John Colclough Mercier1806

John Colclough Mercier 1806

Abbeyleix (Laois) Fertagh (Kilkenny) County Dublin County Laois County Kilkenny
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Extract is taken from "Dictionary of Irish Artists" by Walter G. Strickland; published 1913

MERCIER, JOHN COLCLOUGH (fl. 1826-1831)

    Portrait Painter

Was a native of Abbeyleix or its vicinity and received his art training in the Dublin Society's School. He exhibited portraits in the Royal Hibernian Academy from 1826-1831. After the latter date no further mention of him has been found. At Abbeyleix, in the possession of Lord De Vesci, are portraits by Mercier of "John, 2nd Viscount De Vesci" and his wife "Frances Viscountess De Vesci," and od "Thomas, 3rd Viscount De Vesci."

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Date of Birth 1st Jul 1806 VIEW SOURCE
Date of Death 1st Apr 1864 VIEW SOURCE
Place of Death Llangefni, Anglesey, Wales
Spouse (First Name/s and Maiden/Surname) Frances Viscountess De Vesci
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