Embedded in the powerful currents of Impressionism and Post-Impressionism was the work of Irish artist Walter Frederick Osborne. Born on June 17, 1859, Osborne immortalized the social landscape of the late 19th century on canvas. His paintings, always figurative, unfold vivid scenes from the lives of ordinary people on the streets of Dublin. The focus was on women, children, and the elderly - characters that formed the core of daily life. Osborne also documented rural scenes and produced cityscapes based on his own sketches and photographs. Today, we are proud to offer a glimpse into his fascinating works through our high-quality fine art prints that breathe new life into these precious moments in time.

Osborne's talent was evident from a young age. He honed his craft with the knowledge he gathered from his travels and during his studies at the Academie Royale des Beaux Arts in Antwerp. His art, executed in oil, watercolor, pastel, and pencil, encompassed a wide range of subjects: from portraits to landscapes to depictions of animals. Despite this diversity, it is his genuine depictions of the Irish working class that make him best known in today's art world. Osborne left a deep impression on his contemporaries and was highly regarded in various social circles. His premature departure from this world at the age of 43 due to pneumonia leaves us with the question of what full potential he could still have developed. However, through the high quality art prints we produce with great care and respect for his legacy, his unique contribution to art remains alive.

Walter Osborne's life and work is infused with a deep devotion to art and an impressive ability to capture the essence of life. His work "Dublin Streets: a Vendor of Books," created in 1889, is a moving study of working-class life in Dublin, highlighting the challenges and plights of the city's poor. Such depictions of everyday scenes and characters have earned Osborne a special place in the history of Irish art. Despite his untimely death, he is now considered an important Irish artist whose works occupy a prominent place in our portfolio of fine art prints.

One of the most remarkable aspects of Osborne's life was his close relationship with his family. After his sister died, he cared for her daughter and supported his own parents financially. Despite these responsibilities and the pressure to provide for his family, he managed to create a considerable amount of impressive work. Of particular note are the works depicting children with their pets, such as the 1885 painting A New Arrival, and his series of impressionistic depictions of cows. The intimacy and warmth expressed in these works are a testament to Osborne's sensitive and attentive powers of observation. In 1892, Osborne returned to his native Ireland and devoted himself to caring for his mother, who had fallen ill in the early 20th century. Despite this personal burden, he found the time and energy to pursue his art. He worked outdoors, painting around St. Patrick's Cathedral in Dublin or in the countryside, enjoying the high regard in which he was held in the city's social circles.

Walter Osborne's life journey ended abruptly with his untimely death at the age of 43. He left behind a rich and varied artistic legacy that reflects his powerful perception of the world and ability to capture deep human emotions on canvas. Osborne's final work, Tea in the Garden, remained unfinished, but it serves as a reminder of his extraordinary gift for portraying life in its many facets. As a tribute to this great artist, we are proud to offer a collection of fine art prints of his works. They bring to life the unique atmosphere of his paintings and allow art lovers to bring some of Osborne's incomparable talent into their own spaces.