Huntswoman Collection

His Girl, The Huntsmans Meet. Creator: Victor Venner
His Girl, The Huntsmans Meet

Goodwood Races: the Goodwood Cup - equestrian statue of Queen Elizabeth, 1865. Creator: Unknown
Goodwood Races: the Goodwood Cup - equestrian statue of Queen Elizabeth, 1865. One of the silver cups, '...or pieces of plate, which formed the principal prizes won at Goodwood races last week

East Hampton hunt, 1933 Sept. Creator: Arnold Genthe
East Hampton hunt, 1933 Sept

East Hampton hunt, 1933 Sept. Creator: Arnold Genthe
East Hampton hunt, 1933 Sept

East Hampton hunt, 1933 Sept. Creator: Arnold Genthe
East Hampton hunt, 1933 Sept

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

Coursing meeting at Hampton Park, 1860. Creator: Frederick John Skill
Coursing meeting at Hampton Park, 1860. Engraving from a sketch by Mr. Elstob Marshall....the Hampton Meeting is the great rendezvous for Cockney coursers...This year the coursing at the Champion

Princesses, partly in male dress, participating in a hunt, 1749-1848. Creator: Unknown
Princesses, partly in male dress, participating in a hunt, 1749-1848

Hunting Party at a Fountain, 1660-1682. Creator: Pieter Wouwerman
Hunting Party at a Fountain, 1660-1682

Old Fashioned Sporting Pictures, and the Road to Bygone Days; Fox Hunting -1887--The Kill, 1890. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 42. July to December, 1890

Old Fashioned Sporting Pictures, and the Road to Bygone Days; The Enraged Vicar, or Fox Hunting ve Creator: Unknown
Old Fashioned Sporting Pictures, and the Road to Bygone Days; The Enraged Vicar, or Fox Hunting versus Fancy Gardening, 1890. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 42

Old Fashioned Sporting Pictures, and the Road to Bygone Days; Trailing for a Hare, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Old Fashioned Sporting Pictures, and the Road to Bygone Days; Trailing for a Hare, 1890. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 42. July to December, 1890

The Meet, 1743 (oil on canvas)
LAF470993 The Meet, 1743 (oil on canvas) by Reysschoot, Pieter Jan van (1702-76); 230x175 cm; Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Ghent, Belgium; © Art in Flanders

English huntswoman jumping sidesaddle over a fence, 19th century. Facey Romford unable to follow Lucy Somersville over a hedge. What matter did it make to him how she rode, confound this ugly place

Huntsmen and women watch the fox-hounds let out of a pen before a hunt, 19th century. Facey Romford in green coat, and Lucy Somersville sidesaddle on her horse

English huntswoman jumping sidesaddle over a fence, 19th century
6337306 English huntswoman jumping sidesaddle over a fence, 19th century by Browne, Hablot Knight (Phiz) (1815-92) (after); (add.info.: English huntswoman jumping sidesaddle over a fence)

A German huntswoman riding side-saddle. Date: 1910

Riding sidesaddle Date: 1910

Picnic after the Hunt, probably c. 1735 / 1740. Creator: Nicolas Lancret
Picnic after the Hunt, probably c. 1735/1740

View of an Italian Port, early 1660s. Creator: Nicolaes Berchem
View of an Italian Port, early 1660s

A Lady in a Hunting Costume with a Lady in Walking Costume on a Mountain Path from La Mode Illustree, 1881

Diane et Acteon changeen Cerf, ca. 1742. Creator: Etienne Fessard
Diane et Acteon change en Cerf, ca. 1742. [Diana and Actaeon transformed into a stag]

The Countess of Yarborough, 1879. Creator: Vincent Brooks Day & Son
The Countess of Yarborough, 1879. Victoria Alexandrina, Countess of Yarborough (1841-1927), race horse trainer and Joint Master of the Brocklesby Hounds

Society Hunt with a lady Master of Foxhounds. Miss Amy Fairhurst with the pack. 5 September 1922

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"Huntswoman: A Glimpse into the World of Equestrian Adventure" Step into the enchanting world of "Huntswoman" - a captivating journey through time and artistry. From Victor Venner's masterpiece, "His Girl, The Huntsmans Meet, " to the breathtaking oil painting "The Meet, 1743, " this collection transports you to an era where elegance and thrill intertwined. Witness the grace and skill of English huntswomen as they effortlessly leap over fences in their sidesaddles. Whether it be a daring jump captured in a 19th-century photograph or a German huntswoman riding side-saddle in 1910, these women defy conventions with their unwavering determination. Immerse yourself in the camaraderie of huntsmen and women eagerly watching fox-hounds being released. Feel their anticipation as they embark on an exhilarating chase through picturesque landscapes that echo Nicolas Berchem's mesmerizing "View of an Italian Port. " Intriguing encounters unfold before your eyes as you explore scenes like Diane et Acteon changeen Cerf from Etienne Fessard's brushstroke mastery. Marvel at La Lady in her hunting costume accompanied by another lady adorned in walking attire on a mountain path – both epitomizing strength and resilience. Indulge in post-hunt festivities reminiscent of Nicolas Lancret's delightful "Picnic after the Hunt. " Experience joyous moments shared amongst friends, relishing nature's bounties while savoring tales of adventure beneath sun-dappled trees. Finally, meet The Countess of Yarborough herself – immortalized by Vincent Brooks Day & Son’s portrait from 1879. Her regal presence embodies the spirit of all huntswomen throughout history; fierce yet refined, bold yet elegant. Join us on this extraordinary voyage through time and artistry as we celebrate the indomitable spirit and undeniable allure of huntswomen.