Prison Warden Collection

Illustration depicting a prison warden saluting a superior officer, 1902 (engraving)
5616300 Illustration depicting a prison warden saluting a superior officer, 1902 (engraving); Universal History Archive/UIG

Iwami Jutaro, between c1867 and c1868. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Iwami Jutaro, between c1867 and c1868

Guards Subdue the Prisoner Yoshizo after His Attempted Jailbreak, 1875. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Guards Subdue the Prisoner Yoshizo after His Attempted Jailbreak, 1875. From The Postal News, no. 525

Jailer, 1837-1895. Creator: David van der Kellen
Jailer, 1837-1895

The Widow Fuku Giving Birth on the Way to Court for Arraignment for Theft, 1875. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
The Widow Fuku Giving Birth on the Way to Court for Arraignment for Theft, 1875. From The Postal News, no. 527

Leonora Christina in Prison, 1870. Creator: Kristian Zahrtmann
Leonora Christina in Prison, 1870

Convicts returning from work, Richmond penitentiary, 1882. Creator: Unknown
Convicts returning from work, Richmond penitentiary, 1882

Gilyak the warden, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Gilyak the warden, 1890. This collection consists of forty-four photographs of Sakhalin Island and the city of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatskii in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries

Sof'ia "Golden Hand", 1890. Creator: Ivan Nikolaevich Krasnov. Sof'ia "Golden Hand", 1890
Sof'ia "Golden Hand", 1890. The photographs were taken on Sakhalin Island during the late 19th and early 20th centuries and provide rare glimpses of the island's settlements

A Group of Hard Labor Convicts, 1890. Creator: Ivan Nikolaevich Krasnov
A Group of Hard Labor Convicts, 1890. The photographs were taken on Sakhalin Island during the late 19th and early 20th centuries and provide rare glimpses of the island's settlements, prisons

Work of Hard Labor Convicts, 1890. Creator: Ivan Nikolaevich Krasnov
Work of Hard Labor Convicts, 1890. The photographs were taken on Sakhalin Island during the late 19th and early 20th centuries and provide rare glimpses of the island's settlements, prisons

Li Kui (Kokusenpu Riki, ichimei Ritetsugyu), from the series "One Hundred and Eight... c. 1827
Li Kui (Kokusenpu Riki, ichimei Ritetsugyu), from the series " One Hundred and Eight Heroes of the Popular Water Margin (Tsuzoku Suikoden goketsu hyakuhachinin no hitori)", c. 1827

Zhang Shun, the White Splash in the Waves, and Li Kui, the Black Whirlwind, in a... September 1887
Zhang Shun, the White Splash in the Waves, and Li Kui, the Black Whirlwind, in an Underwater Struggle (Rori Hakucho Chojun and Kokusenpu Riki), September 1887

Brixton Purgatory, 1822 (hand-coloured etching)
483058 Brixton Purgatory, 1822 (hand-coloured etching) by English School, (19th century); London Metropolitan Archives, City of London; (add.info.: Shows the prisoners Theodore Hook, William Cobbett)

Illustration of a scene at the Fleet Prison, from Life in London by Pierce Egan
483063 Illustration of a scene at the Fleet Prison, from Life in London by Pierce Egan, c.1820 (aquatint) by Cruikshank, Isaac Robert (1789-1856); 14x21 cm; London Metropolitan Archives

Off to the jail, Jamaica, c1905. Artist: Adolphe Duperly & Son
Off to the jail, Jamaica, c1905. Illustration from Picturesque Jamaica, by Adolphe Duperly & Son, (England, c1905)

On board a prison hulk, 1848. A warder watching prisoners entering their ward on board convict hulk Warrior at Woolwich. This hulk held 600

Alfred Dreyfus in prison, 1895. Dreyfus (c1859-1935) was a French army officer of Jewish extraction wrongly accused of handing secret documents to a German agent

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"Unveiling the Enigmatic Prison Wardens: From Ancient Warriors to Modern Guardians" Step into the captivating world of prison wardens through history, as depicted in various artistic masterpieces. Li Kui, known as Kokusenpu Riki and Ichimei Ritetsugyu, emerges from Utagawa Kuniyoshi's series "One Hundred and Eight. . " in 1827. His fierce countenance reflects the strength required to maintain order within prison walls. In a mesmerizing September of 1887, Tsukioka Yoshitoshi introduces us to Zhang Shun, also known as the White Splash in the Waves. Paired with Li Kui, aptly named the Black Whirlwind, their contrasting personas symbolize both chaos and harmony within confinement. Traveling back to 1822 London brings us face-to-face with Brixton Purgatory—a hand-colored etching that unveils a glimpse into life behind bars. The intricate details reveal prisoners yearning for freedom while wardens strive to uphold justice amidst an unforgiving environment. Pierce Egan's "Life in London" takes us on a vivid journey inside Fleet Prison—an illustration capturing scenes filled with despair and hopelessness. It serves as a poignant reminder of the harsh realities faced by inmates under strict supervision. The haunting image of Edith Cavell's murder in 1918 by George Wesley Bellows reminds us that even those who dedicate their lives to helping others can find themselves trapped within prison walls—victims of political turmoil and injustice. Journeying across continents takes us to Jamaica circa 1905 where Adolphe Duperly & Son capture an arresting moment—"Off to jail. " This snapshot encapsulates not only punishment but also societal struggles prevalent during that era. Stepping aboard a prison hulk transports us back to 1848—a chilling experience brought forth by historical records. Witness firsthand how these floating prisons housed convicts, their lives forever altered by the unforgiving sea.