John Lavery (Irish, 1856-1941): Mrs. Lavery Sketching, 1910 (Oil
on canvas, Dublin City Gallery) - Painter Lady Hazel Lavery, nee Martyn
(1886-1935), was to figure in more than 400 of her husband’s paintings. Also,
she modeled for the allegorical figure of Ireland he painted on commission,
reproduced on Irish banknotes. Their marriage was tempestuous, and Lady Lavery
is reputed to have had affairs with Kevin O'Higgins and Michael Collins, the
Irish revolutionary leader…