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Break Her Up! or, The Bad Ship Irish Church Being Towed to Her Last Home at Westminster (colour litho)
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Break Her Up! or, The Bad Ship Irish Church Being Towed to Her Last Home at Westminster (colour litho)
3648225 Break Her Up! or, The Bad Ship Irish Church Being Towed to Her Last Home at Westminster (colour litho) by Morgan, Matthew " Matt" Somerville (1839-90); Private Collection; (add.info.: Break Her Up! or, The Bad Ship Irish Church Being Towed to Her Last Home at Westminster. Illustration for The Tomahawk, December 5 1868.); © Look and Learn
Media ID 22654392
© Look and Learn / Bridgeman Images
Church Of Ireland Disestablishment J M W Turner Tomahawk Towing Brawl Brawling Caricatures Fighting Conflict
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The vibrant and captivating print titled "Break Her Up! or, The Bad Ship Irish Church Being Towed to Her Last Home at Westminster" is a satirical masterpiece created by Matthew "Matt". Somerville in the 19th century. This colourful lithograph captures the essence of political humor and caricature prevalent during that era. Depicting a scene from The Tomahawk magazine published on December 5,1868, this illustration showcases an allegorical representation of the disestablishment of the Church of Ireland. With elements reminiscent of J. M. W. Turner's famous painting "The Fighting Temeraire" the print cleverly combines historical references with contemporary satire. Humorous and scathing in nature, this cartoon-like artwork portrays a battle between two opposing forces - the ship representing the Irish Church being towed towards its final destination at Westminster. It symbolizes a clash between religion and politics within Great Britain during that time period. Through exaggerated characters and witty symbolism, Somerville's work invites viewers to reflect upon societal conflicts while providing entertainment through its comical style. This print serves as both a historical document capturing important events in British history as well as an artistic expression showcasing creativity and wit. Displayed proudly in private collections today, this piece continues to captivate audiences with its unique blend of humor, satire, and political commentary.
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