Photographic Print : Smith O brien / Meagher
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Smith O brien / Meagher
William Smith O Brien and Thomas Francis Meagher under armed guard in gaol
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1848 Armed Francis Gaol Guard Jail Prisoners Meagher Smith Will I Am
11"x8.5" Photo Print
Step back in time with our exclusive photographic print from the Media Storehouse collection, featuring the captivating image of "Smith O'Brien / Meagher" by Mary Evans Picture Library. This powerful and poignant image captures the moment when Irish nationalists William Smith O'Brien and Thomas Francis Meagher, leaders of the Young Ireland rebellion, were held under armed guard in gaol. Add this historical print to your home or office décor and ignite conversations about Ireland's rich and complex past. Order now from Media Storehouse and bring a piece of Irish history into your space.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 17.5cm x 27.9cm (6.9" x 11")
Estimated Product Size is 21.6cm x 27.9cm (8.5" x 11")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative image captures the moment of defiance and determination in the faces of two prominent Irish nationalist leaders, William Smith O'Brien and Thomas Francis Meagher, as they are held under armed guard in a British jail during the aftermath of the Irish Rebellion of 1848. William Smith O'Brien, a young and charismatic Irish MP, was a key figure in the Young Ireland movement, which sought to establish an independent Irish republic. Thomas Francis Meagher, a former mayor of Waterford and a renowned orator, was also a leading figure in the rebellion. The rebellion, which broke out in August 1848, was sparked by a combination of economic hardship, political disenfranchisement, and a growing sense of national pride among the Irish people. Despite being poorly armed and outnumbered, the rebels launched a series of attacks on British military and administrative targets across the country. The rebellion was swiftly crushed by the British military, and many of its leaders, including O'Brien and Meagher, were arrested and charged with treason. This photograph, taken during their imprisonment, shows them surrounded by armed guards, their unyielding expressions conveying their unwavering commitment to the Irish cause. The Irish Rebellion of 1848 marked a turning point in the struggle for Irish independence and helped to galvanize support for more radical forms of nationalist activism. O'Brien and Meagher, who were later released and exiled to Australia, continued to be influential figures in the Irish nationalist movement, inspiring generations of Irish patriots to come.
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