Immoral Collection

Rock Ferry St Margarets Home
St Margarets Home for Roman Catholic girls at Rock Ferry, Birkenhead, was run by the Sisters of Charity. It trained young women to help prevent them falling into immoral situations

A Rakes Progress, 1763; plate VIII of VIII. Artist: William Hogarth
A Rakes Progress, 1763; plate VIII of VIII. True to his nature Tom Rakewell has run through a vast fortune through indulgence in all the luxuries of modern living

Allegory of Abuses by the Authorities of Church and State, 1570-1580. Creator: Gillis Mostaert
Allegory of Abuses by the Authorities of Church and State, 1570-1580. Alternative title: The Haywain: An Allegory of Worldly and Spiritual Abuses

The Holiness of the Sabbath, from a catechism published by La Bonne Presse
CHT169699 The Holiness of the Sabbath, from a catechism published by La Bonne Presse (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Machiavel, (1469-1527), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Machiavel, (1469-1527), 1830. Niccolo Machiavelli (1469-1527) Italian diplomat, politician, historian, philosopher, writer, playwright and poet of the Renaissance

A Rakes Progress - 8: The Mad House, 1733. Artist: William Hogarth
A Rakes Progress - 8: The Mad House, 1733. True to his nature Tom Rakewell has run through a vast fortune through indulgence in all the luxuries of modern living

The Destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah, from Illustrations of the Bible, 1832

Christ Driving the Money Lenders from the Temple (oil on canvas)
CH242592 Christ Driving the Money Lenders from the Temple (oil on canvas) by Nome, Francois de (Monsu Desiderio) (1593-1644); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

Absinth, 1902 (pastel on paper)
5614468 Absinth, 1902 (pastel on paper) by Mucha, Alphonse Marie (1860-1939); 47.5x63 cm; Narodni Galerie, Prague, Czech Republic; (add.info)

Mr Pecksniff, illustration from Character Sketches from Charles Dickens, c. 1890 (colour litho)
LLM405148 Mr Pecksniff, illustration from Character Sketches from Charles Dickens, c.1890 (colour litho) by Clarke, Joseph Clayton (Kyd) (1856-1937); Private Collection; (add.info)

Exaltation of Faros Daughters, pub. 1796 (hand coloured engraving)
3035670 Exaltation of Faros Daughters, pub. 1796 (hand coloured engraving) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Private Collection; (add.info.: Albinia, Countess of Buckinghamshire (d)

The Morning after Marriage, or A scene on the Continent, published by W
NCO189739 The Morning after Marriage, or A scene on the Continent, published by W, Holland in 1788 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray

The Unfortunate Discovery, from Fashionable Bores, or Coolers in High Life
STC204386 The Unfortunate Discovery, from Fashionable Bores, or Coolers in High Life, by Peter Quiz, published 1824 (hand coloured aquatint) by Egerton

Mr. Mantalini, illustration from Character Sketches from Charles Dickens, c. 1890 (colour litho)
LLM405126 Mr. Mantalini, illustration from Character Sketches from Charles Dickens, c.1890 (colour litho) by Clarke, Joseph Clayton (Kyd) (1856-1937); Private Collection; (add.info)

Le Cochon et ses Deux Petits, or Rich Pickings for a Noble Appetite
NCO189723 Le Cochon et ses Deux Petits, or Rich Pickings for a Noble Appetite, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1792 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray

The Loss of the Faro Bank, or The Rooks Pigeon d
NCO191286 The Loss of the Faro Bank, or The Rooks Pigeon d, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1792 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray

Discipline A La Kenyon, March 25th 1797 (hand-coloured etching)
BAL42784 Discipline A La Kenyon, March 25th 1797 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); O Shea Gallery, London

Lady Godivas Rout - or - Peeping Tom Spying out Pope Joan
BAL42843 Lady Godivas Rout - or - Peeping Tom Spying out Pope Joan, 1796 (hand-coloured engraving) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); O Shea Gallery, London

The Race Meeting, or The Gambler, 1853 (Pen and black ink on off-white paper)
1217572 The Race Meeting, or The Gambler, 1853 (Pen and black ink on off-white paper) by Millais, John Everett (1829-96); 24.8x17.6 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

Vices Overlook d in the New Proclamation, published by Hannah Humphrey
NCO189718 Vices Overlook d in the New Proclamation, published by Hannah Humphrey, 1792 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College

Exaltation of Faros Daughters, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1796
NCO191727 Exaltation of Faros Daughters, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1796 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College

What are you reading, son?!
Victoria Glinka

A Rakes Progress, Plate 7, June 25, 1735. Creator: William Hogarth
A Rakes Progress, Plate 7, June 25, 1735

A Rakes Progress, Plate 8, June 25, 1735. Creator: William Hogarth
A Rakes Progress, Plate 8, June 25, 1735

A Rakes Progress, Plate 6, June 25, 1735. Creator: William Hogarth
A Rakes Progress, Plate 6, June 25, 1735

A Rakes Progress, Plate 4, ca. 1800. Creator: Dent
A Rakes Progress, Plate 4, ca. 1800

A Rakes Progress, Plate 8, ca. 1800. Creator: Dent
A Rakes Progress, Plate 8, ca. 1800

