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(1859-1881). Known as Billy the Kid. American desperado. Billy the Kid shooting a drifter who had pointed a gun at him. Wood engraving, American, late 19th century
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(1859-1881). Known as Billy the Kid. American desperado. Billy the Kid shooting a drifter who had pointed a gun at him. Wood engraving, American, late 19th century
WILLIAM H. BONNEY
(1859-1881). Known as Billy the Kid. American desperado. Billy the Kid shooting a drifter who had pointed a gun at him. Wood engraving, American, late 19th century
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1870s 1880s Billy The Kid Bonney Bottle Counter Desperado Entertainment Glass Gunfight Gunfighter Holster Kill Ladder Liquor Revolver Shoot Southwest Spurs Wild West William
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures a defining moment in the life of one of America's most notorious outlaws, Billy the Kid. The late 19th-century wood engraving showcases the intense gunfight between Billy and a drifter who had dared to point his weapon at him. In this gripping scene, we see Billy the Kid standing tall with his revolver drawn, ready to defend himself against any threat that comes his way. His piercing gaze is fixed on his adversary as he takes aim with deadly precision. The tension in the air is palpable as both men stand firm, each determined to emerge victorious from this life-or-death encounter. The setting adds an extra layer of intrigue to this historic image. We find ourselves inside a rustic American bar, surrounded by liquor bottles and patrons going about their business seemingly oblivious to the imminent danger unfolding before them. A ladder leans against a counter adorned with glasses and bottles, while cowboy hats hang on hooks nearby. Billy's rugged appearance reflects the untamed spirit of America's Wild West during this era. With his hat tilted low over his eyes, moustache neatly groomed, and spurs jingling on his boots, he embodies the archetypal image of a gunfighter from that time. This remarkable photograph offers us a glimpse into an era defined by lawlessness and adventure—an era when figures like Billy the Kid roamed freely through America's Southwest leaving behind tales that would forever be etched into history books.
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