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Fine Art Print : Toddler with IRA graffiti, Belfast, Northern Ireland
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Toddler with IRA graffiti, Belfast, Northern Ireland
A toddler stands in front of a wall displaying IRA graffiti, in Belfast, Northern Ireland. Date: 1969
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Media ID 14343916
© Mary Evans Picture Library/DAVID LEWIS HODGSON
1969 Belfast Best Graffiti Graffitti Grafitti Nationalism Nationalist Shamrock Slogan Stand
9"x6" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step into history with our captivating Fine Art Print from the Media Storehouse collection. This evocative image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, captures a poignant moment in time as a toddler explores the raw energy of Belfast's past, with the iconic IRA graffiti serving as a powerful backdrop. This rights-managed print, depicting the date of 1969, is a mesmerizing addition to any space, inviting reflection on the complexities of history and the innocence of childhood. Bring this thought-provoking piece into your home or office to spark conversation and inspire new perspectives.
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 Product Size is 38.1cm x 30.5cm (15" x 12")
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
In this evocative black-and-white photograph, a toddler stands boldly in front of a wall adorned with graffiti in the heart of Belfast, Northern Ireland, during the tumultuous year of 1969. The young boy, dressed in a red sweater and trousers, gazes intently at the wall behind him, his expression a curious mix of fascination and innocence. The graffiti, scrawled in bold, white letters, proudly declares "IRA," the initials of the Irish Republican Army, a paramilitary organization that sought to end British rule in Northern Ireland and unite the region with the Republic of Ireland. The backdrop of this scene is the volatile political climate of the late 1960s in Northern Ireland, a time marked by escalating tensions between the predominantly Protestant unionist community and the Catholic nationalist population. The graffiti on the wall is a potent symbol of the nationalist sentiment that was growing in strength during this period, as the IRA and other nationalist groups sought to assert their presence and challenge the British authorities. The photograph captures a moment of intrigue and innocence amidst the political turmoil, as the toddler, unaware of the larger historical context, explores the world around him. The image also highlights the power of communication through writing, as the graffiti serves as a powerful tool for expressing political ideas and rallying support for a cause. The use of the shamrock, a symbol of Ireland, and the slogans "George Best is a Bigot" and "Free H-Blocks," further underscore the nationalist sentiment and the complex political landscape of the time. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the historical significance of graffiti as a means of political expression and a testament to the enduring power of images to capture the essence of a moment in history.
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