Fine Art Print : Bandits attack an express train in America
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Bandits attack an express train in America
Bandits attack an express train in America Date: c. 1870
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Media ID 7186793
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21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Experience the thrill of the Wild West with our latest addition to the Media Storehouse Fine Art Prints collection. This captivating image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, depicts a daring bandit heist on an express train in America around 1870. The tension is palpable as masked bandits launch their attack, with smoke billowing from the engine and passengers looking on in shock. Transport yourself back in time with this stunning, rights-managed print, perfect for adding authentic Western flair to any decor or inspiring historical storytelling.
21x14 image printed on 27x20 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
Our fine art prints are high-quality prints made using a paper called Photo Rag. This 100% cotton rag fibre paper is known for its exceptional image sharpness, rich colors, and high level of detail, making it a popular choice for professional photographers and artists. Photo rag paper is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print. If you can afford to spend more on a higher quality paper, then Photo Rag is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 53.3cm x 33.9cm (21" x 13.3")
Estimated Product Size is 68.6cm x 50.8cm (27" x 20")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
In the wild and untamed American West of the late 19th century, the railway system had become a vital artery for the transportation of goods and people across vast distances. However, this newfound convenience came with its own set of challenges, as evidenced in this chilling image of a bandit attack on an express train. The year is approximately 1870, and the scene unfolds on a sun-scorched railway track, where a group of bandits, armed with pistols, have successfully halted an express train. The men, dressed in dark clothing and wearing bandanas to conceal their identities, are seen threatening the train workers and passengers, demanding they hand over valuable luggage. The train's engine, now idle, smokes in the background, adding to the ominous atmosphere. The passengers, mostly men, are shown with their hands raised in submission, their faces etched with fear and uncertainty. One man, in the foreground, clutches a suitcase tightly, as if trying to protect what little he has left. The bandits, with cold, calculating expressions, maintain a firm grip on their pistols, their eyes darting between each other and their captives. The train's carriage doors are open, revealing the interior, which is in disarray. This image is a stark reminder of the lawlessness that once reigned in America's Wild West, where the railways, despite their promise of progress, were also a prime target for criminal elements. The bandits' audacious attack on the express train underscores the constant threat of danger that accompanied the pursuit of a better life in this new and exciting frontier.
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