Exploitation Collection (page 4)

Children working on bobbins in London, Paddy and his companions, from Le Musee des Familles, 1848 (engraving)
CHT157410 Children working on bobbins in London, Paddy and his companions, from Le Musee des Familles, 1848 (engraving) by Trichon (19th century) (after); Bibliotheque de la Faculte de Medecine

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Albania, Olive grove next to Borsh beach. Date: 02/08/2007

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Albania, Olive grove next to Borsh beach. Date: 02/08/2007

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Albania, Olive grove next to Borsh beach. Date: 02/08/2007

Tying carrots in Imperial Valley, near Meloland, California, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Tying carrots in Imperial Valley. Near Meloland, California

Children picking tea at Talawakele, near Nuwara Eliya, c. 1903 (b / w photo)
5944837 Children picking tea at Talawakele, near Nuwara Eliya, c.1903 (b/w photo) by Underwood & Underwood (c.1881-1940); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sri Lanka)

Boys making shoes at Farmingham Industry School, 1891 (wood engraving)
3245366 Boys making shoes at Farmingham Industry School, 1891 (wood engraving) by British School, (19th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark Pictures

Poor boys making shoes at work school (wood engraving)
3245386 Poor boys making shoes at work school (wood engraving) by British School, (19th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark Pictures

Today!, 1894. Creator: Theophile Alexandre Steinlen
Today!, 1894

Spaniards and Peruvians, from the picture in the Vernon Gallery (engraving)
5198954 Spaniards and Peruvians, from the picture in the Vernon Gallery (engraving) by Briggs, Henry Perronet (1792-1844) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Spaniards and Peruvians)

British Museum 2043, Curiosities of Ancient Times (engraving)
5997829 British Museum 2043, Curiosities of Ancient Times (engraving) by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878); Private Collection; (add.info.: British Museum 2043, Curiosities of Ancient Times)

Chimpanzee juggling (b / w photo)
5997788 Chimpanzee juggling (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chimpanzee juggling)

Policeman with bloodhound (photo)
5997776 Policeman with bloodhound (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Policeman with bloodhound)

Polar bear playing with a teddy bear in the zoo (colour litho)
5997775 Polar bear playing with a teddy bear in the zoo (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Polar bear playing with a teddy bear in the zoo)

Army horses learning to go down steep cliffs (b / w photo)
5997790 Army horses learning to go down steep cliffs (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Army horses learning to go down steep cliffs)

Girl with turkey that does not believe in Christmas (colour litho)
5997782 Girl with turkey that does not believe in Christmas (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Girl with turkey that does not believe in Christmas)

Walrus at the zoo (b / w photo)
5997766 Walrus at the zoo (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Walrus at the zoo)

Young female African Pygmy Elephant Oojah with her front feet
3066189 Young female African Pygmy Elephant Oojah with her front feet on the embarkation steps, reaching for her trainer, who is on the top step, with her trunk, London Zoo

Strike in Paris, building site protected by the army, illustration from
REV287773 Strike in Paris, building site protected by the army, illustration from Le Petit Journal Supplement illustre, 23rd October 1898, engraved by Henri Meyer (1844-91) (colour litho) by Michel

Lead Mining at Leadhills, the delivery and sorting of the lead (oil on canvas)
JHB114307 Lead Mining at Leadhills, the delivery and sorting of the lead (oil on canvas) by Allan, David (1744-96); 35.5x55.8 cm; Private Collection; Scottish, out of copyright

Miss Julia Pastrana, The Embalmed Nondescript, Exhibiting at 191 Piccadilly
CWA124800 Miss Julia Pastrana, The Embalmed Nondescript, Exhibiting at 191 Piccadilly, 1862 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); City of Westminster Archive Centre, London

Pawnee Bills Historic Wild West poster, 1904 (colour litho)
PNP247843 Pawnee Bills Historic Wild West poster, 1904 (colour litho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: featuring Geronimo)

