Censorship Collection

Iconoclasts throwing miniature manuscripts into the fire. 14th century manuscript
GIA4815146 Iconoclasts throwing miniature manuscripts into the fire. 14th century manuscript. by Unknown Artist, (14th century); Biblioteca Trivulziana, Milan

Frontispiece of "Index librorum expurgatorum", index listing the books banned by the General Inquisition in
AIS5384879 Frontispiece of "Index librorum expurgatorum", index listing the books banned by the General Inquisition in Spain, published by Gaspar de Quiroga (1499-1593)

Redacted note from a frustrated lover (colour litho)
8656413 Redacted note from a frustrated lover (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Redacted note from a frustrated lover)

'Le Diable au corps' written by Raymond Radiguet, 1923 (print)
PCT4272819 'Le Diable au corps' written by Raymond Radiguet, 1923 (print); (add.info.: Book by Raymond Radiguet (1903-1923) who suffered banned or censorship or caused scandal

Illustration of Marcel Noblet dit Nob (1880-1935) for the Cover of Le Cri de Paris
ICA4947458 Illustration of Marcel Noblet dit Nob (1880-1935) for the Cover of Le Cri de Paris, 29/11/14 - Madame anastasie " What will she still cut me

Les Hommes du jour, Satirique en N & B, 1919_3_1: " Drawing by P.Gassier suppresses by Censorship" - Henri
ICA4940218 Les Hommes du jour, Satirique en N & B, 1919_3_1: " Drawing by P.Gassier suppresses by Censorship" - Henri Paul Gassier (1883-1951); (add.info.: Les Hommes du jour)

Juan de VALDES, 1565 (engraving)
CUL4865936 Juan de VALDES, 1565 (engraving) by Unknown Artist, (16th century); (add.info.: VALDES, Juan de (1500-1541). Spanish religious writer

Montesquieu, Charles-Louis de Secondat, Baron de la Brede
CUL4864976 Montesquieu, Charles-Louis de Secondat, Baron de la Brede by Unknown artist, (18th century); (add.info.: Montesquieu, Charles-Louis de Secondat, Baron de la Brede and de (1689-1755)

A woman clothed in the fashion of the English Regence (1811-1820), in a bookstore in Bath (England)
FLO4565801 A woman clothed in the fashion of the English Regence (1811-1820), in a bookstore in Bath (England), asking the bookseller to stick together pages so that her daughter could not read a

The Inquisition, 19th century (engraving)
2102129 The Inquisition, 19th century (engraving); (add.info.: Literature. "The Inquisition". Monster. Tambourine shaped body charlatan)

Caricature of Anatoli Vasilyevich Lounatcharsky, 1927 (print)
PCT4278055 Caricature of Anatoli Vasilyevich Lounatcharsky, 1927 (print); (add.info.: Anatoli Vasilyevich Lounatcharsky (1875-1933), Russian journalist, writer and politician (sovietic)

A book that underwent censorship, a forbidden one: Atala Rene (Atala-Rene), the last Abencerage
PCT4272874 A book that underwent censorship, a forbidden one: Atala Rene (Atala-Rene), the last Abencerage. News by Francois Rene de Chateaubriand (1768-1848).; (add.info)

Cartoon of the politics of the Second Empire (Bonapartiste Regime) directed by Napoleon III
JOC4401099 Cartoon of the politics of the Second Empire (Bonapartiste Regime) directed by Napoleon III (Charles Louis Napoleon Bonaparte, dit Louis-Napoleon Bonaparte, 1808-1873)

History of printing: Andrew Hamilton defends John Peter Zenger who established freedom of the press in the American
NWI4939154 History of printing: Andrew Hamilton defends John Peter Zenger who established freedom of the press in the American colonies in his case, 1734-1735

Men of the Day, Satirical in N & B, 1919_1_18: War of 14 -18, Information censorship
ICA4940184 Men of the Day, Satirical in N & B, 1919_1_18: War of 14 -18, Information censorship; (add.info.: Men of the Day, Satirical in N & B, 1919_1_18: War of 14 -18)

Portrait of Andrew Hamilton, a lawyer defending John Peter Zenger and helping to establish freedom of the press in
NWI4951359 Portrait of Andrew Hamilton, a lawyer defending John Peter Zenger and helping to establish freedom of the press in America

Mail censorship office, Portsmouth, 1944 (watercolour on paper)
7342245 Mail censorship office, Portsmouth, 1944 (watercolour on paper) by Hennell, Thomas Barclay (1903-45); 60.9x83.8 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Illustration by Henri Meyer (1844-1899) in Diogene, 1867-10-12 - Censorship, Press/Media - Dusautoy - Scissors
ICA4896574 Illustration by Henri Meyer (1844-1899) in Diogene, 1867-10-12 - Censorship, Press/Media - Dusautoy - Scissors; (add.info.: Illustration by Henri Meyer (1844-1899) in Diogene

France: portrait of a naked man posing as a model, 1910
LUX4724665 France: portrait of a naked man posing as a model, 1910; (add.info.: France: portrait of a naked man posing as a model, 1910); Photo © Lux-in-Fine.

