Port Arthur Penitentiary
by Nicholas Blackwell
Title
Port Arthur Penitentiary
Artist
Nicholas Blackwell
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Photograph
Description
The main cell block at Port Arthur, Tasmania.
Port Arthur is former penal settlement located in south-east Tasmania with a dark and bloody history. The main cell block shown here was used from 1857-1897 and could hold up to 480 inmates. Port Arthur is part of the larger UNESCO World Heritage Australian Convict Sites.
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December 28th, 2017
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William Tasker
Your treatment of this image is perfect as it sets the proper somber tone for the history of the place. Great job! L/F
Nicholas Blackwell replied:
Thanks very kindly William. Port Arthur is indeed a very dark and troubled place. Regards Nicholas Blackwell