Horsemen Collection (#4)

George Washington - Equestrian statues in Washington, D.C. between 1911 and 1942. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Equestrian statues in Washington, D.C. between 1911 and 1942. Sculpture of Lieutenant General George Washington by Clark Mills

Andrew Jackson - Equestrian statues in Washington, D.C. between 1911 and 1942. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Equestrian statues in Washington, D.C. between 1911 and 1942. Sculpture of General Andrew Jackson by Clark Mills. Completed in 1852, this was the first bronze statue cast in the United States

Philip Henry Sheridan - Equestrian statues in Washington, D.C. between 1911 and 1942. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Equestrian statues in Washington, D.C. between 1911 and 1942. Sculpture of General Philip H. Sheridan by Gutzon Borglum, best known for his design of Mount Rushmore

Winfield Scott Hancock - Equestrian statues in Washington, D.C. between 1911 and 1942. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Equestrian statues in Washington, D.C. between 1911 and 1942. Sculpture of General Winfield Scott Hancock by Henry Jackson Ellicott

The Roman Commander Cerialis Attacks Near Trier, Publshed 1612. Creator: Antonio Tempesta
The Roman Commander Cerialis Attacks Near Trier, Publshed 1612. From The War of the Romans Against the Batavians, pl. 25

February: A Tournament, published 1599. Creator: Antonio Tempesta
February: A Tournament, published 1599. From The Twelve Months I, pl. 2

Inspection of the City of London Militia, 1858. Creator: Unknown
Inspection of the City of London Militia, 1858....the Royal London Militia (the whole of the regiment having attended Divine service at St)

Antelope-Hunting in India - Preparing to Return, 1858. Creator: Unknown
Antelope-Hunting in India - Preparing to Return, 1858. Engraving from sketches by Captain W. R. Goodall, of the Military Train, who writes:.the antelope has been run into and killed

First Meet of the Season of the Cotswold Hounds, 1858. Creator: Unknown
First Meet of the Season of the Cotswold Hounds, 1858. Fox hunting in rural England. Engraving from a sketch by Mr. G. Goddard. These hounds, under the mastership of Clego Colmore, Esq

Antelope-Hunting in India - Antelopes driven from Cover, 1858. Creator: Unknown
Antelope-Hunting in India - Antelopes driven from Cover, 1858. Engraving from sketches by Captain W. R. Goodall, of the Military Train, who writes:.some men

Camel Jingalls, 1858. Creator: Unknown
Camel Jingalls, 1858. Small brass cannon, mounted on camels...have been long used in the native armies of India...although almost useless when opposed to the means and appliances of modern warfare

Military Athletic Sports at Lillie-Bridge, West Brompton, 1876. Creator: C.R
Military Athletic Sports at Lillie-Bridge, West Brompton, [London], 1876. The most interesting performances were those of horsemen wielding the lance or the sword, tilting at rings or at tent-pegs

Broad-Street, Philadelphia, from a sketch by one of our special artists, 1876. Creator: C.R
Broad-Street, Philadelphia, from a sketch by one of our special artists, 1876....view of Broad-street, at the crossing of the Pennsylvania and Reading line of railroad

Opening of the American Centennial Exhibition: the Butchers Procession...1876. Creators: Unknown, Melton Prior
Opening of the American Centennial Exhibition: the Butchers Procession passing up Chestnut-Street, Philadelphia, from a sketch by one of our special artists, 1876....tradesmen and assistants

The Royal Visit to the City: Arrival of the Prince and Princess of Wales at Guildhall Yard, 1876. Creator: Unknown
The Royal Visit to the City: Arrival of the Prince and Princess of Wales at Guildhall Yard, 1876. The future King Edward VII

Review at Madrid before the Prince of Wales and the King of Spain: the Guardia Civile...1876. Creator: Unknown
Review at Madrid before the Prince of Wales and the King of Spain: the Guardia Civile marching past, from a sketch by our special artist, 1876

A Journey into the Herzegovina: Starting from Risano, from a sketch by our special artist, 1876. Creator: Unknown
A Journey into the Herzegovina: Starting from Risano, from a sketch by our special artist, 1876. The Sketches of our Special Artists