Emile Zola (1840-1902) French novelist, on trial for defamation of French military authorities for writing letter to
535791 Emile Zola (1840-1902) French novelist, on trial for defamation of French military authorities for writing letter to the press referring to the Esterhazy court martial in his effort to obtain

Liberty Suspended Lord Castlereagh and Lord Eldon stand at the foot of the scaffold on which the liberty of the British
527914 Liberty Suspended Lord Castlereagh and Lord Eldon stand at the foot of the scaffold on which the liberty of the British Press is being suspended

Illustration by Jules Renard Draner (1833-1926) in Le Charivari, 1887-5-23 - Censorship, Press/Media
ICA4947901 Illustration by Jules Renard Draner (1833-1926) in Le Charivari, 1887-5-23 - Censorship, Press/Media; (add.info.: Illustration by Jules Renard Draner (1833-1926) in Le Charivari

PIUS VI, Auctorem fide (engraving)
CUL4865840 PIUS VI, Auctorem fide (engraving) by Unknown artist, (18th century); (add.info.: PIUS VI (1717-1799). Pope number 250 (1775-1799)

La Caricature (1830) politique, number 56, Satirique en N & B, 1831_11_24
ICA4877064 La Caricature (1830) politique, number 56, Satirique en N & B, 1831_11_24: Supplement du journal la caricature - Censorship - Louis-Philippe

Cartoon of the politics of the Second Empire (Bonapartiste Regime) directed by Napoleon III
JOC4401072 Cartoon of the politics of the Second Empire (Bonapartiste Regime) directed by Napoleon III (Charles Louis Napoleon Bonaparte, dit Louis-Napoleon Bonaparte, 1808-1873)

Caricature on censorship in France. 1873 (drawing)
5669637 Caricature on censorship in France. 1873 (drawing); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Allegory of censorship: a man holding a huge pair of scissors. Postcard from the beginning of the 20th century
JAB5036922 Allegory of censorship: a man holding a huge pair of scissors. Postcard from the beginning of the 20th century; (add.info.: Allegory of censorship: a man holding a huge pair of scissors)

La Caricature (1830) politique, Satirique en Couleurs, 1832_12_27: At the Source of Sweet - Censorship
ICA4931073 La Caricature (1830) politique, Satirique en Couleurs, 1832_12_27: At the Source of Sweet - Censorship, Still lifes - Louis-Philippe

The journalist Jean Paul Marat (1743-1793) hides in a cellar clandestinely written L'ami du peuple"
ELD4956309 The journalist Jean Paul Marat (1743-1793) hides in a cellar clandestinely written L'ami du peuple" (French journalist Jean-Paul Marat writes secretly his newspaper)

The censure (colour litho)
8656538 The censure (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: La Censure. The censure. Couple embracing behind a fig leaf)

A book that has been censored, banned or provoked scandal: La Fille Elisa (1877) by Edmond de Goncourt
PCT4272928 A book that has been censored, banned or provoked scandal: La Fille Elisa (1877) by Edmond de Goncourt, Edition Charpentier 1879

Cartoon of the politics of the Second Empire (Bonapartiste Regime) directed by Napoleon III
JOC4401083 Cartoon of the politics of the Second Empire (Bonapartiste Regime) directed by Napoleon III (Charles Louis Napoleon Bonaparte, dit Louis-Napoleon Bonaparte, 1808-1873)

Emile Zola (1840-1902) French novelist, on trial for defamation of French military authorities for writing a letter to
535790 Emile Zola (1840-1902) French novelist, on trial for defamation of French military authorities for writing a letter to the press referring to the Esterhazy court martial in his effort to

La Caricature, number 56 : Louis-Philippe in pear, 1831 (engraving)
ICA4877225 La Caricature, number 56 : Louis-Philippe in pear, 1831 (engraving); (add.info.: La Caricature (1830) politique, number 56, Satirique en N & B

Lenin addresses the units that go to the front to fight the white Poles, Sverdlov Square, Moscow, May 5
5304556 Lenin addresses the units that go to the front to fight the white Poles, Sverdlov Square, Moscow, May 5, 1920 (b/w photo); (add.info.: Vladimir Lenin addressing Red Army soldiers in Moscow)

