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Evening School, Burmese prison, illustration of prisoners
Evening School in a Burmese prison, illustration showing prisoners seated on the floor, reading from books, with two teachers. From an article, The Burman in Durance'. Date: 1895
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Media ID 32251000
© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans
Burma Burman Burmese Floor Prison Prisoners Teachers 1895 Durance
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step into the past with our exquisite selection of Fine Art Prints from Media Storehouse. This captivating illustration, titled 'Evening School' in a Burmese prison, takes you on a journey back in time. Depicting a moment of education and hope amidst adversity, the image shows prisoners seated on the floor, engrossed in their books, with two dedicated teachers guiding them. A poignant reminder of the human spirit's resilience, this rare gem is taken from the Consolidated Archive Holdings Ltd, through Mary Evans Prints Online, and dates back to 1895. Add this beautiful piece to your collection and bring a piece of history into your home or office.
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 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" 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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Evening School in a Burmese Prison: A Scene of Education and Hope Amidst Hardship, 1895 This evocative illustration, titled "Evening School in a Burmese Prison," depicts a poignant moment of learning and resilience amidst the harsh realities of imprisonment in late 19th-century Burma. The image, published in the Illustrated London News (ILN) in 1895, shows a group of prisoners seated on the floor, engrossed in their books, as two compassionate teachers look on. The scene takes place in the evening, with the setting sun casting a warm, golden glow over the group, highlighting the contrast between the darkness of the prison and the light of knowledge. During the Victorian era, Burma was under British rule, and the prison system was notoriously harsh. Prisoners were often subjected to long hours of hard labor, meager rations, and inhumane conditions. However, this illustration reveals a glimmer of hope, as the prisoners are given the opportunity to learn and better themselves, despite their circumstances. The presence of the teachers in the prison underscores the belief that education could be a powerful tool for rehabilitation and personal growth, even in the most challenging environments. The illustration, which is part of the extensive archive held by Consolidated Archive Holdings Ltd from Mary Evans Prints Online, offers a rare glimpse into the daily life of a Burmese prison during the 1890s. It serves as a poignant reminder of the human spirit's ability to endure and adapt, even in the most trying of circumstances.
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