Fine Art Print : Woolwich hulks - convicts chapel onboard Defence
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Woolwich hulks - convicts chapel onboard Defence
The Woolwich hulks (prison ships) - the convicts chapel onboard Defence.. Date: 1862
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Chapel Convicts Defence Hulks Pauper Prison Woolwich Workhouse
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step back in time with our exquisite Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse, featuring the haunting image of the Convicts Chapel onboard the Woolwich hulk Defence. This evocative photograph, dated 1862, offers a unique glimpse into history as it depicts the makeshift place of worship for the convicts held on these prison ships. The intricate details and rich textures of this Rights Managed image from Mary Evans Prints Online bring the past to life, making this print an essential addition to any history or art enthusiast's collection. Order now and bring a piece of historical significance into your home or office.
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 49.5cm x 40.6cm (19.5" 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 image captures the convicts chapel onboard the Defence, one of the Woolwich hulks moored in the Thames Estuary during the mid-19th century. The Woolwich hulks, a collection of decommissioned ships repurposed as prison vessels, served as a place of confinement for convicts and paupers who were deemed a threat to society or unable to support themselves. The Defence, a former Royal Navy frigate, was converted into a hulk in the 1840s and could accommodate up to 1,200 inmates. The convicts chapel, a small, makeshift structure built on the ship's deck, was where religious services were held for the incarcerated population. The chaplain, often a volunteer, would provide spiritual guidance and solace to the convicts, offering them a glimmer of hope amidst their harsh and unforgiving surroundings. The Woolwich hulks were a stark reminder of the social and moral issues of the time, with many questioning the morality of confining large numbers of people in such cramped and unsanitary conditions. The conditions onboard the hulks were notoriously poor, with diseases such as typhus and scurvy common among the inmates. Despite the challenging circumstances, the convicts chapel onboard the Defence stood as a symbol of hope and resilience, offering a small reprieve from the harsh realities of life on the hulks. This photograph, taken in 1862, provides a glimpse into a dark chapter of British history, shedding light on the plight of the convicts and the importance of spiritual support in the face of adversity.
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