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Sketches in the Isle of Skye, the Crofters Land League (engraving)
1622947 Sketches in the Isle of Skye, the Crofters Land League (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches in the Isle of Skye, the Crofters Land League. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 13 December 1884.
English School (19th Century)); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection
Media ID 22318492
© Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection / Bridgeman Images
Ashore Bidge Bows Bringing Constructing Conveying Crofters Direction Horn Huts Islands Isle Of Skye Isles Landlord Lodge Marines Opening Patriarch Pedestrian Bridge Picts Police Postman Scotland Scotish Sheriff Skye Sorting Stone Bridge Supplies Supsension Bridge Tide Wading Wooden Bridge Portree Staffin
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The captivating engraving titled "Sketches in the Isle of Skye, the Crofters Land League" takes us on a visual journey to 19th-century Scotland. This intricate artwork, created by an English School artist, offers a glimpse into the lives and struggles of crofters living on this picturesque island. In this bustling scene, we witness various activities unfolding simultaneously. Women gather at the bay, diligently sorting letters brought by boats from afar. The arrival of HMS Forester signals an important event as it brings supplies ashore for these hardworking crofters. Meanwhile, a patriarch leads his fellow villagers in prayer while wading through low tide towards their huts. Amidst all this commotion, a meeting is taking place between crofters and their landlord. Bows are exchanged as negotiations unfold under the watchful eye of the sheriff. Nearby stands a bridge connecting different parts of Skye's topography – symbolizing unity and connection within this community. As we explore further into the image's details, we notice marines conveying assistance to those in need while police officers maintain order amidst growing tensions surrounding land rights issues. A postman makes his way towards Portree with important correspondence for distant villages. This engraving not only showcases transportation methods such as tugboats but also highlights elements unique to Scottish culture like Highland Land League activism and traditional attire worn by locals known as Britons or Picts. Bridgeman Images has preserved this historical gem that allows us to delve deep into Skye's past – reminding us of its rich heritage and resilience against adversity.
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