Violent Collection

The Man Who Missed The Ball On The First Tee At St. Andrews
Golfer spinning around after an overly violent swing. 1925

Gravestone in the Graveyard of Winchester Cathedral
Gravestone of Thomas Thetcher, a Grenadier in the North Regiment of the Hampshire Militia who died of a violent fever contracted by drinking Small Beer when hot on 12th May 1764

Bystander cover 1929 - In Training - Boxing woman
A woman in a fetching sporty outfit of silky shorts and stockings takes out her frustrations on a punch bag dressed up as a man. Date: 1929

The Easter Rising - Dublin, Ireland
The Easter Rising also known as the Easter (or Irish ) Rebellion and referred to erroneously in some contemporary British reports as the Sinn Fein Rebellion - an armed insurrection staged in Ireland

Gandhi breaking the Salt Laws - the civil disobedience in In
In 1930 Ghandi led the Salt March to Dandi, which was an act of non-violent protest against the British salt tax in colonial India

Lochiels Charge at Killycrankie, 27 July 1689, (c1880). The Battle of Killiecrankie was fought between Highland Scottish clans supporting King James II and VII

American Indians scalping
American Indian holding up the scalp of a died man, that he has just been in combat with. Date: Circa 1870s

Scene in the Birmingham No Popery riots, 1868 (1906). Rioting broke out after a lecture by the anti-Catholic campaigner William Murphy. From Cassells History of England, Vol. VI

Belfast riots, August 1920
A double page spread from the Illustrated London News, reporting on rioting in Belfast that began on the night of the 23rd August, and continued for a week

Belfast riots, July 1920
A double page spread from the Illustrated London News, reporting on rioting in Belfast from 20th to 23rd July 1920. 18 people were killed, and 200 wounded during the disturbances

A Game of Football in the Streets of London, c. 1314
Illustration of a game of football being played in the streets of London during the 14th century. Football of this time, played without rules in narrow medieval streets

Isandhlwana: The Dash with the Colours, 1879, (c1880). Episode of the Anglo-Zulu Wars (1879-1896). From British Battles on Land and Sea, Vol. IV, by James Grant

The Silver Age, 1527. Artist: Lucas Cranach the Elder
The Silver Age, 1527. Aportrayal of the second of the four Ages of the World from Ovids poem. Found in the collection of the Kunstsammlungen zu Weimar, Weimar, Germany

Wrecked goods train, Llanelli railway strike riots, Wales

There Was A Hand-To-Hand Struggle, 1902. Artist: WR Wollen
There Was A Hand-To-Hand Struggle, 1902. In the aftermath of their victory at the Battle of Isandlwana, the Zulus mounted an attack on the British border post at Rorkes Drift

Burial Richard II 1400
The burial of Richard II, after a probably violent death at Pontefract

Stoning ofs Stephen (colour litho)
8670532 Stoning ofs Stephen (colour litho) by Stacey, W.S. (1846-1929); Private Collection; (add.info.: Stoning ofs Stephen)

The Miguelist Terror in Portugal: the Caceteiros (colour litho)
8672957 The Miguelist Terror in Portugal: the Caceteiros (colour litho) by Gameiro, Alfredo Roque (1864-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Miguelist Terror in Portugal: the Caceteiros)

Henry III and the Barons (litho)
8661397 Henry III and the Barons (litho) by McCormick, Arthur David (1860-1943) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Henry III and the Barons)

Arabs planning a Revolt (litho)
8661172 Arabs planning a Revolt (litho) by Burton, H. M. (20th Century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Arabs planning a Revolt)

Having arrived home late (colour litho)
8656714 Having arrived home late (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Having arrived home late. Man hit with a frying pan)

An Interesting Scene on board an East-Indiaman, showing the Effects of a Heavy Lurch, pub.1818 (coloured etching)
3526876 An Interesting Scene on board an East-Indiaman, showing the Effects of a Heavy Lurch, pub.1818 (coloured etching) by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878); The Stapleton Collection.

