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The War in America, Prison in Casemate No 2, Fort Lafayette, New York Harbour (engraving)
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The War in America, Prison in Casemate No 2, Fort Lafayette, New York Harbour (engraving)
1610198 The War in America, Prison in Casemate No 2, Fort Lafayette, New York Harbour (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War in America, Prison in Casemate No 2, Fort Lafayette, New York Harbour. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 18 March 1865.
English School (19th Century)); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection
Media ID 22265246
© Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection / Bridgeman Images
American Civil War Casemate Jails New York Harbour Prison Prisons Fort Lafayette
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The War in America, Prison in Casemate No 2, Fort Lafayette, New York Harbour
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is a captivating engraving that takes us back to the turbulent times of the American Civil War. The image depicts the interior of Casemate No 2 at Fort Lafayette, located in New York Harbor. This historic fort served as a prison during the war and housed Confederate soldiers and sympathizers. The engraving showcases the grim conditions within the casemate walls. Rows of cramped cells line both sides of a dimly lit corridor, revealing the harsh reality faced by those imprisoned here. The artist's attention to detail brings forth an eerie atmosphere; you can almost feel the weight of confinement and despair that permeated these walls. As we gaze upon this print, we are reminded of the immense sacrifices made by countless individuals on both sides of this devastating conflict. It serves as a poignant reminder that even amidst war, humanity endures – captured through expressions etched onto faces peering out from behind bars. This piece was originally featured in The Illustrated London News on March 18th, 1865 – offering readers across England insight into one aspect of America's struggle for unity. Today, it stands not only as a historical artifact but also as a testament to resilience and perseverance during challenging times. "The War in America, Prison in Casemate No 2" transports us back to an era defined by conflict and division while reminding us of our shared humanity and capacity for hope even within seemingly insur
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