Samuel Ireland Collection

Remains of the Old Priory and Mathematical School, Christ's Hospital, n.d. Creator: Samuel Ireland
Remains of the Old Priory and Mathematical School, Christ's Hospital, n.d. Buildings in Newgate Street, City of London. Probably by Samuel Ireland, possibly Charles Tomkins

The Right Hon. Gustavus Lord Viscount Boyne &c. 1794 (?). Creator: Unknown
The Right Hon. Gustavus Lord Viscount Boyne &c. 1794 (?)

Justice Welch, 1794. Creator: Samuel Ireland
Justice Welch, 1794

Satan, Sin and Death (Paradise Lost, Book II), May 1, 1788. Creator: Samuel Ireland
Satan, Sin and Death (Paradise Lost, Book II), May 1, 1788. After Charles Townley. After William Hogarth

William Hogarth, Self-portrait, 1785. Creator: Samuel Ireland
William Hogarth, Self-portrait, 1785

Benefit Ticket for Spiller, 1788. Creator: Samuel Ireland
Benefit Ticket for Spiller, 1788

Some of the Principal Inhabitants of the Moon, as They Were Perfectly Discovered by a Telescope... May 1, 1788. After William Hogarth

Orator Henley Christening a Child, 1794. Creator: Jane Ireland
Orator Henley Christening a Child, 1794. After William Hogarth

Concert Ticket - Marys Chappel, Five at Night, May 1, 1799. Creator: Jane Ireland
Concert Ticket - Marys Chappel, Five at Night, May 1, 1799. After William Hogarth

Benefit Ticket for Joe Miller, 1794-99. Creator: Samuel Ireland
Benefit Ticket for Joe Miller, 1794-99. Formerly attributed to William Hogarth, formerly attributed to Joseph Sympson, Jr

William Shakespeare, 1795. Creator: Samuel Ireland
William Shakespeare, 1795

Lyons Inn, Westminster, London, 1800. Lyons Inn was one of the Inns of Chancery. By the time of its dissolution in the early 1860s its lawyers had a disreputable reputation

View of Temple Church, City of London, 1800. Artist
View of Temple Church, City of London, 1800

View of Inner Temple, City of London, 1800

House of George Monck, Duke of Albermarle in Grub Street, now Milton Street, City of London, 1797
House of George Monck, Duke of Albermarle in Grub Street, now Milton Street, City of London, 1813

Sir Richard Whittingtons House, Milton Street, City of London, 1800. View of a building which may have been the home of both Dick Whittington and Sir Thomas Gresham

Barnards Inn, City of London, 1800

Gate House, Middle Temple, City of London, 1800. The main entrance to Middle Temple from Fleet Street

South-west view of Middle Temple Hall, Middle Temple, City of London, 1800

Staple Inn, City of London, 1800. Artist: William Angus
Staple Inn, City of London, 1800

Cliffords Inn, City of London, 1800

Portrait of Shakespeare, 1790s, (1910). Artist: William Henry Ireland
Portrait of Shakespeare, 1790s, (1910). Forgery, purporting to be a self-portrait of Shakespeare by William Henry Ireland

Lyons Inn, c1800 (1897). Artist: Samuel Ireland
Lyons Inn, c1800 (1897). From Old and New London Vol III by Edward Walford. [Cassell and Company Ltd, London, 1897]

Stourport-on-Severn, Worcestershire, from above the bridge, c1795. Artist: Samuel Ireland
Stourport-on-Severn, Worcestershire, from above the bridge, c1795. On the left, where many masts are shown, is the entrance to the Staffordshire and Worcester Canal

Iron bridge across the Severn at Ironbridge, Coalbrookdale, England, built 1779 (1795). Artist: Samuel Ireland
Abraham Darby IIIs iron bridge across the Severn at Ironbridge, Coalbrookdale, England. First iron bridge in world, built between 1776 and 1779

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Samuel Ireland: An Enigmatic Creator Step into the world of Samuel Ireland, a man of many talents and interests. Born in 1774, he was not only an artist but also a collector and forger. His works spanned various genres, showcasing his versatility and creativity. One of his notable creations is "The Right Hon. Gustavus Lord Viscount Boyne &c. " This mysterious piece from 1794 leaves us wondering about its origins as the creator remains unknown. However, it serves as a testament to Ireland's ability to capture the essence of nobility. Another intriguing work attributed to him is "Justice Welch" from the same year. This painting showcases Ireland's skill in portraiture, immortalizing this figure with meticulous detail and precision. Intriguingly, Samuel Ireland delved into literary themes as well. In 1788, he brought John Milton's epic poem "Paradise Lost" to life through his depiction of "Satan, Sin and Death (Paradise Lost, Book II). " The dark allure emanating from this artwork transports viewers into the depths of Milton's imagination. Ireland even ventured into self-portraiture with "William Hogarth, " created in 1785. Here we catch a glimpse of the artist himself – confident yet introspective – revealing his passion for capturing human expression on canvas. But Samuel Ireland wasn't just focused on art; he also dabbled in creating tickets for various events. One such example is the whimsical "Benefit Ticket for Spiller" from 1788 that showcases his playful side while promoting entertainment within society. His wife Jane also contributed her artistic skills by creating captivating pieces like "Orator Henley Christening a Child" in 1794 or designing concert tickets such as those for Marys Chappel in May 1799. However, one cannot discuss Samuel Ireland without mentioning perhaps his most controversial work – the "William Shakespeare" portrait from 1795.