Manacled Collection

Who Stole the tarts?, from Alices Adventures in Wonderland, by Lewis Carroll, pub
3471607 Who Stole the tarts?, from Alices Adventures in Wonderland, by Lewis Carroll, pub. 1907 (colour litho) by Rackham

Ingres Roger Deliverant Angelique, 1857 (oil on canvas)
HNT171768 Ingres Roger Deliverant Angelique, 1857 (oil on canvas) by Whistler, James Abbott McNeill (1834-1903); The Hunterian, University of Glasgow

Houdini & Daily MIrror Challenge
Houdinis great lock-picking feat at the London Hippodrome. Harry Houdini shown on stage at the London Hippodrome, having specially made cuffs locked to his wrists in the presence of representatives

Houdinis act at the London Hippodrome 1904
Impression of Houdini performing his famous escapology act at the London Hippodrome in 1904 where he was manacled with handcuffs allegedly made by a locksmith over several years

George Loveless on the coach to Salisbury, chained and manacled, awaiting transportation to the prison ship at Portsmouth, 1834. George Loveless, 1797-1874. Dorchester labourer and Tolpuddle martyr

Elizabeth Pope in the Character of Zara in The Mourning Bride by Congreve. 1791

Jules Gautier, stunt swimmer, with boat crew
Jules Gautier, the Manacled Swiimmer, with boat crew on the river. Date: 1910

Orlando Furioso (bronze)
XIR82353 Orlando Furioso (bronze) by Duseigneur, Jean-Bernard (1808-66); 130x140x90 cm; Louvre, Paris, France; (add.info.: semi-legendary knight and paladin of Emperor Charlemagne (d.778); ); French

Confession in prison (oil on canvas)
XIR387312 Confession in prison (oil on canvas) by Goya y Lucientes, Francisco Jose de (1746-1828); Museo Provincial Arqueologico, Caceres, Spain; (add.info.: Confession en prison; ); Spanish

Thomas Nashe (1567-c. 1601), from a pamphlet, pub. in 1597 (woodcut) (b / w photo)
XJF129855 Thomas Nashe (1567-c.1601), from a pamphlet, pub. in 1597 (woodcut) (b/w photo) by English School, (16th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Washington Navy Yard, District of Columbia. Lewis Payne in sweater, seated and manacled. Date 1865

Trial of the highwayman at the Old Bailey
The manacled rogue is seen in the foreground, his head bowed in despair as the witness by his side unfolds his damning evidence

Thomas Nashe
THOMAS NASHE English pamphleteer and dramatist

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"Manacled: A Glimpse into the Shackles of History" In this captivating collection, "Manacled, " we are transported back in time to witness the haunting echoes of a painful past. Each piece tells a story, shedding light on the struggles and resilience of those who were enchained. "The Freedman, 1863 (bronze)" stands as a symbol of hope amidst adversity, depicting an emancipated soul breaking free from bondage. The weighty sculpture reminds us that freedom is not easily won but is worth fighting for. The chilling image of "Enchained negro slave (stone)" etches itself into our consciousness, serving as a stark reminder of the dehumanizing cruelty endured by countless individuals. It compels us to confront the dark chapters in history that should never be forgotten. An unsettling woodcut titled "American beating a chained slave" forces us to confront the brutality inflicted upon enslaved people during this era. Its graphic depiction serves as an urgent call for justice and equality. Through "Virginia Stock, engraved by Ingrey, published 1836 (litho and w/c), " we glimpse at how art was used to perpetuate racial stereotypes and justify oppression. This thought-provoking lithograph challenges us to question societal norms and strive for change. The vivid colors in "Interpretation of frescoes at Ibsambul depicting Nubian slaves" transport us to ancient Egypt where slavery existed long before America's shameful history began. This color lithograph urges reflection on humanity's shared responsibility towards eradicating all forms of enslavement. A haunting figure kneels before us in "Figure of a negro slave kneeling, c. 1790 (iron). " The cold iron chains remind us that even when physically released from captivity, mental shackles can persist for generations—a testament to the enduring legacy left behind by slavery.