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Turpin Holds the Landlady over the Fire (engraving)
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Turpin Holds the Landlady over the Fire (engraving)
3628814 Turpin Holds the Landlady over the Fire (engraving) by Hardy, Paul (1862-1942); Private Collection; (add.info.: Turpin Holds the Landlady over the Fire. Illustration for Half-Hours with the Highwaymen by Charles Harper (Chapman and Hall, 1908). Digitally cleaned image.); © Look and Learn
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Dick Highwayman Highwaymen Holds Knights Of The Road Landlady Richard Robber Thief Turpin
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The captivating engraving titled "Turpin Holds the Landlady over the Fire" by Paul Hardy depicts a dramatic scene from Charles Harper's book, Half-Hours with the Highwaymen. In this digitally cleaned image, we witness the intense confrontation between Turpin, a notorious thief and robber, and a terrified landlady. The engraving transports us back to 18th-century England when highwaymen roamed the roads, striking fear into the hearts of travelers. With his menacing grip on her arm and an ominous fire crackling in the background, Turpin exudes an air of danger and desperation. The artist skillfully captures every detail - from Turpin's rugged appearance to the landlady's expression of sheer terror. As viewers, we are left wondering what led to this climactic moment and whether justice will prevail. This artwork not only showcases Hardy's talent as an illustrator but also serves as a reminder of England's rich history filled with tales of daring outlaws like Richard Turpin. It offers us a glimpse into a bygone era when knights of the road ruled supreme and evokes feelings of both fascination and trepidation. As we admire this print from Bridgeman Images' private collection, let us appreciate its ability to transport us through time while igniting our imagination about life in old Europe – specifically Germany – where similar stories unfolded among Germanic cultures. This piece is sure to captivate art enthusiasts who seek historical narratives intertwined with artistic brilliance.
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