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Female Convict Life at Woking (engraving)
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Female Convict Life at Woking (engraving)
1046883 Female Convict Life at Woking (engraving) by Renouard, Charles Paul (1845-1924) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Female Convict Life at Woking. Illustration for The Graphic, 21 September 1889.); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection; French, out of copyright
Media ID 22505232
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Condemned Imprisonment Infanticide Prisons Woking Women Prisoners Female Convict Life
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This engraving, titled "Female Convict Life at Woking" offers a poignant glimpse into the harsh reality of women prisoners in the late 19th century. Created by Charles Paul Renouard and published in The Graphic on September 21,1889, this print transports us to a time when female convicts faced unimaginable challenges within the confines of Woking prison. The scene depicted showcases the somber atmosphere that permeated these walls. We witness a group of condemned women, their faces etched with despair and resignation. Their lives forever altered by their actions or circumstances, they are now confined to this bleak existence behind bars. Infanticide is hinted at as one of the crimes committed by some of these women - an unsettling reminder of the desperation and hardship they may have endured before finding themselves here. The presence of red stars on their clothing signifies their status as inmates, further emphasizing their loss of freedom and societal rejection. Through this powerful image, we are compelled to reflect upon themes such as imprisonment, redemption, and social justice. It serves as a stark reminder that even amidst darkness and despair, there is always room for compassion and understanding. Preserved in private collections today thanks to Bridgeman Images' efforts in preserving historical artwork like this one from Renouard's oeuvre; it continues to serve as a testament to our collective past while urging us towards empathy for those who have fallen through society's cracks.
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