Shotgun Collection

Cat Lone Ranger
Vertigo Artography

HOGARTH: FALSE PERSPECTIVE. Satire on False Perspective. (Whoever makes a design, without the knowledge of perspective)
HOGARTH: FALSE PERSPECTIVE. Satire on False Perspective. (Whoever makes a design, without the knowledge of perspective, will be liable to such absurdities as are shown in this print)

BONNIE AND CLYDE, 1933. American criminal Bonnie Parker (1911-1934) playing at holding up her partner, Clyde Barrow (1909-1934). Photographed in 1933

Du Pont smokeless shotgun powder - the standard of the world

Gamekeeper taking aim, his dog at his side
A gamekeeper in a field, taking aim with his shotgun, his dog sitting calmly at his side. Date: circa 1970s

The Parley, 1903, by Frederic Remington (1861-1909)
Frederic Remington (1861-1909). American painter. The Parley, 1903

England; A fine side-by-side 12 bore shotgun made by premier English gunsmiths James Purdey and Sons

THE HATFIELDS, 1899. Some members of the Hatfield clan, photographed in 1899

Sheriff removing criminals boots
Western sheriff arresting law-breakers and making them remove their boots to reduce escapes. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th century illustration

Smoking shotgun
Smoking gun. Smoking chambers of a double- barrelled shotgun

Woman in white wool dress with pink trim losing her hat
Woman in white wool dress with pink trim, belt of crocheted roses, losing her hat in the wind. Robe de drap blanc borde d un ourlet couleur de rose, ceinture des roses en crochet

Illustration, crime scene, man in street being fired at with shotgun from car window, both men in suits and fedora hats, pair of onlookers in background

The Month of September: Shooting, from An Almanac of Twelve Sports, with words by Rudyard Kipling
PT212743 The Month of September: Shooting, from An Almanac of Twelve Sports, with words by Rudyard Kipling, first published by William Heinemann, 1898 (colour litho) by Nicholson

Advertisement for J D Larkin & Co soap, Buffalo, New York (colour litho)
3104941 Advertisement for J D Larkin & Co soap, Buffalo, New York (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertisement for J D Larkin & Co soap, Buffalo)

Maharajah Dulip Singh, from The Kingdom of the Punjab, its Rulers and Chiefs
NAM310607 Maharajah Dulip Singh, from The Kingdom of the Punjab, its Rulers and Chiefs, volume I, a volume of 27 watercolour studies by an unidentified Indian artist

Preparations for Hunting, 1836
BAL67927 Preparations for Hunting, 1836 by Krendovsky, Jevgraf Fiodorovitch (1810-70); 50.5x40.5 cm; Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow, Russia; Russian, out of copyright

CALAMITY JANE (c1852-1903). Orig. Martha Jane Canary Burke: oil over a photograph, 1895

Antoine d'orleans, Duke of Montpensier hunting in the Donana, 19th century (oil on canvas)
CUL4934621 Antoine d'orleans, Duke of Montpensier hunting in the Donana, 19th century (oil on canvas); (add.info.: by Antonio Maria Luis de Orleans, Duke of (1824-1890)

Cover of catalogue of Manufrance (Manufacture Francaise d'Armes et Cycles) Saint Etienne, c1920 (print)
545159 Cover of catalogue of Manufrance (Manufacture Francaise d'Armes et Cycles) Saint Etienne, c1920 (print) by French School

The Warrener (w/c)
5669017 The Warrener (w/c) by Reynolds, Frank (1876-1953); Photo © AF Fotografie.

Suit for hunting (man and woman), 2nd empire, 1852-1870, engraving
1729144 Suit for hunting (man and woman), 2nd empire, 1852-1870, engraving; (add.info.: Suit for hunting (man and woman), 2nd empire, 1852-1870, engraving).

The Warrener, 1911 (oil on canvas)
WSG91156 The Warrener, 1911 (oil on canvas) by Reynolds, Frank (1876-1953); 68x41.2 cm; Wingfield Sporting Gallery, London, UK; (add.info.: by Frank Reynolds).

Visit of the Prince and Princess of Wales to Sweden: elk-shooting in the Forest of Högtorp…, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Visit of the Prince and Princess of Wales to Sweden: elk-shooting in the Forest of Hogtorp - from a sketch by our special artist, 1864. The future King Edward VII in Scandinavia

Grouse-shooting - from a drawing by Harrison Weir, 1860. Creator: Unknown
Grouse-shooting - from a drawing by Harrison Weir, 1860. Blood sports. Several bags averaged above 18 brace. That of the Prince Consort and Sir George Grey and suite, in the Moss of Monaltrie

His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales shooting on the prairies of the far west, 1860. Creator: Harrison Weir
His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales shooting on the prairies of the far west, 1860. The future King Edward VII hunting quails in Illinois

Trop de politesse, 19th century. Creator: Honore Daumier
Trop de politesse, 19th century. Hunting Sketches - Too much politeness

Sketches of Life on an Estancia in the Argentine Republic; Resting in the Verandah after... 1891. Creator: Unknown
'Sketches of Life on an Estancia in the Argentine Republic; Resting in the Verandah after a Days Shooting, 1891. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 44

