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Pentonville Cell
A single cell, furnished with a suspended bed and a loom for day work, in Pentonville Prison, London, 1850. Prisoners were subjected to solitary confinement under the separate system operated at the prison. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
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Hulton Archive
Media ID 11795240
© 2008 Getty Images
16"x16" Premium Frame
Contemporary style Premium Wooden Frame with 10"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 25.4cm (10" x 10")
Estimated Product Size is 40.6cm x 40.6cm (16" x 16")
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
This print takes us back to the haunting atmosphere of Pentonville Prison in London, circa 1850. The image showcases a single cell within the prison, revealing the harsh conditions endured by its inhabitants. Solitary confinement was enforced under the separate system operated at this penitentiary. The sparse furnishings within this confined space are strikingly depicted. A suspended bed hangs from the walls, serving as both a place for rest and an ever-present reminder of imprisonment. Adjacent to it stands a loom, symbolizing day work that prisoners were expected to engage in during their time behind bars. The photograph's monochromatic palette enhances its somber mood, emphasizing the stark contrast between light and shadow that permeates every corner of this desolate cell. The absence of people further accentuates the isolation experienced by those incarcerated here. As we gaze upon this historical artifact captured by Hulton Archive/Getty Images, we cannot help but reflect on humanity's complex relationship with justice and punishment throughout history. This thought-provoking image serves as a poignant reminder of past practices while also prompting contemplation about our present-day correctional systems
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