Shire Horse Collection (page 9)

Horses fighting (oil on canvas)
OJ379505 Horses fighting (oil on canvas) by Gilpin, Sawrey (1733-1807); 45.7x61 cm; Private Collection; © Ackermann Johnson

Ascension of the Poilu, 1922 (oil on canvas)
XIR293868 Ascension of the Poilu, 1922 (oil on canvas) by Desvallieres, Georges (1861-1950); Musee National d Art Moderne, Centre Pompidou, Paris, France; (add.info.: The Ascension of the Hairy; )

Edmund, King of East Anglia, killed by the Danes, 20 November 869 AD, from A Chronicle of England BC 55 to AD 1485
984717 Edmund, King of East Anglia, killed by the Danes, 20 November 869 AD, from A Chronicle of England BC 55 to AD 1485, pub

St. George and the Dragon, 1667 (oil on panel)
XIR174341 St. George and the Dragon, 1667 (oil on panel) by Bulgarian School, (17th century); National Art Gallery, Sofia, Bulgaria; (add.info.: conquest of good over evil; )

The 2nd May 1808, Madrid or The Battle of the Mamelukes (detail of the lower right), 1814 (oil on canvas)
900649 The 2nd May 1808, Madrid or The Battle of the Mamelukes (detail of the lower right), 1814 (oil on canvas) by Goya y Lucientes, Francisco Jose de (1746-1828); Prado, Madrid

Fete in Aid of the Home of Rest for Horses, Neasden Stud Farm (engraving)
1046037 Fete in Aid of the Home of Rest for Horses, Neasden Stud Farm (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fete in Aid of the Home of Rest for Horses)

A warrior striking down a US cavalry trooper at the Battle of Little Bighorn in 1876 (ink & w / c on paper)
PNP245866 A warrior striking down a US cavalry trooper at the Battle of Little Bighorn in 1876 (ink & w/c on paper) by American School

Tullie in his Chariot; Tullie sur son Char, (pen and brown ink, grey wash heightened with white on brown pape)
827614 Tullie in his Chariot; Tullie sur son Char, (pen and brown ink, grey wash heightened with white on brown pape) by Cades

A Tiger attacking an Arab Stallion, 1824 (oil on canvas)
CH400949 A Tiger attacking an Arab Stallion, 1824 (oil on canvas) by Towne, Charles (1763-1840); Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images

Suzzy, girl with horse whip. (photo)
667721 Suzzy, girl with horse whip. (photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Suzzy, girl with horse whip. Melia cigarette card, c 1910.); © Look and Learn

Cruel to be Kind, 1882 (oil on canvas)
NAM237763 Cruel to be Kind, 1882 (oil on canvas) by Woodville, Richard Caton II (1856-1927); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: Indian Mountain Artillery, North West Frontier of India)

Lieutenants Nelville and Coghill saving the Colours, 1881 (oleograph)
NAM195678 Lieutenants Nelville and Coghill saving the Colours, 1881 (oleograph) by de Neauville, Alfred A.B. (1851-1941) (after); National Army Museum, London; © National Army Museum

St. James on a White Horse Riding over the Corpses of Moors and The Coat of Arms of the Family of Gomez
986337 St.James on a White Horse Riding over the Corpses of Moors and The Coat of Arms of the Family of Gomez, 1606 (illuminated manuscript on vellum) by Spanish School

The Battle of Milvian Bridge, Victory of Constantine over Maxentius (oil on canvas)
898875 The Battle of Milvian Bridge, Victory of Constantine over Maxentius (oil on canvas) by Tournier, Nicolas (1590-1638/9); Musee des Augustins, Toulouse

Combat between an Angevin King and Manfred, King of Sicily (c. 1232-66), after 1265 (fresco)
XIR183196 Combat between an Angevin King and Manfred, King of Sicily (c.1232-66), after 1265 (fresco) by French School, (13th century); Tour Ferrande, Pernes-les-Fontaines

