Horseback Collection (#100)

Delhi Durbar 1911 The Brilliant Proclamation Scene, Matania
Proclamation by the native herald during the Delhi Durbar of 1911 as recorded in person by the artist Fortunino Matania on 12 December 1911

Advertisement, Oakeys Knife Polish
Advertisement for Oakeys Knife Polish, depicting the Duke of Wellington on horseback. 19th century

Music cover, Relief March by Fabian Scott -- a reference to the Relief of Mafeking (Boer War), showing Lord Roberts on horseback. 1900

Two women police officers mounting horses, London
Two women police officers in the process of mounting their horses in a Central London street. Women were appointed to the Mounted Branch in 1970. Date: circa 1977

Woman police officer standing by mounted policeman, London
Woman police officer standing by a mounted policeman just off Hammersmith Bridge, West London. Date: circa 1950s

Longwood House, St Helena, where Napoleon Bonaparte lived in exile. circa 1908

Nathan Natty, 1st Baron Rothschild
Liberal politician, banker, philanthropist and father of Walter Rothschild, he built what became the Walter Rothschild Zoological Museum

Winston Churchill riding, c. 1928
Winston Churchill at Duke of Westminsters boar hunt in France, circa 1928. Mr and Mrs Winston Churchill and son Randolph were among the guests at the Duke of Westminsters boar hunt at the Forest of

Silverton Foxhounds and huntsman, Devon. 1960s

Illustration, Tam O Shanter
Illustration to Tam O Shanter, a poem by Robert Burns. Date: 1866

Egyptian chieftain in turban and robes, and a Mamluk warrior.. Handcolored lithograph from Friedrich Wilhelm Goedsches Complete Gallery of Peoples in True Pictures, Meissen, circa 1835-1840

Stirrup Charge by 2nd Dragoons & Black Watch - St Quentin
Stirrup Charge by the 2nd Dragoons (Royal Scots Greys) & Black Watch at St Quentin, 30 August 1914. by Countess Feodora Gleichen, RE (1861-1922)

Queen Anne of Denmark (1574-1619), wife of King James I of England, seen here on horseback

Charles Stanhope, 8th Earl of Harrington on polo pony
Charles Stanhope, 8th Earl of Harrington (1844 - 1917), British peer and polo player, pictured mounted on a polo pony, despite his advanced age! Date: 1917

British coin, Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee crown
British coin, an Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee commemorative crown. Its face value is 25 pence. Date: 1977

Sisters as recruiting sergeants for Kitcheners Army, WW1
Irish sisters, Miss Winifred and Ivy Mulroney riding together in Hyde Park, London to recruit men for Lord Kitcheners army in September 1914

Wrestling on horseback, Indian troops at Salonika, WW1
A wrestling match while riding mules - Indian troops at a Sports meeting held at Salonika during the First World War. Date: 1916

Procession in Central London
Aerial view of the Silver Jubilee procession in Central London, with flags and garlands. Date: 1935

Spanish coin, 10 centimos
Aluminum Spanish 10 centimos coin, featuring a lancer on horseback (reminiscent of Don Quixote) on the head, and a coat of arms on the reverse, with symbols of the five regions of Spain: Castile

Geronimo Hunting Buffalo
GERONIMO, Apache leader who led a sensational campaign against the whites (1885-6). Here holding a rifle, on horseback, during a buffalo hunt. Date: 1829 - 1909

HAILE SELASSIE (1892-1975). Emperor of Ethiopia, 1930-1974. On horseback with a group of guards in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Photograph, 1935

KING ARTHUR & EXCALIBUR. King Arthur sees the sword Excalibur in the lake: illustration from a 1923 edition of King Arthur and His Knights

OTTOMAN TROOPS, 1526. Troops of the Ottoman Empire advancing toward the forces of King Louis II of Hungary and Bohemia at Mohacs, Hungary, 1526. Turkish miniature, 16th century

COTSWOLD GAMES, 1636. The annual Cotswold Games. Woodcut frontispiece for Annalia Dubrensia, London, 1636

ST. GEORGE AND THE DRAGON. Etching, 19th century, after Raphael

NAPOLEON: PYRAMIDS, 1798. Battle of the Pyramids, 21 July 1798, between the French army under Napoleon and Mameluk forces

Chaucer: Canterbury Tales. the Prioress
CHAUCER: CANTERBURY TALES. The Prioress. Detail from a facsimile of the Ellesmere manuscript of Geoffrey Chaucers Canterbury Tales, c1410

CHAUCER: CANTERBURY TALES. The Monk. A page from a facsimile of the Ellesmere manuscript of Geoffrey Chaucers Canterbury Tales, c1410

