The famous Irish public school which celebrated its centenary this year: St. Columba's College, a view from the east, showing (left) the chapel, and (right) the dining-hall

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Bryan De Grineau (1883-1957)
The famous Irish public school which celebrated its centenary this year: St. Columba's College, a view from the east, showing (left) the chapel, and (right) the dining-hall
signed, inscribed and dated 'BRYAN DE GRINEAU/ ST. COLUMBA'S COLLEGE DUBLIN/1949' (lower left)
pencil and pen and ink wash, unframed
21 x 29 ¾ in. (53.4 x 75.5 cm.)

Literature

The Illustrated London News, 6 August 1949, pp. 198-199.

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Lot Essay

"In St. Columba's Day this year - June 9 - St. Columba's College celebrated its centenary, the ceremony being marked by the dedication of the new War Memorial porch (which can be seen in our drawing in the centre at the head of the flight of steps)."

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