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Painting King William Black, Dublin, 1822, illustration from Cassell
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Painting King William Black, Dublin, 1822, illustration from Cassell
STC393289 Painting King William Black, Dublin, 1822, illustration from Cassells Illustrated History of England (engraving) (sepia photo) by English School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: King William III of England (1650-1702), Prince of Orange; statue was decorated with orange flowers and ribbons by Protestants on the Kings birthday and on the anniversary of the Battle of the Boyne; painted black by opponents, mainly Jacobites and Tories; statue stands in front of Trinity College, Dublin; ); The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright
Media ID 22675952
© The Stapleton Collection / Bridgeman Images
1821 Protest Protesting Protestors Vandalism Vandals Catholics Vandalising
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The captivating print titled "Painting King William Black, Dublin, 1822" takes us back to a significant moment in history. This sepia-toned engraving from Cassell's Illustrated History of England captures the aftermath of a political protest that unfolded in Dublin during the early 19th century. The statue of King William III, also known as Prince of Orange, stands proudly in front of Trinity College amidst an atmosphere charged with religious and political tension. On one side, Protestant supporters adorned the statue with orange flowers and ribbons to commemorate the King's birthday and the Battle of the Boyne. However, on this occasion, opponents took matters into their own hands. Jacobites and Tories painted the revered figure black as an act of defiance against what they perceived as oppressive rule. This image serves as a stark reminder of Ireland's turbulent past and its deep-rooted divisions. It encapsulates not only religious conflict but also political unrest within society at that time. The vandalized statue becomes a symbol for both Catholic dissenters and Irish protestors who sought to challenge authority through acts like these. Preserved within private collections today, this photograph allows us to reflect upon historical events that shaped Ireland's identity while reminding us how art can become entwined with politics and social movements throughout history.
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