Moyra Barry

Moyra Barry (1886 – 2 February 1960) was an Irish artist, most noted for her paintings of flowers.

Early life and education Moyra Aloysius Barry was born in 1886 in Dublin, the eldest of eleven children of Bernard and Jane Barry. Her father worked as a merchant. Although she was named Moyra, she was always known as Mary to her family. Barry attended Loreto Convent, North Great George's St.,

Artistic career From 1908 to 1952 Barry was frequently exhibited by the RHA, holding a number of individual shows at the Angus Gallery from 1932 onwards. She was noted for her portraits and landscapes, but was gained a reputation of her painting of flowers. Barry died in Dublin on 2 February 1960. She is buried at Glasnevin Cemetery.