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Travelling Past 1760, Your Money or Your Life, 1861 (oil on canvas)
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Travelling Past 1760, Your Money or Your Life, 1861 (oil on canvas)
CH378333 Travelling Past 1760, Your Money or Your Life, 1861 (oil on canvas) by Joy, Thomas Musgrave (1812-66); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright
Media ID 23293776
© Christie's Images / Bridgeman Images
Afraid Armed Coach Coaches Coaching Criminal Highwayman Hold Up Mask Masked Robber Robbery Scared Fear
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Travelling Past 1760, Your Money or Your Life, 1861
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is a captivating oil on canvas painting by Thomas Musgrave Joy. This intriguing artwork depicts a dramatic scene from the past, where danger lurks around every corner. The image showcases a masked female criminal armed with a gun, stopping a coach on its journey. The passengers inside the carriage appear terrified and vulnerable as they are forced to hand over their valuables. The artist skillfully captures the fear and apprehension in their faces, highlighting the intense emotions of both the victims and the criminals involved in this daring hold-up. A baby can be seen among the frightened travelers, adding an additional layer of vulnerability to this tense moment. This painting transports us back to a time when highwaymen roamed freely and posed serious threats to those traveling along remote roads. It serves as a reminder of how dangerous travel could be during that era. With meticulous attention to detail and masterful use of light and shadow, Joy brings this historical event vividly to life on canvas. "Travelling Past 1760, Your Money or Your Life" not only captivates viewers with its artistic brilliance but also offers an intriguing glimpse into an unsettling chapter in history – one filled with crime, fear, and uncertainty for those who dared venture out onto the open road.
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