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American sketches (engraving)
728765 American sketches (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: American sketches: prison life on Blackwells Island - No. 1 returning from work. Published in the Illustrated London News, 19 February 1876.); Look and Learn / Bernard Platman Antiquarian Collection
Media ID 23170632
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This print titled "American Sketches (Engraving)" takes us back to the 19th century, offering a glimpse into prison life on Blackwells Island in New York. The image showcases a chain gang of prisoners returning from work, accompanied by stern-looking prison guards. The engraving, originally published in the Illustrated London News on February 19,1876, captures the harsh realities faced by those incarcerated during that era. Shackled and wearing worn-out clothing, the prisoners trudge along with their heads bowed down. Their expressions reveal a mixture of exhaustion and resignation. Blackwells Island looms in the background as a symbol of confinement and isolation. This notorious penitentiary served as one of America's most formidable prisons at the time. The image highlights both physical restraints and societal constraints imposed upon these individuals. Through this historical snapshot, we are transported to an era when American prisons were marked by oppressive conditions and dehumanizing treatment. It serves as a reminder of how far society has come in terms of criminal justice reform. As we contemplate this powerful photograph print from Fine Art Finder's Bernard Platman Antiquarian Collection, it prompts us to reflect on issues surrounding incarceration and reminds us that every individual within such systems deserves dignity and compassion - regardless of their circumstances or mistakes made.
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