λ Kitty Wilmer O'Brien (Irish 1910-1982) Boathaven, Old Head, Louisburg, Co. Mayo Oil on board Signed and titled (verso), together with artist's label 48 x 61cm (18¾ x 24 in.) Provenance: Sale, Christie's Scotland, 12 December 1990, lot 72 Unknown sale, lot 78a O'Brien started her professional training at the Royal Hibernian Academy School in Dublin in 1926 at the age of 16. She trained under Lilian Davidson working out of her studio in Dublin before winning a scholarship to the Slade School of Fine Art in London in 1933. She exhibited annually with the Irish Living Art Exhibition and the Oireachtas Art Exhibition and was elected member of the Royal Hibernian Academy in 1976. Condition Report: Light surface dirt throughout. A couple of water marks scattered across the centre of the work. Otherwise no significant condition issues. Condition Report Disclaimer