Felon Collection

Figure of a Felon, c. 1938. Creator: Donald Donovan
Figure of a Felon, c. 1938

Ferdinand VII (1784-1833), 1808, by Antonio Carnicero
Ferdinand VII (1784-1833). King of Spain (1808-1833). Portrait by Antonio Carnicero (1748-1814), 1808. History Museum. Madrid. Spain

Ferdinand VII wearing the Habit of the Order of Charles III
Ferdinand VII (1784-1833). King of Spain. Ferdinand VII wearing the Habit of the Order of Charles III, by Vicente Lopez Portana (1772-1850), circa 1808. Lazaro Galdiano Museum. Madrid. Spain

Ferdinand VII. Attributed to Francisco Lacoma y Fontanet
Ferdinand VII (1784-1833). King of Spain (1808-1833). Portrait attributed to Francisco Lacoma y Fontanet (1784-1849). Museum of Romanticism. Madrid. Spain. Date: 2019

Some of the Drolleries of the Great Exhibition, pub. 1851 (engraving)
2655413 Some of the Drolleries of the Great Exhibition, pub. 1851 (engraving) by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Recollections of the Court of Common Pleas, pub. 1834 (hand coloured engraving)
2909749 Recollections of the Court of Common Pleas, pub. 1834 (hand coloured engraving) by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

The Escape No. 2, illustration from Jack Sheppard: A Romance
2836294 The Escape No. 2, illustration from Jack Sheppard: A Romance by William Harrison Ainsworth, pub. 1839 (hand coloured engraving) by Cruikshank

The Escape No. 3, illustration from Jack Sheppard: A Romance
2636999 The Escape No. 3, illustration from Jack Sheppard: A Romance by William Harrison Ainsworth, published 1839 (hand coloured etching) by Cruikshank

Jack Sheppard in company with Edgeworth Bess, escaping from Clerkenwell Prison
2636991 Jack Sheppard in company with Edgeworth Bess, escaping from Clerkenwell Prison, illustration from Jack Sheppard: A Romance by William Harrison Ainsworth

May I be cursed muttered Jack Sheppard if I ever try to be honest
2655420 May I be cursed muttered Jack Sheppard if I ever try to be honest again, illustration from Jack Sheppard: A Romance by William Harrison Ainsworth

The Four Seasons - Autumn, 1873-74 (oil on canvas and oil on pane)
989330 The Four Seasons - Autumn, 1873-74 (oil on canvas and oil on pane) by Felon, Joseph (1818-96); 21.3x94.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Jack Sheppard committing robbery in Willesden Church, illustration from
2637004 Jack Sheppard committing robbery in Willesden Church, illustration from Jack Sheppard: A Romance by William Harrison Ainsworth, published 1839 (hand coloured etching) by Cruikshank

The Name on the Beam, illustration from Jack Sheppard
2655419 The Name on the Beam, illustration from Jack Sheppard: A Romance by William Harrison Ainsworth, published 1839 (hand coloured etching) by Cruikshank

The Four Seasons - Printemps, 1873-74 (oil on canvas and oil on pane)
989332 The Four Seasons - Printemps, 1873-74 (oil on canvas and oil on pane) by Felon, Joseph (1818-96); 21.3x94.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

The Four Seasons - Winter, 1873-74 (oil on canvas and oil on pane)
989331 The Four Seasons - Winter, 1873-74 (oil on canvas and oil on pane) by Felon, Joseph (1818-96); 21.3x94.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

The Four Seasons - Summer, 1873-74 (oil on canvas and oil on panel)
989329 The Four Seasons - Summer, 1873-74 (oil on canvas and oil on panel) by Felon, Joseph (1818-96); 21.3x94.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Jack Sheppard visits his Mother in Bedlam, illustration from Jack Sheppard
2958393 Jack Sheppard visits his Mother in Bedlam, illustration from Jack Sheppard: A Romance by William Harrison Ainsworth, published 1839 (hand coloured etching) by Cruikshank