Elephant helping plough the rice fields in India (photo)
5997799 Elephant helping plough the rice fields in India (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Elephant helping plough the rice fields in India)

Cowboy breaking in a horse (photo)
5997793 Cowboy breaking in a horse (photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cowboy breaking in a horse)

Cowgirl (photo)
5997792 Cowgirl (photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cowgirl. Illustration for The Clever Animals Picture Book (Ward Lock)

Horse ringing a bell (b / w photo)
5997791 Horse ringing a bell (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Horse ringing a bell)

Donkey helping the postman (photo)
5997781 Donkey helping the postman (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Donkey helping the postman)

Polar bear playing with a tyre in the zoo (colour litho)
5997772 Polar bear playing with a tyre in the zoo (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Polar bear playing with a tyre in the zoo)

Punch cartoon: Specimens from Mr Punchs Industrial Exhibition of 1850 (engraving)
6034635 Punch cartoon: Specimens from Mr Punchs Industrial Exhibition of 1850 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Punch cartoon)

Cartoon, John Bull among the Lilliputians -- a satirical political comment on relationships between Great Britain and other countries, with suggestions of exploitation. Date: 1847

Portrait of John Hanning Speke (1827-64) (engraving) (later colouration)
STC232086 Portrait of John Hanning Speke (1827-64) (engraving) (later colouration) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Naked to their Waist; An iron chain fastened to a belt of leather runs between their
ILN149999 Naked to their Waist; An iron chain fastened to a belt of leather runs between their legs : A girl hurrier in a Halifax coal-pit of the Forties (engraving) by English School

Tapping rubber trees, promotional advertising card for
CHT173785 Tapping rubber trees, promotional advertising card for Veritable Extrait de Viande Liebig, late 19th century (colour litho) by French School

Chinese Immigrants working on the gold fields, 1849 (coloured engraving)
PNP246171 Chinese Immigrants working on the gold fields, 1849 (coloured engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark American Pictures; American, out of copyright

Ancient Kitchen with Dog Wheel (engraving)
654485 Ancient Kitchen with Dog Wheel (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ancient Kitchen with Dog Wheel)

Exploitation des forets par les moyens mecaniques, Scieries (engraving)
3645658 Exploitation des forets par les moyens mecaniques, Scieries (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Exploitation des forets par les moyens mecaniques)

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"Exploring the Depths of Exploitation: From Das Kapital to Industrial Revolution" In Karl Marx's seminal work, Das Kapital, he delves into the intricate web that plagued societies during the Industrial Revolution. England, once a hub for mining and industrialization, became a breeding ground for inequality and injustice. "The Haunted Lady, " an illustration from Punch magazine, hauntingly captures the essence of this era. It depicts a duck decoy in operation - an entrance to deception with a lure dog hard at work. This image serves as a metaphor for how workers were lured into exploitative labor conditions without realizing their true worth. The Roan Antelope Copper Mine in Luanshya, Zambia stands as a stark reminder of exploitation's global reach. Africa too fell victim to this ruthless cycle as its rich resources were ruthlessly extracted by foreign powers. A poignant cartoon titled "More Pigs than Teats" highlights the grotesque reality where greed led to overexploitation. The image reflects how individuals and corporations sought to squeeze every ounce of profit from already strained resources. Even individuals like Ivan Markoff, a Russian cossack giant in the early 20th century, were not immune to exploitation. Their unique talents often exploited for entertainment purposes rather than being celebrated or respected. As summer arrived each year, so did new tales unfold across various industries. The wrecked Bayard in Ocean Harbour on South Georgia Island symbolizes both human and environmental cost associated with whaling practices during that time period. Grytviken Whaling Station further exemplifies this dark chapter in history; its open doors invite visitors but conceal walls stained with bloodshed and suffering caused by relentless hunting practices. Lastly, we cannot overlook the Petrel whale catcher - an ominous vessel used solely for capturing these majestic creatures mercilessly. Its existence is another testament to humanity's insatiable desire for profit at any cost.