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Posting in Ireland, 1805 (coloured etching) (see also 266475)
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Posting in Ireland, 1805 (coloured etching) (see also 266475)
BSA266474 Posting in Ireland, 1805 (coloured etching) (see also 266475) by Smith, Charles Lorraine (1751-1835); 51x61 cm; Private Collection; eThe British Sporting Art Trust; English, out of copyright
Media ID 22952426
© The British Sporting Art Trust / Bridgeman Images
Amputee Barefoot Chicken Coaching Driver Emaciated Farmyard Horse And Carriage Impoverished Menacing Piglets Pitchfork Rags Ramshackle Rickety Suckling Tavern Thin Wench Whip Wooden Leg
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This coloured etching, titled "Posting in Ireland, 1805" by Charles Lorraine Smith, offers a glimpse into the rural life of Ireland during the early 19th century. Measuring at an impressive 51x61 cm, this print captures a moment filled with both satirical and poignant elements. In this scene, we witness a farmer and his family struggling to make ends meet. The impoverished surroundings are evident as they reside in a ramshackle farmhouse with a broken wheel nearby. The thin and emaciated figures depict the harsh reality of poverty that plagued many Irish communities during this time. The central figure is an amputee man with a wooden leg who serves as the driver of their rickety horse-drawn carriage. A menacing whip rests in his hand while he gazes upon the farmyard where piglets roam freely alongside chickens and sow. A female wench can be seen smoking while suckling her child barefooted. Smith's caricature-like style adds satire to the composition, highlighting social issues such as poverty and class divide prevalent during that era. Despite its humorous undertones, this artwork sheds light on the struggles faced by ordinary people living in rural Ireland. Displayed within private collections under The British Sporting Art Trust's ownership, this engraving continues to serve as a visual reminder of historical hardships endured by those less fortunate. Its intricate details invite viewers to reflect upon societal inequalities while appreciating Smith's skillful portrayal of everyday life in early 19th-century
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