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Domestic Violence Collection (#2)

"Unveiling the Dark Reality: A Glimpse into the Tragedy of Domestic Violence" In Charles Dickens' "Sketches by Boz

Background imageDomestic Violence Collection: The Friar and the Boy, illustration from Chap-books of the Eighteenth Century by John Ashton, pub

The Friar and the Boy, illustration from Chap-books of the Eighteenth Century by John Ashton, pub. 1882 (litho)
489640 The Friar and the Boy, illustration from Chap-books of the Eighteenth Century by John Ashton, pub. 1882 (litho) by English School

Background imageDomestic Violence Collection: A Slap in the Face, (oil on canvas)

A Slap in the Face, (oil on canvas)
658199 A Slap in the Face, (oil on canvas) by Frangiamore, Salvatore (1853-1915); 67.3x46.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Slap in the Face. Salvatore Frangiamore (fl. 1897). Oil on canvas

Background imageDomestic Violence Collection: 'Blue Monday'- a shoemakers wife beating her husband, broadsheet published by C

"Blue Monday"- a shoemakers wife beating her husband, broadsheet published by C. Burckhardt, Weissenburg, c
DHC379923 " Blue Monday" - a shoemakers wife beating her husband, broadsheet published by C. Burckhardt, Weissenburg, c.1850 (colour litho) by German School

Background imageDomestic Violence Collection: Illustration from Poil de Carotte by Jules Renard (1864-1910) in Gil Blas

Illustration from Poil de Carotte by Jules Renard (1864-1910) in Gil Blas, 20th October 1895 (colour litho)
CHT200031 Illustration from Poil de Carotte by Jules Renard (1864-1910) in Gil Blas, 20th October 1895 (colour litho) by Steinlen

Background imageDomestic Violence Collection: Simon Simons Misfortunes, illustration from Chap-books of the Eighteenth Century by John Ashton

Simon Simons Misfortunes, illustration from Chap-books of the Eighteenth Century by John Ashton, pub. 1882 (litho)
489646 Simon Simons Misfortunes, illustration from Chap-books of the Eighteenth Century by John Ashton, pub. 1882 (litho) by English School

Background imageDomestic Violence Collection: Wrath, detail from the Table of the Seven Deadly Sins and the Four Last Things, c

Wrath, detail from the Table of the Seven Deadly Sins and the Four Last Things, c. 1480 (oil on panel)
XIR405649 Wrath, detail from the Table of the Seven Deadly Sins and the Four Last Things, c.1480 (oil on panel) by Bosch, Hieronymus (c.1450-1516); Prado, Madrid

Background imageDomestic Violence Collection: The Husband Who Beats His Wife, engraved by Le Blond (engraving)

The Husband Who Beats His Wife, engraved by Le Blond (engraving)
XIR176064 The Husband Who Beats His Wife, engraved by Le Blond (engraving) by Bosse, Abraham (1602-76) (after); Grosjean Collection, Paris, France; (add.info.: The husband who beats his wife; )

Background imageDomestic Violence Collection: The Art of Making Oneself Loved by Ones Wife, c. 1825 (colour litho)

The Art of Making Oneself Loved by Ones Wife, c. 1825 (colour litho)
CHT221648 The Art of Making Oneself Loved by Ones Wife, c.1825 (colour litho) by Hippolyte (fl.1825); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Background imageDomestic Violence Collection: Man beating a woman. After an 18th century print by Caspar Luyken

Man beating a woman. After an 18th century print by Caspar Luyken

Background imageDomestic Violence Collection: The Hen Peckt Husband, 1768 (line engraving)

The Hen Peckt Husband, 1768 (line engraving)
XYC289237 The Hen Peckt Husband, 1768 (line engraving) by Dawes, William (fl.1760-74) (after); 34.3x26.7 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection, USA

Background imageDomestic Violence Collection: The Actors Matsumoto Koshiro II as Yoemon and Yoshizawa Sakinosuke III as Kasane... Japan, c

The Actors Matsumoto Koshiro II as Yoemon and Yoshizawa Sakinosuke III as Kasane... Japan, c. 1771. Creator: Shunsho
The Actors Matsumoto Koshiro II as Yoemon and Yoshizawa Sakinosuke III as Kasane, His Wife, Japan, c. 1771

Background imageDomestic Violence Collection: Gioco Delle Donne, E Sue Facende (Game of Wives, And Their Chores), 1654-1718

Gioco Delle Donne, E Sue Facende (Game of Wives, And Their Chores), 1654-1718
Gioco Delle Donne, E Sue Facende (Game of Wives [or Women], And Their Chores), 1654-1718. Board game: a woman spends all day doing housework, only to be beaten with a stick by her husband

Background imageDomestic Violence Collection: Luxury, detail from The Table of the Seven Deadly Sins and the Four Last Things, c

Luxury, detail from The Table of the Seven Deadly Sins and the Four Last Things, c
XIR61225 Luxury, detail from The Table of the Seven Deadly Sins and the Four Last Things, c.1480 (oil on panel) (detail of 169586) by Bosch, Hieronymus (c.1450-1516); Prado, Madrid

Background imageDomestic 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)

Background imageDomestic Violence Collection: The Angry Wife, c. 1495 / 1503. Creator: Israhel van Meckenem

The Angry Wife, c. 1495 / 1503. Creator: Israhel van Meckenem
The Angry Wife, c. 1495/1503

Background imageDomestic Violence Collection: The Wife-Beater, ca. 1633. Creator: Abraham Bosse

The Wife-Beater, ca. 1633. Creator: Abraham Bosse
The Wife-Beater, ca. 1633

Background imageDomestic Violence Collection: Husband-Beater, ca. 1633. Creator: Abraham Bosse

