Criminals Collection (page 19)

James Whitney
The highwayman, James Whitney, attacks Mr Hull, a money-lender on Hounslow Heath, and ties him backwards on his horse. Date: 1694

The Inveigler
The inveigler, who entices his victim. Date: 1883

Bob Younger, American train robber
Member of the notorious James-Younger gang, Bob Younger, photographed two weeks before his death. 1889

Jim Younger, American train robber
Member of the notorious James-Younger gang, Jim Younger. 1889

Samuel Browning, American train robber, who worked with John Brady and was killed during a robbery on 30th March 1895. Date: 19th Century

Battle between police and kidnappers
Two foreigners, Jules Paty Louis and Regis Pral were kidnapped in Artizo. The kidnapping of Regis Pral, the son of a very rich industrialist from Valence

Bob Dalton, American train robber who was killed in a bank raid in 1892. Date: 19th Century

Mexican raid in Texas
The town of Collins, near Corpus Christi, Texas, is surprised and stood up by a desperate anf cowardly gang of greaser horse-thieves. Date: 1886

Thieves robbing a cart
A group of brigands accost a peasant and steal all the goods hes carrying in his cart. Date: 16th century

Coiners detected
Police apprehend a gang of counterfeiters forging money, while their children play innocently in the foreground. Date: 1838

Highwaymen jump out from the woods to to attack a passing carriage. Guns pointed, the passengers have little choice but to hand over their possessions to the outlaws. Date: 19th Century

Greek bandits tried in Athens
Two brigands lie in the middle of a courtroom in Athens, listening to the charges read out against them. Date: 1870

Disused and vandalised red telephone box in rural location, Wattisfield, Suffolk, England, august

Disused village school with lead stolen from roof, Thornley School, Thornley with Wheatley, Longridge, Preston, Lancashire, England, november

Criminal tagging, conceptual image. Computer artwork of barcodes tattooed on criminals, representing the process of tagging

Head shape variation, 19th century
Head shape variation. Array of head shape drawings for named French soldiers, lawyers, and politicians, collected as part of an anthropological study. Others studied (not shown) included criminals

Burglar alarm in Cocoa, Florida
A burglar alarm on a building in Cocoa, Florida

Hollesley Bay Labour Colony Farm, Suffolk
Part of the Hollesley Bay Labour Colony Farm, Suffolk, set up in 1906 for the unemployed of London. Each worker was given a house and a piece of land upon which to become self-sufficient

Borstal Institution, Portland, Dorset
A view of the Borstal Institution at Portland, Dorset. Originally established in 1848 as a public works prison for convicts, the site was converted for borstal use in 1921

Borstal Institution, Borstal, Kent
The original Borstal Institution at Borstal in Kent, originally established in 1902 to provide an alternative to prison for young offenders aged 16 to 21

Burma (Myanmar) - Rangoon (Yangon) - Prisoners
Prisoners awaiting their breakfast in a Yangon (formerly Rangoon) Jail, Myanmar (formerly Burma)

Hannan gold field Western Australia
A lock-up at Hannan gold field in West Australia, a temporary measure for locking up criminals pending their trial. The nearest prison to Hannan gold field was Fremantle on the coast near Perth

Russian Criminals in Siberia, 1882
Engraving showing a group of Russian criminals being marched through a snowstorm, Siberia, 1882. They are accompanied on this march by a number of Russian soldiers. Date: 1882

Spooky Shadows
Two sinister figures cast evening shadows over a pathway

Galton Composite Photo
Composite photograph by Francis Galton, made from portraits of violent criminals

Discipline at Newgate
General indiscipline amongst male inmates (young and old) in a dormitory cell at Newgate

Crucifixion / Fouquet
Jesus is crucified along with two other convicted criminals

Law / Court Scene (C15)
A scene in a French court showing judgement being passed on criminals who are bound at the neck and the wrists

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"Criminals: A Glimpse into the Wild Bunch of Humanity" In a world filled with complexities, criminals emerge as enigmatic figures, challenging societal norms and leaving an indelible mark on history. Like The Wild Bunch, they defy expectations and blur the lines between right and wrong. Just as Jesus on the Cross symbolizes redemption, criminals too possess multifaceted narratives that often delve into their pasts. Nicolai A. Yaroshenko's belief that life is everywhere reminds us that even within these outlaws lies a story waiting to be understood. From smugglers navigating treacherous paths to Dick Turpin meeting his fellow highwayman Tom King, we witness alliances forged in the shadows of society. Cover design for Popular Aviation Magazine captures the allure of those who live outside the law, soaring through skies untouched by conventional rules. Yet amidst this captivating underworld lurks betrayal and violence. As Dick Turpin shoots Tom King, we are reminded of how loyalty can crumble under pressure. L'Apache est la plaie de Paris serves as a vivid reminder of crime's impact on urban landscapes - its scars etched upon every corner. Ned Kelly's capture by Police Constable Kelly and railwayman Jesse Dowsett showcases both sides of justice clashing head-on. Tableau synoptic des traits physionomiques reveals how studying criminal features became an attempt at understanding their motives - an intricate puzzle waiting to be solved. Illustrations depicting crime scenes evoke fear but also curiosity about what drives individuals down such dark paths. The image of a man being fired at from a car window while two men in suits observe raises questions about power dynamics and hidden motivations lurking beneath polished facades. Lastly, convict transportation to Australia unveils another chapter in criminal history - exile serving as punishment for transgressions committed across oceans. Intriguing yet unsettling, criminals force us to confront our own moral compasses.