Tame Collection (#4)

The spider of Paul Pellisson, French author (chromolitho)
972208 The spider of Paul Pellisson, French author (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The spider of Paul Pellisson (1624-1693), French author

Jimson, the mule, c. 1895 (b / w photo)
3037395 Jimson, the mule, c.1895 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: Duke of Cambridges Own (Middlesex Regiment) 1881-1921, India

Lohan with Tiger, late 18th to early 19th century (colour on silk)
874846 Lohan with Tiger, late 18th to early 19th century (colour on silk) by Chinese School; 39.05 x28.58 cm; San Diego Museum of Art, USA; eSan Diego Museum of Art; Gift of Dr

Bust of a woman with a bird (b / w photo)
3096116 Bust of a woman with a bird (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bust of a woman with a bird)

Jacqueline Jones, 22, in her first big start part shares her bedroom with a Leopard. The scene is part of the film The Cool Mikado now being made at Shepperton Studios

Scene from the play Polly. 14th May 1923

Killer Whale: So Playful Nemo in his Clacton Pier pool. February 1985 P006478

Animal Friendship - Riki the lion has long outgrown the playful stage when he had the run of the Walton home. But, although he is inclined to be unpredictable to strangers

St. Genevieve of Brabant in the Forest, 1860s. Creator: George Frederick Bensell
St. Genevieve of Brabant in the Forest, 1860s

Le Moineau Apprivoise(The Tame Sparrow), 18th century. Creator: Rene Gaillard
Le Moineau Apprivoise (The Tame Sparrow), 18th century. After Francois Boucher

The Wolf-Charmer, 1867. Creator: Henry Marsh
The Wolf-Charmer, 1867

The Tamed Bird, ca. 1769. Creator: Jean Jacques Flipart
The Tamed Bird, ca. 1769. After Francois Boucher

Sir Robert Peel entering Tamworth, 1845. Creator: Unknown
Sir Robert Peel entering Tamworth, 1845. British Prime Minister Robert Peel arrives for a ceremony marking the start of construction on the Trent Valley line between Rugby and Stafford

FABLE / LION IN LOVE
THE LION IN LOVE He must agree to let his teeth be plucked out and his claws cut off. Date: circa 1870

The Tame Magpie, ca. 1707-8. Creator: Alessandro Magnasco
The Tame Magpie, ca. 1707-8

A Pet Wild Cat, . Creator: Unknown
A Pet Wild Cat, 1900. Mr GW Mathieson of Chicago with what was probably the only domesticated wild cat in the world...He took the first prize gold medal at the Chicago Cat Show

USA, Georgia. Humorous scene of innocent tame puppy under Beware of Dog sign

Alexander and Bucephalus, 1861-2 (oil on canvas)
3428115 Alexander and Bucephalus, 1861-2 (oil on canvas) by Degas, Edgar (1834-1917); 115x89 cm cm; National Gallery of Art, Washington DC, USA; (add.info.: Philonicus the Thessalian, a horse dealer)

Grey Squirrel (Sciurus carolinensis) climbing over fence in parkland, Regents Park, London, UK, April 2011. Photographer quote: Grey squirrels may be overfed, oversexed and over here

Beluga whale (Delphinapterus leucas) swimming under ice and exhaling air, Arctic circle Dive Center, White Sea, Karelia, northern Russia. Captive

Beluga whale (Delphinapterus leucas) swimming under ice, Arctic circle Dive Center, White Sea, Karelia, northern Russia captive

Beluga whale (Delphinapterus leucas) play biting camera, Arctic circle Dive Center, White Sea, Karelia, northern Russia. Captive

Beluga whale (Delphinapterus leucas) swimming under ice and exhaling air, with scuba diver in background, Arctic circle Dive Center, White Sea, Karelia, northern Russia, captive

Stella Court Treatt and her monkey Kima, Dodoma to Mongalla, East Africa, 1925 (1927). Artist: Thomas A Glover
Stella Court Treatt and her monkey Kima, Dodoma to Mongalla, East Africa, 1925 (1927). A print from Cape to Cairo, by Stella Court Treatt, George G Harrap & Company Ltd, 1927

Chaplin Court Treatts leopard, Abercorn to Tukuyu, Tanganyika, 1925 (1927). Artist: Thomas A Glover
Chaplin Court Treatts leopard, Abercorn to Tukuyu, Tanganyika, 1925 (1927). A print from Cape to Cairo, by Stella Court Treatt, George G Harrap & Company Ltd, 1927

