Ludgate, Evening by Irish Artist John O'Connor Art Print

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A steam train leaves Ludgate Hill station and trails blue smoke into the evening sky, the dome of St Paul's rising beyond the viaduct. Painted in 1887, Ludgate, Evening looks down Fleet Street from its north side — John O'Connor's portrait of Victorian London at the moment it turned fully modern.

Beneath the viaduct the street is alive with horse-drawn carriages, omnibuses and newspaper vendors calling the latest headlines, the church of St Martin's off to one side. O'Connor balances the vibrancy of modern life against the majesty of the old city.

O'Connor, known for his command of perspective and drama, came from a background in theatrical scene painting, which gives this topographical view its cinematic quality. Ludgate, Evening was praised in its own time as one of his finest works.

About this work

Ludgate, Evening was painted in 1887 by the Irish-born artist John O'Connor, who worked in Belfast and Dublin as a scene painter before moving to London in 1848. It is oil on canvas, 150 × 105.5 cm, signed and dated lower left, and was shown at the Royal Academy in 1887 (no. 427). The view is from the north side of Fleet Street, looking towards St Martin's church and the dome of St Paul's, with the wrought-iron Ludgate Viaduct, opened in 1874, crossing the street. The train on it has just left Ludgate Hill station on the London, Chatham and Dover line. The omnibuses carry playbills for Henry Irving's Faust at the Lyceum, and newspaper sellers work the pavements. The Art Journal of 1887 judged it the best easel picture O'Connor had done. We know of no public collection that holds the original; it was last offered at Sotheby's in London in 2012. This print is an open edition, made to order and shipped worldwide.

Sizes & Format

30 × 45 cm / 12 × 18″
40 × 60 cm / 16 × 24″
60 × 90 cm / 24 × 36″
70 × 100 cm / 28 × 40″ (unframed)
Unframed in every size; framed in black, white or wood at 30 × 45 cm, 40 × 60 cm and 60 × 90 cm

Print & Frame Details

Archival matte paper, 250gsm (110lb), acid-free and FSC-certified — off-white, uncoated. Framed prints: solid oak or ash wood frame, 20mm thick, with shatterproof protective glazing. Ready to hang, hanging kit included. Unframed prints up to A4 ship flat; larger sizes ship rolled in a protective tube.

Free Worldwide Shipping

Framed prints are packed with protective corners and wrap, boxed with reinforced edges, and braced with internal supports for extra rigidity (max 3 frames per package). Every order ships free, made to order and delivered from the hub closest to you: Ireland 3–7 business days · UK 4–8 · USA 5–10 · Canada 6–12 · Australia 7–14.

Questions about this print

Where is the original Ludgate, Evening by John O'Connor?
We know of no public collection that holds it. It is oil on canvas, 150 × 105.5 cm, signed and dated 1887, and was shown at the Royal Academy that year. It was last offered at Sotheby's in London in 2012, where it was listed as coming from a private collection.

What does the painting show?
Fleet Street in London, seen from its north side, with St Martin's church and the dome of St Paul's beyond the Ludgate Viaduct. A train has just left Ludgate Hill station and trails blue steam. Below, hansom cabs, produce wagons and five omnibuses fill the road, newspaper sellers work the pavements, and the omnibuses carry playbills for Henry Irving's Faust at the Lyceum.

Who was John O'Connor?
John O'Connor was born in Ireland and worked as a scene painter in Belfast and Dublin before moving to London in 1848, where he was principal scene painter at Drury Lane and the Haymarket from 1863 to 1878. That training gave him his command of perspective and drama. He painted his first topographical view in 1855 and exhibited at the Royal Academy from 1857.

What sizes and frames are available, and what does it cost?
The size and frame selector on this page shows every option with its exact price. Unframed prints across the shop start at €55 and framed prints at €120. Frames come in black, white or natural wood and arrive ready to hang with shatter-resistant glazing; framing is offered at selected sizes only. The paper is archival, acid-free matte with pigment inks. Every size and price is listed on the print prices, sizes and framing page. Every print is an open edition, so nothing is numbered or withdrawn.

How long does delivery take, and what if it arrives damaged?
Every print is made to order and dispatched within 2–5 business days, and shipping is free worldwide. After dispatch, delivery takes 3–7 business days in Ireland, 4–8 in the UK, 5–10 in the USA, 6–12 in Canada and 7–14 in Australia, with tracking by email. If your print arrives damaged or defective, email info@buyirishart.com within 14 days of delivery with a photo and we will replace it or refund you in full. Because every print is made to order, we cannot accept returns for a change of mind. See Shipping & Delivery and the refund policy.

Framed in black, natural wood or white, or unframed. Printed on archival matte paper and made to order.

Frame options and sizes

Frame finishes

Black — ash
Natural wood — oak
White — ash

All frames are 20 mm deep, made from responsibly sourced timber.

Glazing

Shatterproof clear acrylic — lighter than glass.

Paper

Archival matte paper — uncoated, off-white, acid-free and FSC-certified. No gloss, no laminate.

Sizes

30x45 cm / 12x18″ — Unframed, black, natural wood, white
40x60 cm / 16x24″ — Unframed, black, natural wood, white
60x90 cm / 24x36″ — Unframed, black, natural wood, white
70x100 cm / 28x40″ — unframed only

Hanging

Framed prints arrive ready to hang, with a hanging kit for portrait or landscape. Unframed prints arrive without a frame — up to A4 ship flat, larger sizes ship rolled in a protective tube.

Care

For indoor use. Keep out of direct sunlight and away from damp. Dust with a dry cloth; wipe the acrylic with a soft, slightly damp cloth.

Shipping

Free worldwide shipping. Made to order and sent from the production hub closest to you — Ireland 3–7 business days, UK 4–8, USA 5–10, Canada 6–12, Australia 7–14. Framed prints are boxed with protective corners and internal supports.

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