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Irish Emigrants Waiting for a Train, 1864 (oil on canvas)
SAG115180 Irish Emigrants Waiting for a Train, 1864 (oil on canvas) by Nicol, Erskine (1825-1904); Sheffield Galleries and Museums Trust, UK; eSheffield Galleries and Museums Trust; Photo eMuseums Sheffield; Scottish, out of copyright
Media ID 23226640
© Sheffield Galleries and Museums Trust Photo Museums Sheffield / Bridgeman Images
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Bring a piece of history to your morning routine with our Media Storehouse Photo Mug featuring the iconic painting "Irish Emigrants Waiting for a Train, 1864" by Erskine Nicol. This beautiful oil on canvas masterpiece, sourced from Bridgeman Images and the Sheffield Galleries and Museums Trust, captures the poignant moment of Irish emigrants waiting at the train station. Each mug is expertly printed with high-quality, fade-resistant ink to ensure your image remains vibrant and clear. Perfect for tea or coffee, this mug is not only a functional addition to your kitchen but also a thoughtful and unique gift for history or art enthusiasts. Relive the past with every sip.
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Mug Size is 9.6cm high x 8.1cm diameter (3.8" x 3.2")
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The captivating oil painting, "Irish Emigrants Waiting for a Train, 1864" by Nicol Erskine, transports viewers to a poignant moment in history. The canvas depicts a group of impoverished Irish peasants gathered on a desolate platform, their faces etched with weariness and hope. This evocative image captures the harsh realities faced by those forced to leave their homeland during the Victorian era. The artist's meticulous attention to detail brings forth the raw emotions of these emigrants as they await their departure. Their tattered clothing and weathered expressions speak volumes about the poverty that pushed them towards this uncertain journey. Each figure seems lost in thought, contemplating what lies ahead while clinging onto remnants of familiarity. This painting serves as a powerful reminder of the mass exodus that occurred during this period due to economic hardship and political unrest in Ireland. It highlights not only the physical struggles faced by these individuals but also their resilience and determination to seek better opportunities elsewhere. Through his skillful brushstrokes, Erskine captures both the individual stories within this larger narrative and the collective experience shared by countless Irish emigrants at that time. This artwork stands as an enduring testament to human strength amidst adversity and invites us to reflect upon our own connections with migration and displacement throughout history. Displayed proudly within Sheffield Galleries and Museums Trust in the UK, this print continues to inspire contemplation on themes of poverty, refuge-seeking, and historical journeys undertaken against all odds.
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