Metal Print : Night view of Millbank Prison
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Night view of Millbank Prison
Night view across Thames of Millbank Prison, London. Date: 1862
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Media ID 7183399
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Millbank Pauper Prison Workhouse
16"x24" (61x41cm) Metal Print
Breathtakingly capturing the historical charm of London, our Media Storehouse Metal Print featuring the Night view of Millbank Prison from Mary Evans Prints Online transports you back in time. This exquisite image, dated 1862, showcases the majestic Millbank Prison silhouetted against the star-studded night sky and the tranquil Thames. Our high-quality Metal Prints are known for their vibrant colors, rich detail, and long-lasting durability. Bring this captivating piece of history into your home or office and let it tell its story for years to come.
Made with durable metal and luxurious printing techniques, our metal photo prints go beyond traditional canvases, adding a cool, modern touch to your space. Wall mount on back. Eco-friendly 100% post-consumer recycled ChromaLuxe aluminum surface. The thickness of the print is 0.045". Featuring a Scratch-resistant surface and Rounded corners. Backing hangers are attached to the back of the print and float the print 1/2-inch off the wall when hung, the choice of hanger may vary depending on size and International orders will come with Float Mount hangers only. Finished with a brilliant white high gloss surface for unsurpassed detail and vibrance. Printed using Dye-Sublimation and for best care we recommend a non-ammonia glass cleaner, water, or isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol to prevent harming the print surface. We recommend using a clean, lint-free cloth to wipe off the print. The ultra-hard surface is scratch-resistant, waterproof and weatherproof. Avoid direct sunlight exposure.
Made with durable metal and luxurious printing techniques, metal prints bring images to life and add a modern touch to any space
Estimated Product Size is 61.5cm x 41.2cm (24.2" x 16.2")
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
1. Title: A Nighttime Tableau of Millbank Prison and the Thames, London, 1862 This evocative image captures the nighttime scene along the River Thames in London, with Millbank Prison standing sentinel on its western bank. The year is 1862, and the photograph offers a glimpse into the past, revealing the historical significance of this once formidable institution. Millbank Prison, established in 1816, was designed by the renowned architect Sir John Soane to house up to 1,000 prisoners. Its imposing structure, with its distinctive red brick façade, was intended to serve as a deterrent to would-be offenders. The prison complex also included a workhouse for paupers, providing a stark contrast to the prison itself, with its austere and utilitarian design. In this photograph, the prison is bathed in the soft glow of gas lamps, casting long, dark shadows across the water. The Thames, a constant presence in the lives of Londoners, mirrors the night sky, its surface calm and still. The reflection of the prison's towering walls and the faint outlines of nearby buildings add depth and intrigue to the image. The nighttime setting adds a sense of mystery and isolation to the scene, emphasizing the prison's role as a place of confinement and separation from the world outside. It also highlights the contrast between the harsh realities of incarceration and the tranquility of the natural world, which continues to flow undisturbed, oblivious to the goings-on within the prison walls. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the past and the evolving narrative of London's history. It invites us to reflect on the complexities of the human condition, the duality of light and darkness, and the enduring power of the Thames as a symbol of life and change.
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