Xenophobic Collection

Propaganda poster issued by the British Empire Union, pub. London, c. 1918 (colour litho)
992102 Propaganda poster issued by the British Empire Union, pub. London, c.1918 (colour litho) by Wilson, David (1873-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: British Empire Union)

Refugees, 1927 (oil on canvas)
5917393 Refugees, 1927 (oil on canvas) by Bauer, Konstantin (1852-1928); 150x221 cm; Vychodoslovenska Galeria, Kosice, Slovakia; (add.info.: Szilard Bauer Vychodoslovenska galeria, VSG); German

Sacrifice of a pig and a goat in celebration of the birth of a child, 1891 (colour litho)
CHT405795 Sacrifice of a pig and a goat in celebration of the birth of a child, 1891 (colour litho) by Chinese School (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: When the baby is 3 days old)

European foreigners at the gate of a temple of Confucius - their gift of a goat is
CHT405796 European foreigners at the gate of a temple of Confucius - their gift of a goat is refused with disdain, 1891 (colour litho) by Chinese School (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Burning the poisonous christian books which despise our traditions, our ancestors
CHT405797 Burning the poisonous christian books which despise our traditions, our ancestors, the wisdom of our sages and the Buddha

Chinese Nationalist and anti-European imagery, from a facsimile album of popular imagery
CHT206329 Chinese Nationalist and anti-European imagery, from a facsimile album of popular imagery preaching war against foreigners

American Republican Town Nominations: "Beware of Foreign Influence", c
696078 American Republican Town Nominations: " Beware of Foreign Influence", c.1845 (litho) by American School, (19th century); 63.3x46.6 cm; Gilder Lehrman Collection, New York

The Kilin is worshipped by the pigs and goats who have realised the errors of
CHT405799 The Kilin is worshipped by the pigs and goats who have realised the errors of christianity and recognise the supremacy of China

Anti-Germanism during WW1
Examples of Anti-German action during the first years of the First World War; property being looted, Germans not being served in certain premises

Sir Edgar Speyer (1862-1932), 1st Baronet. American born financier and philanthropist, chairman of the Underground Electric Railways Company of London from 1906 to 1915 and a Privy Councillor

Argument against Chunnel
An argument against the Channel Tunnel - being cooped up with a snoring Frenchman smelling of frogs legs and garlic for as long as it takes to pass from Calais to Dover ! Date: 1882

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"Unmasking Xenophobia: A Historical Journey Through Visual Narratives" Step into the past and explore the dark undercurrents of xenophobia through a collection of captivating visual hints. From political cartoons to propaganda posters, these artworks shed light on the fears and prejudices that plagued societies throughout history. In "How John may dodge the Exclusion Act, 1905, " we witness an attempt to circumvent discriminatory legislation against Chinese immigrants in America. This color print reveals the lengths individuals went to escape exclusionary policies. "The anti-Chinese wall: The American wall goes up as the Chinese original goes down, 1882" depicts a chromolithograph showcasing America's implementation of barriers against Chinese immigration while highlighting China's own historical Great Wall. It serves as a stark reminder of how walls can both physically divide nations and symbolically represent exclusion. "After a Long Cruise, 1857" portrays an oil painting capturing post-voyage sentiments towards foreigners. As tensions rose between different cultures during this era, this artwork reflects society's apprehensions about outsiders infiltrating their communities. In "Stop Your Cruel Oppression of the Jews, " Judge magazine confronts anti-Semitism head-on with its powerful chromolithograph from September 1905. This thought-provoking image challenges viewers to question their biases and advocate for justice. The American belief that Chinese people consumed rats is exposed in an American anti-Chinese advert titled "Rough on Rats. " Created in litho format during the 1880s, it exemplifies how stereotypes were weaponized against immigrant communities. A shocking color litho from 1891 titled "Christian pig being sawn in half" reveals punishments awaiting converts to Christianity. This illustration exposes religious intolerance prevalent at that time and reminds us of humanity's capacity for cruelty towards those who differ in beliefs. Propaganda poster issued by the British Empire Union circa 1918 demonstrates how xenophobic sentiments extended beyond American shores.