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Fine Art Print : Preparing the shackling of the convicts at Bicetre (wash on paper) (b / w photo)
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Preparing the shackling of the convicts at Bicetre (wash on paper) (b / w photo)
XIR224811 Preparing the shackling of the convicts at Bicetre (wash on paper) (b/w photo) by Cloquemin, Gabriel (18th-19th century); Musee de l Ile de France, Sceaux, France; (add.info.: preparation du ferrement des bagnards; ); French, out of copyright
Media ID 12764443
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Asylum Chains Convict Courtyard French Flag Irons Poorhouse Prison Prisoners Pulling Shackles Street Lamp Top Hat Warder Punishment
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Experience the historical depth of this captivating Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse. Witness the stark reality of the past with "Preparing the shackling of the convicts at Bicetre" by Gabriel Cloquemin. This exquisite monochrome wash on paper artwork, available through Bridgeman Images on Fine Art Finder, offers a glimpse into the 18th-19th century justice system. The haunting image from the Musee de l'Ile de France in Sceaux invites you to reflect on the human condition and the passage of time. Add this masterpiece to your collection and bring history into your home or office.
21x14 image printed on 27x20 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 53.3cm x 35.5cm (21" x 14")
Estimated Product Size is 68.6cm x 50.8cm (27" 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 striking print captures a haunting scene from the past, titled "Preparing the shackling of the convicts at Bicetre". The image, created by Gabriel Cloquemin in the 18th-19th century, showcases a group of male convicts being prepared for their punishment. In this solemn courtyard of Bicetre, an infamous poorhouse turned prison in France, chains and irons are being fastened onto these unfortunate souls. The prisoners stand together with heads bowed under the watchful eyes of warders and soldiers dressed in uniforms that symbolize authority and control. A top hat-wearing officer oversees this grim procedure. The atmosphere is heavy with despair as these men face their fate within the confines of this desolate space. A French flag flutters above them, perhaps serving as a reminder of their lost freedom and shattered dreams. Cloquemin's wash on paper technique adds depth to this poignant composition, emphasizing both light and shadow. Every detail is meticulously captured - from the intricate design of each shackle to the dimly lit street lamp casting eerie shadows across the scene. As we gaze upon this historical moment frozen in time, we cannot help but reflect on society's approach to punishment during that era. This thought-provoking photograph serves as a stark reminder of our collective past while urging us to question our present notions about justice and rehabilitation.
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