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Cold Bath Fields, Finsbury, London, 1819. Artist: Thomas Ranson
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Cold Bath Fields, Finsbury, London, 1819. Artist: Thomas Ranson
Cold Bath Fields, Finsbury, London, 1819; an interior view of Cold Bath Fields Prison, in which Thomas Ranson was unlawfully confined by the Bank of England for holding an alleged forged one pound note. In the lower margin a lion devours a lamb flanked by text
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Bank Bank Of England Finsbury Fireplace Forgery Islington Lamb Lion Penitentiary Prison Prison Bars Prisoner Punishment Ranson Shade Shadow Sheep Archway
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Cold Bath Fields, Finsbury, London, 1819
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is a captivating print that takes us back to the early 19th century. Created by artist Thomas Ranson, this image offers an intriguing glimpse into Cold Bath Fields Prison, where Ranson himself was wrongfully imprisoned by the Bank of England for allegedly holding a forged one pound note. The monochrome composition showcases the prison's interior with its somber atmosphere and architectural features. The cold stone walls are adorned with shadows cast by the bars on the windows, symbolizing imprisonment and punishment. In the foreground stands a table surrounded by chairs, hinting at moments of contemplation and perhaps even clandestine meetings among prisoners. Intriguingly placed in the lower margin of this print is an engraving depicting a lion devouring a lamb. This powerful imagery suggests themes of power dynamics and injustice within society during that time period. Ranson's work not only serves as evidence of his own unjust confinement but also sheds light on broader issues surrounding crime, law enforcement, and finance in early 19th-century England. Preserved within Guildhall Library and Art Gallery archives today, this photograph allows us to reflect upon historical injustices while appreciating Ranson's artistic talent in capturing both physical space and intangible concepts through his intricate engravings.
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