In the lion's den.
(After the celebrated picture by Gabriel Max.) / Erin has been dragged into the Tory Den, but happily there is an "ardent admirer" not far off.
[graphic] :
| Main Creator: | O'Hea, J. F. (John Fergus), ca.1838-1922, artist |
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| Contributors: | |
| Summary: |
Erin lies on the floor of a lion's cage as the lion "Tory" prepares to devour her. Gladstone stands outside the cage holding a rifle with the word "Democracy" written on it. Although Erin is lying there, she holds in her right hand a crown or collar with the words "Home Rule" written on it. |
| Format: | PRINTS & DRAWINGS |
| Language: | English |
| Published / Created: |
[Dublin] : [P.J. Gormley], 23rd July 1887. |
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| Notes: |
Supplement given away with the Weekly Freeman 23rd July, 1887. Price three half-pence.
Physical description:
1 print :
chromolithograph ;
29 x 43.5 cm..
Citations/References:
Images of Erin in the Age of Parnell / L. Perry Curtis Jr. National Library of Ireland, 2000 ; (Fig 14.) p. 31.
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| Credits: |
Attributed to John Fergus O'Hea, (ca. 1838-1922). |
| Call Number | View in | Collection |
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| PD Weekly Freeman 1887 July 23 (A) | Prints & Drawings - Appt. only | Prints & Drawings |
Reproduction rights owned by National Library of Ireland.
