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Irish eviction during the Land War, 1890s (b / w photo)
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Irish eviction during the Land War, 1890s (b / w photo)
7200363 Irish eviction during the Land War, 1890s (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Irish eviction during the Land War, 1890s. Illustration from Five Years in Ireland, by Michael J F McCarthy (Hodges Figgis & Co Ltd, Dublin and Simpkin Marshall Hamilton Kent & Co Ltd, London, 1903).); © Look and Learn
Media ID 24701560
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This print captures a haunting moment in Irish history during the Land War of the 1890s. Taken by an English photographer, it depicts an Irish eviction scene that showcases the injustices faced by the Irish people at that time. The image is part of a private collection and was later featured in Michael J F McCarthy's book "Five Years in Ireland" published in 1903. In this powerful illustration, we see a small cottage with a thatched roof, symbolizing humble dwellings torn apart by landowners seeking to evict tenants. Poverty-stricken men stand outside their homes, facing off against police forces who enforce these unjust evictions. The photograph serves as a stark reminder of the harsh realities endured by ordinary people during this period of colonialism and inequality. The image also highlights themes such as historic injustice, unfairness, and precariousness experienced by those living on the fringes of society. It sheds light on Ireland's troubled past while raising questions about social and economic disparities within Europe. As we reflect upon this early twentieth-century photograph, it reminds us not only of Ireland's struggle for independence but also serves as a poignant commentary on broader issues related to poverty, housing insecurity, and systemic oppression throughout history.
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