Couple riding horses (B&W)

ROBERT B. ELLIOTT. The Shackle Broken - by the Genius of Freedom, Lithograph by E. Sachse & Co. 1874

MIGRANT WORKERS, 1913. Itinerant farmers on the farm which they have rented for one year from J.W. Vaughn at Corsicana, Texas. Photograph, October 1913 by Lewis Hine

Statue of Mustafa Kemal Ataturk at Izmir, Turkey Date: circa 1950s

Ilya Muromets - Elijah of Murom on horseback
Ilya Muromets (Elijah of Murom) - a Kievan Rus epic hero. He is celebrated in numerous byliny (folk epic poems). Along with Dobrynya Nikitich

Royal Artillery (RA) drag hunt at Green St Green, Kent, is moving off. 1934

Gatwick racecourse, West Sussex, England The racehorse Chrysler II ( ridden
Gatwick racecourse, West Sussex, England The racehorse " Chrysler II " ( ridden by Michael Beary ). 25 September 1935

Tring agricultural show. Mrs Vivian Williams on Langford. 1922
Tring agricultural show. Mrs Vivian Williams on " Langford ". 1922

New Forest show at Totton Hon Pamela Digby in the childrens jumping class 1933

Richmond Horse Show Hon Pamela Digby (later Pamela Harriman ) and her younger sister Sheila Digby 8 June 1932

West Kent Hunt at Offam. 1934

Well know figure of the Old Surrey and Burstow Hunt Sir Philip H. Manson-Bahr, M.D. D.S.O. F.R. C.P.. He was photographed when the hunt met at Edenbridge Kent. 30 November 1955

Medieval knight on horseback, artwork C017 / 7253
Medieval knight on horseback, artwork. The knight is wearing a suit of plate armour over chain-mail, and is carrying a lance in one hand, and a flanged mace with a spike on the end in the other hand

Horses skull, 16th century
Horses skull, 16th-century artwork. This woodcut is from the 1583 edition of Libro de enfrentamientos de la gineta, originally published in Toledo in 1570 by the Spanish author Eugenio Manzanas

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NAPOLEON I: WATERLOO, 1815. The Battle of Waterloo, 18 June 1815. Line engraving, English, early 19th century

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SAUDI ARABIA, Animals; Hunting party on horseback silhouetted against sunset sky

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Chile, Gaucho on horseback riding along dirt road at sunset leading a packhorse and with two dogs running alongside

Revolutionary War 1775-1783 (American War of Independence): Washington at Valley Forge, Pennsylvania, l December 1777 the site he chose for the winter quarters of the (American) Continental Army

Emperor Hirohito On Snow Drift
Fukui Prefecture, Japan: November 7, 1933. Emperor Hirohito of Japan, mounted on his favorite white horse, Snow Drift, as he directed the annual war maneuvers in western Japan

Tsar nicholas ll, on horseback holding an icon, during prayers before a battle at the front in world war i

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"Horseback: A Timeless Connection between Man and Beast" From the ancient battles to modern equestrian events, the bond between humans and horses has endured through history. In Trotsky slaying the counter-revolutionary dragon (poster), 1918, we witness the power as a symbol of revolution and triumph. Even royalty embraces this connection, as seen in Princess Elizabeth - Attending the Trooping of the Colour. The elegance and grace displayed on horseback reflect both strength and regality. In Manus Tuas Domine. , 1879 captures a moment frozen in time, where man's reliance on his equine companion is evident. Artist Briton Riviere beautifully portrays trust and unity between rider and steed. The Battle of San Romano, c1438 transports us back to medieval times when knights charged fearlessly into battle astride their loyal horses. Paolo Uccello's masterpiece depicts bravery amidst chaos. The Charge of the Light Brigade by 11th Hussars at Balaclava immortalizes an infamous military maneuver that showcased both heroism and tragedy. Horses galloping fearlessly towards danger alongside their riders exemplify unwavering loyalty. Eadweard J Muybridge's photograph captures a fleeting moment as man and horse soar over a fence with perfect synchronization. The harmony achieved between them demonstrates years of training and mutual understanding. King Henry V at the Battle of Agincourt reminds us that even great leaders relied on their trusted steeds during pivotal moments in history. Horseback became synonymous with courage, leadership, and victory. Chaucer's Canterbury Pilgrims embarked on their spiritual journey mounted atop noble horses, representing diverse backgrounds united by faith. Their pilgrimage showcases how they are bring people together despite differences. Sir Isumbras at the Ford illustrates John Everett Millais' talent for capturing emotion through artistry. This poignant image tells a story of sacrifice and determination, where horseback becomes a symbol of hope.