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Embarkation of convicts for French Guiana, 1904
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Embarkation of convicts for French Guiana, 1904
Embarkation of convicts for French Guiana, 1904. France began transporting convicts to its colony of French Guiana in 1852. Amongst the more famous prisoners sent there were Alfred Dreyfus and Henri Charriere, who wrote Papillon, a famous account of his incarceration on, and escape attempts from, the notorious prison of Devils Island. The transportation of convicts was ended in 1951. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 3rd January 1904
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Boarding Convict Criminal Departing Departure Embarkation Embarking Exile Exiled French Guiana Gangplank Leaving Print Collector5 Prisoner Punishment Sack Sailor Sailors Naval Warfare
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This print captures the historic moment of the embarkation of convicts for French Guiana in 1904. France initiated this practice in 1852, transporting prisoners to its colony as a form of punishment. Amongst the notable individuals sent to this distant land were Alfred Dreyfus and Henri Charriere, who later recounted his gripping experiences in his renowned memoir "Papillon". The notorious prison on Devils Island became synonymous with their incarceration and daring escape attempts. The image showcases a scene filled with vivid colors and depicts men dressed in convict uniforms boarding a ship via a gangplank. Each figure carries a sack, symbolizing their exile from France and their journey towards an uncertain future. The presence of navy sailors suggests that they are responsible for overseeing the transportation process. This photograph serves as a reminder of the harsh realities faced by those convicted of crimes during this era. It also offers insight into the historical context surrounding French colonialism and penal practices at that time. The end of convict transportation in 1951 marked an important shift in societal attitudes towards punishment and rehabilitation. Preserved through art media, this print provides us with valuable visual documentation from the early twentieth century, shedding light on an aspect of history often overshadowed by other events such as war or political movements.
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