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Departure of Irish Emigrants (engraving)
1590325 Departure of Irish Emigrants (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Departure of Irish Emigrants. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 2 April 1881.
English School (19th Century)); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection
Media ID 22550250
© Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection / Bridgeman Images
Departure Emigration Irish Emigrants
Greetings Card (7"x5")
Add a touch of history and sentiment to your greetings with Media Storehouse's exquisite range of Departure of Irish Emigrants greeting cards. Featuring the hauntingly beautiful engraving by an English School artist from the 19th century, this card captures the poignant moment of Irish emigrants bidding farewell to their homeland. The intricate details of the image, sourced from Bridgeman Images at Fine Art Finder, transport you back in time, making it a thoughtful and meaningful gift for any occasion. Express your emotions with our beautifully designed, historically rich, and emotionally evocative Departure of Irish Emigrants greeting cards.
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 "Departure of Irish Emigrants" transports us back to the 19th century when Ireland was grappling with poverty and a mass exodus of its people. The image, part of a private collection, captures the poignant moment when Irish families bid farewell to their homeland in search of better opportunities abroad. The scene is filled with emotion as men, women, and children gather on the shores, clutching their meager belongings tightly. Their faces reflect both hope and sadness - hope for a brighter future but also sorrow at leaving behind everything they have known. The artist from the English School masterfully depicts this mix of emotions through intricate details and skillful use of light and shadow. As we delve into history through this print, we are reminded of the hardships faced by these brave emigrants who left their beloved country behind due to economic struggles. This engraving originally appeared in The Illustrated London News in April 1881, serving as a visual narrative that shed light on the plight of Irish emigrants during that time. Bridgeman Images' Fine Art Finder has preserved this powerful artwork for us to contemplate today. It serves as a reminder not only of Ireland's troubled past but also highlights the resilience and determination displayed by those who sought new beginnings elsewhere.
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