Villain Collection

DOYLE: SHERLOCK HOLMES. Sherlock Holmes and Professor Moriarty locked in mortal combat at the Reichenbach Falls. Wood engraving after a drawing by Sidney Paget from the Strand magazine for Sir Arthur

DOYLE: SHERLOCK HOLMES. Sherlock Holmes (left) concludes an interview with the Napoleon of crime, Professor Moriarty. Wood engraving after a drawing by Sidney Paget from the Strand magazine for Sir

Peter Cushing
PETER WILTON CUSHING British actor famous for appearing in Hammer Horror films, in Star Wars and as a cinematic Dr Who, pictured as Sir Palomides in the film, The Black Knight

Long John Silver / Parrot
For generations of readers, the archetypal pirate is Long John Silver, the devious and malevolent villain of Robert Louis Stevensons Treasure Island - parrot and all !

Cymbeline - title page - Iachimo emerges from the trunk as Imogen sleeps. 1862

Bulldog Drummond / Sapper
Bound he may be, but in a moment the square-jawed hero will rescue the girl from the evil clutches of the villain

FLASH GORDON, 1936. The Emperor Ming, played by Charles Middleton

Lupino Lane in Pirates beware, 1928
SILENT FILM STILL: PIRATES. Lupino Lane in Pirates beware, 1928

SILENT FILM STILL: PIRATES. Lupino Lane in Pirates Beware, 1928

Caricature of Edgar Bruce, actor-manager
Caricature of Tom Mead (1821-1889), English actor, frequently cast as the villain because of his deep voice. In 1882 he played the role of the Apothecary in Henry Irvings production of Romeo

Monster Carrying Limp Woman
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A 15th Century French villain
5616092 A 15th Century French villain; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a 15th Century French villain. Dated 15th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

King Richard III taking Richard, Duke of York from his mother's arms, 1860 (engraving)
1579554 King Richard III taking Richard, Duke of York from his mother's arms, 1860 (engraving); (add.info.: Engraving of King Richard III taking Richard, Duke of York from his mother's arms)

Montague Tigg (colour litho)
2775605 Montague Tigg (colour litho) by Reynolds, Frank (1876-1953); Private Collection; (add.info.: Montague Tigg from Martin Chuzzlewit, by Charles Dickens)

Richard Burton filming Brighton, Sussex. The film is called Villain. Richard Burton co-stars with Ian McShane T. P. McKenna Donald Sinden Nigel Davenport Richard Burton spent today on Brighton Pier

Darth Vader paid a visit to Hinckley in August 1983. The character from Star Wars was at the Wightmans store to meet and greet people and sign autographs

The Babes in the Wood, pantomime, Theatre Royal, York
The Babes in the Wood, pantomime, at the Theatre Royal, York. circa 1915

Robert Macaire philantrope, 19th century. Creator: Honore Daumier
Robert Macaire philantrope, 19th century. Robert Macaire, philanthropist

Réglement de comptes, 19th century. Creator: Honore Daumier
Reglement de comptes, 19th century. Settlement of accounts

Robert Macaire commis-voyageur, 19th century. Creator: Honore Daumier
Robert Macaire commis-voyageur, 19th century. Robert Macaire travelling clerk

Argument irrésistible, 19th century. Creator: Honore Daumier
Argument irresistible, 19th century

Robert Macaire commissionnaire, 19th century. Creator: Honore Daumier
Robert Macaire commissionnaire, 19th century

Robert Macaire professeur de français, 19th century. Creator: Honore Daumier
Robert Macaire professeur de francais, 19th century. Robert Macaire, French professor

Macaire Hértier-Philantrope, 19th century. Creator: Honore Daumier
Macaire Hertier-Philantrope, 19th century

Qu'as-tu donc, Robert?... 19th century. Creator: Honore Daumier
Qu'as-tu donc, Robert?... 19th century. What have you done Robert?

