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Irish gentlemen fighting a duel with pistols, Dublin, 1821
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Irish gentlemen fighting a duel with pistols, Dublin, 1821
Irish gentleman Brian Boru and Naval officer Tarpaulin fighting a duel with pistols, Dublin, 1821. Seconds and members of the Duelling Society of Dublin attending. Squire Boru giving Old Tarpaulin a quietus in a Duel. Handcoloured engraving after an illustration by Marks 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 hand-colored engraving captures the essence of Irish gentility and the code of honor during the Regency era in Dublin, as depicted in Pierce Egan's "Real Life in Ireland." The scene shows an intense duel between two distinguished gentlemen, Brian Boru and Old Tarpaulin, both armed with pistols. The duel took place in 1821, and the seconds and members of the Duelling Society of Dublin are seen in attendance, ensuring a fair and honorable contest. Brian Boru, a squire, wears the finery of the time, complete with a top hat and a monocle, while Old Tarpaulin, a naval officer, is shown with a peg leg. The duel is taking place in a dimly lit area, possibly a taproom or shebeen, where the aroma of whisky and beer fills the air. Graffiti adorns the walls, reflecting the rough and tumble nature of the establishment. The duelists' friends, Sir Shawn O'Dogherty and Paddy Peg, are also present, their expressions a mix of excitement and concern. The atmosphere is tense, with the threat of violence ever present. The sheriffs and other law enforcement officers are nowhere to be seen, highlighting the lawlessness that pervaded Dublin during this period. This engraving, taken from Pierce Egan's popular publication, is a satirical and comedic commentary on the Irish society of the time, with its caricatured portrayal of the duelists and their friends. The image provides a fascinating glimpse into the past, offering a unique insight into the culture and customs of Ireland during the Georgian era.
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