Glendalough, Ireland #63

by | 29 Oct 2012 | Landscape Paintings - Ireland | 4 comments

Landscape,lake and mountains IrelandJohn O’Grady, Oil on Panel, 5″x 7″, 2012

The monastic site of Glendalough was founded in the 6th century by the shores of two lakes.
This is a view of the lower lake.
The monks have long gone, but the site remains. It is a popular place for tourists and
people taking a Sunday stroll.

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4 Comments

  1. Chris Hay
    Chris Hay on 29/10/2012 at 7:47 pm

    Wonderfully expressive brushwork and gloriously rich colours – lovely John (you have Ireland in your soul)

    • admin
      admin on 29/10/2012 at 8:29 pm

      Thanks Chris

  2. Julia Lowndez
    Julia Lowndez on 31/10/2012 at 9:58 am

    John, this is very moody, atmospheric can almost see the monks of old the love the colours……….JULIA

    • admin
      admin on 31/10/2012 at 10:35 am

      Hi Julia, thanks for the lovely comment. Glendalough certainly has a special atmosphere