Gypsies Collection

Horse-drawn gypsy caravan, Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry, Munster, Eire (Republic of Ireland), Europe

Gypsy Encampment, Appleby, 1919 (w / c on paper) (see also 54655)
XPG329621 Gypsy Encampment, Appleby, 1919 (w/c on paper) (see also 54655) by Atkinson, John (1863-1924); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Gypsy Caravans
A group of travellers and their horse-drawn caravans/wagons. Painting by Malcolm Greensmith

Gipsies and Caravan / 30S
Gypsies stand outside their caravans in a corner of the huge gypsy camp near Grantham, Lincolnshire

El Jaleo, 1882. Artist: Sargent, John Singer (1856-1925)
El Jaleo, 1882. Found in the collection of the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, Boston

Old Gypsy Man & Pet Dog
At an encampment in Surrey an old Gypsy man sits on a can close to the fire

Gypsies and their caravans Date: 1910s

Gypsy caravans and tents on Belvedere Marshes, Kent. 1936 Travellers Romany Gypsy Gipsy gypsies Roma. social history

Gypsy Woman on Caravan
A Gypsy woman stands by the entrance to the family caravan on an encampment in Surrey as a pet dog looks on

Horse-drawn gypsy caravan, Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry, Munster, Eire (Ireland), Europe

Gypsies in Kent
A gipsy family in their traditional caravan, on Wrotham Hill, Kent, England

Policeman talk to Gypsies on Epsom Downs
Two Policeman talk to a Gypsy family by their caravan and wagon on Epsom Downs Date: circa 1920s

Gypsy caravan and trap in a wood clearing. Pen & ink with watercolour wash sketch by Raymond Sheppard

Elderly Gypsy Woman
An elderly gypsy woman with long dark hair and wearing a thick cardigan stands in front of the brightly painted family caravan at an encampment in Surrey

Horse, Irish Cob (Gypsy Pony), pulling traveller caravan, heading towards Appleby Horse Fair, along A683 between Sedbergh and Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria, England, June

Gipsy Wedding
A gipsy wedding at Baildon, Yorkshire. The King of the Gipsies in England, Petulengro performs the ceremony, cutting the hands so the blood of both can unite

Gypsies of Bulgaria (engraving)
962210 Gypsies of Bulgaria (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gypsies of Bulgaria)

A typical gypsy family at the door of their caravan at the 700 year old fair at Yarm. 20th October 1936

Gipsy girl plaiting horses tail at an encampment in Surrey
A gipsy girl plaiting the tail of the family horse as she sits on the step of their caravan at an encampment in Surrey. (2 of 2)

Gypsy Boy with Hen 1973
A gypsy boy sits by the door to his family caravan clutching onto a chicken at a Surrey encampment

No Gypsies on Epson Downs 1929
Romany Folk whose presence was forbidden on Epom Downs even on Derby Day. A group of gipsy women and children peg-making Date: 1929

Itinerant Dealers in Dustable Ware, 1796 (hand-coloured etching)
STC420687 Itinerant Dealers in Dustable Ware, 1796 (hand-coloured etching) by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Gypsy Caravans in the Snow (oil on canvas)
LST277444 Gypsy Caravans in the Snow (oil on canvas) by Williamson, Leila K. (active 1884-1919); 70.6x96.5 cm; Private Collection; eLawrence Steigrad Fine Arts, New York; English, out of copyright

Gipsy girl eating, Lewes, Sussex, 1964

Inside a tent on Mitcham Common, the home to two men, their wives, and fourteen children of various ages. Mr. George Smith, social reformer of Coalville, Leicester

Gipsy girl plaiting horses tail, Surrey
A gypsy girl plaiting the tail of the family horse as she sits on the step of their caravan at an encampment in Surrey. (1 of 2)

Gipsy women sketched by Queen Victoria
Gipsy women, encamped near Claremont in Surrey where Queen Victoria spent the Christmas of 1836 (when she was still Princess Victoria)

Zaphne of the Woods
A pretty young gypsy girl sits in a woodland glade by a camp fire

The little gipsies (colour litho)
8645890 The little gipsies (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The little gipsies)

Gypsy caravan (colour litho)
8635287 Gypsy caravan (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gypsy caravan. Illustration from Kindness to Animals Painting Book (Dean & Son Ltd)

The Morning Toilet (engraving)
8672584 The Morning Toilet (engraving) by Bailey, Henry (1817-1894); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Morning Toilet. Gypsy man grooming his horses)

Gipsy camp fire, 1892
3479519 Gipsy camp fire, 1892; (add.info.: Gipsy camp fire. From The Quiver, London, 1892.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Princess Nirgidma, 1931-32 (b/w photo)
7293107 Princess Nirgidma, 1931-32 (b/w photo); (add.info.: History. Mongolia. Nirgidma (Palta), princess of the Torghut nomadic people, in Urumqi (Urumchi, China, Uyghur)

Maggie Tulliver, having cut off her hair and run away from home, is offered a share of the gypsies' stew
536950 Maggie Tulliver, having cut off her hair and run away from home, is offered a share of the gypsies' stew. By Walter James Allen (active 1859-1891)

Nomad family of musicians (engraving)
8679741 Nomad family of musicians (engraving) by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); 19,9x18,7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Gustave Dore's family of nomadic musicians); © Erik Pierre Hofmann.

