Hanged Collection (page 4)

King Lear and Cordelia, 1776 (etching and aquatint with India ink)
XYC290770 King Lear and Cordelia, 1776 (etching and aquatint with India ink) by Barry, James (1741-1806); 55.6x54.9 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

The gibbet of Montfaucon (engraving) (b / w photo)
CHT280100 The gibbet of Montfaucon (engraving) (b/w photo) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Battle of Michoacan between the Spanish and the Aztecs, illustration from a facsimile of a Mexican Indian picture
CHT163947 Battle of Michoacan between the Spanish and the Aztecs, illustration from a facsimile of a Mexican Indian picture history Lienzo de Tlaxcala of c.1550

The gibbet of Montfaucon (engraving) (b / w photo)
XIR279799 The gibbet of Montfaucon (engraving) (b/w photo) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Sheet 14 of figures for Chinese shadow puppets, 1859. Creator: Juan Llorens
Sheet 14 of figures for Chinese shadow puppets, 1859

Huddy led from prison to be hanged (engraving)
654810 Huddy led from prison to be hanged (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Huddy led from prison to be hanged)

Major John Andre, late Adjutant General of the British army in North America
3267431 Major John Andre, late Adjutant General of the British army in North America, engraved by Thomas Cook (1744-1818) c.1785 (engraving) by Dodd

M Leques, Voyageur Dans La Nouvelle-Caledonie (engraving)
2789290 M Leques, Voyageur Dans La Nouvelle-Caledonie (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: M Leques, Voyageur Dans La Nouvelle-Caledonie)

Portrait of James Graham (1612-50) 1st Marquis of Montrose, c. 1640 (oil on canvas)
WEL238481 Portrait of James Graham (1612-50) 1st Marquis of Montrose, c.1640 (oil on canvas) by English School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Am i not Burgomaster? How can ye be Hanged?
LLM461423 Am i not Burgomaster? How can ye be Hanged? by Browne, Gordon Frederick (1858-1932); Private Collection; (add.info.: Am i not Burgomaster? How can ye be Hanged)

Ms EAB 664 fol. 15 Jesus before Pilate, Judas returning the thirty pieces of silver
XIR252744 Ms EAB 664 fol.15 Jesus before Pilate, Judas returning the thirty pieces of silver, Hanging of Judas, from the Codex Purpureus (vellum) (b/w photo) by Byzantine School

The Miracle of the Gallows, c. 1435-60 (tempera on canvas)
TW427059 The Miracle of the Gallows, c.1435-60 (tempera on canvas) by Bouts, Dieric the Elder (c.1415-75) (attr. to); 89.2x54.8 cm; Laing Art Gallery, Newcastle-upon-Tyne

The Hanged Monk, c. 1810 (oil on panel)
2970400 The Hanged Monk, c.1810 (oil on panel) by Goya y Lucientes, Francisco Jose de (1746-1828); 31x39.2 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL, USA; Robert A

Cooling the Brain or the Little Major shaving the Shaver, pub
2962478 Cooling the Brain or the Little Major shaving the Shaver, pub. 1789 (hand coloured engraving) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Private Collection; (add.info)

Suicide of a mechanic who received threats after he refused to go on strike (colour litho)
2779660 Suicide of a mechanic who received threats after he refused to go on strike (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

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"Hanged: A Tapestry of Stories and Symbols" In the realm of history, the name Robert Emmet echoes through time as a symbol of Irish rebellion. Like Tarot Card 12 - Le Pendu (The Hanged Man), he defied convention and challenged authority, his fate forever intertwined with the gallows. Oliver Plunkett, a martyr for Catholicism in Ireland, faced a similar destiny. His unwavering faith led him to embrace his own hanging rather than renounce his beliefs. John Ball, an agitator during the Peasants' Revolt in England, dared to challenge social inequality. His voice resonated among those who sought justice but ultimately met their end on the gallows. From distant shores came images of stockfish or cod hanging to dry in Porto de Camara de Lobos, Madeira. This Portuguese production method preserved sustenance while painting a picturesque scene against the backdrop of Camara de Lobos. Dried seaweed from Puerto Montt in Chile told tales of resourcefulness and survival amidst harsh conditions. Its presence served as a reminder that even nature's offerings could be transformed into valuable commodities. James Graham Montrose's story unfolded like colorful wool woven together by skilled hands in Chile. The vibrant threads mirrored his life filled with political intrigue and shifting allegiances before meeting his tragic demise at the hands of executioners. "The Hanged Farmer" stood as an enigmatic figure from Mexico's past—an embodiment of sacrifice for one's land and people—a testament to resilience etched into collective memory. A poignant cartoon emerged from World War I depicting soldiers hanging up their weapons—now finding peace after enduring unimaginable horrors on battlefields stained with bloodshed. Ruth Ellis' death notice marked not only her tragic end but also highlighted societal attitudes towards women entangled within complex narratives—her story sparking debates around justice and mercy.