Fine Art Print : Inner gate of Holloway Prison
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Inner gate of Holloway Prison
Inner gate of London City Prison and House of Correction, Holloway. Date: 1862
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Correction Holloway Pauper Prison Workhouse
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step into the past with our exquisite selection of Fine Art Prints from Media Storehouse. This captivating image, "Inner gate of Holloway Prison" by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online, takes us back to 1862. The intricately detailed gates of London City Prison and House of Correction in Holloway stand tall against a backdrop of a bustling Victorian city. Each print in our range is meticulously produced using the highest quality materials, ensuring the rich colors and intricate details of this historic photograph are preserved for generations to come. Add a touch of history and elegance to your home or office with our Fine Art Prints.
20x16 image printed on 26x22 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
Our fine art prints are high-quality prints made using a paper called Photo Rag. This 100% cotton rag fibre paper is known for its exceptional image sharpness, rich colors, and high level of detail, making it a popular choice for professional photographers and artists. Photo rag paper is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print. If you can afford to spend more on a higher quality paper, then Photo Rag is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")
Estimated Product Size is 66cm x 55.9cm (26" x 22")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures the imposing Inner Gate of Holloway Prison, also known as the London City Prison and House of Correction, as it stood in 1862. Located in the borough of Islington, North London, Holloway Prison was one of the largest female penitentiaries in the world at the time, with a capacity to hold over 1,000 inmates. The Inner Gate served as the primary entrance to the prison complex, marking the threshold between the outside world and the confines of the institution. The wrought-iron gate is adorned with intricate designs and the inscription "London City Prison and House of Correction," reflecting the dual role of the facility as a place of punishment and reformation. Behind the gate lay a vast and complex network of buildings, including workshops, classrooms, and living quarters. The prison was renowned for its strict disciplinary regime, which included hard labor, religious instruction, and education. Inmates were expected to work in the prison's industries, such as tailoring, shoemaking, and laundry, to contribute to their own maintenance and eventual re-entry into society. The population of Holloway Prison consisted primarily of pauper women, many of whom had been committed for petty offenses or for being unable to pay their debts. The prison's workhouse annex housed destitute women and children, further emphasizing the institution's role as a place of last resort for those on the margins of society. This photograph offers a glimpse into the past, revealing the austere and imposing nature of the Inner Gate of Holloway Prison and the complex social issues it represented. The image serves as a poignant reminder of the historical significance of the site, which continues to resonate with the stories of the women who passed through its gates.
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