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A drunken brawl at an Irish wake in St. Giles slum. The Wake, or last appearance of Teddy O'Rafferty, a scene in the Holy Land. Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Robert Cruikshank from The English Spy, London, 1825
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A drunken brawl at an Irish wake in St. Giles slum. The Wake, or last appearance of Teddy O'Rafferty, a scene in the Holy Land. Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Robert Cruikshank from The English Spy, London, 1825
FLO4619070 A drunken brawl at an Irish wake in St. Giles slum. The Wake, or last appearance of Teddy O'Rafferty, a scene in the Holy Land. Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Robert Cruikshank from The English Spy, London, 1825. Written by Bernard Blackmantle, a pseudonym for Charles Molloy Westmacott.; (add.info.: A drunken brawl at an Irish wake in St. Giles slum. The Wake, or last appearance of Teddy O'Rafferty, a scene in the Holy Land. Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Robert Cruikshank from The English Spy, London, 1825. Written by Bernard Blackmantle, a pseudonym for Charles Molloy Westmacott.); © Florilegius
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This handcoloured copperplate print from 1825 depicts a chaotic scene at an Irish wake in St. Giles slum, where the last appearance of Teddy O'Rafferty is being mourned amidst a drunken brawl. The flickering candlelight illuminates the rowdy crowd, with whiskey bottles and beer mugs scattered around as people engage in a heated scuffle.
The artist, Robert Cruikshank, captures the raw emotion and energy of the moment with his detailed caricatures and satirical style. The engraving brings to life the lively atmosphere of this unconventional gathering, where mourning turns into revelry and tensions run high.
Bernard Blackmantle's narrative adds depth to the scene, providing context for the viewer to understand the cultural significance of this Irish wake in London's slums. Charles Molloy Westmacott's pseudonym lends an air of mystery to the story behind Teddy O'Rafferty's passing and its impact on those present.
As we gaze upon this historical artwork, we are transported back in time to witness a unique blend of mourning and celebration unfold before our eyes. It serves as a reminder of how art can capture moments of human experience that transcend time and place.
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