Mule Train Collection

La campagne d'hiver en Orient; Le ravitaillement dans la neige des postes francais et... 1917. Creator: Unknown
La campagne d'hiver en Orient; Le ravitaillement dans la neige des postes francais et italiens a plus de 2, 000 metres d'altitude, entre Monastir et la lac Prespa, 1917

La campagne d'hiver en Orient; Sur le Paljokrimero, entre Burbusko et Zupan, 1917. Creator: Unknown
La campagne d'hiver en Orient; Sur le Paljokrimero, entre Burbusko et Zupan, 1917. First World War: winter campaign on the Eastern Front - on the Paljokrimero, between Burbusko and Zupan

La campagne d'hiver en Orient; Dans les neiges du Paljokrimero, entre Santi-Quaranta... 1917. Creator: Unknown
La campagne d'hiver en Orient; Dans les neiges du Paljokrimero, entre Santi-Quaranta et Kastoria, 1917. First World War: winter campaign on the Eastern Front - in the snow at Paljokrimero

La campagne d'hiver en Orient; Sur la route de Santi-Quaranta a Monastir: la traversee... 1917. Creator: Unknown
La campagne d'hiver en Orient; Sur la route de Santi-Quaranta a Monastir: la traversee d'un torrent sur un pont albanais en dos d'ane, entre Izvor et Kastanjani, au debut de fevrier 1917

Punjaub Battery preparing to enter the Durwanzal Pass into the Koorum Valley, 1857. Creator: Unknown
The War with Persia - Punjaub Battery preparing to enter the Durwanzal Pass into the Koorum Valley, 1857. Sketch by a Correspondent

French Ambulances, before Sebastopol, 1854. Creator: Unknown
French Ambulances, before Sebastopol, 1854. Crimean War:.nearly all English accounts from the Crimea represent the French medical arrangements as much superior to those of our army

Mule Train, 1947. Creator: Unknown
Mule Train, 1947. By Johnny Lange, Hy Heath, Fred Glickman, featuring Jimmy Miller and the Squadronaires, a band intended to raise morale and entertain the troops during World War II. [Chappell & Co

Anheuser-Busch Pack Mules (oil on canvas)
CH203887 Anheuser-Busch Pack Mules (oil on canvas) by Berninghaus, Oscar Edward (1874-1952); Private Collection; Photo © Christie's Images

Plate 1: a peasant checking the hoof of his mule by a stream, from Landscapes in the manner of Salvator Rosa (Die Landschaften in Sal. Rosa s), ca. 1700-25

Conestoga Wagon Jack, 1935 / 1942. Creator: Edward L Loper
Conestoga Wagon Jack, 1935/1942

Terminus of U. S. Military Railroad, City Point, Virginia, 1861-65
Terminus of U.S. Military Railroad, City Point, Virginia, 1861-65. Formerly attributed to Mathew B. Brady

Chavonne, France, c1914-c1918. Photograph from a series of glass plate stereoview images depicting scenes from World War I (1914-1918)

Mule train with supplies, Verdun, northern France, c1914-c1918. Photograph from a series of glass plate stereoview images depicting scenes from World War I (1914-1918)

Mule train crossing a bridge over the Rio Upano, Moreno Santiago Province, Ecuador

The Black Hills Stage in Deadwood, South Dakota, United States of America circa 1883, from the book The United States of America, published in New York, 1893

Landscape in the island of Cuba, 19th century. Artist: Paul Huet
Landscape in the island of Cuba, 19th century

Modes of transport in Japan, 19th century. Horses provided with sandals of straw. French advertising for Liebig Extract of Meat. Private Collection

St Martin of Tours, 4th century (19th century). After converting to Christianity, St Martin (c316-397) lived as a hermit in France at Liguge near Poitiers

GRAND CANYON, 1920. A train of mules and tourists on horseback traverse the Grand Canyon. Photograph, 1920

WILLIAM H. BONNEY (1859-1881). Known as Billy the Kid. American desperado. Cover of An Authentic Life of Billy the Kid, by Sheriff Pat Garrett, 1882

MINING: MULE TRAIN, 1880. A mule train provisioning a miners camp in Colorado. Wood engraving, English, 1880

CIVIL WAR: LIBBY PRISON. The Confederate Libby Prison at Richmond, Virginia. Photographed in 1865, after it was taken over by the Union Army

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"Mule Train: A Timeless Symbol of Strength and Resilience" In the realm of art and history, the image of a mule train has captivated our imagination for centuries. From ancient times to modern eras, these magnificent creatures have played an integral role in transporting goods, bridging cultures, and shaping landscapes. One such depiction is the iconic painting "Mule Train" from 1947 by an unknown creator. This artwork beautifully captures the essence of these pack animals as they traverse rugged terrains with unwavering determination. Similarly, Anheuser-Busch immortalized mules on canvas through their oil painting titled "Anheuser-Busch Pack Mules, " showcasing their significance in delivering goods. The power and practicality of mules are further showcased in Edward Loper's masterpiece "Conestoga Wagon Jack. " Here we witness a peasant carefully inspecting his mule's hoof by a serene stream - a testament to the symbiotic relationship between humans and animals throughout history. Moving across continents, we find ourselves amidst the dunes of Beni-Abbes captured in "Dunes (Beni-Abbes)" from Dessins et Peintures d'Afrique. Even during challenging times like World War I, mules remained indispensable as seen in photographs like "Mule train with supplies, Verdun. " Venturing into different corners of the world brings us to Cuba where Paul Huet's landscape painting transports us to its lush beauty while highlighting how mules were essential for transportation on this island during the 19th century. Meanwhile, Japan embraced various modes of transport during that era as depicted in artworks showcasing traditional Japanese methods. These images remind us that even far-flung places relied on trusty mules for their daily activities. Stepping back into time takes us all the way to St Martin of Tours' portrayal dating back to the 4th century but recreated during later centuries.