Thomas Vincent Parks was a well-known local musical personality at the turn of the last century. He is depicted in this work, sitting at his piano with the score of The Snowy Breasted Pearl, a traditional Irish song of love and loss. He died in 1913 and a commemorative trust was set up in honour of his musicaThomas Vincent Parks was a well-known local musical personality at the turn of the last century. He is depicted in this work, sitting at his piano with the score of The Snowy Breasted Pearl, a traditional Irish song of love and loss. He died in 1913 and a commemorative trust was set up in honour of his musical achievements.l achievements.