Robert Macaire Directeur, 19th century. Creator: Honore Daumier
Robert Macaire Directeur, 19th century. Robert Macaire Director

Robert Macaire banquier et juré, 19th century. Creator: Honore Daumier
Robert Macaire banquier et jure, 19th century. Robert Macaire banker and juror

Oui, monsieur, vous voyez en moi une victime, 19th century. Creator: Honore Daumier
Oui, monsieur, vous voyez en moi une victime, 19th century. Robert Macaire - Yes, sir, you see in me a victim

Dis donc, Macaire, qué que c'est que c'thé... 19th century. Creator: Honore Daumier
Dis donc, Macaire, que que c'est que c'the... 19th century. Robert Macaire - Goodness, Macaire, what is it?

Une querelle d'allemand, 19th century. Creator: Honore Daumier
Une querelle d'allemand, 19th century. A German quarrel

Le scelerat Damiens, 1757. Creator: Gabriel de Saint-Aubin
Le scelerat Damiens, 1757

The Actor Nakamura Nakazo I as Watanabe no Tsuna in the Play Shitenno Tonoi no... c. 1781. Creator: Shunsho
The Actor Nakamura Nakazo I as Watanabe no Tsuna in the Play Shitenno Tonoi no Kisewata, Performed at the Nakamura Theater in the Eleventh Month, 1781, Japan, c. 1781

The Actor Ichimura Uzaemon IX as Asahina no Sabura in the Play Tsukisenu Haru Hagoromo... c. 1777. Creator: Shunsho
The Actor Ichimura Uzaemon IX as Asahina no Sabura in the Play Tsukisenu Haru Hagoromo Soga, Performed at the Ichimura Theater in the First Month, 1777, Japan, c. 1777

The Actor Nakamura Nakazo I as Izu no Jiro Disguised as Kemmaku no Sabu in the Play... c. 1769. Creator: Shunsho
The Actor Nakamura Nakazo I as Izu no Jiro Disguised as Kemmaku no Sabu in the Play Edo-zakura Sono Omokage, Performed at the Nakamura Theater in the Fifth Month, 1769, Japan, c. 1769

The Actor Nakamura Nakazo I as Osada no Taro (?) in the Play Ima o Sakari Suehiro Genji... c. 1768. Creator: Shunsho
The Actor Nakamura Nakazo I as Osada no Taro (?) in the Play Ima o Sakari Suehiro Genji (?), Performed at the Nakamura Theater (?) in the Eleventh Month, 1768 (?), Japan, c. 1768

The Actor Ichikawa Danjuro V as Momonoi Wakasanosuke Yasuchika (?) in the Play... c. 1771. Creator: Shunsho
The Actor Ichikawa Danjuro V as Momonoi Wakasanosuke Yasuchika (?) in the Play Kanadehon Chushingura (?), Performed at the Nakamura Theater (?) in the Fifth Month, 1771 (?), Japan, c. 1771

The Actor Nakamura Nakazo I as Kusunoki Masayuki Disguised as Uji no Joetsu, in the Play... c 1780. Creator: Shunsho
The Actor Nakamura Nakazo I as Kusunoki Masayuki Disguised as Uji no Joetsu, in the Play Go Taiheiki Shirishi-banashi, Performed at the Morita Theater in the Fourth Month, 1780, Japan, c. 1780

Villain, Thou Diest, plate ten from Othello, 1844. Creator: Theodore Chasseriau
Villain, Thou Diest, plate ten from Othello, 1844

The Actor Nakamura Nakazo I in the Role of an Evil Courtier, Probably Prince Takahito... c. 1775. Creator: Shunsho
The Actor Nakamura Nakazo I in the Role of an Evil Courtier, Probably Prince Takahito, Illegitimate Son of Emperor Takakura, Disguised as Aso no Matsuwaka

Villain, Thou Diest, plate ten from Othello, 1844. Creator: Theodore Chasseriau
Villain, Thou Diest, plate ten from Othello, 1844

