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Martin Cregan (1788 – 1870): A Portraitist of Victorian Ireland Martin Cregan was born circa 1788 in County Meath, Ireland, and raised by foster parents named Creggan in Martinstown. Recognizing his innate artistic talent, the Stewarts of Killymoon, County Tyrone, generously financed his education at the Dublin Society Schools from around 1804. During this formative period, Cregan excelled academically, securing medals for drawing in…
The Lifeline
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Chapters — Career Periods
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Thumbnails — Dated Works
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Colour Band — Movement Drift
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