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The Irish Inferno, 1881. Artist: Joseph Swain
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The Irish Inferno, 1881. Artist: Joseph Swain
The Irish Inferno, 1881. The Liberal Prime Minister, Gladstone, is wearing the laurel wreath of the victorious emperor on his head. He is in the company of the ghost of Daniel O Connell, the Irish politician. Despite Gladstones immense efforts to push through his Irish Land Bill, matters had not improved in Ireland since. Women and children had been attacked upon leaving chapels and those who attempted to live by the law were regularly intimidated. Anarchy and lawlessness were rife. From Punch, or the London Charivari, December 17, 1881
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Anarchy Daniel Daniel Oconnell Ghost Gladstone Heritage Image Partnership Ireland John Tenniel Joseph Swain Laurel Wreath Leader Legislation Liberal Party Oconnell Phantom Power Prime Minister Sir John Tenniel Swain Tenniel William Ewart William Ewart Gladstone Irish Land Act
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This print titled "The Irish Inferno, 1881" depicts a powerful and thought-provoking scene from the late 19th century. In this artwork by Joseph Swain, we see the Liberal Prime Minister, William Ewart Gladstone, wearing a laurel wreath symbolizing victory on his head. Standing beside him is the ghost of Daniel O'Connell, an influential Irish politician. Despite Gladstone's immense efforts to pass the Irish Land Bill and improve conditions in Ireland, matters had not improved as expected. The image portrays a grim reality where women and children were attacked after leaving chapels and those who tried to live by the law faced regular intimidation. Anarchy and lawlessness prevailed throughout the country. Through this satirical cartoon published in Punch magazine on December 17,1881, artists like John Tenniel aimed to highlight the failure of legislation and leadership during that time. The engraving showcases both political figures amidst an atmosphere of chaos and despair. "The Irish Inferno" serves as a reminder of historical struggles for power within politics while shedding light on social unrest in Ireland during that era. This black-and-white print captures not only the essence of political satire but also reflects upon themes such as royalty, phantom-like apparitions representing past leaders, and societal upheaval caused by ineffective governance.
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