Archer Collection (page 5)

The Young White King at the Butts, 1514/1516. Creator: Leonhard Beck
The Young White King at the Butts, 1514/1516

Sketch for the Lobau gallery of the Hotel de Ville in Paris: Medieval scene: games and sports, 1890

Sketch for dining room in the Hotel de Ville in Paris: Water, Earth, Air, between 1891 and 1892

Hunting, sketch for the amphitheatre of palaeontology at the Museum of Natural History in Paris, 1897

Procris, 1539. Creator: Georg Pencz
Procris, 1539

Florence Noyes dancers, between 1915 and 1918. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Florence Noyes dancers, between 1915 and 1918

Florence Noyes dancers, between 1915 and 1918. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Florence Noyes dancers, between 1915 and 1918

Chase, Diana, Miss, doing archery, 1933 June 22. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Chase, Diana, Miss, doing archery, 1933 June 22

Chase, Diana, Miss, doing archery, 1933 June 22. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Chase, Diana, Miss, doing archery, 1933 June 22

Chase, Diana, Miss, doing archery, 1933 June 22. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Chase, Diana, Miss, doing archery, 1933 June 22

Centaur visant les Nues (Centaur aiming at the Clouds), 1895. Creator: Odilon Redon
Centaur visant les Nues (Centaur aiming at the Clouds), 1895

Chase, Diana, Miss, doing archery, 1933 June 22. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Chase, Diana, Miss, doing archery, 1933 June 22

Les tireurs d'arc, 1879. Creator: Fernand Pelez
Les tireurs d'arc, 1879

Grand National Archery Meeting on the Race-Ground, Shrewsbury, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Grand National Archery Meeting on the Race-Ground, Shrewsbury, 1854. During the shooting of the arrows at the hundred yards distance, and which occupied until nearly two o'clock

Free Hand Decorated Wall, c. 1940. Creator: Michael Lauretano
Free Hand Decorated Wall, c. 1940

The Combat of Love and Chastity, 1503-1505. Creator: Perugino (ca. 1450-1523)
The Combat of Love and Chastity, 1503-1505. Found in the Collection of the Musee du Louvre, Paris

Prize Plate - Goodwood Races - the Goodwood Cup, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Prize Plate - Goodwood Races - the Goodwood Cup, 1850....Cup, manufactured by Mr. Hancock...after a design of the eminent French artist, M

Takata Riding Grounds (Takata no baba), from the series “One Hundred Famous...”, 1857. Creator: Ando Hiroshige
Takata Riding Grounds (Takata no baba), from the series "One Hundred Famous Views of Edo (Meisho Edo hyakkei)", 1857

Takata Riding Grounds (Takata no baba), from the series “One Hundred Famous...”, 1857. Creator: Ando Hiroshige
Takata Riding Grounds (Takata no baba), from the series "One Hundred Famous Views of Edo (Meisho Edo hyakkei)", 1857

Shooting at Father's Corpse, 1584. Creator: Maerten van Heemskerck
Shooting at Father's Corpse, 1584

Fighting Warriors, c.1540. Creator: Unknown
Fighting Warriors, c.1540

It is good to open for business (Akinai hajime yoshi), from the series "A Series for the... c.1822
It is good to open for business (Akinai hajime yoshi), from the series "A Series for the Hanazono Group (Hanazono bantsuzuki)", c. 1822

It is good to do the first archery (Yumi hajime yoshi), from the series "A Series for... c. 1822
It is good to do the first archery (Yumi hajime yoshi), from the series "A Series for the Hanazono Group (Hanazono bantsuzuki)", c. 1822

Ladies at Archery, n.d. Creator: William McTaggart
Ladies at Archery, n.d

The Bowman, frontispiece from The Epic of Kings, Stories Retold from Firdusi, 1882. Creator: Sir Lawrence Alma-Tadema
The Bowman, frontispiece from The Epic of Kings, Stories Retold from Firdusi, 1882

Fete of the Royal Company of Archers, on the Links of Montrose, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Fete of the Royal Company of Archers, on the Links of Montrose, 1850. Archery competition in Scotland. The distance between the two butts was 100 yards;

View of Nadezhda Bay in the Northern Part of Sakhalin Island, 1813. Creator: Koz'ma Vasil'evich Chesky
View of Nadezhda Bay in the Northern Part of Sakhalin Island, 1813. In 1803-06, Captain I. F. Kruzenshtern became the first Russian to circumnavigate the globe

The flight of arrows, c1908. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
The flight of arrows, c1908. Photograph shows an Atsina dance with Natives gathered in a circle around a central figure, posed as if shooting arrows toward the sky

