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The Easter Rising - Dublin, Ireland
The Easter Rising also known as the Easter (or Irish ) Rebellion and referred to erroneously in some contemporary British reports as the Sinn Fein Rebellion - an armed insurrection staged in Ireland during Easter Week, 1916, mounted by Irish republicans who aimed to end British rule in Ireland and establish an independent Irish Republic (whilst the United Kingdom was heavily engaged in World War I). Evidence of the fighting on Sackville Street, Dublin. Date: 1916
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Media ID 11561158
© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Armed Bread Burnt Dublin Easter Eire Fein Insurrection Nationalism Rebellion Republicanism Republicans Rising Ruined Sackville Sectarianism Shells Sinn Violence Violent Week
A4 (29.7 x 21cm) Poster Print
Introducing the Media Storehouse range of historic poster prints, featuring the iconic image "The Easter Rising - Dublin, Ireland." This powerful photograph, Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online, captures the essence of one of the most significant moments in Irish history. The Easter Rising, also known as the Easter Rebellion, was an armed insurrection that took place in Ireland in 1916. This evocative image transports you back in time, offering a glimpse into the passion and determination of those who fought for Irish independence. Add this captivating poster print to your collection and bring a piece of Irish history into your home or office.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 30.3cm x 19.2cm (11.9" x 7.6")
Estimated Product Size is 30.3cm x 21.6cm (11.9" x 8.5")
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.
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This powerful image captures the aftermath of the Easter Rising, a pivotal moment in Irish history that took place during Easter Week in 1916. The rebellion was an armed insurrection led by Irish republicans who sought to end British rule in Ireland and establish an independent Irish Republic. The United Kingdom, heavily engaged in World War I, was taken by surprise by the uprising. The photograph was taken on Sackville Street, now known as O'Connell Street, in the heart of Dublin. The ruins of buildings in the background bear testament to the intense fighting that took place in the city during the rebellion. The statue in the foreground, which appears undamaged, stands as a silent witness to the political, violent, and sectarian clashes that erupted during this tumultuous time. The Easter Rising marked the beginning of the end of British rule in Ireland and the rise of Irish nationalism and republicanism. The rebellion was initially put down by British forces, but the aftermath brought about a shift in public opinion in Ireland and led to the eventual establishment of the Irish Free State in 1922. The image also serves as a reminder of the human cost of the conflict, with the scattered debris and burnt-out shells hinting at the destruction and chaos that engulfed the city during the rebellion. The presence of a loaf of bread on the ground adds a poignant touch to the scene, symbolizing the struggle for basic necessities amid the chaos and uncertainty of those days.
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