A Barber, Morocco - Aloysius O'Kelly Art Print

O’Kelly painted A Barber, Morocco around 1890, when he was among the small group of Irish artists looking beyond Ireland to the wider world for subject matter. This is not a grand historical scene, but something more intimate: a working moment, observed with patience, where the ordinary becomes quietly absorbing.

The barber is shown in the middle of his task, bent over his client in a Moroccan street setting, and O’Kelly gives the scene a stillness that makes it feel almost ceremonial. His earthy palette and careful realism bring a sense of warmth, texture, and place, while the composition keeps your eye anchored in the human exchange at the centre of the painting. It has the feel of a fleeting moment, but one made lasting by an artist who knew how to find dignity in everyday life.

Aloysius O’Kelly (1853–1936), Irish, was known for his technically assured work and his interest in North African subjects. His paintings sit at the meeting point of travel, observation, and fine draftsmanship, and this one is a strong example of that eye for detail. It is a print with depth, character, and a calm visual presence — the kind of piece that rewards a closer look.

Sizes & Format

30 × 40 cm / 12 × 16″
45 × 60 cm / 18 × 24″
60 × 80 cm / 24 × 32″
75 × 100 cm / 30 × 40″

Available framed in black, white, or wood, or unframed.

Print & Frame Details

Archival matte paper, 250gsm, acid-free and FSC-certified — off-white, uncoated. Framed prints are presented in a 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. Every order is made to order and ships free, with delivery from the closest hub to you: Ireland 3–7 business days · UK 4–8 · USA 5–10 · Canada 6–12 · Australia 7–14.