Con Man Collection

A bogus salesman known as Jack Bogus, 1890 (engraving)
5616306 A bogus salesman known as Jack Bogus, 1890 (engraving); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Robert Macaire philantrope, 19th century. Creator: Honore Daumier
Robert Macaire philantrope, 19th century. Robert Macaire, philanthropist

Réglement de comptes, 19th century. Creator: Honore Daumier
Reglement de comptes, 19th century. Settlement of accounts

Robert Macaire commis-voyageur, 19th century. Creator: Honore Daumier
Robert Macaire commis-voyageur, 19th century. Robert Macaire travelling clerk

Argument irrésistible, 19th century. Creator: Honore Daumier
Argument irresistible, 19th century

Robert Macaire commissionnaire, 19th century. Creator: Honore Daumier
Robert Macaire commissionnaire, 19th century

Robert Macaire professeur de français, 19th century. Creator: Honore Daumier
Robert Macaire professeur de francais, 19th century. Robert Macaire, French professor

Macaire Hértier-Philantrope, 19th century. Creator: Honore Daumier
Macaire Hertier-Philantrope, 19th century

Qu'as-tu donc, Robert?... 19th century. Creator: Honore Daumier
Qu'as-tu donc, Robert?... 19th century. What have you done Robert?

Robert Macaire Directeur, 19th century. Creator: Honore Daumier
Robert Macaire Directeur, 19th century. Robert Macaire Director

Robert Macaire banquier et juré, 19th century. Creator: Honore Daumier
Robert Macaire banquier et jure, 19th century. Robert Macaire banker and juror

Oui, monsieur, vous voyez en moi une victime, 19th century. Creator: Honore Daumier
Oui, monsieur, vous voyez en moi une victime, 19th century. Robert Macaire - Yes, sir, you see in me a victim

David Lamar of Wall Street, 1913. Creator: Harris & Ewing. David Lamar of Wall Street, 1913. Creator: Harris & Ewing
David Lamar of Wall Street, 1913. American con man known as the Wolf of Wall Street

Dis donc, Macaire, qué que c'est que c'thé... 19th century. Creator: Honore Daumier
Dis donc, Macaire, que que c'est que c'the... 19th century. Robert Macaire - Goodness, Macaire, what is it?

Robert Macaire M[archan]d de Bibles, 19th century. Creator: Honore Daumier
Robert Macaire M[archan]d de Bibles, 19th century. Argument between Robert Macaire, seller of bibles, and his partner in crime

Une querelle d'allemand, 19th century. Creator: Honore Daumier
Une querelle d'allemand, 19th century. A German quarrel

La Fontaines Fables - The Charlatan
Vintage engraving from La Fontaines Fables, Illustraed by Gustave Dore. The Charlatan. A dishonest merchant tries to sell a sick donkey at market

Three Card Trick (colour litho)
3641658 Three Card Trick (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Three Card Trick. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

"The Eyes looked at her thoughtfully. "from The Wonderful Wizard of Oz
3614745 A" The Eyes looked at her thoughtfully.A" from A The Wonderful Wizard of OzA by L. Frank Baum by Denslow

Recto; Quack Doctor selling his Wares in the open Air (red chalk on paper)
AMO397742 Recto; Quack Doctor selling his Wares in the open Air (red chalk on paper) by Watteau, Jean Antoine (1684-1721); Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

Verso; Quack Doctor seated on Stage, selling his Wares (red chalk on paper)
AMO397743 Verso; Quack Doctor seated on Stage, selling his Wares (red chalk on paper) by Watteau, Jean Antoine (1684-1721); Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; eAshmolean Museum; French

Children dressed as different classes (colour photo)
3094386 Children dressed as different classes (colour photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Children dressed as different classes)

James George Semple, swindler and con-man (engraving)
583893 James George Semple, swindler and con-man (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: James George Semple)

Smelly old man
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An Open Secret, 1888. The blind man is not an honest beggar, but is instead intent, along with his little dog, on fleecing a philanthropic public. From Punch, or the London Charivari, December 8, 1888

How to Get Money, 1859. Two con men sit at a table in a coffee house hatching a plan to fleece members of the public. From Punch, or the London Charivari, December 3, 1859

Illustration of the Groundworke of Conny-catching, 1592 (engraving)
XJF872775 Illustration of the Groundworke of Conny-catching, 1592 (engraving) by English School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Cheating at Cards (w / c with pen & ink on paper)
XYC281122 Cheating at Cards (w/c with pen & ink on paper) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); 12.7x20 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection, USA; English, out of copyright

Man wearing a suit pulling an ace of spades out of his sleeve

Man wearing a suit pulling an ace of hearts out of his sleeve

Man wearing a suit pulling several aces out of his sleeve

Smiling man wearing a suit pulling several aces out of his sleeve

Man wearing a suit pulling an ace of diamonds out of his sleeve with other aces in his pocket

DAVID LAMAR (c1877-1934). American con man known as the Wolf of Wall Street. Photograph, 1913

FREE SILVER CARTOON, 1895. The Financial Fakir Fooling the Farmers. Cartoon depicting William H. Harvey as a con man attracting supporters for the Free Silver policy. Chromolithograph from Puck, 1895

CARTOON: FERDINAND WARD. The Little Napoleon of Wall Street in exile
CARTOON: FERDINAND WARD. The " Little Napoleon of Wall Street" in exile. The friends of his " flush" days don t care to know him now

CARTOON: PRISON BARBER SHOP. Next! Illustration of prison barber shop with J.D. Fish wearing prison stripes and Ferdinand Ward in civilian clothing

CHARLES PONZI (1878-1949). Italian-born American con man and swindler. Photograph, 1920

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"Unveiling the Charlatan: A Tale of Deception and Illusion" In a world where deceit lurks, La Fontaines Fables bring forth "The Charlatan, " exposing the artful tricks of a con man. With a color litho depicting the infamous Three Card Trick, we witness how this master manipulator preys on unsuspecting victims. "The Eyes looked at her thoughtfully" - an excerpt from The Wonderful Wizard of Oz reminds us that even in fiction, con men's calculating gazes can captivate their targets. This sentiment is echoed in red chalk drawings showcasing both an open-air Quack Doctor selling his wares and another seated on stage, luring innocent souls into his web of lies. Children dressed as different classes serve as a stark reminder that no one is immune to the allure of these swindlers. James George Semple's engraving immortalizes him as yet another notorious con man who successfully deceived many with his cunning schemes. A smelly old man may seem harmless but beware; appearances can be deceiving. An Open Secret from 1888 reveals how seemingly insignificant individuals often play pivotal roles in elaborate cons orchestrated by these crafty tricksters. From Charles Dickens' Little Dorrit to How to Get Money published in 1859, literature has long explored the depths of human gullibility when faced with promises of wealth and prosperity. Even an illustration dating back to 1592 titled "The Groundworke of Conny-catching" showcases society's fascination with unraveling the secrets behind these fraudulent practices. As we delve into this captivating world filled with illusion and manipulation, let us remain vigilant against those who seek to exploit our trust for personal gain. Unmasking each charlatan requires not only skepticism but also empathy for those ensnared by their deceptive charms.