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Irish gentlemen descend into an underground hostel, 1821
Irish gentlemen descend into an underground hostel near Dirty Lane, Dublin, with beds and cheap victuals. Adventures in a Snoozing Cellar. Handcoloured engraving from Pierce Egans Real Life in Ireland, or the Day and Night Scenes, Rovings, Rambles, and Sprees, Bulls, Blunders, Bodderation and Blarney, of Brian Boru Esq. and his Elegant Friend Sir Shawn O Dogherty, published by William Evans, London, 1829
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Media ID 23388714
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1821 Accident Battleship Blarney Blunders Bodderation Boru Brian Bulls Comedy Descend Dublin Egan Gentlemen Georgian Hostel Odogherty Overboard Paddy Pierce Rambles Real Regency Rovings Rowboat Satire Shawn Sprees Squall Underground Upset
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step into the captivating world of 19th-century Dublin with Mary Evans Picture Library's exquisite Fine Art Print of 'Irish gentlemen descend into an underground hostel, 1821'. This evocative image transports you to a time when the city's underbelly held hidden gems like Dirty Lane's snoozing cellar. Witness the intriguing scene of Irish gentlemen descending into the dimly lit hostel, where the promise of cheap victuals and a place to rest awaits. Add an air of mystery and history to your home or office with this stunning, high-quality Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse. A must-have for art enthusiasts, historians, and anyone with a love for the intrigue of the past.
21x14 image printed on 27x20 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 53.3cm x 30.2cm (21" x 11.9")
Estimated Product Size is 68.6cm x 50.8cm (27" x 20")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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This intriguing handcoloured engraving, taken from Pierce Egan's "Real Life in Ireland," published in 1829, captures a moment of unexpected adventure for a group of Irish gentlemen in 1821. The scene unfolds near Dirty Lane in Dublin, where the men are seen descending into an underground hostel. The dimly lit cellar offers a respite from the bustling city above, with beds and cheap victuals ready to provide sustenance and rest. The image is filled with a sense of merriment and camaraderie, as the men, including the regally dressed Brian Boru Esq. and Sir Shawn O'Dogherty, laugh and chat amongst themselves. However, the tranquility is about to be disrupted as a sudden squall outside threatens to upset their peaceful evening. The presence of a rowboat near the entrance hints at a recent arrival by water, perhaps from the Dublin harbour or even a Royal Navy battleship in the ocean. The gentlemen, some of whom are seen with a peg leg, seem unfazed by the impending storm, ready to face whatever challenges the night may bring. This engraving is a captivating snapshot of life during the Regency and Georgian eras in Ireland, filled with caricature, satire, and comedy. The image invites us to join the gentlemen on their rovings, rambles, and sprees, as they navigate the ups and downs of their adventures with a spirit of joviality and resilience.
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