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Preparing the shackling of the convicts at Bicetre (wash on paper) (b / w photo)
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Preparing the shackling of the convicts at Bicetre (wash on paper) (b / w photo)
XIR224811 Preparing the shackling of the convicts at Bicetre (wash on paper) (b/w photo) by Cloquemin, Gabriel (18th-19th century); Musee de l Ile de France, Sceaux, France; (add.info.: preparation du ferrement des bagnards; ); French, out of copyright
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Asylum Chains Convict Courtyard French Flag Irons Poorhouse Prison Prisoners Pulling Shackles Street Lamp Top Hat Warder Punishment
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This striking print captures a haunting scene from the past, titled "Preparing the shackling of the convicts at Bicetre". The image, created by Gabriel Cloquemin in the 18th-19th century, showcases a group of male convicts being prepared for their punishment. In this solemn courtyard of Bicetre, an infamous poorhouse turned prison in France, chains and irons are being fastened onto these unfortunate souls. The prisoners stand together with heads bowed under the watchful eyes of warders and soldiers dressed in uniforms that symbolize authority and control. A top hat-wearing officer oversees this grim procedure. The atmosphere is heavy with despair as these men face their fate within the confines of this desolate space. A French flag flutters above them, perhaps serving as a reminder of their lost freedom and shattered dreams. Cloquemin's wash on paper technique adds depth to this poignant composition, emphasizing both light and shadow. Every detail is meticulously captured - from the intricate design of each shackle to the dimly lit street lamp casting eerie shadows across the scene. As we gaze upon this historical moment frozen in time, we cannot help but reflect on society's approach to punishment during that era. This thought-provoking photograph serves as a stark reminder of our collective past while urging us to question our present notions about justice and rehabilitation.
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