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Across Two Oceans, Sketches in British Guiana (engraving)
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Across Two Oceans, Sketches in British Guiana (engraving)
1595281 Across Two Oceans, Sketches in British Guiana (engraving) by Prior, Melton (1845-1910) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Across Two Oceans, Sketches in British Guiana. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 12 May 1888.
Melton Prior); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection
Media ID 23394284
© Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection / Bridgeman Images
Baden Bath Bathe Bathing Bathing Establishment Bathing Scene Beauty Care Breaking British Guiana Convicts Guyana Latin America Latinamerica Oceans Prisoners Prisons Southamerica Stones Warder Essequibo Latine America
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This engraving, titled "Across Two Oceans, Sketches in British Guiana" takes us on a visual journey to the shores of South America. Created by Melton Prior in 1888 for The Illustrated London News, this print offers a glimpse into the fascinating world of British Guiana. The scene depicted showcases a penal establishment situated on Fort Island, surrounded by the vastness of the Mazaruni River. In this setting, we witness prisoners engaged in various activities such as breaking stones under the watchful eye of a warder. The image captures both the harsh reality and beauty of life within these prison walls. Beyond its historical significance, this print also highlights cultural connections between different parts of Europe and Latin America. Melton Prior himself was from Baden, Germany, which adds an interesting layer to our understanding of German influence in this region during that time. Moreover, it is worth noting how bathing scenes were an integral part of daily life and beauty care routines across different cultures. This particular engraving provides insight into bathing establishments prevalent not only in British Guiana but also throughout Europe. Through its intricate details and rich symbolism, "Across Two Oceans" invites viewers to explore themes such as colonialism, incarceration systems, cultural exchange, and human resilience. It serves as a reminder that art has the power to transport us across time and space while sparking curiosity about our shared history.
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