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Sketches of "Coercion", the Prison Life of an Irish MP (engraving)
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Sketches of "Coercion", the Prison Life of an Irish MP (engraving)
1595439 Sketches of " Coercion", the Prison Life of an Irish MP (engraving) by Paget, Walter (1863-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches of " Coercion", the Prison Life of an Irish MP. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 5 May 1888.
Wal Paget); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection
Media ID 22825344
© Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection / Bridgeman Images
Blanket Cell Coercion Couch Disturbed Elaborate Exercise Garb Heavy Improvised Jails Materials Member Of Parliament Moonlight Patrol Police Prison Prison Cells Prison Life Prisons Refusing Rest Resting Sheet Special Temperature Tests Toilet Tramp Warders Watch Wear Writes Yard Prisoner Punishment
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This engraving, titled "Sketches of 'Coercion', the Prison Life of an Irish MP" offers a glimpse into the harsh realities faced by incarcerated individuals in 19th century Ireland. The artist, Walter Paget, skillfully captures the somber atmosphere and intricate details of prison life. The image portrays an Irish Member of Parliament (MP) enduring various tests and wear during his time behind bars. In the moonlight, we see him sketching on a special toilet while warders patrol nearby. The dim light reveals his heavy clothes meant to withstand the cold temperature within the cell. As he rests on a makeshift couch, a doctor's letter lies beside him, indicating that he may be refusing medical attention. His improvised sheet blanket showcases both his resourcefulness and limited materials available to prisoners. The scene is elaborate with gas lamps illuminating the yard outside as other prisoners go about their daily routines. This depiction highlights not only the physical punishment endured but also emphasizes how isolation can disturb one's mental state. Paget's meticulous attention to detail transports us back in time, allowing us to empathize with those who suffered under coercion policies. This print serves as a powerful reminder of past struggles for justice and freedom within Ireland's prison system.
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