Starved Collection

The Greely Arctic Expedition at its farthest point North, 18
Engraving showing members of the American Meteorological Expedition of 1881-4 taking their position, with a sextant, at the farthest point North they reached. Led by Lt

The Wicked Thoughts of the Priest Raigo of Miidera Transform Him into a Rat, 1891. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
The Wicked Thoughts of the Priest Raigo of Miidera Transform Him into a Rat, 1891. From New Forms of the Thirty-six Ghosts

Ugolino and His Sons in Prison, n.d. Creator: Carlo Arienti
Ugolino and His Sons in Prison, n.d

Sancho at the Feast, Starved by his Physician by William Hogarth
3521496 Sancho at the Feast, Starved by his Physician by William Hogarth by Hogarth, William (1697-1764); (add.info.: Sancho at the Feast, Starved by his Physician by William Hogarth (1697 - 1764)

Starvation in the Workhouse. "Please Sir, I want some more. " "The Master gazed in stupefied
1000816 Starvation in the Workhouse. "Please Sir, I want some more." "The Master gazed in stupefied astonishment on the small rebel for some seconds

The Phantom Ship The Marlborough discovered near Cape Horn, from Le Petit Journal, 19th October 1913 (colour litho)
CHT182658 The Phantom Ship The Marlborough discovered near Cape Horn, from Le Petit Journal, 19th October 1913 (colour litho) by French School

A new form of collective protest (colour litho)
2808950 A new form of collective protest (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: A new form of collective protest)

Al-Musta sim Billah trapped by Hulegu, illustration from Books of the Marvels of the World
829802 Al-Musta sim Billah trapped by Hulegu, illustration from Books of the Marvels of the World, by Rustichello da Pisa (vellum) by Italian School

On Strike (litho)
5227339 On Strike (litho) by Herkomer, Hubert von (1849-1914); Private Collection; (add.info.: On Strike. Illustration for Bibbys Annual, 1913.); © Look and Learn

Cardinal Richelieu on the sea wall at La Rochelle, 1881
542821 Cardinal Richelieu on the sea wall at La Rochelle, 1881 by Motte, Henri-Paul (1846-1922) (after); (add.info.: Armand Jean Duplessis)

An Englishmans visit to a Chinese prison at Canton (engraving)
1064372 An Englishmans visit to a Chinese prison at Canton (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: An Englishmans visit to a Chinese prison at Canton)

Anarchist, c. 1909-10 (w / c & pencil on paper)
CH376796 Anarchist, c.1909-10 (w/c & pencil on paper) by Schiele, Egon (1890-1918); 25.5x22.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Austrian, out of copyright

Saturday Morning in the Great Eastern Free Dispensary, relieving Distress among the Sick Poor (litho)
6021959 Saturday Morning in the Great Eastern Free Dispensary, relieving Distress among the Sick Poor (litho) by American School

Starved Out, One of the Most Pathetic Incidents of the Siege (litho)
1048585 Starved Out, One of the Most Pathetic Incidents of the Siege (litho) by Maud, William T. (1865-1903); Private Collection; (add.info.: Starved Out)

Pegasus being starved into subjection (engraving)
6010328 Pegasus being starved into subjection (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pegasus being starved into subjection)

Sancho Starved by his Physician (engraving)
2905786 Sancho Starved by his Physician (engraving) by Hogarth, William (1697-1764) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sancho Starved by his Physician)

Starvation In The Workhouse. "please Sir, I Want Some More. "the Master Gazed In Stupefied Astonishment On
Starvation In The Workhouse. " please Sir, I Want Some More." " the Master Gazed In Stupefied Astonishment On The Small Rebel For Some Seconds, And Clung For Support To The Copper

Sancho At The Feast Starved By His Physician From The Works Of Hogarth Published London 1833

Eva Flegen of Meurs (engraving)
XJF400681 Eva Flegen of Meurs (engraving) by English School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Eva Flegen of Meurs (b.1575)

Oliver asking for more, from The Adventures of Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens
XJF396001 Oliver asking for more, from The Adventures of Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens (1812-70) 1838, published by Chapman & Hall, 1901 (engraving) by Cruikshank

Prairie wigwam - home to an indigenous Mother and Uncle
Prairie wigwam - home to the indigenous mans Mother and Uncle, both of whom peep out of suitable holes in the decorated canvas covering. It looks as if the Uncle has already hit the bottle

Armand Jean Duplessis, Duc de Richelieu (1585-1642) French prelate and statesman: Cardinal 1624: Minister of state to Louis XIII and de facto ruler of France from 1629

Indian soldier after the Siege of Kut, WW1
An Indian soldier in an emaciated condition after the Siege of Kut (1916), Mesopotamia (now Iraq), during the First World War. Date: circa 1916

Indian soldiers after the Siege of Kut, WW1
Indian soldiers in an emaciated condition after the Siege of Kut (1916), Mesopotamia (now Iraq), during the First World War. Date: circa 1916

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"Starved: A Glimpse into the Depths of Hunger and Desperation" In the vast expanse of the Arctic, The Greely Arctic Expedition reached its farthest point North in 1884. However, their triumph was overshadowed by a haunting reality - they were starved for sustenance amidst unforgiving icy landscapes. The painting "Sancho at the Feast, Starved by his Physician" by William Hogarth depicts a man deprived of nourishment, betrayed by those he trusted. It serves as a stark reminder that even in times of abundance, starvation can lurk in unexpected places. "The Master gazed in stupefied astonishment on the small rebel for some seconds and clung for support to the copper, " captures a poignant scene from Dickens' "Oliver Twist. " The workhouse represents an institution where hunger prevails and pleas for more food are met with disbelief. Le Petit Journal's vivid lithograph reveals "The Phantom Ship The Marlborough discovered near Cape Horn" - an eerie testament to sailors stranded at sea, their bodies weakened from prolonged starvation. This image resonates with our primal fear of being consumed by hunger's relentless grip. From collective protests to lynch mobs seeking revenge, history has witnessed desperate acts born out of deprivation. These images remind us that when pushed to extremes, humanity can turn against itself when starved physically or emotionally. Post-war famine ravaged Russia; sepia photographs depict skeletal figures haunted by malnutrition. In Libbey Prison, Richmond, Virginia, federal prisoners stared into oblivion - victims trapped within walls while enduring both physical confinement and starvation. Artistic renditions like "The Prodigal Son" evoke biblical tales where redemption is sought after experiencing profound emptiness caused by spiritual starvation. Meanwhile, Al-Musta sim Billah's entrapment symbolizes how power imbalances can lead to oppression and deprivation on grand scales.