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Daniel Maclise , Irish, 1806-1870

Title

Portrait of John Maguire

Datec.1827

MediumGraphite and watercolour on paper

Dimensions

23.5 x 20 cm

Credit LinePurchased, 2008

Object numberNGI.2008.94

DescriptionJohn Maguire was a Catholic merchant, whose eldest son, John Francis Maguire (1815-1872) established the nationalist Cork Examiner newspaper. The style of the drawing and the hair and costume of the sitter suggests that it was executed in the late 1820s, probably before Maclise left for London in the summer of 1827. The young artist's ability to capture a likeness was noticed by fellow Corkonian Willian McGinn, the editor of Fraser's Magazine. From 1830 McGinn employed Maclise to provide portrait illustrations for the popular London journal.
Inscription(lower left) John Maguire
ProvenancePurchased, London, Sotheby's, 8th July 1982, Lot 34; purchased, Sotheby's, London, 19th Novemebr 2008, A Great British Collection, The Pictures Collected by Sir David and Lady Scott, lot 26