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Irish gentlemen brawling with night watchmen, Dublin, 1822
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Irish gentlemen brawling with night watchmen, Dublin, 1822
Irish gentlemen boxing and brawling with night watchmen, Dublin, 1822. A man in a sedan chair waves a bicorne hat. Brian Boru, Sir Shawn O Dogherty on a Night Row with the Charleys in Dame Street. Handcoloured engraving after an illustration by Henry Alken from Pierce Egans Real Life in Ireland, or the Day and Night Scenes, Rovings, Rambles, and Sprees, Bulls, Blunders, Bodderation and Blarney, of Brian Boru Esq. and his Elegant Friend Sir Shawn O Dogherty, published by William Evans, London, 1829
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This intriguing handcoloured engraving captures the lively and unruly scene of Irish gentlemen engaging in a brawl with night watchmen in Dame Street, Dublin, in 1822. The image is based on an illustration from Pierce Egan's popular publication, "Real Life in Ireland, or the Day and Night Scenes, Rovings, Rambles, and Sprees, Bulls, Blunders, Bodderation and Blarney," which satirically chronicled the social and cultural life of Ireland during the Regency era. At the heart of the melee are Brian Boru, Esq. and Sir Shawn O'Dogherty, two elegant gentlemen, one of whom is seen waving a bicorne hat from the back of a sedan chair. The arrival of King George IV in Ireland on August 12, 1821, had stirred excitement and merriment among the Irish populace, and this scene may have been inspired by the festive atmosphere of the royal tour. The night watchmen, dressed in their traditional uniforms, attempt to restore order amidst the chaos. Peasants in the background cheer and wave hats in support of the Irish gentlemen, adding to the boisterous energy of the scene. This engraving, published by William Evans in London in 1829, is a testament to the vibrant and often unruly spirit of Ireland during the Georgian era. The image is filled with caricature, satire, and comedy, offering a unique glimpse into the social dynamics and cultural traditions of the time.
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