The County Chronicle - Boyne, John (Irish draftsman, watercolorist, and etcher, ca. 1750-1810) (My University, 2008)
This watercolor was signed and dated, 'J. Boyne 1809'. In the image the almanac on the wall is dated 1808 and the figure in the center of the painting, standing on a chair is reading 'The County Chronicle'. He points to its headline which reads 'Invasion'. This painting was exhibited at the Royal Academy, London, in 1809. (www.pymsgallery.com)
Keywords: The County Chronicle; Art--Irish; Watercolor painting -- Irish; Genre painting; Clothing and dress -- Ireland -- History; Children in art; Satire in art; Domestic animals in art; Ireland--Social life and customs; Ireland--Rural conditions--History; Newspapers in art; Weapons in art; Almanacs--Irish; 19th century