Criminal Collection (page 7)

The division of the robbery. In St. Giles, London criminal district, after a work by Isaac Cruikshank, 1796
1000898 The division of the robbery. In St. Giles, London criminal district, after a work by Isaac Cruikshank, 1796. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte vom Mittelalter bis zur Gegenwart by Eduard

A clerk writing down evidence given by a witness
5311791 A clerk writing down evidence given by a witness; (add.info.: Woodcut engraving depicting a clerk writing down evidence given by a witness at a tribunal)

Convicts working under supervision
5307392 Convicts working under supervision.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting convicts, from Portsmouth prison, working under supervision in a carpenter's workshop. Dated 19th century)

A warden inspecting a cell
5307388 A warden inspecting a cell.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a warden, at HM Prison Wormwood Scrubs, inspecting a cell before locking a prisoner up for the night. Dated 19th century)

Le Proces de la bande Bonnot Bande a Bonnot - Cover of "The Eye of the Police", 1913 (engraving)
ICA4950487 Le Proces de la bande Bonnot Bande a Bonnot - Cover of "The Eye of the Police", 1913 (engraving); Private Collection; Photo © Caricadoc

The Bandit Hunt - Cover of "The Eye of the Police", 1912 (engraving)
ICA4950407 The Bandit Hunt - Cover of "The Eye of the Police", 1912 (engraving); Private Collection; Photo © Caricadoc

Criminal being punished with the Bastinado, or whipping acoss the thighs with a whip or bamboo cane. Qing Dynasty
FLO4590602 Criminal being punished with the Bastinado, or whipping acoss the thighs with a whip or bamboo cane. Qing Dynasty

A Police Officer surprising a burglar and holding a portable lamp
3732650 A Police Officer surprising a burglar and holding a portable lamp; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a Police Officer surprising a burglar and holding a portable lamp)

Jonathan Wild
3119273 Jonathan Wild; (add.info.: Portrait of Jonathan Wild (1683-1725) a London underworld figure notable for operating on both sides of the law

Jonathan Wild
3585887 Jonathan Wild; (add.info.: Portrait of Jonathan Wild (1683-1725) a London underground figure who would operate on both sides of the law. Dated 18th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

The French method of mounting mug shots, 1850
3478428 The French method of mounting mug shots, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the French method of mounting mug shots of criminals. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

A burglar activating a basic home security locking system, 1850
3330938 A burglar activating a basic home security locking system, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a burglar activating a basic home security locking system)

Montague Tigg (colour litho)
2775605 Montague Tigg (colour litho) by Reynolds, Frank (1876-1953); Private Collection; (add.info.: Montague Tigg from Martin Chuzzlewit, by Charles Dickens)

The house from where Bonnot did escaped, Ivry sur Seine, April 24, 1912
2037284 The house from where Bonnot did escaped, Ivry sur Seine, April 24, 1912; (add.info.: The house from where Bonnot did escaped, after being confronted with policeman Jouin)

The farmer asleep, and the thief creepy-creep (colour litho)
8642522 The farmer asleep, and the thief creepy-creep (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The farmer asleep, and the thief creepy-creep)

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I was deeply touched (colour litho)
8656809 I was deeply touched (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: "I was deeply touched." Pickpockets stealing from a man)

A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush (colour litho)
8635542 A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush)

Highwayman (colour litho)
8635483 Highwayman (colour litho) by Ward, William Dudley (1879-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: Highwayman. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

The Case of Adolf Beck (b/w photo)
8675724 The Case of Adolf Beck (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Case of Adolf Beck)

The Case of Christina Gilmour (litho)
8675708 The Case of Christina Gilmour (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Case of Christina Gilmour)

Thursday (colour litho)
8674339 Thursday (colour litho) by Miles, Helen J.A. (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Thursday. Illustration for Tiles from Dame Marjorie's Chimney Corner)

New York woman stealing from a sleeping man in the park (engraving)
8664227 New York woman stealing from a sleeping man in the park (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The pirate of the parks)

Al Capone, American gangster, mafioso in Chicago, wearing a swimsuit, c. 1930
2019276 Al Capone, American gangster, mafioso in Chicago, wearing a swimsuit, c. 1930; (add.info.: Al Capone (1899-1947) American gangster, mafioso in Chicago, here wearing a swimsuit, c

