Wonderful human and great artist, says Higgins

President Michael D Higgins has led tributes to the one of Ireland’s most renowned artists, Louis le Brocquy, who died at home in Dublin aged 95 with his wife, Anne Madden, at his side.

“Louis le Brocquy’s pioneering approach to art, influenced by the European masters, was highly inspirational,” he said.

“Through painting, tapestry and print Louis le Brocquy has provided us with individual works and collections that give the insight and response of an artist of genius to Irish history, culture and society.