Confiscating Collection

Red Army men confiscating church treasures of the Simonov monastery, Moscow, USSR, 1925. The monastery was founded in 1370

Mr Besters Poultry, from The Leaguer of Ladysmith, 1900 (colour litho)
BAL143072 Mr Besters Poultry, from The Leaguer of Ladysmith, 1900 (colour litho) by Captain Clive Dixon (fl.1900); Private Collection; British, out of copyright

Just Retribution, burning the House and confiscating the Goods of a Boer who fired upon Our Troops under the White Flag
1599847 Just Retribution, burning the House and confiscating the Goods of a Boer who fired upon Our Troops under the White Flag (litho) by Woodville

The Newfoundland Fisheries Question (engraving)
1038287 The Newfoundland Fisheries Question (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Newfoundland Fisheries Question)

The Confiscation of the Contents of a Painters Studio, c. 1590 (oil on panel)
5864185 The Confiscation of the Contents of a Painters Studio, c. 1590 (oil on panel) by Bunel, Francois (c.1522-c.1599) (circle of); 28.1x47 cm; Mauritshuis, The Hague

Athena seated near Juno who has taken away Cupids arrows, set within an elaborate frame from the Loves, Rages and Jealousies of Juno, 1531-76

The Newfoundland Fisheries Question: British Man of War Removing and Confiscating Newfoundland Salmon Net, Leaving French Net Untouched, Canada, 1890 Engraving

Illegal still, 1920s prohibition
Illegal still. Two men standing with a still that had been used to produce illegal alcoholic drinks (moonshine). Prohibition in the USA (1920-1933) was the period when the production

Bourgeois Attacked
To consolidate his position, Bockelsen orders attacks on the bourgeois citizens of Munster, confiscating their property. Many leave the city. Date: 1535

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"Confiscating: A Historical Tale of Seized Treasures and Just Retribution" In the year 1925, amidst the political turmoil of the USSR, Red Army men were captured in a powerful image as they confiscated church treasures from the Simonov monastery in Moscow. The once sacred artifacts now fell into hands driven by ideology rather than faith. Traveling back further in time to 1900, we witness Mr. Besters Poultry being subjected to confiscation during The Leaguer of Ladysmith. This colorful lithograph depicts the harsh realities faced by civilians caught up in war's grip, their livelihoods seized for strategic purposes. The concept of just retribution is exemplified through a litho titled "Just Retribution, " where a Boer who dared fire upon troops under a white flag had his house burned down and goods confiscated. It serves as a reminder that actions have consequences even on the battlefield. Shifting our focus across continents, an engraving titled "The Newfoundland Fisheries Question" sheds light on British man-of-war ships removing and confiscating nets used for fishing salmon off Newfoundland's shores. Economic interests clashed with local livelihoods, leaving fishermen at odds with imperial powers. Delving deeper into history, we encounter an oil painting from around 1590 depicting "The Confiscation of the Contents of a Painter's Studio. " In this scene, artistic creations are forcibly taken away—a poignant reminder that creativity can be stifled when power seeks control over expression. Mythology intertwines with confiscation in another artwork featuring Athena seated near Juno who has taken away Cupid's arrows. Within an elaborate frame lies symbolism; love stripped away by those who hold dominion over it—emphasizing how even gods can wield authority over human emotions. Prohibition-era America witnessed its fair share of illegal activities such as bootlegging depicted through an image capturing an illegal still during the 1920s.