Collection: Sarah Henrietta Purser

Irish Portraiture & Cultural Identity

Museum-quality reproductions celebrating the work of Sarah Henrietta Purser (1848–1943), one of Ireland’s most influential portrait painters and a central figure in the country’s cultural revival. Renowned for her psychological insight and painterly depth, Purser’s portraits capture the intellectual and emotional life of modern Ireland.

Cultural Narrative

A pioneering artist and cultural leader, Sarah Purser was the first woman to become a full member of the Royal Hibernian Academy and a driving force behind Ireland’s artistic independence. Her sitters included writers, politicians, activists, and artists who shaped the cultural and political life of the nation.

Beyond her painting, Purser played a foundational role in Irish visual culture as the founder of An Túr Gloine, the cooperative stained glass studio that helped define Ireland’s Arts and Crafts movement. Her work bridges portraiture, nationalism, and modern identity, securing her place as one of Ireland’s most significant cultural figures.

Buying Reassurance

Each artwork in the Sarah Henrietta Purser Collection is reproduced as a museum-quality giclée print, created for long-term enjoyment and conservation-grade display.

• Archival pigment inks for exceptional tonal accuracy and longevity
• Premium heavyweight, acid-free, FSC-certified archival paper
• Available framed or unframed to suit classic and contemporary interiors
• Carefully curated to preserve Purser’s colour, texture, and psychological depth
• Free worldwide shipping with no hidden fees