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Holloway Sanatorium, Virginia Water: A Gallery, Ladies Side (b / w photo)
5989759 Holloway Sanatorium, Virginia Water: A Gallery, Ladies Side (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Gallery, Ladies Side. Illustration for Some Views of Holloway Sanatorium, St Anns Heath, Virginia Water, Surrey (Southwark Press, c 1895).); © Look and Learn
Media ID 23593088
© Look and Learn / Bridgeman Images
Aesthetics Asylum Care Charitable Charity Gallery Generous Holloway Sanatorium Illness Lunatic Mental Patient Recovery St Anns Heath Surrey Thomas Holloway Virginia Water
Postcards (8 pack of A6)
Set of 8, A6 Postcards, featuring the same image on all cards in a set. Printed on 350gsm premium white satin card, the back of the postcard includes space to write messages and an area for the address and stamp. Size of each postcard is 15cm x 10.6cm.
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Estimated Product Size is 10.6cm x 15cm (4.2" x 5.9")
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Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures the grandeur of Holloway Sanatorium in Virginia Water, Surrey during the late 19th century. The image showcases a gallery on the ladies' side of this historic asylum, providing a glimpse into the lives of its patients. Holloway Sanatorium was established by Thomas Holloway, a generous philanthropist who aimed to provide care for those suffering from mental illness. This charitable institution became an important symbol of Victorian healthcare and medical advancements. The photo's composition highlights the aesthetics of the building, with its intricate architecture and ornate details. It evokes a sense of recovery and hope within these walls, as patients sought solace and treatment for their conditions. As we delve into history through this image, we are reminded of the importance placed on mental health care during this era. The photograph not only reflects English culture but also offers insight into Germanic influences present in Northern Germany at that time. This Fine Art Finder print serves as a visual testament to both historical significance and architectural beauty. It allows us to appreciate how societies approached mental health issues in the past while acknowledging how far we have come today in terms of understanding and treating such conditions.
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