Harassment Collection

Viking longship carrying warriors

The Sleeping Congregation, William Hogarth
Vintage engraving of The Sleeping Congregation, William Hogarth. Interior of a church where the congregation sleeps as the clergyman reads from the gospel

Foxhounds invading a Victorian house
A member of the local fox hunt has followed the foxhounds into a smart house - thankfully, without his horse - where the behaviour of the hounds is causing considerable uproar

Harassment and persecution of Christians in the Roman Empire during the 4th century.. Mid-19th century (engraving)
865381 Harassment and persecution of Christians in the Roman Empire during the 4th century.. Mid-19th century (engraving); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Camp of Moblots, 1870 (engraving)
1575739 Camp of Moblots, 1870 (engraving); (add.info.: Engraving depicts the camp of Moblots in Paris. In the engraving a woman is being harassed by an intoxicated soldier)

Susanna and the Elders, 1614. Creator: Peter Paul Rubens
Susanna and the Elders, 1614

Susanna and the Elders, early-mid 18th century. Creator: Georg Engelhard Schroder
Susanna and the Elders, early-mid 18th century

Susanna and the Elders, between c1525 and c1625. Creator: Rene Boyvin
Susanna and the Elders, between c1525 and c1625

Harvest Home - drawn by Godwin, 1858. Creator: Unknown
Harvest Home - drawn by Godwin, 1858. English farm workers celebrating the gathering in of the crops. From "Illustrated London News", 1858

Costumes de Différents Pays, Homme et Femme de la Baviere, c1797. Creators: Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur
Costumes de Differents Pays, Homme et Femme de la Baviere, c1797

Susanna and the Elders. Creator: Unknown
Susanna and the Elders, Unknown date

The amorous winegrower, 1829-1898. Creator: Jan Hendrik Neuman
The amorous winegrower, 1829-1898

Allegory on love, 1775. Creator: Jacobus Buys
Allegory on love, 1775. Design for a painting

The Torn Bouquet, c. 1795. Creator: Antoine Jean Duclos
The Torn Bouquet, c. 1795

After Milking Time, c1650. Creator: Hendrick van der Burch
After Milking Time, c1650

The Poultryman, 1827. Creator: Ignace Brice
The Poultryman, 1827

Gentleman tries to persuade a doubting lady on a sofa, 1869-1923. Creator: Theophile Alexandre Steinlen
Gentleman tries to persuade a doubting lady on a sofa, 1869-1923. Design for a print

Landscape with Soldiers, 1836. Creator: John Wilhelm Nahl
Landscape with Soldiers, 1836

Susanna and the Elders, 1620-1630. Creator: Hendrik de Clerck
Susanna and the Elders, 1620-1630

Suzanna and the elders, 1620-1629. Creator: Gerard ter Borch I
Suzanna and the elders, 1620-1629

Suzanna and the elders, 1617-1619. Creator: Gerard ter Borch I
Suzanna and the elders, 1617-1619

Satire on Celibacy, c.1600-c.1649. Creator: Anon
Satire on Celibacy, c.1600-c.1649

Man and Woman at a Spinning Wheel, c.1560-c.1570. Creator: Pieter Pietersz. the elder
Man and Woman at a Spinning Wheel, c.1560-c.1570. Other Title(s): A woman at the spinning wheel and a man with a mug seated in an interior

Susanna and the Elders, 1653. Creator: Jacob Jordaens
Susanna and the Elders, 1653

Susanna and the Elders, 1820. Creator: Pieter Van Hanselaere
Susanna and the Elders, 1820

Joseph and Potiphar's Wife, c.1575. Creator: Anon
Joseph and Potiphar's Wife, c.1575

An uneasy couple; The old farmer caresses the cook's maid, 1625-1688. Creator: Jan Miense Molenaer
An uneasy couple; The old farmer caresses the cook's maid who is polishing silverware in the manor's kitchen, 1625-1668

Figures before a Village Inn, 1642. Creator: Cornelis Saftleven
Figures before a Village Inn, 1642. Other Title(s): A company of country folk

Susanna and the Elders, 1690-1710. Creator: Nicolas Bertin
Susanna and the Elders, 1690-1710

Joseph and Potiphar's Wife, 1690-1710. Creator: Nicolas Bertin
Joseph and Potiphar's Wife, 1690-1710. Biblical scene

