Detective Collection (page 3)

The death of Sherlock Holmes, 1893. Artist: Sidney E Paget
The death of Sherlock Holmes, 1893. Scene from The Adventure of the Final Problem, illustrated by Sidney E Paget, the first artist to draw Sherlock Holmes

1940s tailored suit fashion design illustration

Adam Morfran's Last Case
Henrik Mårtensson

Ex Superintendent George Smith, Special Branch background pictures for Sunday Pictorial Spy Catcher Series taken in Wiltshire and Dorset 3rd April 1963

Dog wearing dark glasses and a trilby hat smoking a pipe

Beatrice Lillie in the comedy film Are You There? - appearing as an acrobat in Bagdad Daddies: the lady detective in a wonderful disguise. Date: 1931

A desperate character. A woman detective pupil at the Baker Street school for lady sleuths, run by Mr Kersey, in disguise as a man puts the finishing touches to her character in order to further a

Indubitably, my dear Watson. Sherlock Holmes explains everything as they leave New Scotland Yard
" Indubitably, my dear Watson". Sherlock Holmes explains everything as they leave New Scotland Yard. To Dr Watson the case was a crossword puzzle he could never hope to solve. October 1953

Detective
The cat detective with a smoking pipe and a magnifying glass is walking down the street.. Iryna Kuznetsova (Iridi)

Just pretend I'm Sherlock Holmes
Christophe Debon

Menace
Shreya Prasad

Cartoons, Conscientious Charles, A Story of the Census - trying to complete the census form accurately, he tries to discover his mother-in-law's true age Date: 1891

New York police identifying criminals using different methods, known as the Bertillon System. Face and head measurement were taken to ensure identity

Fritz Lang's M
Images from Fritz Lang's 1931 film M, including Peter Lorre (1904-1964) as Hans Beckert in his first major film role. Date: circa 1931

Alec Guinness (1914 - 2000) portraying G. K. Chesterton's sleuth Father Brown in the 1954 film of the same name. In the United States the film was marketed under the title "The

Adventures of Sherlock Holmes
864535 Adventures of Sherlock Holmes by Paget, Sidney (1860-1908); (add.info.: The Adventure of Silver Blaze'. Dr Watson, left)

Adventure of Musgrave Ritual
864540 Adventure of Musgrave Ritual by Paget, Sidney (1860-1908); (add.info.: The Adventure of the Musgrave Ritual'. Dr Watson watching Sherlock Holmes going through mementoes of his old cases)

Illustration for The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes
864889 Illustration for The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes by Paget, Sidney (1860-1908); (add.info.: The Adventure of the Final Problem')

Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson investigating
2604020 Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson investigating by Paget, Sidney (1860-1908); (add.info.: "The Adventure of the Musgrave Ritual")

Arthur Conan Doyle The Adventure of the Final Problem Strand Magazine, London, 1893. Illustrated by Sidney E
534779 Arthur Conan Doyle The Adventure of the Final Problem Strand Magazine, London, 1893. Illustrated by Sidney E. Paget (1860-1908), first artist to draw Holmes

Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson investigating
2604019 Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson investigating by Paget, Sidney (1860-1908); (add.info.: "The Adventure of Silver Blaze": Encounter between Silas Brown)

Adventure of Yellow Face
864548 Adventure of Yellow Face by Paget, Sidney (1860-1908); (add.info.: The Adventure of the Yellow Face'. Jack Grant Munro, suspicious of his wife's actions)

Illustration for The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes
864890 Illustration for The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes by Paget, Sidney (1860-1908); (add.info.: The Adventure of the Final Problem')

Adventure of Musgrave Ritual
864544 Adventure of Musgrave Ritual by Paget, Sidney (1860-1908); (add.info.: The Adventure of the Musgrave Ritual'. Holmes, left)

Elliot Ness, 1930s (b/w photo)
1706375 Elliot Ness, 1930s (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Eliot Ness FBI agent who led the investigations into Al Capone and his gang in Chicago between 1929)

Arthur Conan Doyle The Adventure of the Final Problem Strand Magazine, London, 1893. Illustrated by Sidney E
534781 Arthur Conan Doyle The Adventure of the Final Problem Strand Magazine, London, 1893. Illustrated by Sidney E. Paget (1860-1908), the first artist to draw Sherlock Holmes

Adolphus Dolly Williamson
3585966 Adolphus Dolly Williamson by Sambourne, Edward Linley (1844-1910) (after); (add.info.: Cartoon in Punch magazine 1883)

Samuel Dashiell HAMMETT
6203506 Samuel Dashiell HAMMETT by American Photographer; (add.info.: Samuel Dashiell HAMMETT (27 May 1894 - 10 January 1961), American writer

Sherlock Holmes uptodate (litho)
7201781 Sherlock Holmes uptodate (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sherlock Holmes uptodate)

PRIVATE EYE the brand of the private investigation agency "Pinkerton National Detective Agency"
6203532 PRIVATE EYE the brand of the private investigation agency " Pinkerton National Detective Agency" by American School

THE PHOTOGRAPHIC DETECTIVE, 1855
7206363 THE PHOTOGRAPHIC DETECTIVE, 1855 by Bede, Cuthbert (1827-89); (add.info.: HISTORY OF PHOTOGRAPHY The Photographic detective)

