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Nobles Plundering Travelling Merchants, 1882 (litho)
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Nobles Plundering Travelling Merchants, 1882 (litho)
446519 Nobles Plundering Travelling Merchants, 1882 (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: illustration from A Pictorial History of the Worlds Great Nations, from the earliest dates to the present time by Charlotte Mary Yonge, published in New York in 1882; ); Prismatic Pictures
Media ID 24680212
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Bandits Booty Convoy Danger Dangers Merchants Nobles Plunder Risk Risks Robbery Robbing Merchant
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This lithograph, titled "Nobles Plundering Travelling Merchants, 1882" transports us to a tumultuous scene in the 19th century. The print, created by an English School artist, showcases a moment of intense violence and danger. In this chaotic image, we witness nobles ruthlessly robbing travelling merchants who have fallen victim to their ambush. The engraving vividly captures the risks faced by these brave traders as they journeyed through treacherous lands. With bandits lurking nearby and convoys vulnerable to attack, every step carried immense peril. The composition exudes tension as the noble robbers seize their plunder from the helpless merchants' camp. This depiction serves as a stark reminder of the power dynamics prevalent during that era – where wealth and privilege often trampled upon those striving for economic prosperity. Taken from Charlotte Mary Yonge's A Pictorial History of the World's Great Nations published in New York in 1882, this lithograph offers historical insight into a time when lawlessness prevailed on many roads less traveled. Bridgeman Images has skillfully preserved this prismatic picture that encapsulates both artistic mastery and social commentary. As we gaze upon this print today, it prompts contemplation about how far society has come since then while also acknowledging that dangers still exist for those who venture into uncharted territories seeking fortune or adventure.
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