Villain, Thou Diest, plate ten from Othello, 1844. Creator: Theodore Chasseriau
Villain, Thou Diest, plate ten from Othello, 1844

Theatre Villains, Old Style and New Style Date: 1863

Theatre Villains, The Smuggler, Ideal and Real Date: 1863

Theatre Villains, Shakespeare's King Richard III, 1832 and 1862 Date: 1863

Uriah Heep, law clerk in David Copperfield
Uriah Heep, law clerk in the novel David Copperfield (1849-1850) by Charles Dickens. Date: 1884

Emma Peel dispatching a villain as John Steed admires her handiwork, from The Avengers action TV series, (played by Diana Rigg and Patrick McNee). Date: 1973

Swordstick Sale 1940 Military Weapons Swords
swordstick, sale, 1940, military, weapons, swords, daggers, knives, villain, defends, dramatic, novelette, death, pink, richard, magazine, art, front, cover, history, historical, 10084795

The actor Sawamura Sojuro in the role of Kudo Suketsuno, in the Soga Brothers Revenge, c. 1804-17 (colour woodcut)
GLS314164 The actor Sawamura Sojuro in the role of Kudo Suketsuno, in the Soga Brothers Revenge, c.1804-17 (colour woodcut) by Toyokuni, Utagawa (1769-1825); 36.8x25.4 cm; Art Gallery and Museum

The Attack on the Lyon Mail Coach between Lieusaint and Melun by Highwaymen, April 1796, from Le Petit Journal
CHT167960 The Attack on the Lyon Mail Coach between Lieusaint and Melun by Highwaymen, April 1796, from Le Petit Journal, 1907 (colour litho) by French School

The Tale Red Riding Hood, page from Stories or Tales of the Past. With Moralites by Charles Perrault
3482441 The Tale Red Riding Hood, page from Stories or Tales of the Past. With Moralites by Charles Perrault, Paris: Claude Barbin, 1697 (print & woodcut on paper) by Clouzier

Bill Sykes and his dog, from Charles Dickens: A Gossip about his Life, by Thomas Archer, published c
STC267636 Bill Sykes and his dog, from Charles Dickens: A Gossip about his Life, by Thomas Archer, published c.1894 (litho) (later colouration) by Barnard

Samurai Combat (colour woodblock print)
CHT176847 Samurai Combat (colour woodblock print) by Japanese School, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; © Archives Charmet

Medieval soldier in long tunic on horseback
6338994 Medieval soldier in long tunic on horseback by Villain (19th century); (add.info.: Medieval soldier in long tunic on horseback. Cavalry from Bible 10, Manuscripts in the Bibliotheque royale)

Nobleman reclining on a Byzantine bed of the 9th century (from an illuminated manuscript in the Bibliotheque Royale)
6338976 Nobleman reclining on a Byzantine bed of the 9th century (from an illuminated manuscript in the Bibliotheque Royale) by Villain (19th century); (add.info)

Louis the German (c)
6338965 Louis the German (c by Villain (19th century); (add.info.: Louis the German (c. 806-876), or Louis II, first king of East Francia

Bas-relief from the tomb of Hincmar (806-882), Archbishop of Reims and adviser to Charles the Bald
6338962 Bas-relief from the tomb of Hincmar (806-882), Archbishop of Reims and adviser to Charles the Bald, Carolingian Emperor

Chair with ornate carved back and cushion with tassels, and scriptorium or inkstand, 10th century
6338951 Chair with ornate carved back and cushion with tassels, and scriptorium or inkstand, 10th century by Villain (19th century); (add.info)

King David chanting psalms on a harp
6338945 King David chanting psalms on a harp by Villain (19th century); (add.info.: King David chanting psalms on a harp. From a figure in Charles the Balds illuminated First Bible, Vivian Bible)

Charlemagne or Charles the Great, King of the Franks, Emperor of the Romans, 748-814
6338921 Charlemagne or Charles the Great, King of the Franks, Emperor of the Romans, 748-814 by Villain (19th century); (add.info.: Charlemagne or Charles the Great, King of the Franks)