Chlotaire I (497-561) Burns his Rebellious Son and Family, from Histoire de France by Colart, published c
KW177705 Chlotaire I (497-561) Burns his Rebellious Son and Family, from Histoire de France by Colart, published c.1840 (engraving) by French School

Ancient Greece: Warfare Campaign of Alexander the Great in the Balkans 335 BC, 1866 (coloured engraving)
XEE702525 Ancient Greece: Warfare Campaign of Alexander the Great in the Balkans 335 BC, 1866 (coloured engraving) by Leutemann

Triumph of a matador, engraved by Boetzel (engraving) (b / w photo)
XIR287754 Triumph of a matador, engraved by Boetzel (engraving) (b/w photo) by Dore, Gustave (1832-83) (after); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; (add.info.: Espada; )

Eudes (860-98) in battle against the Normans, from Histoire de France by Colart, published c. 1840 (engraving)
KW177724 Eudes (860-98) in battle against the Normans, from Histoire de France by Colart, published c.1840 (engraving) by French School

The Norman army ride into battle against the army of the English, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen)
XIR183143 The Norman army ride into battle against the army of the English, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen) by Unknown Artist, (11th century); Musee de la Tapisserie, Bayeux

The Triumph of David (oil on canvas)
ALG293599 The Triumph of David (oil on canvas) by Manetti, Rutilio (1571-1639); Pinacoteca Nazionale & Museo di Palazzo Mansi, Lucca, Tuscany, Italy; (add.info.: Le Triomphe de David; )

Frederick the Great at the Battle of Kolin in 1757 (colour litho)
725458 Frederick the Great at the Battle of Kolin in 1757 (colour litho) by Rohling, Carl (1849-1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: Frederick the Great at the Battle of Kolin in 1757)

The Battle of Chocim in 1673, 1876 (oil on canvas)
MNK129609 The Battle of Chocim in 1673, 1876 (oil on canvas) by Smuglewicz, Franciszek (1745-1807); 95x148 cm; National Museum in Cracow, Poland; (add.info.: John III Sobieski)

St. George slaying the dragon, 1908 (w / c & b / c on paper)
CH352698 St. George slaying the dragon, 1908 (w/c & b/c on paper) by Shaw, John Byam Liston (1872-1919); Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images

Pawnee chased by Cheyenne and a white man killed by Crooked Lance, illustration from the Black Horse Ledger
NBY331393 Pawnee chased by Cheyenne and a white man killed by Crooked Lance, illustration from the Black Horse Ledger, 1877-79 (pencil & crayon on paper) by American School

Knight, Death, and the Devil, 1513 (engraving)
883704 Knight, Death, and the Devil, 1513 (engraving) by Durer or Duerer, Albrecht (1471-1528); Minneapolis Institute of Arts, MN, USA; (add.info.: The Christian knight)

Medieval Tournament (woodcut)
KW216300 Medieval Tournament (woodcut) by English School; Private Collection

Charge of the Twenty-First Lancers, illustration from Glorious Battles of English History by Major C. H
IL193447 Charge of the Twenty-First Lancers, illustration from Glorious Battles of English History by Major C.H. Wylly, 1920s (colour litho) by Payne, Henry A. (Harry) (1868-1940); Private Collection

The Giaour, Conqueror of Hassan; Le Giaour, Vainqueur d Hassan, (oil on canvas)
824542 The Giaour, Conqueror of Hassan; Le Giaour, Vainqueur d Hassan, (oil on canvas) by Vernet, Emile Jean Horace (1789-1863); 65x54 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Giaour)

The death of British Commander General Braddock near Fort Duquesne (engraving)
PNP375481 The death of British Commander General Braddock near Fort Duquesne (engraving) by French School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

A Battle Between the Crow and Cheyenne Tribes, 1874-75 (pen, ink & w / c on ledger paper)
869716 A Battle Between the Crow and Cheyenne Tribes, 1874-75 (pen, ink & w/c on ledger paper) by Howling Wolf (1849-1927); Allen Memorial Art Museum, Oberlin College, Ohio

