Penal Colony Collection
"Penal Colonies: A Glimpse into the Dark Pages of History" Step back in time to explore the haunting world of penal colonies through captivating artworks and engravings
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"Penal Colonies: A Glimpse into the Dark Pages of History" Step back in time to explore the haunting world of penal colonies through captivating artworks and engravings. These glimpses into history shed light on the harsh realities endured by prisoners in these remote settlements. In "The prison of Portoferraio, Elba Island, 1896, " an oil painting transports us to a desolate island where convicts were confined behind towering walls. The somber atmosphere is palpable, evoking a sense of isolation and despair. "The Andaman Islands: Hope Town with Mount Harriet" takes us to another penal colony, where Lord Mayo met his tragic fate at the hands of an assassin. This engraving captures both the scenic beauty and underlying danger that permeated these isolated outposts. An album dedicated to the Isle of Pines provides further insight into life within a penal colony. One lithograph depicts punishment being meted out to deportees, showcasing their suffering as they endure physical consequences for their transgressions. A vividly colored engraving titled "A Revolt of French Anarchists in Guyana" offers a glimpse into one instance when inmates rebelled against their captors. The chaos depicted serves as a stark reminder that even within these guarded confines, resistance could ignite. Moving across continents, we encounter Hobart Town in Van Diemens Land through an early 19th-century engraving. This image reveals how colonial powers sought to establish control over vast territories by establishing prisons far from civilization's gaze. "The Founding of Australia" presents a colorful lithograph illustrating the arrival of British settlers who transformed parts of this distant landmass into convict settlements. It highlights how entire nations were built upon foundations stained with human suffering. Venturing towards New Caledonia unveils yet more scenes from penal colonies; images depict military warders' housing on Isle Nou and supplies being distributed among the inhabitants.