A hard worker (colour litho)
8656687 A hard worker (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A hard worker. Men playing a physical game of football)

The Stoning of St Stephen, Acts, Ch VII, vs 54, 60 (engraving)
8653492 The Stoning of St Stephen, Acts, Ch VII, vs 54, 60 (engraving) by Domenichino (Domenico Zampieri) (1581-1641) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Stoning of St Stephen, Acts, Ch VII)

The death of Decius Mus, c.1920 (oil on canvas)
8714414 The death of Decius Mus, c.1920 (oil on canvas) by Lundstrom, Vilhelm (1893-1950); Nivaagaards Malerisamling, Niva

The "Revenge" (colour litho)
8665246 The "Revenge" (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The "Revenge")

Farnese' Bull Group Dirce, wife of Lycos, is attached by Amphion and Zethos to a bull in order to take revenge for
BEN5480476 Farnese' Bull Group Dirce, wife of Lycos, is attached by Amphion and Zethos to a bull in order to take revenge for the outrage suffered by their mother Antiope

Farnese' Bull Group Dirce, wife of Lycos, is attached by Amphion and Zethos to a bull in order to take revenge for
BEN5480465 Farnese' Bull Group Dirce, wife of Lycos, is attached by Amphion and Zethos to a bull in order to take revenge for the outrage suffered by their mother Antiope

Hercules and Cacus (Cacos). Sculpture by Vincenzo de Rossi (1525-1587). Florence, Palazzo Vecchio
BEN5476175 Hercules and Cacus (Cacos). Sculpture by Vincenzo de Rossi (1525-1587). Florence, Palazzo Vecchio. by Rossi, Vincenzo di Raffaello de' (1525-87); Photo © Raffaello Bencini.

Chief of Police lynched by the crowd in Paris, 1899 (illustration)
8698435 Chief of Police lynched by the crowd in Paris, 1899 (illustration) by Damblans, Eugene (1865-1945); (add.info.: Society. Justice. Chief of Police lynched by the crowd in Paris)

Sea Adventure: The last fight of the "Revenge" (colour litho)
8668733 Sea Adventure: The last fight of the "Revenge" (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

QED (litho)
8663028 QED (litho) by May, Phil (1864-1903); Private Collection; (add.info.: QED. Illustration for Sketches from "Punch" by Phil May (Punch, 1903).); © Look and Learn.

Furious Venus appoints Psyche to Cupid to punish her. Fresco by Giulio Pippi de' Jannuzzi known as Giulio Romano
BEN5462168 Furious Venus appoints Psyche to Cupid to punish her. Fresco by Giulio Pippi de' Jannuzzi known as Giulio Romano (Julius Romano) (1492/1499-1546)

The Attack on Sir John Coventry, 1670 (litho)
8661386 The Attack on Sir John Coventry, 1670 (litho) by McCormick, Arthur David (1860-1943) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Attack on Sir John Coventry, 1670)

Arabs planning a Revolt (litho)
8661359 Arabs planning a Revolt (litho) by Burton, H. M. (20th Century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Arabs planning a Revolt)

Maria de Molina repelling the Nobles (litho)
8661113 Maria de Molina repelling the Nobles (litho) by Borras Abella, Vicente (1867-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Maria de Molina repelling the Nobles)

Catholic priests being put through a mill (woodcut)
8673247 Catholic priests being put through a mill (woodcut) by Stimmer, Tobias (1539-84); Private Collection; (add.info.: Catholic priests being put through a mill. Anti-Catholic satire, 1577)

Are we downhearted - no! (colour litho)
8656894 Are we downhearted - no! (colour litho) by Browne, Tom (1872-1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: Are we downhearted - no! Rugby scrum. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn.

Men who struggle. Bas relief. Antique sculpture from Paestum, Italy
BEN5472886 Men who struggle. Bas relief. Antique sculpture from Paestum, Italy.; Photo © Raffaello Bencini.

