Jail Collection (#9)

Exhibition of a forced evade (Evade returned) at the Toulon bagne in the 19th century
XEE4143451 Exhibition of a forced evade (Evade returned) at the Toulon bagne in the 19th century. Engraving in " Histoire des bagnes depuis leur creation a nos jours" (1877)

The biggest torment of the forcate is to be a mismate. Fight between two prisoners connected by the same chain
XEE4143399 The biggest torment of the forcate is to be a mismate. Fight between two prisoners connected by the same chain. Bagne de Rochefort in the 19th century

Risorgimento: Pope Pius IX (Giovanni Maria Mastai Ferretti became Pius IX or Pio IX)
XEE4178757 Risorgimento: Pope Pius IX (Giovanni Maria Mastai Ferretti became Pius IX or Pio IX, 1792-1878) visiting Garibaldian prisoners at the Castle of Saint Angelo (Sant Angelo) in Rome

Penitentiary revolt: Detenus at Joliet prison in Illinois in the United States set fire to buildings during a violent
XEE4187753 Penitentiary revolt: Detenus at Joliet prison in Illinois in the United States set fire to buildings during a violent mutiny, guards put an end to the hold by shooting prisoners

L Assiette au Beurre, number 348, Satirique en couleurs, 1907_11_30: Childhood, Repression, Petite Roquette
ICA4912381 L Assiette au Beurre, number 348, Satirique en couleurs, 1907_11_30: Childhood, Repression, Petite Roquette by Delannoy, Aristide (1874-1911); (add.info.: L Plate au beurre, number 348)

Bagne de Brest: caning. Engraving in "Histoire des bagnes depuis leur creation a nos jours"(1877)
XEE4143516 Bagne de Brest: caning. Engraving in " Histoire des bagnes depuis leur creation a nos jours" (1877) by Pierre Zaccone (1817-1895) (Colonia Penale - Penal colony)

Pugilat scene at the Toulon Bagne in the 19th century. Engraving in "Histoire des bagnes depuis leur creation a
XEE4143505 Pugilat scene at the Toulon Bagne in the 19th century. Engraving in " Histoire des bagnes depuis leur creation a nos jours" (1877) by Pierre Zaccone (1817-1895)

Illustration of Pear Emmanuel dit Caran d Ache (1858-1909) in Le Panache, royalist magazine illustree
ICA4939045 Illustration of Pear Emmanuel dit Caran d Ache (1858-1909) in Le Panache, royalist magazine illustree, 1903-7-5 - Under the confidential ministerial circular - Antisemitism

A dog and a monkey tyranning a weasel. Animals depicted in male posture. Miniature taken from a German translation of
JLJ4583962 A dog and a monkey tyranning a weasel. Animals depicted in male posture. Miniature taken from a German translation of the fables of " Kalila (Calila) and Dimna" by Bidpai

131-0635421 The Court Prison, Madrid, 1670
IND86697 131-0635421 The Court Prison, Madrid, 1670 by Spanish School, (17th century); Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Madrid

Portrait of Jean Henri Masers, Knight of Latude (1725-1805) He points to the destruction of the fortress of
JLJ4646708 Portrait of Jean Henri Masers, Knight of Latude (1725-1805) He points to the destruction of the fortress of the Bastille where he was imprisoned for an attempt to attack Madame de

Coldbath Fields Prison - House of Correction in London - the treadmill - Coldbath Fields - London Engraving 1868
XEE4149346 Coldbath Fields Prison - House of Correction in London - the treadmill - Coldbath Fields - London Engraving 1868 by Unknown Artist

A committee of the House of Commons at the Fleet Prison, 1729, illustration from Hutchinsons Story of the British
STC373546 A committee of the House of Commons at the Fleet Prison, 1729, illustration from Hutchinsons Story of the British Nation, c.1923 (colour litho) by Hogarth

Tragic revolt of prisoners in Cairo, back cover illustration from Le Petit Journal, supplement illustre
661383 Tragic revolt of prisoners in Cairo, back cover illustration from Le Petit Journal, supplement illustre, 18th January 1914 (colour litho) by French School

Guilty Childhood, the back cover of issue 389 of L Assiette au Beurre, September 1908
7268492 Guilty Childhood, the back cover of issue 389 of L Assiette au Beurre, September 1908 by Naudin, Bernard (1876-1946); Private Collection; (add.info.: Delinquent children)

Saint John in prison sending disciples to Jesus, tile from The Silver Altar of Saint Johns Treasure, 1367- 1483
7268169 Saint John in prison sending disciples to Jesus, tile from The Silver Altar of Saint Johns Treasure, 1367- 1483 by Ser Giovanni, Leonardo di (fl.c.1358-1371); Museo dell Opera del Duomo

Heroic virtues that make you laugh, English suffragettes forcibly fed in prison to prevent them... (colour litho)
2815537 Heroic virtues that make you laugh, English suffragettes forcibly fed in prison to prevent them... (colour litho) by Beltrame

Alfred Dreyfus in prison at Saint-Martin-de-Re, France (engraving)
2789335 Alfred Dreyfus in prison at Saint-Martin-de-Re, France (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Alfred Dreyfus in prison at Saint-Martin-de-Re, France)

Transferring Prisoners to the Conciergerie, 26th May 1804 (w / c on paper)
XIR229944 Transferring Prisoners to the Conciergerie, 26th May 1804 (w/c on paper) by Polignac, Armand de (1771-1847); 40.4x49.5 cm; Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

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"Behind the Bars: Exploring the World of Incarceration" H. M. Prison, Peterhead, Aberdeenshire: A glimpse into Scotland's oldest prison and its rich history. Wandsworth Prison, south west London: Unveiling the secrets of one of Britain's most notorious correctional facilities. Pentonville Prison, Islington, North London: Discovering tales from within the walls of this Victorian-era penitentiary. Heart of Midlothian: The intriguing mosaic that marks the spot where Edinburgh once executed criminals. Punch & Judy: From puppetry to punishment – exploring how crime and justice intertwined in old England. Wormwood Scrubs Prison, West London: An aerial perspective on a formidable institution that has stood for over 130 years. Dartmoor Prison, Princetown, Devon: Journeying through time at Europe's highest-altitude prison nestled amidst stunning landscapes. State Penitentiary at Stateville, Joliet, Illinois (USA): Peering into America's past with a visit to this iconic correctional facility. Exeter Prison, Devon: A general view capturing both the architectural beauty and somber atmosphere within these ancient walls. Shepton Mallet Prison Officers in Somerset: Meeting those who maintained order behind bars and their unique experiences. Interior of Bodmin Gaol Chapel in Cornwall : Reflecting on spirituality amidst confinement - an insight into prisoners' solace within these stone walls. Scolds Bridle from Armagh Jail .