Fine Art Print : Myanmar - Yangon - Rangoon Jail
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Myanmar - Yangon - Rangoon Jail
Myanmar - Yangon - Rangoon Jail. Date: circa 1910s
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Media ID 14314284
© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Burma Burmese Gaol Guard Guards Inmates Jail Lines Myanmar Prison Prisoners Rangoon Trough Warden Wardens Yangon Overseers
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step into the captivating world of Myanmar's history with this exquisite Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse, featuring the iconic image of Rangoon Jail in Yangon. Dating back to the 1910s, this evocative photograph from Mary Evans Prints Online transports you back in time, offering a glimpse into the past through the lens of a masterful Rights Managed image. Add a touch of timeless elegance and historical depth to your home or office decor with this stunning Fine Art Print, a true testament to the rich cultural heritage of Myanmar.
21x14 image printed on 27x20 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
Our fine art prints are high-quality prints made using a paper called Photo Rag. This 100% cotton rag fibre paper is known for its exceptional image sharpness, rich colors, and high level of detail, making it a popular choice for professional photographers and artists. Photo rag paper is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print. If you can afford to spend more on a higher quality paper, then Photo Rag is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 53.3cm x 34cm (21" x 13.4")
Estimated Product Size is 68.6cm x 50.8cm (27" x 20")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures the grim reality of life in Rangoon Jail during the colonial era of Myanmar (then known as Burma) in the 1910s. The image, taken from the south-east, shows a line of prisoners seated in rows, their faces etched with weariness and despair. The prison compound, surrounded by high walls and barbed wire, is a stark reminder of the confinement and isolation these men have endured. At the far end of the yard, two wardens stand watch over the inmates, their stern expressions conveying a sense of authority and control. Prisoners are seen filling up water troughs from a large earthenware jar, a daily routine that would have been a source of hard labor and backbreaking toil. The prisoners, dressed in coarse clothing, appear to be in various stages of acceptance and resignation, some with their heads bowed, others looking directly at the camera with a defiant gaze. The photograph offers a glimpse into the living conditions of the prisoners during this period, a time of political unrest and social upheaval in Burma. The British colonial administration ruled the country with an iron fist, and the prison system was a tool used to quell dissent and maintain order. The image serves as a poignant reminder of the human cost of colonialism and the struggle for freedom and self-determination in Myanmar.
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