Returning from Market, a Scene in the County of Kilkenny - drawn by E. Fitzpatrick, 1857. Creator: Unknown

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Returning from Market, a Scene in the County of Kilkenny - drawn by E. Fitzpatrick, 1857. Creator: Unknown

Returning from Market, a Scene in the County of Kilkenny - drawn by E. Fitzpatrick, 1857. Irish country scene: barefoot woman and child, couple riding on a horse, man with dog, horse and cart in the distance. From "Illustrated London News", 1857

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EDITORS COMMENTS
an enchanting wood engraving by E. Fitzpatrick, dated 1857, offers a captivating glimpse into the rural life of Ireland during the nineteenth century. The image, published in the Illustrated London News, portrays a bustling thoroughfare filled with the simple pleasures and daily routines of the Irish countryside. At the heart of the scene, a barefoot woman, her child securely in her arms, returns from the market, her basket brimming with fresh produce. A couple, dressed in traditional Irish attire, rides on horseback, their faces reflecting the joy of the day's journey. In the distance, a man with a tobacco pipe in hand and a dog at his side leads a horse and cart, adding to the lively atmosphere. The landscape is dotted with quaint buildings, including a Martello tower, a fortification commonly found along the Irish coast during this period. The black and white contrast of the wood engraving highlights the textures of the clothing, the wooden cart, and the rough terrain beneath the characters' feet. This engraving, a testament to the richness of regionalism during the 19th century, evokes a sense of nostalgia and wonder, inviting us to explore the lives of the people who once called this place home. The image is a poignant reminder of the simple joys and challenges of rural life, and the enduring beauty of the Irish countryside.

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