John Nicholson Ireland

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Ireland entered the Royal College of Music aged fourteen, studying piano, organ and composition. Ireland studied with Sir Walter Parratt and Sir Charles Stanford before becoming organist and choirmaster at St Luke's, Chelsea (1904–1926). As a composer, he is most highly renowned for his songs and music for piano. Influenced by Debussy and Ravel, he is credited with developing an English Impressionist style. Notable works include the song Sea Fever (1913) and his piano concerto (1930). A diverse oeuvre includes songs, music for violin, piano and cello, a piano concerto, the orchestral A London Overture (1936) and the film score for The Overlanders (1946–1947).

National Portrait Gallery, London

London

Title

John Nicholson Ireland

Date

1960

Medium

oil on canvas

Measurements

H 66.3 x W 50.8 cm

Accession number

4290

Acquisition method

Purchased, 1962

Work type

Painting

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