Crossed Out Collection

Sketches, after 1863. Creator: Jean Francois Millet
Sketches, after 1863

Abstract Art 125. Creator: Bandji Fall
Abstract Art 125

The Open Book, 1861. Creator: James Abbott McNeill Whistler
The Open Book, 1861

The Little Velvet Dress, 1873. Creator: James Abbott McNeill Whistler
The Little Velvet Dress, 1873

Three Whistler Butterflies and one destroyed sketch, c. 1890 (crayon on paper)
FSG324884 Three Whistler Butterflies and one destroyed sketch, c.1890 (crayon on paper) by Whistler, James Abbott McNeill (1834-1903); 28.6x22.2 cm; Freer Gallery of Art, Smithsonian Institution

Autograph manuscript of the Circe episode of Ulysses, Paris
490413 Autograph manuscript of the Circe episode of Ulysses, Paris, July - December 1920 (pen & ink and pencil on paper) (see also 490419) by Joyce

Three Whistler Butterflies and a destroyed sketch, c. 1890
FSG324890 Three Whistler Butterflies and a destroyed sketch, c.1890 (crayon & Chinese white on lithographic transfer paper) by Whistler

Two Whistler Butterflies and a destroyed sketch, c. 1890 (pencil & Chinese white on paper)
FSG324887 Two Whistler Butterflies and a destroyed sketch, c.1890 (pencil & Chinese white on paper) by Whistler, James Abbott McNeill (1834-1903); 28.6x22.3 cm; Freer Gallery of Art

Autograph manuscript of the Circe episode of Ulysses, Paris
490419 Autograph manuscript of the Circe episode of Ulysses, Paris, July - December 1920 (pen & ink and pencil on paper) (see also 490413) by Joyce

Germany, Berlin, Mitte, Unter den Linden roadsign showing multiple lanes crossed out to show cancellations whilst reconstruction work is in progress

Article on The State in its Relations with the Church, 1839. Artist: Thomas Babington Macaulay, 1st Baron Macaulay
Article on The State in its Relations with the Church, 1839. Thomas Babington Macaulay, Lord Macaulays original MS, as sent to the press

Environmental protection, painted sign, Do not cut trees depicting a felled tree and a crossed-out axe, Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka

Christ Kneeling Carrying Cross 16th century Pen
Artokoloro

2603416; out of copyright

Page from one of Balzacs works with handwritten corrections (pen & ink on paper)
XIR154174 Page from one of Balzacs works with handwritten corrections (pen & ink on paper) (b/w photo) by Balzac, Honore de (1799-1850); Private Collection; French, out of copyright

Prohibition sign, no dogs

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"Crossed Out: A Journey Through Art, Literature, and History" Step into the world of abstract art with "Abstract Art 125" by Bandji Fall. The artist's creation challenges traditional boundaries as lines are crossed out, leaving room for interpretation. Discover the enigmatic allure of James Abbott McNeill Whistler's works in "The Open Book" and "The Little Velvet Dress. " With delicate strokes and subtle details, Whistler invites us to question what lies beneath the surface. Witness the fragility of creativity in "Three Whistler Butterflies and one destroyed sketch. " This crayon masterpiece captures a fleeting moment before it is erased from existence. Delve into literary history with the autograph manuscript of the Circe episode from Ulysses. In Paris, James Joyce's words dance across pages like whispers that cannot be silenced or crossed out. Travel back to Germany during its tumultuous times with a one billion mark banknote from 1922. Its vibrant colors depict a nation grappling with hyperinflation, where value becomes meaningless when everything can be easily crossed out. Observe how even road signs bear witness to change in Berlin's Unter den Linden. Multiple lanes once marked now stand crossed out—a testament to shifting priorities and evolving urban landscapes. Immerse yourself in Thomas Babington Macaulay's profound reflections on church-state relations through his article from 1839. His words challenge conventional wisdom as he explores what should be preserved or crossed out in society’s bond with religion. In this captivating journey through time and artistic expression, we encounter pieces both cherished and discarded—crossed out by fate or human hand. Each stroke tells a story; each erasure leaves its mark on our collective memory.