Title: Dublin á la mud
- Title of artwork:
- Dublin á la mud
- Artist:
- O'Hea, John Fergus
- Materials:
- Paper (fiber material), Ink
- Techniques:
- Wood engraving
- Engraver:
- Grey, Charles Malcolm
- Title of Publication:
- Zozimus
- Publisher:
- C. Smyth,
- Publication place:
- Dublin
- Publication date:
- 1872
- Curator Comment:
- ‘Zozimus: illustrated comic weekly’ was described as an Irish response to London’s ‘Punch’. Nationalistic in tone it addressed Irish political, social and cultural life. The periodical was names after a well-known Dublin character, the blind ballad singer Michael J. Moran (c.1794 -1846), popularly known as ‘Zozimus’.
- Note on artwork:
- Published on 18th November, 1871, this image, designed by J. F. O’Hea and engraved by Charles Malcolm Grey, depicts a young lady, in an up-to-date ensemble, on her way to attend a social event. However, her journey is stymied as she attempts to cross a mud-filled street, in the area around City Hall / Dublin Castle. In the background, others travel in carriages, while others endeavour to find shelter. The inappropriate dress of the fashion-conscious female is underlined by those in long coats and hats to the left.
- References:
- Snoddy, DIB online
