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Framed Print of Smugglers Surprised: a Critical Moment, 1890. Creator: P Naumann
Smugglers Surprised: a Critical Moment, 1890. Any persistent conspiracy to break the law, with the determination to resist its officers by violence, must sooner or later become the occasion of murderous conflicts; and these were not unfrequent between the coastguardmen and the smugglers of yore. In the scene represented by our Artist's drawing, it is evident that the contraband adventurers only want to get away, having failed in their attempt to land the kegs of French brandy, which their boat has brought from the lugger beyond, to the sandy margin of the sea. One cask remained from what had been put ashore, and the last of the smugglers was about to lift it, following his companions to replace their store in the boat, which they are hastily pushing off, surprised by the rapid approach of a strong armed party, with an officer on horseback leading the way. As this belated smuggler turned his back, he was seized by a coastguard man...and was thrown to the ground, a captive and lawful prisoner in King George's name. It is "a critical moment" for him; but there is a bare chance of his being rescued, if his comrades hear his cry for help, and if they can spare half a minute to interfere, before the arrival of the hostile force'. From "Illustrated London News", 1890. Heritage Images features heritage image collections. © The Print Collector/Heritage Images
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Media ID 49066326
Barrel Barrels Brandy Coastguard Contraband Customs And Excise Fight Fleeing George Edward Liquor Naumann Naumann P P Naumann Robertson Rowboat Rowing Boat Smuggler Smugglers Smuggling Strangling Strangulation Struggle Struggling Wave Waves
Modern Frame 14"x12" (36x31cm)
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Wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 fade resistant photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (36x31cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, 40mm wide x 15mm Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: measurements provided are estimated outer dimensions, which include both the image and the frame. While we aim to keep sizing consistent, exact dimensions may vary slightly due to differences in print size or production requirements, which may result in a variation in the overall size (up to approximately 2.5cm (1"))
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 24.4cm x 16.6cm (9.6" x 6.5")
Estimated Product Size is 36cm x 31cm (14.2" x 12.2")
