Coercion Collection

The Election II: Canvassing for Votes, 1754-55 (oil on canvas)
SJS1997 The Election II: Canvassing for Votes, 1754-55 (oil on canvas) by Hogarth, William (1697-1764); 101.5x127 cm; Courtesy of the Trustees of Sir John Soanes Museum

The Polling, illustration from Hogarth Restored: The Whole Works of the celebrated
STC451173 The Polling, illustration from Hogarth Restored: The Whole Works of the celebrated William Hogarth, re-engraved by Thomas Cook, pub

The Election II: Canvassing for Votes, illustration from Hogarth Restored
STC451172 The Election II: Canvassing for Votes, illustration from Hogarth Restored: The Whole Works of the celebrated William Hogarth, re-engraved by Thomas Cook, pub

King John signing Magna Carta, 1215 (engraving)
972352 King John signing Magna Carta, 1215 (engraving) by Chappel, Alonzo (1828-87) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: King John signing Magna Carta, 1215)

Sketches of "Coercion", the Prison Life of an Irish MP (engraving)
1595439 Sketches of " Coercion", the Prison Life of an Irish MP (engraving) by Paget, Walter (1863-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches of " Coercion")

The Hyde Park Meeting, and the Special Constables (engraving)
1591541 The Hyde Park Meeting, and the Special Constables (engraving) by Almond, William Douglas (1866-1916); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Hyde Park Meeting, and the Special Constables)

The Wife-Beater, ca. 1633. Creator: Abraham Bosse
The Wife-Beater, ca. 1633

The Stolen Kiss, ca. 1760. Creator: Jean-Honore Fragonard
The Stolen Kiss, ca. 1760

Scene in the House of Commons: the Speaker coerced, 1629 (1905). Members holding down the Speaker, Sir John Finch, in his chair while resolutions against King Charles I are read out

Diary of Edward VI, 1551. Artist: King Edward VI
Diary of Edward VI, 1551. Diary of his reign extending from his accession, 21 January 1547, to 30 November 1552, the plate representing a portion of a page with entries of 18-20 March

Henry Hudson, English navigator, being set adrift by mutinous crew, c1880
Henry Hudson (c.1550-1611), English navigator, being set adrift with son and 7 others by mutinous crew, c1880. He was never seen again. Wood engraving

Caricature of W E Gladstone, Liberal Prime Minister
Caricature of W E Gladstone (1809-1898), Liberal Prime Minister -- Mr Gladstone has passed a quiet night, and the Coercion Bill (resulting in the Irish Coercion Act). 1881

MONTEZUMA II (1480-1520). Aztec emperor. The Spaniards take Montezuma with them as they enter the Great Palace at Tenochtitlan, 1520

The Polling, 1758 (engraving)
XJF393886 The Polling, 1758 (engraving) by Hogarth, William (1697-1764); Private Collection; (add.info.: from the Humours of an Election series; ); English, out of copyright

The Polling, engraved by George Presbury, from The Works of William Hogarth
KW281814 The Polling, engraved by George Presbury, from The Works of William Hogarth, published 1833 (litho) by Hogarth, William (1697-1764) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Election II; Canvassing for Votes, engraved by Charles Grignion (1717-1810) 1757
XIR160435 The Election II; Canvassing for Votes, engraved by Charles Grignion (1717-1810) 1757 (engraving) (b/w photo) (see also 1997) by Hogarth, William (1697-1764); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

The Land Agitation in Ireland, 1881: the Coercion Act: Arrival of scrab"
The Land Agitation in Ireland, 1881: the Coercion Act: Arrival of " scrab" Nally at Kilmainham Prison, Dublin

Buck Balfour. Cartoon of Arthur Balfour (later British Prime Minister) when he was Chief Secretary for Ireland on the cover of Funny Folks

Bloody Sunday Riot - Parliament Street 1887
Bloody Sunday, London, 13th November 1887, the name given to a demonstration against coercion in Ireland and to demand the release from prison of MP William O Brien

Parnell Expelled
Parnell is expelled from the House of Commons and arrested under the Coercion Act : in the lobbay, Dillon, Biggar and other supporters consider their next move

Hypnosis
A hard interview made easy

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"Unveiling the Dark Art of Coercion: A Historical Journey through Manipulation and Power" In a mesmerizing array of artistic depictions, coercion emerges as an ever-present force throughout history. From political campaigns to personal relationships, these captivating images shed light on the intricate dynamics of power and control. "The Election II: Canvassing for Votes, 1754-55" by an unknown artist captures the intense atmosphere surrounding elections. The candidates' persuasive tactics reveal the early seeds in politics, where promises are made and allegiances tested. The engraving "Carpet Baggers, late 1860s" transports us to post-Civil War America when opportunistic individuals exploited vulnerable communities for personal gain. These cunning figures coerced their way into positions of influence, leaving devastation in their wake. Hogarth's illustration "The Polling" from his renowned series exposes how manipulation infiltrates democratic processes. With bribes and threats lurking behind closed doors, voters find themselves at the mercy of those seeking power at any cost. Similarly, "Sketches of 'Coercion', the Prison Life of an Irish MP" portrays a haunting reality faced by politicians who dared challenge oppressive regimes. Through this engraving's stark imagery, we witness firsthand how they are silence dissenting voices. Yet even beyond politics lies a darker side to coercion. Abraham Bosse's depiction titled "The Wife-Beater, " ca. 1633 confronts domestic abuse head-on. This harrowing image serves as a reminder that coercion extends its reach into intimate spaces where vulnerability is exploited mercilessly. On a lighter note but still revealing hidden dynamics is Jean-Honore Fragonard's painting "The Stolen Kiss. " Here we see playful flirtation turning coercive as one party disregards boundaries in pursuit of desire—a reminder that consent should never be compromised or manipulated. Moving back into political realms with "Scene in the House of Commons.