Husband-Beater, ca. 1633. Creator: Abraham Bosse
Husband-Beater, ca. 1633

Background imageDomestic Violence Collection: Stick seller, Cries of London, 1760. Artist: Paul Sandby

Stick seller, Cries of London, 1760. Artist: Paul Sandby
Stick seller, 1760. A ragged stick seller and two background views; to the left a woman is holding a stick over her kneeling husband and twisting his nose

Background imageDomestic Violence Collection: Black Eyed Sue the bold smuggler and Will Watch the look out man, 1829. Artist: George Cruikshank

Black Eyed Sue the bold smuggler and Will Watch the look out man, 1829. Artist: George Cruikshank
Black Eyed Sue the bold smuggler and Will Watch the look out man, 1829. From Scraps & Sketches by George Cruikshank. [George Cruikshank, London, 1829]

Background imageDomestic Violence Collection: JOSEPH SALTIS (1894-1947). Known as Polack Joe. American (Hungarian-born) bootlegger and gangster

JOSEPH SALTIS (1894-1947). Known as Polack Joe. American (Hungarian-born) bootlegger and gangster. Photographed in a police lineup in Chicago, Illinois

Background imageDomestic Violence Collection: The Astoria Column Is Turned Green To Mark Domestic Violence Awareness Month; Astoria, Oregon

The Astoria Column Is Turned Green To Mark Domestic Violence Awareness Month; Astoria, Oregon, United States Of America

Background imageDomestic Violence Collection: Man strangling woman

Man strangling woman

Background imageDomestic Violence Collection: Geoff Boycott Former England Cricket Captain, May 2000 After Losing His

Geoff Boycott Former England Cricket Captain, May 2000 After Losing His Appeal In An Assault Case Against Former Girlfriend Margaret Moore In The Aix-En-Provence Court House, France

Background imageDomestic Violence Collection: A Fulfilled Wish (Der erfüllte Wunsch), 1911. Creator: Moritz Jung

A Fulfilled Wish (Der erfüllte Wunsch), 1911. Creator: Moritz Jung
A Fulfilled Wish (Der erfullte Wunsch), 1911

Background imageDomestic Violence Collection: George Cruikshank, The Bottle, Plate VI

George Cruikshank, The Bottle, Plate VI
TEMPERANCE MOVEMENT, 1847. Fearful Quarrels, and Brutal Violence, Are the Natural Consequences of the Frequent Use of the Bottle : etching, 1847, by George Cruikshank from his series, The Bottle

Background imageDomestic Violence Collection: The Demon Rough, 1874. Artist: Joseph Swain

The Demon Rough, 1874. Artist: Joseph Swain
The Demon Rough, 1874. A bestial labourer crouches over the limp body of his wife whilst Justice stands over him, her scales and sword on her belt, and the cat o nine tails in her hand

Background imageDomestic Violence Collection: Womans Wrongs, 1874. Artist: Joseph Swain

Womans Wrongs, 1874. Artist: Joseph Swain
Womans Wrongs, 1874. A brutish working-class husband prepares to beat his wife who still bears the insignia of previous violence

Background imageDomestic Violence Collection: Charles Dickens Hard Times Heavens mercy, woman

Charles Dickens Hard Times Heavens mercy, woman
Vintage engraving from Charles Dickens Hard Times. Heavens mercy, woman ! he cried, falling farther off from the figure. Hast thou come back again ?

Background imageDomestic Violence Collection: TEMPERANCE MOVEMENT, 1847. Fearful Quarrels, and Brutal Violence, Are the Natural

TEMPERANCE MOVEMENT, 1847. Fearful Quarrels, and Brutal Violence, Are the Natural Consequence of the Frequent Use of the Bottle. Etching, 1847, by George Cruikshank

Background imageDomestic Violence Collection: Domestic violence C018 / 9239

Domestic violence C018 / 9239
MODEL RELEASED. Domestic violence. Man threatening a woman with violence




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"Unveiling the Dark Reality: A Glimpse into the Tragedy of Domestic Violence" In Charles Dickens' "Sketches by Boz, " he vividly portrays the anguish and helplessness experienced by victims, as he writes about a man raising his manacled hands in despair. The haunting image depicted in George Cruikshank's artwork "The Bottle" from 1847 further exposes the grim consequences of domestic violence. Shirley Markham's powerful creation from 1952 captures a chilling moment of a woman cowering beneath a man standing over her, reminding us that this issue transcends time and persists even today. Similarly, an anonymous French satirical cartoon titled "Les Poires" serves as a scathing critique on society's indifference towards such atrocities. Moving forward to lighter tones, Barry and Patricia Sinclair take center stage in their comedic act, yet behind closed curtains lies the harsh reality faced by countless individuals trapped within abusive relationships. Even early frescoes from the 14th century depict love's initiation with its ups and downs – sometimes leading to dark corners where violence lurks. El Cids Daughters portrayed in Tesoro de Romanceros' Romance XLIV painting highlights how women have historically suffered at the hands of men. Francisco Goya's striking work "Woman in Prison" showcases another facet of confinement endured by victims who are trapped both physically and emotionally. Advertisements like Barrys Tricopherous hair treatment may seem unrelated at first glance but serve as reminders that they are affect anyone regardless of social status or appearance, and is crucial to recognize that Christ himself intervened when confronted with an adulterous woman, emphasizing compassion over condemnation. Even ancient tales like "The expulsion of Hagar" shed light on abuse inflicted upon vulnerable individuals throughout history. This narrative reminds us that no one should be subjected to mistreatment due to their circumstances or origins.