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Photographic Print : A committee of the House of Commons at the Fleet Prison, 1729, illustration from Hutchinsons Story of the British Nation, c. 1923 (colour litho)
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A committee of the House of Commons at the Fleet Prison, 1729, illustration from Hutchinsons Story of the British Nation, c. 1923 (colour litho)
STC373546 A committee of the House of Commons at the Fleet Prison, 1729, illustration from Hutchinsons Story of the British Nation, c.1923 (colour litho) by Hogarth, William (1697-1764) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Thomas Bambridge (d.1750), notorious warden of the Fleet Prison, questioned by James Oglethorpe of the Parliamentary Gaols Committee, which visited Fleet on 27th February 1729; ); The Stapleton Collection
Media ID 25499388
© The Stapleton Collection / Bridgeman Images
Criminal Justice System Cruel Cruelty Debtors Prison Extortion Jail Members Of Parliament Notorious Panel
10"x8" Photo Print
Step back in time with our exquisite Media Storehouse Photographic Print of A Committee of the House of Commons at the Fleet Prison, 1729. This captivating illustration, taken from Hutchinsons Story of the British Nation, published around 1923, is a colour lithograph by the renowned artist Hogarth. Witness the historical significance of this committee meeting at the Fleet Prison, a notorious debtors' prison in London, as depicted in this stunning piece of art from Bridgeman Images through Fine Art Finder. Add an air of sophistication and history to your home or office with this beautiful, museum-quality print.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 25.4cm x 18.7cm (10" x 7.4")
Estimated Product Size is 25.4cm x 20.3cm (10" x 8")
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Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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This print captures a significant moment in British history, depicting a committee of the House of Commons at the Fleet Prison in 1729. The illustration, created by renowned artist William Hogarth and featured in Hutchinsons Story of the British Nation circa 1923, showcases a vivid scene that transports viewers back to the Georgian era. At the center of attention is Thomas Bambridge, the infamous warden of the Fleet Prison. In this dramatic image, he finds himself under scrutiny as James Oglethorpe from the Parliamentary Gaols Committee questions him relentlessly. The panel's visit to Fleet on February 27th was aimed at investigating allegations of extortion and cruelty within the criminal justice system. The composition exudes an air of tension and intrigue as politicians gather around Bambridge, who stands defiantly amidst his reputation for notorious practices. This visual narrative sheds light on an aspect of society often overlooked - debtors' prisons and their harsh conditions during the eighteenth century. Through this artwork, we witness not only Hogarth's exceptional talent but also his ability to capture historical moments with great detail and emotion. The vibrant colors used in this lithograph bring life to an otherwise somber subject matter while emphasizing its significance within British political history. As we gaze upon this remarkable piece from Bridgeman Images' private collection known as The Stapleton Collection, we are reminded once again how art can serve as a powerful medium for storytelling and preserving our collective memory.
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