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Caroline Scally
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Legacy
Caroline Scally has left a mark on art in Ireland, her legacy remains in the National Gallery of Ireland where her oil portrait of her fancy dress is displayed, furthermore, in her early stages, she had several exhibitions presented, including the Munster Fine Art Club show, the RHA, and the Irish Exhibition of Living Art, which contributed to her legacy being remembered throughout time. From her exhibitions and paintings, Caroline was remembered as a “painter of sensitivity”. Dr. Roger Mchugh stated that Caroline Scally has left an impression on young painters to be courageous for her individualist painting style which remains in her legacy until today. She was remembered as quiet and had whimsical humour commented by the Irish Times. Her Paintings remain displayed in the National Gallery of Ireland showing her famous “The Canal Lock House”. According to the Evening Herald, Caroline Scally’s legacy remains to be one of the best contemporary painters in Caroline’s presentation of Dublin buildings. Scally's style was also described as mannered, with a pleasing dryish colour sense and a sense of humour. Caroline is known for her approach when it comes to her paintings and how she catches the scene, and the thought behind the synthesis of paint, this will remain in her reputation for years to come. 1952 Evening Herald, Caroline’s legacy remains as a painter of power originality and the spurning of nature. However, several of Scally's works have disappeared in past years. Furthermore, in 1995, her son, Sean Scally, was attempting to track down the whereabouts of her paintings in order to carry on her legacy and preserve her work. Caroline's paintings are still for sale at auction, with an average price of 1,090 euros per picture. Scally's paintings are accessible on websites such as Adams.ie, including "Trianon At Versailles," "In the Garden," and "Swans on the Liffey." According to the Irish Independent, Scally has played a significant influence in the domain of modern Irish art. Scally's paintings are still popular, and she had an influence on Irish art leaving an impactful legacy after her death.

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