Captivity Collection (#8)

The Magnanimity of Scipio Africanus, c1500. Creator: Michele da Verona
The Magnanimity of Scipio Africanus, c1500

Persian prisoner in Turkistan; Notes on Western Turkistan, 1875. Creator: Unknown
Persian prisoner in Turkistan; Notes on Western Turkistan, 1875. From Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London] and Galpin

The Continence of Scipio, early-mid 18th century. Creator: Giovanni Battista Tiepolo
The Continence of Scipio, early-mid 18th century. The Continence of Scipio, or The Clemency of Scipio, is an episode in the life of the Roman general Scipio Africanus

Loke and Sigyn, 1863. Creator: Marten Eskil Winge
Loke and Sigyn, 1863

Leopard in a Cage confronted by two Mastiffs, 1739. Creator: Jean-Baptiste Oudry
Leopard in a Cage confronted by two Mastiffs, 1739

The Babirussa, recently added to the Zoological Society's Gardens, Regent's Park, 1860. Creator: Pearson
The Babirussa, recently added to the Zoological Society's Gardens, Regent's Park, [London], 1860. The babirussa of the Island of Celebes (Sus babirussa)

Honduras Turkeys, in the Gardens of the Zoological Society, Regent's Park, 1858. Creator: Unknown
Honduras Turkeys, in the Gardens of the Zoological Society, Regent's Park, 1858. Two specimens, male and female, of that magnificent bird

Bird in a cage, Late 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Bird in a cage, Late 19th century

Perseus and Andromeda, 1597. Creator: Jacob Matham
Perseus and Andromeda, 1597

Birds from the Crystal Palace Show, 1858. Creator: Smyth
Birds from the Crystal Palace Show, 1858. The severity of the weather...failed to chill the ardour of the lovers of birds

Sioux Indians burning a prisoner; Ocean to Ocean, the Pacific railroad, 1875. Creator: Frederick Whymper
Sioux Indians burning a prisoner; Ocean to Ocean, the Pacific railroad, 1875. From, Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London]

The Imprisoned Wife, Folio from a Manuscript of Amir Khusrau Dihlavi's... between c1400 and c1450. Creator: Unknown
The Imprisoned Wife, Folio from a Manuscript of Amir Khusrau Dihlavi's Khamsa, between c1400 and c1450

Russian Bear, n.d. Creator: Auguste-Andre Lancon
Russian Bear, n.d

Begging Monkey, n.d. Creator: Auguste-Andre Lancon
Begging Monkey, n.d

Horse with Monkey on Back, n.d. Creator: Auguste-Andre Lancon
Horse with Monkey on Back, n.d

Elephant with Riders, n.d. Creator: Auguste-Andre Lancon
Elephant with Riders, n.d

Elephant with Riders in Jardin des Plantes, Paris, n.d. Creator: Auguste-Andre Lancon
Elephant with Riders in Jardin des Plantes, Paris, n.d

Claudius Civilis Arrested and His Brother Paulus Beheaded, 1611. Creator: Antonio Tempesta
Claudius Civilis Arrested and His Brother Paulus Beheaded, 1611. From The War of the Romans Against the Batavians, pl. 3

Seahorse, between c.1590 and c.1600. Creator: Unknown
Seahorse, between c.1590 and c.1600

Warrior and Captive, 200 B.C.-A.D. 500. Creator: Unknown
Warrior and Captive, 200 B.C.-A.D. 500

Parrot, 1879. Creator: Louis Charles Bombled
Parrot, 1879. This parrot may well have been the pet of the fabulously wealthy banker and art lover Daniel Franken. The French artist Louis-Charles Bombled drew the animal for its owner

Wild elephant bound between trees, 1785. Creator: Jan Brandes
Wild elephant bound between trees, 1785. Indian elephant tied with ropes to two trees and a Singalese with spear. With inscription. Part of Jan Brandes sketchbook, dl. 2 (1808), p. 141

Restraining a Wild Elephant, 1785. Creator: Jan Brandes
Restraining a Wild Elephant, 1785

The Emir Mahmud Under Guard, 1898, (c1900). Creator: Unknown
The Emir Mahmud Under Guard, 1898, (c1900). African leader captured after the Battle of Atbara, during the Second Sudan War

A Bound Elephant being led from the Last Section of the trap, the Prison Corral, 1785. Creator: Jan Brandes
A Bound Elephant being led from the Last Section of the trap, the Prison Corral, 1785

"The Family of Darius Before Alexander" - in the National Gallery - painted by Paul Veronese, 1857
"The Family of Darius Before Alexander" [after the battle of Issus, B.C. 333] - in the National Gallery - painted by Paul Veronese, 1857. Engraving of a painting

Pelicans in Artis Zoo, 1880. Creator: Johannes Cornelis van Essen
Pelicans in Artis Zoo, 1880

Birds, 1750s. Creator: Johan Pasch
Birds, 1750s

Flying Foxes in the Gardens of the Zoological Society, Regent's-Park, 1856. Creator: Pearson
Flying Foxes in the Gardens of the Zoological Society, Regent's-Park, [London], 1856. The Flying Fox is the largest of the fruit-eating bats of India

Christ Crowned with Thorns, c.1622. Creator: Gerrit van Honthorst
Christ Crowned with Thorns, c.1622

"The Parish Beadle" - painted by Sir David Wilkie, R.A. - from the National Gallery, 1856. Creator: Unknown
"The Parish Beadle" - painted by Sir David Wilkie, R.A. - from the National Gallery, 1856. Engraving of a painting

