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Rt. Rev. Dr. Charles T. P. Grierson, Bishop of Down and Dromo
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Rt. Rev. Dr. Charles T. P. Grierson, Bishop of Down and Dromo
Rt. Rev. Dr. Charles T.P. Grierson 1857 - 1935, Bishop of Down and Dromore (1928). Lavery, Sir John 1856-1941. Date: 1928
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Bishop Dromore Grierson Lavery 1928
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This striking oil painting depicts the Right Reverend Dr. Charles T.P. Grierson, who served as the Bishop of Down and Dromore from 1928 until his retirement in 1933. The portrait was painted by Sir John Lavery, a renowned Irish artist known for his portraits and landscapes. Born on March 2, 1857, in Belfast, Northern Ireland, Charles T.P. Grierson was educated at Trinity College in Dublin and ordained as a priest in the Church of Ireland in 1882. He held various ecclesiastical positions before being appointed as the Bishop of Down and Dromore in 1928. Grierson was a respected leader in the Church of Ireland during a time of significant social and political change in Northern Ireland. He was known for his pastoral care and commitment to social justice, and he played an active role in addressing the needs of the poor and marginalized in his diocese. Sir John Lavery, the artist who painted this portrait, was born in Scotland but spent much of his career in Ireland. He was a prolific painter who exhibited his work extensively in Europe and the United States. Lavery's portraits were particularly admired for their sensitivity and attention to detail, and his painting of Bishop Grierson captures the bishop's intelligence, compassion, and dignity. The painting shows Bishop Grierson seated in a chair, dressed in his episcopal robes, with a serious expression on his face. The muted colors and subtle lighting create a sense of depth and texture, drawing the viewer's attention to the bishop's face and the intricacies of the robe's design. The painting is a testament to both the artist's skill and the subject's importance in Irish religious history.
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