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Bear baiting, Manchester, 1819 (pen & ink and wash on paper)
CHL404792 Bear baiting, Manchester, 1819 (pen & ink and wash on paper) by Barritt, Thomas (d.1820); 14.8x19 cm; Chethams Library, Manchester, UK; (add.info.: Bear baiting with Wheel barrows and Bladers opposite the Old Boars head Hydes Cross, about the year 1749; ); © Chethams Library
Media ID 25466038
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This print captures a brutal and disturbing scene from the past - bear baiting in Manchester, 1819. Created by Thomas Barritt, this pen & ink and wash on paper artwork measures 14.8x19 cm and is housed at Chethams Library in Manchester, UK. The image depicts a chaotic urban setting where bear baiting took place as a popular pastime. From an aerial view, we witness a mob of spectators gathered around a ring where wild bears are tethered. The atmosphere is raucous as the crowd watches with anticipation while armed men beat the helpless animals with maces. In this monochrome cityscape, the tavern known as the Old Boars Head Hydes Cross stands opposite to this cruel spectacle. The streets are filled with wheelbarrows and bladers adding to the chaos of the scene. This image serves as a stark reminder of the violent entertainment that was prevalent during the eighteenth century. Bear baiting was not only inhumane but also symbolized animal cruelty at its worst. As we look upon this historical document, it is important to reflect on our progress towards more compassionate treatment of animals today. This photograph reminds us of how far society has come since those dark times when such blood sports were considered acceptable forms of leisure.
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