Babylonian Lions just received at the Gardens of the Zoological Society, Regent's-Park, 1856. Creator: Pearson
Babylonian Lions just received at the Gardens of the Zoological Society, Regent's-Park, [London], 1856. Alderman Finnis has on various occasions given proof of his disposition to support

A Naples: Voyons, je lui fais grace... 19th century. Creator: Honore Daumier
A Naples: Voyons, je lui fais grace... 19th century. In Naples: let's see I do him grace

Raccoon, between 1913 and 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Raccoon, between 1913 and 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Raccoon, between 1913 and 1917. USA

The Parrot and the Cabbies - An Incident at a Seaside Holiday Resort, 1891. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 44. July to December, 1891

Clouded Tigers, in the Zoological Society's Gardens, Regent's-Park, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Clouded Tigers, in the Zoological Society's Gardens, Regent's-Park, 1854. Big cats at London Zoo. The graceful species...is not only one of the most beautiful objects in the menagerie...but

The Manipur Rebels; The Maharajah of Manipur and Tongal General, 1891. Creator: Unknown
The Manipur Rebels; The Maharajah of Manipur and Tongal General, both condemned to death, but sentence only carried out on the Togal General, 1891. From "The Graphic

The Manipur Rebels; The Tobraq, 1891. Creator: Unknown
The Manipur Rebels; The Tobraq, Condemned to Death but Sentence Commuted to Transportation for Life, 1891. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 44

Arctic Foxes and Birds, just received by the Zoological Society, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Arctic Foxes and Birds, just received by the Zoological Society, 1854. New animals at London Zoo. A considerable number of valuable Arctic birds, foxes, &c

Wild Sheep of the Punjab, in the Gardens of the Zoologicial Society, Regent's-Park, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Wild Sheep of the Punjab, in the Gardens of the Zoologicial Society, Regent's-Park, 1854. Urial at London Zoo. The...Indian Wild Sheep (Ovis Vignei) has a very extensive range in the Himalaya

Cape Hunting Dogs, in the Gardens of the Zoological Society, Regent's-Park, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Cape Hunting Dogs, in the Gardens of the Zoological Society, Regent's-Park, 1854. African wild dogs at London Zoo. The Hunting Dogs (Lycaon venaticus)...were, we believe

Nest of the Brush Turkey, in the Zoological Society's Gardens, Regent's-Park, 1854. Creator: H. Wendel
Nest of the Brush Turkey, in the Zoological Society's Gardens, Regent's-Park, 1854. The Wattled Talegalla...are hot-bed makers; and in these beds or mounds, of no trifling size

Scenes of Notre-Dame de Paris, 1832. Creator: Antoine Rivoulon
Scenes of Notre-Dame de Paris, 1832

Scenes of Notre-Dame de Paris, 1832. Creator: Antoine Rivoulon
Scenes of Notre-Dame de Paris, 1832

Christ Taken Captive, c. 1513. Creator: Albrecht Altdorfer
Christ Taken Captive, c. 1513

Musashibo Benkei Brings the Captured Tosabo Shoshun to Yoshitsune in the Play Horikawa...c. 1782. Creator: Shunsho
Musashibo Benkei Brings the Captured Tosabo Shoshun to Yoshitsune in the Play Horikawa Youchi no Zu Uki-e Nimaitsuzuki, Japan, c. 1782

Death of the "Lion Queen", in Wombwell's Menagerie, at Chatham, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Death of the "Lion Queen", in Wombwell's Menagerie, at Chatham [in Kent], 1850. It was the business of the deceased [17-year-old Ellen Blight] to go into the dens

Captive Jews by the Waters of Babylon - painted by Bendeman, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Captive Jews by the Waters of Babylon - painted by Bendeman, 1850. By the waters of Babylon, sitting forlorn, We wept bitter tears in that day of our scorn, As we thought of our Zion, so far

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"Exploring the Complexities of Captivity: From Pigeons to Pandas" In a world filled with diverse creatures, each with their own unique stories, captivity takes on various forms. Picture No. 10743654 captures the essence of confinement as a carrier pigeon stands perched on a wire, its wings clipped and unable to soar freely through the skies. The Okapi, belonging to the Giraffidae family, represents another captive soul in this narrative – an enigmatic creature confined within enclosures. As we delve deeper into history, we stumble upon Napoleon's map of St Helena – a poignant reminder of his exile and imprisonment. A suffragette W. S. P. U badge worn by Sylvia Pankhurst serves as an emblematic symbol for women who fought tirelessly for their rights while being held captive by societal norms. The San Diego Zoo in California witnessed both joy and sorrow when a giant panda gave birth to her young cub inside its walls. While it is heartwarming to witness this miracle unfold before our eyes, one cannot help but ponder over the implications of raising these magnificent animals away from their natural habitats. A captivating image showcases a gray wolf drinking water amidst foggy surroundings; even in moments like these where freedom seems tangible, there remains an invisible barrier that restricts true liberation. Racing pigeons epitomize yet another form - bred solely for competition rather than enjoying life's simple pleasures. Within glass walls lies another example - goldfish swimming gracefully in bowls adorned with weed. Their beauty juxtaposed against confinement raises questions about whether they truly thrive or merely exist within such limited spaces. Similarly trapped within hamster wheels are golden Syrian hamsters - endlessly running without ever reaching true freedom. Lastly, picture No. 10984238 depicts three vibrant red COMET GOLDFISH from above; their mesmerizing colors belie the fact that they too are captives yearning for open waters beyond the confines of their tank.