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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 Pocket Book
Greetings Card (7"x5")
Add a touch of historical charm to your greetings with our Media Storehouse collection featuring the engraving "Fly-Leaves from the Pocket-Book of a Soldier in Ireland, with a Detachment on the West Coast" by Bridgeman Images. This exquisite fine art print showcases a soldier's pocket book fly-leaves, adorned with a scene of a detachment on the west coast of Ireland. The intricate details and beautiful shading of this English School engraving make it a timeless and thoughtful addition to your greeting card collection. Perfect for expressing heartfelt sentiments, this unique design is sure to impress and delight.
Folded Greeting Cards (12.5x17.5 cm) have a laminate finish and are supplied with an envelope. The front and inside can be personalised with text in a selection of fonts, layouts and colours.
Greetings Cards suitable for Birthdays, Weddings, Anniversaries, Graduations, Thank You and much more
Estimated Product Size is 12.5cm x 17.5cm (4.9" x 6.9")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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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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