Photographic 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
15"x10" (37.5x25cm) Poster
Step back in time with our captivating selection from the Media Storehouse range of Photographic Prints. This evocative image, titled "Myanmar - Yangon - Rangoon Jail" by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online, takes you on a journey to the 1910s. The hauntingly beautiful black and white photograph offers a glimpse into the past, revealing the historic Rangoon Jail in Myanmar. This print is not only a stunning addition to your decor but also a thought-provoking conversation starter. Bring history into your home or office with this exquisite piece from Media Storehouse.
High-quality poster prints are available in a range of sizes and are printed on 270 gsm semi-glossy silk finish poster paper. An affordable option for decorating any space, they are perfect for fixing straight onto walls. To ensure your poster arrives in good condition, we roll and send them in strong mailing tubes.
Our Photo Prints are in a large range of sizes and are printed on Archival Quality Paper for excellent colour reproduction and longevity. They are ideal for framing (our Framed Prints use these) at a reasonable cost. Alternatives include cheaper Poster Prints and higher quality Fine Art Paper, the choice of which is largely dependant on your budget.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 37.5cm x 24.3cm (14.8" x 9.6")
Estimated Product Size is 37.5cm x 25cm (14.8" x 9.8")
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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