Presentation of Colours to the 98th Regiment by the Prince of Wales at Malta, 1876. Creator: Unknown
Presentation of Colours to the 98th Regiment by the Prince of Wales at Malta, 1876. The future King Edward VII returns to England via the Mediterranean....at noon a Royal salute was fired in honour

Entry of Alfonso XII. Into Madrid: Triumphal Arch in the Calle de Alcala, 1876. Creator: Unknown
Entry of Alfonso XII. Into Madrid: Triumphal Arch in the Calle de Alcala, 1876. Inscription: Al Rey Don Alfonso XII; Pacificador de Espana (To King Alfonso XII, Pacifier of Spain)

Il Aboie! Mais il ne mord pas!, 1864. Creator: Cham
Il Aboie! Mais il ne mord pas!, 1864. Series: Actualites; Periodical: Le Charivari, Friday, 25 March 1864. He barks! but he doesn't bite!

The 1st Lancashire Mounted Rifles and the Artillery Brigade marching past, 1860. Creator: Unknown
The 1st Lancashire Mounted Rifles and the Artillery Brigade marching past, 1860. Review of Lancashire Rifle Volunteers in Knowsley Park, ...commenced by the Lancashire Hussars

The Battle on the Volturno - the final repulse of the Neapolitans... 1860. Creator: Unknown
The Battle on the Volturno - the final repulse of the Neapolitans - from a sketch by our special artist, Frank Vizetelly, 1860

Review of Royal Horse Artillery and Field Batteries at Woolwich, by the Duke of Cambridge... 1860
Review of Royal Horse Artillery and Field Batteries at Woolwich, by the Duke of Cambridge, in the presence of the Grand Duke Michael of Russia, 1860

Joshua Defeating Amalek. Creator: Pauwels Casteels
Joshua Defeating Amalek, Unknown date. After the people of Israel had fled from Egypt and arrived at a place called Rephidim they were attacked by the Amalekites (an ancient nomadic tribel)

Review of Derbyshire Rifle Volunteers at Chatsworth Park - from a drawing by T. Walton, 1860. Creator: Unknown
Review of Derbyshire Rifle Volunteers at Chatsworth Park - from a drawing by T. Walton, 1860....about 25, 000 persons assembled to witness the review...Upwards of 12, 000 volunteers were reviewed

Collision of the Moorish Horsemen, 1843-1844. Creator: Eugene Delacroix
Collision of the Moorish Horsemen, 1843-1844. Delacroix uses fluid brush work to capture the colour and movement of an Arab Fantasia, or ceremonial cavalry charge, mimicking battle

Sweetsauce, the winner of the Stewards and the Goodwood Cups, 1860. Creator: Unknown
Sweetsauce, the winner of the Stewards and the Goodwood Cups, 1860. This chestnut, which so unexpectedly burst on to the Turf world as the winner of the Goodwood Cup when they did not believe him

Mounted warriors, leaf from a Shahnama, 741 AH/AD 1341. Creator: Unknown
Mounted warriors, leaf from a Shahnama, 741 AH/AD 1341. Page from a dispersed illustrated and illuminated manuscript of Firdawsi's Shahnamah (Book of kings)

Single Leaf of Mullah Du Piyaza Riding a Horse, mid 12th century AH/AD 18th century. Creator: Unknown
Single Leaf of Mullah Du Piyaza Riding a Horse, mid 12th century AH/AD 18th century. This painting depicts Mullah Du Piyazah (Two Onions) riding an emaciated horse

The Infantes Offer to Accompany Ruy Velazquez in His Campaign Against the Moors, 1612. Creator: Antonio Tempesta
The Infantes Offer to Accompany Ruy Velazquez in His Campaign Against the Moors, 1612. From The History of the Seven Sons of Lara, pl. 19

The Defeat of Michihide by the Old Retainers, 1864. Creator: Yoshitsuya
The Defeat of Michihide by the Old Retainers, 1864. Series: Fifty-four Tales of the Gourd Group, number 34

