Outlaw Collection (#10)

Highwaymen punished
A new plan is proposed fo the punishment of highwaymen by hard labour on the roads. Date: 18th Century

A Scottish highwayman at the entrance of his cave by the roadside. Date: 19th Century

Nicolas Jordan
Arrest of the Spanish bandit, Nicolas Jordan in Antequera, Spain. Date: 1864

Moonshiners crossing the Appalachians with bootleg whiskey
Moonshine whiskey taken to market in the southern Appalachians, 1860s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Robin Hood and Little John hunting deer in Sherwood Forest. Hand-colored woodcut

Outlaws holding up a stagecoach
Outlaws holding up stagecoach passengers, 1800s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Western gunfighter making his victom " dance." Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century Frederic Remington illustration

Cattlemen killing sheep in Colorado, late 1800s
Cattlemens raid on sheepherders in Colorado during the livestock range wars, late 1800s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Robin Hood, legendary English folk hero and outlaw and champion of the poor, early 19th century. Robin (c1250-c1350)), an expert with the longbow and the quarter-staff, drawing his bow

Robin Hood and Little John, 1845. Robin Hood is a heroic outlaw in English folklore who, according to legend, was a highly skilled archer and swordsman

Public Enemy No. 1, 1932, (1938). John Herbert Dillinger (1903-1934), notorious outlaw who led a group of men known as The Dillinger Gang or Terror Gang

Butch Cassidy, American outlaw, 1894-1896 (1954). Born Robert Leroy Parker in Beaver, Utah, in 1866, Butch Cassidy was a notorious train robber

A disputed photograph of the train robber and outlaw Sam Bass, c1877-1878 (1954). Bass is alleged to be the seated figure in the centre

Wanted poster, c1868-1882 (1954). Poster offering a $25, 000 reward from the St Louis Midland Railroad for the arrest and conviction of the outlaw Jesse James

The children of Jesse James, c1881-1883 (1954). Jesse Jr and Mary, the children of American outlaw Jesse James and his wife Zerelda

James Younger, American outlaw, c1869-1876 (1954). Together with his brothers Cole, John and Bob, James Younger formed part of the notorious James-Younger gang, with Jesse and Frank James

Bob Younger, American outlaw, 1876 (1954). From a photograph taken at the time of his capture. Together with his brothers Cole, John and Jim

Jesse James, American outlaw, c1869-1882 (1954). A leading member of the James-Younger gang, Jesse James was one of the most notorious outlaws of the American West, robbing banks

Poster, 1882 (1954). A print from the Pictorial History of the Wild West, by James D Horan and Paul Sann, Spring Books, London, 1954

Rob Roy, Scottish outlaw and folk hero of the 18th century. Artist: R Cooper
Rob Roy, Scottish outlaw and folk hero of the 18th century. Robert Roy MacGregor, (c1671-1734), also known as Red MacGregor is sometimes referred to as the Scottish Robin Hood

Greek brigands, c1890. An engraving from Robert Browns The Countries of the World, published by Cassell, (London & Paris, c1890)

Maximilien Robespierre, one of the leaders of the French Revolution, 19th century. Artist: WH Mote
Maximilien Robespierre, one of the leaders of the French Revolution, 19th century. Maximilien Marie Isidore de Robespierre (1758-1794), French revolutionary and protagonist of the Reign of Terror

Robin Hood, legendary English folk hero and outlaw and champion of the poor, early 19th century. Robin (c1250-c1350)), an expert with the longbow and the quarter-staff, drawing his bow

Rob Roy MacGregor, Scottish folk hero
Rob Roy MacGregor (1671-1734), Scottish outlaw and folk hero, with his tartan, coat of arms, badge and slogan. Date: circa 1905

Fantastic Adventures - Outlaw Queen of Venus
Cover of Fantastic Adventures, February 1944, featuring the story Outlaw Queen of Venus by Wallace West. Woman in red suit rides a white horse. A group of men standing in front of her. Date: 1944

Kellogg Pact Signed
The KELLOGG PACT, signed by 67 countries 1927-1928, is intended by Kellogg and Briand to outlaw war and resolve international disputes by political means Date: August 1928

Western Canada - Cowboy saddling an outlaw or rogue horse. Date: 1928

Roll of Honour of Private FG Outlaw, WW1
Roll of Honour of 18158 Private F G Outlaw, Z Company, 6th Battalion Kings Own Yorkshire Light Infantry, including photograph. Commemorative Art

ILLINOIS: GANG, c1927. A portrait on a postcard of Birger and His Boys, an American gang lead by Charlie Birger that operated in southern Illinois. Photographed by Mitchell, c1927

Henry Morgan, 1678 (engraving)
XJF331790 Henry Morgan, 1678 (engraving) by Dutch School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Henry Morgan (c.1635-88)

