Behind Bars Collection

Rick Wakeman seen here in 1977 after recently rejoined the "Yes"group
Rick Wakeman seen here in 1977 after recently rejoined the " Yes" group. He is at the Old Bailey to promote his album " Criminal Record". October 1977 77 5884

He tells us: don t cry, Act! from Scenes from the Private and Public Life of Animals, ca. 1837-47

Boer War themed Christmas cards, featuring Boer leaders Paul Kruger and Piet Joubert as captive animals
6030983 Boer War themed Christmas cards, featuring Boer leaders Paul Kruger and Piet Joubert as captive animals, 1900 (chromolitho) by English School

"The Pilgrims now, to gratify the Flesh"from The Pilgrim
5615790 " The Pilgrims now, to gratify the Flesh" from The Pilgrims Progress From This World, To That Which Is To Come by John Bunyan (1628-1688)

L Affaire Desclaux, Cover of Le Mot magazine
740555 L Affaire Desclaux, Cover of Le Mot magazine, Februrary 20 1915 (letterpress & litho) by Iribe, Paul (1883-1935); Private Collection; (add.info)

Return to prison (colour litho)
5229055 Return to prison (colour litho) by Robida, Albert (1848-1926) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Return to prison)

Richard Johnson, Kim Novak, Lilli Palmer, Vittorio De Sica and Angela Lansbury on the set of The Amorous Adventures of Moll Flanders filming a scene set in Newgate Prison, at Shepperton Studios

Richard Brierss show stealing performance as Malvolio in Kenneth Branaghs Twelfth Night 27th November 1987

Burglar Bob the Boxer: 21 years old Bobby Walker is on parole from the State Prison in Connecticut, U.S.A. He is here to fight John L. Gardner at the Royal Albert Hall on Tuesday next

The Bostonians in Distress, November 19, 1774. Creator: Attributed to Philip Dawe
The Bostonians in Distress, November 19, 1774

Fleet Prison, London, c1820
Interior view of poor debtors room in Fleet Prison, London, c1820; back view of a man looking out through bars

A Cuban courtship, c1920. From Souvenir Album from Havana Cuba. [Harris Bros. Company, Havana, Cuba, c1920]

Captured man-eating tiger blamed for 200 deaths, Calcutta, India, c1903. Artist: Underwood & Underwood
Captured man-eating tiger blamed for 200 deaths, Calcutta, India, 1903. Stereoscopic card

The Liberation of St Peter, 1514. Artist: Raphael
The Liberation of St Peter, 1514. The story in the New Testament says that King Herod took Peter prisoner and intended to have him killed

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

Guy the 33 stone silver back Gorilla behind bars at the London Z00

William Sommers, engraved by R. Clamp, 1794 (engraving) (b / w photo)
XJF342434 William Sommers, engraved by R. Clamp, 1794 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Harding, S. (18th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

A New Play called Canterburie, 1641 (engraving) (b / w photo)
XJF250709 A New Play called Canterburie, 1641 (engraving) (b/w photo) by English School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: William Laud)

Animal in captivity, conceptual image

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"Behind Bars: Unveiling the Enigma of Captivity and Freedom" Step into a world where mystery defies decency, as depicted in "Le mystere est exempt de pudeur" (1935), a captivating collage and gouache creation on paper. Explore the depths of confinement through the poignant image of Marguerite Steinheil's daughter visiting her mother in Saint-Lazare Prison, Paris, portrayed in vibrant litho colors. Amidst these bars, an unexpected voice urges us to action rather than tears with "He tells us: don't cry, Act. " from the thought-provoking scenes of Animal's private and public life. Witness how even during times of war like the Boer War, Christmas cards transformed Boer leaders Paul Kruger and Piet Joubert into captive animals through striking chromolitho prints. "The Pilgrims now, to gratify the Flesh, " reminds us that imprisonment can take many forms - not just physical but also mental or spiritual. Delve further into scandalous affairs with L'Affaire Desclaux showcased on Le Mot magazine's cover. Travel back in time to witness historical struggles such as "The Bostonians in Distress" (1774) by Philip Dawe depicting their fight for freedom against oppressive forces. Experience Fleet Prison's haunting ambiance captured in a litho print from London around 1820. Yet amidst captivity lies hope for love and connection; discover a Cuban courtship scene from the 1920s that blossoms within confined spaces. Marvel at Underwood & Underwood's powerful photograph capturing a man-eating tiger blamed for countless deaths in Calcutta during 1903. Finally, find solace in Raphael's masterpiece "The Liberation of St Peter" (1514), reminding us that even behind seemingly impenetrable bars, liberation is possible. Let these diverse glimpses into captivity ignite contemplation about its complexities and the yearning for freedom that resides within us all.