Patsy Dan Rogers Framed Art Print King of Tory Island

Tory Island elected him its king; he painted it for the rest of his life.

King of Tory Island

This portrait captures Patsy Dan Rogers, the beloved artist and community leader who kept Tory Island's traditions alive through his vision and dedication. Rogers served as the island's elected king, a symbolic role that made him guardian of its heritage and creative soul.

About the Artist

Patsy Dan Rogers was born on Tory Island, County Donegal, in 1938. He became one of Ireland's most celebrated contemporary painters, known for his bold, expressive style and deep connection to island life. Beyond his studio, Rogers served as the island's elected king from 1979 until his death in 2018, leading efforts to preserve Tory's language, culture and community. His legacy lives on in every brushstroke and in the hearts of those who knew him.

Sizes & Format

• 30 × 40 cm / 12 × 16″
• 60 × 80 cm / 24 × 32″
• Unframed in every size; framed in black, white or wood at 30 × 40 cm, 60 × 80 cm and 45 × 60 cm

Print & Frame Details

Archival matte paper, 250gsm (110lb), acid-free and FSC-certified — off-white, uncoated. Framed prints: solid oak or ash wood frame, 20mm thick, with shatterproof protective glazing. Ready to hang, hanging kit included. Unframed prints up to A4 ship flat; larger sizes ship rolled in a protective tube.

Free Worldwide Shipping

Framed prints are packed with protective corners and wrap, boxed with reinforced edges, and braced with internal supports for extra rigidity (max 3 frames per package). Every order ships free, made to order and delivered from the hub closest to you: Ireland 3–7 business days · UK 4–8 · USA 5–10 · Canada 6–12 · Australia 7–14.