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Convicts working under supervision
5307392 Convicts working under supervision.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting convicts, from Portsmouth prison, working under supervision in a carpenter's workshop. Dated 19th century.
01/01/1850); Universal History Archive/UIG
Media ID 38171102
© Universal History Archive/UIG / Bridgeman Images
Carpenter Carpentry Convict Criminal Hampshire Portsmouth Prison Prisoners Supervision Workshop Workshops Punishment Supervised
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Transport yourself back in time with this captivating Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse, featuring an engraving of convicts working under supervision in a carpenter's workshop. A piece of history for your home decor collection.
20x16 image printed on 26x22 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 48cm x 40.6cm (18.9" x 16")
Estimated Product Size is 66cm x 55.9cm (26" x 22")
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 powerful engraving captures a scene from 19th century England, showing convicts from Portsmouth prison hard at work under the watchful eye of their supervisors in a carpenter's workshop. The image provides a glimpse into the harsh realities faced by those who were incarcerated during this time period, forced to labor as punishment for their crimes.
The detailed illustration highlights the grim atmosphere of the workshop, with prisoners diligently carrying out their tasks under strict supervision. The presence of guards and overseers serves as a reminder of the loss of freedom and autonomy experienced by these individuals, who were stripped of their rights and dignity upon entering the criminal justice system.
Through this historical depiction, we are confronted with the complexities of crime and punishment in Victorian England, where rehabilitation often took a backseat to retribution. The image prompts us to reflect on issues surrounding incarceration, labor exploitation, and social inequality that continue to resonate today.
As we gaze upon this haunting portrayal of convict labor in Portsmouth prison, we are reminded of the enduring legacy of punitive practices that have shaped our understanding of justice and morality throughout history.
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