This is a beautiful Watercolour 'The Green Mantle of Summer' by the famed Irish Artist Mildred Anne Butler 1858-1941. This subject is one for Mildred's most sought after subjects, The Peacocks in Kilmurray Garden from around her childhood home, Kilmurray in Co. Kilkenny. Mildred Anne Butler RWS was an Irish artist, who painted in watercolour depicting landscape, genre and animal subjects. Butler was born and spent most of her life in Kilmurry, Thomastown, County Kilkenny and was associated with the Newlyn School of painters. The painting is signed lower left and in excellent condition. The Painting is catalogued in 'The Lady of the Peacocks' book by Dr Tom Duffy recently launched at The National Gallery (Page 187- 1906). This book (pictured) is a must have for any serious Art Lover and is a comprehensive accountl of Butler's life and Works. NB - Signed (by Author) Copy of The Lady of The Peacocks will be gifted to the purchaser of this Painting.

Painting Dimensions Height 10.2" (26cm) Width 14.2" (36cm)

Frame Dimensions Height 16.5" (42cm) Width 19.9" (50.6cm)

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