About John O'Keeffe
Lived 1795 – 1838 (aged 42–43). John O'Keeffe was a painter.
John O'Keeffe sometimes O'Keefe ( – April 1838) was an Irish portrait and figure painter.
Life
Born in Fermoy, County Cork of humble parentage, O'Keeffe began painting at an early age and was apprenticed to a coach painter. He began painting scenes for local theatres, working his way up to religious pictures for local Roman Catholic churches. In 1831 he sent a Portrait of a Lady and Crucifixion to the Royal Hibernian Academy.
The Crawford Gallery holds a portrait of Nano Nagle attributed to O'Keeffe.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was John O'Keeffe?
Irish artist
When was John O'Keeffe born?
John O'Keeffe was born in 1795.
When did John O'Keeffe die?
John O'Keeffe died in 1838.
What was John O'Keeffe's occupation?
John O'Keeffe was a painter.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John O'Keeffe (painter)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John O'Keeffe. https://biography.guide/john-o-keeffe/
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