Fine Art Print : Joint Counties Asylum, Carmarthen, Wales
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Joint Counties Asylum, Carmarthen, Wales
Aerial view of the Joint Counties Asylum, Carmarthen, Wales, erected in 1865 as the Carmarthen, Cardigan and Pembroke County Asylum. It later became known as the Joint Counties Mental Hospital and then as St. Davids Hospital
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Media ID 4421819
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1865 Asylum Cardigan Carmarthen Counties Fields Health Joint Mental Pembroke Poverty Psychiatric Workhouse Workhouses
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Introducing the latest addition to our Media Storehouse Fine Art Prints collection: an aerial view of Joint Counties Asylum in Carmarthen, Wales. This captivating image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, showcases the historic asylum, which was erected in 1865 as the Carmarthen, Cardigan and Pembroke County Asylum. With its intricate architectural details and rich history, this print is a must-have for art enthusiasts, historians, and anyone with a passion for the architectural wonders of the past. Bring a piece of the past into your home or office with our high-quality, museum-grade Fine Art Prints.
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.
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 53.3cm x 32.8cm (21" x 12.9")
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 aerial view of the Joint Counties Asylum in Carmarthen, Wales offers a glimpse into the history of mental health care in rural Welsh counties. Erected in 1865 as the Carmarthen, Cardigan and Pembroke County Asylum, this institution later evolved into the Joint Counties Mental Hospital and eventually became known as St. Davids Hospital.
The Victorian-era architecture of the asylum stands out against the backdrop of fields and farmland, highlighting both its historical significance and its isolation from urban centers. The image captures a time when mental health care was often synonymous with poverty and neglect, with workhouses serving as makeshift psychiatric facilities for those deemed unfit to live among society.
As we reflect on this snapshot from the 1930s, it serves as a reminder of how far we have come in terms of medical advancements and understanding mental illness. The Joint Counties Asylum may no longer exist in its original form, but its legacy lives on through images like these that document a crucial chapter in Welsh healthcare history.
This print is not just a visual representation of a building; it is a window into an era when attitudes towards mental health were vastly different than they are today. It prompts us to consider how far we still have to go in providing compassionate and effective care for those struggling with mental illness.
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