Horsemen Collection

Man and horse jumping a fence, 1887 Artist: Eadweard J Muybridge
Man and horse jumping a fence, 1887. Eadweard J Muybridge was the first photographer to carry out the analysis of movement by sequence photography

Shavington Day / Hunting
SHAVINGTON DAY A trial between rival packs and horsemen. Participating is the eccentric Shropshire Squire of Halston John Mytton (1796-1834)

Archers on horseback, Central Asia
Warrior archers (Batyrs) on horseback, Central Asia (Kazakhstan area)

Review of Rhode Island and Maine Troops, 1861. Creator: James Walker
Review of Rhode Island and Maine Troops, 1861

Marcus Curtius, from the series The Roman Heroes, 1586. Creator: Hendrik Goltzius
Marcus Curtius, from the series The Roman Heroes, 1586

Mexican horseman or Charro, Mexico
Mexican horseman, known as a Charro, in traditional costume on his horse on a street in Mexico. Date: circa 1920

Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse by Durer GERMANY Copyright: aACollectionLtd
Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse by Durer, GERMANY. NOTE: This image avail. up to 100MB. Call for details

Wild Hunt of Norsemen
A troop of Norse horsemen and their dogs gallop through the night sky in pursuit of their prey

Knight, Death and the Devil, 1513. Creator: Albrecht Durer
Knight, Death and the Devil, 1513

A Horseman Trampling on a Fallen Foe, c1480 (1945). Artist: Leonardo da Vinci
A Horseman Trampling on a Fallen Foe, c1480 (1945). From The Drawings of Leonardo da Vinci. [Reynal & Hitchcock, New York, 1945]

Two of the Horsemen of the Apocalypse, early 14th century. Illustration from Illuminated Manuscripts in the British Museum, Miniatures, Borders, and Initials by George F Warner, series I

Denham Bridge upon the Tavy, 1780-1830. Creator: William Payne
Denham Bridge upon the Tavy, 1780-1830

12th Lancers, 1889. A print from a supplement of The Army and Navy Gazette, (London, 5 October 1889)

Odins Wild Hunt
ODIN Odins wild hunt

General Robert Lee and his staff, Gettysburg, PA (colour litho)
3095844 General Robert Lee and his staff, Gettysburg, PA (colour litho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: General Robert Lee and his staff, Gettysburg, PA)

Cavaliers taking refreshments outside an Inn
CH27401 Cavaliers taking refreshments outside an Inn by Herring Snr, John Frederick (1795-1865); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

A mounted man hunting birds with a falcon, early 18th century. Creator: Unknown
A mounted man hunting birds with a falcon, early 18th century

Full Cry - Tom Clarke, Huntsman of the Old Berkshire, c1879. Creator: Unknown
Full Cry" - Tom Clarke, Huntsman of the Old Berkshire, c1879. The Old Berkshire Hunt in Oxfordshire dates back to 1830. From " The Book of the Horse", by S. Sidney

The Angel of Revelation, c. 1805 (w / c, pen & ink over graphite)
XOS1127623 The Angel of Revelation, c.1805 (w/c, pen & ink over graphite) by Blake, William (1757-1827); 39.3x26.2 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; (add.info.: Book of Revelation)

The Canterbury Pilgrimage, late 15th century, (1843). Artist: Henry Shaw
The Canterbury Pilgrimage, late 15th century, (1843). A 19th-century version of Chaucers pilgrims from a manuscript of Lydgates Storie of Thebes

Over the hills of Nevada
American cowboys on the trail over the hills of Nevada. Date: circa 1950s

Bridge - Pont de Ghazirah - Cairo
Pont de Ghazirah - Bridge over the Nile at Cairo built by a French Ironworks. When Egypt became British, the two statues of the (very English) lions were added!

Horsemen 3 - Thessalonia
THESSALONIANS : renowned for their horse-breeding and their equestrian skills, these people of eastern Greece are depicted here defending their country against the Romans

Horsemen 1 - Centaurs
CENTAURS : these legendary creatures of Greek mythology combine the attributes of horse and man. Whether they eat human food or subsist on oats is not recorded

Cowboy herding a herd of Yilki horses sunset, Hurmetci, Hacilar District, Kayseri Province, Cappadocia, Central Anatolia Region, Turkey

Cowboy riding horse on salt Lake Tuz at sunset, Karamollausagi, Sereflikochisar, Ankara Province, Central Anatolia Region, Turkey

Cowboy riding horse on salt Lake Tuz at sunset, Karamollausagi, Sereflikochisar, Ankara Province, Central Anatolia Region, Turkey

Cowboy prancing on horse at sunset, Hurmetci, Hacilar District, Kayseri Province, Cappadocia, Central Anatolia Region, Turkey

Cowboy prancing on horse at sunset, Hurmetci, Hacilar District, Kayseri Province, Cappadocia, Central Anatolia Region, Turkey

Cowboy herding a herd of Yilki horses sunset, Hurmetci, Hacilar District, Kayseri Province, Cappadocia, Central Anatolia Region, Turkey

Cowboy herding a herd of Yilki horses sunset, Hurmetci, Hacilar District, Kayseri Province, Cappadocia, Central Anatolia Region, Turkey

London Strike. Police escort for one van., between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
London Strike. Police escort for one van., between c1910 and c1915.

