This piece forms part of the critically acclaimed exhibition and publication ‘Laoch na Laochra’ by Dara Vallely and Réamonn Ó’Ciaráin. ‘Laoch na Laochra’ deals with the ancient stories from the ‘Táin Bó Cuailgne’ or Ulster Cycle of stories and its central archetypal hero, Cúchulainn.
This artwork depicts an image of the Brown Bull of Cooley, the Donn Cuailgne. The stories of Cúchulainn and the Brown Bull of Cooley are over a thousand years old and still dominate the mythical landscape of Ireland. Magic, romance, betrayal and violence mark every twist and turn of these heroic stories, as Queen Méabh’s armies steal the Brown Bull and Cúchulainn springs into action to defend his native Ulster.
Numbered & signed
Certificate of authenticity, glossary of featured placenames and Artist’s statement.
Limited Edition of 500
Print Size: 63cm x 49cm, 2.5cm border
Original Medium: Acrylic on canvas
Paper Type & Weight: Hahnemühle Photo Rag® 380gsm
Print Method: Giclée
Printed by: Rush Digital Printing, Belfast
This piece forms part of the critically acclaimed exhibition and publication ‘Laoch na Laochra’ by Dara Vallely and Réamonn Ó’Ciaráin. ‘Laoch na Laochra’ deals with the ancient stories from the ‘Táin Bó Cuailgne’ or Ulster Cycle of stories and its central archetypal hero, Cúchulainn.
This artwork depicts an image of the Brown Bull of Cooley, the Donn Cuailgne. The stories of Cúchulainn and the Brown Bull of Cooley are over a thousand years old and still dominate the mythical landscape of Ireland. Magic, romance, betrayal and violence mark every twist and turn of these heroic stories, as Queen Méabh’s armies steal the Brown Bull and Cúchulainn springs into action to defend his native Ulster.
Numbered & signed
Certificate of authenticity, glossary of featured placenames and Artist’s statement.
Limited Edition of 500
Print Size: 63cm x 49cm, 2.5cm border
Original Medium: Acrylic on canvas
Paper Type & Weight: Hahnemühle Photo Rag® 380gsm
Print Method: Giclée
Printed by: Rush Digital Printing, Belfast
