Cruelty Collection (#44)

FILM STILL: MEN GROUP. Silent film still

SILENT FILM STILL: GANGSTERS. A scene from Chicago After Midnight, 1928

Chickens - Cockerels in a bamboo cages - Bali - Indonesia
WAT-14832 Chickens - Cockerels in a bamboo cages Bali - Indonesia M. Watson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Bull with ring and chain
A rather sad looking bull with a ring in its nose and a chain round its head

A Chinese peasant famer on a bike with chickens tied to the side whilst stil alive
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

Bottlenose dolphin (Tursiops truncatus) on surface. Showing fins and blowhole. USA
Tom Walmsley / SplashdownDirect

Locally caught whale meat on sale at flea market in Reykjavik, capital of Iceland
Tom Walmsley / SplashdownDirect

Harbor Seal (Phoca vitulina) mother on ice calved from the Sawyer Glaciers in Tracy arm, Southeast Alaska, USA
Michael Nolan / SplashdownDirect

Harbor Seal (Phoca vitulina) mother (note the wet nipples where her pup has been nursing)
Michael Nolan / SplashdownDirect

Bottlenose dolphins playing (Tursiops truncatus) Bahamas, in captive enclosure
Tom Walmsley / SplashdownDirect

One of Long-tailed (Crab-eating) Macaques, chained in a Mukut village along the path
ANZ-1138 Long-tailed / Crab-eating Macaques, chained in a Mukut village along the path typical in local villages of Tioman Island, 30 km east off peninsula Malaysia in South China Sea; June

Matador with red cape and wounded bull bleeding during a bullfight in Arles, Bouches du Rhone, Provence, France

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"Cruelty: A Dark Reality Unveiled" In a world tainted by the shadows of cruelty, we are confronted with the harsh truths that lie beneath our civilized façade. From the hunting grounds where foxes fall victim to man's pursuit, to the chilling tales of "Christmas Day in the Workhouse, " where suffering becomes an unwelcome companion. Even in works of art like "Black Beauty 1967" or George Studdy's poignant creation "Nobody Loves Me, " we witness how they are manifest itself within human hearts. H. M. Bateman's haunting depiction of "Mental Cruelty" serves as a stark reminder that pain is not always physical but can also torment one's mind. Throughout history, artists like William Hogarth have captured society's moral decay through pieces such as "The Reward of Cruelty. " Meanwhile, John Tenniel portrays heartless indifference in his portrayal of "The Queen of Hearts. " Looking back further into time, Peter Paul Rubens' masterpiece "Le Coup de Lance" reminds us that even great conquerors like Attila the Hun were not immune to inflicting harm upon others. From Puritan times when punishment was mercilessly doled out for unauthorized religious meetings, as seen in Charles Stanley Reinhart's wood engraving depicting Obadiah Holmes' whipping; to more modern forms such as hare coursing depicted in lithographs from 1892 – humanity has shown its capacity for brutality throughout generations. Yet amidst this darkness, there are glimmers of hope and compassion. The tale of the Kettle Cat teaches us about resilience and kindness prevailing against adversity. As we reflect on these glimpses into mankind's capacity for cruelty, let it serve as a call to action. Let us strive towards empathy and understanding so that someday we may banish this darkness from our world and replace it with compassion and love.