Thomas Clarke: Born on the Isle of Wight in 1857. His father was a soldier in the British army. During his time in America he joined Clann na nGael. He was later sentenced to 15 years penal servitude for a bombing campaign in London. Upon returning from America in 1907 his belief in the revolutionary movement had strengthened. He was a member of the Irish Republican Brotherhood and the first signatory of the Proclamation of Independence. Clarke occupied the GPO. He was executed on 3 May 1916.
- Framed: 106 x 106 x 3.2 cm
- Subject Matter: Portrait
- Collections: Irish History, Easter Rising