Mugger Collection

Le vol au renfoncement, 19th century. Creator: Honore Daumier
Le vol au renfoncement, 19th century

Quelle heure est'il, s'il vous plait?... 19th century. Creator: Honore Daumier
Quelle heure est'il, s'il vous plait?... 19th century. Parisian emotions - what time is it please?

Quelle heure est-il s'il vous plait?, 1839. Creator: Honore Daumier
Quelle heure est-il s'il vous plait?... 1839. Shady-looking character holding a large stick: What time is it please?'. Series: Emotions parisiennes; Periodical: Le Charivari, 24 November 1839

La Fontaines Fables - Robbers and the Ass
Vintage engraving from La Fontaines Fables, Illustraed by Gustave Dore. The Robbers and the Ass

La Fontaines Fables - The Two Mules
Vintage engraving from La Fontaines Fables, Illustraed by Gustave Dore. The Two Mules

Punch cartoon: patent garotte-proof overcoat (engraving)
6034702 Punch cartoon: patent garotte-proof overcoat (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Punch cartoon: patent garotte-proof overcoat)

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

Ceylon crocodile var. from Seba. (Mugger crocodile, Crocodylus palustris or saltwater crocodile, Crocodylus porosus.) Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Heath after an illustration by George Shaw

Punch cartoon: patent antigarotte collar (engraving)
6034706 Punch cartoon: patent antigarotte collar (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Punch cartoon: patent antigarotte collar)

Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho)
2786486 Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration for Le Rire, 16 May 1908)

Mugger-Hunting on the Ana-Sagar Lake, Ajmere, India (engraving)
1623252 Mugger-Hunting on the Ana-Sagar Lake, Ajmere, India (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mugger-Hunting on the Ana-Sagar Lake, Ajmere, India)

Der Groff. Creator: Hans Holbein the Younger
Der Groff

A mugger. Artist: Filonov, Pavel Nikolayevich (1883-1941)
A mugger. Private Collection

The Garotters Friend, 1862. Artist: John Tenniel
The Garotters Friend, 1862. Let Go, Bill, Can t Yer - Its Our Kind Non-Interfering Friend, Sir George Grey! London at this time was subjected to a rash of garrotting attacks

Picture No. 11071418
Mugger Crocodile / Marsh Crocodile / Indian Crocodile - Cauvery Wildlife Sanctuary, India. Date:

Crocodylus palnotis, Muggers
Watercolour by Olivia Tonge; c. 1912 Date: circa 1912

A Purse Snatcher in the Stocks, illustration from an Elizabethan ballad (woodcut)
XJF129859 A Purse Snatcher in the Stocks, illustration from an Elizabethan ballad (woodcut) (b/w photo) by English School, (16th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Picture No. 11071419
Mugger Crocodile / Marsh Crocodile / Indian Crocodile - Cauvery Wildlife Sanctuary, India. Date:

Picture No. 11071417
Mugger Crocodile / Marsh Crocodile / Indian Crocodile - Cauvery Wildlife Sanctuary, India. Date:

Crocodile - Marsh (Crocodylus palistris)Close-up of head with jaws open

Marsh Crocodile (Crocodylus palustris) adult, walking at edge of river, Chambal River, Rajasthan, India, january

Violence, conceptual image
Violence. Conceptual image of shadows on a cobbled road showing street violence. A running male figure (left) wielding a raised club is pursuing a fleeing female figure (right)

A knife amnesty with a criminal handing over a knife at a police station
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

France Mugging Europe
France portrayed as the mugger of (an ayran-looking) Europe

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"Mugger: Tales of Robbers, Garottes, and Travellers" In La Fontaine's Fables, the mugger takes center stage as a symbol of treachery and danger. From "Robbers and the Ass" to "The Two Mules, " these stories warn us about the perils that lurk in dark corners. Even Jupiter himself couldn't escape encounters with muggers, as depicted in La Fontaine's fable "Jupiter and the Traveller. " This cautionary tale reminds us that even gods can fall victim to cunning thieves. Punch cartoons from different eras shed light on society's struggle against muggers. Whether it be patent garotte-proof overcoats or antigarotte collars, people sought innovative ways to protect themselves from these ruthless criminals. From Ceylon crocodiles to mugger-hunting on India's Ana-Sagar Lake, muggers have been feared creatures across cultures. Engravings and lithographs capture both their ferocity and our relentless pursuit for safety. Artists like Hans Holbein the Younger and Pavel Nikolayevich Filonov immortalized muggers through their captivating works. Their depictions evoke a sense of unease while reminding us of humanity's fascination with darkness. "The Garotters Friend, " an artwork by John Tenniel dating back to 1862, serves as a chilling reminder of how prevalent this crime was during Victorian times. It stands as a testament to our eternal battle against those who prey upon innocence. As we delve into tales old and new surrounding muggers, we are reminded that vigilance is key in navigating life's uncertain paths. These stories serve not only as cautionary tales but also as reminders of our resilience in facing adversity head-on.