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Cartoon depicting the riots in New York on St Patricks Day 1867, published in Harpers Weekly, April 6 1867 (wood engraving)
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Cartoon depicting the riots in New York on St Patricks Day 1867, published in Harpers Weekly, April 6 1867 (wood engraving)
TPG440670 Cartoon depicting the riots in New York on St Patricks Day 1867, published in Harpers Weekly, April 6 1867 (wood engraving) by Nast, Thomas (1840-1902); Private Collection; (add.info.: This riot began on Grand Street during the St. Patricks Day parade and descended into a brawl between Irish immigrants and the police; In this cartoon the Irish are depicted as simian thugs who would just as readily beat up each other as the police; Stereotyping of the new wave of Irish immigrants as being hot-headed, old fashioned drunks was rife at this time; " The day we celebrate" ; )
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Agitation Blood Blurred Motion Chaos Lower New York Motion New York City New York Police Policemen Riot Sarcasm Sarcastic Simian Stereotype Stereotypical Unrest Vue De New York Ape Like Brawl
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This wood engraving by Thomas Nast, titled "Cartoon depicting the riots in New York on St Patricks Day 1867" offers a satirical glimpse into the chaos and violence that unfolded during this historic event. Published in Harpers Weekly on April 6,1867, it provides a scathing commentary on the clashes between Irish immigrants and the police. In this thought-provoking cartoon, Nast portrays the Irish as simian thugs, emphasizing their perceived hot-headedness and old-fashioned drunkenness. The image captures a brawl erupting amidst the St. Patrick's Day parade on Grand Street, with both Irish immigrants and policemen engaged in violent altercations. It is clear that Nast employs stereotypical imagery to depict these individuals as ape-like figures who are just as likely to fight amongst themselves as they are to confront law enforcement. The artist's use of sarcasm is evident through his portrayal of this significant day of celebration for the Irish community. By labeling it "The day we celebrate" he highlights how such festivities were marred by unrest and civil disorder. Nast's satirical drawing serves as a powerful social commentary on the stereotypes associated with new wave Irish immigrants at that time. Through his biting satire, he challenges prevailing prejudices while also capturing the intense motion and blurred action of this tumultuous event in Lower New York City. This remarkable print from Bridgeman Images offers viewers an opportunity to reflect upon historical tensions surrounding immigration, cultural identity, and societal perceptions during one of America's most iconic holidays – St. Patrick's Day.
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