Side Saddle Collection (#2)

Mademoiselle Meuriot on her pony, 1889. Creator: Jacques Emile Blanche
Mademoiselle Meuriot on her pony, 1889. (Mademoiselle Meuriot sur son poney)

Knight and Lady on Horseback, c. 1500. Creator: Master MZ
Knight and Lady on Horseback, c. 1500

Cutting hunt, 1933 Nov. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Cutting hunt, 1933 Nov

Cutting hunt, 1933 Nov. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Cutting hunt, 1933 Nov

Leap Year, Britannia!, n.d. Creator: Unknown
Leap Year, Britannia!, n.d. There are some stiffish matters to clear, but I think we shall manage them'. Horse with a man's face. Possibly after Sir John Tenniel

At the Horse-Show - Waiting their turn to enter the ring, 1886. Creator: Unknown
At the Horse-Show - Waiting their turn to enter the ring, 1886.From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume 33. January to June, 1886"

The Queen, Prince Albert, and Prince of Wales, on horseback in Windsor Park: Front Page; Cassells I Creator: Unknown
The Queen, Prince Albert, and Prince of Wales, on horseback in Windsor Park: Front Page; Cassells Illustrated Family Paper; London Saturday, March 25, 1854, 1854

Horse shows, Miss Alice Munn, between 1910 and 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Horse shows, Miss Alice Munn, between 1910 and 1917. Woman riding sidesaddle

Harper's June, c1890 - 1907. Creator: Edward Penfield
Harper's June, c1890 - 1907. [Publisher: Harper Publications; Place: New York]

Affiche pour l'Hippodrome de la Porte-Maillot, "Paris-Courses". c1897. Creator: Jules Cheret
Affiche pour l'Hippodrome de la Porte-Maillot, "Paris-Courses". c1897. [Publisher: Imprimerie Chaix; Place: Paris]

Obstructionists", 1890 (1891). Obstructionists", 1890 (1891)
Obstructionists", 1890 (1891). From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 44. July to December, 1891

Elkins, Katharine; Mrs. William F. Hitt - Horse Show, 1912. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Elkins, Katharine; Mrs. William F
Elkins, Katharine; Mrs. William F. Hitt - Horse Show, 1912

Woman's Side Saddle, c. 1936. Creator: Lyman Young
Woman's Side Saddle, c. 1936

Landscape with Travelers, early 1630s. Creator: Valerio Spada
Landscape with Travelers, early 1630s

Sketch en route to Cherbourg, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Sketch en route to Cherbourg, 1850. Louis-Napoleon Bonaparte, the first President of France, travels to Cherbourg for a naval review. Locals in traditional costume turn out to see him

Two Women (One on Horseback) in Late 18th Century Dress, n.d. Creator: William Edward Frost
Two Women (One on Horseback) in Late 18th Century Dress, n.d

Side Saddle, c. 1937. Creator: Frank C. Barks
Side Saddle, c. 1937

Side Saddle, c. 1937. Creator: Frank C. Barks
Side Saddle, c. 1937

The International Exhibition: embroidered sidesaddle, by A. Davis, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The International Exhibition: embroidered sidesaddle, by A. Davis, 1862. Saddle...from a design supplied by Philip H. De la Motte

The Volunteer Field-Day at Brighton: arrival of volunteers on the racecourse, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The Volunteer Field-Day at Brighton: arrival of volunteers on the racecourse, 1862. Nothing could be finer than the approach of something like 12, 000 men in close column, at quick march

Purple pitcher plant or side-saddle flower, Sarracenia purpurea, Sarracenie pourpre. Handcoloured steel engraving by Alphonse-Leon Noel after a botanical illustration by Edouard Maubert from Pierre

Horsewoman, 1820 or later. Creator: Theodore Gericault
Horsewoman, 1820 or later

Empress Eugenie on Horseback, 1853-1876. Creator: Carl Fredrik Kioerboe
Empress Eugenie on Horseback, 1853-1876

Lady riding side-saddle on a donkey
A pretty young lady is transported in style on a donkey, sheletered from the midday sun by a parasol. Her boyfriend is less lucky, gallantly trotting along in her wake on foot

The Bright Cloud, 1833-34 (oil on panel)
3055576 The Bright Cloud, 1833-34 (oil on panel) by Palmer, Samuel (1805-81); 23x32 cm; Manchester Art Gallery, UK; © Manchester Art Gallery

Portrait of Queen Victoria on Horseback, with Windsor Castle, the Duke of Wellington
ARM123905 Portrait of Queen Victoria on Horseback, with Windsor Castle, the Duke of Wellington and the Household Brigade in the Background, 1840 (oil on canvas) by Grant

Side Saddle - California Syle, c. 1937. Creator: Harry Mann Waddell
Side Saddle - California Syle, c. 1937

Tapestry (Bear Hunt and Falconry from a Hunts Series), Belgium, c. 1525. Creator: Unknown
Tapestry (Bear Hunt and Falconry from a Hunts Series), Belgium, c. 1525. Detail from a larger artwork

