
Oliver Sheppard
Oliver Sheppard was an influential Irish sculptor, best known for his evocative work 'The Death of Cúchulainn', which has become a significant symbol of Irish nationalism. His sculpture was installed at the General Post Office in Dublin as part of a memorial to the 1916 Rising, reflecting the deep intertwining of art, politics, and national identity in Ireland's tumultuous history.
Born on Jan 01, 1865 (160 years old)
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Oliver Sheppard’s sculpture The Death of Cúchulainn was planned to be placed in the GPO.
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