King George V at Trooping of Colors, May 1911. Creator: Bain News Service
King George V at Trooping of Colors, May 1911. Shows King George V Trooping the Colour, for the first time in May 1911 in front of the Admiralty Extension Building

Artillery hike, San Antonio, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Artillery hike, San Antonio, between c1910 and c1915.

President Diaz, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
President Diaz, between c1910 and c1915.

Juarez, Adobe house riddled, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Juarez, Adobe house riddled, between c1910 and c1915.

Mounted Trumpeter, Household Infantry, London, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Mounted Trumpeter, Household Infantry, London, between c1910 and c1915.

Aldermen Challenge King's Pursuivant at Temple Bar, London, 1910. Creator: Bain News Service
Aldermen Challenge King's Pursuivant at Temple Bar, London, 1910.

The Lost Trail, 1856. Creator: Charles Ferdinand Wimar
The Lost Trail, 1856. A group of Indian warriors on horseback searching for the trail of some enemy in one of the canyons of the lower Missouri River at dawn.

Hussars on a Sortie, 1913. Creator: August Macke
Hussars on a Sortie, 1913.

Friends Or Foes? (The Scout), 1902-05. Creator: Frederic Remington
Friends Or Foes? (The Scout), 1902-05. A solitary Blackfoot Indian leans forward on his horse, gazing across a snowy landscape at the lights of a distant encampment

Austria - Army Commissary Train, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Austria - Army Commissary Train, between c1910 and c1915.

Bulgar Big Siege Gun, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Bulgar Big Siege Gun, between c1910 and c1915.

Austrian Chasseurs, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Austrian Chasseurs, between c1910 and c1915.

A Sportsman With His Family Instructing Woodmen To Chop Up A Felled Tree, c1816. Creator: Thomas Rowlandson
A Sportsman With His Family Instructing Woodmen To Chop Up A Felled Tree, c1816.

Dismounted: The Fourth Troopers Moving The Led Horses, 1890. Creator: Frederic Remington
Dismounted: The Fourth Troopers Moving The Led Horses, 1890. The horses in Remington's painting thunder towards us, kicking up clouds of dust

The Four Horsemen Of The Apocalypse, c1915-35. Creator: Hermann Wohler
The Four Horsemen Of The Apocalypse, c1915-35.

The Wounded Bunkie, 1896. Creator: Frederic Remington
The Wounded Bunkie, 1896. A cavalryman attempts to help his wounded bunkmate to safety. The bullet hole visible in the bunkie's chest

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"Horsemen: A Timeless Bond of Power and Grace" From the heart-stopping leap over a formidable fence in 1887 captured by Eadweard J Muybridge, to the exhilarating Shavington Day hunting scene that echoes through history, these images depict the enduring allure of horsemen. As we traverse Denham Bridge upon the Tavy with William Payne's brushstrokes, we are transported to an era where horseback riding was not merely a mode of transportation but a symbol of nobility and adventure. The equestrian prowess showcased in Marcus Curtius' depiction from The Roman Heroes series reminds us of the indomitable spirit that lies within both man and beast. Venturing across continents, we encounter the Mexican Charro astride his majestic steed, embodying centuries-old traditions rooted in honor and skill. Meanwhile, Norse mythology unveils its Wild Hunt galloping through stormy skies, their presence evoking both fear and awe. In moments frozen by time itself, General Robert Lee's resolute figure emerges amidst Gettysburg's chaos - a testament to courage on horseback during one of America's darkest hours. Albrecht Durer's Knight stands defiantly against Death and Devil alike; his unwavering determination echoing throughout generations. Leonardo da Vinci masterfully captures a Horseman Trampling on a Fallen Foe - an embodiment of victory over adversity etched into our collective memory. And as early 14th-century artists bring forth apocalyptic visions with their Four Horsemen imagery or reveal celestial beings like The Angel of Revelation depicted by delicate watercolors and ink sketches – they remind us that horses have long been intertwined with tales foretelling destiny. Through these diverse depictions spanning centuries and cultures, one thing remains constant: the bond between man and horse is unbreakable.