Paul Henry- A Pale Light In The West

A look at the life and works of Paul Henry, a painter who managed to capture the ephemeral light and schizophrenic weather of the West of Ireland so evocatively that his works have become the very image of Ireland known around the world today.
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Articles used
Paul Henry: The Early Years, Brian O'Doherty, University Review, Vol. 2, No. 7 (Autumn, 1961), pp. 25-32
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Paul Henry: An Irish Portrait, Brian Kennedy, The GPA Irish Arts Review Yearbook, (1989/1990), pp. 43-54
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[@theartshole311]

Happy St. Patricks day everyone! Back at long last, apologies for my extended absence, hope you're all keeping well. Also, apologies for some of the rougher bits in this video, was racing to get it all done and out in time for today, so there might be a few low res images in there(hard to find good quality pics of Henry's work) and there's a distinct lack of titles for many of Henry's works too. Though in fairness practically every Paul Henry painting is simply titled with some combination of the words "west" "cottage" "mountain" and "Ireland", they're hardly titles, more like proto hash tags. Some other addendums for this video I didn't quite get time to include. Grace Henry and Mabel Young's work are actually in many instances far better than Henry's. I should have just made the bloody video about them (Though their works are hard to find in high res as well). Should also have included a bit about the string of other Irish Painters doing similar work at the time and since, Frank Mckelvey, Charles Lamb, James Humbert Craig, Maurice Wilkes, whom Brain Kennedy refers to as raconteurs of the landscape(lol), but I simply did not have time. They're works are very nice but they do lack that still timeless quality the best of Henry's stuff exudes, and definitely veer more heavily into idealization and the picturesque, though they are still rather charming. Anyway sure look it it'll be grand as they say round here. I'll be back very soon with a look at yet another Henry, Henri Rousseau and the weirdly derogatory concept of the Outsider Artist, and following that we'll be taking a more detailed look at Expressionism and art in Germany during the run up to the first world war starting with Die Brücke, which I am really looking forward to.

[@JohannSebastianBach505]

I hope that it will soon be possible to see your return again. I hope you are well.

[@jroy4792]

So glad your back. Got tired after rewatching reruns. The internet is a better place with you publishing these terrific art videos. Bravo! Awaiting more talented works of your productions.

[@theartshole311]

Thanks,glad to hear that, will not be so long till the next one

[@katelemon2750]

Thank you very much. I was born in Belfast and love Paul Henry’s work. Could you do one on Sir Alfred Munnings? Or Tony OMalley?

[@Spafon1]

Love finding artists I'd not heard of before. Will be seeking out more info on Mr Henry, his work is stunning.

[@theartshole311]

Glad to introduce him to you!

[@joshzillanator]

Your videos are amazing, I play them as I paint. Please make more! The best art history videos in KZbin

[@davidwright8665]

😊 thank you very much for the clouds and time change in all his paintings.

[@gencofilmco]

Many thanks for this erudite and insightful introduction to Mr. Henry and his work.

[@theartshole311]

You're very welcome!

[@robertfontaine356]

Excellent documentary on a great painter. The narration is not only informative, but witty and irreverent. Highly entertaining and a nice change from the many stuffy art docs available on KZbin! I have never been to Ireland but Henry`s paintings make the land come alive. Beautiful.

[@gokhant1112]

I'm trying to get a understanding of art, what makes it great and your videos are very helpful in that.

[@user-et3xn2jm1u]

This episode very much comes off as though you'd put extra special care into it. I love it! Henry's works are gorgeous. I feel that they compare favorably to, say, the Hudson school, which was attempting to establish an "American style" around the same time iirc. Wow, Grace Henry truly is no slouch as well, no kidding.

[@theartshole311]

I did put a bit of extra effort in alright, I've wanted to do this one for a while. Ended up rushing it a bit to get it out for Paddys day though, there was more I would have liked to include, actually went out to Achill to get footage but it didn't turn out great so couldn't use it in the end, pity! Funny you should mention the Hudson School, didn't think of the parallels there but you're right. Have a video in the works on Thomas Cole(more specifically his Course of Empire series) but he was pretty involved with all that too, will definitely return to these idea in the future

[@user-et3xn2jm1u]

Ah, a shame, well the footage of Ireland is beautiful regardless. The fact that you're Irish yourself certainly brought a lot of color to this video, as a non-Irish person it was both entertaining and informative. I'll be happy to see your video on Thomas Cole, as I always am with your videos.

