THREAD: Irish Women Art Project Part 1

A collection of quick illustrations of Irish women from history for whom no image exists, using some artistic influences from their various time periods.

1. Gormflaith Ingen Murchada, Queen
2. Saint Gobnait
3. Biddy Early
4. Banollamh, Sadhbh Ó Mailchonaire
5. Nuala Ní Concobair, Queen of Ulster, Daughter of last High King
6. Bjađmunjo Mýrjartaksdóttir (Ben-Muman), Norse-Gael Child Bride
7. Maigread, Bean Uí Faighle, Lady of Offaly, Esteemed hostess and political operator
8. Saint Íte
9. Philippa Plantagenet, Countess of Ulster
10 & 11. Cairenn & Mongfhind
10 & 11. Cairenn & Mongfhind
10 & 11. Cairenn & Mongfhind
12. Darkey Kelly
13. Máire 'Stiubhairt' Ó Domhnall
14 & 15. Aoife of Leinster & Eva de Clare
14 & 15. Aoife of Leinster & Eva de Clare
14 & 15. Aoife of Leinster & Eva de Clare
16. Máire Ní Ciaragain
17. Eliza O'Neill, actress
Genuine thanks to everyone liking and leaving kind words on this thread, I don't think I've ever had this much attention for anything in my life and it's wonderful to know that these women who are barely represented in history or in art, have an audience ✊♀️❤
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