Fine Art Print : Convicts working in garden, Millbank Prison
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Convicts working in garden, Millbank Prison
A warder supervises male convicts working in garden at Millbank Prison, London. They are pulling a large roller. A small dog is in attendance. Date: 1862
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Media ID 7181671
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Attendance Convicts Millbank Pauper Prison Pulling Roller Supervises Warder Workhouse
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step into the past with our exquisite Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse, featuring this captivating image of convicts toiling in the garden of Millbank Prison, London, circa 1862. Supervised by a warder, the male convicts pull a large roller, while a small dog looks on from the sidelines. This evocative print, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, offers a unique glimpse into historical prison life and is an essential addition to any art collection. Experience the rich details and authentic textures in this beautifully preserved, rights-managed image.
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.
Our fine art prints are high-quality prints made using a paper called Photo Rag. This 100% cotton rag fibre paper is known for its exceptional image sharpness, rich colors, and high level of detail, making it a popular choice for professional photographers and artists. Photo rag paper is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print. If you can afford to spend more on a higher quality paper, then Photo Rag is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 50.5cm x 40.6cm (19.9" 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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures a moment in time at Millbank Prison in London during the year 1862. The image depicts a group of male convicts toiling in the prison garden, under the watchful eye of a warder. Dressed in their prison uniforms, the convicts are seen pulling a large roller, likely used to smooth out the garden paths or prepare the ground for planting. The hard labor required of them is evident in their focused expressions and the sweat on their brows. A small dog, perhaps belonging to the warder or one of the convicts, sits nearby, observing the scene with a curious and alert expression. The presence of the dog adds a sense of normalcy and even humanity to the otherwise stark and unforgiving prison environment. At the time, Millbank Prison was one of the largest and most notorious penitentiaries in England, housing both convicts and paupers. The prison system during this period emphasized punishment and reformation through hard labor, with inmates expected to work in various prison industries and gardens to contribute to the upkeep of the institution. The photograph offers a rare glimpse into the daily life of Millbank Prison and the men who were held there, providing a poignant reminder of the harsh realities of the Victorian penal system.
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