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A mornings entertainment at the Kasbah (engraving)
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A mornings entertainment at the Kasbah (engraving)
728537 A mornings entertainment at the Kasbah (engraving) by Woodville, Richard Caton II (1856-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A mornings entertainment at the Kasbah, Tangier: inflicting the Bastinado. Published in the Illustrated London News, 10 February 1894.); Look and Learn / Bernard Platman Antiquarian Collection; English, out of copyright
Media ID 23486044
© Look and Learn / Bernard Platman Antiquarian Collection / Bridgeman Images
Bastinado Beating Feet Kasbah Morning Morocco Punishments Tangier
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A Morning's Entertainment at the Kasbah - Witnessing the Brutal Bastinado in Tangier
EDITORS COMMENTS
. This photo print, captured by Richard Caton Woodville II in 1894, takes us back to a morning of shocking entertainment at the bustling Kasbah in Tangier. The scene depicts a distressing punishment known as the bastinado being inflicted upon unfortunate souls. As we gaze upon this historical engraving, our eyes are drawn to a group of people gathered around an open courtyard. Their faces etched with curiosity and perhaps even morbid fascination, they eagerly watch as two individuals endure unimaginable pain. The perpetrators mercilessly beat their victims' feet using long sticks or canes. The atmosphere is filled with tension and unease; one can almost hear gasps escaping from onlookers' lips. It is evident that this public display of punishment was meant not only to inflict physical agony but also to serve as a deterrent for potential wrongdoers. Tangier's Kasbah comes alive through this image—its vibrant energy contrasting sharply with the brutality unfolding before our eyes. This snapshot into history reminds us of the harsh realities faced by those who dared defy societal norms or laws during that era. Woodville's masterful portrayal allows us to bear witness to both human cruelty and society's insatiable appetite for spectacle. As we contemplate this thought-provoking piece, let it serve as a reminder of how far we have come in our pursuit of justice and compassion—a testament to
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