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Newgate - Exercise Yard, from London, a Pilgrimage
STC377537 Newgate - Exercise Yard, from London, a Pilgrimage, written by William Blanchard Jerrold (1826-84) & engraved by Heliodore Joseph Pisan (1822-90) pub. 1872 (engraving) by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); Private Collection; (add.info.: Newgate Prison was located in the City of London, at the corner of Newgate Street and Old Bailey; ); The Stapleton Collection; French, out of copyright
Media ID 22912980
© The Stapleton Collection / Bridgeman Images
Circle Confinement Dickensian Gaol Gaoler Imprisonment Jail Prisoners Warden Claustrophobia Prisoner
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This print captures the haunting atmosphere of Newgate Prison's Exercise Yard, as depicted in William Blanchard Jerrold's book "London, a Pilgrimage". Engraved by Heliodore Joseph Pisan and published in 1872, this engraving showcases the talent of Gustave Dore. The image transports us to a time when Newgate Prison stood at the corner of Newgate Street and Old Bailey in the heart of London. The scene is filled with an overwhelming sense of claustrophobia and confinement. We see prisoners huddled together, their faces etched with despair and longing for freedom. The imposing figure of a warden looms over them, reminding them of their captivity. This Victorian-era depiction takes us back to a Dickensian world where justice was often harsh and unforgiving. As we gaze upon this print from Fine Art Finder's private collection, we cannot help but feel empathy for those imprisoned within these walls. Their stories are etched into every line on their faces – tales of hardship, regret, and lost dreams. This powerful image serves as a reminder that even within the confines of imprisonment, humanity persists. It prompts us to reflect on our own freedoms while acknowledging the struggles faced by those who have been denied theirs. In this photographical masterpiece by Bridgeman Images, history comes alive before our eyes - inviting us to explore not only the physical structures that once held captive souls but also the emotional depths hidden within each prisoner's gaze.
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