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A Holt of The Prisoners, 1861 (oil on canvas)
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A Holt of The Prisoners, 1861 (oil on canvas)
3931458 A Holt of The Prisoners, 1861 (oil on canvas) by Jacobi, Valeri Ivanovich (1834-1902); 99.7N...144.4 cm; Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow, Russia; (add.info.: A long convoy of prisoners transport makes a stop on the road to the penitentiary. The women cry and the children are asleep or exhausted, the elderly and the sick, all at the feet of shackles, without strength and hope, fall or check the state of their wounds, sitting on the muddy road. A guard checks if one of the prisoners with a cadaverous face is still alive by putting his hand on his forehead, others comfort the horses.); Photo eFine Art Images; Russian, out of copyright
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Arduous Atmospheric Bleak Convoy Desolate Desolation Desperate Discipline Exhausted Grey Guard Hardship Holt Long Muddy Penitentiary Prisoners Roadside Shackled Shackles Sick Sickly Weary Wilderness Dying Prisoner
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A Holt of The Prisoners, 1861
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by Valeri Ivanovich Jacobi captures a haunting scene from the depths of despair. In this oil on canvas masterpiece, we witness a long convoy of prisoners making an arduous journey to the penitentiary. The desolate landscape and bleak atmosphere mirror the hopelessness that permeates every inch of this painting. The women in the image cry out in anguish, their tears blending with the muddy road beneath them. Children, exhausted or asleep, offer a glimpse into innocence lost amidst this harsh reality. Elderly and sick prisoners sit at the feet of their shackles, devoid of strength and hope. Amidst this scene of desperation, a guard reaches out to touch one prisoner's forehead - his cadaverous face suggesting imminent death. Others tend to weary horses while maintaining discipline over these broken souls. Jacobi's brushstrokes expertly convey the desolation and hardship endured by these prisoners as they traverse through wilderness towards an uncertain fate. The grey tones further emphasize their plight and evoke a sense of overwhelming despair. This print from Fine Art Finder allows us to delve into history and bear witness to human suffering captured on canvas. It serves as a poignant reminder of our capacity for cruelty but also highlights resilience in even the most dire circumstances.
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