Mrs Henriette Caillaux going out from the chambers of the examining magistrate, 1914 (photo)
1703797 Mrs Henriette Caillaux going out from the chambers of the examining magistrate, 1914 (photo) by Unknown photographer

Adam Worth, 1850
3507298 Adam Worth, 1850; (add.info.: Photographic portrait of Adam Worth (1844-1902) a German-born American criminal. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive

Bonney, William, Billy the Kid 23.11.1859 - 14.7.1881, American gangster, wanted letter
FGL5502873 Bonney, William, Billy the Kid 23.11.1859 - 14.7.1881, American gangster, wanted letter; Fototeca Gilardi

Al Capone in 1930 (photo)
2019275 Al Capone in 1930 (photo); (add.info.: Al Capone, de voornaamste bendeleider van Chicago, geschat op vierhonderd miljoen dollar in 1930.); Spaarnestad Photo

The robber Giuseppe De Cesaris, c.1833. Creator: Podesti, Francesco (1800-1895)
The robber Giuseppe De Cesaris, c.1833. Private Collection

Sketches from Mexico: court-martial of Mexican brigands at Puebla, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Sketches from Mexico: court-martial of Mexican brigands at Puebla, 1864. Engraving from a sketch by M. Beauce, an illustration relating to...the capture of sixteen brigands

Sketches from Mexico: Banuelos José de Jesús, the famous Mexican brigand chief, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Sketches from Mexico: Banuelos Jose de Jesus, the famous Mexican brigand chief, 1864. Engraving from a sketch by M. Beauce, ...a portrait of Banuelos Jose de Jesus

Captain William Kidd hanging in chains, 1837 (engraving)
BAL129720 Captain William Kidd hanging in chains, 1837 (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: William Kidd (c.1645-1701); The body of Captain Kidd hanging in a gibbet over the Thames

Pilferer
The cat is stealing delicious sausages.. Iryna Kuznetsova (Iridi)

Good Criminals
Giordano Affolti

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Portrait of a Young Woman as Portia Catonis, 1551-1603. Creators: Santi di Tito, Agnolo Bronzino
Portrait of a Young Woman as Portia Catonis, 1551-1603

Calvary, 1923. Creator: Ludvig Karsten
Calvary, 1923

Namikiri Juzaboro with Drawn Sword, 1866. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Namikiri Juzaboro with Drawn Sword, 1866. Series: Biographies of fine modern men

Nagazashi Gonji by a Lotus Pond, 1865. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Nagazashi Gonji by a Lotus Pond, 1865. Series: Biographies of fine modern men

Sketches of the Caswell Mutiny, 1876. Creator: Unknown
Sketches of the Caswell Mutiny, 1876. James Carrick; The Caswell; The Prisoner; Court House, Queenstown; Queenstown Bridewell...George Peno seems to have persuaded the other foreigners to kill

The Revolution in Sicily - narrow escape of our special artist, 1860. Creator: Unknown
The Revolution in Sicily - narrow escape of our special artist, 1860. I met with a gentleman going to Santa Catarina, where the column then was

Kodembo no Shoshichi, an Osaka Thief, Tormented by Ghosts, 1875. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Kodembo no Shoshichi, an Osaka Thief, Tormented by Ghosts, 1875. From The Postal News, no. 614

Brigand, 1833. Creator: Alfred Jacob Miller
Brigand, 1833

Four Actors in the Roles of Natsume Shirosaburo, Saimenosuke, Katsuragi, and Kijin Omatsu, c1835

AI IMAGE - Fagin, 2023. Creator: Heritage Images
AI IMAGE - Fagin, 2023. Character from "Oliver Twist; or, The Parish Boy's Progress" by Charles Dickens, published as a serial from 1837 to 1839

The Celebrated Dealer Nishimura Exposing an Art Forger, 1875. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
The Celebrated Dealer Nishimura Exposing an Art Forger, 1875. Series: The Postal News, no. 466

Françoise Ravel as the Harlequin, 1855-1859. Creator: Alfred Jacob Miller
Francoise Ravel as the Harlequin, 1855-1859

Crucifixion, 1537. Creator: Peter Gertner
Crucifixion, 1537. The crowd includes men of many origins: Jewish, Turkish, German, and African. This diversity would both intrigue the viewer

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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.