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Heckling Collection

"Heckling: A Historical Spectacle Unveiled" Step back in time to witness the art unfold through captivating images and illustrations

Background imageHeckling Collection: A boy cutting flax stalks, 1850

A boy cutting flax stalks, 1850
3478722 A boy cutting flax stalks, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a boy cutting flax stalks into length for heckling during the production of linen)

Background imageHeckling Collection: Heckling hemp, 1866

Heckling hemp, 1866. Heckling is the process of combing hemp or flax to remove impurities prior to spinning. A print from Cyclopaedia of Useful Arts, Mechanical and Chemical, Manufactures, Mining

Background imageHeckling Collection: The Surrender of Amsterdam or The Duke of Brunswick in a Bustle, pub. 1787 (hand coloured engraving)

The Surrender of Amsterdam or The Duke of Brunswick in a Bustle, pub. 1787 (hand coloured engraving)
2966794 The Surrender of Amsterdam or The Duke of Brunswick in a Bustle, pub. 1787 (hand coloured engraving) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageHeckling Collection: Great Unionist demonstration in Belfast, 1890 illustration from Cassells Illustrated History of

Great Unionist demonstration in Belfast, 1890 illustration from Cassells Illustrated History of England (engraving)
STC385363 Great Unionist demonstration in Belfast, 1890 illustration from Cassells Illustrated History of England (engraving) (sepia photo) by Peacock

Background imageHeckling Collection: Ropes and Cordage (engraving)

Ropes and Cordage (engraving)
5221728 Ropes and Cordage (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ropes and Cordage)

Background imageHeckling Collection: Up In The Gods (colour litho)

Up In The Gods (colour litho)
3641842 Up In The Gods (colour litho) by Browne, Tom (1872-1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: Up In The Gods. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Background imageHeckling Collection: Heckling a candidate for parliamentary honours (colour litho)

Heckling a candidate for parliamentary honours (colour litho)
3656289 Heckling a candidate for parliamentary honours (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Heckling a candidate for parliamentary honours)

Background imageHeckling Collection: 'A Foot on the Stage and Asses in the Pit, or A New Year

"A Foot on the Stage and Asses in the Pit, or A New Year
CWA97273 " A Foot on the Stage and Asses in the Pit, or A New Years Piece for Covent Garden Theatre, 1825", pub. by J

Background imageHeckling Collection: View of the Hustings in Covent Garden - The Westminster Election November 1806, pub

View of the Hustings in Covent Garden - The Westminster Election November 1806, pub
3025924 View of the Hustings in Covent Garden - The Westminster Election November 1806, pub. 1806 (hand coloured engraving) by Gillray

Background imageHeckling Collection: Crowd heckling a parliamentary candidate (colour litho)

Crowd heckling a parliamentary candidate (colour litho)
3094534 Crowd heckling a parliamentary candidate (colour litho) by Browne, Tom (1872-1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: Crowd heckling a parliamentary candidate)

Background imageHeckling Collection: Hecklers, c. 1800--50 (oil on canvas)

Hecklers, c. 1800--50 (oil on canvas)
877142 Hecklers, c.1800A--50 (oil on canvas) by English School, (19th century); 10.8x15 cm; Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute, Williamstown, Massachusetts, USA; English, out of copyright

Background imageHeckling Collection: Mr Austen Brooks, a member of the League of Empire Loyalists

Mr Austen Brooks, a member of the League of Empire Loyalists, heckles Conservative Prime Minister Alec Douglas-Home at Ongar. 27th July 1964

Background imageHeckling Collection: Conservative Prime Minister Alec Douglas-Home on his whistle stop tour of East London and Essex

Conservative Prime Minister Alec Douglas-Home on his whistle stop tour of East London and Essex. During a speech he gave at Ongor, Mr Austen Brooks, a member of the League of Empire Loyalists

Background imageHeckling Collection: A crowd listening to Conservative Prime Minister Alec Douglas-Home at Ongar

