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Karsakov and other Convict Settlements in Saghalien (engraving)
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Karsakov and other Convict Settlements in Saghalien (engraving)
1047373 Karsakov and other Convict Settlements in Saghalien (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Karsakov and other Convict Settlements in Saghalien. Illustration for The Graphic, 21 June 1890.); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection; English, out of copyright
Media ID 23028274
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Carpenters Concertina Convicts Corporal Driving Gallows Moving Notes Ogre Pour Principal Street Prisoners Siberia South Wild Strawberries Amuses Autres Eastern Siberia Kharsakov Prisoner Saghalien
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This engraving, titled "Karsakov and other Convict Settlements in Saghalien" takes us back to the 19th century when Eastern Siberia was home to a multitude of convict settlements. The image showcases a bustling scene, with prisoners going about their daily lives under the watchful eye of their captors. In the foreground, we see a group of prisoners engaged in various activities. Some are working as carpenters, skillfully crafting wooden objects, while others pour over notes or enjoy wild strawberries they have gathered along the shore. A corporal stands nearby, ensuring order is maintained within this humble community. The principal street runs through the center of the settlement, lined with shops and small houses where convicts reside. Despite their circumstances, there seems to be an air of resilience among these individuals as they find solace in music and communication. One prisoner amuses his fellow inmates by playing a concertina while others engage in conversation. Beyond the prison gates lies a vast landscape that stretches into oblivion—a constant reminder of their isolation from society. This engraving offers us a glimpse into Russia's treatment of its convicts during this era—exiled to remote regions like Saghalien for crimes committed. As we observe this historical print captured by an English School artist, we cannot help but reflect on how far our justice systems have evolved since then. It serves as both a reminder and testament to humanity's capacity for growth and change throughout time.
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