Satyrs Spying on Nymphs, after 1627. Creator: Cornelis van Poelenburgh
Satyrs Spying on Nymphs, after 1627

Ah! Fouchtrra!... Ma femme... 19th century. Creator: Honore Daumier
Ah! Fouchtrra!... Ma femme... 19th century

Illustration to Roderick Random, by Tobias Smollett, c. 1760. Creator: Francis Hayman
Illustration to Roderick Random, by Tobias Smollett, c. 1760

La Partie de cartes, early 19th century. Creator: Nicolas-Toussaint Charlet
La Partie de cartes, early 19th century. Card party

Joseph and Potiphar's Wife, 1793. Creator: Joseph Adrianus Clarot
Joseph and Potiphar's Wife, 1793

Picture (Susannah and the Elders), England, Queen Anne period, c. 1700/10. Creator: Unknown
Picture (Susannah and the Elders), England, Queen Anne period, c. 1700/10. Detail from a larger artwork

Joseph and Patiphar's Wife, n.d. Creator: Benjamin West
Joseph and Patiphar's Wife, n.d

Susanna and the Elders, 1822. Creator: Antonio Viviani
Susanna and the Elders, 1822

The Young Innkeeper, c.1650. Creator: Cornelis Bega
The Young Innkeeper, c.1650

A Young Man Caressing the Young Hostess, c.1650. Creator: Cornelis Bega
A Young Man Caressing the Young Hostess, c.1650

A Man Caressing the Young Hostess, 1660/64. Creator: Cornelis Bega
A Man Caressing the Young Hostess, 1660/64

Picture (Susannah and the Elders), England, Queen Anne period, c. 1700/10. Creator: Unknown
Picture (Susannah and the Elders), England, Queen Anne period, c. 1700/10. Detail from a larger artwork

Susanna and the Elders, n.d. Creator: Unknown
Susanna and the Elders, n.d

Susanna and the Elders, n.d. Creator: Cornelis de Visscher
Susanna and the Elders, n.d

Harlequin and Colombine, around 1886. Creator: Edgar Degas
Harlequin and Colombine, around 1886

Harlequin and Colombine, around 1886. Creator: Edgar Degas
Harlequin and Colombine, around 1886

Pinback button featuring "I Believe Anita Hill", 1991. Creator: Unknown
A round pink pin-back button with black lettering that reads: [I Believe / Anita Hill]. African-American lawyer and academic Anita Hill became a national figure in 1991 when she accused U.S

French satirical cartoon - Les Poires
Vintage engraving of a French satirical cartoon, Les Poires. An old man pinches the bottom of the maid as she talks to his wife. 19th Century, C Leandre

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"Harassment: A Historical Perspective Unveiled Through Art and Imagery" Viking longship carrying warriors: In ancient times, harassment took on many forms, even in the fierce battles waged by Viking warriors aboard their longships. The Sleeping Congregation, William Hogarth: they are be subtle yet powerful, as depicted in Hogarth's painting where individuals are subjected to unwelcome disturbances while trying to find solace in prayer. Foxhounds invading a Victorian house: Even the sanctity of one's home was not immune to harassment during the Victorian era when mischievous foxhounds would invade houses causing chaos and distress. SAINT SEBASTIAN: Throughout history, individuals like Saint Sebastian have faced persecution and torment for their beliefs or identity - a stark reminder of the enduring nature of harassment. French satirical cartoon - Les Poires: Satire has often been used as a tool to shed light on societal issues such as harassment, with cartoons like "Les Poires" mocking those who exploit power imbalances for personal gain. Victorian satirical cartoon on greed: Greed can fuel various forms of harassment; this Victorian satire highlights how unchecked desire can lead to exploitation and mistreatment of others. Next Generation of Computing: With technological advancements come new challenges; cyberbullying and online they have become prevalent issues that demand our attention in this digital age. Gossip Birds: Like chirping birds spreading rumors through whispers carried by wind, gossip fuels an environment ripe for emotional harm and social exclusion – another form of insidious harassment. The Journalist 1837 and 1897. jpg : Journalism itself has not been exempt from instances of abuse or intimidation over time; these historical images remind us that even those seeking truth may face undue scrutiny or hostility. I know what you want but you ain't going to get it (colour litho).