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Condemned cell at Newgate Prison (engraving)
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Condemned cell at Newgate Prison (engraving)
614608 Condemned cell at Newgate Prison (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Condemned cell at Newgate Prison, London.); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection; English, out of copyright
Media ID 23546240
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This haunting engraving takes us back to the 19th century, providing a glimpse into the grim reality of life inside Newgate Prison in London. The image captures the condemned cell, a place where despair and impending doom hung heavy in the air. The composition is stark and somber, with bare stone walls that seem to close in on the viewer. A small window high above offers only a sliver of light, casting eerie shadows across the cold floor. It is within these four unforgiving walls that countless individuals awaited their fate. As we study this print from Fine Art Finder's collection, we cannot help but feel a sense of unease and sympathy for those who were confined here. The absence of any personal belongings or comforts serves as a reminder of the dehumanizing conditions endured by prisoners during this time. Newgate Prison was notorious for its harsh treatment and overcrowding, making it one of London's most feared institutions. This engraving transports us back to an era when justice was often swift and brutal. Through Bridgeman Images' preservation of this historical artwork, we are reminded not only of our past but also how far society has come in terms of prison reform and human rights. It serves as a powerful testament to our collective responsibility to ensure that no individual suffers such cruel confinement again.
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