A crowd listening to Conservative Prime Minister Alec Douglas-Home at Ongar. At this event Mr Austen Brooks, a member of the League of Empire Loyalists, heckled Mr Douglas-Home. 27th July 1964

Background imageHeckling Collection: IRISH POLITICAL MEETING

IRISH POLITICAL MEETING
A political meeting in progress in Ireland during elections, union flags displayed prominently on the wall - the candidate tries to speak in a hostile atmosphere Date: 1893

Background imageHeckling Collection: Boo black cat

Boo black cat
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Background imageHeckling Collection: Pattern of Various Halloween Images

Pattern of Various Halloween Images
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Background imageHeckling Collection: Anti-Suffrage Cartoon

Anti-Suffrage Cartoon
Beauty & Intellect are superior to Brute Force. An anti-suffrage cartoon mocking a suffragette. The speaker is depicted in a style in which suffragettes were often unfairly portrayed as a harridan

Background imageHeckling Collection: Linen industry maschine

Linen industry maschine
Antique illustration of a linen industry machine: rolling flax (coarse short fiber parts) into flax tapes

Background imageHeckling Collection: An Audience at Drury Lane Theatre (pen & ink and w / c on card)

An Audience at Drury Lane Theatre (pen & ink and w / c on card)
XYC234034 An Audience at Drury Lane Theatre (pen & ink and w/c on card) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); 21.3x43.5 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection, USA; English

Background imageHeckling Collection: The Swearing-In of Louis-Philippe (1773-1850) 9th August 1830 (oil on canvas)

The Swearing-In of Louis-Philippe (1773-1850) 9th August 1830 (oil on canvas)
XIR178320 The Swearing-In of Louis-Philippe (1773-1850) 9th August 1830 (oil on canvas) by Auvray, Felix (1800-33); 75x100 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Valenciennes

Background imageHeckling Collection: Churchill / Heckling / 1905

Churchill / Heckling / 1905
WINSTON CHURCHILL Criticising old friends: now a Liberal MP, Churchill heckles his old friends the Conservatives

Background imageHeckling Collection: Flax Heckling

Flax Heckling
Flax heckling - a process in the production of Linen

Background imageHeckling Collection: Election Meet / Rough Time

Election Meet / Rough Time
An election meeting - the audience giving the speaker a rough time


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"Heckling: A Historical Spectacle Unveiled" Step back in time to witness the art unfold through captivating images and illustrations. From the satirical engravings of "Heckling hemp, 1866" to the hand-colored etching depicting "The Surrender of Amsterdam or The Duke of Brunswick in a Bustle, pub. 1787, " these pieces offer glimpses into a world where public discourse took center stage. Delve deeper into history with an illustration from Cassells Illustrated History of England capturing the fervor of a Great Unionist demonstration in Belfast, 1890. In sepia tones, this engraving transports us to a moment when voices clashed and passions ran high. Explore various facets of society's engagement as ropes and cordage take on symbolic meaning in another intriguing engraving. Witness the chaos from above with "Up In The Gods, " a vibrant color lithograph that immerses you in the energy emanating from below. Political satire takes center stage as candidates face their fiercest critics in colorful lithographs like "Heckling a candidate for parliamentary honors. " These artworks capture both the power dynamics at play and society's desire for accountability. Experience historical elections firsthand through depictions such as "View of the Hustings in Covent Garden - The Westminster Election November 1806. " Step into bustling crowds where passionate citizens exercise their right to challenge those seeking power. Immerse yourself further with an oil painting titled "Hecklers, c. 1800-50. " This canvas brings forth vivid scenes where hecklers make their presence known, challenging authority and demanding transparency. Finally, journey across Ireland with an image simply titled "IRISH POLITICAL MEETING. " Feel the intensity radiate from this snapshot as individuals gather to express their grievances and shape political landscapes. Through these diverse visual narratives spanning centuries, we gain insight into how heckling has long been woven into our social fabric.