Censor Collection

Marcus Porcius Cato, Roman statesman
MARCUS PORCIUS CATO (234-149 BC), Roman statesman, known as Censorius (the Censor), Sapiens (the Wise), Priscus (the Ancient), or Maior (the Elder)

The Annunciation (w / c with gouache on paper)
BIR451282 The Annunciation (w/c with gouache on paper) by Burne-Jones, Edward Coley (1833-98); 37.4x52.4 cm; Birmingham Museums and Art Gallery; English, out of copyright

Appius Claudius the Censor (340-273 BC). Engraving. Colored
Appius Claudius the Censor (340-273 BC). Roman Censor. Engraving by Sabattini after a fresco by Cesare Maccari. The Iberian Illustration, 1898. Colored

Cato the Younger
MARCUS PORCIUS CATO of Utica (the younger) great grandson of Cato the Censor : praetor, supporter of Pompey. A Stoic, he killed himself rather than accept Caesars pardon

Frontispiece of "Index librorum expurgatorum", index listing the books banned by the General Inquisition in
AIS5384879 Frontispiece of "Index librorum expurgatorum", index listing the books banned by the General Inquisition in Spain, published by Gaspar de Quiroga (1499-1593)

Mail censorship office, Portsmouth, 1944 (watercolour on paper)
7342245 Mail censorship office, Portsmouth, 1944 (watercolour on paper) by Hennell, Thomas Barclay (1903-45); 60.9x83.8 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Liberty Suspended Lord Castlereagh and Lord Eldon stand at the foot of the scaffold on which the liberty of the British
527914 Liberty Suspended Lord Castlereagh and Lord Eldon stand at the foot of the scaffold on which the liberty of the British Press is being suspended

The censure (colour litho)
8656538 The censure (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: La Censure. The censure. Couple embracing behind a fig leaf)

La Caricature, number 56 : Louis-Philippe in pear, 1831 (engraving)
ICA4877225 La Caricature, number 56 : Louis-Philippe in pear, 1831 (engraving); (add.info.: La Caricature (1830) politique, number 56, Satirique en N & B

Laser shot
hardibudi

A Lock'd Jaw for John Bull, published November 23, 1795. Creator: Unknown
A Lock'd Jaw for John Bull, published November 23, 1795. British prime minister William Pitt: Don't be alarmed Johnny

Puck's Pleasant Prospect, from Puck, published May 5, 1886. Creator: Joseph Keppler
Puck's Pleasant Prospect, from Puck, published May 5, 1886

Air raid this morning in the South of England at Bruce Castle Park, Tottenham, London. (Picture) A causality is bought out of the wreckage. 16th June 1944

Anti aircraft machine gun on a submarine boat. These machine guns were used for close range use, as the war planes got closer and closer to their targets. Picture taken during training

Royal marine cadets learning to sling hammocks, at Butlins, Ingoldmells, near Skegness. Lincolnshire. The cadets are from HMS Royal Arthur. Picture is passed by Censors

G A Redford new censor and Examiner of Plays'. Studio portrait, in formal jacket and tie. G A Redford was formal Examiner of Plays, responsible for censorship for the Lord Chamberlain

Hemline Regulations
A female swimmer having the hemline of her bathing costume inspected at Palm Beach. Date: circa 1925

Illustration by Norman Morrow, of Aino Ackte as Salome, with empty platter. Captioned, Salome without the Baptist's Head'

Ticket booth in German underground station
Solitary lady in hat buying a ticket from a uniformed lady in the booth.Caption explains that it is a woman doing a man's job while the men are away at war. Cleared by Censor. Date: circa 1914

Cameo portraits of seven Allied Generals
Posted from the BEF in France the card shows the team United against the Barbarians'. Passed by Censor 1332. WW1 Date: 1915

The Death of the Virgin, c. 1500 (oil on panel)
5916324 The Death of the Virgin, c. 1500 (oil on panel) by Master of the Amsterdam Death of the Virgin (fl.1500); 57.5x76.8 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

The Censorious Fool, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper)
7308372 The Censorious Fool, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper) by Stettler, Wilhelm (1643-1708); 11.5x10.5 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

Dispute between monks and Jews, with the burning of heretical books (wood bas-relief)
AIS5369317 Dispute between monks and Jews, with the burning of heretical books (wood bas-relief) by Juni, Juan de (1507-77); Museo de Leon, Castile and Leon, Spain; © Iberfoto

Harmony
Prithul Das

Illustration of Gill in La Lune rousse, 1877 - Victor Hugos new book about censorship
7228476 Illustration of Gill in La Lune rousse, 1877 - Victor Hugos new book about censorship by Gill, Andre (1840-85); Private Collection; (add.info)

