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Sketches at the Land League Trials in Dublin (engraving)
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Sketches at the Land League Trials in Dublin (engraving)
1590196 Sketches at the Land League Trials in Dublin (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches at the Land League Trials in Dublin. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 22 January 1881.
English School (19th Century)); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection
Media ID 22546940
© Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection / Bridgeman Images
Briefs Clerk Constable Consultation Corner Cosy Courts Criminal Lawyer Defence Defense Lawyer Dublin Irish Land War Lawyer Magistrate Master Member Of Parliament Mr Dillon O Brien Obrien Prosecution Queens Counsel Short Solicitor Trials Jury Box
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This engraving, titled "Sketches at the Land League Trials in Dublin" takes us back to a significant moment in Irish history during the late 19th century. The image captures a courtroom scene filled with tension and intrigue as various key figures are depicted engaged in intense consultations. In the foreground, we see Inspector French, an authoritative figure representing law enforcement, deep in conversation with a Member of Parliament (MP) and a constable. Their serious expressions hint at the gravity of the situation unfolding before them. Nearby, C Molloy, a prominent solicitor known for his defense work, engages in animated discussion with another individual. The composition reveals multiple layers of activity within this historic trial setting. In one corner, lawyers huddle together discussing strategies while holding briefs related to both prosecution and defense cases. Meanwhile, members of the press gallery observe attentively from above as they document every detail for public consumption. The presence of jurors seated inside the jury box adds further weight to this legal proceeding. A clerk can be seen diligently taking notes beside a stern-looking master who presides over proceedings from his elevated position. Overall, this engraving provides us with an evocative glimpse into the complex dynamics surrounding land disputes during Ireland's turbulent period known as the Irish Land War. It serves as a reminder of how justice was sought through legal channels amidst social unrest and political tensions that gripped Dublin during that time.
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