Criminals Collection

The Wild Bunch
Members of The Wild Bunch in Fort Worth, Texas: sitting (l to r): Harry A Longabaugh, alias the Sundance Kid, Ben Kilpatrick, alias the Tall Texan, Robert Leroy Parker

Jesus on the Cross
Jesus and two other condemned criminals on their crosses

YAROSHENKO, Nicolai A. (1846-1898). Life is everywhere. 1888. Trainload of criminals exiled to Siberia. Realism. Oil on canvas. RUSSIA. Moscow. Tretyakov Gallery

SMUGGLER
Though technically criminals, smugglers are often popular heroes, as is this fellow, Will Watch the Smuggler Bold who will die bravely in a fight with the revenue men

Wreck in the Offing!, an illustration from Harpers Weekly, 1878 (litho)
STC311037 Wreck in the Offing!, an illustration from Harpers Weekly, 1878 (litho) by Pyle, Howard (1853-1911) (after); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; American, out of copyright

Cover design, Popular Aviation Magazine combined with Practical Mechanics, showing two criminals in a red car being pursued by two policemen in a biplane

Convict transportation to Australia
List of convicts embarked on the ship Merchantman from Portland to Western Australia, June 1864 Date: 1864

Dick Turpin shoots fellow highwayman, Tom King Date: 1839

Tableau synoptic des traits physionomiques: pour servir a l etude du " portrait parle", ca. 1909

Hole in the Wall Gang, Fort Worth, Texas, 1900 (b/w photo)
415581 Hole in the Wall Gang, Fort Worth, Texas, 1900 (b/w photo) by Rose, Noah Hamilton (1874-1952); Denver Public Library, Western History Collection; (add.info.: In Fort Worth, Texas)

Dick Turpin meeting fellow highwayman Tom King (engraving)
2654241 Dick Turpin meeting fellow highwayman Tom King (engraving) by Pyle, Howard (1853-1911); Private Collection; (add.info.: Richard Dick Turpin (c.1705 - 7 April 1739)

Illustration, crime scene, man in street being fired at with shotgun from car window, both men in suits and fedora hats, pair of onlookers in background

Criminal, Thomas Carr
THOMAS CARR Clerk of respectable family gone to the dogs. Crimes included theft with violence & using his legal expertise to assist criminals

L Apache est la plaie de Paris (colour litho)
2779339 L Apache est la plaie de Paris (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Apache is the plague of Paris. 30, 000 criminals against 8000 policemen)

Ned Kelly captured by Police Constable Kelly and railwayman Jesse Dowsett
2654905 Ned Kelly captured by Police Constable Kelly and railwayman Jesse Dowsett, 28 June 1880 (engraving) by Unknown Artist

Dick Turpin with his horse Black Bess on his way to York (colour litho)
2654224 Dick Turpin with his horse Black Bess on his way to York (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Richard Dick Turpin (c.1705 - 7 April 1739)

Spanish Police arrest a smuggler. Behobia, Basque Country, Spain

Prisoners / Old Bailey
Prisoners await their turn at the passage and stairs leading to the dock in the Old Bailey

Illustration from the 'Grand Catechism for Families'. 1907. depicting the Crucifixion of Christ
5306068 Illustration from the 'Grand Catechism for Families'. 1907. depicting the Crucifixion of Christ; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Thumb prints with reference grid superimposed used to identify criminals, 1892 (engraving)
5616551 Thumb prints with reference grid superimposed used to identify criminals, 1892 (engraving); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Criminals and police
5616129 Criminals and police; (add.info.: Cartoon satirizing criminals carrying out their activates, unseen by a blindfolded policeman. 19th Century. 01/01/1875); Universal History Archive/UIG.

The interior of the Bow Street Police Station
5616106 The interior of the Bow Street Police Station; (add.info.: Illustration depicting the interior of the Bow Street Police Station. Dated 19th Century)

The division of the robbery, at the Court of St. James, London, after a work by Isaac Cruikshank, 1796
1000899 The division of the robbery, at the Court of St. James, London, after a work by Isaac Cruikshank, 1796. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte vom Mittelalter bis zur Gegenwart by Eduard Fuchs

Bertillonage, 1850
3478420 Bertillonage, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting 'bertillonage' which was originally, a system for the identification of criminals making use of anthropometric measurements)

Criminals stealing
3478596 Criminals stealing; (add.info.: Woodcut print depicting criminals stealing money and other items of worth from the recently deceased. Dated 16th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Wreckers luring a ship onto rocks, 1850
3478532 Wreckers luring a ship onto rocks, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting wreckers luring a ship onto rocks by means of the lamp on the mounted man's back)

The convict hulk 'Warrior', 1850
3330675 The convict hulk 'Warrior', 1850; (add.info.: Engraving of the chapel on board the convict hulk 'Warrior')

