Working Animals Collection (page 8)

Attempted assassination of Wilhelm I, Emperor of Germany, by Karl Edward Nobiling, seen firing a rifle from an upstairs window. From " The Illustrated London News" (London, 15 June 1878)

Balkan War: Flight of Turkish peasants
Balkan Wars: Flight of Turkish peasants towards Constantinople. From " Le Petit Journal", Paris, 24 November 1912

Traffic in Westbourne Grove, London, outside Whiteleys department store, c1910

Unrest in Russia, Revolutionary uprisings in 1905
Unrest in Russia: Revolutionary uprisings in 1905. The arrest of a strike leader in St Petersburg at the end of the 1905 uprisings. From " Le Petit Journal", Paris, 24 December 1905

Construction train on Trans - Caspian Railway
Construction train on the Trans - Caspian Railway (Central Asian Railway). Begun in 1879, the railway reached Smarkand in 1888, and in 1898 it extended to Tashkent and Andijan. Built by the Russians

Prisoners on road to exile in Siberia
Prisoners on the road to exile in Siberia. From " The Countries of the World", London, c1880. Engraving

Late 19th century Russian village in winter
Typical late 19th century Russian village in winter. On the left is a troika, a sledge drawn by three horses abreast. From a Liebig trade card circa 1900. Chromolithograph

Building stock water dam, United States, 1930
Building a stock water dam, Pennington County, South Dakota, USA, during the 1930s

Cars in regimental railhead

Presidential Tally Ho Party 1901

Thailand, Phuket, Khao Nakkerd, tourist riding elephant, rear view

Thailand, Phuket, Khao Nakkerd, tourists riding elephant

Hungary, Budapest, Stormy Landscape
Schallas Karoly (18th century), Stormy Landscape, 1790

France, Paris, Gymnase Theatre and Marguery Restaurant, Postcard from beginning of 1900s
France, 20th century. Paris, the Gymnase Theatre and Marguery Restaurant. Postcard from the beginning of the 1900s

Egypt, Alexandria, Granite pillars of portico of Canopus by Luigi Mayer, 1804, engraving
Egypt, 19th century. Alexandria, the granite pillars of the portico of Canopus. Engraving by Luigi Mayer, 1804

Italy, Horse at Gallop
Giovanni Segantini (1858-1899), Cavallo al Galoppo (Horse at Gallop)

Italy, Theseus in Athens, miniature from French manuscript of the Book of Theseus / Theseid of the Nuptials of Emilia
Italy, Theseus in Athens, miniature from French manuscript of the Book of Theseus/Theseid of the Nuptials of Emilia by Giovanni Boccaccio, 1339-1341, facsimile Vienna

Catalan Atlas of Charles V of France, attributed to Abraham and Jafuda Cresques Mallorca, 1375
Cartography, 14th century. Catalan Atlas of Charles V of France. Attributed to Abraham and Jafuda Cresques Mallorca (1375 approx). Copy of the original kept at the French National Library, Paris

France, Paris, engraving of main entrance to Luxembourg Palace in Rue de Vaugirard
France - Paris - 19th century. Luxembourg Palace. The main entrance in Rue de Vaugirard. Engraving

Italy, Naples, Neapolitan nobles visiting the Capodimonte Palace, Detail: view of the city
Italy, 18th century. Naples, Neapolitan nobles visiting the Capodimonte Palace. Detail: view of the city

Poland, Warsaw, View of Warsaw with Theater Square, oil on canvas detail
Poland - Warsaw - 19th century. Theatre Square

UK, London, Docks on River Thames by George Garrard
George Garrard (1760-1826). London, the docks on The River Thames

Industrial, agricultural and zootechnical exhibition, Novara, September 1926, poster
Posters, Italy, 20th century. Industrial, agricultural and zootechnical exhibition, Novara, September 1926

Digital illustration of man on horse leading roped camel train carrying equipment

Two horses cutting grass with plough, rear view

Greece, Saronic Islands, Hydra island, Hydra Port, two mules on promenade

Reconstructed fresco depicting dancers performing bull-leaping of taurokathapsia
Greece - Crete - Knossos. Palace of Minos. Reconstructed fresco depicting dancers performing bull-leaping of taurokathapsia, circa 1700-1450 b.C

Roman civilization, relief portraying cart carrying wineskins being pulled by oxen
Roman civilization. Relief portraying a cart carrying wineskins being pulled by oxen

Painted wood models representing a scene of agricultural work, ploughing
Egyptian civilization, Middle Kingdom. Painted wood models representing a scene of agricultural work. Ploughing

Roman auxiliary military, cavalry, mid 1st century, drawing
Ancient Rome. Roman auxiliary military. Cavalry. Mid 1st century. Color illustration

