Poster Print : Hobart Town Chain Gang, c. 1831 (etching)

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Hobart Town Chain Gang, c. 1831 (etching)

XND348414 Hobart Town Chain Gang, c.1831 (etching) by Bruce, Charles (1807-51); Private Collection; (add.info.: inscribed with This is no otherwise curious than as a specimen of the first efforts at engraving in Van Diemens Land / sent home from Van Diemens Land/1831 ; capital of the Australian island of Tasmania; first settled as a penal colony in 1803; ); Scottish, out of copyright

Media ID 12803417

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Convicts Criminals Guards Prisoners Sentence Tasmanian Punishment

A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print

Step back in time with our captivating Hobart Town Chain Gang poster print from Media Storehouse. This intriguing etching, created by renowned artist Charles Bruce in approximately 1831, offers a glimpse into the past with its depiction of a convict chain gang in Hobart, Tasmania. The intricate details and textures of the image bring history to life, making it a striking addition to any room. Experience the rich history and artistic mastery of this rare and captivating piece, now available as a high-quality poster print from Media Storehouse through our partnership with Fine Art Finder and Bridgeman Art Library.

A2 Poster (59.4 x 42cm, 23.4" x 16.5" inches) printed on 170gsm Satin Poster Paper. Securely packaged, rolled and inserted into a strong mailing tube and shipped tracked. Poster Prints are of comparable archival quality to our Photographic prints, they are simply printed on thinner Poster Paper. Whilst we only use Photographic Prints in our frames, you can frame Poster Prints if they are carefully supported to prevent sagging over time.

Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.

Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 59.4cm x 25.4cm (23.4" x 10")

Estimated Product Size is 59.4cm x 42cm (23.4" x 16.5")

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 black and white etching, titled "Hobart Town Chain Gang, c. 1831" offers a glimpse into the harsh realities of life in Van Diemens Land (now Tasmania) during the early 19th century. Created by Charles Bruce, a Scottish artist, this print showcases the struggles faced by prisoners and convicts who were sent to Australia as punishment. The image depicts a group of male prisoners clad in tattered clothing, their faces etched with weariness and resignation. They are chained together, forced to endure grueling labor under the watchful eyes of soldiers and guards. The somber atmosphere is palpable as these men face their sentences for crimes committed. This historical artwork serves as more than just an artistic representation; it provides valuable insight into the first attempts at engraving in Van Diemens Land. It was sent back home from Australia in 1831 as a curious specimen of early engraving efforts. As we observe this powerful scene frozen in time, we are reminded of the brutal nature of punishment and confinement that once prevailed within our society. This print serves as a poignant reminder of our past and prompts us to reflect on how far we have come since those days. Displayed proudly in private collections today, this piece stands not only as an artistic achievement but also as an important historical document shedding light on Australia's penal colony history.

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