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Cell Block - Historic Ruins - Penitentiary - Gary Heller Art Print
by Gary Heller
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Cell Block - Historic Ruins - Penitentiary - Gary Heller art print by Gary Heller. Our art prints are produced on acid-free papers using archival inks to guarantee that they last a lifetime without fading or loss of color. All art prints include a 1" white border around the image to allow for future framing and matting, if desired.
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The Eastern State Penitentiary (ESP[4]) is a former American prison in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is found at 2027 Fairmount Avenue between... more
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Art Print Reviews (21229)
Average Rating (4.64 Stars):
Susan Beatty
April 26th, 2024
This print is beautiful. It's a commonly depicted subject, but it is very special. The composition, tonal quality, and movement are exceptional and evocative. The piece is true to it's title... breathtaking!
Dorothy Hasson
April 26th, 2024
I think that this print is beautiful. I bought it for my new house (Oct 24), and have not had it framed yet,
Rosa Berbert
April 26th, 2024
Love this photo! Reminds me of a recent trip to Steamboat Springs- snow- covered trees were beautiful!
Tammy Gammon
April 26th, 2024
High quality image.
Jude Wright
April 26th, 2024
Love it 💜
Annette Wilcox
April 26th, 2024
I have wanted this for my pro life bulletin board at my Catholic Church and I wasn’t disappointed. It is beautiful and it has so much meaning put in a picture. A picture speaks better then words and this picture says it all. Thanks
Artist's Description
The Eastern State Penitentiary (ESP[4]) is a former American prison in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is found at 2027 Fairmount Avenue between Corinthian Avenue and North 22nd Street in the Fairmount section of the city, and was operational from 1829 until 1971. The penitentiary refined the revolutionary system of separate incarceration first pioneered at the Walnut Street Jail which emphasized principles of reform rather than punishment.[5]
Notorious criminals such as bank robber Willie Sutton and Al Capone were held inside its innovative wagon wheel design. When the building was erected it was the largest and most expensive public structure ever constructed, quickly becoming a model for more than 300 prisons worldwide.
Designed by John Haviland and opened on October 25, 1829, Eastern State is considered to be the world's first true penitentiary, despite the fact that the Walnut Street Jail, which opened in 1776, was called a "penitentiary" as early as 1790 . The wo...
About Gary Heller
Gary Heller is a published photographer based in New York. Many of his photographs are now available here as framed or unframed prints, canvas gallery wraps, metal and acrylic prints. All come with a 30 day satisfaction guarantee directly from our print lab. "My work is most always inspired by light and shadow, shapes and definition as well as character and mood. I have a fascination with abandoned places and forbidden spaces. I think we all do, there is an allure to the mystery and perhaps hidden dangers that abandoned things suggest, and we are drawn to the beauty of decay." **PLEASANTLY STRANGE PERSPECTIVES** ArtTour International magazine cover/ feature December 2011 ABC television network series...
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Dirk Ercken
Wonderful capture! amazing light and depth!
Lisa Holland
Great historical image with detailed description. Thank you for sharing! L
Gary Heller
Thanks for the time and comment, Lisa.
Lisa Knechtel
The HDR really works here. Draws you into all the texture and grit. Love the light at the end of the tunnel. Great imagery. v
Gary Heller
Thanks for your comments.
Penny Meyers
Both creepy and powerful! v
Erika Weber
This image is quite powerful especially in black and white. Voted and favorite for the day from CFC.
Gary Heller
Thank you much.
Holly Mishler-Johnson
Wow, this is a great shot, I love it in black and white!