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A Train Robbery in Colorado, 1891. Creator: Unknown
A Train Robbery in Colorado, 1891. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 44. July to December, 1891
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Media ID 36242614
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American West Armed Colorado United States Of America Criminal Criminals Gunpoint Outlaw Passenger Passengers Robbers Robbery Robbing Train Wild West Outlaws Train Robbery
18x24 inch Poster Print
Step back in time with our captivating 'A Train Robbery in Colorado' poster print from Media Storehouse. This intriguing image, taken from The Graphic, an illustrated weekly newspaper published in 1891, depicts an unknown creator's dramatic rendition of a train heist in the Wild West. Add a touch of history and adventure to your space with this vintage, unsized poster print, perfect for any room in your home or office. Transport yourself to a bygone era with this intriguing piece of American history.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes. Printed on 150 gsm Matte Paper for a natural feel and supplied rolled in a tube. Great for framing and should last many years. To clean wipe with a microfiber, non-abrasive cloth or napkin. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 46.3cm x 61.6cm (18.2" x 24.3")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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1891: A Glimpse into the Lawless American West This image, titled "A Train Robbery in Colorado," was published in "The Graphic: An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper" in 1891. The photograph, an engraving, offers a thrilling glimpse into the wild and lawless American West during the late 19th century. At the heart of the scene, a group of armed men, their faces obscured by bandanas, hold up a passenger train at gunpoint. The passengers, mostly men, are shown with expressions of shock and fear as they are ordered to surrender their valuables. The robbers, dressed in typical outlaw attire, seem confident and in control, their weapons at the ready. The train, a symbol of transportation and progress, is stopped in its tracks, its smoke stack belching out plumes of steam. The background shows the vast, untamed landscape of Colorado, with its rugged mountains and open plains. This image is a stark reminder of the lawlessness that once plagued the American West. Train robberies were a common occurrence during this period, with outlaws targeting trains for their valuable cargo and passengers' possessions. The Wild West was a time of adventure, danger, and opportunity, where the rule of law was often tested and where the line between good and evil was not always clear. Today, this print serves as a reminder of a bygone era, a time when the American West was a land of contrasts: of law and lawlessness, of progress and wilderness, of danger and opportunity. It is a testament to the enduring allure of the American West and the stories of the men and women who lived there. This image, from "The Graphic: An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper," Volume 44, July to December, 1891, is an important historical document that offers a unique perspective on the American West during the late 19th century. It is a must-have for any collection focused on American history, the Wild West, or the history of transportation.
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