Barbarous Collection

A Miserable Plight': Cartoon commenting on the barbarous practice of separating husbands and wives
527875 A Miserable Plight': Cartoon commenting on the barbarous practice of separating husbands and wives and placing them in males and female wards in the Workhouse

Brigade of arsonists at work, how they methodically set fire to towns, front cover illustration from Le Petit Journal
486926 Brigade of arsonists at work, how they methodically set fire to towns, front cover illustration from Le Petit Journal, supplement illustre, 11th October 1914 (colour litho) by Damblans

"The bishops had the barbarous curiosity to wish to see the baron with his oar in his hand"(engraving)
2780878 " The bishops had the barbarous curiosity to wish to see the baron with his oar in his hand" (engraving) by English School

Barberous treatment of Henry I, by a Norman Bishop (aquatint)
3100040 Barberous treatment of Henry I, by a Norman Bishop (aquatint) by Doyle, Richard (1824-83); Private Collection; (add.info.: Barberous treatment of Henry I, by a Norman Bishop)

Cartoon, Hands Up! WW1
Cartoon, Hands Up! A German soldier holds up the severed hands of his female victim, calling to the enemy not to shoot, we are soldiers just like you. Date: 1915

French and German contrasts, WW1
Postcard contrasting the French and German attitudes towards the enemy during the First World War -- German barbarity and French generosity. Date: 1914-1918

A Miserable Plight : Cartoon commenting on the barbarous practice of separating husbands and wives and placing them in males and female wards in the Workhouse

Milton / Comus by Rackham
The wonted roar was up amidst the Woods, And fill d the Air with barbarous dissonance. Date: First published : 1634

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"Unveiling the Dark Side: A Glimpse into Barbarous Acts Throughout History" Pope Urban VI reciting his breviary to encourage torture (litho): A chilling reminder of the inhumane practices that stained religious history. "A Particular account of the most barbarous and horrid massacre. ": Delving into the depths of Boston's dark past, where violence reigned on King Street in 1770. "The manner of the barbarous murder of James, late Lord Archbishop of St. Andrews": An engraved depiction showcasing Scotland's tragic loss and a testament to humanity's capacity for cruelty. The Terrible Treatment of Negroes (coloured engraving): Shedding light on an abhorrent chapter in human history, this artwork exposes the brutalities endured by enslaved individuals. Brigade of arsonists at work: Witness how destruction was methodically orchestrated as towns went up in flames during World War I - a haunting portrayal from Le Petit Journal. Examination of Good for the barbarous murder: This engraving captures a somber moment when justice seeks answers after Jane Jones falls victim to a heinous crime. "The bishops had the barbarous curiosity to wish to see the baron with his oar in his hand": Uncovering medieval savagery through an evocative image depicting morbid fascination with punishment and power dynamics. Barberous treatment of Henry I, by a Norman Bishop (aquatint): An aquatint etching revealing historical brutality as even kings faced cruel mistreatment under certain circumstances. Cartoon Hands Up. WW1 & French and German contrasts, WW1: These thought-provoking illustrations depict contrasting perspectives during World War I, highlighting both heroism and ruthless acts committed on all sides. Illustration for Robinson Crusoe by Daniel Defoe (colour litho).