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Canvas Print : Millbank Prison, Westminster, London, 1817
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Millbank Prison, Westminster, London, 1817
Millbank Prison, Westminster, London, 1817. View with boats on the Thames in the foreground. Millbank Prison opened in 1821. It was demolished in 1890. Today Tate Britain stands on the site
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Media ID 15180552
© London Metropolitan Archives (City of London) / Heritage-Images
Millbank Penitentiary Prison Waterfront Aquatint City Of Westminster Millbank Prison
30"x20" (76x51cm) Canvas Print
Step back in time with our stunning Millbank Prison Canvas Print from the Media Storehouse collection. This captivating image, sourced from Heritage Images, transports you to 1817 with a breathtaking view of Millbank Prison in Westminster, London. The imposing structure stands proudly against the backdrop of the Thames, with boats gently bobbing in the foreground. A historical landmark that once housed prisoners from 1821 until its demolition in 1890, this print is a must-have for history enthusiasts and art lovers alike. Add a touch of the past to your home decor with our high-quality canvas print, expertly printed and professionally framed to ensure a long-lasting, vibrant display.
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
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Estimated Product Size is 76.2cm x 50.8cm (30" x 20")
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.
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This print captures the historic Millbank Prison in Westminster, London, as it stood in 1817. The image showcases a picturesque view with boats gracefully sailing along the Thames in the foreground. Millbank Prison, which opened its doors four years after this picture was taken, became an infamous institution known for housing criminals until its demolition in 1890. Today, on the very site where this imposing penitentiary once stood, stands Tate Britain - a testament to how time can transform spaces and repurpose them for art and culture. This photograph allows us to reflect on the evolution of our urban landscape and how it adapts to changing societal needs. The anonymous artist who created this aquatint expertly captured not only the physicality of Millbank Prison but also conveyed a sense of intrigue surrounding crime and punishment during that era. It serves as a reminder of England's rich history and its complex relationship with law enforcement. Preserved by Guildhall Library and Art Gallery, this piece offers viewers an opportunity to delve into nineteenth-century British society through visual storytelling. As we gaze upon this scene from long ago, we are transported back in time to witness life along the riverbanks of the Thames - bustling with activity yet shadowed by towering prison walls.
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