Defaced Collection

General Sewell, 1865-1880. Creator: Unknown
General Sewell, 1865-1880. Sewell, General (not in uniform), between 1865 and 1880. [Double portrait, one defaced]

William Bradbury Small of New Hampshire, 1865-1880. Creator: Unknown
William Bradbury Small of New Hampshire, 1865-1880. Small, Hon. Wm. Bradbury, Rep. of N.H. between 1865 and 1880. [Politician, lawyer, banker. Double portrait, one half defaced]

Sarcophagus of Akhenaten, c. 1336-34 BC (gilded and painted wood and stone)
6090304 Sarcophagus of Akhenaten, c.1336-34 BC (gilded and painted wood and stone) by Egyptian 18th Dynasty (c.1567-1320 BC); Egyptian National Museum, Cairo

Sarcophagus of Akhenaten, c. 1336-34 BC (gilded and painted wood and stone)
6090302 Sarcophagus of Akhenaten, c.1336-34 BC (gilded and painted wood and stone) by Egyptian 18th Dynasty (c.1567-1320 BC); Egyptian National Museum, Cairo

Sarcophagus of Akhenaten, c. 1336-34 BC (gilded and painted wood and stone)
6090301 Sarcophagus of Akhenaten, c.1336-34 BC (gilded and painted wood and stone) by Egyptian 18th Dynasty (c.1567-1320 BC); Egyptian National Museum, Cairo

Cheapside cross (engraving)
608189 Cheapside cross (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cheapside cross, erected in the 15th century; most of the cross)

Sarcophagus of Akhenaten, c. 1336-34 BC (gilded and painted wood and stone)
6090303 Sarcophagus of Akhenaten, c.1336-34 BC (gilded and painted wood and stone) by Egyptian 18th Dynasty (c.1567-1320 BC); Egyptian National Museum, Cairo

Sarcophagus of Akhenaten, c. 1336-34 BC (gilded and painted wood and stone)
6090306 Sarcophagus of Akhenaten, c.1336-34 BC (gilded and painted wood and stone) by Egyptian 18th Dynasty (c.1567-1320 BC); Egyptian National Museum, Cairo

Fishing and fowling in the marshes, detail from the Tomb Chapel of Menna
XIR177949 Fishing and fowling in the marshes, detail from the Tomb Chapel of Menna, New Kingdom (wall painting) by Egyptian 18th Dynasty (c.1567-1320 BC); Valley of the Nobles, Thebes

Art Gallery poster with white paint added, perhaps as some kind of protest. Date: 1970s

Boats moored at Longridge Water Activities Centre

Defaced reliefs, Passage of Victory, Temple of Horus, Edfu, Egypt, january

Defaced statue of Pharaoh Ramesses II, Karnak Temple Complex, Egypt, january

The Weighing Office at the Bank of England. Machine for Cutt
In June 1842 all light sovereigns were recalled to the Bank of England and weighed. If they were below the standard weight they were defaced and cut using this machine

The Snail and the Statue
THE SNAIL & THE STATUE A statue of the Medicean Venus is defaced by the slime of a snail jealous of the admiration the statue attracted Date: 1761

Philae, Egypt
At Philae, a duplicate of the Rosetta inscription was discovered by Salt in a temple at Philae, although badly defaced and overwritten with other hieroglyphics

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"Unveiling the Defaced: Traces of History and Artistry" In the ancient land of Egypt, nestled in Edfu, stands the majestic Temple of Horus. Here, a timeless battle unfolds as Horus clashes with Seth, two gods locked in eternal conflict. Traveling through time to 1936 Alabama, we encounter a minstrel poster captured by Walker Evans. Its vibrant colors now faded and its once lively figures defaced, it serves as a poignant reminder of an era long gone. General Sewell's portrait from 1865-1880 emerges before us; his visage marred by unknown hands. A testament to the passage of time and the enigmatic nature of history itself. Similarly, William Bradbury Small's image suffers from obscurity as anonymous creators leave their mark upon it. Like whispers lost in time's embrace, these faces bear witness to forgotten stories. The sarcophagus of Akhenaten transports us back to ancient Egypt once more. Crafted with gilded wood and stone, this sacred vessel tells tales untold - yet even it has not escaped defacement over centuries past. Cheapside Cross engraving bears scars inflicted upon its surface; echoes left behind by those who sought to alter or erase its significance. Yet despite their efforts, remnants remain that speak volumes about our shared heritage. Returning to Akhenaten's sarcophagus again and again reveals layers upon layers of paint peeling away like memories fading into oblivion. The marks left behind remind us that even art can be subject to the ravages of time. Finally, within Menna's Tomb Chapel detail lies a scene frozen in eternity - fishing and fowling amidst marshes teeming with life. Yet here too we find traces where white paint has obscured parts once vividly depicted on this canvas-like tomb wall. These defaced artifacts beckon us closer; they invite contemplation on impermanence, the passage of time, and the resilience of human creativity.