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Achill Head ~ Letitia Hamilton

Achill Head by Letitia Hamilton depicts the scenery of Achill Island County Mayo. This lively depiction of Achill Island is bright and airy. Undoubtedly Hamilton is portraying the magical Atlantic light on Achill. Irish greeting cards to send for all occasions. Celebrating Irish art and landscape.

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Letitia Hamilton

Letitia  Hamilton, born at Hamwood House, County Meath in 1878. Hamilton begins her studies at the Dublin Metropolitan School of Art. One of her teachers is William Orpen. After that, she continues her studies at the Slade School of Art in London. Hamilton exhibits annually in the Royal Hibernian Academy from 1909. In addition, elected as a member in 1944. Hamilton is also a founder member of the Society of Dublin Painters in 1920.

Hamilton is a prolific painter of the Irish countryside. Twelve Pins is an accurate depiction of the Connemara landscape. However, it also has a mystical quality. A spirituality evoked by the majestic scenery.  Hamilton travels widely in Europe. Her style is rapid, with loose, fluid brushstrokes. In the early 1920s, Hamilton travels to Venice. Here she paints on a gondola studio. The works from this trip are amongst her best. Exploring light effects, pastel shades, and strong outlines. In conclusion, Hamilton employs all these elements in her works on Irish landscapes.

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