IRISH LAND LEAGUE, 1887. The Rent War in Ireland: Priest Chained to Gate to Prevent Entrance of Evicting Party. Members of the Irish Land League trying to prevent an eviction. Wood engraving, English, 1887
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IRISH LAND LEAGUE, 1887. The Rent War in Ireland: Priest Chained to Gate to Prevent Entrance of Evicting Party. Members of the Irish Land League trying to prevent an eviction. Wood engraving, English, 1887
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1887 Agent Alliance Bound Boycott Catholic Cottage Door Eviction Gate Ireland Irish Land Landlord Police Priest Protester Rampart Rent Rope Thatch Tied Up Irish National Land League
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This print from 1887, titled "IRISH LAND LEAGUE, 1887. The Rent War in Ireland: Priest Chained to Gate to Prevent Entrance of Evicting Party" captures a powerful moment during the tumultuous period known as the Rent War in Ireland. In this wood engraving, we witness members of the Irish Land League fiercely attempting to prevent an eviction. The image showcases a small cottage with a thatched roof nestled amidst the rugged Irish landscape. Standing defiantly at its entrance is a courageous Catholic priest who has chained himself to the gate, determined to halt the entry of those seeking to evict struggling tenants. Bound by rope and resolute in his mission, he symbolizes both spiritual guidance and unwavering resistance against injustice. Surrounding him are men united under the banner of the Irish Land League, their faces etched with determination and solidarity. They stand as protectors against oppressive landlords and agents who sought exorbitant rents from impoverished farmers. The scene hints at tension as police officers loom nearby, ready to enforce eviction orders on behalf of these landlords. It serves as a testament not only to individuals' courage but also highlights collective action through peaceful protest and boycotts organized by organizations like the Irish National Land League. Preserved through time within this wood engraving is an indelible reminder of Ireland's struggle for land rights during this era—a poignant visual representation that continues to resonate today.
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