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Cheating at cards and sudden punishment on board a Mississippi steamboat (engraving)
736063 Cheating at cards and sudden punishment on board a Mississippi steamboat (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cheating at cards and sudden punishment on board a Mississippi steamboat; from The Days Doings, 24 September 1870.); Look and Learn / Rosenberg Collection; English, out of copyright
Media ID 23481610
© Look and Learn / Rosenberg Collection / Bridgeman Images
Betting Board Cheating Cowboy Criminal Gambling Gunfire Mississippi Pistol Steamboat Sudden West Punishment
13.5"x11.5" (34x29cm) Premium Frame
Step back in time with our captivating Framed Print from Media Storehouse, featuring the engraving "Cheating at Cards and Sudden Punishment on Board a Mississippi Steamboat" by the English School. This intriguing 19th-century image transports you to the wild and unruly world of riverboat gambling. Witness the moment of discovery as cardsharps are exposed to the wrath of the steamboat captain, resulting in a sudden and dramatic punishment. Add this unique piece to your home decor and let the story unfold, as the intricate details of this engraving come to life. A must-have for history enthusiasts, art collectors, and anyone who appreciates the rich tapestry of American history.
Framed and mounted 9x7 print. Professionally handmade full timber moulded frames are finished off with framers tape and come with a hanging solution on the back. Outer dimensions are 13.5x11.5 inches (34x29cm). Quality timber frame frame moulding (20mm wide and 30mm deep) with frame colours in your choice of black, white, or raw oak and a choice of black or white card mounts. Frames have a perspex front providing a virtually unbreakable glass-like finish which is easily cleaned with a damp cloth.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 21.4cm x 21.4cm (8.4" x 8.4")
Estimated Product Size is 34cm x 29.2cm (13.4" x 11.5")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This engraving, titled "Cheating at cards and sudden punishment on board a Mississippi steamboat" takes us back to the wild and lawless days of the 19th century American West. The scene depicts a thrilling moment of reckoning as a card game aboard a steamboat turns deadly. Intrigue fills the air as we witness an intense confrontation unfolding. A group of rugged cowboys, dressed in their finest Western attire, gather around a table where high-stakes gambling is taking place. But all is not fair in this game of chance, for one player has been caught red-handed cheating his companions. The tension reaches its peak when another cowboy swiftly draws his pistol, ready to deliver swift justice to the deceitful gambler. Gunfire erupts within the confined space of the steamboat's interior, creating chaos and panic among those present. Amidst this turmoil, we are transported into an era where crime was rampant and punishment often came without warning or mercy. This powerful image serves as a reminder that even in seemingly glamorous settings like riverboats along the mighty Mississippi River, danger lurked just beneath the surface. Through intricate details and skilled craftsmanship, this engraving captures both the fashion trends of its time and the raw emotions associated with life on America's frontier. It offers us a glimpse into an exhilarating yet perilous world where honor could be defended with gunfire and justice was sometimes delivered by one's own hand.
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