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Les Condamnes Au Travail, Noumea (colour photo)
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Les Condamnes Au Travail, Noumea (colour photo)
2804399 Les Condamnes Au Travail, Noumea (colour photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Les Condamnes Au Travail, Noumea. Illustration for Autour Du Monde (L Boulanger, c 1900).); © Look and Learn
Media ID 23465470
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Islands New Caledonia Nouvelle Caledonie Pacific Noumea
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This color photograph, titled "Les Condamnes Au Travail, Noumea" takes us back to the 19th century in New Caledonia. The image showcases a group of condemned individuals engaged in hard labor on this remote Pacific island. With its vibrant hues and remarkable clarity, this print by an anonymous European photographer offers a rare glimpse into the lives of these prisoners. The scene depicts men toiling under the scorching sun, their weary faces telling stories of hardship and resilience. Their bodies bear witness to years spent enduring grueling physical labor as punishment for their crimes. Despite their circumstances, there is a sense of unity among them as they work side by side. "Noumea" refers to the capital city of New Caledonia, where this photograph was likely taken. This isolated French territory became known for its penal colony during this period, attracting convicts from various parts of Europe. Originally published as an illustration for Autour Du Monde magazine around 1900, "Les Condamnes Au Travail" serves as a powerful reminder of the harsh realities faced by those sentenced to forced labor far away from home. Preserved within a private collection and made available through Bridgeman Images' Fine Art Finder platform, this mesmerizing photograph transports viewers across time and space to witness history unfold before their eyes.
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