Inhumane Collection

Turtle racing in Australia
Preliminary Preparations for a turtle Trip--Riding on the Backs of the turtles Down to the Sea, in Australia. The shell of the turtle, which is as broad as it is long

Bear baiting, Manchester, 1819 (pen & ink and wash on paper)
CHL404792 Bear baiting, Manchester, 1819 (pen & ink and wash on paper) by Barritt, Thomas (d.1820); 14.8x19 cm; Chethams Library, Manchester

St Andrew led to martyrdom (pen & ink with wash on paper)
449296 St Andrew led to martyrdom (pen & ink with wash on paper) by Rubens, Peter Paul (1577-1640); 38.8x54.9 cm; eThe Devonshire Collections

Lord Hate-Good
LLM455792 Lord Hate-Good by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lord Hate-Good. Illustration from Pilgrims Progress and other works by John Bunyan (James Sangster)

American cartoon deploring the British for rewarding scalp-taking Indian allies (litho)
PNP325928 American cartoon deploring the British for rewarding scalp-taking Indian allies (litho) by American School, (18th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark Pictures; American

Spearing Cattle Industry Killing Chicago Stockyard
Spearing cattle in a Chicago stockyard, 19th century. From America Revisited: From The Bay of New York to The Gulf of Mexico, published 1886

Slaughtering Skinning Cattle Industry Killing
Slaughtering and skinning cattle in a Chicago stockyard, 19th century. From America Revisited: From The Bay of New York to The Gulf of Mexico, published 1886

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"Inhumane: A Glimpse into Humanity's Darkest Chapters" Turtle racing in Australia: While seemingly harmless entertainment, the exploitation of animals for amusement reflects a disregard for their well-being and highlights our capacity to prioritize entertainment over empathy. The Slave Market, Constantinople, 1838: This haunting image captures the dehumanizing reality faced by countless individuals who were bought and sold as commodities, reminding us of the horrors endured during an era stained with human suffering. Detail of a tapestry depicting the Massacre of the Innocents, c. 1520-31 (wool & silk): Through intricate artistry, this tapestry immortalizes a tragic event where innocent lives were mercilessly taken – a chilling reminder that humanity has often been capable of unspeakable acts. Sugar mill and slaves in the West Indies, c. 1820 (colour engraving): This vivid depiction exposes the brutal conditions under which enslaved people toiled in sugar plantations – a stark testament to how profit-driven industries perpetuated cruelty towards fellow human beings. After the execution, Canton Prison, China, published c. 1901 (b/w photo): This somber photograph captures the aftermath of an execution; it serves as a poignant reminder that even within systems claiming justice or punishment lies potential for inhumane treatment. Self Portrait of the artist with a dead slave at his feet. . 1772 to 1777: In this unsettling self-portrait from Surinam's dark past emerges an artist confronting his own complicity while highlighting society's indifference towards those oppressed – exposing both personal guilt and collective responsibility. Bound Foot. . c1875 (b/w photo): The painful practice depicted here reveals how societal norms can lead to physical deformity and lifelong suffering inflicted upon women - illustrating how cultural traditions can sometimes be vehicles for cruelty rather than progress. Brasil.