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Canvas Print : Prison Ship in Portsmouth Harbour: Convicts Going on Board, 1828 (engraving) (b / w photo)
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Prison Ship in Portsmouth Harbour: Convicts Going on Board, 1828 (engraving) (b / w photo)
XJF131260 Prison Ship in Portsmouth Harbour: Convicts Going on Board, 1828 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Cooke, Edward William (1811-80); Private Collection; English, out of copyright
Media ID 12721555
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20"x16" (50x40cm) Canvas Print
Bring history into your home with our stunning Canvas Prints from Media Storehouse. This captivating black and white image, "Prison Ship in Portsmouth Harbour: Convicts Going on Board, 1828 (engraving)" by Edward William Cooke, offers a glimpse into the past. Witness the powerful scene of convicts boarding a prison ship in this intricately detailed engraving, now transformed into a beautiful and vibrant work of art. Each Canvas Print is expertly crafted with premium materials, ensuring a long-lasting and impressive addition to your decor. Transport yourself back in time with this unique and thought-provoking piece from our Fine Art Finder collection.
Ready to hang Premium Gloss Canvas Print. Our archival quality canvas prints are made from Polyester and Cotton mix and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")
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 print transports us back to the year 1828, offering a glimpse into a significant moment in history. The image captures the scene of a prison ship anchored in Portsmouth Harbour, as convicts prepare to board. The engraving, skillfully executed by Edward William Cooke, showcases his talent for capturing intricate details even in monochrome. The composition is strikingly atmospheric; the vast expanse of the sea stretches out behind the imposing vessel, creating a sense of isolation and confinement. The boat itself looms large in the frame, its weathered exterior revealing years of use transporting prisoners to their destinations. As we observe this historic event unfold before our eyes, it prompts contemplation on themes such as justice and punishment. We are left wondering about these individuals' stories - who they were and what led them down this path that ultimately landed them on this prison ship. This thought-provoking image serves as a reminder of society's complex relationship with crime and rehabilitation throughout history. It invites us to reflect upon how far we have come since those days while acknowledging that there is still much work to be done. In preserving this piece from an English private collection, Fine Art Finder allows us access to an important historical artifact that sheds light on past practices surrounding criminal justice systems.
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