Ireland is a place of art, crafts, and culture. Many artists in Ireland have made the culture rich with beautiful Irish artwork. By knowing about them you will get to know what impact they made in the world of art. Here are the top Irish artists you should know about.

Charles Jervas

In the eighteenth century, he was the most popular portraitist in Ireland. He has painted famous personalities like Alexander Pope and Jonathan Swift. He worked for King George I for many years. His portraits were very life-like and flawless.

Walter Osbourne

This famous Irish painter used to draw rural landscapes. His paintings were realistic and beautiful. He also used to paint things he was emotionally attached to like children or elderly women.

Sir John Lavery

Sir John Lavery was a famous Irish painter who used to draw war pictures. He was the official artist during World War I. He used to draw portraits as well. His war pictures told stories of people during wartime.

Jack Butler Yeats

He was born in Sligo, a town in Northern Ireland. He began his career as an illustrator and later focused on oil painting. He used to draw figures and landscapes. The famous poet W.B. Yeats was his brother.

Francis Bacon

He is one of the most famous painters in Ireland. His artworks were abstract, emotional and even psychological. Many of his paintings represented the human state of mind.

William John Leech

William John Leech was born in Dublin. He was famous for painting beautiful landscapes, coastal life and still life. Many of his works include themes of shadow and sunlight. You will find paintings of these famous artists in the museums and art galleries in Ireland. These artists are inspirational for modern artists. They follow their work to come up with something more creative. Their artwork will be part of the Irish culture forever.