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Sarah Curran, Emmets Betrothed
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Sarah Curran, Emmets Betrothed
Sarah Curran, Robert Emmets Betrothed crying in grief for his dedath on a harp. She is far from the land where her young hero sleeps, And lovers are round her sighing. But coldly she turns from their gaze and weeps, For her heart in his grave is lying
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Betrothed Crying Curran Grief Harp Hero Lovers Sarah Sleeps
EDITORS COMMENTS
This poignant image captures Sarah Curran, Robert Emmet's Betrothed, in a moment of profound grief as she plays her harp. The young woman, portrayed by Sarah Curran (1820-1898), is mourning the tragic death of her beloved hero, Robert Emmet (1778-1803), an Irish nationalist who led an unsuccessful rebellion against British rule in 1803. Emmet was captured, tried, and executed, leaving Sarah heartbroken and distraught. The print, titled "Sarah Curran, Robert Emmet's Betrothed," depicts Curran in a quiet, secluded setting, surrounded by mourners who offer their condolences. However, she is distant and detached from their presence, her gaze fixed on some distant memory of her young hero. The harp, a symbol of Irish culture and tradition, adds to the melancholic atmosphere of the scene. Curran's expression is one of deep sadness and despair, her eyes filled with tears that cascade down her cheeks. Her posture is rigid and tense, her hands clenched tightly around the harp strings. The image captures the intensity of her emotions, as she pours out her grief through the music of the harp. Despite the presence of her mourning companions, Sarah is alone in her grief, her heart lying in the grave with her betrothed. The print is a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made in the name of love and freedom, and the enduring power of music to express the deepest emotions of the human heart.
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