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A French prison guard
A French prison guard, smoking a pipe. Date: 1850
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Media ID 20142323
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1850 Guard Pipe Prison Prisons
16"x24" (61x41cm) Metal Print
Bring a piece of historical charm into your home or office with our Media Storehouse Metal Prints featuring this captivating image of a French prison guard from Mary Evans Prints Online. Taken in the 1850s, this vintage photograph showcases the guard in a thoughtful moment, smoking his pipe. Our high-quality metal prints are not just art pieces, they are a conversation starter and a reminder of the rich history that surrounds us. The vibrant colors and stunning clarity of the image are beautifully preserved on the durable metal surface, ensuring a long-lasting and eye-catching display. Order now and add a touch of timeless elegance to your space.
Made with durable metal and luxurious printing techniques, our metal photo prints go beyond traditional canvases, adding a cool, modern touch to your space. Wall mount on back. Eco-friendly 100% post-consumer recycled ChromaLuxe aluminum surface. The thickness of the print is 0.045". Featuring a Scratch-resistant surface and Rounded corners. Backing hangers are attached to the back of the print and float the print 1/2-inch off the wall when hung, the choice of hanger may vary depending on size and International orders will come with Float Mount hangers only. Finished with a brilliant white high gloss surface for unsurpassed detail and vibrance. Printed using Dye-Sublimation and for best care we recommend a non-ammonia glass cleaner, water, or isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol to prevent harming the print surface. We recommend using a clean, lint-free cloth to wipe off the print. The ultra-hard surface is scratch-resistant, waterproof and weatherproof. Avoid direct sunlight exposure.
Made with durable metal and luxurious printing techniques, metal prints bring images to life and add a modern touch to any space
Estimated Product Size is 41.2cm x 61.5cm (16.2" x 24.2")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative image captures the stoic presence of a French prison guard from the mid-19th century. Dressed in the traditional uniform of the time, the guard wears a tall, peaked cap adorned with a rooster insignia, a long, double-breasted coat, and a sash with the tricolor French flag. In one hand, he holds a sword, symbolizing his authority and ability to maintain order and enforce the law. In the other, he leisurely smokes his pipe, a small cloud of smoke wafting above his head. The prison walls loom in the background, a reminder of the solemn duty that lies before him. The guard's expression is serious yet calm, reflecting the gravity of his role in maintaining the justice system. The scene is a poignant reminder of the balance between discipline and humanity in the penal system of the time. This photograph, taken in 1850, offers a unique glimpse into the daily life of a French prison guard during an era when the penal system was undergoing significant reforms.
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