Controversy Collection (page 9)

Art students protest about Lord Leverhulme
Art students in London protest against Lord Leverhulme who had returned a portrait of himself by Augustus John to the artist with the head cut out

Sculpture Chapter, from the Salon des Refuses, 1863 (litho)
BWM343573 Sculpture Chapter, from the Salon des Refuses, 1863 (litho) by French School, (19th century); The Bowes Museum, Barnard Castle, County Durham, UK; eBowes Museum; French, out of copyright

Punch cartoon: Unnatural Selection and Improvement of Species - Charles Darwins theory of evolution (engraving)
6034724 Punch cartoon: Unnatural Selection and Improvement of Species - Charles Darwins theory of evolution (engraving) by English School

Punch cartoon: Puritans Penance (engraving)
6034705 Punch cartoon: Puritans Penance (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Punch cartoon: Puritans Penance)

Punch cartoon: Monkeyana - creationism versus science (engraving)
6034735 Punch cartoon: Monkeyana - creationism versus science (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Punch cartoon: Monkeyana - creationism versus science)

King Henry III of France and his favourites, the Mignons (colour litho)
5996230 King Henry III of France and his favourites, the Mignons (colour litho) by Blanche, Jacques-Emile (1861-1942) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Belfast, 1912, showing the football ground & Ulster Hall
Overhead drawing of Belfast, showing the football ground and the position of Ulster Hall. Illustration accompanied a feature in The Sphere reporting on Winston Churchills visit to Belfast in 1912

Salon des Refuses catalogue entry for Manets Le Bain (
BWM192293 Salon des Refuses catalogue entry for Manets Le Bain ( Dejeuner sur L Herbe ) 1863 by French School, (19th century); The Bowes Museum, Barnard Castle, County Durham

Architecture Chapter, from the Salon des Refuses, 1863 (litho)
BWM343575 Architecture Chapter, from the Salon des Refuses, 1863 (litho) by French School, (19th century); The Bowes Museum, Barnard Castle, County Durham, UK; eBowes Museum; French, out of copyright

Double Page from the Salon des Refuses, 1863 (litho)
BWM343574 Double Page from the Salon des Refuses, 1863 (litho) by French School, (19th century); The Bowes Museum, Barnard Castle, County Durham, UK; eBowes Museum; French, out of copyright

Double Page from the Salon des Refuses, 1863 (litho)
BWM343572 Double Page from the Salon des Refuses, 1863 (litho) by French School, (19th century); The Bowes Museum, Barnard Castle, County Durham, UK; eBowes Museum; French, out of copyright

Political poster, Chinese Labour -- a commentary on British gold mining activities in the Transvaal, South Africa. circa 1906

Meeting opposing the grant to Maynooth
Great meeting at the London Tavern to oppose Prime Minister Sir Robert Peels proposal to increase government funding of Maynooth College, a Catholic theological school in Ireland. Date: 1845

Oscar Wilde, 1882 (albumen silver print)
3492889 Oscar Wilde, 1882 (albumen silver print) by Sarony, Napoleon (1821-96); Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; (add.info)

The Marriage Contract (oil on canvas)
704164 The Marriage Contract (oil on canvas) by Traversi, Gaspare (1732-69); Galleria Corsini, Rome, Italy; Italian, out of copyright

Caricature of the discovery of Neptune, from Le Charivari
CHT233739 Caricature of the discovery of Neptune, from Le Charivari, 1st January 1847 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Cham (Amedee Charles Henri de Noe) (1818-79); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Painting Chapter, from the Salon des Refuses, 1863 (litho)
BWM343571 Painting Chapter, from the Salon des Refuses, 1863 (litho) by French School, (19th century); The Bowes Museum, Barnard Castle, County Durham, UK; eBowes Museum; French, out of copyright

Oscar Wilde, 1882 (albumen silver print)
3492888 Oscar Wilde, 1882 (albumen silver print) by Sarony, Napoleon (1821-96); Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; (add.info)

The religious conflict in France, the expulsion of the octogenarian Archbishop of Paris from his palace (Colour Litho)
2814966 The religious conflict in France, the expulsion of the octogenarian Archbishop of Paris from his palace (Colour Litho) by Beltrame

The religious conflict in France, the Pope assisted by Card, Merry del Val receives Msgr... (colour litho)
2814964 The religious conflict in France, the Pope assisted by Card, Merry del Val receives Msgr.... (colour litho) by Beltrame

Legend of Martin Luther (woodcut) (b / w photo)
CHT287269 Legend of Martin Luther (woodcut) (b/w photo) by German School, (16th century); Bibliotheque de la Societe de l Histoire du Protestantisme Francais, Paris

The Pillar of the Constitution, pub. 1835 (hand coloured engraving)
3025934 The Pillar of the Constitution, pub. 1835 (hand coloured engraving) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Bishop Hoadly by William Hogarth
3788126 Bishop Hoadly by William Hogarth by Hogarth, William (1697-1764); (add.info.: Bishop Hoadly by William Hogarth, 1743)

September Morn, c. 1912 (oil on canvas)
3493227 September Morn, c.1912 (oil on canvas) by Chabas, Paul (1869-1937); 163.8x216.5 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

The Last War, an assault with 2000 soldiers of a small seminary and a church in Brittany for... (colour litho)
2814977 The Last War, an assault with 2000 soldiers of a small seminary and a church in Brittany for... (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The last war)

