Seamus Murphy facts for kids
Séamus Murphy (born July 15, 1907 – died October 2, 1975) was a famous Irish sculptor. He was also a skilled stone carver. He is well-known for creating the design for the Church of the Annunciation in Blackpool, Cork. You can find his special carvings all over Ireland. Many are in County Cork, including statues, gravestones, and monuments.
Life of Séamus Murphy
Early Life and Family
Séamus Murphy was born on July 15, 1907, in Mallow, County Cork. He had a twin brother named John. His father, also named James Murphy, worked for the railway.
By 1911, the Murphy family lived in Cork city. They had two more sons, Michael and Bartholomew.
Education and Career
Séamus went to Saint Patrick's School in Cork. His teacher, Daniel Corkery, saw his talent. Mr. Corkery encouraged Séamus to study art.
Séamus then attended the Crawford School of Art. After that, he became an apprentice. This means he learned from an experienced monumental sculptor. Later in his life, he became a professor of sculpture. He taught at the Royal Hibernian Academy.
In 1944, Séamus married Maighread Higgins. Her father, Joseph Higgins, was also a sculptor from Cork. Séamus and Maighread had three children. Their children became successful artists too. Bebhinn Marten became a knitwear designer. Orla Murphy became a novelist. Colm Murphy became a painter and a member of the music group De Dannan. Séamus had his own studio and workshop in Blackpool, Cork.
See also
- List of public art in Cork
