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Harrassment Collection

"Harrassment: Unveiling the Dark Shadows of Inappropriate Conduct" In a world where boundaries blur

Background imageHarrassment Collection: Men dancing to samisen music, from the series Shokoku meibutsu (Famous products..., 1890-1895)

Men dancing to samisen music, from the series Shokoku meibutsu (Famous products..., 1890-1895. Creator: Totoya Hokkei)
Men dancing to samisen music, from the series Shokoku meibutsu (Famous products of the provinces), 1890-1895.

Background imageHarrassment Collection: 'Whitefield Preaching in Moorfields' A.D. 1742, by E. Crowe...the Royal Academy, 1865

"Whitefield Preaching in Moorfields" A.D. 1742, by E. Crowe...the Royal Academy, 1865. Creator: W Thomas
"Whitefield Preaching in Moorfields" A.D. 1742, by E. Crowe, in the exhibition of the Royal Academy, 1865. Engraving of a painting

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

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

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

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

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

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

Background imageHarrassment Collection: Harvest Home - drawn by Godwin, 1858. Creator: Unknown

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

Background imageHarrassment Collection: Costumes de Différents Pays, Homme et Femme de la Baviere, c1797

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

Background imageHarrassment Collection: Susanna and the Elders. Creator: Unknown

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

Background imageHarrassment Collection: Allegory on love, 1775. Creator: Jacobus Buys

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

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

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

Background imageHarrassment Collection: The Poultryman, 1827. Creator: Ignace Brice

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

Background imageHarrassment Collection: Gentleman tries to persuade a doubting lady on a sofa, 1869-1923

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

Background imageHarrassment Collection: Landscape with Soldiers, 1836. Creator: John Wilhelm Nahl

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Background imageHarrassment Collection: 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. 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

Background imageHarrassment Collection: Susanna and the Elders, 1653. Creator: Jacob Jordaens

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

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

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

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

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

Background imageHarrassment Collection: 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, 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

Background imageHarrassment Collection: Figures before a Village Inn, 1642. Creator: Cornelis Saftleven

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

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

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

Background imageHarrassment Collection: Joseph and Potiphar's Wife, 1690-1710. Creator: Nicolas Bertin

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Background imageHarrassment Collection: La Partie de cartes, early 19th century. Creator: Nicolas-Toussaint Charlet

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

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

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

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

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

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

Background imageHarrassment Collection: Susanna and the Elders, 1822. Creator: Antonio Viviani

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

Background imageHarrassment Collection: The Young Innkeeper, c.1650. Creator: Cornelis Bega

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

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

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

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

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

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

Background imageHarrassment Collection: Susanna and the Elders, n.d. Creator: Unknown

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

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

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

Background imageHarrassment Collection: Harlequin and Colombine, around 1886. Creator: Edgar Degas

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

Background imageHarrassment Collection: Susanna and the Elders, n.d. Creator: Unknown

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

Background imageHarrassment Collection: Man kissing nurse (colour litho)

Man kissing nurse (colour litho)
3641576 Man kissing nurse (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Man kissing nurse. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Background imageHarrassment Collection: Barrister touching up a pretty maid (colour litho)

Barrister touching up a pretty maid (colour litho)
3641557 Barrister touching up a pretty maid (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Barrister touching up a pretty maid)

Background imageHarrassment Collection: Busy in the office (colour litho)

Busy in the office (colour litho)
3641662 Busy in the office (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Busy in the office. Postcard, early 20th century)

Background imageHarrassment Collection: Young man kissing the maid (b / w photo)

Young man kissing the maid (b / w photo)
1095102 Young man kissing the maid (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Young man kissing the maid. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Background imageHarrassment Collection: I Am Too Busy (colour litho)

I Am Too Busy (colour litho)
2800777 I Am Too Busy (colour litho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: I Am Too Busy. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Background imageHarrassment Collection: Pa gets into hot water (chromolitho)

Pa gets into hot water (chromolitho)
2816121 Pa gets into hot water (chromolitho) by Browne, Tom (1872-1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pa gets into hot water. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Background imageHarrassment Collection: Adam Warner Hooted as a Wizard

Adam Warner Hooted as a Wizard, exhibited at the Royal Academy by H B Roberts. 1872




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"Harrassment: Unveiling the Dark Shadows of Inappropriate Conduct" In a world where boundaries blur, these captivating images serve as reminders of the pervasive issue that is harassment. From a man kissing a nurse to a barrister inappropriately touching up a pretty maid, these color lithographs expose uncomfortable moments that should never be tolerated. Even in bustling office spaces, where productivity reigns supreme, we witness scenes captured in vivid detail. A young man's audacious act of kissing his maid is frozen forever in black and white photography. The message is clear - harassment knows no bounds and can infiltrate any environment. Amidst the chaos of work life, some claim they are too busy to address such matters. But this excuse falls short when confronted with the consequences endured by those who suffer silently at the hands of their harassers. As illustrated through chromolithography, even pa gets into hot water when engaging in inappropriate behavior. No one is exempt from accountability for their actions; not even Adam Warner himself could escape public scrutiny as he was hooted down like an illusionary wizard. The Enraged Musician depicted by Hogarth serves as an allegory for those whose voices have been drowned out amidst the noise of harassment. Their frustration and anger resonate deeply within society's conscience. From illustrations capturing interviews gone awry to James Gillray's satirical portrayal of Cymon and Iphigenia, it becomes evident that harassment has plagued our history for centuries. These visual narratives remind us that we must confront this issue head-on if we are to create a safer future for all. Let us learn from Nicolas Lancret's "The Servant Justified" - let us stand up against injustice and ensure that victims find solace knowing they are justified in seeking justice themselves, and is time to shed light on these dark corners where harassment thrives unchecked. Only then can we hope to eradicate its presence entirely and foster an environment of respect, equality, and safety for all.