Grand Fete in Hamstead Park, Berks, in Aid of the Great Western Railway Widows and... 1858. Creator: Unknown
Grand Fete in Hamstead Park, Berks, in Aid of the Great Western Railway Widows and Orphans Fund, 1858. Hamstead Park was...admirably calculated for a monster picnic

AI IMAGE - Portrait of Oliver Cromwell, 1640s, (2023). Creator: Heritage Images
AI IMAGE - Portrait of Oliver Cromwell, 1640s, (2023). Cromwell (1599-1658) was a Member of Parliament at the outbreak of the English Civil War in 1642

The Prince of Wales in the Terai: Mr. Rose chased by a Wild Elephant...1876. Creator: C.R
The Prince of Wales in the Terai: Mr. Rose chased by a Wild Elephant, from a sketch by one of our special artists, 1876. The future King Edward VII in India

The Prince of Wales in the Terai: Meeting with Sir Jung Bahadoor...1876. Creator: Unknown
The Prince of Wales in the Terai: Meeting with Sir Jung Bahadoor, from a sketch by one of our special artists, 1876. The future King Edward VII in India

The War in the Herzegovina: insurgents surprising a Turkish convoy...1876. Creator: Unknown
The War in the Herzegovina: insurgents surprising a Turkish convoy, from a sketch by our special artist, 1877. It is considered worthy of remark that the insurgent bands were able to hold their

The War in the Herzegovina: the Battle of January 26...1876. Creator: Unknown
The War in the Herzegovina: the Battle of January 26, from a sketch by a correspondent of the "Rousski Mir", 1876

The Prince of Wales in India: military manoeuvres before Delhi - charge of Probyn's Horse...1876. Creator: Unknown
The Prince of Wales in India: military manoeuvres before Delhi - charge of Probyn's Horse, from a sketch by one of our special artists, 1876

Sketches of the Royal Procession at the Opening of Parliament, 1876. Creator: Unknown
Sketches of the Royal Procession at the Opening of Parliament, 1876. The Carriages; God save the Queen [Victoria]; The Queen at the Peers entrance'

The War in the Herzegovina: sketches by our special artist, 1876. Creator: Unknown
The War in the Herzegovina: sketches by our special artist, 1876....some ordinary incidents and habits of campaigning life during the irregular warfare of the past six months in those rugged

The Royal Visit to India: Grand Review at Delhi - the Gallop Past...1876. Creator: C.R
The Royal Visit to India: Grand Review at Delhi - the Gallop Past, from a sketch by one of our special artists, 1876. The spectacle of the day...was the gallop past of the thirteen cavalry

Bishop in ecclesiastical dress, c1588. Creator: Niclauss Kippell
Bishop in ecclesiastical dress, c1588. Italian text: Un Vescovo nell suo Habito ordinario acompagnando il papa come va[?] di porto'

Single Leaf of a Man on a Donkey, early 11th century AH/AD 17th century. Creator: Unknown
Single Leaf of a Man on a Donkey, early 11th century AH/AD 17th century. This Safavid drawing with opaque watercolour and illuminated borders, depicts a man with a large turban riding a donkey

Portrait of a Nobleman, mid 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Portrait of a Nobleman, mid 19th century

Lakshmana Fights Indrajit, 1775-1800. Creator: Unknown
Lakshmana Fights Indrajit, 1775-1800. An avatar of the god Vishnu, Rama's story is told in the "Ramayana, " a tale of kingship, morality, and devotion

The War in the Herzegovina: Bashi-Bazouks leaving Baynaluka for Swina... 1876. Creator: Unknown
The War in the Herzegovina: Bashi-Bazouks leaving Baynaluka [Banja Luka] for Swina, from a sketch by one of our special artists, 1876

Des Vaillants; Une charge des Circassiens de la, au cours de... 1917. Creator: L.H Grondijs
Des Vaillants; Une charge des Circassiens de la , au cours de l'offensive du debut de juillet, 1917. First World War: Valiants; a charge of the Circassians of the "Savage Division"

St Martin and the Beggar, 17th century. Creator: Michelangelo Cerquozzi
St Martin and the Beggar, 17th century. Martin is dressed in a blue garment and a red cloak, which is already divided into two pieces

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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.