Break In Collection

Cowboy trying to break in a horse
LAL319837 Cowboy trying to break in a horse by Wood, Stanley L. (1866-1928); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cowboy tried to break in a horse)

Get up and Bar the Door (oil on canvas)
DRB128822 Get up and Bar the Door (oil on canvas) by Fraser, Alexander Snr (1786-1865); The Drambuie Collection, Edinburgh, Scotland; Scottish, out of copyright

A Convention of the Not-Ables, pub. 1787 (hand coloured engraving)
2655369 A Convention of the Not-Ables, pub. 1787 (hand coloured engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Print shows Lord North, Edmund Burke, Charles Fox)

Two audacious criminals (colour litho)
2782275 Two audacious criminals (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Two audacious criminals. Deux Audacieux Bandits)

Burglary of a jewellers shop (colour litho)
2795916 Burglary of a jewellers shop (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Burglary of a jewellers shop. Les perceurs de murailles)

Audacious burglars (colour litho)
2807696 Audacious burglars (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Audacious burglars. Audacieux cambrioleurs)

French Democrats Surprising the Royal Runaways, 1794 (colour engraving)
REV104596 French Democrats Surprising the Royal Runaways, 1794 (colour engraving) by French School, (18th century); Private Collection; French, out of copyright

Audacious burglars, 1901. Illustration published in Le Petit Journal, 27th October 1901

Practising at the Bar, 1828 (engraving)
XJF488933 Practising at the Bar, 1828 (engraving) by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878); Private Collection; (add.info.: Satire depicting a burglar, using a crow-bar)

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"Breaking In: Unleashing the Wild Spirit within the Horse" In a dusty corral, a determined cowboy embarks on an extraordinary journey to break in a wild horse. With patience and skill, he navigates through each challenge, coaxing trust from the untamed creature. The canvas captures this captivating scene in "Get up and Bar the Door, " where oil strokes bring life to their struggle for dominance. Meanwhile, in another realm of audacity, an engraving titled "A Convention of the Not-Ables" portrays a gathering of mischievous characters plotting daring escapades. Their eyes gleam with mischief as they plan audacious acts that will leave society astounded. Among them are two criminals depicted in vibrant lithographs - their cunning minds devising plans for burglary. One litho showcases their boldness during a jeweler's shop heist while another depicts audacious burglars executing their craft with precision. History unravels further as we witness French Democrats surprising royal runaways amidst chaos and revolution. A vividly colored engraving from 1794 captures this pivotal moment when democracy triumphs over monarchy, leaving spectators awestruck by its audacity. Fast forward to 1901; yet again, audacious burglars take center stage in another color lithograph. These masterminds defy societal norms as they execute intricate schemes under cover of darkness – forever challenging authority's grip on order and security. Not all acts of breaking-in involve crime or rebellion though; sometimes it is about breaking into new territories professionally or intellectually. An engraving from 1828 titled "Practicing at the Bar" reveals aspiring lawyers honing their skills before entering courtrooms filled with challenges waiting to be conquered. Shifting gears towards more mundane but equally intriguing events, Duchess of Bedford House witnesses furniture being moved around relentlessly - perhaps reflecting evolving tastes or accommodating newfound treasures acquired elsewhere.