Side Saddle, c. 1937. Creator: Eva Fox
Side Saddle, c. 1937

English Watching Descending Geese at Yoshida Bridge (Yoshida-bashi no rakugan, Igirisujin)... 1861
English Watching Descending Geese at Yoshida Bridge (Yoshida-bashi no rakugan, Igirisujin), from the series " Eight Views of Yokohama in Musashino Province (Bushu Yokohama hakkei no uchi)"

Cover from Italian Fairy Tales, by Lilia E. Romano, published by Raphael Tuck & Sons (colour litho)
IL262838 Cover from Italian Fairy Tales, by Lilia E. Romano, published by Raphael Tuck & Sons (colour litho) by Davie, Howard (fl.1914-44); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Horsemanship brings favour, German humorous military postcard (colour litho)
6031198 Horsemanship brings favour, German humorous military postcard (colour litho) by Schonpflug, Fritz (1873-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: Horsemanship brings favour)

The Hunt
BON46709 The Hunt by Armour, George Denholm (1864-1949); Private Collection; Photo © Bonhams, London, UK; English, out of copyright

Lady St. Aubyn and her Family (pen and brush and black ink, watercolour and gouache on paper)
XYC150269 Lady St. Aubyn and her Family (pen and brush and black ink, watercolour and gouache on paper) by Ramberg, Johann Heinrich (1763-1840); 55.9x85.1 cm; Yale Center for British Art

Americans on an Outing (Amerikajin yuko no zu), 1860. Creator: Yoshikazu
Americans on an Outing (Amerikajin yuko no zu), 1860

America (Amerika), 1860. Creator: Utagawa Hiroshige III
America (Amerika), 1860

Having All the Fun to Themselves, c. 1870. Creator: Hablot Knight Browne
Having All the Fun to Themselves, c. 1870

A woman from Ohara on horseback, Japan, 1834. Creator: Katsushika Taito
A woman from Ohara on horseback, Japan, 1834

France (Furansukoku), from the Countries of Europe (Yoroppa-shu no uchi), 1862

English (Igirisujin), from the series "A Collection of Various Countries
English (Igirisujin), from the series " A Collection of Various Countries (Bankoku zukushi)", 1860

Caesar and Cleopatra Enjoying Themselves from The Story of Caesar and Cleopatra, Flanders
Caesar and Cleopatra Enjoying Themselves, from The Story of Caesar and Cleopatra, Flanders, c. 1680. Woven at the workshop of Gerard Peemans, after a design by Justus van Egmont

Side Saddle, c. 1939. Creator: Bertha Semple
Side Saddle, c. 1939

Fables of Fontaine Furnishing Fabric, France, c. 1815. Creator: Hartmann et Fils
Fables of Fontaine Furnishing Fabric, France, c. 1815. Le Satire et le passant [The Satyr and the passer-by]; Le Cheval qui a casse sa bride, [The Horse that broke its bridle]; La Lionne, qui a p[

Mount Washington, 1869. Creator: Winslow Homer
Mount Washington, 1869. Riders in the White Mountains of New Hampshire, USA

Jungfer Lorenzen of Tangermünde, After 1837. Creator: Christian Daniel Rauch
Jungfer Lorenzen of Tangermunde, After 1837. [According to legend, a virgin named Laurentia lived in the village of Tangermunde in Germany

Equestrienne in Renaissance Dress, c. 1840. Creator: Antoine-Louis Barye
Equestrienne in Renaissance Dress, c. 1840

The Flight into Egypt, c. 1485. Creator: Bernardino Butinone
The Flight into Egypt, c. 1485

Side Saddle, c. 1941. Creator: Sydney Roberts
Side Saddle, c. 1941

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"Side Saddle: A Timeless Equestrian Tradition" In the enchanting world of equestrianism, the side saddle has long been an emblem of grace and elegance. From historic figures to modern-day riders, this unique riding style continues to captivate hearts and minds. At Leconfield Opening Meet in November 1938, amidst a sea of excitement and anticipation, Lady Godiva herself would have felt at home as ladies donned their finest attire for a day filled with exhilarating foxhunting adventures. The Duchess of Newcastle exuded regal poise atop her majestic steed while Cora Pearl, renowned courtesan, added a touch of allure to the occasion. Princess Elizabeth graced the scene as Colonel of the Grenadier Guards astride her horse with utmost dignity. Her presence reminded all that chivalry knows no bounds when it comes to women embracing their passion for horsemanship. Throughout history, women from all walks of life have embraced side saddle riding. In 11th-century England, Lady Godiva fearlessly rode nude on horseback as both an equestrienne and tax protester—a testament to her unwavering spirit. Meanwhile, Welsh women in traditional costumes elegantly perched upon donkeys showcased their deep-rooted connection with nature and tradition. The art world too has immortalized this timeless practice. Paintings like "Chivalry" depict noble knights escorting ladies gracefully seated aside their horses—an embodiment of honor and respect. Artists such as Jules LeFebvre captured Lady Mabel Bridgeman's beauty astride "Claribel, " forever preserving her elegance in brushstrokes frozen in time. From medieval castles like Chateau d'Etampes to picturesque alpine landscapes depicted by James Ward's masterful strokes—side saddle riding transcends borders and eras alike, and is a universal language spoken by those who appreciate equine companionship and the thrill of adventure.