[Portrait of Seanchaí Henry Blake, the Blind Poet, outside cottage, Kilbaha, Loop Head, Co. Clare]
[graphic].
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In collection: | Helen Hooker O'Malley Roelofs Collection |
Format: | Photo |
Language: | English |
Published / Created: |
1975.
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Notes: | Previous Call Number 11-38. Poet and seanchaí (storyteller) Henry Blake inspired Helen Hooker O'Malley to create sculpture and poetry. Henry became blind, aged 35. He was 88 when he met with Helen. Her poem 'Kilbaha Seanchaí' expresses her admiration for Henry Blake's physical and artistic presence. Exhibited as part of 'A Modern Eye: Helen Hooker O'Malley's Ireland', 20 June-2 November 2019 at the National Photographic Archive Physical description: 1 photographic print : b&w ; 19.6 x 23.4 cm. more |
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[Portrait of Seanchaí Henry Blake, the Blind Poet, outside cottage, Kilbaha, Loop Head, Co. Clare]
[graphic].
In Collection: | Helen Hooker O'Malley Roelofs Collection |
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Main Creator: | |
Created: |
1975.
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Language: | English |
Extent: | 1 photographic print : b&w ; 19.6 x 23.4 cm. |
Format: | Photo |
Call Number: |
NPA ROE1158
(NPA Reading Room - Appt. only) |
Rights: | Reproduction rights owned by the Helen O'Malley Trust. |