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Irish Whiteboys (engraving)
3656111 Irish Whiteboys (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Irish Whiteboys. Illustration for The Pictorial History of England (W & R Chambers, 1858). Digitally cleaned image.); © Look and Learn
Media ID 25910678
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Agrarian Land Nightly Organisation Raids Ranch Rights Secret Smocks Subsistence Tenant Violent
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This engraving, titled "Irish Whiteboys" takes us back to the 18th century in Ireland. The image showcases a scene of violence and turmoil that plagued the Irish countryside during this time. In the foreground, we see a young boy dressed in white smocks, symbolizing his affiliation with the secret organization known as the Whiteboys. These agrarian rebels fought for their rights as tenants and against oppressive landowners who exploited them for subsistence farming. The print captures a nightly raid by these Irish Whiteboys on a farmer's land. With determination etched on their faces, they carry out acts of defiance against those who had taken advantage of them for far too long. The artist skillfully portrays the tension and danger of this moment through dramatic lighting and dynamic composition. The viewer is transported into this chaotic world where violence was an unfortunate reality in pursuit of justice. "Irish Whiteboys" serves as a powerful reminder of Ireland's turbulent history and the struggles faced by its people in their fight for fair treatment within agriculture. This digitally cleaned image allows us to appreciate not only its historical significance but also admire the artistic mastery behind it.
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