Black cat crosses my path by Lake Inle, Myanmar_bw
Lake Inle, Myanmar - 2 February 2013. Well, we all know what they say about black cats crossing your path. Maybe this proverb doesn t apply in Myanmar

Black cat crosses my path by Lake Inle, Myanmar
Lake Inle, Myanmar - 2 February 2013. Well, we all know what they say about black cats crossing your path. Maybe this proverb doesn t apply in Myanmar

Branwen, Daughter of Llyr, the subject of a legend from medieval Welsh literature, the Mabinogi. Branwen is married off to a cruel Irish king; she tames a starling

Ghana, Upper east region, Paga. At Paga the crocodiles are sacred and handfed with chickens. Elsewhere they are still hunted

German Pointer; Portrait Of A Dog

Cat; Portrait Of A Cat

Tabby Cat; Portrait Of A Cat

Shetland Sheepdog; Portrait Of A Dog

Shetland Sheepdogs; Portrait Of Two Dogs

Red-Eyed Tree Frog (Agalychnis Callidryas)

Black girl with tamed ostrich, Holy Land. Date: 1920s

Smooth otter - tame animal living in Labuk Bay Proboscis Monkey Sanctuary (Lutra (Lutrogale) perspicillata). Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia; June

Young female Proboscis monkey, wild but relatively tame, came with its pack from surrounding rainforest to feed at Labuk Bay Proboscis Monkey Sanctuary (Nasalis larvatus)

Young female Proboscis monkey (called Adi by sanctuary keepers), wild but relatively tame, came with its pack to feed at Labuk Bay Proboscis Monkey Sanctuary from rainforest and hangs around

Lieutenant Rimington - breaker & teacher of Army horses, WW1
Lt. Mike Rimington, late of the 37th Lancers, seen breaking unruly and vicious horses for the British Army at the Underdale Hall Remount Department near Shrewsbury in 1916

Hand reared Scarlet Macaw Ara macao at Tambopata, Research Centre Amazon Rainforest Peru

Domestic Rabbit, Lionhead, adult female, close-up of head, sitting in hutch beside food bowl, England, october

Borneo pygmy elephant (Elephas maximus borneensis). This elephant inhabits tropical rainforests in north Borneo. It is critically endangered and it is estimated only about 1000 remain (2007)

Lady with a Bird, 18th century. Artist: Louis Michel van Loo
Lady with a Bird, 18th century. Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St Petersburg

Man feeding a sparrow in a park
Unusual Friends - smartly dressed man feeding a sparrow in a park. 1950s

Fishing with cormorants - China. Date: circa 1910s

Settler with tame waterbuck, East Africa. 1919

The pet of a French rest camp: a tame stag. 1916

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"Taming the Wild: A Journey of Compassion and Connection" In this captivating Indian miniature, we witness a timeless tale of animal kindness rooted in ahimsa. The gentle touch of humanity tames even the wildest creatures, as depicted by the domestic pig nuzzling against its caretaker's hand. Lord Walter Rothschild, known for his eccentricity, takes us on a zebra-drawn trap through an enchanting scene. It reminds us that with patience and understanding, even the most untamed beings can be guided towards harmony. Anna Pavlova's ethereal presence is elevated by her pet swan Jack in this black and white photograph from 1905. Their bond exemplifies how love transcends species boundaries, showcasing the beauty of taming animals through mutual affection. A Sealyham riding atop a sheep captures our attention with its whimsical charm. This delightful image reminds us that sometimes it is those considered "tame" who lead us on extraordinary adventures. The legendary Saint Francis stands fearlessly before the Wolf of Gubbio in an act of remarkable courage and compassion. Through his example, we learn that true strength lies not in domination but in forging connections based on respect and understanding. Odysseus' encounter with tame animals during his epic journey resonates deeply within our hearts. As he navigates treacherous waters, these loyal companions remind us that trust can bridge any divide between humans and wildlife. Snowfall blankets Ill Bell and Yoke in Lake District UK while Highland Cattle graze peacefully nearby—a serene tableau where nature's wildness coexists harmoniously with human presence. Tamed landscapes reflect our responsibility to protect both domesticated creatures and their untamed counterparts alike. An adorned elephant parades majestically amidst vibrant festivities—a symbol of cultural celebration intertwined with reverence for these magnificent beasts whose spirits are gently tamed by tradition rather than forceful dominance.