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NAST: TWEED RING CARTOON. The Tammany Lords and Their Constituents. One of Thomas Nasts vitriolic attacks on William M. Boss Tweed and the Tweed Ring published shortly before the New York state

BLACKWELLs ISLAND, 1876. Prisoners at Blackwells Island, New York City, surrendering their spoons after meal time. Wood engraving from an American newspaper of 1876

PRISON, 19th CENTURY. The Prison Group. Steel engraving, 19th century, after a painting by Firmin Bouvy

BLACKWELLs ISLAND, 1868. Old and young offenders bound for the city prison on Blackwells Island, New York. Color wood engraving from an American newspaper of 1868

STOCKS, 16th CENTURY. Stocks as used in the 16th century. Wood engraving, 19th century

SING SING PRISON, 1853. The mess room in the prison at Sing Sing, New York. Wood engraving from an American newspaper of 1853

CRIME: POLICEMAN. A Black Maria in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Wood engraving, 1852

HOGARTH: RAKEs PROGRESS. Prison Scene. Steel engraving, c1840, after William Hogarth

LONDON: CHILDRENs PRISON. Boys exercising at Tothill Fields Prison: wood engraving, 1861, from Henry Mayhews London Labour and the London Poor

JOHN HOWARD (c1726-1790). Title page of an American edition, 1831, of The Memoirs of John Howard. Copper engraving, American, 1831

DEBTORs PRISON. A debtor in the Marshalsea Prison in London, England, wearing a weighted iron collar on his hands. 18th century line engraving

ROBERT CATESBY (1573-1605). English conspirator. The death of Robert Catesby after the Gunpowder Plot conspirators last stand against the royal authorities, 8 November 1605

LUDLOW STREET JAIL, 1868. The interior of a cell in the Ludlow Street Jail, situated at the corner of Ludlow Street and Essex Market Place, New York City

JOHN DUDLEY (1502?-1553). Duke of Northumberland. English soldier and Lady Jane Grey conspirator. Stipple engraving, 1836, after the painting by Hans Holbein

PRISON: THE TOMBS, 1871. The temporary pen at the Tombs in New York City for the detention of drunks, vagrants and other street sweepings. Wood engraving, 1871

DINNER AT SING SING, c1878. Convicts marching into dinner at Sing Sing Prison, New York. Wood engraving, 1878

JAMESTOWN: WOMEN. Female convicts transported from English prisons arriving in Jamestown, Virginia as indentured servants, although often becoming wives in mass weddings with the male settlers

POLICE CORRUPTION, 1882. Wood engraving, American, 1882

SING SING PRISON, 1853. Convicts marching to supper at the prison at Sing Sing, New York. Wood engraving from an American newspaper of 1853

SING SING PRISON, 1853. Hat making by prison inmates at Sing Sing, New York: wood engraving from an American newspaper of 1853

PRISONERS, 1842. Prisoners in the State Penitentiary at Auburn, New York. Wood engraving, 1842

COLONIAL PILLORY. A Pillory as used in colonial America. Wood engraving, 19th century

ARTHUR SPRING (fl. 1853). American criminal. Wood engraving, American, 1853

POLICEMAN, 1878. A policeman making a street arrest. Wood engraving, American, 1878

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"The Criminal: A Glimpse into the Dark World" Step into the realm of crime, where shadows dance and secrets unfold. Antonio Maria Fabres y Costa's captivating painting, "The Thief, " portrays a figure shrouded in mystery, his eyes gleaming with cunning as he plots his next move. Influenced by notorious outlaws like Butch Cassidy and his gang, known as "The Wild Bunch, " we delve into a time when bank and train robbers reigned supreme. Their audacious exploits left law enforcement baffled and ordinary citizens captivated by their daring escapades. As we explore the underbelly of society, William Hogarth's plate III from "A Rake's Progress" reveals a world of debauchery and moral decay. In this scene titled "Revelling with Harlots, " we witness the consequences that befall those who succumb to temptation. Fingerprints sheets become crucial evidence at London's Old Bailey, where justice is served for crimes committed. The weighty gavel falls upon those found guilty while Gustave Doré's haunting wood engraving depicts Newgate Prison's exercise yard—a chilling reminder of lost freedom. From infamous events like "The Great Train Robbery" to real-life criminals such as Salvatore Giuliano, whose actions shook Sicily to its core—crime has always held an undeniable allure. Satire on phrenology reminds us that even scientific theories attempted to decipher criminal minds but often fell short in understanding their complexities. Enter the realm of fiction with Sherlock Holmes locked in mortal combat against Professor Moriarty at Reichenbach Falls—the iconic moment immortalized by Sidney Paget’s wood engraving for Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s “The Adventure of the Final Problem. ” Holmes' battle against evil showcases both the brilliance and darkness within humanity. Through these glimpses into history and artistry, we are reminded that behind every criminal lies a story.