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Study of captives in a prison or lazaretto with a robed figure in their mists
AGN271138 Study of captives in a prison or lazaretto with a robed figure in their mists (brown ink & wash over pencil on paper) by Romney, George (1734-1802); Private Collection; Photo eAgnew s, London; English, out of copyright
Media ID 22354358
© Agnew's, London / Bridgeman Images
Agony Asylum Captive Despair Desperation Gaol Imprisoned Incarceration Inmates Jail Patients Penal Penitentiary Prisoners Prisoner
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This print titled "Study of captives in a prison or lazaretto with a robed figure in their midst" by George Romney depicts a scene filled with profound emotions and despair. The image showcases a group of male prisoners standing together, their faces etched with agony and desperation. Their incarceration is evident through the somber atmosphere that surrounds them. In the center of this haunting composition stands a mysterious robed figure, adding an air of intrigue to the already poignant setting. With brown ink and wash over pencil on paper, Romney skillfully captures the essence of these inmates' suffering and isolation. The sketch transports us back to Georgian times when prisons were grim places, often doubling as asylums for those afflicted by diseases such as plague. This particular scene seems to be set within a lazaretto - a quarantine facility for patients during outbreaks. As we gaze upon this thought-provoking artwork, we are reminded of the harsh realities faced by those who have been imprisoned against their will. It serves as both an artistic representation and historical documentation of human suffering within penal institutions. This powerful image from Bridgeman Images allows us to reflect on themes such as confinement, hopelessness, and the resilience of the human spirit even in dire circumstances.
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