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Fine Art Print : Splendid Jem amongst the convicts in the Naval Dock Yard at Chatham, Kent, 1821. Artist: Isaac Robert Cruikshank
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Splendid Jem amongst the convicts in the Naval Dock Yard at Chatham, Kent, 1821. Artist: Isaac Robert Cruikshank
Splendid Jem, once a dashing hero in the Metropolis, recognised by Tom amongst the convicts in the Naval Dock Yard at Chatham, 1821. Jem, one of the shackled convicts carrying what looks like a sail, raising his hat to Tom. Scene from Life in London by Pierce Egan. Prisoners were housed in hulks ( visible on the River Medway in the background) before dispersal to gaols or transportation. In the meantime they were used as labour in naval dockyards. Hulks (tenders) were usually old naval vessels that were no longer seaworthy
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21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step into the past with this captivating Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse. Witness the intriguing encounter between Splendid Jem, once a hero in Metropolis, and Tom amongst the convicts in the Naval Dock Yard at Chatham, Kent, in 1821. This evocative image, created by Isaac Robert Cruikshank and Pierce Egan the Elder, brings to life the vivid details of a bygone era. Add this historic print to your collection and let the story unfold.
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")
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Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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This print titled "Splendid Jem amongst the convicts in the Naval Dock Yard at Chatham, Kent, 1821" transports us back to a time of harsh punishment and societal judgment. Painted by Isaac Robert Cruikshank, it depicts Splendid Jem, once a dashing hero in the Metropolis, now recognized by Tom among the shackled convicts laboring in the naval dockyard. The scene is set against the backdrop of River Medway where old hulks (tenders) serve as temporary prisons for these men before their dispersal to gaols or transportation. In this moment frozen in time, Jem stands out amidst his fellow prisoners as he carries what appears to be a sail while raising his hat to Tom. The image evokes powerful emotions as we witness not only the physical confinement and forced labor but also glimpse into the lives of those who have fallen from grace. The vibrant colors and attention to detail bring life to this fictional character created by Pierce Egan for his work "Life in London". Through this artwork, we are reminded of society's complex relationship with crime and punishment during 19th-century England. It serves as a poignant reminder that even heroes can fall from grace and face dire consequences for their actions. This print captures both historical context and human drama within its frame – an enduring testament to Isaac Robert Cruikshank's artistic prowess.
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