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Conjugal Violence Collection

"Unveiling the Dark Reality: Exploring Conjugal Violence through Art" Step back in time to the early 14th century

Background imageConjugal Violence Collection: QED (litho)

QED (litho)
8663028 QED (litho) by May, Phil (1864-1903); Private Collection; (add.info.: QED. Illustration for Sketches from "Punch" by Phil May (Punch, 1903).); © Look and Learn

Background imageConjugal Violence Collection: A wife taking a stick to her drunken husband. 1831 (engraving)

A wife taking a stick to her drunken husband. 1831 (engraving)
7234797 A wife taking a stick to her drunken husband. 1831 (engraving) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A rustic man arriving home drunk)

Background imageConjugal Violence Collection: Q E D; a woman beaten by her husband (litho)

Q E D; a woman beaten by her husband (litho)
7201235 Q E D; a woman beaten by her husband (litho) by May, Philip William (1864-1903); Private Collection; (add.info.: Q E D)

Background imageConjugal Violence Collection: A final appeal (litho)

A final appeal (litho)
7201244 A final appeal (litho) by Keene, Charles (1823-91); Private Collection; (add.info.: A final appeal: a barrister representing his client in court.); © Look and Learn

Background imageConjugal Violence Collection: The Marriage of Passion (litho)

The Marriage of Passion (litho)
7149284 The Marriage of Passion (litho) by Kley, Heinrich (1863-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Marriage of Passion)

Background imageConjugal Violence Collection: Drunk man holding a drink (colour litho)

Drunk man holding a drink (colour litho)
7185388 Drunk man holding a drink (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Drunk man holding a drink. Postcard, early 20th Century.); © Look and Learn

Background imageConjugal Violence Collection: A virago beating a man with a stick. 1831 (engraving)

A virago beating a man with a stick. 1831 (engraving)
7234792 A virago beating a man with a stick. 1831 (engraving) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A virago beating a man with a stick)

Background imageConjugal Violence Collection: Austrian bullying in invaded countries (colour litho)

Austrian bullying in invaded countries (colour litho)
2808674 Austrian bullying in invaded countries (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Austrian bullying in the invaded countries)



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"Unveiling the Dark Reality: Exploring Conjugal Violence through Art" Step back in time to the early 14th century, where a young man's journey into love takes unexpected turns. In a mesmerizing fresco, witness the intricate details of his initiation into the mysteries of love and all its complexities. Travel forward to 1871 as El Cid's Daughters come alive on canvas, depicting an enthralling tale from Romance XLIV of Tesoro de Romanceros. Amidst this captivating scene, hidden beneath lies a haunting truth - conjugal violence. Amidst these historical artworks, we stumble upon an advertisement for Barrys Tricopherous hair treatment. A seemingly unrelated piece at first glance, it serves as a reminder that even amidst beauty and glamour, domestic abuse can lurk in the shadows. In another powerful painting on canvas, Christ confronts an adulterous woman. This thought-provoking artwork raises questions about judgment and forgiveness while shedding light on the harsh reality faced by victims of conjugal violence. An engraving from 1831 captures a wife taking matters into her own hands as she wields a stick against her drunken husband. This poignant image reflects not only physical abuse but also societal norms that perpetuated such behavior during that era. Christ's suffering continues to be depicted in art with another oil painting showcasing His fainting after flogging. Symbolically resonating with victims' pain and vulnerability when subjected to conjugal violence, this artwork evokes empathy and reflection. A lithograph titled "Q E D; A Woman Beaten by Her Husband" leaves no room for ambiguity or denial regarding this pressing issue plaguing society. It demands attention and urges us to acknowledge the existence within our communities. "The Marriage of Passion, " portrayed through yet another lithograph, explores how intense emotions can sometimes lead down dark paths filled with aggression and harm between partners. It serves as a stark reminder that love alone cannot conquer all.