Bludgeon Collection

Motto for office use - do it now (colour litho)
8656199 Motto for office use - do it now (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Motto for office use - do it now. Postcard, early 20th century)

Bum Bailiff Out-Dones, April 1, 1819. Creator: JL Marks
Bum Bailiff Out-Dones, April 1, 1819

Warrior Sipan-Mochica Pottery, Lambayeque, Peru, 2015. Creator: Luis Rosendo
Pottery vessel belonging to the Mochica Culture, Sipan period, despicting warrior holding maze. Sican-Lambayeque Culture Ceremonial and Administrative Center (1000-1370 AC)

Fortitude, 1470, (tempera on wood)
7146303 Fortitude, 1470, (tempera on wood) by Botticelli, Sandro (Alessandro di Mariano di Vanni Filipepi) (1444/5-1510); Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany, Italy; (add.info.: Fortitude, 1470)

Antinous as Aristaeus, 2nd century (marble)
7322954 Antinous as Aristaeus, 2nd century (marble) by Roman, (2nd century AD); Louvre, Paris, France; (add.info.: Antinous as Aristaeus, the preferred lover of the Roman emperor Hadrian. Marble)

The Farnese Hercules, Museo Archeologico Nazionale in Naples. 1779 (engraving)
7237433 The Farnese Hercules, Museo Archeologico Nazionale in Naples. 1779 (engraving) by Cannetti, Giovanni Battista (1750-1810); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Farnese Hercules)

The Germans looking at Alsace on the other side of the Rhine (litho) (b / w photo)
CHT233046 The Germans looking at Alsace on the other side of the Rhine (litho) (b/w photo) by Waltz, Jean-Jacques (Hansi) (1873-1951); Private Collection; (add.info)

S. City Sergeant
6523711 S. City Sergeant by Henreaux, Lucien L. (pseudonym LSH) (active 1904); Private Collection; (add.info.: in " Silhouettes -- Alphabet. Publisher unknown, 1904 (legal depot BNF)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Assommoir; Bludgeon; Keulenstock (engraving)
7194755 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Assommoir; Bludgeon; Keulenstock (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Assommoir; Bludgeon; Keulenstock)

Bust of commodus as Hercules, 180-193 (Carrara marble)
7216097 Bust of commodus as Hercules, 180-193 (Carrara marble) by Roman, (2nd century AD); Musei Capitolini, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: Bust of commodus as Hercules. Carrara marble. 180-193 AD)

Hercules of the Forum Boarium. (sculpture)
7216122 Hercules of the Forum Boarium. (sculpture) by Greco-Roman; Musei Capitolini, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: Hercules of the Forum Boarium)

Scraps and Sketches: Preservation, An African Settlement
2909744 Scraps and Sketches: Preservation, An African Settlement, Spoon-bill, Botheration, A Vane Man, pub. 1831 (hand coloured engraving) by Cruikshank

First Fights of the Stone Age, illustration from L Homme Primitif
CHT233787 First Fights of the Stone Age, illustration from L Homme Primitif by Louis Figuier (1819-94) published by Hachette, 1870 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Bayard

Title page from La Terrible et Merveilleuse Vie de Robert le Diable
XIR164703 Title page from La Terrible et Merveilleuse Vie de Robert le Diable, published by Claude Blihart in 1563 (engraving) (b/w photo) by French School, (16th century); Bibliotheque Nationale

The Wild Man, illustration from Omnium Fere Gentium nostraeque aetatis Nationum
CHT164092 The Wild Man, illustration from Omnium Fere Gentium nostraeque aetatis Nationum Habitus et Effigies by Jean Sluperji, Antwerp, 1572 (colour woodcut) by Belgian School

Bludgeon and Jacket, Christmas Card (chromolitho)
730669 Bludgeon and Jacket, Christmas Card (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bludgeon and Jacket)

Bludgeon (engraving)
2805566 Bludgeon (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bludgeon. Illustration for An Illustrated Vocabulary For The Use Of The Deaf And Dumb (SPCK)

Man at the time of the bear and the mammoth, illustration from L
CHT248290 Man at the time of the bear and the mammoth, illustration from L Homme Primitif by Louis Figuier (1819-94) published by Hachette, 1870 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Bayard

Battle Axe and Buzdygan. From the Antiquities of the Russian State, 1849-1853. Private Collection

View of a street fight scene at night, City of Westminster, London, 1822. The scene shows an affray between three fashionably dressed men and two watchmen who use bludgeons

Manning the navy, Tower Hill, London, 1790. Artist: John Barlow
Manning the navy, London, 1790; showing a press gang with sabres and bludgeons on Tower Hill

William inspecting the Volunteers previous to the Invasion of England, 1850. Artist: John Leech
William inspecting the Volunteers previous to the Invasion of England, 1850. A satirical illustration showing William the Conqueror rallying his troups prior to his invasions of England

The locust plague, Algeria, 1891. Artist: Henri Meyer
The locust plague, Algeria, 1891. A print from the Le Petit Journal, 4th July 1891

Origin Species, CH Bennett, Crook - bear
The origin of Garotte. Satire on Darwins Origin of Species showing the evolution of a crook, from a bear. A crook stands waiting to ask the time from prospective victims, bludgeon at hand

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"Bludgeon: A Symbol of Fortitude Through the Ages" Throughout history, the bludgeon has been a powerful symbol of fortitude and strength. From ancient times to more recent centuries, this weapon has left its mark on various cultures and artistic expressions. In 1470, an exquisite tempera on wood painting titled "Warrior Sipan-Mochica Pottery" showcases a warrior wielding a bludgeon in Lambayeque, Peru. Created by Luis Rosendo, this artwork captures the fierce determination and resilience of warriors in that era. Moving forward to the 2nd century, we encounter "Antinous as Aristaeus, " a magnificent marble sculpture depicting a figure holding a bludgeon. This masterpiece exemplifies how even in classical antiquity, the bludgeon represented power and authority. Fast-forwarding to India in 1880-1890, we find ourselves immersed in the vibrant culture of Fakir through an intriguing photograph titled "Indian population: Fakir. " In this image, a fakir is seen with his trusty bludgeon by his side – an emblematic tool representing their spiritual journey and inner strength. The year 1600 brings us to an oil-on-panel painting called "Interior of organ panel door depicting Cain and Abel. " Here we witness biblical figures engaged in conflict; one brandishing a menacing bludgeon while illustrating themes of violence and human nature's darker side. In 1809 at the Grand National Theatre, audiences were captivated by "Killing no Murder, " depicted through engravings. This theatrical performance showcased characters utilizing bludgeons as weapons – highlighting society's fascination with violence within entertainment throughout history. Returning once again to artistry inspired by Ovid's Metamorphoses between c. 1500-1699 are several captivating paintings framed within architectural ebonised frames made from copper. These masterpieces depict scenes where they are wielded, representing the transformative power of strength and determination.