Consulting the Oracle

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Consulting the Oracle

Consulting the Oracle. Male and female anti-suffragists consult the oracle on how to rid themselves of the child who personifies the womens suffrage movement. The oracle declares, Oh foolish people know you not that you have fed it on the food of the gods. By H.D.C (Helen Dorothy Copsey), Suffrage Atelier. Date: circa 1909

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EDITORS COMMENTS
Consulting the Oracle" is a captivating and thought-provoking image by the renowned British suffragette artist, Helen Dorothy Copsey, also known as H.D.C, from circa 1909. The photograph depicts a tense and dramatic scene of two anti-suffragists, a man and a woman, deeply engrossed in consultation with an oracle. The oracle, shrouded in mystery, sits before them with an air of authority, holding a baby in its arms. The baby, symbolizing the women's suffrage movement, gazes up at the consultants with a determined expression. The anti-suffragists, dressed in Victorian attire, appear worried and anxious, seeking guidance on how to rid themselves of this persistent and powerful symbol. The oracle, in a prophetic tone, declares, "Oh foolish people, know you not that you have fed it on the food of the gods?" The words of the oracle seem to suggest that the anti-suffragists have inadvertently given power and strength to the women's suffrage movement through their opposition. This image is a powerful commentary on the suffragette movement and the resistance it faced from those opposed to women's right to vote. The use of the oracle as a symbol of wisdom and authority adds an element of mysticism and intrigue to the scene, while the inclusion of the baby as a symbol of the movement adds a poignant and emotional element. The photograph is a testament to the resilience and determination of the suffragette movement, despite the challenges and opposition it faced. Helen Dorothy Copsey was a prominent suffragette artist, and this image is a prime example of her ability to capture the essence of the movement and its struggles in a visually compelling way. The photograph is a valuable historical artifact, shedding light on an important period in women's history and the fight for their right to vote.

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