William Percy French (Irish, 1854-1920)

An Irish Spring bog view, past wild yellow flowers and purple heather towards a verdant thicket, under a sky heavy with rain-laden clouds, watercolour, signed, 1902, in gilt slip and moulded frame under glass, 40 cm x 47 cm overall

[French was an Irish songwriter. Author, poet, and entertainer, French turned his hand to many pursuits. A self-taught artist, he painted copiously. The musician is remembered by his bronze likeness in the main square of Ballyjamesduff.]