Jack Sheppard & Blueskin in Mr. Woods bed-room, illustration from Jack Sheppard
2636992 Jack Sheppard & Blueskin in Mr. Woods bed-room, illustration from Jack Sheppard: A Romance by William Harrison Ainsworth, published 1839 (hand coloured etching) by Cruikshank

Ferdinand VII (1784-1833), third son of Charles III. King of Spain from 1808-1833, known by the nickname of The Desired or The Felon King, engraving, 1870

Camille Hyancithe Odilon Barrot
CAMILLE HYACINTHE ODILON BARROT (1791 - 1873) French statesman Date: circa 1850

Porth Arthur historic site, a penitentiary or convict site on Tasmania
Port Arthur historic site, a penitentiary or convict site on Tasmania. It is listed as UNESCO world heritage and is an example for the colonization of Australia. Australia, Tasmania

dublin, ireland, 1866, mountjoy, jail, crime, cell, justice, punishment, convict
Dublin; Ireland; 1866; Mountjoy Prison

JUHN HUS IN PRISON, Switzerland

A Christmas Dinner in a Turkish Prison, Constantinople

Siberia: the Alexandreffsky Central Prison, Near Irkutsk

Siberia: the Castle Prison at Wiborg

The Wimbledon Poisoning Case: Trial of Dr. G. H. Lamson at the Central Criminal Court
The Wimbledon Poisoning Case: Trial of Dr. G.H. Lamson at the Central Criminal Court

SKETCHES OF LIFE AT MALTA: 1. A Maltese Grog-Shop, The Siren and Her Prey; 2. The Grand Masters Clock at the Governors Palace; 3. How Jack Spends His Money Ashore; 4

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A Sketch at the Central Criminal Court during the Late Trial of O connor

Beauchamp Tower: Prison in the Tower of London

The Royal Poet in his Prison

The Mamertine Prison. Rome, Italy

Russian Prisoners at Sheerness: the Devonshire Prison-Ship, at Sheerness, 1854

The Mazas Prison, Paris, France

Sketches in Siberia, Courtyard of the Prison for Criminals at Krasnoiarsk: Peasant Women Selling Bread, Tea, and Sugar to Prisoners

Siberia: Criminal Prisoners on the March

Prison Life in Siberia: the Governor Visiting the Womens Prison at Yeniseisk

Russian Criminal Prisoners in Siberia: Old Offenders in the Police Court at Krasnoiarsk

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The Tombs, the Principal Temporary Police Prison in New York. here are Incarcerated the Prisoners Taken during the Day, the Thieves and the Defaulters, Assaulters and Committers of Arson

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Whitecross Street Prison, London, 1870

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"Felon: A Tale of Power, Betrayal, and Redemption" In the turbulent era of 1808, Ferdinand VII ascended to the Spanish throne, donning the prestigious Habit of the Order of Charles III. Antonio Carnicero's portrait immortalizes this enigmatic ruler whose reign would be marred by controversy. But what is a felon? William Harrison Ainsworth's captivating novel "Jack Sheppard: A Romance" sheds light on a different kind - Jack Sheppard himself. Through hand-colored etchings, we witness his last scene and journey as he defies societal norms with audacious escapades. As we delve into history further, Maitre Honore's illuminated miniatures from "La Somme le Roi" transport us to medieval France under King Philip III. Frere Laurent, confessor to the king, guides us through these vellum pages that whisper tales of faith and devotion amidst political turmoil. The Great Exhibition of 1851 comes alive in vivid engravings showcasing its drolleries. Amidst this spectacle emerges Jack Sheppard once again – exhibiting a vindictive character while accusing Thames Darrell of theft. We witness his descent into darkness as he orders his own mother away and tricks Shotbolt in an intricate web spun by fate itself. Recollections from "The Court of Common Pleas" offer a glimpse into the legal system during this period. Hand-colored engravings bring forth memories that linger within those hallowed halls where justice was sought but not always found. Through these diverse glimpses into history and fiction alike, one theme resonates – they are not merely criminals; they embody complex narratives filled with passion and desperation. Their stories remind us that redemption can sometimes emerge from even the darkest corners if we dare to seek it.