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On Eviction Duty in Ireland, Sketches in Galway with the Military and Police Forces (engraving)
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On Eviction Duty in Ireland, Sketches in Galway with the Military and Police Forces (engraving)
1623463 On Eviction Duty in Ireland, Sketches in Galway with the Military and Police Forces (engraving) by O Kelly, Aloysius (1853-1941) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: On Eviction Duty in Ireland, Sketches in Galway with the Military and Police Forces. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 1 May 1886.
A O Kelly); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection
Media ID 23074536
© Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection / Bridgeman Images
Bailiff Cars Clearing Driving Estate Evicted Eviction Examining Force Galway Handing Irish Land War Jumping Landing March Marching Police Forces Possession Roof Shelter Sheriff Sick Straw Stream Surgeon Tenant Tenants Thatched Wisp
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This engraving titled "On Eviction Duty in Ireland, Sketches in Galway with the Military and Police Forces" by Aloysius O Kelly takes us back to a significant moment in history. The image depicts a scene during the Irish Land War, specifically illustrating the eviction of tenants from their homes. In this powerful print, we witness the harsh reality faced by families as they are forcibly removed from their dwellings. The military and police forces stand alongside bailiffs and sheriffs, carrying out their duty to enforce evictions. The artist skillfully captures the tension and desperation felt by both sides involved. The composition showcases various elements that add depth to the narrative; a stream flows nearby while boats rest on its banks, symbolizing escape routes for those facing eviction. In contrast, a family huddles together inside a thatched hut, seeking shelter amidst this turmoil. Their belongings lay scattered outside as they prepare for an uncertain future. Amidst all this chaos, one cannot help but notice a wife jumping into action to aid her sick husband while others examine furniture left behind or seek solace under straw roofs. Troops march stoically through the landscape as if clearing away any resistance. This engraving serves as an important historical document shedding light on an era marked by social unrest and land disputes in Ireland. It reminds us of the struggles endured by peasants during this turbulent time and invites reflection upon themes of power dynamics, displacement, and resilience within society.
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