Poster Print : Tasmania Port Arthur Prison Buildings pre 1900

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Tasmania Port Arthur Prison Buildings pre 1900

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Media ID 32381294

© The Keasbury-Gordon Photograph Archive / Mary Evans

Arthur Colonialism Prison Tasmania Tasmanian

20x30 inch Poster Print

Step back in time with our captivating Tasmania Port Arthur Prison Buildings pre 1900 poster print from The Keasbury-Gordon Photograph Archive Collection, available at Media Storehouse. This vintage image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, beautifully depicts the hauntingly beautiful and historically significant prison buildings at Port Arthur, Tasmania. A must-have for history enthusiasts and those who appreciate the allure of the past, this poster print adds an intriguing touch to any room in your home or office.

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 76.8cm x 51.4cm (30.2" x 20.2")

These are individually made so all sizes are approximate

Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.

EDITORS COMMENTS
Step back in time with this image of Tasmania's Port Arthur Prison Buildings, captured pre-1900. Located in the Australian state of Tasmania, Port Arthur was once a notorious convict settlement and penitentiary, established in 1830 as part of the British Empire's colonial expansion. The hauntingly beautiful Victorian and Edwardian architecture depicted in this vintage lantern slide from The Keasbury-Gordon Photograph Archive Collection at Mary Evans Prints Online, transports us to an era of harsh penal reform and early Australian history. The imposing stone structures, with their intricate details and Gothic Revival influences, exude an aura of solemnity and restraint. The convicts, who were transported from Britain for various crimes, were subjected to hard labor, isolation, and physical and emotional abuse in an attempt to reform them. The prison complex, which included cells, workshops, and solitary confinement areas, was designed to instill discipline and obedience through fear and punishment. Despite its dark past, Port Arthur is now a popular tourist destination and UNESCO World Heritage Site, attracting visitors from around the world who are drawn to its rich history and stunning natural beauty. This evocative photograph offers a glimpse into a bygone era, inviting us to reflect on the complexities of Australia's colonial past and the enduring legacy of the British Empire.

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