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Poster Print : Preparing the shackling of the convicts at Bicetre (wash on paper) (b / w photo)
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Preparing the shackling of the convicts at Bicetre (wash on paper) (b / w photo)
XIR224811 Preparing the shackling of the convicts at Bicetre (wash on paper) (b/w photo) by Cloquemin, Gabriel (18th-19th century); Musee de l Ile de France, Sceaux, France; (add.info.: preparation du ferrement des bagnards; ); French, out of copyright
Media ID 12764443
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Asylum Chains Convict Courtyard French Flag Irons Poorhouse Prison Prisoners Pulling Shackles Street Lamp Top Hat Warder Punishment
18x24 inch Poster Print
Bring historical artistry into your home or office with the Media Storehouse range of Poster Prints. This captivating black and white image, titled "Preparing the shackling of the convicts at Bicetre," is a 18th-19th century wash on paper photograph by Gabriel Cloquemin. Originally housed in the Musee de l'Ile de France in Sceaux, France, this evocative piece transports us back in time. Each print is meticulously produced to preserve the intricate details and textures of the original artwork, ensuring a stunning addition to your space. Elevate your decor with this unique and thought-provoking piece from the Fine Art Finder collection.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes. Printed on 150 gsm Matte Paper for a natural feel and supplied rolled in a tube. Great for framing and should last many years. To clean wipe with a microfiber, non-abrasive cloth or napkin. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 61.6cm x 46.3cm (24.3" x 18.2")
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 striking print captures a haunting scene from the past, titled "Preparing the shackling of the convicts at Bicetre". The image, created by Gabriel Cloquemin in the 18th-19th century, showcases a group of male convicts being prepared for their punishment. In this solemn courtyard of Bicetre, an infamous poorhouse turned prison in France, chains and irons are being fastened onto these unfortunate souls. The prisoners stand together with heads bowed under the watchful eyes of warders and soldiers dressed in uniforms that symbolize authority and control. A top hat-wearing officer oversees this grim procedure. The atmosphere is heavy with despair as these men face their fate within the confines of this desolate space. A French flag flutters above them, perhaps serving as a reminder of their lost freedom and shattered dreams. Cloquemin's wash on paper technique adds depth to this poignant composition, emphasizing both light and shadow. Every detail is meticulously captured - from the intricate design of each shackle to the dimly lit street lamp casting eerie shadows across the scene. As we gaze upon this historical moment frozen in time, we cannot help but reflect on society's approach to punishment during that era. This thought-provoking photograph serves as a stark reminder of our collective past while urging us to question our present notions about justice and rehabilitation.
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