Animal Trainer Collection

Dolphin trainer interacting with Bottlenose Dolphin (Tursiops truncatus), Dolphin Reef, Eilat, Israel - Red Sea. Model released

The Tortoise Trainer, 1906. Artist: Hamdi Bey, Osman (1842-1910)
The Tortoise Trainer, 1906. Found in the collection of the Pera Museum, Istanbul

Detail of a leaf of a Byzantine ivory diptych showing men and bears at the circus
Detail of a leaf of a Byzantine ivory diptych from Constantinople, showing men and bears at the circus, watched by the court. From the Heritage Museum of St Petersburgs collection

CIRCUS: PROGRAM, c1901. Frank C. Bostocks Grand Zoological Congress and Trained Wild Animal Arena. American circus program, c1901

Policeman, police dog treeing tramp, New York City, 1912. Creator: Bain News Service
Policeman, police dog treeing tramp, New York City, 1912.

The Gamekeeper, 1850s. Creator: Constant Troyon
The Gamekeeper, 1850s.

Snake Charmer, c1879. Creator: Jean-Leon Gerome
Snake Charmer, c1879.

Child With A Bird (Mademoiselle Fleury In Algerian Costume), 1882. Creator: Pierre-Auguste Renoir
Child With A Bird (Mademoiselle Fleury In Algerian Costume), 1882. The sitter, Mademoiselle Fleury, was probably French, but she is shown wearing what the artist described as an "Algerian

Women With A Dog, 1891. Creator: Pierre Bonnard
Women With A Dog, 1891. Bonnard's sister and cousin playing with the family dog in a garden, with three figures just visible behind them.

Jockey, 1909. Creator: Max Jacob
Jockey, 1909.

The Prince of Wales photographed next to an elephant, ready to participate in a tiger hunt
3567179 The Prince of Wales photographed next to an elephant, ready to participate in a tiger hunt, 1864 (print on double-weight paper); (add.info.: India 1864 Photographer: Murray)

The Prince of Wales riding an elephant while participating in a tiger hunt, in India
3567180 The Prince of Wales riding an elephant while participating in a tiger hunt, in India, 1864 (print on double-weight paper); (add.info.: India 1864 Photographer: Murray)

German Red Cross Dogs going to front, between c1915 and 1918. Creator: Bain News Service
German Red Cross Dogs going to front, between c1915 and 1918. German soldiers with Red Cross dogs heading to the front during World War I

Maj. Richardson & British Red Cross dogs, between 1914 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service. Maj
Maj. Richardson & British Red Cross dogs, between 1914 and c1915. Lieutenant Colonel Edwin H. Richardson with Red Cross war dogs during World War I

Bandages from kit of British Dog, between 1914 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Bandages from kit of British Dog, between 1914 and c1915. Man getting bandages from a dog, during World War I

German Red Cross dogs, between 1914 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
German Red Cross dogs, between 1914 and c1915

German Red Cross dog seeking wounded, between 1914 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
German Red Cross dog seeking wounded, between 1914 and c1915. German man with a Red Cross dog searching for wounded soldiers during World War I

Education is Everything (L'Éducation fait tout), 1775-1780. Creator: Fragonard, Jean Honoré (1732-1806)
Education is Everything (L'Education fait tout), 1775-1780. Found in the Collection of the Museu de Arte de S£o Paulo

Women's Sick and Wounded Convoy Corps, Eng. between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Women's Sick and Wounded Convoy Corps, Eng. between c1910 and c1915. Women training with a dog as part of the Women's Sick and Wounded Convoy Corps during World War I in England

Women Dancing at New Years as Monkey Trainers, c1800. Creator: Utagawa Toyokuni I
Women Dancing at New Years as Monkey Trainers, c1800

The Falconer, 1850-1880. Creator: Christoffel Bisschop
The Falconer, 1850-1880

The Actor Nakamura Nakazo I as Tezuka no Taro Mitsumori Disguised as the Monkey Trainer... c. 1769. Creator: Shunsho
The Actor Nakamura Nakazo I as Tezuka no Taro Mitsumori Disguised as the Monkey Trainer Tonkichi Tochibei, in the Play Soga Moyo Aigo no Wakamatsu

Shun the Great (Tai Shun), from the series "Twenty-four Paragons of Filial Piety in... c. 1848/50
Shun the Great (Tai Shun), from the series "Twenty-four Paragons of Filial Piety in China (Morokoshi nijushiko)", c. 1848/50

Thai tamers riding their elephants, watched by a crowd of Thais Asia Siam. Date of Photograph:1900 ca

A group of untrained elephants, controlled by two tamers Asia Siam. Date of Photograph:1900 ca

A group of Thai tamers, whilst riding their elephants Asia Siam. Date of Photograph:1900 ca

Numerous untrained elephants bathing in a stream of water Asia Siam. Date of Photograph:1900 ca

Bears with guardians Italy. Date of Photograph:1890 ca

An advertisement for the Evening Chronicle A dog, sitting on a doorstep, holds a newspaper in its mouth after it had been delivered to a readers home. Circa: 01/06/1986

Vietnam-Animal-Elephant-Festival
In this photograph taken on March 11, 2019 mahouts train their elephant on the eve of the race during the Buon Don elephant festival in Vietnams central highlands of Dak Lak province

A Mahout poses with his elephant
A mahout poses with his elephant before the start of the race during the Buon Don elephant festival in Vietnams central highlands of Dak Lak province on March 12, 2019

Mahout Y Hoi Bya (L) rides his elephant named Kham Sinh during a swimming race at the Buon Don elephant festival in Vietnams central highlands of Dak Lak province on March 12, 2019

