Scoundrel Collection

The first ever "Notting Hill carnival", created in response to the previous
The first ever " Notting Hill carnival", created in response to the previous years racial riots in the area and the state of race relations at the time

Ladies trying a contemptible scoundrel for a "Breach of Promise. "(engraving)
5997879 Ladies trying a contemptible scoundrel for a " Breach of Promise." (engraving) by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878); Private Collection; (add.info)

A Hydropathic Tragedy (engraving)
1038537 A Hydropathic Tragedy (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Hydropathic Tragedy)

Parisian Types, no. 4: Old Scoundrel!, 1839 (litho)
1067819 Parisian Types, no. 4: Old Scoundrel!, 1839 (litho) by Daumier, Honore (1808-79); 17.8x24.1 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas, USA; (add.info.: (Types Parisiens, Pl 4: Vieux Scelerat!)

Bill Sikes, illustration from Character Sketches from Charles Dickens, c. 1890 (colour litho)
LLM405150 Bill Sikes, illustration from Character Sketches from Charles Dickens, c.1890 (colour litho) by Clarke, Joseph Clayton (Kyd) (1856-1937); Private Collection; (add.info)

Anticipation! Man feeling threatened! Christmas Card (chromolitho)
730926 Anticipation! Man feeling threatened! Christmas Card (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Anticipation! Man feeling threatened)

Two Christmas Eves, by Mason Jackson (engraving)
1595928 Two Christmas Eves, by Mason Jackson (engraving) by Forestier, Amedee (1854-1930) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Two Christmas Eves, by Mason Jackson)

English huntsman making a dangerous jump over a stone wall beneath a low branch, 19th century. Facey Romford hitting his head on a branch during a fox-hunt. Rot the beggar, exclaims Romford

Sporting man with gun, gaiters and hound surprised by his guests
6337291 Sporting man with gun, gaiters and hound surprised by his guests by Leech, John (1817-64) (after); (add.info.: Sporting man with gun, gaiters and hound surprised by his guests)

Mr. Mantalini, illustration from Character Sketches from Charles Dickens, c. 1890 (colour litho)
LLM405126 Mr. Mantalini, illustration from Character Sketches from Charles Dickens, c.1890 (colour litho) by Clarke, Joseph Clayton (Kyd) (1856-1937); Private Collection; (add.info)

Quilp, from The Old Curiosity Shop, by Charles Dickens, 1923 (colour litho)
KDC465760 Quilp, from The Old Curiosity Shop, by Charles Dickens, 1923 (colour litho) by Clarke, Joseph Clayton (Kyd) (1856-1937); Private Collection; (add.info)

Quilp, illustration from Character Sketches from Charles Dickens, c. 1890 (colour litho)
LLM405134 Quilp, illustration from Character Sketches from Charles Dickens, c.1890 (colour litho) by Clarke, Joseph Clayton (Kyd) (1856-1937); Private Collection; (add.info)

Doublures of Characters, or Striking Resemblances in Phisiognomy, published by J
NCO190491 Doublures of Characters, or Striking Resemblances in Phisiognomy, published by J. Wright in 1798 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray

The Race Meeting, or The Gambler, 1853 (Pen and black ink on off-white paper)
1217572 The Race Meeting, or The Gambler, 1853 (Pen and black ink on off-white paper) by Millais, John Everett (1829-96); 24.8x17.6 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

Thet Wild Wheel (engraving)
1056284 Thet Wild Wheel (engraving) by Hall, Sydney Prior (1842-1922) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Thet Wild Wheel)

Victorian satirical cartoon - A cad romancing an ugly woman
Vintage engraving of a victorian satirical cartoon. Victorian cad romancing an ugly woman

The Ruffian widower named Trampagos (El Rufian viudo llamado
Miguel de Cervantes (1547-1616). Spanish writer. Short farce The Ruffian widower named Trampagos (El Rufian viudo llamado Trampagos). Colored engraving. 1868. Private collection

El Rufian viudo llamado Trampagos. Short farce by Cervantes
Miguel de Cervantes (1547-1616). Spanish writer. Short farce The Ruffian widower named Trampagos (El Rufian viudo llamado Trampagos). Engraving. 1868. Private collection

The Greatest Scoundrel Living by A McLeod Loader
Promotional postcard of The Greatest Scoundrel Living by A. McLeod Loader (real name Alfred M. Daylor). First produced St. Helens, 2nd March and the Lyric Theatre, Hammersmith, 2nd November 1903

Womens Rights / Satire
Wishful thinking: " The ladies Trying a Contemptible Scoundrel for a Breach of Promise". Indigant mothers & jilted brides hold the would- be husband to account

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"Unveiling the Dark Side: Exploring the Scoundrels of Charles Dickens' World" Step into the twisted world of Charles Dickens as we encounter some notorious scoundrels. Meet Bill Sikes, the menacing character from Oliver Twist, whose presence sends shivers down your spine. In a captivating lithograph from 1923, his sinister nature is brought to life in vivid colors. Witness an intriguing scene where ladies gather to hold a contemptible scoundrel accountable for a "Breach of Promise. " This engraving captures their determination to expose his deceitful ways and seek justice. Prepare yourself for a tragic twist at the hydropathic establishment with an engraving aptly titled "A Hydropathic Tragedy. " Uncover the secrets hidden within these walls as characters navigate treacherous waters both literal and metaphorical. Delve into Parisian society through an 1839 lithograph titled "Old Scoundrel. " Discover how this mischievous figure embodies cunningness and deception that lurks beneath refined exteriors. Feel anticipation rise as you explore various illustrations capturing moments of threat and danger. From a man feeling threatened on a Christmas card to English huntsmen taking daring jumps over stones, these images evoke adrenaline-filled emotions. Experience unexpected surprises with sporting men caught off guard by guests while carrying guns and accompanied by hounds. These scenes remind us that even those who appear respectable can harbor scandalous intentions. Meet Mr. Mantalini, another colorful character depicted in vibrant lithographs from c. 1890. His flamboyant personality conceals dubious motives that add intrigue to Dickens' narratives. Lastly, encounter Quilp—a name synonymous with villainy—through stunning color lithographs from 1923 or earlier character sketches. Explore his malevolence as he weaves webs of manipulation throughout The Old Curiosity Shop. Join us on this journey through Dickensian scoundrels; they remind us that beneath the surface of society's facade, darkness can lurk.