Incarceration Collection

Top of mans head visible behind prison cell window as his hands grip metal bars, front view

Castle Thunder, Richmon, Virginia (litho)
KW353644 Castle Thunder, Richmon, Virginia (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: a converted tobacco warehouse used as a prison during the American Civil War;)

Andersonville Prison (litho)
KW353640 Andersonville Prison (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: officially known as Camp Sumter)

Newgate Prison, London, 1900
3784434 Newgate Prison, London, 1900; (add.info.: Newgate Prison, London, 1900. Corner of Newgate Street and Old Bailey. Possible beginnings in 12th century)

Newgate Prison, London, 1900
3787098 Newgate Prison, London, 1900; (add.info.: Newgate Prison, London, 1900. Corner of Newgate Street and Old Bailey. Possible beginnings in 12th century)

A Peaceful Art, 1888 (oil on canvas)
CH441598 A Peaceful Art, 1888 (oil on canvas) by Lorimer, John Henry (1856-1936); 127x102 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Scottish, out of copyright

The Parting of Lord William and Lady Rachel Russell in 1683
989988 The Parting of Lord William and Lady Rachel Russell in 1683 (The Last Interview of Lord and Lady Russell), 1852 (oil on canvas) by Lucy

The Captives; Les Captives, c. 1923-25 (oil on canvas)
653172 The Captives; Les Captives, c.1923-25 (oil on canvas) by Pascin, Jules (1885-1930); 55x66 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Captives; Les Captives. Jules Pascin (1885-1930)

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"Incarceration: A Glimpse into the Shadows of Humanity" Behind the cold, iron bars, a man's face emerges, his eyes filled with despair and longing for freedom. This haunting image captures the essence - a state where hope is diminished and dreams are shattered. Traveling back in time, we witness Castle Thunder in Richmond, Virginia. Lithographs depict this formidable fortress that held countless souls captive within its walls. The weight of confinement hangs heavy in the air as we imagine their anguish and yearning for liberation. Across the Atlantic Ocean lies Newgate Prison in London during 1900. Its imposing structure stands as a testament to an era when justice was served through isolation and punishment. Within these stone walls, lives were forever altered by confinement and solitude. The artwork "Los caprichos: Woman in Prison" transports us to late 18th-century Spain. Through red and sanguine washes, we glimpse a woman trapped behind prison bars - her fate sealed by societal constraints or perhaps her own transgressions? The image raises questions about power dynamics and oppression that persist throughout history. Intriguingly eerie is "The Princes in the Tower, " an engraving depicting two young boys imprisoned within their royal confines during medieval England. Their tragic story echoes through time as whispers of betrayal linger amidst these darkened cells. Alfred Dreyfus on Devil's Island serves as a stark reminder of injustice prevailing even in modern times. A black-and-white photograph captures his imprisonment on this remote island; his struggle against false accusations symbolizes how society can condemn innocent individuals to years of captivity without mercy or remorse. "The Earl of Somerset summoned for Execution" showcases yet another facet - not only deprivation but also impending doom awaiting those deemed guilty by society's standards. Engravings like this remind us that behind every prison cell lies stories untold – tales entwined with fear, regret, and the fragility of human existence.