Slaughterhouse Collection (page 3)

One of the earliest production lines: Armour Companys pig slaughterhouse, Chicago. Pigs which had walked up ramp to top of building slaughtered at (1)

One of the earliest production lines: Armour Companys pig slaughterhouse, Chicago. Pigs walked up ramp to top of building, then were processed & emerged as finished carcasses

One of earliest production lines: Armour Companys slaughterhouse, Chicago. Pigs killed at top of building, emerged at bottom as finished carcasses

Sirloin joints of beef in abattoir, Yorkshire, England, February

Worker with sirloin joints of beef in abattoir, Yorkshire, England, February

Lamb carcases hanging in abattoir, Yorkshire, England, February

Pig carcases hanging in abattoir, Yorkshire, England, February

Pig offal hanging in abattoir, Yorkshire, England, February

Pig offal in abattoir, Yorkshire, England, February

Beef carcases hanging in abattoir, Yorkshire, England, February

El Matadero (slaughterhouse) in southwest of Buenos Aires, 1818, Watercolor
Argentina, 19th century. El Matadero (slaughterhouse) in the southwest of Buenos Aires. Watercolor, 1818

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"Slaughterhouse: A Glimpse into the Dark Realm of Carnage" Step back in time and witness the haunting scenes captured by various artists and photographers throughout history. From the 17th century to the late 19th century, these captivating images shed light on the grim reality of slaughterhouses. In "The Carcass of an Ox, " painted in the late 1630s, we are confronted with a vivid depiction of death. The artist's meticulous brushstrokes bring to life the rawness and brutality that accompanies such places. Traveling forward in time, French slaughterhouses or abattoirs take center stage in an engraving from the late 19th century. This image transports us to a bustling scene where workers labor tirelessly amidst blood-stained floors, emphasizing both efficiency and horror. "Pig Slaughtering" presents another glimpse into this macabre world through oil on panel. The artist captures a moment frozen in time, showcasing how animals meet their fate at human hands. Dorothea Lange's photograph from 1939 takes us across continents to Oregon's country slaughterhouse. Here, farmers gather as they participate firsthand in ending animal lives for sustenance—a stark reminder of humanity's connection to its primal instincts. Moving beyond animals' sacrifice for consumption, engravings like "Slaughter of the sons of Zedekiah" and "Slaughtering the Prophets of Baal" delve into religious narratives intertwined with violence—reminders that even faith can be stained by bloodshed. Yet not all depictions focus solely on gore; J. Howard Iams' pitcher from c. 1938 offers a more artistic interpretation—a symbolical representation that invites contemplation about our relationship with mortality itself. Venturing further into different cultures brings us face-to-face with gauchos butchering cattle at a South American slaughterhouse—an enthralling display revealing diverse practices and traditions surrounding the act of taking life for sustenance.