Butchered Collection

The Carcass of an Ox, late 1630s (oil on panel)
GLS30302 The Carcass of an Ox, late 1630s (oil on panel) by Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn (1606-69); 73.3x51.7 cm; Art Gallery and Museum, Kelvingrove, Glasgow, Scotland; (add.info.: by Harmensz)

Aquatic Sports by British Bluejackets, Hong Kong (engraving)
1046342 Aquatic Sports by British Bluejackets, Hong Kong (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Aquatic Sports by British Bluejackets, Hong Kong)

Vendee : Heroic Woman
Renee Bordereau, aka l Aangevin, saw her father butchered and lost 40+ relatives fighting the Revolution : usually in male dress, she is captured and imprisoned but survives. Date: circa 1793

Flayed Pig (oil on panel)
XIR420040 Flayed Pig (oil on panel) by Ostade, Adriaen Jansz. van (1610-85); 46.5x39.5 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Caen, France; (add.info.: Le Cochon Ecorche; ); Dutch, out of copyright

Chickens in market, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Encampment of central European gipsies also known as Egyptians. After engraving of 1604 by Jacques Callot. Deer being butchered, birds being plucked

Fish market, Indonesia C015 / 1179
Fish market, Indonesia. Dead sharks on the floor of a fish market in Makassar, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Beef cuts, 1857
Town and country methods of cutting up an ox. The head and hooves ar shown, as well as the carcass. Date: 1857

Sheep heads, meat known as smileys, Langa Township, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

Butchers with pig head for sale in indoor market, Siem Riep, Cambodia

Deer farming, butchering Red Deer (Cervus elaphus) carcass in abattoir, England, january

Manchester Ship Canal - Butchered carcases awaiting distribu
A warehouse alongside the Manchester Ship Canal with rank upon rank of hanging beef caracasses awaiting transportation by train to London

Manchester Ship Canal - Beef Carcasses for London
A chalk scrawl on the wagon door records that 1000 beef carcasses were transported in these wagons from the offload on the Manchester Ship Canal down to final destination of Smithfield Market, London

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"Butchered: A Visual Journey Through the Carnage of Life" Step into a world where art and reality collide, revealing the raw essence of existence. From the haunting strokes of "The Carcass of an Ox" to the chilling engravings depicting "The St. Bartholomews Day Massacre, " this collection unveils humanity's darkest moments. In "Interior with Carcass, " witness the macabre beauty as life intertwines with death, reminding us that even in decay, there is an undeniable allure. The aquatic sports captured by British Bluejackets in Hong Kong transport us to a realm where joy and brutality coexist, leaving us pondering our own capacity for both. Amidst chaos and violence, we encounter heroes like those depicted in "Vendee: Heroic Woman. " Their resilience shines through adversity, inspiring hope amidst despair. In Langa Township, Cape Town, South Africa, sheep heads known as smileys symbolize survival against all odds - a testament to human ingenuity. Through masterful brushstrokes on panels or black-and-white photographs frozen in time, artists capture the fragility of life. The flayed pig reminds us that beneath our civilized veneer lies primal instincts waiting to be unleashed. From bustling markets teeming with chickens in Kuala Lumpur to gypsy encampments reminiscent of another era; these images transcend borders and cultures. They remind us that despite our differences, we are united by our shared experiences - both beautiful and brutal. Yet not all carnage is born out of necessity or nature's course. Poachers' ruthless actions claim innocent lives like that white rhinoceros slain for profit – a stark reminder of humanity's insatiable greed. And finally, amidst it all stands the fish market in Indonesia – chaotic yet vibrant; its colors mirroring life itself. Here we witness sustenance being traded alongside stories whispered between vendors and customers alike.