Fine Art Print : Union Workhouse, Limerick, Ireland, perspective view
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Union Workhouse, Limerick, Ireland, perspective view
The Union workhouse at Limerick, Ireland, was designed by George Wilkinson and opened in 1841. This 1847 view shows the workhouse after proposed enlargements. The buildings comprised an entrance block (bottom right), four-storey main block, central dining hall/chapel linking to the infirmary (large side wings), and fever blocks (top left). The grounds were divided into separate walled yards for different categories of inmate
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1840s 1841 1847 Block Blocks Chapel Dining Fever Grounds Homeless Homelessness Infirmary Kitchen L Aw Legislation Limerick Main Pauper Paupers Plan Poor Poverty Proposed Segregated Segregation Separate Storey Walled Walls Wilkinson Wings Workhouse Workhouses Yards Designed
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step into the past with our exquisite Fine Art Print of Union Workhouse, Limerick, Ireland. This captivating perspective view, taken from Mary Evans Prints Online, showcases the Union Workhouse as it stood in 1847, after proposed enlargements. Designed by George Wilkinson and opened in 1841, this historic structure is a poignant reminder of Ireland's past. Bring the rich history of Limerick into your home or office with our high-quality, rights managed print. Experience the beauty and depth of this fine art print, perfect for those who appreciate history and art.
20x16 image printed on 26x22 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 50.8cm x 36cm (20" x 14.2")
Estimated Product Size is 66cm x 55.9cm (26" x 22")
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 perspective view of the Union Workhouse in Limerick, Ireland, captures the imposing architecture of this Victorian institution designed by George Wilkinson and opened in 1841. The image, taken in 1847, shows the workhouse after proposed enlargements, which included the addition of fever blocks at the top left. The main block, visible in the center, is a four-storey building that housed the dining hall and chapel, linking to the infirmary in the large side wings. The entrance block is located at the bottom right. The grounds of the workhouse were divided into separate walled yards for different categories of inmates, including the entrance, kitchen, aerial, homeless, and union yards. The Union Workhouse in Limerick was part of a larger legislative response to poverty and vagrancy during the 1840s. The workhouse system aimed to provide a deterrent to outdoor relief and to segregate the able-bodied from the infirm, elderly, and destitute. The design of the Union Workhouse in Limerick reflects the harsh realities of the time, with its imposing walls and segregated yards. The birds flying overhead add a sense of contrast to the somber scene, reminding us of the natural world that existed even within the confines of this institution. The Union Workhouse in Limerick stands as a testament to a bygone era, providing a glimpse into the history of poverty, legislation, and architecture in Ireland during the 1800s.
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