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Boys with IRA graffiti, Belfast, Northern Ireland
A group of boys stand in front of IRA graffiti on a wall in Belfast, Northern Ireland. Date: 1969
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Media ID 14343912
© Mary Evans Picture Library/DAVID LEWIS HODGSON
1969 Belfast Dirty Graffiti Graffitti Grafitti Nationalist Piggy Stand
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Experience the raw energy and history of Belfast with this captivating fine art print from Media Storehouse. This evocative image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, depicts a group of boys in 1969, standing in front of IRA graffiti on a wall in the heart of Northern Ireland's bustling city. This rights-managed print offers a unique glimpse into a pivotal moment in history, making it an essential addition to any collection of fine art or historical documentation. Bring the past to life in your home or office with this powerful and thought-provoking piece.
21x14 image printed on 27x20 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 34.3cm x 53.3cm (13.5" x 21")
Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 68.6cm (20" x 27")
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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In this evocative black-and-white photograph taken in 1969, a group of boys proudly pose in front of an IRA (Irish Republican Army) graffiti-covered wall in the heart of Belfast, Northern Ireland. The boys, dressed in casual attire typical of the 1960s, appear carefree and untroubled as they laugh and interact with one another, oblivious to the political tensions simmering beneath the surface. The IRA graffiti adorning the wall serves as a stark reminder of the volatile political climate that engulfed Northern Ireland during this era. The piggy-backed boy in the foreground holds an Irish flag aloft, while another boy in the background displays a collection of Irish flags and badges. These symbols of nationalist pride are a clear indication of the boys' allegiance to the Irish Republican cause. The graffiti on the wall, which includes the slogan "IRA," "IRA Out," and "Up the Ra," reflects the intense political polarization that had long plagued Northern Ireland. The graffiti also serves as a form of communication, a way for the community to express their political views and solidarity in the face of ongoing conflict. Despite the dirt and grime that covers the wall, the photograph captures a moment of innocence and camaraderie among the boys. However, the political backdrop of the image underscores the complex and turbulent history of Northern Ireland during the late 1960s, a time of intense political unrest and violence. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the intersection of childhood, politics, and community during a time of conflict and upheaval in Northern Ireland. It invites us to reflect on the ways in which political ideologies and allegiances shape the experiences of children and young people, even in the most challenging of circumstances.
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