Madam, - We are currently conducting research on the life and work of the Mayo-born painter Michael George Brennan (1839-71) and we are interested in hearing from anyone who knows the whereabouts of any of his work or from private collectors who may possess paintings or sketches. Only a fraction of his listed work can now be located. - Yours, etc,
Dr SEAN LYSAGHT, Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology, Westport Road, Castlebar, Co Mayo.