Disruptive Collection

An Unusually Rainy Season in Queensland, 1891. Creator: Unknown
An Unusually Rainy Season in Queensland, 1891. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 44. July to December, 1891

The Boys of Amsterdam, n.d. Creator: Jacobus Houbraken
The Boys of Amsterdam, n.d

Treatment of the Insane, 1733, (1925). Creator: William Hogarth
Treatment of the Insane, 1733, (1925). " Bedlam" Bedlam from A Rakes Progress 1733 - engraving by William Hogarth (1697-1764)

Bai Sheng (Hakujisso Hakusho), from the series "One Hundred and Eight Heroes of the... c. 1827 / 30
Bai Sheng (Hakujisso Hakusho), from the series " One Hundred and Eight Heroes of the Popular Water Margin (Tsuzoku Suikoden goketsu hyakuhachinin no hitori)", c. 1827/30

The Unruly Classroom (oil on panel)
5888691 The Unruly Classroom (oil on panel) by Naiveu, Matthys (1647-1721); 33.1x40.6 cm; Private Collection; eLawrence Steigrad Fine Arts, New York; Dutch, out of copyright

Music Hath Charms, 1861 (oil on canvas)
HOL32770 Music Hath Charms, 1861 (oil on canvas) by Egley, William Maw (1826-1916); 62.5x47.3 cm; The Holburne Museum, Bath, UK; (add.info.: Military Aspirations; ); eHolburne Museum; English

End of class (engraving)
5207277 End of class (engraving) by Meaulle, Fortune Louis (1844-1901); Private Collection; (add.info.: End of class. Illustration for Le Petit Francais Illustre)

Edmund I stabbed by Leolf the Robber, 1773. Creator: Charles Grignion
Edmund I stabbed by Leolf the Robber, 1773. Edmund I (921-46), was assassinated after six-and-a-half years as king, while attending Mass in Pucklechurch, Gloucestershire

The Banquet of Philip, 1890. Creator: Unknown
The Banquet of Philip, 1890. Philip II of Macedon was assassinated in Aegae by the captain of his bodyguard, Pausanias of Orestis, whilst attending the wedding of his daughter

Sons of Friendship-Scene Chandois Street, London, 1870. Depicts members of a club (possibly The Brilliants ) fighting around a table on which are overturned glasses, a broken punch-bowl

The Picadilly nuisance, London, 1818; a disorderly mass of pedestrians, including a fruit seller in the foreground, fills the pavement outside the White Horse coaching terminus

School punishment. Lines written as a punishment for talking without permission in a school lesson

Street Fighting in Malaga, c1890. Artist: William Barnes Wollen
Street Fighting in Malaga, c1890. From Cassells History of England, Vol. VI. by John Cassell. [A. W. Cowan, Cassell & Company Limited, London, Paris, Melbourne, c1890]

In London, Violent incident in the Chamber of Commons, 1901. Illustration published in, Le Petit Journal, 24th March 1901

Attack against the Emperor of Germany, 1901. Illustration published in, Le Petit Journal, 24th March 1901

Meeting in favour of Boers disturbed by the anti-nationalists, 1900. Artist: Oswaldo Tofani
Meeting in favour of Boers disturbed by the anti-nationalists, 1900. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 14th January 1900

A fight during the grocers strike, Paris, 1899. Artist: Henri Meyer
A fight during the grocers strike, Paris, 1899. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 8th January 1899

Break of Gauge at Gloucester, Gloucestershire, 6th June 1846. Artist: WJ Linton
Break of Gauge at Gloucester, Gloucestershire, 6th June 1846. Plate taken from the Illustrated London News (6 June 1846) showing passengers

Black refugees travelling in a bullock cart, American Civil War, 1861-1865. From the Library of Congress

Campaign for Womens Suffrage in Belgium, 1908. Belgian suffragettes upsetting a ballot box in their fight for votes for women. From Le Petit Journal (Paris, 17 May 1908)

Urgency, 1881. Artist: Joseph Swain
Urgency, 1881. The Speaker of the House of Commons uses the symbol of his office to silence the Irish MPs - including Charles Parnell - who were most responsible for using the disruptive

Young lady jumps over her bed, practising the hurdles
A sporty young lady jumps over the bed (disturbing the dogs and the neighbours in the flat beneath), practising her hurdling. Date: 1923

The Enraged Botanist (w / c, pen & ink and pencil on paper)
XYC237805 The Enraged Botanist (w/c, pen & ink and pencil on paper) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); 13x18.4 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection, USA; English, out of copyright

Picture No. 11051715
Undulate Ray juvenile Eastern Atlantic and Mediterranean, south to West Africa Date:

The Winans Ocean Steamer, 1858
Engraving of the Winans Ocean Steamer cigar ship, launched at Ferry Bay, Baltimore, on 6th October 1858. Intended as an ocean-going vessel, she was 180 feet long and had a displacement of 350 tons

BOOK BURNING / 10. 5. 1933
Disruptive books from private and public libraries were burned in front of the University of Berlin. This incident provoked a wave of disgust throughout the world

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"Disruptive: Unveiling the Untold Stories of Industrial Schools and Institutions across Britain" Step into a forgotten era as we explore the hidden tales of disruption within industrial schools scattered across the United Kingdom. From Buxton, near Norwich, Norfolk to Ashford in Kent, these institutions were once hotbeds of rebellion and transformation. In Northumberland Village Homes for Girls, Whitley Bay witnessed young minds challenging societal norms with their disruptive ideas. Meanwhile, at the Industrial School for Girls in Maryhill, Glasgow, a spirit of defiance thrived amidst strict rules and regulations. Harborne's Industrial School in Birmingham became an epicenter of rebellious energy where students dared to question authority. Bai Sheng (Hakujisso Hakusho), depicted by Utagawa Kuniyoshi's artistry from "One Hundred and Eight Heroes, " symbolizes the audacity that disrupted conventional narratives during this time. The Unruly Classroom portrayed through oil on panel showcases how even educational settings couldn't escape acts of defiance. "Music Hath Charms, " captured on canvas in 1861, reveals how melodies had the power to disrupt monotony and ignite passion among students. As class came to an end according to an engraving aptly titled "End of Class, " whispers echoed about future disruptions brewing within those very walls. Edmund I stabbed by Leolf the Robber reminds us that even historical events can be seen as disruptive moments that shaped societies forever. "The Banquet of Philip" serves as a reminder that even lavish gatherings could not escape subtle disruptions caused by individuals seeking change. William Hogarth's portrayal in "Treatment of the Insane" sheds light on society's evolving understanding towards mental health - a truly disruptive notion during its time. Unearth these captivating stories etched within our history books and witness firsthand how disruption has been both feared and embraced throughout centuries past.