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Evening School, Burmese prison, illustration of prisoners
Evening School in a Burmese prison, illustration showing prisoners seated on the floor, reading from books, with two teachers. From an article, The Burman in Durance'. Date: 1895
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Media ID 32251000
© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans
Burma Burman Burmese Floor Prison Prisoners Teachers 1895 Durance
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
Step into history with our captivating Canvas Prints from Media Storehouse, featuring an illuminating illustration of an Evening School in a Burmese prison. This evocative image, taken from the Consolidated Archive Holdings Ltd and sourced through Mary Evans Prints Online, showcases the determination of prisoners as they eagerly learn under the guidance of two dedicated teachers. Add this unique piece to your home or office décor and transport yourself back in time, as you ponder the power of education and the human spirit. Available in various finishes and framing options to suit your personal style.
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.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")
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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Evening School in a Burmese Prison: A Scene of Education and Hope Amidst Hardship, 1895 This evocative illustration, titled "Evening School in a Burmese Prison," depicts a poignant moment of learning and resilience amidst the harsh realities of imprisonment in late 19th-century Burma. The image, published in the Illustrated London News (ILN) in 1895, shows a group of prisoners seated on the floor, engrossed in their books, as two compassionate teachers look on. The scene takes place in the evening, with the setting sun casting a warm, golden glow over the group, highlighting the contrast between the darkness of the prison and the light of knowledge. During the Victorian era, Burma was under British rule, and the prison system was notoriously harsh. Prisoners were often subjected to long hours of hard labor, meager rations, and inhumane conditions. However, this illustration reveals a glimmer of hope, as the prisoners are given the opportunity to learn and better themselves, despite their circumstances. The presence of the teachers in the prison underscores the belief that education could be a powerful tool for rehabilitation and personal growth, even in the most challenging environments. The illustration, which is part of the extensive archive held by Consolidated Archive Holdings Ltd from Mary Evans Prints Online, offers a rare glimpse into the daily life of a Burmese prison during the 1890s. It serves as a poignant reminder of the human spirit's ability to endure and adapt, even in the most trying of circumstances.
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