Irish Land League Collection

The Irish Frankenstein, 1882. Artist: Joseph Swain
The Irish Frankenstein, 1882. An awestruck Charles Parnell of the Irish Nationalist Party is crouching before his Creature which is depicted with the usual simian features of the Irishman in Punch

The Irish Devil-Fish, 1881. Artist: Joseph Swain
The Irish Devil-Fish, 1881. The Liberal Prime Minister, Gladstone, is depicted wrestling with the mighty octopus of the Irish Land League

Irish Politics (engraving)
1624263 Irish Politics (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Irish Politics. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 10 March 1883)

The Irish Land League (engraving)
728509 The Irish Land League (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Irish Land League)

The Irish Land League (engraving)
1106975 The Irish Land League (engraving) by Dadd, Frank (1851-1929) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Irish Land League)

The Irish Land League, Recreation Time in Kilmainham Prison (engraving)
1590740 The Irish Land League, Recreation Time in Kilmainham Prison (engraving) by Overend, William Heysham (1851-98) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Irish Land League)

The Irish Land League, Mr Boyton burning the Duke of Leinsters Leases on a "98 Pike"in the Market-Place of
1590171 The Irish Land League, Mr Boyton burning the Duke of Leinsters Leases on a " 98 Pike" in the Market-Place of Kildare (engraving) by Dadd

Irish Suspects in Paris, Arrest of Mr Frank Byrne, Secretary of the Land and Labour League
1044020 Irish Suspects in Paris, Arrest of Mr Frank Byrne, Secretary of the Land and Labour League, at his Hotel in the Rue St Honore (engraving) by English School

The Land Agitation in Ireland, some of the Members of the Land League now being prosecuted by the Government (engraving)
1060366 The Land Agitation in Ireland, some of the Members of the Land League now being prosecuted by the Government (engraving) by English School

Outside the National Rent Office after the arrest of O Brien and Dillon, Loughrea, Ireland, 1887. A scene during the Irish Land League agitation

Police raid on the National Rent Offices at Loughrea, Ireland, 1887. A scene during the Irish Land League agitation. Founded in 1879, with Charles Stewart Parnell as its president

The Rivals, 1881. Artist: Joseph Swain
The Rivals, 1881. The Liberal Prime Minister, Gladstone, outdoes his rival for the affection of Hibernia by presenting her with flowers wrapped in his Land Reform Bill

Strangling the Monster, 1881. Artist: Joseph Swain
Strangling the Monster, 1881. The Liberal Prime Minister, Mr Gladstone, is seen strangling the three headed monster of the Irish Land League

CHARLES PARNELL (1846-1891). Charles Stewart Parnell. Irish Nationalist leader and president of the Irish Land League, giving a speech at a meeting. Lithograph, c1883

Irish Land League: In 1880 Parnell began campaign of social ostracism. Captain Boycott, agent for Lord Ernes Mayo estates was one of the first victims

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"The Irish Land League: Unveiling the Dark Side of Ireland's History" Step into the world of 19th-century Ireland, where political turmoil and social unrest were captured through powerful engravings. Joseph Swain's evocative artwork, such as "The Irish Frankenstein" and "The Irish Devil-Fish, " depicted the struggle faced by the Irish people during this tumultuous period. One engraving titled "The Condition of Ireland under the 'No Rent' Policy" sheds light on a controversial movement that aimed to challenge oppressive landlords. The Irish Land League emerged as a force for change, advocating for fairer treatment and land reform. Through another engraving called "Irish Politics, " we witness the intense debates and passionate discussions surrounding these issues. The Land League became a platform for individuals to voice their grievances against an unjust system that left many impoverished. Recreation time in Kilmainham Prison is portrayed in yet another engraving, highlighting how even within confinement, members of the Land League found solace and camaraderie amidst their shared cause. Meanwhile, Mr Boyton burning leases on a '98 Pike in Kildare's Market-Place symbolizes defiance against those who sought to maintain control over valuable lands. However, not all actions went unnoticed or unopposed. An engraving titled "Irish Suspects in Paris" captures the arrest of Mr Frank Byrne, Secretary of the Land and Labour League at his hotel in Rue St Honore – showcasing how authorities cracked down on those deemed threats to established order. "The Land Agitation in Ireland" depicts some members facing prosecution by government forces – illustrating both bravery and sacrifice made by these individuals who dared to challenge authority for justice. Outside Loughrea's National Rent Office after O'Brien and Dillon's arrest showcases public outcry against such actions while police raids further exemplify tensions between law enforcement and activists fighting for change. These engravings provide glimpses into a chapter of Irish history that shaped the nation's identity.