Secularism Collection

Baumeister / Builder (colour litho)
8666157 Baumeister / Builder (colour litho) by Christophe (Colomb, Georges) (1856-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Baumeister)

La Séparation des Églises et de l'État (Separation of the Churches and the State), 1905. Creator: Anonymous
La Separation des Eglises et de l'Etat (Separation of the Churches and the State), 1905. Private Collection

The fall of an angel. Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho)
2786394 The fall of an angel. Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho) by Gousse, Henri (1872-1914); Private Collection; (add.info.: The fall of an angel)

Police forcing their way into a church in Paris during riots in protest at the inventories of French churches ordered
6014102 Police forcing their way into a church in Paris during riots in protest at the inventories of French churches ordered by the French government as part of its policy of the separation of

The Expulsion of priests from their presbyteries in Finistere, Brittany, illustration from Le Pelerin magazine
CHT365021 The Expulsion of priests from their presbyteries in Finistere, Brittany, illustration from Le Pelerin magazine, 27th October, 1907 (colour litho) by Damblans

Closure of Catholic schools, France, 1902 (colour litho)
7172846 Closure of Catholic schools, France, 1902 (colour litho) by Feller, Frank (1848-1908) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Closure of Catholic schools, France, 1902)

Caricature of Jean Jaures and Edouard Vaillant at the congress of the Second Socialist
CHT383145 Caricature of Jean Jaures and Edouard Vaillant at the congress of the Second Socialist International held in Basel, 1912 (colour litho) by Sirat

A secular paradise. Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho)
2786393 A secular paradise. Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho) by Faivre, Jules Abel (1867-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: A secular paradise)

Separation of church and state. Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho)
2786098 Separation of church and state. Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho) by Leandre, Charles (1862-1934); Private Collection; (add.info.: Separation of church and state)

Front cover of The Crisis, edited by Robert Owen (1771-1858
CHT287060 Front cover of The Crisis, edited by Robert Owen (1771-1858) and Robert Dale Owen (1801-77) London, 1832 (engraving) (b/w photo) by English School, (19th century); Bibliotheque Nationale

Undignified scenes in the Chamber of Deputies for the Obstructionism of the Far Left, the Hon... (colour litho)
2815662 Undignified scenes in the Chamber of Deputies for the Obstructionism of the Far Left, the Hon.... (colour litho) by Beltrame

Paradise lost. Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho)
2786395 Paradise lost. Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho) by Egli, Charles Emile called Carlegle (1877-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Paradise lost)

Revival of liberalism in Spain, King Alfonso XIII talks with Minister Canalejas... (colour litho)
2815352 Revival of liberalism in Spain, King Alfonso XIII talks with Minister Canalejas... (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

Caricature of Jean Jaures as God the Father, front cover illustration from
CHT383143 Caricature of Jean Jaures as God the Father, front cover illustration from Le Cri de Paris, 5th April 1914 (colour litho) by Testevuide

Jean-Baptiste Bienvenu-Martin (1847-1943) separating the State from the Church
CHT265599 Jean-Baptiste Bienvenu-Martin (1847-1943) separating the State from the Church, caricature from Le Rire magazine 20th May 1905 (colour litho) by Leandre

Unrest in Brittany 18th August 1902, Bretons against enforcement of the law about
XIR164396 Unrest in Brittany 18th August 1902, Bretons against enforcement of the law about congregations, 1902 (colour engraving) by Damblans, Eugene (1865-1945); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Portrait of George Jacob Holyoake (1817-1906). Creator: William Holyoake
Portrait of George Jacob Holyoake (1817-1906)

Charles Bradlaugh... Claiming the Right to Make the Affirmation of Allegiance... 1880, (1901)
Charles Bradlaugh, at the Bar of the House of Commons, Claiming the Right to Make the Affirmation of Allegiance instead of taking the Oath, 1880, (1901)

George Jacob Holyoake (1817-1906), English secularist, 1893. Artist: W&D Downey
George Jacob Holyoake (1817-1906), English secularist, 1893. Holyoake coined the term, secularism (the assertion that certain practices or institutions should exist separately from religion or)

"Church and state - No Union Upon Any Terms. "Political cartoon from the United States of America published
" Church and state - No Union Upon Any Terms." Political cartoon from the United States of America published in Harpers Weekly, February 25, 1871, defending secularism

Daniel Dennett, US cognitive scientist
Daniel Dennett. Caricature of the US philosopher and cognitive scientist Daniel Clement Dennett (born 1942). Since 2009 Dennett has been professor of philosophy

Caricature of Tennyson and the Marquess of Queensberry
Caricature of Alfred, Lord Tennyson (1809-1892), Poet Laureate, and John Sholto Douglas, 9th Marquess of Queensberry (1844-1900)

Edgar Quinet (oil on canvas)
XIR379777 Edgar Quinet (oil on canvas) by Cornu, Sebastien Melchior (1804-70); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Edgar Quinet, 1833 (pencil on paper)
XIR379778 Edgar Quinet, 1833 (pencil on paper) by Cornu, Sebastien Melchior (1804-70); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

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Secularism: The Struggle for Freedom and Equality In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, a wave of change swept across Europe as societies grappled with the concept of secularism. This movement aimed to separate church and state, challenging the dominance of religious institutions in public life. Through powerful illustrations and poignant events, these hints shed light on the tumultuous journey towards a more inclusive society. "The fall of an angel" captures the symbolic descent from religious authority, signaling a shift in power dynamics. As police forcefully entered churches during riots against government-ordered inventories, tensions escalated between those advocating for secular policies and defenders of traditional values. The expulsion of priests from their presbyteries exemplifies how deeply entrenched religion was within communities. Illustrated in vibrant color lithographs, this event showcases resistance to change while highlighting the struggle faced by those seeking to establish a clear separation between church and state. Closure of Catholic schools further illustrates efforts to dismantle religious influence in France. These colorful lithographs depict both opposition and support for this policy, reflecting societal divisions that arose during this transformative period. Caricatures featuring prominent figures like Jean Jaures provide insight into political debates surrounding secularism. At congresses or through satirical illustrations like "A secular paradise, " differing ideologies clashed as individuals sought to define what it meant to live in a modern society free from religious constraints. Front covers such as that featured on The Crisis magazine demonstrate how discussions around secularism extended beyond national borders. Edited by Robert Owen, an advocate for social reform, this publication aimed to challenge established norms and promote equality among all citizens. Undignified scenes captured within the Chamber of Deputies reveal intense debates over obstructive tactics employed by far-left politicians resisting progressive reforms. These vivid lithographs expose both chaos and determination present within legislative bodies striving for change. Through images like "Paradise lost, " artists conveyed a sense of loss experienced by some as traditional religious values were challenged.