Criminal Collection (page 4)

A young Butch Cassidy, 1850 (b/w photo)
3507240 A young Butch Cassidy, 1850 (b/w photo); (add.info.: Photographic portrait of Butch Cassidy (1866-1908) an American train robber, bank robber, and leader of the Wild Bunch gang

Kitty Flynn, 1850
3507333 Kitty Flynn, 1850; (add.info.: Portrait of Kitty Flynn, with of Charles W. Bullard, an American criminal who was also as Piano Charley'. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive

James Dunlap, 1880
3507322 James Dunlap, 1880; (add.info.: James Dunlap. The american bank robber, 1880.); Universal History Archive

Kidd on the Deck of the Adventure Galley, early 20th century (book illustration)
7339193 Kidd on the Deck of the Adventure Galley, early 20th century (book illustration) by Pyle, Howard (1853-1911); National Maritime Museum, London

The Buccaneer was a Picturesque Fellow, early 20th century (book illustration)
7339191 The Buccaneer was a Picturesque Fellow, early 20th century (book illustration) by Pyle, Howard (1853-1911); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: Howard Pyle A pirate)

So the Treasure was Divided, early 20th century (book illustration)
7339189 So the Treasure was Divided, early 20th century (book illustration) by Pyle, Howard (1853-1911); 8x23x8.9 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Female shop-lifter caught in the act. 18th century. (print)
7419919 Female shop-lifter caught in the act. 18th century. (print); (add.info.: A female shop-lifter is caught in the act. She had concealed lengths of lace beneath her clothes)

Woodblock engraving depicting John Selman, a London cut-purse (nypper) and pickpocket (foyster), 17th century
5308888 Woodblock engraving depicting John Selman, a London cut-purse (nypper) and pickpocket (foyster), 17th century; (add.info.: Woodblock engraving depicting John Selman)

Captain Henry Morgan carouses with wine and women, in true pirate fashion, mid 19th century (coloured engraving)
7339194 Captain Henry Morgan carouses with wine and women, in true pirate fashion, mid 19th century (coloured engraving) by Debelle

The Siege of Sidney Street (b/w photo)
8675712 The Siege of Sidney Street (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Siege of Sidney Street, January 1911)

The Great Wyrley Mysteries (b/w photo)
8675700 The Great Wyrley Mysteries (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Great Wyrley Mysteries)

Who poisoned Charles Bravo? (litho)
8675811 Who poisoned Charles Bravo? (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Who poisoned Charles Bravo? Charles Bravo and his wife, Florence)

The Siege of Sidney Street (b/w photo)
8675713 The Siege of Sidney Street (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Siege of Sidney Street, January 1911)

I was sorry I was out when you looked in (colour litho)
8656526 I was sorry I was out when you looked in (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: I was sorry I was out when you looked in)

A widow taking down telegraph wires put on her rooftop (engraving)
8664231 A widow taking down telegraph wires put on her rooftop (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: War on the wires)

Heracles stealing the golden apples from the Garden of the Hesperides (colour litho)
8663640 Heracles stealing the golden apples from the Garden of the Hesperides (colour litho) by Asteas (fl.c.350-320 BC); Private Collection; (add.info)

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French postcard of, 1900 depicting two traditionally dressed Italian boys against a 100 Lira banknote
3665637 French postcard of, 1900 depicting two traditionally dressed Italian boys against a 100 Lira banknote by French School

Petty criminals in the stocks, Hong Kong, c.1903 (photo)
UIG5418881 Petty criminals in the stocks, Hong Kong, c.1903 (photo) by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Two petty criminals sit with their ankles restrained in stocks)

Capture of the brigand Giuseppe Musolino in Acqualagna by the Carbinieri, 1900 (engraving)
5314295 Capture of the brigand Giuseppe Musolino in Acqualagna by the Carbinieri, 1900 (engraving); (add.info.: Banditry and brigandage-9 October 1901 the capture of the brigand Giuseppe Musolino in)

Chinese Punishment, c.1870-1889 (albumen print)
1766825 Chinese Punishment, c.1870-1889 (albumen print); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chinese Punishment. Unknown Photographer, 1870s-80s.); Photo © Christie's Images

A Syrian criminal being punished
5307615 A Syrian criminal being punished.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a Syrian criminal being punished by public exposure in the stocks. Dated 19th century)

A convict in travelling irons
5307381 A convict in travelling irons.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a convict in travelling irons on his way to a Siberian prison. Dated 19th century. 01/01/1850); Universal History Archive/UIG

Smugglers alarm: gathered in their hideout, the smugglers organize their defense
MMM5457668 Smugglers alarm: gathered in their hideout, the smugglers organize their defense, one is watching the outside through the keyhole

Cartoon titled Ill-news for the criminal fraternity, 19th century
5309064 Cartoon titled Ill-news for the criminal fraternity, 19th century; (add.info.: Cartoon titled Ill-news for the criminal fraternity')

Illustration depicting a convicted prisoner defiantly expressing his opinion of authority as he is taken away
5308938 Illustration depicting a convicted prisoner defiantly expressing his opinion of authority as he is taken away from court to prison in a police van

Engraving depicting a burglar being interrupted by the homeowner
5308609 Engraving depicting a burglar being interrupted by the homeowner; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a burglar being interrupted by the homeowner)

"Your money or your life", 1827 (litho)
7422877 "Your money or your life", 1827 (litho); (add.info.: Transport. "Your money or your life." Armed robbery of a stagecoach of the Messageries Royales in France)

