Portrait of F.M. O’Flanagan (1903-1982)

Cecil Galbally , Irish, 1911-1995

Title

Date1939

MediumBlack chalk on paper

Dimensions

57 x 37 cm

Signedlower left: Galbally - 39

Credit LinePresented, Patrick O'Flanagan, 2016

Object numberNGI.2016.2

DescriptionThis simple portrait study of a colleague and friend form the Hibernian Bank, shows Galbally's skill at capturing a likeness. Drawn from life, he uses both line and shading to model the face accurately and without extraneous detail. The Gallery holds a portrait of Victor Waddington by Galbally (NGI.4567). This drawing complements the painted portrait adding to our knowledge of this competent twentieth century artist's working methods and use of media.
ProvenanceGiven by the artist to the sitter and by descent to his son, Professor Patrick O'Flanagan, UCC, by whom presented to the National Gallery of Ireland, 2016