William Percy French became known as one of Ireland's foremost songwriters and entertainers. Thanks to the late Oliver Nulty, French has become recognised for his watercolour paintings as well. Nulty dedicated his career to promoting the works of French when he opened his gallery in 1968. A comprehensive biography of French, focusing on his paintings, Lead Kindly Light, was produced and written by Nulty of the Oriel Gallery in 2002.
His watercolours' atmosphere is captured most effectivel
y through his use of light, bathing his landscapes in warm glow of summer or the cool bright sunshine of winter.
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