Oppressive Collection

Ivan Stepanovich Mazeppa
IVAN STEPANOVICH MAZEPPA Ukrainian Cossack hetman : depicted revenging himself on the oppressive Count Palatin

Why not go the limit? For the benefit of those ladies who ask the right to smoke in
1078685 Why not go the limit? For the benefit of those ladies who ask the right to smoke in public, 1908 (colour litho) by Dart

The Oppression of the Israelites in Egypt, Before Christ 1588 Years, Exodus I (engraving)
8658651 The Oppression of the Israelites in Egypt, Before Christ 1588 Years, Exodus I (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Arabs planning a Revolt (litho)
8661172 Arabs planning a Revolt (litho) by Burton, H. M. (20th Century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Arabs planning a Revolt)

Arabs planning a Revolt (litho)
8661359 Arabs planning a Revolt (litho) by Burton, H. M. (20th Century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Arabs planning a Revolt)

Lamenting the suffering of the Paris Commune, 1871
3478656 Lamenting the suffering of the Paris Commune, 1871; (add.info.: Illustration lamenting the suffering of the Paris Commune; the municipal government organized on communalistic principles that)

There was a Young Lady in White, who looked out at the depths of the Night (coloured engraving)
8634355 There was a Young Lady in White, who looked out at the depths of the Night (coloured engraving) by Lear, Edward (1812-88) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Leaving home for the Carlisle Indian School (chromolitho), 1911 (chromolitho)
3672228 Leaving home for the Carlisle Indian School (chromolitho), 1911 (chromolitho) by Burbank, Elbridge Ayer (1858-1949); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois

The Middle Five, 1900 (print)
3671003 The Middle Five, 1900 (print) by Dietz, Angel De Cora (1871-1919); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois, USA; (add.info.: The middle five)

A Peaceful Art, 1888 (oil on canvas)
CH441598 A Peaceful Art, 1888 (oil on canvas) by Lorimer, John Henry (1856-1936); 127x102 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Scottish, out of copyright

Napoleon (1769-1821) and his Troops in the Desert during the Egyptian Campaign
CHT174164 Napoleon (1769-1821) and his Troops in the Desert during the Egyptian Campaign, illustration from Bonaparte by G

The Drawbridge, 1761 (etching)
1068738 The Drawbridge, 1761 (etching) by Piranesi, Giovanni Battista (1720-78); 54.6x40.6 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas, USA; (add.info.: Plate seven from the Carceri series. ); gift of Mrs

The Round Tower, c. 1761 (etching)
1068737 The Round Tower, c.1761 (etching) by Piranesi, Giovanni Battista (1720-78); 54x41.3 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas

Feed hopes
Carlo Ferrara

A Scene from Tristram Shandy (?Uncle Toby and the Widow Wadman?), 1829?30, (c1915). Artist: Charles Robert Leslie
A Scene from Tristram Shandy (?Uncle Toby and the Widow Wadman?), 1829-30, (c1915). Held by the Tate, London. From Famous Pictures of the World, c1900

The protector, 1983. Artist: Henri Meyer
The protector, 1983. A French caricature of England and Egypt. A print from the Le Petit Journal, 11th February 1893

He does not sleep anymore !, front cover illustration from Le Petit Journal
XIR486927 He does not sleep anymore !, front cover illustration from Le Petit Journal, supplement illustre, 25th October 1914 (colour litho) by French School

Plate from the Carceri d invenzione series, 1761 (etching)
XJF486493 Plate from the Carceri d invenzione series, 1761 (etching) by Piranesi, Giovanni Battista (1720-78); Private Collection; Italian, out of copyright

Title page to the Carceri d invenzione series, 1761 (etching)
XJF486491 Title page to the Carceri d invenzione series, 1761 (etching) by Piranesi, Giovanni Battista (1720-78); Private Collection; Italian, out of copyright

Storm, Enquihen, Pas-de-Calais, 1876 (oil on canvas)
XIR386492 Storm, Enquihen, Pas-de-Calais, 1876 (oil on canvas) by Cazin, Jean-Charles (1841-1901); 89.5x166.5 cm; Musee d Orsay, Paris, France; (add.info.: L orage; ); French, out of copyright

A sad tale of a family torn apart - Siberia, Russia
A sad tale of a family torn apart by the oppressive actions of the Tsarist military, Siberia, Russia. In this second card

Deck of a Mail Steamer in the Red Sea, 1872
Engraving showing the forecastle of a mail steamer at night, in the Red Sea, 1872. The oppressive heat of the area has driven some of the crew and passengers to sleep on the front deck of the ship

Hungarian Sympathiser
A sympathiser from Hungary, which like the Communards perceived itself to be suffering from the dominion of an oppressive government

Commune Damage 18
The Ministere des Finances is one of the government buildings targeted by the Communards for its associations with the oppressive regime

Rossini / Tell / Liebig 1
Act One : Tell, in his village, reflects on the oppressive Austrian domination of his country

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"Oppressive: A Journey through Art and History" Step into the world of Ivan Stepanovich Mazeppa, where oppression takes on various forms. From the confines of a smoking room to leaving home for an Indian school, these hints unravel tales of struggle and resilience. In 1911, "Leaving home for the Carlisle Indian School" captures the bittersweet emotions that accompany forced separation. The chromolitho print portrays young souls torn between cultural identity and education. "The Middle Five, 1900" depicts a group bound by oppressive circumstances but united in their determination to rise above it. This powerful print reminds us that even amidst adversity, hope can flourish. Travel back to 1761 with "Plate from the Carceri d'invenzione series. " Etched onto paper are haunting images of confinement within towering walls—a visual representation systems that restrict freedom. "A Peaceful Art, 1888" offers solace amid turmoil. Through delicate brushstrokes on canvas, this artwork transports viewers to a serene realm where they can momentarily escape life's oppressions. "Napoleon (1769-1821) and his Troops in the Desert during the Egyptian Campaign" showcases military might against nature's harshness. It serves as a reminder that even those who wield power may face their own oppressive battles. "The Drawbridge, " etched in 1761, symbolizes barriers erected by society—both physical and metaphorical—that hinder progress towards liberation. Yet it also ignites aspirations for change beyond these restraints. As we gaze upon "The Round Tower, " c. 1761 etching reveals how structures designed for protection can become instruments of oppression when misused or abused—an allegory echoing throughout history. In uncertain times, art becomes our refuge—a means to feed hopes for a better future. Each stroke tells stories untold; each color evokes emotions suppressed under oppressive forces longing to be set free. "A Scene from Tristram Shandy (.