Monsieur, vu l'absence complète... 19th century. Creator: Honore Daumier
Monsieur, vu l'absence complete... 19th century. First man: Monsieur, given the complete absence of game, I ask your kind permission to shoot your dog

'"The Young Squire" after John R. Reid, exhibited at the Royal Academy, 1890. Creator: Unknown
'"The Young Squire" after John R. Reid, exhibited at the Royal Academy, 1890. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 42. July to December, 1890

Woodcock Shooting, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Woodcock Shooting, 1850. A difference of opinion will be found to exist as to the best kind of dog for the pursuit of the woodcock

Wild Duck Shooting on the Potomac, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Wild Duck Shooting on the Potomac, 1850. American invention for duck-shooting:..one device attracted my notice especially [and] succeeds admirably

Rabbit-Shooting near Tunbridge - drawn by Duncan, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Rabbit-Shooting near Tunbridge - drawn by Duncan, 1850. A squeak is heard, and the nearest sportsman flies to the spot, crying Dead! dead! and presently returns with the prize

Double-Barreled Flintlock Shotgun with Exchangeable Percussion Locks and Barrels, French, Versailles and Paris, ca. 1818-20; exchangeable percussion locks and barrels, dated 1860

Shotguns being manufactured rest on a wall at the Peshawar Arms Company in Peshawar, Pakistan March 20, 2018. REUTERS/ Fayaz Aziz

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Reverend William Heathcote (1772-1802) (oil on canvas)
NGW238923 Reverend William Heathcote (1772-1802) (oil on canvas) by Owen, William (1769-1825); 128x103 cm; National Museum Wales; National Museums & Galleries of Wales

King George V Shooting Tigers in Nepal, 1911 (b/w photo)
JHL440608 King George V Shooting Tigers in Nepal, 1911 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Cliff Richard, seen here filming a scene from the film "Take Me High"
Cliff Richard, seen here filming a scene from the film " Take Me High" in Shelswell Park. The film which was the last film role for Cliff Richard was shot in and around Birmingham

A woman posing wearing a mini dress and holding a shot gun November 1969 Z10903-002

The Visit of the Prince of Wales to India, 1876: The Princes Elephant charged by a Tiger in the Nepal Terai, February 21, (1901)

Firearms are seen after being turned in during a community gun buy-back program in White Plains, New York, U.S. April 13, 2018. REUTERS/Shannon Stapleton

Weapons and drugs are displayed prior to their destruction in a nickel smelting plant near Kavadarci, North Macedonia July 9, 2019. REUTERS/Ognen Teofilovski TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

Weapons and drugs are displayed prior to their destruction in a melting nickel plant near Kavadarci, North Macedonia July 9, 2019. REUTERS/Ognen Teofilovski

Europe, Italy, Lazio, Rome. Gunnshot at Gianicolo

History of Africa - 19th century- a red buffalo
History of Africa. 19th century.... I found myself in the presence of a red buffalo; I fired my shotgun and missed the shot. Chromolithography

Africa. European exploration of the Congo?
History of Africa. 19th century.... Mad with joy, Albert straddles the animal's body. He was one of the Danish crew of the whaler Albion who, together with the Scots

Advert for Burberry, depicting a fashionable shooting outfit. Date: 1939

Advertisement for Smokeless Diamond Sporting gunpowder by Curtis's and Harvey Ltd. Showing shotgun cartridge with name and logo

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"Shotgun: A Powerful Perspective on History and Culture" Step into the world of "shotgun, " where a single word encompasses a multitude of stories, symbols, and moments frozen in time. From Hogarth's satirical take on false perspective to Du Pont's smokeless shotgun powder revolutionizing the industry, this caption explores the diverse facets of this iconic weapon. In England, a gamekeeper takes aim with his loyal canine companion by his side, showcasing the timeless bond between man and dog. Meanwhile, an exquisite side-by-side 12 bore shotgun crafted by skilled hands stands as a testament to craftsmanship and tradition. The Hatfields clan poses for a photograph in 1899, their rugged demeanor hinting at tales of feuds and frontier justice. Juxtaposed against this is an advertisement for J D Larkin & Co soap from Buffalo, New York—a reminder that even amidst gunpowder residue, cleanliness remains essential. Venturing beyond borders brings us face-to-face with Maharajah Dulip Singh from The Kingdom of Punjab—an unexpected connection between royalty and weaponry. Frederic Remington's evocative painting "The Parley" transports us to untamed landscapes where shotguns were tools for survival. Calamity Jane emerges from history's shadows—her oil-covered photograph capturing her fierce spirit that defied societal norms. In another scene depicted through illustration lies crime—a man fired upon from a car window while fedora-clad witnesses watch in shock; it serves as a chilling reminder of the dark underbelly lurking beneath civilization's facade. A sheriff removing criminals' boots signifies law enforcement grappling with violence head-on—a symbol both powerful and sobering. Finally, Rudyard Kipling's words accompany September shooting scenes—an almanac celebrating sportsmanship intertwined with nature’s beauty. Through these glimpses into artistry, culture clashes, legends born or shattered—the essence of "shotgun" transcends its mere physicality.