Cartoon, Dilettanti Theatricals
Contemporary society. Cartoon, Dilettanti Theatricals, or, a Peep at the Green Room, Vide Pic-Nic Orgies, by James Gillray

Hogarth, The Cockpit - a satirical illustration showing the blindness of a man drawn into betting on the match, and other forms of debauchery. Date: 1759

Plate IV of A Rakes Progress, 1735. Artist: William Hogarth
Plate IV of A Rakes Progress, 1735. The rake, Tom Rakewell, being arrested as he alights from his sedan chair. Forked lightning can be seen in the sky. On the left is a Bow Street officer

A Rakes Progress, 1735; plate VII of VIII. Artist: William Hogarth
A Rakes Progress, 1735; plate VII of VIII. Tom Rakewell is confined to Fleet Prison, London, for debt, and being harangued by his wife

A Rakes Progress, 1735; plate VI of VIII. Artist: William Hogarth
A Rakes Progress, 1735; plate VI of VIII. Tom Rakewell is in a gambling house in Covent Garden, London. Having just lost his wifes fortune

A Rakes Progress, 1735; plate IV of VIII. Artist: William Hogarth
A Rakes Progress, 1735; plate IV of VIII. Tom Rakewell, heads for a royal levee at St Jamess Palace, London, in his sedan chair. He is stopped by two bailiffs, who arrest him for debt

A Rakes Progress, 1735; plate V of VIII. Artist: William Hogarth
A Rakes Progress, 1735; plate V of VIII. Tom Rakewell marries an old but rich woman, in order to retrieve his fortune. Meanwhile, in the background

A Rakes Progress - 6: The Gaming House, 1733. Artist: William Hogarth
A Rakes Progress - 6: The Gaming House, 1733. Tom Rakewell is in a gambling house in Covent Garden, London. Having just lost his wifes fortune, he falls to his knees

A Rakes Progress - 7: Fleet Prison, 1733. Artist: William Hogarth
A Rakes Progress - 7: Fleet Prison, 1733. Tom Rakewell is confined to Fleet Prison, London, for debt, and being harangued by his wife

A Rakes Progress - 4: The Arrest, 1733. Artist: William Hogarth
A Rakes Progress - 4: The Arrest, 1733 (1904). Tom Rakewell heads for a royal levee at St Jamess Palace, London, in his sedan chair. He is stopped by two bailiffs, who arrest him for debt

Revelry at Merrymount in colonial Massachusetts, 1600s
Antinomians immoral behavior in Puritan Massachusetts Bay Colony. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

A Rakes Progress, Plate 8, [June 25, 1735] reissued 1763. Creator: William Hogarth
A Rakes Progress, Plate 8, [June 25, 1735] reissued 1763

A Rakes Progress, Plate 4, June 25, 1735. Creator: William Hogarth
A Rakes Progress, Plate 4, June 25, 1735

Index et catalogus librorum prohibitorum (Index and catalog of Prohibited Books). List of publications prohibited by the Catholic Church to protect the faith

Monkey Fur Coat 1922
A barrel-line coat trimmed with monkey fur has a low waist, pouched bodice, high stand collar & large bow detail at hip level worn with a broad brimmed hat

Burning Books 1923
Burning immoral books Date: 1923

Body parts for sale. Conceptual computer artwork of a male torso with " for sale" written across it. This could represent the process of selling organs and even limbs for profit

Ethical dilemma. Conceptual computer artwork of a man questioning whether he has the right to bring two wires together. This can represent many of the ethical and moral dilemmas in science

Designer embryos. Conceptual computer artwork of designer human embryos for sale. Human embryos are an early stage of the development of a human from a fertilised egg cell

Police Prevent Polka
Polka Mania : the Police intervene to prevent the perceived excesses of this immoral dance

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"Exploring the Immoral: A Glimpse into Darker Realities" Delve into the depths of immorality as we unravel a collection of intriguing hints. From Rock Ferry St Margarets Home, where secrets lurk within its walls, to William Hogarth's "A Rake's Progress, " an artistic journey through debauchery and downfall. Witness "The Embracing Cavalier, " a captivating oil painting from the 17th century that depicts forbidden desires and hidden passions. Contrastingly, discover "The Holiness of the Sabbath, " an enlightening catechism published by La Bonne Presse that explores morality in religious teachings. Unravel the enigmatic figure of Machiavelli, whose controversial philosophies still ignite debates today. An unknown creator captures his essence in a haunting portrait from 1830. William Hogarth returns with "A Rake's Progress - The Mad House, " exposing society's moral decay through vivid imagery. Explore further with the Index et catalogus librorum prohibitorum (Index), revealing banned literature that challenges societal norms. Engage with historical discourse through "The Humble Petition of West India Planters to the People of England. " This letterpress publication sparks conversations about colonialism and its ethical implications. Dive into human sexuality with a thought-provoking lithograph titled "Sexual Habits. " It confronts taboos head-on while encouraging dialogue on personal freedom and consent. Experience cruelty firsthand in Hogarth's chilling depiction, "The First Stage of Cruelty. " Graphite and red chalk bring forth scenes that expose mankind's capacity for brutality. Jacques Callot's harrowing portrayal of torture on The Wheel reminds us how violence has plagued humanity throughout history. Reflect upon our dark past as you contemplate this oil painting reproduction. Finally, witness biblical retribution in Gustave Doré’s illustration depicting “The Destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah.