Fine Art Print : Union Workhouse, Cootehill, County Cavan, Ireland
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Union Workhouse, Cootehill, County Cavan, Ireland
Female lunatic inmates sit in an airing yard at the Cootehill Union Workhouse, County Cavan, Ireland
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Airing Brick Cavan Fresh Health Inmate Inmates L Aw Lunatic Lunatics Mental Poor Poverty Psychiatric Treatment Workhouse Workhouses Yard 1895
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step into the past with our exquisite Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse, featuring a hauntingly poignant image of Union Workhouse in Cootehill, County Cavan, Ireland. This evocative photograph, Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online, captures a moment in time as female lunatic inmates sit in the airing yard. Add depth and character to your home or office with this beautifully printed and framed piece, transporting you back to a bygone era. Each print is meticulously crafted using the highest quality materials, ensuring a stunning and long-lasting addition to your space. Bring history to life with this captivating Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse.
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 36.1cm (20" x 14.2")
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 the history of the Union Workhouse in Cootehill, County Cavan, Ireland, during the late 1890s. The image shows a group of female inmates sitting in an airing yard, bathed in the fresh air and sunshine. The Union Workhouse, established in the mid-19th century as part of the Irish Poor Law, was designed to provide shelter and support for the destitute and infirm. However, the living conditions were often harsh, with overcrowding, poor nutrition, and inadequate medical care leading to widespread suffering and disease. The treatment of those deemed mentally ill or "lunatic" was particularly controversial. They were often housed in separate wards or institutions, where they were subjected to harsh regimes and inhumane conditions. In this photograph, the women appear to be dressed in simple, drab clothing, and their expressions suggest a mix of resignation and despair. The stone walls and treatment rooms in the background hint at the institutional setting, while the brick buildings and airing yard speak to the efforts to provide some semblance of fresh air and outdoor space. The Union Workhouse in Cootehill closed in the mid-20th century, and the site has since been redeveloped. However, this photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the harsh realities faced by those who sought refuge there during the Victorian era. It also highlights the importance of understanding the history of mental health care and the evolution of institutions and treatments over time.
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