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Exploring Emigration in Art: A Journey Through Ireland's Emigrant Experience

This curriculum module focuses on the portrayal of emigration in Irish art, showcasing works from various artists that depict the emotional and social aspects of leaving Ireland. Key pieces include Erskine Nicol's poignant representations from the 1850s and Jack B. Yeats' reflections on the emigrant experience. With contributions from artists like Edwin Hayes and Sean Keating, the module provides insights into the economic pressures faced by emigrants and the lasting impact of their journeys, culminating in a rich visual exploration of cultural identity and loss.

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Exploring Emigration in Art: A Journey Through Ireland's Emigrant Experience

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  1. Ean emigration curriculum Module 1: Emigration in Art Noreen Bowden Ean, Ireland’s Emigrant Advice Network

  2. Emigrants at Cork Unknown, 1840

  3. Erskine Nicol, 1850s Outward Bound (left) Homeward Bound

  4. Emigrant ship, Dublin Bay, Sunset Edwin Hayes, 1853

  5. Emigrant ship leaving Belfast John Glen Wilson, 1852

  6. Departure of emigrants at Clifden A. O’Kelly , 1883

  7. Letter from America James Brennan, 1875 Crawford Municipal Gallery

  8. Possible remedies – the emigrant Jack B. Yeats, 1905 Private Collection

  9. [Emigrants at Cobh] Joseph Wilson, 1930

  10. Economic Pressure Sean Keating, 1936 Crawford Municipal Art Gallery

  11. Exiles Patrick Hennessey 1943 Hugh Lane Municipal Gallery of Modern Art

  12. Goodbye Kate Horgan, late 1980s

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