In Haystack, Road to Portmarnock Norman Teeling (b. 1944) captures a timeless agricultural scene with his signature romantic impressionist flair. This oil on board study employs a palette of rich earthy tones and loose, dynamic brushstrokes to render the sunlit landscape, reflecting Teeling’s mastery of plein air painting and light. As a renowned figure in contemporary Irish art, Teeling's work—including his famous commissions for the GPO—is highly sought after, making this signed original a significant addition to any collection of vintage-style Irish landscapes.
Norman Teeling - Born in 1944 in Dublin, Norman Teeling is known as a leader in Irish impressionist painting, praised for his plein air style. He attended the National College of Art and Design in Dublin under Maurice MacGonigal PPRHA and John Kelly RHA, after which he taught fine art for a number of years. Working in oils and sometimes watercolours, his subjects include still life interiors, portraits, genre scenes and history painting. Teeling was commissioned to produce ten paintings for the General Post Office in Dublin to depict the events surrounding the 1916 Easter Rising, which presently remain on display.
