Felons Collection (#2)

Copy of a forged passport with which a Vagabond travelled the length of England
3330166 Copy of a forged passport with which a Vagabond travelled the length of England; (add.info.: Copy of a forged passport with which a Vagabond travelled the length of England)

Germany, Hamburg, an meeting of the lower court of justice in the 15th century, 1866 (engraving)
UTD4920258 Germany, Hamburg, an meeting of the lower court of justice in the 15th century, 1866 (engraving); (add.info.: Germany, Hamburg)

Example of police records used for the identification of criminals, 1850
3478412 Example of police records used for the identification of criminals, 1850; (add.info.: Example of police records used for the identification of criminals used by the Metropolitan Police)

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)

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)

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)

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

"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)

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

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

A form of Elizabethan punishment
3329541 A form of Elizabethan punishment; (add.info.: Woodcut print depicting a form of Elizabethan punishment (stocks). Dated 16th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Thursday for losses (chromolitho)
8677359 Thursday for losses (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Thursday for losses)

I trust you won't think me abrupt (colour litho)
8655827 I trust you won't think me abrupt (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: I trust you won't think me abrupt)

The good rector, with no life protector (colour litho)
8642508 The good rector, with no life protector (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The good rector, with no life protector)

Page from Proverbs with Pictures by Charles H Bennett, 1859 (engraving)
8638775 Page from Proverbs with Pictures by Charles H Bennett, 1859 (engraving) by Bennett, Charles Henry (1828-67) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Retreat, Ribbon, Rider, Ring-dove, Riot, River, Rivets, Robber, Robin, Rocket, Roebuck, Roller (engraving)
8650070 Retreat, Ribbon, Rider, Ring-dove, Riot, River, Rivets, Robber, Robin, Rocket, Roebuck, Roller (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Retreat)

Pierrot in Criminal Court, c.1864-70 (oil on wood panel)
XOS5879730 Pierrot in Criminal Court, c.1864-70 (oil on wood panel) by Couture, Thomas (1815-79); 45.8x52.1 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

An Episcopal minister in New York almost becomes the victim of blackmail (engraving)
8664230 An Episcopal minister in New York almost becomes the victim of blackmail (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Almost trapped)

Spanish Civil Guards pursuing smugglers, from "Glorioso combate entre dos Guardias Civiles y una partida de 27 a
AIS5377960 Spanish Civil Guards pursuing smugglers, from "Glorioso combate entre dos Guardias Civiles y una partida de 27 a 30 contrabandistas"

Smugglers traffic on the coast. Oil on canvas, early 19th century, by George Morland (1763-1804)
MMM5460130 Smugglers traffic on the coast. Oil on canvas, early 19th century, by George Morland (1763-1804). by Morland, George (1763-1804); National Maritime Museum, London

A Battle in a Cemetery - Cover of "The Eye of the Police", 1912 (engraving)
ICA4950310 A Battle in a Cemetery - Cover of "The Eye of the Police", 1912 (engraving); Private Collection; Photo © Caricadoc

1930 - George Bugs Moran, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing front (b/w photo)
7134024 1930 - George Bugs Moran, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing front (b/w photo); (add.info.: 1930 - George Bugs Moran, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing front); GG Vintage Images; UIG

A burglar escaping down a ladder, 1850
3330949 A burglar escaping down a ladder, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving of a burglar escaping down a ladder after breaking into a home. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Muscovite robbers carrying a canoe overland on their way to commit a crime
3330659 Muscovite robbers carrying a canoe overland on their way to commit a crime; (add.info.: Engraving of Muscovite robbers carrying a canoe overland on their way to commit a crime)

Economy. Fine Art and General Insurance. Poster by Emile Berchmans, Belgium, c.1890 (poster)
3434529 Economy. Fine Art and General Insurance. Poster by Emile Berchmans, Belgium, c.1890 (poster); (add.info.: Economie. Coll. Part. Economy. Fine Art and General Insurance)

Cornish wreckers, 1850
3478529 Cornish wreckers, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting Cornish wreckers collecting booty from a ship they have lured to destructions. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

John McCoy, 1850
3507239 John McCoy, 1850; (add.info.: Police profile and photograph of John McCoy an American criminal. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive

Charles W Bullard, 1850
3507334 Charles W Bullard, 1850; (add.info.: Portrait of Charles W. Bullard, an American criminal who was also known as Piano Charley'. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive

Page from Proverbs with Pictures by Charles H Bennett, 1859 (engraving)
8638739 Page from Proverbs with Pictures by Charles H Bennett, 1859 (engraving) by Bennett, Charles Henry (1828-67) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Old Bear who Lived in a House of Sugar (chromolitho)
8664001 The Old Bear who Lived in a House of Sugar (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Old Bear who Lived in a House of Sugar)

What They All Say (litho)
8663495 What They All Say (litho) by Poy (Percy Hutton Fearon) (1874-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: What They All Say)

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"Felons: Unveiling the Shadows of Crime and Infamy" Step back in time to 1837, when the Sheffield Association for the Prosecution and receivers of stolen goods established its rules. This organization aimed to bring justice to those who had strayed from the path of righteousness. One notorious felon that left an indelible mark on history was Vincenzo Peruggia, an Italian painter who audaciously stole the Mona Lisa from the Louvre in 1911. His mug shot captured his cunning eyes, forever immortalizing him as a mastermind thief. Delving deeper into infamy, we encounter Le Pilori's cover art titled "Fourmies secret" from 1892. This engraving shrouds secrets within its intricate details, whispering tales of hidden crimes waiting to be uncovered. Even Martin Luther found himself intertwined with a robber named Hans Kohlhase during the 1500s. An engraving from that era depicts their unlikely alliance, reminding us that even great figures can have connections with felons. The assassination of King Henry IV in 1610 is etched into history through an evocative engraving from 1897. It captures this tragic event that shook nations and serves as a stark reminder of how far-reaching consequences can be when felons act upon their dark intentions. Art also reflects society's fascination with criminality; Medardo Rosso's sculpture "Lo scaccino" portrays a mysterious figure whose intentions remain concealed beneath layers of intrigue and suspicion. In contrast, Beatrice Cenci's oil painting reveals her haunting beauty while concealing her involvement in her father's murder during the seventeenth century—a chilling reminder that appearances can deceive. Le Petit Journal brings us face-to-face with The Humbert Family at Crown Court in August 1903—an illustration showcasing how crime affects not only individuals but entire families caught up in its web.