En 1703 la police fit main basse sur une imprimerie clandestine etablie a Senlis, d ou sortaient... (engraving)
2781498 En 1703 la police fit main basse sur une imprimerie clandestine etablie a Senlis, d ou sortaient... (engraving) by French School

A memorable scare experienced some Romanian peasants, from the Banat, who... (colour litho)
2778185 A memorable scare experienced some Romanian peasants, from the Banat, who... (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

WW2 era - Comic Postcard - Heres another blue-pencil P. C
The Caption refers to..another blue pencil postcard. In WW2 Bue Pencil referred to the Censor who crossed out in indelible blue any text that he thought might be of use to the enemy

Passed by the censor. Article in Britannia & Eve, 1942, giving advice about writing to men posted abroad in wartime. Date: 1942

Sensing Angels, 1882 (stained glass)
3475438 Sensing Angels, 1882 (stained glass) by Holiday, Henry (1839-1927); St Michaels Church, Muncaster, Cumbria, UK; (add.info.: Muncaster, St Michael, JPS, HH, Sensing Angels)

Woman covered by an ink blot (colour litho)
3093967 Woman covered by an ink blot (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Woman covered by an ink blot)

Cartoon, The Censors Dream after a course of pantomimes. 1870

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Quinzieme siecle, Encensoir (engraving)
3644530 Quinzieme siecle, Encensoir (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Quinzieme siecle, Encensoir. Illustration for Le Magasin Pittoresque (1850)

The Japanese Ambassadors to the United States (engraving)
2772997 The Japanese Ambassadors to the United States (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Japanese Ambassadors to the United States)

Cartoon titled Public Decency or Censorship?
5308739 Cartoon titled Public Decency or Censorship? by Tenniel, John (1820-1914); (add.info.: Cartoon titled Public Decency or Censorship?)

A curious ancient Roman tradition, the blessing of animals, which, from all sides... (colour litho)
2809273 A curious ancient Roman tradition, the blessing of animals, which, from all sides... (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

Ms Tractatus de Herbis by Dioscorides, fol. 104r The Incense Seller (vellum)
XOT361217 Ms Tractatus de Herbis by Dioscorides, fol.104r The Incense Seller (vellum) by French School, (15th century); Biblioteca Estense, Modena, Emilia-Romagna, Italy; French, out of copyright

Room 101
Marcel Ilie

Thought Control
Christophe Kiciak

Autumn on the road
Christian Roustan (Kikroune)

Behind the Curtain
Petri Damstén

Censored
Victoria Glinka

The Lady of Domesticity
David McCracken

Mental bullying
Lucyna Łazarska ( Lucynda Lu )

Bridlington Grammar School, destroyed in The Blitz. circa 16th November 1940. Picture is passed by censors. The Hull Blitz was the bombing campaign that targeted the English port city of Kingston

A Douglas Boston 111 in flight. (background) (serial letter F) Pictured passed by Censors. (Picture number 192469 or 192409)

In view of the new emery attack with their obvious intension of breaking morale of the public also as there are such a small number of fires NFS personnel will co-operate with incident officers with

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"Censorship: From Ancient Rome to Modern Times" In the realm of censorship, the legacy of Marcus Porcius Cato, a prominent Roman statesman, looms large. Known for his strict moral code and unwavering principles, Cato believed in suppressing any form of dissent that threatened the stability of the empire. Centuries later, art became a battleground for censorship. "The Annunciation, " a captivating masterpiece rendered with watercolor and gouache on paper, faced scrutiny from those who deemed it too provocative or sacrilegious. Similarly, an engraving depicting Appius Claudius the Censor showcased how even in ancient times, individuals sought to control public discourse. Cato's influence extended beyond his time as he inspired figures like Cato the Younger to uphold conservative values. However, censorship was not limited to politics alone; G. A Redford assumed the role and Examiner of Plays during a period when hemline regulations were strictly enforced. Norman Morrow's illustration captured Aino Ackte as Salome holding an empty platter - a poignant reminder that artistic expression could be stifled by societal taboos. Ackte herself had been cast in an opera that had long been forbidden due to its controversial themes. Even ticket booths in German underground stations bore witness to censorship during wartime eras when information was tightly controlled. Cameo portraits immortalized seven Allied Generals while cartoons depicted "The Censor at Work" during World War I – highlighting how governments used their power over media and communication channels. Flags representing various nations fanned out proudly but also symbolized how censorship affected international relations and freedom of speech worldwide. Meanwhile, air raids brought destruction closer home; one such attack struck Bruce Castle Park in Tottenham – reminding us that even amidst chaos and danger, attempts at controlling information persist. From ancient Rome through modern times across different mediums – whether art or news – societies have grappled with the delicate balance between freedom of expression and the need for control.