The Arrival of Phadrig na pib (Paddy the Piper)

Samuel McCloy (1831 - 1904)

Irish Linen Centre and Lisburn Museum

1873

Phadrig na Pib, an Irish 'Pied Piper', was a popular variant of the wandering minstrel. In this composition he is surrounded by enthusiastic children who wait with their parents at the edge of the village to greet him. Such a picture, with its verdant landscape and well turned-out peasants provided a romantic view of Ireland for a London audience.

• Medium: oil on canvas
• Dimensions: 71 x 96 cm
• Art Fund Grant: £5000 ( Total: £20,000)
• ArtFunded in: 1989
• Vendor: Pyms Gallery

Provenance

Pyms Gallery.

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