Trespassing Collection

One Kind of Picnic - Another by H. M. Bateman 2 of 2
A group attempt a countryside picnic but are beset with problems ranging from angry wasps to an irate landowner. The picture is in direct contrast to a companion picture to this

Deer Gatecrashing Lunch
A deer in Richmond Park, Surrey, England, gatecrashes a cows lunch at its trough

French cartoon depicting the Kaiser Wilhelm II trespassing into Morocco. The Algeciras Conference of 1906 took place in
5617192 French cartoon depicting the Kaiser Wilhelm II trespassing into Morocco. The Algeciras Conference of 1906 took place in Algeciras, Spain, and lasted from 16 January to 7 April

Kern County, California is largely in the hands of big landowners, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Kern County, California is largely in the hands of big landowners. Also it is a mecca for migrants from the Southwest. [Signs

Mr Pickwick awakened by Captain Boldwig, frontispiece from The Pickwick Papers by Charles Dickens (colour litho)
KW392572 Mr Pickwick awakened by Captain Boldwig, frontispiece from The Pickwick Papers by Charles Dickens (colour litho) by Rainey, William (1852-1936); Private Collection

Trespass Offering of the Poor 1840
This depicts a trespass offering (also known as a guilt offering) which was a sacrifice made as a compensation payment for transgressions that were committed through ignorance

Enraged Vicar, March 1, 1807. March 1, 1807. Creator: Thomas Rowlandson
Enraged Vicar, March 1, 1807

The Gamekeeper, from Four and Twenty Toilers, pub. 1900 (colour lithograph). accompanies verse by E.V. Lucas (Edward Verrall Lucas) (1868 – 1938);

The Terrors of the Law, 1881 (1891). Artist: George du Maurier
The Terrors of the Law, 1881 (1891). A print from Society Pictures, drawn by George du Maurier, selected from Punch, Volume II, London, 1891

Dang it pincher hold un fast!, 19th century. Encouraged by a farmer, a dog chases a hunter or poacher up a tree

A man fishing illegally. This is werry pleasant here if I doesent get cotched

A Country Practitioner about to serve an ejectment

Girl, 8, looking curiously through an opening in a straw fence

Five dogs reading a notice on a New Year card
Five dogs reading a warning notice on a New Year card. Date: circa 1890s

Right of Way
BAL59375 Right of Way by Ritchie, John (fl.1858-75); Haynes Fine Art at the Bindery Galleries, Broadway; (add.info.: Movement for Open Spaces, 1860s and 1870 s; ); English, out of copyright

Two signs Baden verboten and Privatgrundstueck, Betreten verboten, German for Bathing prohibited and Private property, keep off, prohibition signs on the beach, wire mesh fence

Billiards Illustrated - Spot Barred
A relaxing Vicar, just about to don his tripey bathing suit and take a dip at a likelt spot, is thwarted by a zealous landowner

No Trespassing sign - Wyoming - USA
JZ-4168 No Trespassing sign Wyoming - USA No Trespassing sign - Wyoming - USA Jim Zipp Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Private No Entry
A mischievous boy ignores a sign on a gate stating, Private - No Entry and squeezes through. c.1945

Prospector trespassing on the Ute Reservation, 1870s
White miner caught illegally prospecting on the Ute reservation, Colorado, 1870s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Trackside Railway Warning Sign
Midland and Great Northern Joint Railway - Trespassers will be Prosecuted by order - Railway trackside warning sign

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"Trespassing: A Historical Perspective on Boundaries and Consequences" In the world of trespassing, unexpected encounters unfold. Deer Gatecrashing Lunch captures a humorous moment as these graceful creatures boldly join an unsuspecting picnic, reminding us that nature knows no boundaries. However, history reveals darker tales surrounding this act. In Crimes and Punishments, we witness a peasant resorting to extreme measures when catching a tramp stealing plums from his tree. The vivid lithographs from L'Assiette au Beurre depict the harsh consequences faced by those who dare to cross into forbidden territory. The theme continues with another chilling illustration where a landowner takes matters into his own hands, resulting in tragedy. These haunting images remind us of the power dynamics at play within society during early 20th-century Kern County, California - where big landowners held immense control. Shifting gears towards literature, Mr Pickwick's rude awakening by Captain Boldwig in The Pickwick Papers serves as a metaphorical reminder that transgressions often come with unforeseen consequences. Even seemingly harmless actions can disrupt established norms and provoke strong reactions. Delving deeper into historical context, Trespass Offering of the Poor offers insight into how societal structures have treated those who trespassed out of necessity rather than malice. This poignant image prompts reflection on compassion and justice for marginalized individuals throughout history. On the other side of the spectrum lies Hunting Posted Property - an image capturing defiance against established boundaries. It highlights conflicts between personal rights and property ownership while showcasing DuPont Magazine's cover artistry. Artistic expressions also shed light on defense mechanisms triggered by trespassers through Defence's pencil & wash depiction from c. 1849-50 or Thomas Rowlandson's Enraged Vicar from March 1st, 1807 - both revealing human emotions ranging from anger to fear when confronted with intruders. Amidst all these stories emerges The Gamekeeper, a colorful lithograph from Four and Twenty Toilers.