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Heartless Collection

"Heartless: A Satirical Journey Through Humanity's Dark Side" In this captivating collection of artworks, the concept of heartlessness is explored through various lenses

Background imageHeartless Collection: Heartless Robot

Heartless Robot
MISSING INGREDIENT (Alejandro) The robot is missing a heart

Background imageHeartless Collection: MOVE ON POLICE SATIRE

MOVE ON POLICE SATIRE
A cruel satire aimed at the Commissioners of Police, features a skeleton in a policemans uniform moving on a starving, homeless woman and her baby

Background imageHeartless Collection: The Successful Fortune Hunter, Or Captain Shelalee leading Miss Marrowfat to the temple of hymen

The Successful Fortune Hunter, Or Captain Shelalee leading Miss Marrowfat to the temple of hymen
1000889 The Successful Fortune Hunter, Or Captain Shelalee leading Miss Marrowfat to the temple of hymen, after Thomas Rowlandson, 1802

Background imageHeartless Collection: Move on! (colour litho)

Move on! (colour litho)
3648163 Move on! (colour litho) by Morgan, Matthew " Matt" Somerville (1839-90); Private Collection; (add.info.: Move on! Dedicated to the Commissioners of Police)

Background imageHeartless Collection: Abandoned! (colour litho)

Abandoned! (colour litho)
2782362 Abandoned! (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Abandoned! A gypsy girl left behind by her caravan)

Background imageHeartless Collection: Grave robbers (colour litho)

Grave robbers (colour litho)
2779373 Grave robbers (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Grave robbers. Two teenagers stealing jewellery from the body of a woman in a cemetery)

Background imageHeartless Collection: Mother Abbess Strangling the Infant, illustration from an Anti-Catholic pamphlet (litho)

Mother Abbess Strangling the Infant, illustration from an Anti-Catholic pamphlet (litho)
AQS256895 Mother Abbess Strangling the Infant, illustration from an Anti-Catholic pamphlet (litho) by American School, (19th century); American Antiquarian Society, Worcester, Massachusetts

Background imageHeartless Collection: Caricature of King Wilhelm I of Prussia (colour litho)

Caricature of King Wilhelm I of Prussia (colour litho)
3646219 Caricature of King Wilhelm I of Prussia (colour litho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Caricature of King Wilhelm I of Prussia. French cartoon of 1870)

Background imageHeartless Collection: Slum landlord (engraving)

Slum landlord (engraving)
3101271 Slum landlord (engraving) by Bernard, Frederick L. (1846-1896); Private Collection; (add.info.: Slum landlord. Illustration for How The Poor Live by George R Sims with illustrations by)

Background imageHeartless Collection: Armorel of Lyonesse, A Romance of To-Day, by Walter Besant (engraving)

Armorel of Lyonesse, A Romance of To-Day, by Walter Besant (engraving)
1626974 Armorel of Lyonesse, A Romance of To-Day, by Walter Besant (engraving) by Barnard, Frederick (1846-96) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Armorel of Lyonesse, A Romance of To-Day)

Background imageHeartless Collection: The Successful Fortune Hunter, Or Captain Shelalee Leading Miss Marrowfat To The Temple Of Hymen

The Successful Fortune Hunter, Or Captain Shelalee Leading Miss Marrowfat To The Temple Of Hymen, After Thomas Rowlandson, 1802

Background imageHeartless Collection: 5 Years Without Paris

5 Years Without Paris
Oh, the horrors of war ! Imagine - five years without Paris fashions ! (German womans comments after World War One) Date: 1919


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"Heartless: A Satirical Journey Through Humanity's Dark Side" In this captivating collection of artworks, the concept of heartlessness is explored through various lenses. From a heartless robot to social and political commentaries, each piece offers a thought-provoking glimpse into the depths of human nature. The "Heartless Robot" stands as a symbol of our increasing reliance on technology, questioning whether we are losing touch with our own emotions in the process. As we move forward, it seems that even the police force has become part of this satire - "Move On. Police Satire" highlights how easily authority can lose sight of compassion and empathy. Amongst these satirical pieces lies an array of abandoned souls depicted in vivid lithographs. "Abandoned. " portrays individuals left behind by society, while "Grave Robbers" reveals the cold-heartedness lurking within some who exploit others' misfortune for personal gain. Religious intolerance takes center stage with "Mother Abbess Strangling the Infant, " an illustration from an Anti-Catholic pamphlet. This lithograph serves as a reminder that even faith can be twisted into heartlessness when used as a tool for division and harm. Turning towards politics, we encounter a caricature depicting King Wilhelm I of Prussia. The artist uses color lithography to mockingly expose his perceived lack of compassion or understanding for his subjects' struggles. The engraving titled "Slum Landlord" delves into societal issues where greed triumphs over humanity. It sheds light on those who profit off others' suffering without remorse or concern for their well-being. Contrasting these darker themes is an enchanting engraving from Walter Besant's novel, "Armorel of Lyonesse. " Amidst all the heartlessness portrayed throughout history and society at large, love still finds its way to bloom amidst adversity - reminding us that kindness can prevail against all odds.