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Antique Framed Print : Hobart Town Chain Gang, c. 1831 (etching)
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Hobart Town Chain Gang, c. 1831 (etching)
XND348414 Hobart Town Chain Gang, c.1831 (etching) by Bruce, Charles (1807-51); Private Collection; (add.info.: inscribed with This is no otherwise curious than as a specimen of the first efforts at engraving in Van Diemens Land / sent home from Van Diemens Land/1831 ; capital of the Australian island of Tasmania; first settled as a penal colony in 1803; ); Scottish, out of copyright
Media ID 12803417
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Convicts Criminals Guards Prisoners Sentence Tasmanian Punishment
21"x16" (54x41cm) Antique Frame
Bevelled wood effect frame, card mounted, 15x10 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 21x16 inches (54x41cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: To minimise original artwork cropping, for optimum layout, and to ensure print is secure, the visible print may be marginally smaller
Bevelled Wood Effect Framed and Mounted Prints - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 37.1cm x 15.9cm (14.6" x 6.3")
Estimated Product Size is 54cm x 41.4cm (21.3" x 16.3")
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 black and white etching, titled "Hobart Town Chain Gang, c. 1831" offers a glimpse into the harsh realities of life in Van Diemens Land (now Tasmania) during the early 19th century. Created by Charles Bruce, a Scottish artist, this print showcases the struggles faced by prisoners and convicts who were sent to Australia as punishment. The image depicts a group of male prisoners clad in tattered clothing, their faces etched with weariness and resignation. They are chained together, forced to endure grueling labor under the watchful eyes of soldiers and guards. The somber atmosphere is palpable as these men face their sentences for crimes committed. This historical artwork serves as more than just an artistic representation; it provides valuable insight into the first attempts at engraving in Van Diemens Land. It was sent back home from Australia in 1831 as a curious specimen of early engraving efforts. As we observe this powerful scene frozen in time, we are reminded of the brutal nature of punishment and confinement that once prevailed within our society. This print serves as a poignant reminder of our past and prompts us to reflect on how far we have come since those days. Displayed proudly in private collections today, this piece stands not only as an artistic achievement but also as an important historical document shedding light on Australia's penal colony history.
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