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8.00" x 6.50"
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2.00"
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0.88"
Overall:
13.50" x 12.00"
Tranquil Framed Print
by Marcia Breznay
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Tranquil framed print by Marcia Breznay. Bring your print to life with hundreds of different frame and mat combinations. Our framed prints are assembled, packaged, and shipped by our expert framing staff and delivered "ready to hang" with pre-attached hanging wire, mounting hooks, and nails.
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This tranquil lake has a not so tranquil past:... more
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Artist's Description
This tranquil lake has a not so tranquil past:
Ross Castle (Irish: Caislean Rois) is the ancestral home of the O'Donoghue clan though it is better known for its association with the Brownes of Killarney who owned it until recently. It is located on the edge of Lough Leane, in Killarney National Park, County Kerry, Ireland.
The castle was amongst the last to surrender to Oliver Cromwell's Roundheads during the Irish Confederate Wars, and was only taken when artillery was brought by boat via the River Laune. Lord Muskerry (MacCarty) held the castle against General Ludlow who marched to Ross with 4000 foot soldiers and 200 horse; however, it was by water that he attacked the stronghold. The Irish had a prophecy that Ross could never be taken until a warship could swim on the lake, an unbelievable prospect. The sight of the 'ships' unnerved the onlookers and the castle soon submitted.
There is a legend that ODonoghue leaped or was sucked out of the window of th...
About Marcia Breznay
Growing up, I was surrounded, on both sides of my family, by artists of all genres. Graphic artists, painters, in oil and acrylic, photographers, musicians, quilters, sculptors. This instilled an interest and excitement for art that I was only able to pursue from time to time throughout my life. Now, recently retired, I have rediscovered that enthusiasm and have time to pursue what I love through the mediums of watercolor, alcohol ink, charcoal and photography. While I have had no formal training, I have learned a great deal from a wonderful artist and teacher at our local community college whose encouragement and love of all art has given me wings and for that I am eternally grateful. Thank you for stopping by. I hope you find...
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Judy Via-Wolff
Lovely scenic view, very peaceful. fv vote
Marcia Breznay replied:
Thanks Judy for your comments and support!
Patricia Strand
Ahhh.... I so want to be there! Great mood and capture.
Marcia Breznay replied:
Thank you. I'd love to go back too!