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Sketches of the Eviction Campaign in Ireland (engraving)
1624836 Sketches of the Eviction Campaign in Ireland (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches of the Eviction Campaign in Ireland. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 27 November 1886.
English School (19th Century)); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection
Media ID 23077578
© Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection / Bridgeman Images
Agitation Bailiffs Battering Ram Besieged Besieging Blurred Motion Brought Co Cork County Cork First Floor Ireland Irish Irish Land War Motion Police Provisions Seizing Trap Door Unrest Clonakilty
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This print titled "Sketches of the Eviction Campaign in Ireland" takes us back to a tumultuous period in Irish history during the 19th century. The engraving, created by an anonymous English School artist, offers a glimpse into the chaos and unrest that characterized the Irish Land War. The image portrays a scene of besiegement on the streets of Clonakilty, County Cork. Bailiffs are seen seizing provisions from a building while being confronted by angry locals. The military presence is evident as well, with soldiers standing guard and even employing a battering ram to gain access through a trap door on the first floor. The composition captures both action and agitation, with blurred motion emphasizing the intensity of this pivotal moment in European history. Barricaded windows and barricades themselves serve as symbols of resistance against eviction campaigns that plagued Ireland during this time. Through this powerful visual representation, we are reminded of the struggles faced by ordinary Irish people who fought tirelessly for their rights amidst social injustice. This engraving serves as an important historical document shedding light on one aspect of Ireland's complex past. Displayed within private collections today, this artwork continues to evoke emotions and prompt reflection on issues such as land ownership, political movements, and societal upheaval that shaped not only Ireland but also Europe at large during this era.
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