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Framed Print : English prison life: treadmill for hard labour, and punishment with the cat-o-nine-tails
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English prison life: treadmill for hard labour, and punishment with the cat-o-nine-tails
English prison life: treadmill for hard labour, and punishment with the cat-o-nine-tails. France was suffering from the Apaches at this time, and some thought the prisons should be made less comfortable and more like British ones. From Le Petit Journal, Paris, November 1907
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1907 Comfortable Crime Discipline Hard Journal Labour Life November Paris Petit Prison Prisons Punishment Suffering Thought Time Apaches Cat O Nine Tails Treadmill
14"x12" (38x32cm) Modern Frame
Step back in time with our captivating Framed Print from Media Storehouse, featuring an image of English prison life from Universal Images Group. Witness the harsh realities of the past with this evocative depiction of a treadmill used for hard labor and a punishment scene involving the cat-o-nine-tails. This intriguing piece of history is sure to make a bold statement in any room, transporting you to an era of unforgiving discipline and perseverance. Add this unique and thought-provoking framed print to your collection today.
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
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 17.3cm x 24.4cm (6.8" x 9.6")
Estimated Product Size is 32.5cm x 37.6cm (12.8" x 14.8")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print from Universal Images Group (UIG) takes us back to the harsh reality of English prison life in November 1907. The image showcases two distinct aspects of discipline and punishment within these walls. On the left, we see a group of prisoners laboriously treading on a treadmill, their faces etched with exhaustion and despair. This grueling task was part of their hard labor, intended to break their spirits and serve as a deterrent against future crimes. On the right side of the photograph, we witness another form of punishment: the cat-o-nine-tails. A fearsome instrument used for flogging offenders, it symbolizes the brutal nature of justice at that time. Interestingly, this particular snapshot originates from France during a period when they were grappling with criminal gangs known as Apaches. Some French citizens believed that adopting British-style prisons would make them less comfortable and more effective in deterring crime. Published by Le Petit Journal in Paris, this thought-provoking image serves as a reminder of how different nations approached penal systems during an era marked by suffering and social unrest. It offers us insight into England's approach towards rehabilitation through hard labor while highlighting contrasting views on punishment between countries facing similar challenges. As we gaze upon this historical artifact captured over a century ago, let it prompt us to reflect on how far society has come in terms of penitentiary reform and whether our current methods truly aim at both retribution and redemption for those who have transgressed societal norms.
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