Moenjo-daro, Reconstructed home interior, illustration
Indus civilization. Mohenjo-daro. Reconstructed interior residential building. Color illustration

Roman civilization, marble relief depicting work in fields
Roman civilization, 1st century A.D. Marble relief depicting work in the fields

Clay model with scene of agricultural work, from Vounous, Cyprus
Prehistory, Cyprus, Bronze Age. Clay model with a scene of agricultural work. From Vounous

Mosaic with rural scenes, from Caesarea, Algeria
Roman civilization, 1st-2nd century A.D. Algeria. Mosaic with rural scenes. From Caesarea

Heavy infantry and alite Sacred Band cavalry, drawing
Carthaginian empire. Heavy infantry and A

Italy, Road to Amalfi near Cetara Tower by Gabriele Smargiassi, oil on canvas
Gabriele Smargiassi (1798-1882). The road to Amalfi near Cetara Tower. Oil on canvas, 789x106 cm

France, Paris, painting of The Messagerie Royal
France - Paris - 19th century. The Messagerie Royal

Italy, Venice, Landscape with young shepherdesses
Francesco Zuccarelli (1702-1788), Landscape with Young Shepherdesses

Spain, Madrid, Hispanic-roman mosaic of carriage race
Hispanic-roman art - 3rd century a.D. Carriage race. Mosaic-work

Italy, Villa Almerico Capra known as Rotonda (architect Andrea Palladio, 1565)
Italy, 19th century. Villa Almerico Capra known as the Rotonda (architect Andrea Palladio, 1565). From The Album of Architectural Gems by Marco Moro and Giuseppe Zanetti

Italy, View of Naples from Posillipo Hill by Ercole Gigante, oil on canvas
Ercole Gigante (1815-1860). View of Naples from Posillipo Hill. Oil on canvas

France, French Revolution, Caricature of emigrants crossing the Rhine 18th century

Italy, Rome, Perspective of Church of San Giacomo by Achille Pinelli, 1833
Achille Pinelli (1809-1841). Rome. Perspective of The Church of San Giacomo, 1833

Germany, Munich, National Theatre Square (Max-Joseph-Platz mit National-theater Konigsbau und der Residenz)
Heinrich Adam (1787-1862). Munich, National Theatre Square (Max-Joseph-Platz mit National-theater Konigsbau und der Residenz) in 1839. Watercolour. Detail: the theatre

Italy, Oxes in Pietramala
Telemaco Signorini (1835-1901), Oxes in Pietramala

Austria, Vienna, The Parade of French Ambassadors, Marquis Mirepoix in Vienna, October 12, 1738
Austria - 18th century. Parade of French Ambassadors. Marquis Mirepoix in Vienna, October 12, 1738

Indians transporting coal, by Lemercier, Lithograph
Mexico, 19th century. Indians transporting coal. Lithograph by Lemercier

Italy, Milan, Red Cart at Rest, 1898
Giovanni Fattori (1825-1908), Red Cart at Rest, 1898

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Working animals have played a crucial role in various parts of the world throughout history, showcasing their incredible abilities and unwavering loyalty. In Greenland, Denmark, amidst a fierce snowstorm on the sea ice, an Inuit hunter skillfully guides his dog team, relying on their strength and agility to navigate through treacherous conditions. Meanwhile, in Savannah, Georgia, these hardworking creatures can be found lending a helping paw to farmers and laborers alike. In Buckinghamshire, England's picturesque countryside, a gun dog proudly presents its owner with a pheasant during an exhilarating hunt. The bond between man and animal is evident as they work together harmoniously to achieve their shared goal. Across the Atlantic Ocean in London's regal Buckingham Palace stands a royal carriage pulled by majestic horses - symbols of power and elegance that have served humans for centuries. Traveling back in time through Giovan Battista Pacichelli's engraving from 1702 reveals ancient Abruzzo's reliance on working animals for transportation and agriculture. Fast forward to present-day France where huskies take center stage at an international dog sled race called La Grande Odyssee Savoie Mont Blanc - showcasing not only their speed but also the enduring partnership between musher and canine. From Bourbon Street's vibrant atmosphere to the captivating performance of bears in 1893 captured forever in C013 / 9111 photograph; these remarkable creatures continue to captivate our hearts while contributing significantly to human endeavors worldwide. Returning once again to Buckinghamshire's charming landscape unveils another gun dog donning its shooting cap - ready for action alongside its devoted handler. As the sun sets over Playa Guiones surfing beach in Costa Rica’s Nosara region, horse riders gracefully traverse the sandy shores against nature’s breathtaking backdrop. Their symbiotic relationship exemplifies how working animals effortlessly merge functionality with beauty.