Emperor Henri IV (1050-1106) at the feet of Pope Gregory VII (1020-85
XEE2905940 Emperor Henri IV (1050-1106) at the feet of Pope Gregory VII (1020-85) (coloured engraving) by Cluysenaar, Andre (1872-1939); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Burning of Blounts Pamphlet by the Hangman, c. 1910 (litho)
IL433774 The Burning of Blounts Pamphlet by the Hangman, c.1910 (litho) by Payne, Henry A. (Harry) (1868-1940); Private Collection; (add.info)

Sir Robert Peel in the house, 1846, illustration from Hutchinson
IL370601 Sir Robert Peel in the house, 1846, illustration from Hutchinsons Story of the British Nation, c.1923 (litho) by Wilson

Salon des Refuses catalogue entry for Whistlers Dame Blanche (
BWM192294 Salon des Refuses catalogue entry for Whistlers Dame Blanche ( Symphony in White No.1: The White Girl ) 1863 by French School, (19th century); The Bowes Museum, Barnard Castle

"There is a flock of yellow birds around her head"(engraving)
984450 " There is a flock of yellow birds around her head" (engraving) by Pyle, Howard (1853-1911) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

World Cup Quarter Final match at Wembley Stadium. England 1 v Argentina 0. Geoff Hurst scored the goal. Argentina captain Antonio Rattin was sent off but refused to leave the field for ten minutes

A group of people who are involved with the play The Connection, by Jack Gelber. It was a controversial play due to its depiction of heroin addiction. London, 23rd February 1961

Peter Daubeny and his wife during preperations for the play The Connection, by Jack Gelber, it was a controversial play due to its depiction of heroin addiction, London, 23rd February 1961

Portrait of Jack Gelber, taken during preperations for the play The Connection, by Jack Gelber. It was a controversial play due to its depiction of heroin addiction. London, 23rd February 1961

Portrait of Peter Daubeny, during preperations for the play The Connection, by Jack Gelber, it was a controversial play due to its depiction of heroin addiction. London, 23rd February 1961

Preperations for the play The Connection, by Jack Gelber, it was a controversial play due to its depiction of heroin addiction. London, 23rd February 1961

A group of people, including Jack Gelber and Peter Daubeny, involved with the play The Connection, by Jack Gelber. It was a controversial play due to its depiction of heroin addiction

Poster for the play The Connection, by Jack Gelber, it was a controversial play due to its depiction of heroin addiction. London, 23rd February 1961

Ayr United FC manager Ally MacLeod walks dejectedly from the pitch after losing 2-1 to Rangers in the Scottish League Cup match at Ibrox

Sweden v Brazil World Cup 1978 Brazils Zico scores a last minute goal - heading the ball into Swedens net. Unfortunately, the goal was disallowed as British referee Clive Thomas had just blown his

British pop singer Terry Dene leaves court after answering charges arising out of the summons for damaging plate glass windowds in the West End

British pop singer Terry Dene leaves court after answering charges arising out of the summons for damaging plate glass windowds in the West End

Manchester deputy police chief John Stalker, head of the Stalker inquiry, an investigation into the shootings of a number of memebers of the Provisional Irish Republican Army

American rock and roll singer Jerry Lee Lewis with his thirteen year old wife Myra at London airport on their way back to the United States. 28th May 1958

American rock and roll singer Jerry Lee Lewis signs immigration cards with his thirteen year old wife Myra (right) and his sister Jean at the Pan Am counter at London airport on their way back to

Drummond Middle School headmaster Ray Honeyford at his desk. 17th September 1985

American rock and roll singer Jerry Lee Lewis signs immigration cards with his thirteen year old wife Myra (right) and his sister Jean at the Pan Am counter at London airport on their way back to

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"Unveiling the Controversy: A Journey through Time and Perspectives" Step into a world where controversy reigns supreme, as we delve into historical moments that have sparked heated debates and divided opinions. From political propaganda to sporting clashes, religious disputes to artistic scandals, this captivating collection of hints offers a glimpse into the diverse tapestry of controversies that have shaped our past. In 1910, a Liberal Party poster for the British General Election ignited fierce discussions about political ideologies and social reform. Its vibrant colors and powerful imagery became symbols of both hope and dissent. Fast forward to 1989 at the Japanese Grand Prix, where an unexpected turn of events stirred controversy among racing enthusiasts. The clash between drivers left spectators questioning sportsmanship versus competitive spirit. Meanwhile, in Belo Horizonte, Brazil stands Pampulha Church - a masterpiece designed by Oscar Niemeyer that polarized architectural critics with its daring modernist style. This iconic structure continues to provoke conversations about tradition versus innovation. The Marburg Colloquy takes us back to 1529 when religious leaders engaged in intense theological debates during the Protestant Reformation. These discussions forever altered Europe's religious landscape while raising questions about faith and unity. A haunting image emerges from history as two skeletons – one human, one gorilla – remind us of our complex relationship with nature. This controversial depiction challenges notions of evolution and humanity's place in the natural world. The German Railway gun captured at the Battle of Amiens during World War I serves as a stark reminder of conflict's devastating consequences. Its display sparks debates on war ethics while honoring those who fought bravely on opposing sides. Artistic scandal finds its place within Madame X (Madame Pierre Gautreau), an oil painting from 1883-84 that caused uproar due to its provocative portrayal of high society womanhood. The artist's audacity raises questions about societal norms and artistic freedom.