Mugging Collection

The Robbery, 1795. Creator: Landerset, Joseph, de
The Robbery, 1795. Private Collection

Le vol au renfoncement, 19th century. Creator: Honore Daumier
Le vol au renfoncement, 19th century

Quelle heure est'il, s'il vous plait?... 19th century. Creator: Honore Daumier
Quelle heure est'il, s'il vous plait?... 19th century. Parisian emotions - what time is it please?

Sack of a Town, 1600s. Creator: Vrancx, Sebastiaen (1574-1647)
Sack of a Town, 1600s. Found in the collection of the Goteborg Konstmuseum

Ambush in an alley, c1950. Creator: Shirley Markham
Ambush in an alley, c1950. Shirley Markham (1931-1999) studied Graphic Design and Illustration at Central School of Art in London from 1950-1952

Quelle heure est-il s'il vous plait?, 1839. Creator: Honore Daumier
Quelle heure est-il s'il vous plait?... 1839. Shady-looking character holding a large stick: What time is it please?'. Series: Emotions parisiennes; Periodical: Le Charivari, 24 November 1839

Intercourse or Impartial Dealings. An American cartoon of 1809 by Peter Pencil showing President Thomas Jefferson being
T.JEFFERSON CARTOON, 1809. Intercourse or Impartial Dealings. An American cartoon of 1809 by " Peter Pencil" showing President Thomas Jefferson being robbed by England (King George)

The new garotte suit (engraving)
5998290 The new garotte suit (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The new garotte suit. Illustration for Fun magazine, 1863.); © Look and Learn

Mugged (colour litho)
3641742 Mugged (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mugged. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho)
2804834 Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho) by Faivre, Jules Abel (1867-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration for Le Rire, 7 January 1899.); © Look and Learn

Lady Robbers, front page of the Illustrierte Zeitung, May 1897 (colour litho)
CHT163234 Lady Robbers, front page of the Illustrierte Zeitung, May 1897 (colour litho) by Austrian School, (19th century); Private Collection; © Archives Charmet

Untitled, 1893 (w / c on paper)
OVR368845 Untitled, 1893 (w/c on paper) by Kittelsen, Theodor Severin (1857-1914); 27x22 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: from the series Do the Animals have a Soul.); Photo © O. Vaering

A thief ambushing a passer-by, 1827-35 (colour litho)
478559 A thief ambushing a passer-by, 1827-35 (colour litho) by Burnouf, M.E. (fl.1827-35); Private Collection; (add.info.: Caller, Caste de Voleurs, illustration from L Inde Francaise)

The Hold-Up, 1921 (litho)
874632 The Hold-Up, 1921 (litho) by Bellows, George Wesley (1882-1925); 28.26 x21.91 cm; San Diego Museum of Art, USA; eSan Diego Museum of Art; Museum purchase; American, out of copyright

The Parables of Christ: The Parable of the Good Samaritan (chromolitho)
6001787 The Parables of Christ: The Parable of the Good Samaritan (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Parables of Christ)

Female garotters (engraving)
736099 Female garotters (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Boxing Night in the streets of London; Female garotters; from The Days Doings)

Der Groff. Creator: Hans Holbein the Younger
Der Groff

Landscape with Brigands, 1633. Creator: Claude Lorrain
Landscape with Brigands, 1633

Raid, ca 1717. Creator: Huchtenburgh, Jan van (1647-1733)
Raid, ca 1717. Found in the Collection of Slovak National Gallery, Bratislava

An Attack by Robbers. Found in the Collection of State A. Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts, Moscow

The rich people hunted out of their homes by armed peasants. From the Series Boereverdriet (Horrors of War to the Peasants), 1610. Private Collection

Rich society eating. From the Series Boereverdriet (Horrors of War to the Peasants), 1610. Private Collection

Spanish Soldiers forcing their way into a cottage. From the Series Boereverdriet (Horrors of War to the Peasants), 1610. Private Collection

The Robbery. Private Collection

Nobles Plundering Traveling Merchants, 1882. Artist: Anonymous
Nobles Plundering Traveling Merchants, 1882. Private Collection

