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'Old Fashioned Sporting Pictures, and the Road to Bygone Days; Vicissitudes of the Road - 1787--The Creator: Thomas Rowlandson
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'Old Fashioned Sporting Pictures, and the Road to Bygone Days; Vicissitudes of the Road - 1787--The Creator: Thomas Rowlandson
'Old Fashioned Sporting Pictures, and the Road to Bygone Days; Vicissitudes of the Road - 1787--The Highwayman--Lord Barrymore Stopped, 1890. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 42. July to December, 1890
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Old Fashioned Sporting Pictures and the Road to Bygone Days: Vicissitudes of the Road - 1787--The Creator: Thomas Rowlandson ("Old Fashioned Sporting Pictures, and the Road to Bygone Days; Vicissitudes of the Road - 1787--The Highwayman--Lord Barrymore Stopped", 1890) This print by Thomas Rowlandson, published in The Graphic, an illustrated weekly newspaper in 1890, transports us back to the 18th century and the era of highway robbery. The scene depicts a fearful moment on an isolated road, where a horse-drawn carriage is being stopped by a group of highwaymen, led by the notorious Lord Barrymore. The print is a vivid representation of the concept of crime and the lawless nature of the roads during this period. The horses, pulled by sweating animals, seem to sense the impending danger, their ears pricked and eyes wide with alarm. The passengers, both male and female, are frozen in fear, their faces etched with terror as they are confronted by the attackers. The highwayman in the foreground, with a mask covering his face, brandishes a pistol and demands that the carriage stops. The print is a colorful and detailed portrayal of the vicissitudes of the road, a reminder of the dangers that travelers faced during the Victorian era. The horse-drawn vehicle, a common mode of transport during this time, is a stark contrast to the modern road transport we are accustomed to today. The print also highlights the role of the press in documenting and reporting on crime, as well as the fear and alarm that such incidents instilled in the public. Thomas Rowlandson, a renowned British artist, expertly captures the essence of this bygone era, providing us with a glimpse into the past and the challenges that people faced during the 19th century. The print is a testament to the power of art to transport us to another time and place, and to remind us of the vicissitudes of life that have shaped our history.
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