Amazons Collection (page 2)

Miss Minnie Hansel and her corps of Amazons at Berlin (engraving)
736057 Miss Minnie Hansel and her corps of Amazons at Berlin (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Children playing a game of Amazons in Dahomey (chromolitho)
2788855 Children playing a game of Amazons in Dahomey (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Children playing a game of Amazons in Dahomey)

Amazons hunting a tiger (colour litho)
3656488 Amazons hunting a tiger (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Amazons hunting a tiger)

Modern Amazons - Women Archers. late 19th century

The French in Dahomey, the King of Dahomeys Amazons crossing a swamp on the March (engraving)
1038381 The French in Dahomey, the King of Dahomeys Amazons crossing a swamp on the March (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The French in Dahomey)

The Christian Amazon, with her Invincible Target, alias, the Focus of Genial Rays, or Dian of the Rushes
2562138 The Christian Amazon, with her Invincible Target, alias, the Focus of Genial Rays, or Dian of the Rushes, to much for 300, 000, Infidels, 1787 (engraving) by English School

Bellerophon fights against Myrina and her Amazons (litho)
5223713 Bellerophon fights against Myrina and her Amazons (litho) by Ford, Henry Justice (1860-1941); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bellerophon fights against Myrina and her Amazons)

The Painted Vase of Darius (engraving)
1587332 The Painted Vase of Darius (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Painted Vase of Darius)

Franco-Dahomean Wars, 1890-1892 (coloured engraving)
5998735 Franco-Dahomean Wars, 1890-1892 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Franco-Dahomean Wars, 1890-1892)

The Battle of the Amazons (oil on panel)
2632347 The Battle of the Amazons (oil on panel) by Rubens, Peter Paul (1577-1640) (circle of); 71.7x122.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Dutch, out of copyright

Ms 701 fl. 34v, Drawing including a view of the Spinario from the back
3619628 Ms 701 fl.34v, Drawing including a view of the Spinario from the back, late 15th century (pen & ink on paper) by European School

Terracotta volute-krater, c. 450 BC (terracotta)
3493149 Terracotta volute-krater, c.450 BC (terracotta) by Greek, (5th century BC); 63.5 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Amazons of Hyderabad, Guard of the Royal Harem (engraving)
2785869 Amazons of Hyderabad, Guard of the Royal Harem (engraving) by Soltykoff, A. (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Amazons of Hyderabad, Guard of the Royal Harem)

Amazones-archers combattant (engraving)
2789883 Amazones-archers combattant (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Amazones-archers combattant. Illustration for Le Tour Du Monde (Hachette, 1863)

Amazons (chromolitho)
975954 Amazons (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Amazons. French educational card, late 19th/early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Hercules and the lion and Amazon Armour (colour litho)
957857 Hercules and the lion and Amazon Armour (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hercules and the lion and Amazon Armour)

The spring flood of immigration at the port of New York (b / w photo)
6002601 The spring flood of immigration at the port of New York (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Amazons, at the Court Theatre (engraving)
1604091 The Amazons, at the Court Theatre (engraving) by Hopkins, Everard (1860-1928); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Amazons, at the Court Theatre)

The King of Siam (engraving)
1099096 The King of Siam (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The King of Siam. Illustration for The Illustrated London News)

The Iliad: Penthesileia and her Amazons (engraving)
6026364 The Iliad: Penthesileia and her Amazons (engraving) by Jacomb-Hood, George Percy (1857-1930); Private Collection; (add.info.: Penthesileia and her Amazons)

The Boudroum Marbles (engraving)
1609179 The Boudroum Marbles (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Boudroum Marbles. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 24 October 1857)

The "Orient"at Olympia, the Dance of Amazons and Snake Worshippers (litho)
1038968 The " Orient" at Olympia, the Dance of Amazons and Snake Worshippers (litho) by Johnson, Herbert (1848-1906); Private Collection; (add.info.: The " Orient" at Olympia)

Hyde-Park, Le Ladys Mile, Promenade Des Dames (engraving)
3650178 Hyde-Park, Le Ladys Mile, Promenade Des Dames (engraving) by Dore, Gustave (1832-83) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hyde-Park, Le Ladys Mile, Promenade Des Dames)

Hyde-Park, Les Amazones (engraving)
3650176 Hyde-Park, Les Amazones (engraving) by Dore, Gustave (1832-83) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hyde-Park, Les Amazones)

Lernaean Hydra (colour litho)
957879 Lernaean Hydra (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lernaean Hydra. Second image shows a battle between the Amazons)

Amazonenstatue auf der Freitreppe des Alten Museums (Statue of an Amazon... 1916
Amazonenstatue auf der Freitreppe des Alten Museums (Statue of an Amazon at the Alte Museum), 1916

Jupiter and Antiope. Creator: Attributed to Master FG (Italian, active mid-16th century)
Jupiter and Antiope

Alexander welcoming Thalestris and the Amazons, mid-16th century. Creator: Master FG
Alexander welcoming Thalestris and the Amazons, mid-16th century

Speculum Romanae Magnificentiae: Battle of the Amazons, 1559. 1559
Speculum Romanae Magnificentiae: Battle of the Amazons, 1559

