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The Noble Sons of Ireland – Vintage Wall Art

The Noble Sons of Ireland — historic image
The Noble Sons of Ireland. Historic image from the Europe collection.

(Each image is professionally and digitally cleaned of artifacts such as color bars and extra borders prior to printing.)

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The Noble Sons of Ireland comes to life in this historic image, reproduced from the original with every detail intact. It comes from the Snapshots of the Past collection, curated over 25 years for its historical value.

Framed, it is ready for the wall; unframed, it is ready for the frame you choose. A conversation-starting piece for home, office, or as a meaningful gift. Free shipping in the lower 48 states. Snapshots of the Past, founded in 2001, has served tens of thousands of customers worldwide.

The Noble Sons of Ireland

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Its title, *The Noble Sons of Ireland*, points to a tribute to Irishmen rather than a particular building or site, which sets it apart from the landmark views on this board. Images with this kind of heading were common in the nineteenth century, when Irish identity was often expressed through patriotic prints, songs and ballads, especially among emigrant communities in Britain and North America. Ireland's long political ties to the United Kingdom shaped much of that imagery, so the picture is worth reading as a statement of pride as well as a record of people. Look closely at the figures' dress and setting for clues to its date and the message it was meant to carry.

Original scan9,388 × 7,380 px · prints to 31 × 25 in at 300 dpi
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