€155
Star Lot: A fantastic large original acrylic on paper painting by the Irish artist Palm Skerrett (b.1936 - d.2020). Features a gestural rendition of a seated male figure pictured from behind, his elbow resting on the bas whilst his head is turned, his peaked cap pointing out of the window. Rendered in blue green tones and thick loose brushstrokes. Signed bottom right and housed in a high quality brushed gilt wood frame.
MM: 54 x 74 cm in frame.
Palm Skerrit, born in Dublin on April 5th 1936, was drawn to the west of Ireland for holidays and for inspiration. Having graduated from the National College of Art, Dublin, she taught in Ballinteer Community School, Maryfield College and Crumlin Technical School. Additionally, she held classes at her studio in Dawson Street and later in South Frederick Street. Perhaps her greatest inspiration was the great Maurice MacGonigal who was her mentor and with whom she enjoyed mutual respect. Palm was a member of the Arts Club where she held many exhibitions of her work. She was also a long-serving member of the Watercolour Society of Ireland with which she exhibited annually. Palm also exhibited regularly with the Royal Hibernian Academy. Her work speaks for itself and is contained in many collections. These include private collections, the National Gallery of Ireland, and the collection of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade through which they are displayed in many Irish Embassies. To commemorate the 1916 Rising, Palm produced a semi-abstract painting entitled Liberation, 1916. Skerrit has sold works at Whyte's in excess of €1500.
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