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Newgate: Committed for Trial, 1878 (oil on canvas)
RHC2542 Newgate: Committed for Trial, 1878 (oil on canvas) by Holl, Frank (1845-88); 152.3X210.7 cm; Royal Holloway, University of London; eRoyal Holloway, University of London; English, out of copyright
Media ID 22364624
© Royal Holloway, University of London / Bridgeman Images
Criminals Gaol Gaoler Imprisoned Industrial Revolution Jail Jailer Prison
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This oil painting, titled "Newgate: Committed for Trial, 1878" by Frank Holl, offers a poignant glimpse into the harsh realities of life during the Industrial Revolution in England. The scene depicts a dimly lit prison cell where a poor mother and her child are imprisoned, awaiting trial. The artist skillfully captures the despair and hopelessness etched on their faces as they confront an uncertain future. The composition is dominated by shades of somber grays and browns, emphasizing the bleakness of their surroundings. The gaoler stands guard at the door, his stern expression reflecting his role as both jailer and judge over these unfortunate souls. Through this powerful imagery, Holl highlights not only the plight of those trapped within Newgate Prison but also raises questions about social inequality and justice in Victorian society. Measuring 152.3X210.7 cm, this masterpiece now resides at Royal Holloway University in London—a fitting home for such an evocative portrayal of human suffering amidst societal transformation. As we gaze upon this painting today, it serves as a reminder that while progress may bring prosperity to some, it often leaves others behind. "Newgate: Committed for Trial" invites us to reflect on our own responsibility towards those who find themselves marginalized or forgotten by society's advancements—an enduring message that resonates far beyond its original context in late 19th-century England.
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