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December 1886: A pig evades the militia to escape into the cottage from which its owners have just been evicted. Original Publication: Illustrated London News - Refusing to be Evicted - Sketches in Ireland - pub. 1886 (Photo by HultonArchive/Illustrated London News/Getty Images)
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Hulton Archive
Media ID 24100475
Comic Domestic Life Farm Animal Format Landscape Furniture Ireland Irish Occupations Police Officer Roles And Rural
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Pig Headed - A Comic Escape in Troubled Times
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. In this print from December 1886, we are transported to rural Ireland during a period of great unrest. The image captures the aftermath of an eviction, as the owners of a humble cottage have just been forced out by the militia. However, amidst the chaos and despair, one unlikely character steals the show – a determined pig. Defying all odds and evading capture by the authorities, this clever farm animal seizes its chance for freedom. With agility and wit, it manages to slip past police officers and find refuge within the very cottage from which its owners were expelled. As if mocking their efforts to control every aspect of life in these troubled times, this pig's audacious escape becomes a symbol of resilience against oppression. The composition beautifully portrays both human and animal characters intertwined in this tale. A male police officer stands bewildered at his failed attempt to apprehend the rebellious creature while a female onlooker watches with amusement or perhaps sympathy for its plight. The rustic landscape serves as a backdrop to this scene that encapsulates not only domestic life but also larger themes such as power dynamics and resistance. This delightful snapshot offers us glimpses into Irish history while highlighting universal qualities such as determination and humor even in dire circumstances. It reminds us that sometimes unexpected heroes emerge from unexpected places – even if they happen to be pigs!
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