Mahouts Racing Their Elephants
This aerial photograph shows mahouts racing their elephants during the Buon Don elephant festival in Vietnams central highlands of Dak Lak province on March 12, 2019

Thirty-five year old elephant named Kham On, arrives to take part in the race during the Buon Don elephant festival in Vietnams central highlands of Dak Lak province on March 12, 2019

Illustration of Elephant from India On Display at Hirokoji in Ryogoku (Tenjiku no zo kotabi... 1863)
Illustration of Elephant from India On Display at Hirokoji in Ryogoku (Tenjiku no zo kotabi Ryogoku Hirokoji ni oite misemono kogyo no zu), 1863

The actors Bando Shuka I as a Tea Picker (Chatsumi), Ichimura Uzaemon XII as a Monkey... c. 1847
The actors Bando Shuka I as a Tea Picker (Chatsumi), Ichimura Uzaemon XII as a Monkey Trainer (Sarumawashi), and Onoe Kikugoro II as Umegae (inset), c. 1847

The Snake Charmer, (oil on canvas)
1197520 The Snake Charmer, (oil on canvas) by Fabbi, Fabio (1861-1946); 77.8x57 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images

The Rajahs Favourite, 1884-89 (oil on canvas)
989571 The Rajahs Favourite, 1884-89 (oil on canvas) by Weeks, Edwin Lord (1849-1903); 100.5x80 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Rajahs Favourite. Edwin Lord Weeks (1849-1903). Oil on canvas

The Snake Charmer, (oil on canvas)
989945 The Snake Charmer, (oil on canvas) by Trouillebert, Paul Desire (1829-1900); 175.3x120 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Snake Charmer. Paul Desire Trouillebert (1829-1900)

A Boy making a Dog dance by the Bole of an Ancient Gnarled Beech Tree, (bodycolour)
824095 A Boy making a Dog dance by the Bole of an Ancient Gnarled Beech Tree, (bodycolour) by Sandby, Paul (1725-1809); 44.4x57.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Portrait of a Boy, Full-Length, in a Brown Coat, Blue Waistcoat with Silver Braid
652126 Portrait of a Boy, Full-Length, in a Brown Coat, Blue Waistcoat with Silver Braid, Holding a Cherry to a Parrot, a Spaniel to His Side, with Fruits on a Stand, 1741 (oil on canvas) by Heins

A Cart Horse and Driver Outside a Stable, 1827 (oil on canvas)
658250 A Cart Horse and Driver Outside a Stable, 1827 (oil on canvas) by Herring Snr, John Frederick (1795-1865); 61x76.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Cart Horse and Driver Outside a Stable)

The tragic death of British animal trainer George William Lockhart (colour litho)
2795805 The tragic death of British animal trainer George William Lockhart (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

An illustration from the Hamir Hath, early 19th century (gouache and gold paint on paper)
1196954 An illustration from the Hamir Hath, early 19th century (gouache and gold paint on paper) by Indian School, (19th century); 20.4x28.6 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Indian

Horse and Groom in a Landscape, 1903 (oil on canvas)
658047 Horse and Groom in a Landscape, 1903 (oil on canvas) by Palmer, James Lynwood (c.1868-1941); 51x61 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Horse and Groom in a Landscape)

Lion Tamer, c. 1880 (colour litho)
PNP312789 Lion Tamer, c.1880 (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark Historical Pictures; English, out of copyright

A Fete Day at Bekanir-Beloochistan, Bekanir, (oil on canvas)
989938 A Fete Day at Bekanir-Beloochistan, Bekanir, (oil on canvas) by Weeks, Edwin Lord (1849-1903); 140.9x187.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Fete Day at Bekanir-Beloochistan, Bekanir)

Billy Smarts Circus, once a regular sight in Hills Meadow, Reading made a dramatic spectacle when its largest participants arrived by train

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Animal trainers have been captivating audiences for centuries, forming incredible bonds with their magnificent creatures. From the enchanting world of Dolphin Reef, a skilled dolphin trainer interacts effortlessly with a playful Bottlenose Dolphin (Tursiops truncatus), showcasing the intelligence and grace of these marine mammals. Intriguing glimpses into history reveal the fascinating relationship between humans and animals. A Byzantine ivory diptych portrays men and bears at the circus, highlighting the ancient art of training wild beasts for entertainment. Similarly, Hamdi Bey's masterpiece "The Tortoise Trainer" transports us to 1906, where an artist captures the harmonious connection between man and reptile. Circuses have long been synonymous with animal trainers' prowess. The program from Frank C. Bostocks Grand Zoological Congress takes us back to 1901 when trained animals showcased their extraordinary skills under one roof. Meanwhile, in Vietnam's Elephant Festival, mahouts proudly parade alongside their majestic elephants like Mahout Y Hoi Bya riding his loyal companion Kham Sinh or engaging in thrilling races that celebrate this gentle giant's strength. Even our beloved pets can be considered animal trainers in their own right. An advertisement for the Evening Chronicle features a dog sitting on a doorstep—a faithful friend who has mastered obedience through love and dedication. Traveling further east to Japan during the Edo period brings us Utagawa Yoshitoyo's illustration of an Indian elephant displayed at Hirokoji in Ryogoku—an exotic creature admired by spectators curious about distant lands. Additionally, Utagawa Kuniyoshi depicts actors portraying tea pickers and monkeys—roles that require immense skill as they imitate nature's wonders. Whether it is dolphins leaping through hoops or elephants racing across fields, animal trainers possess an exceptional ability to communicate with diverse species while fostering mutual respect and understanding. These remarkable individuals continue to inspire awe as they unlock hidden talents within our animal companions, reminding us of the profound connection we share with the natural world.