PRISON: THE TOMBS, 1868. Scene on the steps of the Tombs, New York City: colored wood engraving, American, 1868
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PRISON: THE TOMBS, 1868. Scene on the steps of the Tombs, New York City: colored wood engraving, American, 1868
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PRISON - THE TOMBS, 1868. Scene on the steps of the Tombs, New York City - colored wood engraving, American, 1868
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. This print takes us back to the year 1868 in bustling New York City. The image captures a scene on the steps of The Tombs, a notorious prison located in Manhattan's North side. With its detailed coloring and intricate wood engraving technique, this piece of art brings to life an important moment in history. In this snapshot from the past, we see a group of men standing outside The Tombs. Among them is an officer dressed in his uniform with authority emanating from his stance. Surrounding him are individuals who have been subjected to punishment within these walls; their weary expressions hint at lives marked by hardship and struggle. The city street serves as a backdrop for this somber tableau. It is filled with activity - pedestrians going about their daily routines while others stop momentarily to observe or perhaps even speculate about those who find themselves entangled within the criminal justice system. One man stands out from the crowd – he sports a beard and holds a lit cigarette between his fingers, seemingly lost in thought or contemplation amidst this chaotic environment. Through this remarkable artwork by The Granger Collection, we are transported back over 150 years ago into an era where law enforcement and crime intersected on these very steps. It reminds us that every corner of our cities has stories etched into its foundations – tales waiting to
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