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Michael Hanrahan ( b.1951)
THE QUEEN LAYING A WREATH AT THE
ISLANDBRIDGE MEMORIAL GARDEN,
DUBLIN
acrylic on board
signed lower left
24 by 16in. (60.96 by 40.64cm)
May 2011 marked the start of the historic Royal
State visit to Ireland of Queen Elizabeth II and
Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh. This was the
frst visit by the British monarch to the 26
southern counties of Ireland since independence
in 1922 and was recorded on canvas by Clare
artist Michael Hanrahan, the only artist ofcially
accredited to the momentous visit.
In addition to the Royal Collection, Hanrahan’s
work can be found in numerous private
collections throughout Ireland including that of
former President Mary McAleese and abroad in
the Kennedy Collection, Boston. He has garnered
other distinguished commissions to date
including ofcial artist for the All-Ireland Hurling
Final in Croke Park in September 2010 and Russia
versus Ireland in the European Football
Championship at the Aviva Stadium in 2010.
€1,800-€2,200 (£1,510-£1,850 approx)
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Michael Hanrahan ( b.1951)
THE QUEEN AT THE ROCK OF CASHEL,
COUNTY TIPPERARY
acrylic on board
signed lower right
15 by 19in. (38.10 by 48.26cm)
€1,500-€1,800 (£1,260-£1,510 approx)