Fine Art Print : Woolwich hulks - convicts scraping shot
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Woolwich hulks - convicts scraping shot
The Woolwich hulks (prison ships) - convicts scraping shot. Date: 1862
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Convicts Hulks Pauper Prison Scraping Shot Woolwich Workhouse
20"x20" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step back in time with our exquisite selection of Fine Art Prints from Media Storehouse, featuring this captivating image of Woolwich hulks from Mary Evans Prints Online. Dated 1862, this powerful photograph depicts convicts scraping shot, offering a poignant glimpse into history. Each print is meticulously crafted with the highest quality materials, ensuring a stunning addition to any home or office space. Transport yourself to another era with this evocative piece of historical art.
20x20 image printed on 26x26 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 47.3cm (20" x 18.6")
Estimated Product Size is 66cm x 66cm (26" x 26")
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 image captures a moment in the daily life of the Woolwich Hulks, a collection of decommissioned ships moored in the Thames Estuary off Woolwich, England, which served as makeshift prisons from the late 18th century until the mid-19th century. In this photograph, taken in 1862, a group of convicts can be seen hard at work, scraping shot from the hulls of the ships. The shot, which were round iron balls used in cannons, had been discarded and were now being collected for reuse. The laborious process involved the convicts using long iron hooks to pull the shot from the ships' hulls, which had been submerged in the Thames for years. This backbreaking work was a common punishment for convicts, who were often sent to the hulks as an alternative to transportation to Australia or as a means of punishment after serving their initial sentence. The Woolwich Hulks were notorious for their harsh conditions, with overcrowding, disease, and poor sanitation leading to high mortality rates. The convicts lived in cramped, unsanitary conditions, and were subjected to long hours of hard labor. Despite these challenges, they were expected to work diligently, as the shot they collected was a valuable resource for the British military. This photograph provides a glimpse into the grim reality of life on the Woolwich Hulks, highlighting the harsh punishment and labor that was inflicted upon the convicts. It also serves as a reminder of the important role that these ships played in the British penal system and military, as well as the human cost of maintaining them.
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