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Convicts working under supervision
5307392 Convicts working under supervision.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting convicts, from Portsmouth prison, working under supervision in a carpenter's workshop. Dated 19th century.
01/01/1850); Universal History Archive/UIG
Media ID 38171102
© Universal History Archive/UIG / Bridgeman Images
Carpenter Carpentry Convict Criminal Hampshire Portsmouth Prison Prisoners Supervision Workshop Workshops Punishment Supervised
14"x16" Premium Frame
Contemporary style Premium Wooden Frame with 8"x10" Print. Complete with 2" White Mat and 1.25" thick MDF frame. Printed on 260 gsm premium paper. Glazed with shatter proof UV coated acrylic glass. Backing is paper covered backing with rubber bumpers. Supplied ready to hang with a pre-installed sawtooth/wire hanger. Care Instructions: Spot clean with a damp cloth. Securely packaged in a clear plastic bag and envelope in a reinforced cardboard shipper
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 25.4cm x 20.3cm (10" x 8")
Estimated Product Size is 40.6cm x 35.6cm (16" x 14")
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.
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EDITORS COMMENTS
This powerful engraving captures a scene from 19th century England, showing convicts from Portsmouth prison hard at work under the watchful eye of their supervisors in a carpenter's workshop. The image provides a glimpse into the harsh realities faced by those who were incarcerated during this time period, forced to labor as punishment for their crimes.
The detailed illustration highlights the grim atmosphere of the workshop, with prisoners diligently carrying out their tasks under strict supervision. The presence of guards and overseers serves as a reminder of the loss of freedom and autonomy experienced by these individuals, who were stripped of their rights and dignity upon entering the criminal justice system.
Through this historical depiction, we are confronted with the complexities of crime and punishment in Victorian England, where rehabilitation often took a backseat to retribution. The image prompts us to reflect on issues surrounding incarceration, labor exploitation, and social inequality that continue to resonate today.
As we gaze upon this haunting portrayal of convict labor in Portsmouth prison, we are reminded of the enduring legacy of punitive practices that have shaped our understanding of justice and morality throughout history.
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