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Poster Print : Irish Emigrants Waiting for a Train, 1864 (oil on canvas)
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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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A4 (29.7 x 21cm) Poster Print
Step back in time with our exquisite Irish Emigrants Waiting for a Train poster print. This evocative oil on canvas painting, created by Erskine Nicol in 1864, captures the poignant moment of Irish emigrants gathered at a train station, their hopes and dreams lying ahead. The rich colors and intricate details of this Fine Art Finder masterpiece from Bridgeman Images transport you to a bygone era. Bring history into your home or office with this stunning and authentic work of art.
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Estimated Product Size is 21.6cm x 30.3cm (8.5" x 11.9")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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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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