Patronising Collection

'"Urith: A Tale of Dartmoor", By S. Baring Gould, M. A.; " Thou art too free with your kisses, too lavish in thy love, to please me", 1890. From "The Graphic

'Dr. Syntax in Ceylon, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Dr. Syntax in Ceylon, 1890. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 41. January to June, 1890

'Ugly, but Honest" a photographic study from Life in Rajputana, Northern India, 1891. Creator: Unknown
'Ugly, but Honest" a photographic study from Life in Rajputana, Northern India, 1891. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 44. July to December, 1891

We Will Civilize those Fellows... with Time, 1836–37. Creator: Auguste Raffet
We Will Civilize those Fellows... with Time, 1836-37

Nos comptes sont faciles a établir.. 1844. Creator: Honore Daumier
Nos comptes sont faciles a etablir.. 1844. Nos comptes sont faciles a etablir...vous m'avez confie mille exemplaires de votre recueil poetique intitule "soupirs de mon ame..." vingt

Lent, February 1894. Creator: Theophile Alexandre Steinlen
Lent, February 1894

Cartoon, The Bishop of London and The Ballet, showing Frederick Temple, Bishop of London, and the ballerina Martha Wooldridge, who had recently been performing at the Alhambra

Trying to sell British soldiers swagger sticks
Very good, very nice sticks -- two Egyptian street traders try to sell British soldiers sticks or riding crops, while an elderly Jewish trader holds up a flag of the Allies

Scots soldier pursued by shoeshine boys
Shine, sir -- half piastre. A Scottish soldier with outsized boots polished like mirrors, being pursued by four Egyptian shoeshine boys! Date: 1916

Joness Romance, the Story of a Little Trip to the Continent (colour litho)
1048313 Joness Romance, the Story of a Little Trip to the Continent (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Joness Romance)

The Coming Race. The surgeon of the future. George du Maurier cartoon from Punch London
538775 The Coming Race. The surgeon of the future. George du Maurier cartoon from Punch London 14 September 1872 showing the patronising attitude women in the medical profession could expect

A Noble Family Distributing Alms in a Park, 1793 (oil on panel)
3930821 A Noble Family Distributing Alms in a Park, 1793 (oil on panel) by Bree, Mathieu Ignace van (1773-1839); 56x84 cm; National Museum, Stockholm, Sweden; Belgian, out of copyright

We renounce cannibalism as we have Kemmerich meat extract (chromolitho)
2817052 We renounce cannibalism as we have Kemmerich meat extract (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Progress of civilisation in Japan, 1875. Several Japanese people wearing Western dress, while others are dressed in traditional costume

The Coming Race, 1872. Artist: George du Maurier
The Coming Race, 1872. Cartoon showing the patronising attitude women in the medical profession could expect from male colleagues. From Punch, London, 14 September 1872

WW1 - WaCS (Air Force Auxiliaries) - No. 2 RFC Cadet Wing
WW1 - A slightly patronisingly-captioned set of images of WaCS (Air Force Auxiliaries) of No.2 Royal Flying Corp (RFC) Cadet Wing. Date: 1917

Cartoon, Be Prepared! WW1
Cartoon, Be Prepared! Showing a member of the Womens Emergency Corps in a shop, asking the assistant for a gross of safety pins in the early days of the First World War. Date: September 1914

Tattooed Gentleman
After patronising an Indian tattoo artist, this British soldier is highly decorated Date: circa 1900

Caricature of Edward, Prince of Wales and Squire Bancroft
Caricature of Edward, Prince of Wales (later Edward VII) and Sir Squire Bancroft (1841-1926), English actor-manager. Bancroft speaks condescendingly to the Prince

The Coming Race. The surgeon of the future. George du Maurier cartoon from Punch London 14 September 1872 showing the patronising attitude women in the medical profession could expect from male

Peepshow at Brighton
Patronising the penny peepshows on Brighton Pier : the middle one is that traditional favourite, What the Butler saw without which no pier is complete

Office Dispute
Trouble at the office? Is the Manager (in the checked jacket and pencil behind the ear) patronising a male colleague and invading his personal space by touching his shoulder?

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"Unveiling the Layers of Patronising: From RACIST PEARs Advert to WW1 WaCS, Exploring Historical Depictions" This captivating journey delves into the depths imagery throughout history. Starting with a thought-provoking RACIST PEARs advert, we are transported back to World War I, where the Air Force Auxiliaries and No. 2 RFC Cadet Wing faced their own battles while combating stereotypes. As we move forward, a vivid cartoon titled "Be Prepared. WW1" reminds us of how propaganda perpetuated patronising narratives during times of conflict. The plantation owner's visit to his slaves in a lithograph highlights the power dynamics and dehumanization prevalent during that era. Intriguingly, "John Bull Makes a Discovery, " another lithograph, uncovers uncomfortable truths about societal prejudices. Meanwhile, "The New Shoes, " depicted through vibrant colour lithography, hints at racial disparities within fashion and status quo. Exploring further artistic expressions reveals portraits like "Portrait of Zamor, " an oil on canvas masterpiece capturing both elegance and servitude simultaneously. In contrast, "Portrait of Mademoiselle Desgots of Saint-Domingue with her slave Laurent" showcases complexities within relationships shaped by power imbalances. Diving deeper into history takes us back to 1697 with "Young Negro with a Bow. " This remarkable oil on canvas painting challenges our perceptions by portraying dignity amidst adversity. Finally, we encounter moments filled with celebration in works such as "The Valentine" and "Grand Celebration. " However joyous these scenes may seem at first glance; they remind us that even festivities can be tainted by underlying biases. Through this exploration of various artworks spanning different periods and mediums – from advertisements to paintings – we uncover layers upon layers undertones embedded in society's fabric.