Captain Henry Morgan at the sack of Panama in 1671, c. 1734 (engraving)
XJF331789 Captain Henry Morgan at the sack of Panama in 1671, c.1734 (engraving) by Nicholls, Thomas (fl.1734); Private Collection; (add.info)

Spanish Contrabandista of Ronda and his Maja, engraved by Felix Jean Gauchard (1825-72)
XIR287753 Spanish Contrabandista of Ronda and his Maja, engraved by Felix Jean Gauchard (1825-72) (engraving) (b/w photo) by Dore, Gustave (1832-83) (after); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Shepherds escape form Newgate Prison (engraving) (b / w photo)
XJF275680 Shepherds escape form Newgate Prison (engraving) (b/w photo) by English School; Private Collection; (add.info.: Jack Shepherd (1702-24); ); English, out of copyright

Jack Shepperd in Newgate Prison, 1724 (etching) (b / w photo)
XJF275678 Jack Shepperd in Newgate Prison, 1724 (etching) (b/w photo) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration from A Narrative of all the Robberies)

The Manner of John Shepherds escape out of the Condemned Hole in Newgate, 1724
XJF275677 The Manner of John Shepherds escape out of the Condemned Hole in Newgate, 1724 (etching) (b/w photo) by English School

Jack Sheppard, engraved by George White, 1728 (engraving) (b / w photo)
XJF275676 Jack Sheppard, engraved by George White, 1728 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Thornhill, James (1675-1734) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Spanish Contrabandistas, illustration from Spanish Pictures by the Rev
KW268359 Spanish Contrabandistas, illustration from Spanish Pictures by the Rev. Samuel Manning (engraving) by Dore, Gustave (1832-83) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Hereward cutting his way through the Norman host (engraving)
XJF2639691 Hereward cutting his way through the Norman host (engraving) by Cooper, James (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Engraved by James Davis Cooper after Elliot H)

Louis Mandrin (1724-55) (collage)
XIR245181 Louis Mandrin (1724-55) (collage) by French School, (18th century); Musee Dauphinois, Grenoble, France; (add.info.: led a band of 300 men; ); French, out of copyright

Louis Mandrin (1724-55) (engraving) (b / w photo)
XIR233027 Louis Mandrin (1724-55) (engraving) (b/w photo) by French School, (18th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Mountain Landscape with Banditti, c. 1780 (oil on canvas)
XYC198549 Mountain Landscape with Banditti, c.1780 (oil on canvas) by Martin, Elias (1739-1818); 77.5x68 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection, USA; Swedish, out of copyright

Robin Hood (woodcut) (b / w photo)
XJF145606 Robin Hood (woodcut) (b/w photo) by English School, (16th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Robin Hood, Scarlet and John (engraving) (b / w photo)
XJF145605 Robin Hood, Scarlet and John (engraving) (b/w photo) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Robin Hood and the Bishop (engraving) (b / w photo)
XJF145604 Robin Hood and the Bishop (engraving) (b/w photo) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Robin Hood and King Richard I (1157-99) (engraving) (b / w photo)
XJF145603 Robin Hood and King Richard I (1157-99) (engraving) (b/w photo) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Robin Hood and the Tanner with Quarter-staffs (engraving) (b / w photo)
XJF145601 Robin Hood and the Tanner with Quarter-staffs (engraving) (b/w photo) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Garret brings in Billy the Kid, 1880 (b / w photo)
XJF197477 Garret brings in Billy the Kid, 1880 (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Henry Bonney (1859-81); ); American, out of copyright

Godanme, Act five [of the ChA'shingura]. Utagawa, Kuniyasu, 1794-1832, artist, [between 1815 and 1818], 1 print : woodcut, color; 19.6 x 26 cm

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"Legends of the Outlaw: From Ned Kelly's Last Stand to Billy The Kid" In the dusty plains, a tale unfolds - Ned Kelly's Last Stand immortalized in history. Ride into the sunset with The Wild Bunch, as they defy all odds and challenge authority. Salvatore Giuliano, an enigmatic figure who fought for justice amidst chaos and corruption. Sid James brings laughter as The Rumpo Kid in Carry On Cowboy - a comedic twist on outlaws. Gunfight echoes through the streets of a western town, where lawlessness meets its match. Witness Dick Turpin meeting his partner-in-crime Tom King, etched forever in an engraving. Justus D. Barnes steals hearts as he robs trains in Edison Company's iconic film from 1903. Betrayal stains their bond when Dick Turpin shoots down his fellow highwayman, Tom King. Captain Frank Hamer stands tall in this vintage black and white photo from c. 1910 - a true outlaw hero. Roll of Honour commemorates those who dared to challenge society's norms with their rebellious acts. Ned Kelly captured by Police Constable Kelly and railwayman Jesse Dowsett - a moment that changed Australian history forever. Billy The Kid emerges from shadows of time; his defiant spirit captured in this copy of the original tintype from c. 1880. In tales old and new, outlaws leave indelible marks upon our collective imagination – heroes or villains? You decide.