Norman Barons Waylaying Travelers, 1882. Artist: Anonymous
Norman Barons Waylaying Travelers, 1882. Private Collection

Attack On A Wagon Train, c. 1612. Artist: Vrancx, Sebastiaen (1574-1647)
Attack On A Wagon Train, c. 1612. Found in the collection of Art History Museum, Vienne

The Sack of a Village. Artist: Snayers, Pieter (1592-1667)
The Sack of a Village. Private Collection

T. Jefferson Cartoon, 1809
T. JEFFERSON CARTOON, 1809. " Intercourse or Impartial Dealings" : an American cartoon of 1809 by " Peter Pencil" showing President Thomas Jefferson being robbed by England

Pity the Poor Garotters!, 1872. A ruffian is howling even before the first blow. Watching is John Bull and assorted policemen. This relates to a new wave of garrotting

Dr Syntax robbed in St Giles, London. Date: 1820

Mountain Landscape with a surprise attack, c. 1585
XAM74856 Mountain Landscape with a surprise attack, c.1585 by Valckenborch, Lucas van (c.1535-97); 113x204 cm; Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna, Austria; Dutch, out of copyright

Robbing a Market Girl, 1807 (w / c, bodycolour, pencil, pen & ink on paper)
XYC192205 Robbing a Market Girl, 1807 (w/c, bodycolour, pencil, pen & ink on paper) by Heaphy, Thomas (1775-1835); 60x45.4 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

Barrington Detected Picking the Pocket of Prince Orlow in the Front Boxes at Covent Garden Theatre
XJF115858 Barrington Detected Picking the Pocket of Prince Orlow in the Front Boxes at Covent Garden Theatre, of a Snuff Box Set with Diamonds Supposed to be Worth 30, 000 Pounds, pub

ANTI-TRUST CARTOON, 1902. The Kodak trust and its friends, the coal, beef, and railroad trusts, satirized in a cartoon from An Alphabet of Joyous Trusts, 1902, by Frederick Burr Opper

NEW YORK: MUGGING, 1857. The first reported mugging in New York City: wood engraving from an American newspaper of 1857

Violence, conceptual image
Violence. Conceptual image of shadows on a cobbled road showing street violence. A running male figure (left) wielding a raised club is pursuing a fleeing female figure (right)

A knife amnesty with a criminal handing over a knife at a police station
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France Mugging Europe
France portrayed as the mugger of (an ayran-looking) Europe

Crime / Robbery / Mugging
A London rough & his accomplice stalk a victim

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"Unveiling the Dark Shadows: A Glimpse into the World of Mugging" Step back in time to a gritty alley, circa 1950, where an unsuspecting victim falls prey to an ambush. Captured by Shirley Markham's skilled hand, this haunting image reminds us of the dangers lurking in the shadows. Intriguingly, an engraving reveals "The new garotte suit, " a chilling invention that strikes fear into our hearts. Its presence serves as a stark reminder of humanity's capacity for cruelty and innovation in equal measure. Transported further into history, we encounter a vivid color lithograph titled "Mugged. " The artist masterfully captures the raw emotions etched on both victim and assailant's faces—a moment frozen in time forever. Le Rire magazine takes us deeper into this underworld with its vibrant illustrations. In one such piece, set against the backdrop of Apaches' land, we witness their treacherous ways unfold before our eyes—an unsettling glimpse into their world. Yet even stained glass windows hold tales untold; St Cheron window depicts a beheaded figure—perhaps symbolic of justice prevailing over those who perpetrate such heinous acts? Lady Robbers grace the front page of Illustrierte Zeitung from May 1897. This captivating color lithograph showcases women defying societal norms as they embrace criminality—a testament to human complexity and rebellion against constraints. An untitled watercolor on paper from 1893 adds another layer to our exploration. Brushstrokes reveal stolen moments frozen within its frame—each stroke capturing both vulnerability and desperation intertwined within these criminal endeavors. Delving further back through centuries past brings us face-to-face with yet another depiction—a color lithograph showcasing a thief ambushing an unsuspecting passer-by during 1827-35. It serves as evidence that mugging has plagued society throughout history—an ever-present threat lurking around every corner.