Framed 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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Convict Prisoners

14"x12" (38x32cm) Modern Frame

Step back in time with our Framed Prints from Media Storehouse, featuring the captivating historical image "Prison Ship in Portsmouth Harbour: Convicts Going on Board, 1828" by Edward William Cooke. This evocative engraving, now in black and white, depicts the stark reality of convict transportation to Australia. Add this intriguing piece of history to your home or office decor and start a conversation about the past. Out of copyright and available exclusively through Media Storehouse from Bridgeman Art Library.

Wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (38x32cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, 40mm wide x 15mm 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

Contemporary Framed and Mounted Prints - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang

Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 24.4cm x 17.9cm (9.6" x 7")

Estimated Product Size is 37.6cm x 32.5cm (14.8" x 12.8")

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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