Carloman I, King of the Franks, younger brother of Charlemagne, 751-771
6338919 Carloman I, King of the Franks, younger brother of Charlemagne, 751-771 by Villain (19th century); (add.info.: Carloman I, King of the Franks, younger brother of Charlemagne, 751-771)

Emperor Charlemagne or Charles the Great (748-814), King of the Franks, receiving ambassadors of Constantine
6338914 Emperor Charlemagne or Charles the Great (748-814), King of the Franks, receiving ambassadors of Constantine, Byzantine Emperor by Villain (19th century); (add.info)

Figures from Aachen Cathedral showing Emperor Charlemagne (748-814) holding a church 1, 2, and his sword 3
6338908 Figures from Aachen Cathedral showing Emperor Charlemagne (748-814) holding a church 1, 2, and his sword 3 by Villain (19th century); (add.info)

Emperor Charlemagne (748-814) genuflecting as he receives the standard of Rome from St
6338899 Emperor Charlemagne (748-814) genuflecting as he receives the standard of Rome from St by Villain (19th century); (add.info)

Portrait and coins of Pepin the Short (714-768), King of the Franks, first Carolingian king
6338897 Portrait and coins of Pepin the Short (714-768), King of the Franks, first Carolingian king by Villain (19th century); (add.info.: Portrait and coins of Pepin the Short (714-768)

Carloman I, King of the Franks, younger brother of Charlemagne, 751-771
6338896 Carloman I, King of the Franks, younger brother of Charlemagne, 751-771 by Villain (19th century); (add.info.: Carloman I, King of the Franks, younger brother of Charlemagne, 751-771)

Sceptre, seal and throne of Dagobert I (c)
6338879 Sceptre, seal and throne of Dagobert I (c by Villain (19th century); (add.info.: Sceptre, seal and throne of Dagobert I (c. 603-639), king of Austrasia, all the Franks, Neustria and Burgundy

Saint Odile (c)
6338875 Saint Odile (c by Villain (19th century); (add.info.: Saint Odile (c.662-720), Abbess of Strasbourg, patron saint of the blind, her father Eticho or Adalrich, Duke of Alsace

Tomb of Clovis I (c)
6338844 Tomb of Clovis I (c by Villain (19th century); (add.info.: Tomb of Clovis I (c.466-511), first king of the Franks, Basilica of Saint-Denis, Paris. In crown and chlamys (cloak). Clovis 1er

Sword, scabbard, signet ring, buckle and other objects found in the tomb of Childeric I (c)
6338839 Sword, scabbard, signet ring, buckle and other objects found in the tomb of Childeric I (c by Villain (19th century); (add.info.: Sword, scabbard, signet ring)

Statue of Clotilde (c)
6338835 Statue of Clotilde (c by Villain (19th century); (add.info.: Statue of Clotilde (c.474-545), Saint Clotilde, wife of Clovis I, first queen of the Franks

French womens costumes of the 13th century
6340134 French womens costumes of the 13th century by Villain (19th century); (add.info.: French womens costumes of the 13th century. From a manuscript in Rouen Library, the Metamorphosis of Ovid)

Royal wedding ceremony from Guillaume de Tyrs manuscript History of Foreign Wars, and figure of Adelaide of Burgundy
6340126 Royal wedding ceremony from Guillaume de Tyrs manuscript History of Foreign Wars, and figure of Adelaide of Burgundy

Crusading knights of the era of King Louis IX, Saint Louis, 1214-1270
6340110 Crusading knights of the era of King Louis IX, Saint Louis, 1214-1270 by Villain (19th century); (add.info.: Crusading knights of the era of King Louis IX, Saint Louis, 1214-1270)

Bagpipe players, falconer with hood and glove, and man with portative organ
6340091 Bagpipe players, falconer with hood and glove, and man with portative organ by Villain (19th century); (add.info.: Bagpipe players, falconer with hood and glove, and man with portative organ)

