A doll by Michael Hanrahan

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I really like this. Muted colours set it off

Certainly has great appeal!

Really eye catching and you've captured the essence of Pierrot

The pathos captured perfectly. I too am fascinated by the comedia del arte, wonderful characters and hugely influential.

Love this image Michael, the light face peering out of the gloom

Thankyou for these nice comments.

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30/04/2026
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Oil on canvas. Im trying new subjects . Awhile ago I painted the puppet petrushka. A picture I like. I still have it. Ive always been drawn to the characters of the commedia del arte especially the sorrowful pierrot.

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Michael Hanrahan

I love art but it's very much up and down as I go about my day to day life as a painter and often I really struggle to paint therefore I fall out with it. You're only as good as your last painting as they say. My greatest love is music and I prefer to write classical music for orchestra than paint…

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