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Irish Distress, gathering Sea-Weed for Food on the Coast of Clare (engraving)
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Irish Distress, gathering Sea-Weed for Food on the Coast of Clare (engraving)
1624378 Irish Distress, gathering Sea-Weed for Food on the Coast of Clare (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Irish Distress, gathering Sea-Weed for Food on the Coast of Clare. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 12 May 1883.
English School (19th Century)); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection
Media ID 22321000
© Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection / Bridgeman Images
Clare Drying Gathering Picking Sea Weed Seaweed
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The engraving "Irish Distress, gathering Sea-Weed for Food on the Coast of Clare" captures a poignant scene from 19th century Ireland. In this image, we see a group of impoverished individuals known as Dhlisk girls diligently picking seaweed along the coastline in Carrigun, County Clare. The print was originally published in The Illustrated London News on May 12,1883. The artwork serves as a stark reminder of the dire poverty and hardship faced by many Irish people during that time. Seaweed was gathered not for pleasure or luxury but out of necessity to supplement their meager diet. With baskets in hand, these resilient individuals scoured the shoreline for edible seaweed, which they would later dry and sell as Dhlisk. The coastal setting adds to the melancholic atmosphere portrayed in this engraving. The crashing waves and rugged cliffs serve as a backdrop to this struggle for survival. It is an evocative representation of the harsh realities endured by those living along Ireland's coastlines. This powerful image offers us a glimpse into history and reminds us of the resilience and resourcefulness exhibited by communities facing extreme adversity. It stands as a testament to human strength amidst challenging circumstances and prompts reflection on issues such as poverty, food insecurity, and social inequality that persist today.
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