Irish girl and child (1855) by William Gillard (1812-1897), born in Bristol to a well-known family of stonemasons. Apprenticed for six years to a Bristol carver and gilder, at 18 he had already exhibited a painting in Ireland, a country he fell in love with and where he would spend long periods working.

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Size: 3824px × 4892px
Location: Ireland
Photo credit: © De Luan / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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