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Irish gentlemen descend into an underground hostel, 1821
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Irish gentlemen descend into an underground hostel, 1821
Irish gentlemen descend into an underground hostel near Dirty Lane, Dublin, with beds and cheap victuals. Adventures in a Snoozing Cellar. Handcoloured engraving 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, taken from Pierce Egan's "Real Life in Ireland," published in 1829, captures a moment of unexpected adventure for a group of Irish gentlemen in 1821. The scene unfolds near Dirty Lane in Dublin, where the men are seen descending into an underground hostel. The dimly lit cellar offers a respite from the bustling city above, with beds and cheap victuals ready to provide sustenance and rest. The image is filled with a sense of merriment and camaraderie, as the men, including the regally dressed Brian Boru Esq. and Sir Shawn O'Dogherty, laugh and chat amongst themselves. However, the tranquility is about to be disrupted as a sudden squall outside threatens to upset their peaceful evening. The presence of a rowboat near the entrance hints at a recent arrival by water, perhaps from the Dublin harbour or even a Royal Navy battleship in the ocean. The gentlemen, some of whom are seen with a peg leg, seem unfazed by the impending storm, ready to face whatever challenges the night may bring. This engraving is a captivating snapshot of life during the Regency and Georgian eras in Ireland, filled with caricature, satire, and comedy. The image invites us to join the gentlemen on their rovings, rambles, and sprees, as they navigate the ups and downs of their adventures with a spirit of joviality and resilience.
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