Abuse Collection

Gin Lane, 1751. Artist: William Hogarth
Gin Lane, 1751.The scene is the St Giles slums. A child falls to its death from the arms of its drunk mother who sits with ulcerated legs. A skeletal figure holds an empty glass

Dulux Dog Drunk
22nd August 1972: Dash, the famous old English sheep dog who has starred in the Dulux paint commercials for 12 years at the reception held in honour of his retirement

The stoning of St. Stephen: St. Stephen (Stephane), was the first Christian martyr who died by stoning in 36 AD. JC
JLJ4647938 The stoning of St. Stephen: St. Stephen (Stephane), was the first Christian martyr who died by stoning in 36 AD. JC. Painting by Annibale Carracci or Annibal Carrache (1560-1609)

Pint of beer

Gin Lane, February 1, 1751. Creator: William Hogarth
Gin Lane, February 1, 1751

Ravages of Alcohol
An illustration of how alcohol abuse affects the appearance and liver of a man through different stages of his life

HOGARTH: CRUELTY, 1751. The Four Stages of Cruelty. First Stage of Cruelty. Engraving after the etching, 1751, by William Hogarth

Cheeky American Military postcard
A GI uses his position to his advantage, stopping and searching a pretty young girl who he accuses of being a spy! I think he has just spied something else however... Date: 1941

The Courage to Heal, a Guide for Women Survivors of Child Sexual Abuse by Ellen Bass and Laura Davis, the book that fueled the American abuse scare of the 1980s/1990s

The Brilliants, 1801 (litho) (b / w photo)
XJF271074 The Brilliants, 1801 (litho) (b/w photo) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

The character Oliver Twist
5308168 The character Oliver Twist.; (add.info.: Illustration depicting the character Oliver Twist: Oliver, unhappily apprenticed to the under-taker Sowerby)

The character Oliver Twist
5308166 The character Oliver Twist.; (add.info.: Illustration depicting the character Oliver Twist: Oliver has been 'restored' to Fagin and the boys by Bill Sykes and Nancy)

Cover of' 'L'Assiette au Beurre'', number 8, Satirical in Colors, 1901_5_23
ICA4946204 Cover of' 'L'Assiette au Beurre'', number 8, Satirical in Colors, 1901_5_23 by Hermann-Paul, Rene George (1874-1940); (add.info.: Russia, Religion)

Egyptian children at school on an outdoor terrace, reading books in horn. One teacher smokes the pipe
FLO4634881 Egyptian children at school on an outdoor terrace, reading books in horn. One teacher smokes the pipe, another beats a student's feet with a wand

A schoolmaster administrating corporal punishment
5616224 A schoolmaster administrating corporal punishment; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a schoolmaster administrating corporal punishment. Dated 19th Century)

A teacher correcting a student with a rule in his classroom. Body punishment 19th century. Illustration 19th century
NWI4961530 A teacher correcting a student with a rule in his classroom. Body punishment 19th century. Illustration 19th century

Conquete of the Roman Empire: Germanic women (Barbarians Teutons) captured by the army of Jules Cesar
NWI4861881 Conquete of the Roman Empire: Germanic women (Barbarians Teutons) captured by the army of Jules Cesar. Colourful engraving of the 19th century.; (add.info.: Conquete of the Roman Empire)

The character Oliver Twist
5308167 The character Oliver Twist.; (add.info.: Illustration depicting the character Oliver Twist: after having escaped from Fagin and his thieving boys)

Letter: D (Dispute). Recreative alphabet. Chromolithography, undated (ca. 1920)
DUV4203773 Letter: D (Dispute). Recreative alphabet. Chromolithography, undated (ca. 1920). Offered by "La Samaritaine de Nancy"

Myths and legends: Dragon's mouth in hell burning demons. Colouring engraving from an edition of Augsburg, 1473
NWI4930897 Myths and legends: Dragon's mouth in hell burning demons. Colouring engraving from an edition of Augsburg, 1473; (add.info.: Myths and legends)

Caricature in L'Assiette du Beurre, 1906, depicting an angry husband threatening his wife
5617121 Caricature in L'Assiette du Beurre, 1906, depicting an angry husband threatening his wife; Universal History Archive/UIG.

A schoolmaster administrating corporal punishment
5616228 A schoolmaster administrating corporal punishment; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a schoolmaster administrating corporal punishment. Dated 16th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

A schoolmaster administrating corporal punishment
5616223 A schoolmaster administrating corporal punishment; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a schoolmaster administrating corporal punishment. Dated 19th Century)

The character Oliver Twist
5308170 The character Oliver Twist.; (add.info.: Illustration depicting the character Oliver Twist: Oliver pleading with the Magistrate not to allow the Parish to apprentice him to a chimney sweep)

Punishment: a father punishes his children, giving them the buttoes, one of the brothers cries
IMB4930652 Punishment: a father punishes his children, giving them the buttoes, one of the brothers cries. Around 1890 Historic photograph, father beating his son

Two men arguing, 1850
3478310 Two men arguing, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting two men arguing in the street. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

The character Oliver Twist
5308169 The character Oliver Twist.; (add.info.: Illustration depicting the character Oliver Twist: Mr Brownlow visiting Oliver's sickroom to see how he progresses)

A schoolmaster administrating corporal punishment
5616226 A schoolmaster administrating corporal punishment; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a schoolmaster administrating corporal punishment. Dated 19th Century)

The character Oliver Twist
5308165 The character Oliver Twist.; (add.info.: Illustration depicting the character Oliver Twist: Oliver is injured when being forced by Bill Sykes to carry out a burglary)