A gang of prisoners in London
3119160 A gang of prisoners in London; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a gang of prisoners in London. Dated 18th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Hand print with reference grid superimposed used to identify criminals, 1892 (photo)
5616550 Hand print with reference grid superimposed used to identify criminals, 1892 (photo); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Engraving depicting Pentonville Prison, London, 19th century
5308889 Engraving depicting Pentonville Prison, London, 19th century; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Pentonville Prison, London. Dated 19th century 01/02/1843); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Wreckers luring a ship onto rocks, 1850
3478531 Wreckers luring a ship onto rocks, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting wreckers luring a ship onto rocks. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Dutch 19th century. illustration. showing the crucified Christ
5306359 Dutch 19th century. illustration. showing the crucified Christ; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Two different sets of thumb prints
5308679 Two different sets of thumb prints; (add.info.: Two different sets of thumb prints. Prints in China were used to identify criminals, while Western police forces were still using photographs)

Ill news for the criminal fraternity
5616173 Ill news for the criminal fraternity; (add.info.: Cartoon titled 'Ill news for the criminal fraternity'. Dated 19th Century. 01/01/1852); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Foot prints, 1850
3478447 Foot prints, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration of foot prints of different individuals, this system was used in identifying criminals. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Pilgrimage to Mariazell, 1836
3479417 Pilgrimage to Mariazell, 1836; (add.info.: Illustration showing pilgrimage to Mariazell, Austria. 1836. Pilgrims were already making their way to the Marian sanctuary in the 12th century)

Grand procession of the auto-da-fe of criminals sentenced by the Inquisition at Lisbon. 18th century (engraving)
534921 Grand procession of the auto-da-fe of criminals sentenced by the Inquisition at Lisbon. 18th century (engraving); Private Collection; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Phalaris, Tyrant of Agrigentum, Sicily, c570 BC commissioned Perillus of Athens to make a brazen bull in which to
531569 Phalaris, Tyrant of Agrigentum, Sicily, c570 BC commissioned Perillus of Athens to make a brazen bull in which to execute criminals

How the introduction of the telegraph assisted British police in capturing criminals
5616172 How the introduction of the telegraph assisted British police in capturing criminals; (add.info.: Illustration depicting how the introduction of the telegraph assisted British police in)

Thumb print with reference grid superimposed used to identify criminals, 1892 (engraving)
5616549 Thumb print with reference grid superimposed used to identify criminals, 1892 (engraving); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Bertillonage, 1850
3478272 Bertillonage, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting 'bertillonage' which was originally, a system for the identification of criminals making use of anthropometric measurements)

Good Criminals
Giordano Affolti

Robbers of the Desert; A Naturalist's Ride in the Atlas Mountains, 1875. Creator: Unknown
Robbers of the Desert; A Naturalist's Ride in the Atlas Mountains, 1875. From Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London] and Galpin

The Firing and Sacking of the Synagogue, 1857. Creator: Unknown
The Firing and Sacking of the Synagogue, 1857. Scene from "Master Walter, the Physician. A Tale of Old London": "They have fired the Synagogue"...[Muriel] said quietly

The Good Samaritan, 1537. Creator: Master of the Good Samaritan
The Good Samaritan, 1537. A traveller going to Jericho from Jerusalem was robbed and left for dead by thieves. The robbers can still be seen: they appear as tiny figures, one carrying a large sword

The Graphic, Front Cover March 20th.1886, 1886. Creator: Unknown
The Graphic, Front Cover March 20th. 1886, 1886. With Lord Dufferin in Burma. The Viceroy's advance guard searching the banks of the Irrawaddy for Dacoits. From "The Graphic

'A Train Robbery in Colorado, 1891. Creator: Unknown
'A Train Robbery in Colorado, 1891. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 44. July to December, 1891

Bandits with Loot, n.d. Creator: Unknown
Bandits with Loot, n.d

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"Criminals: A Glimpse into the Wild Bunch of Humanity" In a world filled with complexities, criminals emerge as enigmatic figures, challenging societal norms and leaving an indelible mark on history. Like The Wild Bunch, they defy expectations and blur the lines between right and wrong. Just as Jesus on the Cross symbolizes redemption, criminals too possess multifaceted narratives that often delve into their pasts. Nicolai A. Yaroshenko's belief that life is everywhere reminds us that even within these outlaws lies a story waiting to be understood. From smugglers navigating treacherous paths to Dick Turpin meeting his fellow highwayman Tom King, we witness alliances forged in the shadows of society. Cover design for Popular Aviation Magazine captures the allure of those who live outside the law, soaring through skies untouched by conventional rules. Yet amidst this captivating underworld lurks betrayal and violence. As Dick Turpin shoots Tom King, we are reminded of how loyalty can crumble under pressure. L'Apache est la plaie de Paris serves as a vivid reminder of crime's impact on urban landscapes - its scars etched upon every corner. Ned Kelly's capture by Police Constable Kelly and railwayman Jesse Dowsett showcases both sides of justice clashing head-on. Tableau synoptic des traits physionomiques reveals how studying criminal features became an attempt at understanding their motives - an intricate puzzle waiting to be solved. Illustrations depicting crime scenes evoke fear but also curiosity about what drives individuals down such dark paths. The image of a man being fired at from a car window while two men in suits observe raises questions about power dynamics and hidden motivations lurking beneath polished facades. Lastly, convict transportation to Australia unveils another chapter in criminal history - exile serving as punishment for transgressions committed across oceans. Intriguing yet unsettling, criminals force us to confront our own moral compasses.