Anarchism Collection (page 16)

French cartoon, anarchist newspapers
French political cartoon -- Fin du trimestre (End of term) -- a woman is upset to see what she thinks are anarchistic newspapers in her house. 19th century

The unrest in Spain: stormy scenes in Madrid
Spanish infantry charge the strikers who refuse to disperse. Date: 1917

Spanish general strike
Three photographs showing respectively some soldiers charging a group of strikers; the machine gun section installed in the gardens; the infantry, backed up by cavalry

Pierre-Joseph Proudhon (1809-1865). French politician, mutualist philosopher and socialist. Photography. Colored

Card of National Confederation Labour (Confederacion Nacional del Trabajo). 1939. Spain

Anarchism / Were-Wolf / 1893
The were-wolf of anarchy Date: 1893

Anarchism Tempts Man
Anarchy, portrayed as a shadowy skeletal figure, tempts an unemployed worker Date: 1886

Proudhon Photo
PIERRE JOSEPH PROUDHON French journalist and socialist, regarded as the father of anarchism. Wrote extensively on political subjects. Date: 1809 - 1865

Attack on Isabella II (1830-1904) and King Francis of Spain (1822-1902). Madrid. Spain
Attack on Isabella II (1830-1904) and King Francis of Spain (1822-1902). Madrid, Spain. Colored engraving from 1872

Problems of term in Paris, clandestine removal men, illustration from Le Petit Journal
XIR414751 Problems of term in Paris, clandestine removal men, illustration from Le Petit Journal, supplement illustre, 29th October 1911 (colour litho) by French School

The Charge, 1893 (woodcut) (b / w photo)
XIR156249 The Charge, 1893 (woodcut) (b/w photo) by Vallotton, Felix Edouard (1865-1925); Private Collection; (add.info.: critique of the police in relation to the lois scelerates occasioned by)

WASHINGTON, D. C. BOMBING. Exterior of U
WASHINGTON, D.C. BOMBING. Exterior of U.S. Attorney General Alexander Mitchell Palmers home after it was bombed by anarchists. Photograph, 1919

Anarchists Plot / 1892
Reckoning without their host Anarchists plot, oblivious to a listening policeman

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Anarchism, a philosophy rooted in the rejection of hierarchical authority and the belief in individual freedom, has a rich history filled with influential figures and iconic events. From Kropotkin to Bakunin, these thinkers challenged societal norms and advocated for radical change. In the 14th century, iconoclasts defiantly threw miniature manuscripts into the fire, symbolizing their rebellion against oppressive systems. This act foreshadowed the spirit that would emerge centuries later. "Vive la Commune. " cried out English workers as they paid tribute to the French commune dedicated to empowering laborers. Anarchists like Proudhon played a significant role in shaping this movement by advocating for mutualist philosophies and socialist ideals. Henri Auvin, born in St-Meme (Charente-Inferieure), was an emblematic figure representing those who fought against societal constraints. As a chaudronnier or boilermaker, he embodied the working class's struggle for liberation from capitalist exploitation. The allegory of Hermann Stellmacher depicted an anarchist challenging established norms through his rebellious actions. This artwork captured the essence of anarchism's defiance against oppressive structures prevalent during that era. French cartoons showcasing anarchist newspapers highlighted how alternative media played a crucial role in disseminating ideas that questioned traditional power structures. These publications provided platforms for dissenting voices seeking social transformation. On September 12th, 1893, President Charles Dupuy continued a parliamentary meeting despite an anarchist bomb explosion at the House of Deputies earlier that day. The attack carried out by Auguste Vaillant sought revenge for Ravachol's execution by guillotine—an act emblematic of resistance against state-sanctioned violence. In another incident on November 8th, 1892, Emile Henry planted a bomb at the police station on Rue des Enfants-Rouges in Paris—a powerful act of defiance against oppressive institutions.