Bandits Scene (oil on canvas)
XIR417091 Bandits Scene (oil on canvas) by Wouwermans or Wouwerman, Philips (1619-68); Musee des Beaux-Arts, Nimes, France; (add.info.: Scene de Brigands; )

The Second of May, 1808. The Riot against the Mameluke Mercenaries, detail of a man with a dagger, 1814 (oil on canvas)
XIR194741 The Second of May, 1808. The Riot against the Mameluke Mercenaries, detail of a man with a dagger, 1814 (oil on canvas) by Goya y Lucientes, Francisco Jose de (1746-1828); Prado, Madrid

Rustam killing the White Demon, illustration from the Shahnama (Book of Kings), by Abu l-Qasim Manur Firdawsi (c)
STC153444 Rustam killing the White Demon, illustration from the Shahnama (Book of Kings), by Abu l-Qasim Manur Firdawsi (c.934-c.1020), from the Large Clive Album by Indian School

St George and the Dragon (oil on panel)
BRN187437 St George and the Dragon (oil on panel) by Redon, Odilon (1840-1916); The Barnes Foundation, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Bellerophon slaying the Chimaera (bronze)
1190828 Bellerophon slaying the Chimaera (bronze) by Picault, Emile Louis (1833-1915) (after); height: 70 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images

Ms 89 fol. 88 The Triumph of Death, from a Book of Hours (vellum)
XIR212968 Ms 89 fol.88 The Triumph of Death, from a Book of Hours (vellum) by French School, (15th century); Bibliotheque Municipale, Moulins, France; (add.info.: the triumph of death; )

Battle of the sea-gods (pen & brown ink on white paper)
CTS366761 Battle of the sea-gods (pen & brown ink on white paper) by Mantegna, Andrea (1431-1506) (workshop of); 25.7x38 cm; The Devonshire Collections

Near Casablanca, the goumiers charging at the Moroccans, illustration from Le Petit Journal, supplement illustre
XIR346312 Near Casablanca, the goumiers charging at the Moroccans, illustration from Le Petit Journal, supplement illustre, 15th September 1907 (colour litho) by French School

The Normans fight and kill those who were with King Harold, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen)
XIR183149 The Normans fight and kill those who were with King Harold, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen) by Unknown Artist, (11th century); Musee de la Tapisserie, Bayeux

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Ploughing with shire horses in Derbyshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe: A timeless tradition that connects us to our agricultural roots. These magnificent creatures, known as shire horses, have been an integral part of farming for centuries. In the depths of winter, when snow blankets the countryside, two horses stand proudly against the white backdrop. Their sturdy frames and thick coats are a testament to their resilience and adaptability. Eadweard Muybridge's iconic black and white photograph captures the grace and power of these majestic animals in motion. The transverse-gallop freeze-frame reveals every muscle flexed as they gallop through time. During the English Civil War in 1645, shire horses served as loyal companions to the Royalist cavalry at the Battle of Naseby. This color lithograph immortalizes their bravery on that fateful day. In Cornwall, England, decorated shire horses pull a plough adorned with intricate patterns, and is a sight that showcases not only their strength but also their beauty as they work harmoniously with humans to cultivate the land. The expertise of wheelwrights is highlighted in an engraving depicting them crafting wheels for these mighty beasts. Their craftsmanship ensures smooth journeys for both horse and driver alike. From linseed mowing in Strood to hauling timber in Stirlingshire, Scotland - shire horses have played a vital role across various industries throughout history. Their unwavering dedication has helped shape our landscapes and build our communities. As evening falls over picturesque countryside roadsides or bustling city streets alike; "Homeward Bound" becomes a familiar scene - tired yet contented shire horses making their way back home after a hard day's work. Artistic masterpieces like "The Entry of Louis XIV" capture historical moments where these noble steeds were present alongside royalty – symbols of prestige and power pulling carriages fit for kings and queens.