Mouse Mat : 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

Mouse Mat

A high quality photographic print manufactured into a durable wipe clean mouse mat (27x22cm) with a non slip backing, which works with all mice.

Archive quality photographic print in a durable wipe clean mouse mat with non slip backing. Works with all computer mice

Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 25.4cm x 18.6cm (10" x 7.3")

Estimated Product Size is 26.9cm x 21.8cm (10.6" x 8.6")

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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