Edwin Hayes

Irish Seascapes, Light & Maritime Atmosphere

Museum-quality reproductions celebrating the work of Edwin Hayes (1819–1904), one of Ireland’s most accomplished maritime painters of the 19th century. Renowned for his masterful depiction of sea, sky, and light, Hayes captured Ireland’s coastal character with exceptional realism and atmospheric sensitivity.

Cultural Narrative

Born in Dublin in 1819, Edwin Hayes became a leading interpreter of Ireland’s maritime environment, producing seascapes that reflect both technical precision and deep emotional engagement with the natural world. His work frequently depicts Dublin Bay and Atlantic coastal scenes, portraying the changing moods of the sea with clarity and restraint.

Hayes’s paintings are distinguished by their balanced compositions, confident brushwork, and refined treatment of light and weather. Through maritime studies and coastal views, his work preserves a visual record of Ireland’s seafaring life and natural atmosphere during a formative period in Irish landscape painting.

Buying Reassurance

  • Printed using archival pigment inks for exceptional colour accuracy and longevity
  • Produced on premium heavyweight, acid-free, FSC-certified archival paper
  • Available framed or unframed to suit classic and contemporary interiors
  • Carefully curated to preserve Hayes’s atmospheric depth and maritime detail
  • Free worldwide shipping with no hidden fees

Each reproduction is produced to archival standards and shipped ready to hang, offering collectors an enduring connection to Ireland’s maritime heritage.

Shop the Edwin Hayes Collection and experience the timeless power of Irish seascape painting through one of its most accomplished masters.

Sailing ships on a body of water with a cloudy sky