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Victorian gentlemen held up by a highwayman in a smock coat. 1900 (chromolithograph)
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Victorian gentlemen held up by a highwayman in a smock coat. 1900 (chromolithograph)
7233588 Victorian gentlemen held up by a highwayman in a smock coat. 1900 (chromolithograph) by Alken, Henry Thomas (1785-1851); (add.info.: Victorian gentlemen held up by a highwayman in a smock coat.. Mytton fires blanks from a pistol at his guests on a road at night for a prank. Stand and deliver! Chromolithographic facsimile of an illustration by Henry Thomas Alkenfrom Memoirs of the Life of the Late John Mytton by Nimrod aka Charles James Apperley, Kegan Paul, London, 1900.)
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This chromolithograph print, titled "Victorian gentlemen held up by a highwayman in a smock coat" takes us back to the early 20th century in England. The artwork, created by Henry Thomas Alken, depicts an unusual scene of high society prank gone wrong. In this comical illustration from Memoirs of the Life of the Late John Mytton, we witness a group of distinguished Victorian gentlemen being startled and held at gunpoint on a dark country road. However, what seems like a terrifying encounter quickly reveals itself as an elaborate joke orchestrated by John Mytton himself. Dressed as a highwayman donning a smock coat, Mytton fires blanks from his pistol at his unsuspecting guests for amusement. The men's expressions range from shock to amusement as they realize they have fallen victim to their friend's mischievous sense of humor. The lithograph beautifully captures the essence of British society during this era - with its horse-drawn carriages and well-dressed nobility enjoying leisurely rides through the countryside. It also highlights the playful nature that often accompanied such gatherings among friends within these social circles. Henry Thomas Alken's attention to detail brings life to each character and animal depicted in this scene. From the horses' majestic presence to the intricate clothing worn by each gentleman, every element adds depth and authenticity to this humorous moment frozen in time. As we explore this delightful print, we are reminded that even amidst strict societal norms and expectations, laughter has always found its way into people's lives – even if it means briefly holding them up on their journey through life.
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