Osheen

Sadhbh Trínseach.
[graphic] /
Bibliographic Details
Main Creator: Chenevix Trench, Frances Georgiana, 1891-1918, artist.
Summary:Undated, charcoal sketch of Osheen, who is depicted as a bearded, middle- aged man; written on lower left of sheet 'Osheen' [an anglicised version of the name 'Oisín]. Oisín was the son of Fionn Mac Cumhaill and the goddess Sadb [or Sadhbh]; he was a member of the Fianna and regarded in legend as the greatest poet of Ireland. He is best remembered for his love for Niamh Chinn Óir ['Niamh of the Golden Hair'] with whom he spent 300 years in Tír-na-nÓg ['the Land of the Young'].
Format: Prints & Drawings
Language:English
Published / Created: [n.d., ca. 1912-1918].
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Notes:Physical description: 1 drawing : charcoal ; 48 x 38 cm.

Indexes: Finding aid available: NLI Manuscripts Collection List No. 153.

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