Martin Luther (1483-1546) a Wittenberg burns the bubble of excommunication made by Pope Leon X
ELD4918880 Martin Luther (1483-1546) a Wittenberg burns the bubble of excommunication made by Pope Leon X, 16/12/1520 - (Martin Luther publicly burns papal bull of excommunication)

Cartoon of the politics of the Second Empire (Bonapartiste Regime) directed by Napoleon III
JOC4401025 Cartoon of the politics of the Second Empire (Bonapartiste Regime) directed by Napoleon III (Charles Louis Napoleon Bonaparte, dit Louis-Napoleon Bonaparte, 1808-1873)

History of printing: British colonial government burning John Peter Zenger's newspapers (1697-1746) at Wall Street
NWI4939074 History of printing: British colonial government burning John Peter Zenger's newspapers (1697-1746) at Wall Street, New York, 1734

War of 1812: British Army troops burning the Library of Congress, a national library for the United States in
NWI4837414 War of 1812: British Army troops burning the Library of Congress, a national library for the United States in Washington in 1814

Charles-Jean-Francois Henault d'Armorezan,called President Henault (1685-1770)
ELD4901856 Charles-Jean-Francois Henault d'Armorezan,called President Henault (1685-1770) rescuing from the manuscript of La henriade from burning, under the gaze of Francois-Marie Arouet called

Book autodafe and persecutions of Confucian letters opposing the legism of the Qin dynasty under the rule of Emperor
ELD4881760 Book autodafe and persecutions of Confucian letters opposing the legism of the Qin dynasty under the rule of Emperor Qin Shi Huang, 213-210 BC

Censorship: "The forbidden books are stripped and pulped". 19th century (engraving)
ELD4890033 Censorship: "The forbidden books are stripped and pulped". 19th century (engraving); Private Collection; Photo © The Holbarn Archive.

Bobby Kostadinov

Genevieve Chapin & Sue Court, c1918. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Genevieve Chapin & Sue Court, c1918
Genevieve Chapin & Sue Court, c1918. Two women in an office. The seated woman holds a letter dated 6 September 1918, written on Executive Postal Censorship Committee headed notepaper

Censorship Board, between 1910 and 1920. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Censorship Board, between 1910 and 1920
Censorship Board, between 1910 and 1920

Censored, [193-]. Creator: Unknown
Censored, [193-]. W.P.A. Federal Theatre Projects Presents - Censored - By Conrad Seiler - Community Players Theatre - 525 E. Mississippi - Week of...'

A Lock'd Jaw for John Bull, published November 23, 1795. Creator: Unknown
A Lock'd Jaw for John Bull, published November 23, 1795. British prime minister William Pitt: Don't be alarmed Johnny

Muzzling the Press, from Puck, published May, 1889. Creator: Charles Jay Taylor
Muzzling the Press, from Puck, published May, 1889

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"Censorship: A Historical Battle for Control and Expression" In the 14th century, iconoclasts defiantly threw miniature manuscripts into the fiery abyss, symbolizing their resistance against censorship. The power to control information was not a new concept, as evidenced by G. A. Redford's appointment as the new censor and Examiner of Plays. His role was to determine what could be seen on stage, stifling artistic freedom. Norman Morrow's illustration depicted Aino Ackte as Salome with an empty platter, highlighting the suppression of forbidden opera performances. Ackte, a Finnish soprano cast in this controversial role, faced scrutiny from those who sought to silence her voice. The burning of heretic books further exemplified censorship's grip on society throughout history. As these texts turned to ashes, ideas deemed dangerous or subversive were erased from public consciousness. During World War I, a cartoon titled "The Censor at Work" revealed how even wartime propaganda fell under strict scrutiny. H. M Bateman's "Le Mot Juste" captured the absurdity during this period. In 1920 Moscow, Lenin addressed Red Army soldiers being sent to fight on the Western Front during The Russian Civil War—a reminder that even political leaders utilized censorship as a tool for control. R. A. O. C men learning tank recovery techniques in Midlands training centers showcased how military operations also required secrecy and restricted access to certain knowledge. Socinianism and Polish Brethren faced persecution when inhabitants of Krakow burned Faustus Socinus' works in a public square—an autodafe forcing him to witness his own suppression firsthand. Henri Beraud's article in "Gringoire, " titled "L'Ecole des Fascistes, " shed light on France's Decree Law Marchendeau—another example of government-imposed restrictions on expression leading up to World War II. "The Censorious Fool, " depicted in a 17th-century artwork, demonstrated the long-standing battle against censorship.