Robert Emmet
(1778-1803), Irish nationalistSitter in 2 portraits
Emmet was the quintessential Irish republican hero. His Dublin insurrection on 23 July 1803 ended in failure but his fame rests on his defence in court rather than his actions.
by William Read, after Unknown artist
stipple and line engraving, 1841
NPG D21604
The United Irish Patriots of 1798
published by Selig Lipschitz
chromolithograph with additional hand-colouring, probably late 19th century
NPG D10700
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