Oppression Collection

Patriotic Poster - 30th Anniversary of Dien Bien Phu
Vietnamese Patriotic Poster - 30 Years Commemoration of the Victory against the French at the Battle of Dien Bien Phu in May, 1954. Breaking the shackles of Colonial oppression. Date: 1984

The Vindication of Christmas, 1653 (woodcut and letterpress)
XJF488981 The Vindication of Christmas, 1653 (woodcut and letterpress) by English School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

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Woman breaking through glass ceiling

Nevsky Prospekt 1917
Government troops open fire on demonstrators in Nevsky Prospekt, Petrograd

Why not go the limit? For the benefit of those ladies who ask the right to smoke in
1078685 Why not go the limit? For the benefit of those ladies who ask the right to smoke in public, 1908 (colour litho) by Dart

The Field of Battersea, 1829 (colour etching)
XCF290965 The Field of Battersea, 1829 (colour etching) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Oppression of the Israelites in Egypt, Before Christ 1588 Years, Exodus I (engraving)
8658651 The Oppression of the Israelites in Egypt, Before Christ 1588 Years, Exodus I (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Arabs planning a Revolt (litho)
8661172 Arabs planning a Revolt (litho) by Burton, H. M. (20th Century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Arabs planning a Revolt)

Arabs planning a Revolt (litho)
8661359 Arabs planning a Revolt (litho) by Burton, H. M. (20th Century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Arabs planning a Revolt)

Cartoon of the treacherous Lord Bute receiving a reward while the old patriot Englishman is taxed until he is bent
FLO4717869 Cartoon of the treacherous Lord Bute receiving a reward while the old patriot Englishman is taxed until he is bent double

Lamenting the suffering of the Paris Commune, 1871
3478656 Lamenting the suffering of the Paris Commune, 1871; (add.info.: Illustration lamenting the suffering of the Paris Commune; the municipal government organized on communalistic principles that)

The genius of France, 1792
1574992 The genius of France, 1792; (add.info.: The genius of France extirpating despotism tyranny & oppression from the face of the earth Or the royal warriors defeated)

There was a Young Lady in White, who looked out at the depths of the Night (coloured engraving)
8634355 There was a Young Lady in White, who looked out at the depths of the Night (coloured engraving) by Lear, Edward (1812-88) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Resilience
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A la merci de l'arbitraire allemand; le recensement photographique de nos populations... 1917. Creator: Unknown
A la merci de l'arbitraire allemand; le recensement photographique de nos populations envahies, 1917. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" [L'Illustration, Paris

'L'Allemagne Abattue; La peur allemande; "Que Dieu protégé nos foyers ! " --D'apres... 1918
'L'Allemagne Abattue; La peur allemande; "Que Dieu protege nos foyers ! " --D'apres l'Illustrirte Zeitung da 31 octobre 1918, 1918

Searching for Rebel Santhals, 1856. Creator: Unknown
Searching for Rebel Santhals, 1856. In the Sketch representing the searching for Santhal rebels is a very fine elephant, the property of Mr

'Shooting in West Africa -- Through a Mangrove Swamp, 1890. Creator: Unknown
'Shooting in West Africa -- Through a Mangrove Swamp, 1890. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 42. July to December, 1890

Mounted police baton-charging marchers, Means Test protests, Hyde Park, London, 1932, (1933). The National Hunger March of September to October 1932 was the largest of a series of hunger marches in

John Willock Noble, 1831-1912, between c1890 and c1910. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
John Willock Noble, 1831-1912, between c1890 and c1910. Three-quarter length portrait, seated at desk, left profile. [Politician, lawyer, brigadier general in the Civil War

Leaving home for the Carlisle Indian School (chromolitho), 1911 (chromolitho)
3672228 Leaving home for the Carlisle Indian School (chromolitho), 1911 (chromolitho) by Burbank, Elbridge Ayer (1858-1949); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois

The Middle Five, 1900 (print)
3671003 The Middle Five, 1900 (print) by Dietz, Angel De Cora (1871-1919); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois, USA; (add.info.: The middle five)

Suffragettes in the dock at Bow Street Police Station, 1908 (b/w photo)
996601 Suffragettes in the dock at Bow Street Police Station, 1908 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection

Nicholas II (1868 - 1919) Tsar of Russia from L'Assiette au Beurre 1906 (print)
2603814 Nicholas II (1868 - 1919) Tsar of Russia from L'Assiette au Beurre 1906 (print) by Galantara, Gabriele (Rata Langa) (1865-1937); (add.info)

Thomas Montague Gunter of Arkansas, between 1865 and 1880. Creator: Unknown
Gunter, Hon. Thomas Montague of Ark. col. of 13th Ark. Inf. C.S.A. between 1865 and 1880. [Politician, lawyer and soldier: colonel of the Thirteenth Regiment, Arkansas Volunteers

Carving depicting the Judensau, c. 1440 (stone)
3609716 Carving depicting the Judensau, c.1440 (stone) by German School, (15th century); Stadtkirche St. Marien, Wittenberg, Germany; Bildarchiv Foto Marburg

Serious troubles in St Petersburg (colour litho)
2795901 Serious troubles in St Petersburg (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Serious troubles in St Petersburg)

Battle Scene, c. 1645-6 (oil on panel)
4073390 Battle Scene, c.1645-6 (oil on panel) by Wouwermans or Wouwerman, Philips (1619-68); 48x82.2 cm; National Gallery of Art, Washington DC

After the wedding (colour litho)
3102350 After the wedding (colour litho) by German School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: After the wedding. Postcard, early 20th century.); Look and Learn / Elgar Collection

The Burning of the City of Rome and the Bishop of Antioch being killed by lions
XJF275596 The Burning of the City of Rome and the Bishop of Antioch being killed by lions, from The New and Complete Book of Martyrs, by Paul Wright (engraving) (b/w photo) by English School

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"Breaking the Chains: A Journey from Oppression to Liberation" In a world advancing with ambition and augmented reality, oppression remains an enduring force that seeks to confine and suppress. From historic woodcuts depicting "The Vindication of Christmas" in 1653, to the color etching of "The Field of Battersea" in 1829, these artworks silently bear witness to the struggles faced by countless individuals throughout history. One such momentous event was captured on Nevsky Prospekt in 1917 when voices rose against tyranny. The echoes of Adolph Hitler's infamous speech at the Nuremberg rally in September 1938 still haunt our collective memory as he declared an end to the oppression suffered by Sudeten Germans. Hitler's rise as a demagogue and leader of Nazi Germany serves as a chilling reminder of how power can be wielded for malevolent purposes. Yet amidst this darkness, there have been breakthroughs that inspire hope. Consider the courageous suffragettes who stood defiantly in Bow Street Police Station in 1908 or those who left their homes behind for education at Carlisle Indian School in 1911. These brave souls challenged societal norms and fought against oppressive systems. Even during times marked by struggle, unity has emerged as a powerful weapon against oppression. The anti-slavery peace pledge litho from c. 1845 exemplifies this spirit, reminding us that solidarity knows no bounds. As we reflect on history's pages stained with injustice, let us not forget moments like the Means Test protests where mounted police baton-charged marchers at Hyde Park in London during 1932-1933. These images serve as stark reminders that even peaceful demonstrations can face brutal suppression. So why not go beyond limits? Let us honor those who paved the way for progress - like patriotic poster commemorating Dien Bien Phu's thirtieth anniversary - while acknowledging that our fight against oppression is far from over.