Br. Donal on Skellig.

[graphic]. Thomas Ryan.
Bibliographic Details
Main Creator: Ryan, Thomas, 1929-2021 artist
Summary:Drawings on recto and verso of a headed postcard (dated 2 September 2003) by artist Thomas Ryan, PRHA of a monk standing on a rocky outcrop on Skellig Michael, one of the Skellig Islands, [islands located west of Bolus Head on the Iveragh Peninsula in County Kerry]; the verso is addressed to "Donal" [Dónall O Luanaigh, then Keeper of Collections in the National Library of Ireland] with the words "Dear Donal / Here's an unusual one for you. we met / the author, Fr. Redmond in Lourdes. He is a hermit; the only one / I've met and such a rarity that he had to get special permission from the / Vatican to become one. / Open a hermit shelf in the National Library and be unique. / sincerely / Thomas Ryan".
Format: Prints & Drawings
Language:English
Published / Created: 2 September 2003.
Subjects:
Notes:Formerly held at PD 4203 TA.

Physical description: 2 drawings [recto and verso of postcard] : pencil and wash ; 8.8 x 14.2 cm..

more
Call Number View In Collection
PD A131
Collection unavailable
Access Note
Prints & Drawings
Subject to the provisions of the Copyright Act 2000, this remains in copyright. It is necessary to obtain the express permission of the copyright owner before reproducing this image.