The head of a Catchpole
5616118 The head of a Catchpole'; (add.info.: Illustration depicting the head of a Catchpole, an instrument used to control prisoners when it was placed around their necks)

The head of a Catchpole
5616117 The head of a Catchpole'; (add.info.: Illustration depicting the head of a Catchpole, an instrument used to control prisoners when it was placed around their necks)

A 15th Century French villain
5616092 A 15th Century French villain; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a 15th Century French villain. Dated 15th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Prisoners in the exercise yard of an English prison, 1888 (engraving)
5616287 Prisoners in the exercise yard of an English prison, 1888 (engraving); Universal History Archive/UIG

An intruder
5616278 An intruder; (add.info.: Illustration depicting an intruder being interrupted by a young woman. Dated 19th Century. 01/01/1888); Universal History Archive/UIG

A cut-purse
5616276 A cut-purse; (add.info.: Illustration print depicting a London pickpocket and a cut-purse. Dated 17th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Convicts at work
5616552 Convicts at work; (add.info.: Illustration depicting convicts working on Chatam Basin. Dated 19th Century. 01/01/1871); Universal History Archive/UIG

Ill news for the criminal fraternity
5616173 Ill news for the criminal fraternity; (add.info.: Cartoon titled Ill news for the criminal fraternity'. Dated 19th Century. 01/01/1852); Universal History Archive/UIG

Illustration depicting a prisoner in his cell picking oakum, 1888 (engraving)
5616304 Illustration depicting a prisoner in his cell picking oakum, 1888 (engraving); Universal History Archive/UIG

Illustration depicting convicts working on Chatam Basin, 1871 (engraving)
5616294 Illustration depicting convicts working on Chatam Basin, 1871 (engraving); Universal History Archive/UIG

Illustration depicting a village lock-up in Shenley, Hertfordshire, 1872 (engraving)
5616292 Illustration depicting a village lock-up in Shenley, Hertfordshire, 1872 (engraving); Universal History Archive/UIG

A whipping post (print)
5616237 A whipping post (print); (add.info.: Woodblock print depicting a whipping post. Dated 16th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

A Cat-o'-nine-tails
5616233 A Cat-o'-nine-tails'; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a Cat-o'-nine-tails using in flogging criminals. Dated 16th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

A criminal avoiding policemen
5616230 A criminal avoiding policemen; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a criminal avoiding policemen out of fear of being flogged. Dated 19th Century. 01/01/1879); Universal History Archive/UIG

Letter D: Derober, Drolerie, Delinquants, 1868 (engraving)
DUV4217367 Letter D: Derober, Drolerie, Delinquants, 1868 (engraving); (add.info.: Engraving by Francois Pannemaker (1822-1900)

Letter G: Garments, Guard, 1868 (engraving)
DUV4217335 Letter G: Garments, Guard, 1868 (engraving); (add.info.: Engraving by Francois Pannemaker (1822-1900) in " Le premier livre des petits enfants" Full alphabet illustrative by

Ill news for the criminal fraternity, 1852
3480005 Ill news for the criminal fraternity, 1852; (add.info.: Ill news for the criminal fraternity, 1852.); Universal History Archive/UIG

James Dunlap, 1880
3507321 James Dunlap, 1880; (add.info.: James Dunlap. The american bank robber, 1880.); Universal History Archive

Chinese prisoner is paraded and beaten through the streets circa 1800
3522123 Chinese prisoner is paraded and beaten through the streets circa 1800; (add.info.: Chinese prisoner is paraded and beaten through the streets circa 1800); Universal History Archive/UIG

An early method of taking mug shots, 1850
3478390 An early method of taking mug shots, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting an early method of taking mug shots of criminals. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

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"The Criminal: A Glimpse into the Dark World" Step into the realm of crime, where shadows dance and secrets unfold. Antonio Maria Fabres y Costa's captivating painting, "The Thief, " portrays a figure shrouded in mystery, his eyes gleaming with cunning as he plots his next move. Influenced by notorious outlaws like Butch Cassidy and his gang, known as "The Wild Bunch, " we delve into a time when bank and train robbers reigned supreme. Their audacious exploits left law enforcement baffled and ordinary citizens captivated by their daring escapades. As we explore the underbelly of society, William Hogarth's plate III from "A Rake's Progress" reveals a world of debauchery and moral decay. In this scene titled "Revelling with Harlots, " we witness the consequences that befall those who succumb to temptation. Fingerprints sheets become crucial evidence at London's Old Bailey, where justice is served for crimes committed. The weighty gavel falls upon those found guilty while Gustave Doré's haunting wood engraving depicts Newgate Prison's exercise yard—a chilling reminder of lost freedom. From infamous events like "The Great Train Robbery" to real-life criminals such as Salvatore Giuliano, whose actions shook Sicily to its core—crime has always held an undeniable allure. Satire on phrenology reminds us that even scientific theories attempted to decipher criminal minds but often fell short in understanding their complexities. Enter the realm of fiction with Sherlock Holmes locked in mortal combat against Professor Moriarty at Reichenbach Falls—the iconic moment immortalized by Sidney Paget’s wood engraving for Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s “The Adventure of the Final Problem. ” Holmes' battle against evil showcases both the brilliance and darkness within humanity. Through these glimpses into history and artistry, we are reminded that behind every criminal lies a story.