The Inspector of Drains
This print of my original water colour and pen drawing is limited to 40 editions only in each size. Each print is signed and numbered by me, the artist, and the wonderful story you see below comes printed on the back to enjoy.
We now get all our frames handmade bespoke and the price reflects this. The frame sizes we offer are:
Small 26cm
Medium 35cm
Large 46 cm
X Large 63 cm
XX Large 90cm
Please note that these sizes are approximate only. My frames are hand made locally and may differ slightly in size. The materials used for the frames are wood and perspex. We cannot post glass frames, however It is possible for us put glass in the frames but only on collected orders.
If you would like a glass frame please specify so in the additional information box at the check out and we will contact you when your order is ready to arrange your collection.
Please note that X Large and XX large prints are made to order and can take between 7-10 days. All other size should be dispatched within 5 working days.
Enjoy free shipping in Ireland!
This print of my original water colour and pen drawing is limited to 40 editions only in each size. Each print is signed and numbered by me, the artist, and the wonderful story you see below comes printed on the back to enjoy.
We now get all our frames handmade bespoke and the price reflects this. The frame sizes we offer are:
Small 26cm
Medium 35cm
Large 46 cm
X Large 63 cm
XX Large 90cm
Please note that these sizes are approximate only. My frames are hand made locally and may differ slightly in size. The materials used for the frames are wood and perspex. We cannot post glass frames, however It is possible for us put glass in the frames but only on collected orders.
If you would like a glass frame please specify so in the additional information box at the check out and we will contact you when your order is ready to arrange your collection.
Please note that X Large and XX large prints are made to order and can take between 7-10 days. All other size should be dispatched within 5 working days.
Enjoy free shipping in Ireland!
This print of my original water colour and pen drawing is limited to 40 editions only in each size. Each print is signed and numbered by me, the artist, and the wonderful story you see below comes printed on the back to enjoy.
We now get all our frames handmade bespoke and the price reflects this. The frame sizes we offer are:
Small 26cm
Medium 35cm
Large 46 cm
X Large 63 cm
XX Large 90cm
Please note that these sizes are approximate only. My frames are hand made locally and may differ slightly in size. The materials used for the frames are wood and perspex. We cannot post glass frames, however It is possible for us put glass in the frames but only on collected orders.
If you would like a glass frame please specify so in the additional information box at the check out and we will contact you when your order is ready to arrange your collection.
Please note that X Large and XX large prints are made to order and can take between 7-10 days. All other size should be dispatched within 5 working days.
Enjoy free shipping in Ireland!
This print is part of my 2020 Dreamscapes collection which was created for the wonderful Turbet Island Dreamscape Trail in Belturbet, Co Cavan.
What is a dreamscape?
In the dictionary the word dreamscape means “A landscape or scene with the strangeness or mystery characteristic of dreams.”
Each print in this series of Dreamscape has a beautiful story to tell. I created each in response to the landscape and extensive historical and mythological research of the local land. The unique story comes with the print and gives an extra special depth of meaning. It makes a unique gift for anyone interested in folklore or nature.
The Story for this piece:
William Percy French (1 May 1854 – 24 January 1920) was one of Ireland's foremost songwriters and entertainers in his day. French was born at Cloonyquin House, near Tulsk, County Roscommon, the son of an Anglo-Irish landlord. He was the third child of nine. He graduated from TCD as a civil engineer in 1881 and joined the Board of Works in County Cavan as an "Inspector of Drains”. From 1881 to 1884 he worked in Belturbet inspecting farm drains. He lived in a little house here on Mill Hill, his favourite mode of transport to get around was his bicycle. It is said that he wrote his best songs during this period his most famous song about Cavan is of course ‘Come Back Paddy Reilly to Ballyjamesduff’ . The lyrics of this song carry symbolism about a country that was going through a big change (see my Garden of Eden Dreamscape)
In more recent times he has become recognised for his watercolour paintings, he was a prolific painter of landscape watercolours. When living in Belturbet he was fond of cycling to Castle Saunderson to paint the gardens close to the castle. Apparently, all the doors in his little house were covered in landscape paintings. The house still stands on Mill Hill and now belongs to Ms Lily McGinley. Growing and milling flax in this area was big business at this time. I imagine Percy observing the big mills, the blue flax flowers and the local birds on his daily commute along the River Erne.
Information taken from George E. Morrissey’s book, Belturbet, A Chequered History
