Framing the West: Images of Rural Ireland, 1891-1920
Author: BREATNACH, Ciara (Editor).
Dublin: Irish Academic Press, 2007. xxi, 266 pages. Illustrated. Paperback.
This stunningly illustrated thematic book is predominantly based on the albums of James Hack Tuke and the Belfast-based photographer Robert J. Welch. Their work from the 1890s until 1920 gives a rich and fascinating insight into the lives and activities of the rural community of the west of Ireland. The images chosen for this book are not only a reflection on the history of photography, but are also valuable resources through which we can increase our understanding of Ireland’s social and economic past. Many of the photographs have not been previously reproduced and show us landscapes, farming techniques, Galway’s Claddagh, images of teachers, children and nurses, clothing and housing, set against the background of the two dominant themes of the book - the Congested Districts Board and the uses of commercial photography. The accompanying texts from expert contributors give historical context and insights, encouraging the viewer to look beyond the image towards a deeper awareness of the use of photography in the pursuit of historical research.
ISBN: 9780716528746
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