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Pentonville Cell
A single cell, furnished with a suspended bed and a loom for day work, in Pentonville Prison, London, 1850. Prisoners were subjected to solitary confinement under the separate system operated at the prison. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
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Hulton Archive
Media ID 11795240
© 2008 Getty Images
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Step back in time with our exclusive Pentonville Cell Poster Print from Hulton Archive's Fine Art Storehouse. This evocative image offers a glimpse into the past, showcasing a solitary cell from Pentonville Prison in London, circa 1850. Furnished with a suspended bed and a loom for day work, this print offers a poignant reminder of a bygone era. Decorate your walls with history and add depth to any room with this captivating piece from Media Storehouse's Fine Art collection.
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 42cm x 43.5cm (16.5" x 17.1")
Estimated Product Size is 42cm x 59.4cm (16.5" x 23.4")
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 takes us back to the haunting atmosphere of Pentonville Prison in London, circa 1850. The image showcases a single cell within the prison, revealing the harsh conditions endured by its inhabitants. Solitary confinement was enforced under the separate system operated at this penitentiary. The sparse furnishings within this confined space are strikingly depicted. A suspended bed hangs from the walls, serving as both a place for rest and an ever-present reminder of imprisonment. Adjacent to it stands a loom, symbolizing day work that prisoners were expected to engage in during their time behind bars. The photograph's monochromatic palette enhances its somber mood, emphasizing the stark contrast between light and shadow that permeates every corner of this desolate cell. The absence of people further accentuates the isolation experienced by those incarcerated here. As we gaze upon this historical artifact captured by Hulton Archive/Getty Images, we cannot help but reflect on humanity's complex relationship with justice and punishment throughout history. This thought-provoking image serves as a poignant reminder of past practices while also prompting contemplation about our present-day correctional systems
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