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A convict in travelling irons
5307381 A convict in travelling irons.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a convict in travelling irons on his way to a Siberian prison. Dated 19th century.
01/01/1850); Universal History Archive/UIG
Media ID 38362566
© Universal History Archive/UIG / Bridgeman Images
Convict Criminal Irons Prison Restrained Siberia Siberian
EDITORS COMMENTS
This haunting engraving captures the harsh reality of a convict in travelling irons on his way to a Siberian prison in the 19th century. The image depicts a man shackled and restrained, symbolizing the loss of freedom and dignity that comes with being convicted of a crime.
The convict's expression is one of resignation and despair, reflecting the heavy burden he carries as he embarks on his journey to serve out his sentence in one of Russia's remote penal colonies. The cold, desolate landscape surrounding him only adds to the sense of isolation and hopelessness that must have weighed heavily on his mind.
As we gaze upon this powerful image, we are reminded of the brutal consequences that awaited those who dared to defy the law in times past. It serves as a stark reminder of how far our justice system has come since then, but also as a sobering reflection on the enduring human capacity for cruelty and punishment.
Let us not forget the stories behind each face captured in historical prints like this one - they are reminders of our shared humanity and collective responsibility to strive for justice tempered with compassion.
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