Mary Redmond facts for kids
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Mary Redmond
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| Born | 1863 Nenagh, Ireland
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| Died | 16 January 1930 (aged 66–67) |
| Nationality | Irish |
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W Dunn
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Mary Redmond (1863 – 16 January 1930) was an Irish sculptor. A sculptor is an artist who creates figures or designs in three dimensions. Mary was born in Nenagh, County Tipperary, Ireland. She grew up in Ardclough, County Kildare, where her father worked in the local limestone quarries.
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Mary Redmond: A Talented Irish Sculptor
Mary Redmond was a pioneering Irish artist. She became famous for her sculptures, especially a large statue in Dublin. Her work showed that women could achieve great things in the art world, even when it was difficult.
Early Life and Artistic Beginnings
As a child in Ardclough, Mary loved to play with clay. She would shape the soft clay from a nearby sinkhole into little figures. When she was nine, she moved to Dublin to go to primary school.
While in Dublin, Mary worked in the art studio of Thomas Farrell. A studio is a special room where artists create their work. Here, she made her very first sculpture, which was a hand resting on a cushion. Later, she was accepted into the Dublin Metropolitan School of Art. She studied drawing and painting there, but she always felt most drawn to working with clay.
Creating Famous Sculptures
Mary Redmond's most well-known artwork is a statue of Father Mathew. This large statue stands proudly on O’Connell Street in Dublin. It was officially revealed in 1893.
Mary won a competition to create this sculpture. This was a huge accomplishment for a woman artist at that time. It showed her amazing talent and determination.
Other Notable Artworks
Besides the Father Mathew statue, Mary Redmond created many other important pieces. She made a bust of Gladstone. A bust is a sculpture of a person's head, neck, and shoulders. She created this one at Gladstone's home, Hawarden Castle.
She also sculpted a bust of Edmund Dwyer Gray. This bust was so popular that thirty copies were made. Other works include a special shield given to Lord Wolseley and a memorial bust of William Martin.
Later Life and Legacy
In 1893, Mary Redmond married Dr W Dunn in London. He was from Florence, Italy. After their marriage, they moved to Italy and lived near Galileo’s tower in Florence. Mary Redmond passed away there on 16 January 1930. Her sculptures continue to be admired and remembered as important works of Irish art.
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Father Mathew statue
