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Fly-Leaves from the Pocket-Book of a Soldier in Ireland, with a Detachment on the West Coast (engraving)
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Fly-Leaves from the Pocket-Book of a Soldier in Ireland, with a Detachment on the West Coast (engraving)
1043932 Fly-Leaves from the Pocket-Book of a Soldier in Ireland, with a Detachment on the West Coast (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fly-Leaves from the Pocket-Book of a Soldier in Ireland, with a Detachment on the West Coast. Illustration for The Graphic, 27 January 1883.); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection; English, out of copyright
Media ID 23027646
© Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection / Bridgeman Images
Clare Detachment Dinner En Route Halt Irish Land War Patrolling Quarters West Coast Colleen
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This engraving titled "Fly-Leaves from the Pocket-Book of a Soldier in Ireland, with a Detachment on the West Coast" takes us back to 19th-century Ireland during the tumultuous Irish Land War. The image, originally published in The Graphic on January 27,1883, offers a glimpse into the life of an English soldier stationed in Ireland. In this scene, we find ourselves amidst a detachment of soldiers patrolling the picturesque West Coast. As they halt for dinner and rest their weary feet, one cannot help but notice the soldier's pocket-book filled with fly-leaves that document his experiences and observations during his time in Ireland. The soldier's attention is momentarily diverted as he catches sight of a young colleen passing by. Her presence adds an air of tranquility to this otherwise military setting. It serves as a reminder that even amidst conflict and duty, life continues its course. The engraving captures not only the soldiers' quarters but also provides insight into their daily routines while stationed far away from home. It hints at moments where they can briefly escape their duties and immerse themselves in nature's beauty along the rugged Clare coastline. As we delve deeper into this historical artwork by Bridgeman Images, it invites us to reflect upon both personal stories hidden within these fly-leaves and broader themes such as land ownership disputes that shaped Irish history during that era.
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