Pastel on paper, 1899, signed 'C.P. Leonard' and dated lower right.

83 1/2 x 53 1/2 in., 88 x 55 in. (frame).

Note: The figure depicted here is Theobald Mathew (1790-1856), popularly known as Father Mathew. Mathew was an Irish Catholic Priest and orator known as the Apostle of Temperance. In 1838, Mathew became president of the Cork Total Abstinence Society and travelled throughout Ireland to preach his gospel. People flocked to hear him speak where whole crowds would take the temperance pledge, lowering the consumption of spirits in Ireland by 50% between 1838 and 1842. He also travelled throughout Britain, and to the United States in 1849 where he preached temperance in twenty-five states.

On two sheets joined at center. Some rubbing and scattered losses, showing mostly upper and lower center.  Surface soiling and other small scattered losses. Not examined out of frame. Not withstanding this report or any discussion concerning condition of a lot, all lots are offered and sold "as is" in accordance with our conditions of sale.