Holdup Collection

Claude Duval robbing Squire Roper, Master of the Buckhounds to King Charles II, in Windsor Forest (engraving)
XJF360228 Claude Duval robbing Squire Roper, Master of the Buckhounds to King Charles II, in Windsor Forest (engraving) by Bowles

Cartoon, A Block on the Line (Electoral Reform)
Cartoon, A Block on the Line -- a satirical comment on a delay in the progress of electoral reform, with rival political parties offering to sort it out

The Hold-Up, 1921 (litho)
874632 The Hold-Up, 1921 (litho) by Bellows, George Wesley (1882-1925); 28.26 x21.91 cm; San Diego Museum of Art, USA; eSan Diego Museum of Art; Museum purchase; American, out of copyright

US mailcoach held up en route to Bullfrog, Nevada, USA. Date: circa 1906

Highwaymen raiding a tilt car by a forest stream (oil on canvas)
1208394 Highwaymen raiding a tilt car by a forest stream (oil on canvas) by Snayers, Peeter (1592-1667) (attr. to); 70.5x115.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Flemish

REWARD POSTER. A wanted poster issued after the Doolin Gang held up a Rock Island train near Dover, Oklahoma, in May 1895

Highwayman on horseback, scarf hiding identity, holding pistol and booty, 17th - 18th century

HIGHWAY ROBBERY, 1922. Traveling: Highway Robbery Then and Now. Illustration by C. Herouard for a 1922 issue of La Vie Parisienne

Eddie Foy, Jr. in a scene from a film
FILM STILL: GANGSTERS. Eddie Foy, Jr. in a scene from a film

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"Holdup: A Glimpse into the World of Highwaymen and Robberies" Step back in time to witness Claude Duval, a notorious highwayman, depicted in an exquisite oil on canvas illustration from Macaulay's History of England. In this captivating scene, Duval fearlessly robs Squire Roper, the Master of the Buckhounds to King Charles II, amidst the enchanting Windsor Forest. Transport yourself further into history with an intriguing engraving titled "A Block on the Line (Electoral Reform), " where a cleverly illustrated hold-up takes center stage. This thought-provoking cartoon sheds light on societal issues through its artistic portrayal. The litho artwork "The Hold-Up" from 1921 transports us across continents to witness a daring US mailcoach being held up en route to Bullfrog, Nevada. The intensity captured in this piece leaves us breathless as we ponder over the audacity of these outlaws. Immerse yourself in another masterpiece - an oil on canvas painting showcasing highwaymen raiding a tilt car by a serene forest stream. The artist skillfully captures both danger and beauty within this scene, leaving us captivated by their audacious acts against unsuspecting travelers. Gaze upon an authentic reward poster issued after the infamous Doolin Gang held up a Rock Island train. This historical artifact serves as evidence of their criminal exploits and reminds us that justice was always close behind those who dared challenge society's norms. Travel through time once more with an evocative depiction of a scarf-clad highwayman astride his horse while holding both pistol and stolen booty. This image encapsulates the mysterious allure surrounding these figures during the 17th-18th century when tales of their escapades spread far and wide. Delve deeper into history with "HIGHWAY ROBBERY, " published in 1922 as part of Traveling magazine's series exploring the evolution of this crime.