Ned Kelly Collection

Illustration of Ned Kelly wearing home made armour and shooting handgun

Ned Kelly captured by Police Constable Kelly and railwayman Jesse Dowsett
2654905 Ned Kelly captured by Police Constable Kelly and railwayman Jesse Dowsett, 28 June 1880 (engraving) by Unknown Artist

The Ironclad Bushranger Kelly (chromolitho)
2799743 The Ironclad Bushranger Kelly (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Ironclad Bushranger Kelly)

Ned Kelly reward poster, 1880 (litho)
2654917 Ned Kelly reward poster, 1880 (litho) by Australian School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Edward Ned Kelly (December 1854 - 11 November 1880)

The Kelly Gang in Australia (engraving)
1106863 The Kelly Gang in Australia (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Kelly Gang in Australia)

Kelly Gang member Steve Hart who died in flames of Glenrowan Hotel
2654901 Kelly Gang member Steve Hart who died in flames of Glenrowan Hotel, 28 June 1880 (b/w photo) by Australian Photographer

Les Batteurs De Buissons En Australie (engraving)
2789045 Les Batteurs De Buissons En Australie (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Les Batteurs De Buissons En Australie)

Police open fire on the Kelly Gang in the Glenrowan Hotel, 28 June 1880 (engraving)
2654918 Police open fire on the Kelly Gang in the Glenrowan Hotel, 28 June 1880 (engraving) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark Pictures; out of copyright

Kelly attacking the Police (engraving)
654983 Kelly attacking the Police (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Kelly attacking the Police)

Ned Kelly, wearing his characteristic armour, in final confrontation with police
2654899 Ned Kelly, wearing his characteristic armour, in final confrontation with police, 28 June 1880 (coloured engraving) by Unknown Artist

Attack on the Kelly Gang at Glenrowan (engraving)
654982 Attack on the Kelly Gang at Glenrowan (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Attack on the Kelly Gang at Glenrowan)

Capture of the Kelly Gang of Australian Bushrangers (engraving)
1060208 Capture of the Kelly Gang of Australian Bushrangers (engraving) by Nash, Joseph (d.1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: Capture of the Kelly Gang of Australian Bushrangers)

Illustration of Ned Kellys last stand

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Ned Kelly: Australia's Legendary Outlaw and Folk Hero In this captivating illustration, Ned Kelly stands tall, donning his iconic homemade armor and gripping a handgun with determination. His defiant gaze reflects the indomitable spirit that made him a symbol of resistance. But even the most notorious outlaws meet their match. Police Constable Kelly and railwayman Jesse Dowsett successfully capture Ned Kelly, ending his reign of terror. This historic moment in Castlemaine is immortalized in an antique wanted poster, reminding us of the relentless pursuit for justice. After his execution in 1880, a haunting black-and-white photograph captures Ned Kelly's death mask—a solemn reminder of his ultimate fate. The image evokes both curiosity and sympathy towards this enigmatic figure who became larger than life. During his time as a fugitive, reward posters circulated throughout Victoria, offering substantial sums for information leading to Ned Kelly's arrest. These lithographs serve as reminders of the intense manhunt that gripped the nation during those turbulent times. A few days before facing the gallows by hanging, another poignant black-and-white photograph captures Ned Kelly staring into eternity. The weight of impending doom is palpable in this somber portrait—an enduring testament to human resilience even at life's darkest moments. Known as "The Ironclad Bushranger, " Ned Kelly left an indelible mark on Australian history. A striking chromolithograph showcases him clad in his formidable armor—a visual representation of defiance against authority and social injustice. Ned Kelly's suit of homemade armor takes center stage in an engraving—both practical protection and symbolic rebellion fused together seamlessly. It serves as a testament to ingenuity born out of necessity amidst harsh circumstances. The tragic end met not only by Ned but also by members of his infamous gang is depicted through historical photographs like Joe Byrne strung up after death or Steve Hart engulfed by flames at Glenrowan Hotel—their lives forever intertwined with Ned Kelly's.