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Legacy

The Hugh Lane Gallery, Dublin

Christopher Campbell, the great Irish painter’s legacy will be remembered in Ireland. Although Campbell did not get married or have any children in his inheritance, he left behind a strong legacy, consisting of his beautiful artwork such as his incredible stained-glass windows and paintings and also the great impact he had on fellow artists at the time. Bruce Arnold, an English journalist, and author described Campbell as someone who had ‘a firm and lasting belief in his basic skills and his vision. Christopher Campbell presents himself as an enigmatic figure in Irish Art’. Campbell’s artwork can be found in many destinations across Ireland, and they have continued to be displayed for the public since his death. Campbell executed numerous innovative pieces and celebrated religious and secular designs for stained glass windows for churches and commissions throughout Ireland. These stained-glass designs contributed to the artist's posthumous exhibition which was held in the Neptune Gallery in Dublin in 1976. This exhibition also displayed Campbells notorious artwork including ‘The Flaying of Jesus’. This painting of Campbell’s, which is dated in 1930, was awarded first place in The National Art competition which was held in the Royal Dublin Society (RDS). Campbell’s work dates back to 1939 and can be found in the National Self-Portrait collection at the University of Limerick. Other locations in which Campbell’s artwork can be found include, The Ulster Museum, Belfast, Dublin City Gallery, The Hugh Lane, Tiraun Church, Belmullet Co. Mayo, Our Lady of Lourdes hospital Drogheda Co. Louth and The Church of Adam and Eve Co. Dublin and in many private collections. His artwork can also be purchased around Ireland. Some of his paintings are auctioned and range from the price as little as 50 euro up to as much as 3,600 euro.  Campbell remains an enigmatic figure in Irish art leaving behind a strong legacy.