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Irish gentleman in a whisky bar in Dublin prison, 1821
Irish gentleman in Croftons whisky and beer bar in Dublin prison, 1821. Bankrupt Brian Boru with his friends in the taproom drinking with criminals and debtors. The Tap in Sheriffs Prison. Handcoloured engraving 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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1821 Bankrupt Blake Blarney Blunders Bodderation Boru Brian Bulls Cell Comedy Debtors Dublin Egan Gaol Gentleman Georgian Hearth Inmate Introducing Introduction Odogherty Paddy Pierce Prison Rambles Real Regency Rovings Satire Shawn Sheriffs Sprees Swan Whisky Exciseman
16"x24" (61x41cm) Metal Print
Step into the past with our stunning Metal Print of an Irish gentleman enjoying a drink at Crofton's Whisky and Beer Bar in Dublin Prison, 1821. This captivating image from Mary Evans Picture Library showcases a bankrupt Brian Boru and his companions, mingling with criminals and debtors in the taproom. The vintage atmosphere is brought to life through the rich, vibrant colors and textures of the Metal Print. Add a touch of history and intrigue to your home decor with this unique and eye-catching piece.
Made with durable metal and luxurious printing techniques, our metal photo prints go beyond traditional canvases, adding a cool, modern touch to your space. Wall mount on back. Eco-friendly 100% post-consumer recycled ChromaLuxe aluminum surface. The thickness of the print is 0.045". Featuring a Scratch-resistant surface and Rounded corners. Backing hangers are attached to the back of the print and float the print 1/2-inch off the wall when hung, the choice of hanger may vary depending on size and International orders will come with Float Mount hangers only. Finished with a brilliant white high gloss surface for unsurpassed detail and vibrance. Printed using Dye-Sublimation and for best care we recommend a non-ammonia glass cleaner, water, or isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol to prevent harming the print surface. We recommend using a clean, lint-free cloth to wipe off the print. The ultra-hard surface is scratch-resistant, waterproof and weatherproof. Avoid direct sunlight exposure.
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Estimated Product Size is 61.5cm x 41.2cm (24.2" x 16.2")
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.
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This intriguing handcoloured engraving, titled 'Irish gentleman in Crofton's whisky and beer bar in Dublin prison, 1821,' offers a glimpse into the colorful and unconventional social scene of Dublin's Sheriffs Prison during the Regency era. The image captures a group of men gathered around a cozy hearth in the prison taproom, known as 'The Tap.' Among them is the bankrupt Irish gentleman, Brian Boru, dressed in fine attire, with a pipe in hand and a mug of whisky in front of him. Boru, a man of apparent means, is seen in the company of criminals and debtors, including the one-legged Captain Blake and Sir Shawn O'Dogherty, who is depicted with a swag bag and a bottle of liquor. The scene is set in Crofton's whisky and beer bar, a notorious watering hole within the prison walls. The engraving, taken from Pierce Egan's 'Real Life in Ireland,' published in 1829, is a satirical illustration of the day and night scenes, rovings, rambles, and sprees that took place in the prison. The image is filled with humor and comedy, as evidenced by the exciseman in the background, who is shown trying to sneak a drink from a hidden flask. The engraving is a fascinating snapshot of life in Dublin Prison during the Georgian era, a time when social norms were turned upside down, and the lines between the respectable and the criminal blurred. The image invites us to ponder the complexities of Irish society during this period and the unexpected friendships that could form even in the most unlikely of places.
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