Girl of Claddagh or Fishing Suburb, Galway, 1855. Creator: A. Bradstreet

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Girl of Claddagh or Fishing Suburb, Galway, 1855. Creator: A. Bradstreet

Girl of Claddagh or Fishing Suburb, Galway, 1855

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1850s Bare Feet Bucket Carrying On Head Child Labour Class Feet Fisherfolk Fishing Foot Ireland Irish Pail Social Class Working Class

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This evocative black and white image, titled "Girl of Claddagh or Fishing Suburb, Galway, 1855," is a poignant depiction of everyday life in a fishing community in Ireland during the mid-19th century. Captured by the skilled hand of artist A. Bradstreet using pen and brown ink on ivory wove paper laid down on cream wove paper, the print offers a glimpse into the world of the working class fisherfolk who made their living from the sea. The young woman in the foreground, barefoot and dressed in simple, worn apparel, carries a large pail on her head as she walks along the wooden pier. Her young companions, also barefoot and dressed in similar clothing, follow closely behind, each carrying their own wooden pails and treenware. The girls' bare feet and the woodenware they carry are remnants of a time when life was simple and hard work was a daily necessity. The scene is set against the backdrop of the rugged Irish coastline, with the dark waters of the bay stretching out before them. The girls' bodies, etched with the lines of labor and the weight of their burdens, are a testament to the physical demands of their work. The image is a powerful reminder of the social class distinctions that existed during this time, as well as the harsh realities of life for those in the working class. This print, now housed in the Art Institute of Chicago, is a valuable addition to the institution's extensive collection of prints and drawings. It offers a unique perspective on the past, inviting us to reflect on the lives of those who came before us and the ways in which their experiences continue to shape our world today.

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