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Ops Volunteers in Dublin
O.P.S Ulster Volunteers ride on horseback through the streets of Dublin during the Easter rising of April 1916
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Dublin Easter Fein Horse Back Rebellion Ride Rising Sinn Ulster Volunteers
10"x8" (25x20cm) Photo Print
Bring history to life with our exquisite selection of Photographic Prints from Media Storehouse, featuring this iconic image of Ops Volunteers on horseback during the Easter Rising in Dublin. Captured by Mary Evans Prints Online, this Rights Managed photograph transports you back in time to the pivotal events of April 1916. Add a touch of historical significance to your home or office with this stunning, high-quality print.
Ideal for framing, Australian made Photo Prints are produced on high-quality 270 gsm lustre photo paper which has a subtle shimmer adding a touch of elegance, designed to enhance their visual appeal.
Our Photo Prints are in a large range of sizes and are printed on Archival Quality Paper for excellent colour reproduction and longevity. They are ideal for framing (our Framed Prints use these) at a reasonable cost. Alternatives include cheaper Poster Prints and higher quality Fine Art Paper, the choice of which is largely dependant on your budget.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 25.4cm x 19cm (10" x 7.5")
Estimated Product Size is 25.4cm x 20.3cm (10" x 8")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures the moment during the Easter Rising of 1916 in Dublin, Ireland, when members of the Ops Volunteers, also known as the Ulster Volunteers, rode on horseback through the city streets. The Easter Rising was an insurrection in Ireland during Easter Week, April 24 to 29, 1916, in which a number of nationalist revolutionary groups aimed to end British rule in Ireland and establish an independent Irish Republic. The Ops Volunteers, a paramilitary organization formed in 1913, were predominantly Protestant and Ulster Unionist in composition. They were opposed to Home Rule for Ireland and saw themselves as defenders of the Union with Great Britain. However, during the Easter Rising, some Ops Volunteers, led by Major John MacBride, joined the rebellion and fought alongside the Irish Republican Brotherhood and the Irish Citizen Army. In this photograph, the Ops Volunteers can be seen riding through the streets of Dublin, their horses' hooves pounding on the cobblestones, as they make their way through the chaos of the rebellion. The soldiers are dressed in their uniforms, some carrying rifles, while others brandish swords or revolvers. The scene is one of both defiance and determination, as the volunteers march through the city, likely on their way to join the fighting. The Easter Rising ultimately failed to achieve its objectives, but it is considered a pivotal moment in Irish history, as it marked the beginning of the end of British rule in Ireland and paved the way for the Irish War of Independence and, eventually, the establishment of the Irish Free State. This photograph is a powerful reminder of the events of that fateful week in April 1916 and the complex political and military dynamics at play during a time of great upheaval in Irish history.
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