Lashing Collection

Stormy Scarborough
Rough sea and waves lashing the Yorkshire coastline at Scarborough, England, much to the delight of wet holidaymakers! Date: 1950s

Flogging of a woman convict in Russia as a public spectacle, using a knout , a heavy scourge-like multiple whip
1000958 Flogging of a woman convict in Russia as a public spectacle, using a knout , a heavy scourge-like multiple whip, 18th century

Drum (wood, double membrane and elephant-skin)
AMQ115717 Drum (wood, double membrane and elephant-skin) by African School; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; (add.info.: probably from this comes from Uganda;); © Ashmolean Museum

Economy of a Man-of-War (engraving)
1101529 Economy of a Man-of-War (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Economy of a Man-of-War)

Raw Weather, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1808 (hand-coloured etching)
NCO191289 Raw Weather, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1808 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College, Oxford; English, out of copyright

The Flagellation of Christ (oil on panel)
REV345903 The Flagellation of Christ (oil on panel) by Spanish School, (17th century); Monasterio de Santa Maria de San Salvador, Canas, Spain; Spanish, out of copyright

With lashing tail and angry eyes, ready to spring (b / w photo)
3623014 With lashing tail and angry eyes, ready to spring (b/w photo) by Maxwell, Marcuswell (d.1938); Private Collection; (add.info.: With lashing tail and angry eyes, ready to spring)

The Flagellation of Christ, c. 1507 (tempera on poplar wood)
BFM286557 The Flagellation of Christ, c.1507 (tempera on poplar wood) by Signorelli, Luca (c.1450-1523); 35.2x40.3 cm; Lindenau Museum, Altenburg

A Squall, pub. H Humphrey, London, 1810 (hand-coloured engraving)
872459 A Squall, pub. H Humphrey, London, 1810 (hand-coloured engraving) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Jakarta, Indonesia - A public Flogging. The unlucky recipent of this punishment (a chained prisoner) has been tied to a tall frame

A prisoner being lashed on board a prison hulk From The Martyrs of Tolpuddle, published 1934

Hawaii, Koa Outrigger Canoe, Detail Of Ti Leaf And Leis Wrapped Around Aku And Fastening

William Fly Lashing Prisoner Pirates Spanish Main series
Artokoloro

Container ship at sea. View of water lashing against the side of a container ship at sea (right)

Morecambe Storm
Rough seas lashing the seaside resort of Morecambe, Lancashire, England

Alfred Bungles Cakes
Whilst sheltering at a neatherds cottage, King Alfred gets a tongue lashing for letting the cakes burn

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"Lashing: A Powerful Depiction of Pain and Strength" In the realm of art, "lashing" is a theme that resonates deeply, evoking emotions ranging from agony to resilience. Stormy Scarborough's captivating photographs capture the intensity of this concept, as seen in his striking black and white image titled "With lashing tail and angry eyes, ready to spring. " The sheer force emanating from the subject's eyes leaves one breathless. The use of drums also plays a significant role in portraying lashing. Whether it be the wood or double membrane drum, or even one made from elephant-skin, their rhythmic beats seem to mirror the relentless nature of this act. It reminds us that sometimes pain can be transformed into something powerful and transformative. One cannot discuss lashing without mentioning historical artworks such as "The Flagellation of Christ. " Painted with tempera on various materials like wood panels or poplar wood by talented artists throughout history, these masterpieces depict Christ enduring unimaginable suffering. They serve as poignant reminders of human cruelty but also highlight our capacity for endurance and forgiveness. Beyond religious contexts, lashing finds its place in other forms too. In engravings like "Chatimens Domestiques" by Deroi or "Economy of a Man-of-War, " we witness lashings taking place within different social settings – domestic or naval – shedding light on power dynamics prevalent during those times. Even literature has embraced this theme; books like "The Persuasive Eloquence of the Sunny South" published by King & Baird in 1860 delve into societal issues through vivid descriptions accompanied by wood engravings with letterpress. These illustrations bring forth scenes where words become whips that lash minds awake. Moreover, depictions such as "The Martyrdom of the Ten Thousand" panel detail offer glimpses into ancient stories where countless individuals faced brutal lashings for their beliefs—a testament to the resilience of the human spirit.