Bailed Up
Tom Roberts · 1895
Why it's great
A group of bushrangers, outlaws, hold up a stagecoach on a dusty Australian road. Tom Roberts painted this in 1895 based on a real story he'd heard. The mix of danger and adventure was very popular. It's an exciting scene from Australia's wild past.
Where to see it
📍 Art Gallery of New South WalesSydney, Australia
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Three places to look for a print of this painting, from budget to museum-grade:
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Tom Roberts was born in England and moved to Australia as a teenager. He was one of the leaders of the Heidelberg School, and he painted some of the most famous pictures of Australian life, including 'Shearing the Rams'. He died in 1931.
