Irish & International Art 10th April 2017 : Click Lot Title for More info & Pictures.

signed & dated

unique bronze

71 x 65 x 28cm (28 x 25 x 11in)

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Acquired directly from the artist;

Private Collection

€8,000-12,000 (£6,956-10,434)

John Behan has explored many themes of ancient mythology, literature and legend. Each theme is moved to a depth of explora-

tion, the imbued meaning in the works derive from his own in-depth knowledge of his subject, which is translated into the shape

and form of his bronze work. John Behan is renowned for his many themed works, his great Bulls, Birds and Ships, ‘Paiste’ and

‘Family’ are other universal themes explored by Behan. In their simplicity of depiction they are created with an energy; great

metaphors of life’s journey.

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is birthed at land, the mast laden with the skeleton bodies of lost emigrants. In large or smaller scale The Famine Ship series car-

ries an indescrible depth of history, poignant loss and struggle for life. Commissioned by the Irish government to commemorate

the contribution of Irish emigrants worldwide, a 26-by-24-foot bronze themed piece on The Famine Ship entitled “Arrival” now

stands in the plaza in front of the United Nations headquarters in New York.