THE AMAZON SCULPTURE
The Amazon A sculpture by Kiss, Berlin of an Amazon woman spearing a lion which is attacking her horse Date: 1851

Departure of the Amazons, 1620s. Creator: Claude Deruet
Departure of the Amazons, 1620s

Triumph of the Amazons, 1620s. Creator: Claude Deruet
Triumph of the Amazons, 1620s

The Battle of the Amazons (Amazonomachia), 1617-1618. Creator: Rubens, Pieter Paul (1577-1640)
The Battle of the Amazons (Amazonomachia), 1617-1618. Found in the Collection of Alte Pinakothek, Munich

Camilla slaying Aunus, 1653. Creator: Francis Cleyn
Camilla slaying Aunus, 1653. Scene from Virgils Aeneid, showing the Amazon-like maiden warrior Camilla killing Aunus, or possibly his son

Sarcophagus with battle scenes between the Greeks and the Amazons, 2nd cen. AD. Found in the Collection of Musei Vaticani in Viale Vaticano, Rome

Wounded Amazon. Found in the Collection of Harvard University, Cambridge

Le pompeux Carrousel des Galantes Amazones des Quatre Parties du monde. Artist: Martin, Jean-Baptiste (1659-1735)
Le pompeux Carrousel des Galantes Amazones des Quatre Parties du monde. Found in the collection of Musee de l Histoire de France, Chateau de Versailles

Penthesilea, Amazonian queen (Roman copy from a Greek Original), ca 160 BC. Found in the collection of the Antikenmuseum Basel

Wounded Amazon Camilla, 1922. Artist: Savitsky, Georgi Konstantinovich (1887-1949)
Wounded Amazon Camilla, 1922. From a private collection

The Battle of the Amazons, 1857. Artist: Feuerbach, Anselm (1829-1880)
The Battle of the Amazons, 1857. Found in the collection of the Landesmuseum fur Kunst und Kulturgeschichte, Oldenburg

Amazons hunters sea oil board 40 x 50 cm unmarked
Amazons and hunters by the sea, oil on board, 40 x 50 cm, unmarked, Carl Burckhardt, Lindau/Zurich 1878-1923 Ligornetto/Tessin

The Chief Officer Of Richards Brigade Of Amazons, Sketched By Richard Burton Himself. From The Book The Life Of Captain Sir Richard Burton, Volume I, By His Wife Isabel Burton, Published 1893

Rear view of a St Vincent Amazon Parrot, Amazona guildingii, Green Phase, perching on a branch, with head in profile, showing horn-coloured bill, scaly-edged nape feathers and yellow tail tip

Battle of the Amazons, 1616-1618, by Rubens (1577-1640)
Peter Paul Rubens (1577-1640). Flemish painter. Battle of the Amazons, 1616-1618. Alte Pinakothek. Munich. Germany

Yellow-headed Parrot (Amazona oratrix), sitting on a branch looking over its shoulder, beak slightly opened

Yellow-shouldered Amazon, Amazona barbadensis, parrot with its beak open

Relief with Amazonomachy. Athens, Greece. 2nd century AD. Marble. An Amazon wearing a short tunic and helmet is in combat with a naked Greek in a rocky landscape. Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek

Mausoleum at Halicarnassus. Combat with the Amazons
Mausoleum at Halicarnassus. 353-350 BC. Turkey. Tomb of Mausolus, Satrap in the Persian Empire and Artemisia II of Caria. Classical. Bas-reliefs by Scopas. Combat with the Amazons. British Museum

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The Amazons, a legendary group of female warriors, have captivated the imagination for centuries. In Homeric cosmogony, they were said to be daughters of Ares and Harmonia, fierce and independent beings who embodied strength and power. Greek mythology often depicted epic battles between these formidable women and male warriors. One such depiction is an ancient limestone sculpture from the 8th-5th century BC, showcasing a Greek warrior locked in combat with an Amazon. The intricate details carved into the stone bring to life the intensity of their struggle. Another portrayal can be found on a marble sarcophagus discovered in Tel Mevorah. This masterpiece depicts a dramatic battle scene between Amazons, highlighting their prowess as fighters. The craftsmanship involved in creating this piece is truly awe-inspiring. Moving beyond Greece, we encounter another representation - this time from Dahomey (present-day Benin). Coloured engravings showcase not only their skills as warriors but also their role as witch doctors within their society. These images provide valuable insights into the rich cultural traditions of Dahomey. It also feature prominently in classical mythologies like that of Herakles (Hercules). Tales recount his encounters with these fierce women during his quests for glory and honor. In more recent times, artists have used caricature illustrations to explore different aspects of femininity through the lens of "the Amazons. " H. M Bateman's satirical illustration portrays three determined women marching through rain with unwavering resolve – offering commentary on modern feminism. Statues depicting they are still be found today across Rome, Italy. These sculptures pay homage to those historical legends where women fought alongside men on equal footing – challenging societal norms even then. Renowned artist Rubens immortalized the Battle of the Amazons in his painting from 1616-1618.