Knights of the time of King Philip II of France, 1165-1223
6340074 Knights of the time of King Philip II of France, 1165-1223 by Villain (19th century); (add.info.: Knights of the time of King Philip II of France, 1165-1223)

Men in helmets, hauberk, tunic with shield with coat of arms and sword, and civil costume of hooded robe and surcoat
6340057 Men in helmets, hauberk, tunic with shield with coat of arms and sword, and civil costume of hooded robe and surcoat, 12th century by Villain (19th century); (add.info.: Men in helmets)

Constance of Castile (1136-1160), Queen of France to King Louis VII, from her tomb effigy in the basilica of
6340049 Constance of Castile (1136-1160), Queen of France to King Louis VII, from her tomb effigy in the basilica of Saint-Denis

Knight in costume for a tournament, 12th century
6340045 Knight in costume for a tournament, 12th century by Villain (19th century); (add.info.: Knight in costume for a tournament, 12th century)

Knight on horesback in helmet and hauberk (from an 11th century psalter) and Geoffrey V with shield with four lions
6340039 Knight on horesback in helmet and hauberk (from an 11th century psalter) and Geoffrey V with shield with four lions rampant by Villain (19th century); (add.info)

Cavalry battle between Crusaders and Saracens, 12th century
6340034 Cavalry battle between Crusaders and Saracens, 12th century by Villain (19th century); (add.info.: Cavalry battle between Crusaders and Saracens, 12th century)

Duke William of Normandy orders the building of ships
6339984 Duke William of Normandy orders the building of ships by Villain (19th century); (add.info.: Duke William of Normandy orders the building of ships)

The proud Earl of Coventry lay dead, from St. George to the Rescue, The Seven Champions of Christendom
IL197485 The proud Earl of Coventry lay dead, from St. George to the Rescue, The Seven Champions of Christendom, by Rose Yeatman Woolf, published by Raphael Tuck, 1920s (colour litho) by Davie

Byzantine Emperor on his throne, 9th century, with guards holding spears and shields
6339002 Byzantine Emperor on his throne, 9th century, with guards holding spears and shields by Villain (19th century); (add.info.: Byzantine Emperor on his throne, 9th century)

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In the realm of literature and film, villains have always captivated our imagination with their cunning and malevolence. From the iconic showdown between Sherlock Holmes and Professor Moriarty at the treacherous Reichenbach Falls to Long John Silver's devious schemes alongside his loyal parrot, these characters have left an indelible mark on our collective consciousness. Peter Cushing's portrayal of various villains brought a chilling intensity to each role he inhabited. Whether it was embodying the enigmatic Sherlock Holmes or delving into the depths of darkness as Professor Moriarty, Cushing's performances were nothing short of mesmerizing. Bulldog Drummond, created by Sapper, introduced us to another captivating villain in his thrilling adventures. With an air of sophistication and cunning intellect, this antagonist kept readers on edge as they followed Drummond's relentless pursuit for justice. The Emperor Ming from "Flash Gordon" stands out as a quintessential villain who relished in his wickedness. Charles Middleton brought this character to life with such charisma that audiences couldn't help but be both terrified and fascinated by him. Shakespeare also had his fair share of memorable villains; one such example is found in "Cymbeline. " The title page alone hints at the presence of a formidable antagonist whose actions drive much of the play's conflict. Silent films too had their own brand of villainy, with Lupino Lane leaving audiences enthralled in "Pirates Beware. " Through physical comedy and expressive gestures, Lane showcased how even comedic they can leave a lasting impression. Caricatures like Edgar Bruce added yet another layer to theatrical villainy. These actors-manager hybrids not only played dastardly roles but also managed theaters themselves – blurring lines between fiction and reality while captivating audiences all over again. Whether it be through literature or theater, old-style or new-style portrayals, villains continue to fascinate us with their complexity.