Fine Art Print : Emigration. Irish Emigration. The Emigration Agents Office
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Emigration. Irish Emigration. The Emigration Agents Office
Engraving of the Emigration Office at Cork, of Mr G. O Neil. Crowded with men discussing business and reading papers and families with women and children sitting on boxes, waiting for their ship
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Media ID 4391147
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1851 Boxes Business Cork Crowded Discussing Emigration Families Off Ice Papers Waiting
20"x20" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step back in time with our exquisite selection of Fine Art Prints from Media Storehouse, featuring the poignant and historically significant engraving, "The Emigration Office at Cork" by G. O'Neil. This evocative image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, captures the bustling scene of families and individuals seeking new opportunities abroad. With men deep in conversation and poring over papers, and women and children sitting patiently on boxes, this powerful piece offers a glimpse into the rich history of Irish Emigration. Add this beautiful print to your home or office to inspire reflection and appreciation for the past.
21x7 image printed on 27x13 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.
Our fine art prints are high-quality prints made using a paper called Photo Rag. This 100% cotton rag fibre paper is known for its exceptional image sharpness, rich colors, and high level of detail, making it a popular choice for professional photographers and artists. Photo rag paper is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print. If you can afford to spend more on a higher quality paper, then Photo Rag is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 36.8cm x 17.7cm (14.5" x 7")
Estimated Product Size is 68.6cm x 33cm (27" x 13")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative engraving, titled 'The Emigration Office at Cork,' offers a glimpse into the bustling scene of Ireland's Emigration Agents Office in the mid-19th century. The year was 1851, and the port city of Cork served as a major hub for Irish emigrants setting sail for a new life abroad. The image, produced by G.O'Neil, captures the raw emotion and anticipation of those about to embark on a journey that would change their lives forever. The engraving portrays a crowded room filled with men engrossed in business transactions and reading papers, their faces etched with concern and determination. Families, huddled together on wooden crates and boxes, wait patiently with women and children, their expressions a mix of anxiety and hope. The air is thick with the palpable sense of uncertainty and the promise of a new beginning. The Emigration Office at Cork was a place where dreams were born and lives were altered. It was a place where the Irish, driven by economic hardship and the prospect of a better future, came to seek assistance and guidance from the agents who would help them navigate the complex and often treacherous waters of the Atlantic. As the men conducted their business, the families waited, their eyes fixed on the horizon, their hearts filled with hope and the promise of a new life. The ships, anchored offshore, loomed large on the horizon, a symbol of the unknown and the adventure that awaited those brave enough to make the journey. This historical engraving offers a poignant reminder of the human spirit's resilience and the lengths to which people will go to secure a better future for themselves and their loved ones. The Emigration Office at Cork stands as a testament to the indomitable Irish spirit and the enduring legacy of those who dared to dream and to leave their homeland in search of a new beginning.
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