Gezicht op de Newgate Prison te Londen before 1889

This grayscale print shows a view of Newgate Prison in London, created by an anonymous artist. The composition is stark, dominated by strong diagonal lines that trace the prison's architecture. The eye is led upwards along the converging lines of the building, which creates an unsettling feeling, mirroring the oppressive nature of the prison itself. The image is bound by the edges of the open book, which frame the print. The texture of the book adds depth to the piece, and the facing page offers a visual rest, emphasizing the darkness of the print. The artist seems to be interested in the prison as a symbol of power. The architectural lines serve as a visual metaphor for the rigid structures of authority. The print, within the book, becomes a commentary on how institutions confine not just bodies but also ideas. It invites us to consider how spaces shape our understanding of freedom and control.