President Lincoln on Battle-Field of Antietam, October 1862. Creator: Alexander Gardner
President Lincoln on Battle-Field of Antietam, October 1862. Albumen print, pl. 23 from the album " Gardners Photographic Sketch Book of the War, vol. 1" (1866)

Eugene Francois Vidocq (Eugene-Francois) (1775-1857) arrested bandits who assaulted
AIS5373956 Eugene Francois Vidocq (Eugene-Francois) (1775-1857) arrested bandits who assaulted the stagecoach in the woods of Senart (France) by French School, (19th century); Musee de la Police

An important clue, measuring footsteps (litho)
3652399 An important clue, measuring footsteps (litho) by Morrow, Albert (1863-1927); Private Collection; (add.info.: An important clue, measuring footsteps)

The detective, new style, in the laboratory (litho)
3652397 The detective, new style, in the laboratory (litho) by Morrow, Albert (1863-1927); Private Collection; (add.info.: The detective, new style, in the laboratory)

Paris detective Paul Jaume carrying out an interrogation (litho)
6014083 Paris detective Paul Jaume carrying out an interrogation (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Paris detective Paul Jaume carrying out an interrogation)

Sketching and Photographing on Board Ship (engraving)
1047071 Sketching and Photographing on Board Ship (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketching and Photographing on Board Ship)

How The Rome Police Were To Get Back A Precious, Stolen Painting By Sassoferrato (Colour Litho)
2798477 How The Rome Police Were To Get Back A Precious, Stolen Painting By Sassoferrato (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

News stand in Central London
A news stand in Central London, with a wide variety of magazines and newspapers. Date: circa 1960

The Speckled Band by Arthur Conan Doyle from his own short story. First produced at the Adelphi Theatre, 4 June 1910, this production at the Globe Theatre, Shaftesbury Avenue, London

James Butler (Wild Bill) Hickok (1817 - 1876), (colour litho)
3105566 James Butler (Wild Bill) Hickok (1817 - 1876), (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; American, out of copyright

Vautrin, illustration from Le Pere Goriot by Honore de Balzac (1799-1850
CHT207677 Vautrin, illustration from Le Pere Goriot by Honore de Balzac (1799-1850) (engraving) (b/w photo) by Daumier, Honore (1808-79) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

It Passed with a Rattle and a Roar, illustration for The Final Problem
STC176435 It Passed with a Rattle and a Roar, illustration for The Final Problem by Arthur Conan Doyle (1859-1930), published in Strand Magazine, December 1893 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Paget

The Death of Sherlock Holmes, illustration for The Final Problem
STC176434 The Death of Sherlock Holmes, illustration for The Final Problem by Arthur Conan Doyle (1859-1930), published in Strand Magazine, December 1893 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Paget

Then he stood by the fire: scene from the Sherlock Holmes mystery A Scandal in Bohemia, by Arthur Conan Doyle (litho)
6029498 Then he stood by the fire: scene from the Sherlock Holmes mystery A Scandal in Bohemia, by Arthur Conan Doyle (litho) by Paget

Disguises used by Parisian detective Paul Jaume (litho)
6014086 Disguises used by Parisian detective Paul Jaume (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Disguises used by Parisian detective Paul Jaume)

Marie-Francois Goron, Chief of the Paris Detective Police, in his office (litho)
6014081 Marie-Francois Goron, Chief of the Paris Detective Police, in his office (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Marie-Francois Goron)

Punch cartoon: Adolphus Williamson, British police officer and first head of the Detective Branch of the Metropolitan
6034976 Punch cartoon: Adolphus Williamson, British police officer and first head of the Detective Branch of the Metropolitan Police (engraving) by Sambourne

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"Unraveling Mysteries: The Enigmatic World of Detectives" Step into the captivating realm of detectives, where brilliant minds like Sherlock Holmes and Hercule Poirot reign supreme. From the pages of classic literature to the silver screen, these iconic characters have left an indelible mark on our imaginations. Sherlock Holmes, portrayed by Basil Rathbone and Jeremy Brett, embodies the quintessential detective with his razor-sharp intellect and uncanny ability to solve even the most perplexing cases. Whether he's donning his signature deerstalker hat or deducing clues from a reverie-like state, Holmes captivates us with his unparalleled brilliance. Intriguing cover illustrations featuring Christie Poirot add another layer to this mysterious world. With his meticulous attention to detail and distinctive mustache, Hercule Poirot brings a touch of elegance to crime-solving. His presence is as unmistakable as the famous book covers that bear his name. Accompanied by Dr. John Watson in their first-class carriage or observed intently by Watson himself, Sherlock Holmes showcases not only keen observation skills but also a deep bond between two friends embarking on thrilling adventures together. Even beyond fiction, real-life detectives leave their mark. Cid Officers disguised as dockers remind us that solving crimes requires dedication and sometimes going undercover for justice's sake. The artistry of Sidney Paget comes alive through illustrations capturing pivotal moments in detective stories such as "The Adventure of Silver Blaze. " These images transport us back in time when mysteries unfolded before our eyes alongside Holmes' relentless questioning techniques. Arthur Conan Doyle's words come alive when we imagine Holmes opening a box containing a single cigar or witness Dr. John Watson observing him tirelessly working on intricate puzzles, and is within these small details that we find ourselves immersed in their world – one filled with suspenseful twists and turns at every corner.