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Irish gentlemen slumming it in a barnyard shebeen, Dublin
Irish gentlemen slumming it in a barnyard shebeen, Dublin. Peg-leg officer falls among pigs, geese and potatoes. Disagreeable Adventures of Brian Boru and Captain Grammachree in an Irish Whiskey Parlour. Handcoloured engraving after an illustration by Marks from Pierce Egans Real Life in Ireland, or the Day and Night Scenes, Rovings, Rambles, and Sprees, Bulls, Blunders, Bodderation and Blarney, of Brian Boru Esq. and his Elegant Friend Sir Shawn O Dogherty, published by William Evans, London, 1829
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This intriguing handcoloured engraving captures the lively and unruly atmosphere of an Irish barnyard shebeen in Dublin during the Regency era. The scene is filled with Irish gentlemen, some dressed in finery, others in more rustic attire, all gathered together in the dimly lit, makeshift whiskey parlor. In the center of the image, a peg-leg police officer, identified as Brian Boru, stumbles among the pigs, geese, and potatoes, having apparently overindulged in the local spirits. The audience, seated in various makeshift stalls, balconies, and boxes, watches the scene unfold with a mix of amusement and anticipation. A small orchestra plays lively tunes, adding to the festive atmosphere. However, the mood quickly turns sour as a disagreement between Boru and Captain Grammachree escalates into a violent row. Boru, brandishing a shillelagh, swings wildly, sending patrons scrambling for cover. This engraving, taken from Pierce Egan's "Real Life in Ireland," published in London in 1829, offers a satirical and comedic glimpse into the rough and rowdy world of Irish rural life. The caricatured portrayal of the Irish people and their love of whiskey and merriment was a popular theme during this period, reflecting the prevailing attitudes and stereotypes of the time.
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