The return of the Indian raid, 1892 (oil on canvas)
8724262 The return of the Indian raid, 1892 (oil on canvas) by Della Valle, Angel (1852-1903); (add.info.: By Angel Della Vale Episode in Argentinian Indians revolt.).

Cavalry charging a crowd the streets of St Petersburg, First Russian Revolution, 1905 (litho)
8673132 Cavalry charging a crowd the streets of St Petersburg, First Russian Revolution, 1905 (litho) by Sheldon, Charles Mills (1866-1928) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Coriolanus disarmed by his mother (engraving)
8664201 Coriolanus disarmed by his mother (engraving) by French School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Last Fight of the "Revenge" (colour litho)
8659492 The Last Fight of the "Revenge" (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Last Fight of the "Revenge")

Farnese' Bull Group Dirce, wife of Lycos, is attached by Amphion and Zethos to a bull in order to take revenge for
BEN5480464 Farnese' Bull Group Dirce, wife of Lycos, is attached by Amphion and Zethos to a bull in order to take revenge for the outrage suffered by their mother Antiope

Farnese' Bull Group Dirce, wife of Lycos, is attached by Amphion and Zethos to a bull in order to take revenge for
BEN5480455 Farnese' Bull Group Dirce, wife of Lycos, is attached by Amphion and Zethos to a bull in order to take revenge for the outrage suffered by their mother Antiope

The Twelve Works of Hercules: 'Heracles (Hercules) raises the giant Antee' Bronze sculpture by Antonio Benci
BEN5479911 The Twelve Works of Hercules: 'Heracles (Hercules) raises the giant Antee' Bronze sculpture by Antonio Benci called The Pollaiolo (Pollaiuolo) (1431-1498)

Landing at Erramanga (Eromanga), one of the New Hebrides, 18th century (oil on panel)
7295302 Landing at Erramanga (Eromanga), one of the New Hebrides, 18th century (oil on panel) by Hodges, William (1744-97); 22.9x45.3 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

The Battle of Heraclius and Chosroes, detail of The Stories of the True Cross: killed man (fresco)
8683611 The Battle of Heraclius and Chosroes, detail of The Stories of the True Cross: killed man (fresco) by Francesca, Piero della (c.1415-92); Basilica San Francesco, Arezzo, Tuscany

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"Capturing the Violent Moments: From Bystander to Boxing Woman" Step back in time as we delve into a collection of captivating images that depict the raw and often brutal nature of human history. Witness the chaos, conflict, and bloodshed that shaped our world. In 1929, the Bystander magazine cover reveals a snapshot of an era marred by violence. The image portrays a society on edge, where danger lurks around every corner. Moving forward, we encounter a powerful symbol of strength in "In Training. " A boxing woman defies societal norms with her fierce determination and unwavering spirit. She challenges conventions while embodying resilience amidst adversity. A somber gravestone stands proudly in Winchester Cathedral's graveyard, reminding us of lives lost during turbulent times. The Death of General Gordon serves as a haunting reminder of sacrifice made for causes greater than oneself. At St. Andrews golf course, an unfortunate soul misses his chance at glory - The Man Who Missed The Ball On The First Tee At St. Andrews captures both frustration and disappointment within one fleeting moment. The Easter Rising in Dublin sends shockwaves through Ireland's history; it represents rebellion against oppression but also highlights the violent clash between ideologies. The Assassination of Sir Curzon Wyllie echoes with political unrest and upheaval as tensions rise to dangerous levels. It reminds us how violence can be used as a tool to silence voices advocating change. Gandhi breaking the Salt Laws showcases civil disobedience at its finest - peaceful resistance against unjust laws that ultimately led to India's independence struggle against British rule. Tosca opera music cover by Puccini transports us into another realm where passion intertwines with tragedy—a tale filled with love, betrayal, and untimely demise—revealing how even art can portray violence in all its complexity. American Indians scalping unveils dark chapters from America's past when cultures clashed violently over land rights and resources. It serves as a stark reminder of the brutality that accompanied colonization.