Original - The Ireland Collection - The Quiet Of Strings

'The Quiet Of Strings' is a signed, original acrylic and ink painting on illustration board by Kathryn Callaghan.

This painting was inspired by the bright, ethereal melody of the Irish harp, the kind of sound that seems to quieten even the busiest thoughts. This piece shows a harpist mid-song, caught in that gentle moment where music becomes a kind of refuge.

The harp is one of Ireland’s most enduring symbols, but it also carries something more elusive, a link to mythology, ancient tales, and the fantasy of old Ireland. With The Quiet Of Strings, my hope is that the scene quietly stirs your own sense of story: a half-remembered legend, a place you once visited, or a feeling you can’t quite name but instantly recognise.

This piece is part of a series of eight Irish musical artists, collectively inspired by the lively, mesmerising traditional music found across Ireland’s cosy pubs. The monochrome palette and faceless subjects are intentional, leaving space for you to bring your own details into the work. Rather than prescribing one specific moment, I wanted the painting to act as a doorway back to your own memories of being wrapped up in music with other people.

Kathryn's work is created using a mix of ink and gel. She applies the medium in a freestyle approach, often with no pencil marks as guidelines, which adds a unique sense of life and movement to the subject matter.

This artwork comes in a glazed, black, wooden double frame.

For frame details click the ‘View Frame Details’ link above.

Packaging Details: We go to great lengths to ensure that your purchase arrives in perfect condition. We only use sturdy cardboard postal tubes and double walled cardboard boxes. We use as much recycled and recyclable material as possible, including newspapers from our coffee shop, Coffee Yard, to pack our boxes.

Delivery Details: The framed option is Click & Collect from the gallery due to its size. However, if you would like it delivered, please contact us.