Anti-Tobacco cartoon, (English) circa 1900. Society for Pre-venting the Abuse of Tobacco, 1900 (engraving)
5616615 Anti-Tobacco cartoon, (English) circa 1900. Society for Pre-venting the Abuse of Tobacco, 1900 (engraving); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Jamestown woman led on the ducking stool (chair to make people fall into the water)
NWI4960427 Jamestown woman led on the ducking stool (chair to make people fall into the water) for public humiliation as punishment, United States, 17th century

Cinderella: the young Cinderella sitting among the ashes in the chimney, c.1910 (lithograph)
XEE4143307 Cinderella: the young Cinderella sitting among the ashes in the chimney, c.1910 (lithograph) by Dulac, Edmund (1882-1953); Private Collection; (add.info)

Child Abuse
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Time Clipping Cupid's Wings, 1614-1641. Creator: Gaspar Netscher
Time Clipping Cupid's Wings, 1614-1641

Vessantara Jataka, Chapter 8 (The Royal Children), 1830-1860. Creator: Unknown
Vessantara Jataka, Chapter 8 (The Royal Children), 1830-1860

Vessantara Jataka, Chapter 8 (The Royal Children), 1920-1940. Creator: Unknown
Vessantara Jataka, Chapter 8 (The Royal Children), 1920-1940. Jujaka visits Vessantara in his cottage in the forest and asks for the children

Vessantara Jataka, Chapter 11: Jujaka Treats Jali and Kanha Poorly; While Jujaka... c1875-1925. Creator: Unknown
Vessantara Jataka, Chapter 11: Jujaka Treats Jali and Kanha Poorly; While Jujaka Sleeps the Children are Cared For, c1875-1925

In a Fit of Jealousy Arai Tokichi Hurls a Rock at Ohana, c1875. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
In a Fit of Jealousy Arai Tokichi Hurls a Rock at Ohana, c1875. From The Postal News, no. 601

The Child of Horisaka Sahei Tied to a Rice Bale, 1875. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
The Child of Horisaka Sahei Tied to a Rice Bale, 1875. From The Postal News, no. 508

A man who had beaten his wife is punished by a group of women in the Vinkestraat in Amsterdam, 1768, 1768

Ah! tu dis que tu passes la nuit à ton bureau... 1840. Creator: Honore Daumier
Ah! tu dis que tu passes la nuit a ton bureau... 1840. Ah! tu dis que tu passes la nuit a ton Bureau! et tu vas a Musard avec des Gourgandines!...'

The Broken Saucer, Printed 1889-1891. Creator: J. B. B. Wellington
The Broken Saucer, Printed 1889-1891

Form of a Treaty of Marriage in China - from a drawing by a Chinese artist, 1857. Creator: Unknown
Form of a Treaty of Marriage in China - from a drawing by a Chinese artist, 1857. Upon the table is a tablet bearing the names of the contracting parties

Wife of Sangoro Scalds Her Husband's Face with Boiling Water, 1875. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Wife of Sangoro Scalds Her Husband's Face with Boiling Water, 1875. From The Postal News, no. 600

Maron in Baglen, 1829. Creator: Anon
Maron in Baglen, 1829. This drawing bears rare visual witness to the atrocities committed by the troops under Dutch command during the Java War (1825-1830)

The Peasant's Misfortune, after c.1619. Creator: Unknown
The Peasant's Misfortune, after c.1619

Satire on Celibacy, c.1600-c.1649. Creator: Anon
Satire on Celibacy, c.1600-c.1649

Allegory of Abuses by the Authorities of Church and State, 1570-1580. Creator: Gillis Mostaert
Allegory of Abuses by the Authorities of Church and State, 1570-1580. Alternative title: The Haywain: An Allegory of Worldly and Spiritual Abuses

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"Unveiling the Dark Realities: A Glimpse into the Depths of Abuse" In Gin Lane, 1751, artist William Hogarth masterfully depicts a society ravaged by alcohol abuse. The Dulux Dog Drunk serves as a stark reminder of the consequences that excessive drinking can have on individuals and their loved ones. The stoning of St. Stephen in 36 AD portrays one of history's earliest instances of religious persecution and violence. Annibale Carracci's painting captures the brutality endured by St. Stephen, emphasizing the tragic outcome when intolerance prevails. A seemingly innocent pint of beer can become a catalyst for destruction if abused. The Ravages of Alcohol are evident in countless lives shattered by addiction and its devastating effects on physical health, relationships, and mental well-being. Hogarth's Gin Lane resurfaces once more to expose the harrowing reality faced by those trapped in cycles of substance abuse. His depiction unveils a community plagued by poverty, crime, and despair caused by unchecked consumption. In his series Cruelty (1751), Hogarth delves deeper into human cruelty beyond substance abuse alone. This chilling portrayal highlights how mistreatment towards both humans and animals is interconnected; it serves as an urgent call for empathy and compassion. Even cheeky American Military postcards cannot overshadow the seriousness surrounding issues like domestic violence or emotional abuse that persist within our society today. We must confront these dark realities head-on to foster healing and justice for all affected parties. The Brilliants lithograph from 1801 reminds us that even amidst opulence they can lurk behind closed doors—highlighting how power dynamics often enable such atrocities to go unnoticed or unaddressed until it is too late. "The Courage to Heal" speaks volumes about survivors who find strength amidst trauma inflicted upon them—a testament to resilience against all odds while inspiring others to seek help on their own journey towards recovery.