Photographic Print : Leaving Queenstown
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Leaving Queenstown
A large crowd of Irish emigrants gather at the harbour at Queenstown ready to depart for a new life in America
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1874 Depart Emigrant Emigrants Emigration Gather Immigrants Immigration Leaving Passengers Queenstown Ready Voyage
14"x11" Photo Print
Experience the emotion and history of Ireland's Great Famine through the captivating image of "Leaving Queenstown" by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online. This photograph, taken at the bustling harbor of Queenstown (now Cobh), Ireland, captures a poignant moment in history as a large crowd of Irish emigrants prepare to embark on their journey to America. Our Media Storehouse range of Photographic Prints brings the rich storytelling of this iconic image into your home or office. Each print is meticulously crafted using high-quality materials and printing techniques, ensuring a stunning and long-lasting addition to your space. Transport yourself back in time and add a touch of history to your decor with this evocative and moving piece.
Photo prints are produced on Kodak professional photo paper resulting in timeless and breath-taking prints which are also ideal for framing. The colors produced are rich and vivid, with accurate blacks and pristine whites, resulting in prints that are truly timeless and magnificent. Whether you're looking to display your prints in your home, office, or gallery, our range of photographic prints are sure to impress. Dimensions refers to the size of the paper in inches.
Our Photo Prints are in a large range of sizes and are printed on Archival Quality Paper for excellent colour reproduction and longevity. They are ideal for framing (our Framed Prints use these) at a reasonable cost. Alternatives include cheaper Poster Prints and higher quality Fine Art Paper, the choice of which is largely dependant on your budget.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 35.5cm x 24cm (14" x 9.4")
Estimated Product Size is 35.5cm x 27.9cm (14" x 11")
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
Leaving Queenstown: A Historical Moment of Irish Emigration (September 1874) This evocative photograph captures a poignant moment in Irish history as a large crowd of emigrants, filled with hope and trepidation, gather at the harbour of Queenstown, County Cork, Ireland, in September 1874. The image, taken from the SS Rajputana as it prepared to depart for America, documents the beginning of a new life for these Irish emigrants. The scene is one of bustling activity, with families and individuals, many of whom are dressed in their Sunday best, saying their final goodbyes to loved ones. The air is thick with emotion, as the reality of their departure sets in. The harbour, once a symbol of connection to their homeland, now serves as a gateway to an uncertain future in a new world. The Irish emigration experience was a significant chapter in the history of both Ireland and America. Between 1845 and 1921, over 10 million Irish people left their homeland, with the majority heading to the United States. The reasons for emigration were varied, including poverty, famine, and the search for better opportunities. This photograph, taken in 1874, is a poignant reminder of the human stories behind the statistics. It invites us to reflect on the courage and resilience of those who left everything behind to start anew, and the profound impact that their journey had on both the sending and receiving countries. The SS Rajputana, a steamship operated by the Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway Company, was one of many vessels that carried Irish emigrants across the Atlantic. This photograph, however, is not about the company or the commercial aspects of the emigration process. Instead, it invites us to connect with the human stories that lie at the heart of this historical moment.
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