Beatrice Elvery
, Irish, 1883-1968
Title
Saint Columba with the White Horse that Foretold his Death, The Crucifixion, Saint Columba Arriving at Tory Island, Saint Colmcille's Church, Tory Island, County DonegalDate1910
MediumInk, graphite and watercolour on board
Dimensions
29.8 x 24 cm
Signedlower right: B. Elvery
Credit LinePresented, Mr P. Pollen, 1966
Object numberNGI.18460
DescriptionElvery was one of the first artists invited to join An Túr Gloine in 1904. She produced
twenty-seven windows before departing in 1912.
Elvery did not relish working in the medium
and was critical of her stained glass practice:
‘They are rather like coloured illustrations to a
child’s book. I never got the right feeling for glass
or the detached, austere quality necessary for
ecclesiastical work.’ However, the warmth and
humanity of designs such as St Columba confirm
Elvery’s intuitive talent for stained glass.
Finished work:/Preparatory work:
