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Irish life, c.1710, illustration from Hutchinson's Story of the British Nation, c.1923 (litho)
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Irish life, c.1710, illustration from Hutchinson's Story of the British Nation, c.1923 (litho)
STC373544 Irish life, c.1710, illustration from Hutchinson's Story of the British Nation, c.1923 (litho) by Skinner, Edward Frederick (1865-1924); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection
Media ID 33388326
© The Stapleton Collection / Bridgeman Images
Begging Cruel Cruelty Peasantry Starvation Starving Whip Overlord
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This black and white lithograph, titled "Irish life, c. 1710" offers a poignant glimpse into the hardships endured by the Irish peasantry during the early 18th century. Illustrated by Edward Frederick Skinner in 1923 for "Hutchinson's Story of the British Nation" this print captures a moment frozen in time. In this scene, we are transported to rural Ireland where poverty looms large. The image depicts a group of emaciated horses pulling an overloaded cart through muddy terrain. Their weary bodies bear witness to years of laborious toil and neglect. These animals symbolize not only their own suffering but also that of their human counterparts. The artist skillfully portrays the destitution faced by these peasants as they huddle together outside a dilapidated hut. Their tattered clothing and desperate expressions speak volumes about their dire circumstances. A whip-wielding overlord stands nearby, his presence serving as a reminder of their subjugation and powerlessness. Cruelty and starvation permeate every inch of this composition, emphasizing the harsh realities faced by those living on society's fringes. The engraving technique employed adds depth and texture to each stroke, enhancing our emotional connection with these forgotten souls. As we gaze upon this haunting image from Bridgeman Images' private collection, it serves as both an artistic masterpiece and historical document—a stark reminder that even amidst beauty lies untold suffering. It compels us to reflect on our shared humanity and consider how far we have come in addressing issues such as poverty and cruelty since that fateful period in Irish history. Through its evocative portrayal of horse-drawn carts burdened with hardship, begging peasants clinging onto hope within crumbling dwellings, this lithograph invites us into an era defined by struggle yet resilient spirit—an enduring testament to the indomitable nature of the human soul against all odds.
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