Animal Rights Collection

Indian miniature, animal kindness ahimsa
An Indian Rajput style miniature dating to 19th century showing Ahimsa. Ahimsa is a tenet of the Indian Religions (Hinduism)

Performing bear in a Russian village, 1877. A print from The Illustrated London News, (19 May 1877). Hand-coloured later

Performing bears, 1893 C013 / 9111
Performing bears, 19th-century artwork. Artwork from the 12th volume (second period of 1893) of the French popular science weekly La Science Illustree

Prize donkeys and mule at the Show in the Agricultural Hall, Islington, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Prize donkeys and mule at the Show in the Agricultural Hall, Islington, 1864. We present an Illustration of the mule and donkey show...The object of its promoters was especially to recommend an

Intl. Anti-Vivisection Congress - Back Row: Mrs. Clinton Pichney Farrell; Mrs. L. B. Henderson; Mrs.Florence Pell Warning. Front Row: Mrs. Caroline E. White; Miss Lind-Af-Hageby; Mrs. R. G

Legs of an Animal rights activist are covered with fake blood during a protest against the use of leather and fur in Barcelona, Spain, January 20, 2018. REUTERS/Albert Gea

A group of lions are seen at the Lionsrock Big Cat Sanctuary near Bethlehem April 26, 2010. Lionsrock is run by Four Paws

A cow stands in a snow covered field near Murnau October 11, 2013, after heavy snow fall in southern Germany. REUTERS/Michaela Rehle (GERMANY - Tags: ENVIRONMENT ANIMALS TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY)

Thoughtless Cruelty! (colour litho)
2814640 Thoughtless Cruelty! (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Thoughtless Cruelty)

The Duchess of Portland, 1911. Artist: Philip A de Laszlo
The Duchess of Portland, 1911. Winifred Anna Cavendish-Bentinck, Duchess of Portland (1863-1954), British humanitarian and animal rights activist. From The Studio Volume 59 by Ralph Nevill

The Grand National Trophy, 1906 (1908-1909). Artist: Elkington & Company
The Grand National trophy, 1906 (1908-1909). The Grand National is the most valuable National Hunt horse race in the United Kingdom

Elephant rides at London Zoo, 1926-1927. Artist: McLeish
Elephant rides at London Zoo, 1926-1927. In the foreground is a llama-cart. Illustration from Wonderful London, volume I, edited by Arthur St John Adcock, published by Amalgamated Press (London)

Yellow warning sign turtle crossing, turtles crossing the beach for laying their eggs, Manavgat, Turkey

Aerial view, Manana Island or Rabbit Island, State Seabird Sanctuary, bird sanctuary, Waimanalo Beach, Oahu, Hawaii, United States

Vivisection satire, 1911 C017 / 7886
Vivisection satire. Centrefold artwork for the satirical US magazine Puck, showing two researchers, with scalpel, anaesthesia mask, and microscope, about to operate on a live rabbit

FUR TRADE: BABY SEALS. Furriers agents clubbing baby seals in Canada. 19th century engraving

STREET RAILWAY, 1871. Congestion of street railway traffic in the Bowery between Spring and Chatham Streets, New York City

Free-range chickens (Gallus domesticus). Cockerel (left) and hen in a field

Domestic ducklings on a farm. These ducks are being farmed for their eggs or meat

Free-range cockerel (Gallus domesticus) in a field

Medical vivisection, satirical artwork
Medical vivisection. Satirical artwork that reverses the role of humans and animals in vivisection. An audience of rats, rabbits

1649 Rene Descartes portrait philosopher
Rene Descartes, French mathematician and philosopher (31st March 1596 - 11 February 1650). 1835 Steel engraving in " The Gallery of Portraits" by W

Adult female California sea lion (Zalophus californianus) which has become entangled in a gill net on Los Islotes
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"Animal Rights: A Journey Towards Compassion and Ahimsa" In this Indian miniature, the essence of animal kindness is beautifully depicted through the concept of ahimsa. Traveling back in time to a Russian village in 1877, we witness the heart-wrenching sight of a performing bear. This image serves as a reminder that animals should not be exploited for entertainment purposes. Fast forward to 1893, where another photograph captures the plight of performing bears. These innocent creatures deserve freedom and respect rather than being subjected to such exploitation. The legs of an animal rights activist covered with fake blood during a protest against cruelty speak volumes about their dedication towards ending animal suffering. Their commitment inspires change and raises awareness among society. At Lionsrock Big Cat Sanctuary near Bethlehem, we see a group of majestic lions thriving in their natural habitat. Such sanctuaries provide hope for these magnificent beings who have been rescued from captivity or abusive conditions. Even amidst snow-covered fields near Murnau, Germany, cows stand tall as symbols of resilience and grace. They too deserve our protection and care regardless of weather conditions or economic interests. Birds confined within cages outside the Royal Palace in central Phnom Penh highlight the need for stricter regulations on wildlife trade. The beauty they possess deserves to soar freely across open skies instead of being trapped behind bars. In Medellin, passionate animal rights activists take center stage during demonstrations advocating for change. Their performances serve as powerful reminders that every voice matters when it comes to fighting against cruelty inflicted upon animals. A bear baiting jug from c. 1780 reminds us how far we have come in our journey towards recognizing animals' intrinsic value beyond mere objects used for amusement or sport. Through thoughtless cruelty lithographs like "Thoughtless Cruelty. ", artists shed light on society's responsibility to treat all living beings with compassion and empathy – irrespective of species or stature.