[@danielbecker5407]

Thanks!

[@athenaartfoundation]

His paintings are absolutely amazing. So good to see a video dedicated to his work! Looking forward to more videos from your channel :)

[@keithmorel2964]

Wonderful 30min of education. Thank you

[@kenkelly5848]

perfidious Albion, One of my favourite terms for the neighbours. Wonderful lesson. I feel like I am in college again

[@poeticoutlaw4504]

Thank you for this video

[@theartshole311]

No problem, glad you liked it!

[@inotilaatinghaamwa9333]

Love your videos....keep em comings. If you take request, hiroshige please!

[@igotasay]

Excellent! Thank you.

[@hoomanot]

Your videos are wonderfully articulate and enlightening. Thank you very much!

[@user-se4qq3vp3v]

Great video! I enjoyed it a lot. Especially pure hatred against imperial occupation. Understand it very well, living in Ukraine. Waiting for whatever next video you have in mind🥰

[@theartshole311]

Thanks Katya, I am indeed no fan of imperial occupation, hope you're keeping safe over there

[@michaelmichael715]

Paul Henry painted ‘Eel weirs at Athlone’ given to John Broderick on display in Athlone Library currently

[@gokhant1112]

Please continue doing these great videos Art Hole. I hope you are still fine and well.

[@Lily-uv9uu]

Please make a video on Giuseppe Casciaro! He’s incredible and does mostly pastels. I can’t find any videos on him aside from his paintings with music

[@PopPopPop666]

Love your videos . Thanks so much !

[@emmamontonen]

Thanks for a brilliant documentary, I love Paul Henry's landscapes, and I love your presentation, the way you sneak in political commentary and personal views, fantastic! Very interesting while also very entertaining, bravo!

[@MikeNulty]

Man - you should do stand-up. The 'asides' really cracked me up. Excellent series - totally.

[@theartshole311]

Cheers!

[@andrewbellavie795]

Thanks for the great videos man. A small request to highlight historical Canadian painters and The Group of Seven who, like Henry, painted their nation's landscape in a unique way.

[@SuperRickflick]

Great story. Thanks.

[@theartshole311]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@timmettler]

This video is amazing. I just got back from Ireland and saw some of his works in the National Gallery. I then went looking for a video on Emile Bernard. Just a thought if you were in need of one!

[@mox.kartal]

Magnificent video..as always :)

[@theartshole311]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@StevenDempseyArtist]

Very nice presentation. Not a fan of the ultra wide aspect ratio which I don’t think works with the subject matter.

[@opossumperson6590]

Just found ur channel. I love your work. (And the political messages)

[@amyholland1337]

Your videos are some of the best art history content I have come across! Will you be continuing with more videos?

[@theartshole311]

Yes! I fully intend to make more, unfortunately I've been busy with other work the last few months but as soon as I'm free I'll be getting back to it, lots of plans for new stuff coming soon

[@miladeskandari7]

Very nice video as always

[@theartshole311]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@jenniferhopkins1078]

Loved this video!!! Slainte! Where's the option for Buy Me A Smithwicks? :)

[@theartshole311]

Lol, thanks! Quite partial to a Smithwicks or two but after the Paddy's day weekend think I'll steer clear of them for a while!

[@TCOTEevari]

Another amazing video! Thank you for making such great content. You've really inspired me to take up an interest in art. This channel deserves much more attention. I'll make sure to spread the word. Do you know what other painters you're planning on covering?

[@theartshole311]

Thanks a million glad to hear that! Next one i'm doing is Henri Rousseau and after that I'll be taking a look at a Paul Klee, Otto Dix, Kathe Kollwitz and the artists involved in the Die Brucke and Blue Rider groups which I'm currently fascinated by. When I can get time that is! There's also several artists people have suggested that I'll do my best to cover too, and eventually I'd love to move on to contemporary art as well

[@alisonarmstrong8421]

WBY's Brother was Jack B Yeats. Not his nephew,

[@jonathanho4272]

This is good content

[@theartshole311]

Thanks!

[@davidwright8665]

😊

[@matthewharper7333]

Sounds like QXIR

[@Johnm.499]

Are you okay?

[@theartshole311]

I am, thank you for asking! Just waylaid as usual by a combination of work and technical difficulties with my ancient hardware, more videos coming soon