Engraver
Unknown Artist, France, 19th century
, French
After
Doussin-Dubreuil
Title
Daniel O'Connell, M.P. (1775-1847), StatesmanDate19th century
MediumLithograph
Dimensions
Sheet: 34 x 28.7 cm
Image: 257 x 20.5 cm
Credit LineAcquired, c.1908
Object numberNGI.10976
DescriptionThis life-like lithograph, made after a daguerreotype taken in Dublin by the French photographer Doussin-Dubreuil around 1840 depicts a jowly, elderly man. It is a very different likeness compared with the flattering, romantic image of O'Connell which most popular prints promote.