January and February (chromolitho)
8677387 January and February (chromolitho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: January and February, snowball fight and the carnival)

Label for the Cognac Esmeralda, c.1880 (poster)
FGL5460766 Label for the Cognac Esmeralda, c.1880 (poster); (add.info.: Label for the Cognac Esmeralda, the famous gypsy dancing with a white goat. Chromolithography, circa 1880.); Fototeca Gilardi.

Gypsy family musicians in France, 1880 (b/w photo)
ELD4837784 Gypsy family musicians in France, 1880 (b/w photo); (add.info.: Gypsy family musicians in France, one of the men plays a triangle, while a woman holds a mandolin)

Barenjagd / Bear Hunting (colour litho)
8666170 Barenjagd / Bear Hunting (colour litho) by Christophe (Colomb, Georges) (1856-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Barenjagd)

A Sketch in the Streets of London, 1858. Creator: Unknown
A Sketch in the Streets of London, 1858. Engraving...from a Sketch of M. Louis Bulewski...of a very curious specimen of English nomads...We do not know how better to describe their general costume

Hinric Hasenberger, the Court Jester, 1652. Creator: David Klocker Ehrenstrahl
Hinric Hasenberger, the Court Jester, 1652

Gypsy Woman and Child, c1859. Creator: Paul Gavarni
Gypsy Woman and Child, c1859

Profile of a Gypsy Woman, 1500-1525. Creator: Unknown
Profile of a Gypsy Woman, 1500-1525. This panel was originally installed along the upper wall of a room, perhaps a study or reception room

Old Gypsy, 1859-1865. Creator: Paul Gavarni
Old Gypsy, 1859-1865

River Landscape with Mining, 1620-1629. Creator: Marten Ryckaert
River Landscape with Mining, 1620-1629. Mining was an important industry in the Southern Netherlands, Germany and Austria in the 15th-17th centuries

Gipsy encampment in the Caucasus; The Caucasus, 1875. Creator: Unknown
Gipsy encampment in the Caucasus; The Caucasus, 1875. From, Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London]

Gipsy of the Caucasus; The Caucasus, 1875. Creator: Unknown
Gipsy of the Caucasus; The Caucasus, 1875. From, Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London]

An old Gipsy of Mozdock; The Caucasus, 1875. Creator: Unknown
An old Gipsy of Mozdock; The Caucasus, 1875. From, Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London]

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"Gypsies: A Nomadic Lifestyle Enriched with Tradition and Freedom" Gypsy caravans, also known as horse-drawn gypsy caravans, have long been an iconic symbol of the vibrant and adventurous gypsy culture. These beautifully crafted mobile homes served as a sanctuary on wheels for the wandering souls who embraced a life on the move. In John Singer Sargent's masterpiece "El Jaleo, " painted in 1882, he captures the essence of gypsies' spirited nature through their passionate dance. The painting showcases their colorful attire and lively energy, reflecting their love for music and celebration. The image titled "Gipsies and Caravan / 30S" takes us back to a bygone era when these nomads roamed freely across landscapes. It portrays a sense of camaraderie among them as they travel together in their caravans, forming close-knit communities wherever they go. Kent has witnessed its fair share of gypsy encampments throughout history. The photograph titled "Gypsies in Kent" offers a glimpse into their daily lives, showcasing how they adapted to different environments while preserving their unique customs and traditions. During Appleby Horse Fair in 1919, an enchanting watercolor painting called "Gypsy Encampment" depicts the temporary settlement that emerged during this annual gathering. With vibrant colors splashed onto paper, it highlights both the beauty of nature surrounding them and the strong bond within their community. The sight of a horse-drawn caravan accompanied by an Irish Cob pulling it evokes images of freedom on open roads. In one captivating scene titled "Horse-Drawing Gypsy Caravan, " we witness this harmonious connection between humans and animals—a testament to centuries-old companionship between travelers and horses. Not all encounters were filled with joyous moments; some faced challenges from authorities seeking control over land usage.