Even if you do not participate in the celebration of St. Patrick's Day, on this day you catch yourself thinking, what do I know about Ireland?! Shamrock, leprechauns, Baileys liqueur, Irish wolfhound, Irish lace, Claddagh Ring ... well, not so few, but I assure you, there is something to add to your knowledge. Today, we want to introduce you to the works of a famous Irish artist — Louis Le Brocquy (November 10, 1916 — April 25, 2012).

Louis Le Brocquy worked in seven decades. Early period (1939-45) is presented by works: "Southern Window" and "A Picnic".

Paintings by Louis Le Brocquy from 1946 to 1948 belong to Tinker paintings. In his paintings, he talks about human suffering.

Grey period (1950-56) - this is the third period in the works of Louis Le Brocquy and the most striking works are presented by the series "A Family".

From 1956 to 1966 the white period is presented, and this segment of the creative path of Louis Le Brocquy is represented by such works as: "Young Woman, Anne" and "A Woman".

The most famous works by Le Brocquy were portraits, and these works belong to the period "Head Series" (1964-2006). Among the works of this period are distinguished portraits of W. B. Yeats and James Joyce, Samuel Beckett and Bono.

Louis Le Brocquy represented Ireland in Venice, Paris, New York, Melbourne and he became the first Irish artist whose works were included in the permanent exhibition of the National Gallery of Ireland during his lifetime.