Burros Collection

Silver Plume - before the fire of Nov. 5, 1884, c. 1880-84 (b / w photo)
DPL415486 Silver Plume - before the fire of Nov. 5, 1884, c.1880-84 (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Denver Public Library

Wild burro herd, Goldfield, Nevada, USA

Cottage And Donkey, Tory Island

Francisco de Goya, Palenque de los moros hecho con burros para defenderse del toro embolado (The Moors Use Donkeys as a Barrier to Defend Themselves against the Bull Whose Horns have been Tipped with)

Landscape with ruins and a water mill, Jan van de Velde (II), 1616

Donkeys, Pieter Nolpe, Adriaen van Nieulandt (I), 1623 - 1653

Italianate landscape: afternoon, Jan van de Velde (II), 1603-1641

Landscape with figures and burros on a road near ruins, left a watermill, print maker: Jan van de Velde (II), Dating 1616

Baths of Caracalla in Rome, Jan van de Velde (II), 1616

Baths of Caracalla in Rome, Italy, Jan van de Velde (II), 1616

Feral Burro / Donkeys - Custer State Park - South Dakota - USA
CAN-4365 Feral Burro / Donkeys Custer State Park - South Dakota - USA Equus asinus Equus africanus John Cancalosi contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Colorado. Burros at silver mine

Colorado. Burros loaded with lumber. Date between 1898 and 1905

Mexico - Donkeys carrying pulque
A tlachiquero on a burro with a load of pulque (an alcoholic beverage) in the saddlebags of a group of other donkeys. Date: circa 1905

Donkey, five feral adults, walking, Bonaire, Leeward Antilles, Lesser Antilles, Caribbean

Donkey, Wild Burro feral adult, running in prairie, Custer State Park, Black Hills, South Dakota, U. S. A. september
Donkey, Wild Burro feral adult, running in prairie, Custer State Park, Black Hills, South Dakota, U.S.A. september

Donkey, two feral adults, grazing, Bonaire, Leeward Antilles, Lesser Antilles, Caribbean

Donkey, Wild Burro feral adults, two running in prairie, Custer State Park, Black Hills, South Dakota, U. S. A
Donkey, Wild Burro feral adults, two running in prairie, Custer State Park, Black Hills, South Dakota, U.S.A. september

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"From Historic Silver Plume to Wild Herds: The Enchanting World of Burros" Step back in time to Silver Plume, Colorado, before the devastating fire of November 5, 1884. This captivating black and white photo from the late 19th century transports us to an era where burros roamed freely through the town's streets. Venturing westward, we find ourselves amidst a wild burro herd in Goldfield, Nevada. These resilient creatures have adapted to survive in harsh desert landscapes, symbolizing strength and perseverance. Across the Atlantic Ocean lies Tory Island, where an enchanting cottage stands alongside its loyal donkey companion. This idyllic scene captures a harmonious bond between man and beast on this remote Irish island. Traveling further back in time brings us to Francisco de Goya's masterpiece "Palenque de los moros hecho con burros para defenderse del toro. " In this artwork, they can ingeniously used as a defense against raging bulls - showcasing their resourcefulness and intelligence. The Dutch Golden Age painters Pieter Nolpe and Adriaen van Nieulandt depict donkeys with serene dignity amidst picturesque landscapes. Their works evoke a sense of tranquility and harmony between nature and these humble creatures. Jan van de Velde (II) takes us on a journey through various landscapes featuring our beloved burros. From ruins adorned with watermills to the majestic Baths of Caracalla in Rome, his art highlights how these animals seamlessly blend into diverse surroundings. Closer to home is Custer State Park in South Dakota - a sanctuary for feral burros or donkeys. Here they roam freely across vast plains, embodying freedom and untamed beauty within America's heartland. Whether captured through photography or immortalized by renowned artists throughout history, these glimpses into the world remind us of their enduring presence across different cultures and landscapes.