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Lord Longbow, the Alarmist, discovering the Miseries of Ireland, pub. 1798 (hand coloured engraving)
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Lord Longbow, the Alarmist, discovering the Miseries of Ireland, pub. 1798 (hand coloured engraving)
2966817 Lord Longbow, the Alarmist, discovering the Miseries of Ireland, pub. 1798 (hand coloured engraving) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Private Collection; (add.info.: Francis Rawdon-Hastings (1754-1826) Lord Moira or Longbow ; drew attention to the atrocities committed in the suppression of the Irish Rebellion of 1798; Irish enchantress Moll Coggin riding a ram; the bonnet rouge symbolizes the belief that the French were supporting the rebels; ); The Stapleton Collection
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The hand-coloured engraving titled "Lord Longbow, the Alarmist, discovering the Miseries of Ireland" by James Gillray is a powerful and satirical depiction of the Irish Rebellion of 1798. The image captures the atrocities committed during this dark period in history while also critiquing the British government's response to it. In the foreground, we see Lord Longbow (Francis Rawdon-Hastings), who drew attention to the brutal suppression of the rebellion. He stands on a coastal cliff, illuminated by a full moon, symbolizing his role as an alarmist shedding light on Ireland's miseries. Riding beside him is Moll Coggin, an Irish enchantress representing both Ireland's allure and its suffering. The scene is filled with disturbing imagery that highlights the barbarity inflicted upon Ireland. A woman being stabbed represents violence against innocent civilians, while a hanged man signifies executions carried out by British forces. Shockingly, there is even a depiction of someone eating a baby—a grotesque metaphor for famine and starvation. Gillray uses symbolism throughout; most notably, he includes soldiers wearing liberty caps associated with French revolutionaries to suggest French support for rebels. Additionally, witches and sorceresses evoke notions of dark magic and manipulation at play in political affairs. This print serves as both historical documentation and scathing social commentary on Britain's handling of Irish affairs during this tumultuous time. Through Gillray's masterful artistry and biting satire, viewers are confronted with uncomfortable truths about power dynamics between nations and their devastating consequences for ordinary people caught in their wake.
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