Canvas Print : Pentonville Prison
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Pentonville Prison
Pentonville chapel; prisoners seated in individual pews
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Media ID 585180
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1862 Chapel Individual L Aw Pentonville Pews Prison Prisoners Prisons Rows
30"x20" (76x51cm) Canvas Print
Introducing the captivating Pentonville Prison Canvas Print from the Media Storehouse collection, brought to you in partnership with Mary Evans Picture Library from Mary Evans Prints Online. This evocative image offers a unique glimpse into the past, showcasing prisoners seated in individual pews inside the Pentonville Prison chapel. The intriguing composition invites viewers to contemplate the stories behind each face, making this a thought-provoking addition to any room. With its rich, vibrant colors and high-quality finish, our Canvas Prints are sure to make a stunning centerpiece in your home or office. Experience the allure of history in a whole new way – order yours today!
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 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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures a moment of quiet reflection within the Pentonville Prison chapel in 1862. Established in 1842, Pentonville Prison was one of the first modern prisons in Britain, designed to reform rather than merely punish. The chapel, located at the heart of the prison complex, was a place where inmates could worship and seek solace. In this image, we see rows of individual pews filled with prisoners, each seated alone, deep in thought. The solemn atmosphere is heightened by the dimly lit space, with only the faint glow of candles illuminating the scene. The prisoners, dressed in their prison uniforms, appear introspective and pensive, a stark contrast to the harsh reality of prison life outside the chapel walls. The use of individual pews was a departure from the communal seating arrangements common in earlier prisons. This innovation was intended to promote personal reflection and introspection, allowing prisoners to focus on their spiritual wellbeing and rehabilitation. The chapel became a symbol of the prison's reformative ethos, providing a space for prisoners to connect with their faith and find inner peace. This photograph offers a glimpse into the past, providing a window into the history of Pentonville Prison and the unique approach to prison reform that was pioneered there. The image also serves as a poignant reminder of the importance of spirituality and personal reflection in the context of incarceration, and the role that faith and community can play in the lives of those who are imprisoned.
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