The Archers, John Singer Sargent (1856-1925)
Oil on canvas, English School, 1915. John Singer Sargent (1856-1925) was born in Italy to American parents. He studied at the Florence Academy and in 1874 began studies in Paris

Illustration from a medieval songbook, 14th century (illumination)
2902709 Illustration from a medieval songbook, 14th century (illumination) by German School, (14th century); (add.info.: Medieval songbook; Whether the mountain of consolation in the Swiss Aargau was)

Illustration from a medieval songbook, 14th century (illumination)
2902678 Illustration from a medieval songbook, 14th century (illumination) by German School, (14th century); (add.info.: Medieval songbook; The minstrel Kristan (or Christian)

Illustration from a medieval songbook, 14th century (illumination)
2902612 Illustration from a medieval songbook, 14th century (illumination) by German School, (14th century); (add.info.: Medieval songbook; The minstrel pictured here is probably Herrand II of)

Red-figured plate, 6th century bc (ceramic)
3079201 Red-figured plate, 6th century bc (ceramic) by Greek school, (6th century BC); (add.info.: Red-figured plate, depicts an archer, made in Athens)

Black-figured plate, made in Athens
3079200 Black-figured plate, made in Athens by Greek school, (6th century BC); (add.info.: Black-figured plate, depicts an archer blowing a trumpet, made in Athens)

Centaurus archers. Illustration by Albert Robida 1848-1926) for his book "L'ile des centaures" edition
PCT4272659 Centaurus archers. Illustration by Albert Robida 1848-1926) for his book "L'ile des centaures" edition Laurens 1931 (first edition 1912)

Egyptian tomb wall painting depicting a battle scene
3119138 Egyptian tomb wall painting depicting a battle scene by Egyptian; (add.info.: Egyptian tomb wall painting depicting a battle scene, Thebes, Luxor)

Varlet/Squire and Archer
3779059 Varlet/Squire and Archer; (add.info.: Varlet/Squire carrying an halberd and Archer in fighting dress drawing the string of his crossbow)

Louise Labe, La Belle Cordiere, French poet 1526-1566. Musician, equestrian, archer, fencer and linguist
FLO4571030 Louise Labe, La Belle Cordiere, French poet 1526-1566. Musician, equestrian, archer, fencer and linguist. Handcoloured lithograph after a portrait in Roger de Gaignieres portfolio VIII 82

The Norman cavalry attacks the English shield-wall and battle is joined, 1070 (wool embroidery on linen)
XCF115624 The Norman cavalry attacks the English shield-wall and battle is joined, 1070 (wool embroidery on linen) by English School, (11th century); Musee de la Tapisserie, Bayeux

Crossbow-man (right), pavisier (man firing from behind an oblong shield or pavise, bottom), archer with bow and arrow (left), and the standard of Richard, Earl of Warwick (top)

Cossack, Bashkir and Kalmyk cavalry
Russian military: Cossack officer 4, Bashkir archer 8, Kalmyk cavalry 9, 10, and regular Cossacks 5, 7, 11. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Giarre

Medieval archers with crossbow and arrows
Medieval archers with crossbow and different types of arrows. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Verico from Giulio Ferrarios Ancient and Modern Costumes of all the Peoples of the World, Florence

Tartar soldiers, Qing Dynasty China
Tartar soldiers going to mount guard at the palace gates, Qing Dynasty China. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Andrea Freschi after Antoine Cardon from Henri-Leonard-Jean-Baptiste Bertin

Rama and Hanuman fighting against Ravana the demon, scene from the Ramayana (colour litho
423610 Rama and Hanuman fighting against Ravana the demon, scene from the Ramayana (colour litho) by Indian School; Private Collection; Photo eLuca Tettoni; Indian, out of copyright

Traditional Japanese Samurai Clothing - in "The Historical Costume"
LSE4086357 Traditional Japanese Samurai Clothing - in " The Historical Costume" by Racinet, 1876 by Unknown Artist

Archery, 31st May 1949

Lady archers at Beddington Park, Friday 28th June 1907

Prince Charkes is presented with bow for Prince Harry at Wellow House school in Nottinghamshire February 1999

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"Unleashing the Power of the Archer: From Medieval Warfare to Modern Legends" Step into a world where arrows fly and legends are born. The name Archer echoes through history, conjuring images of brave warriors and skilled marksmen. Jockey Fred Archer Vf, known for his remarkable equestrian skills, embodies this legacy. Travel back in time to the Battle of Agincourt in 1415, where archers stood at the forefront as English and French forces clashed. A stunning manuscript illumination from that era captures their pivotal role on the battlefield. The medieval archer emerges as an emblematic figure, exemplifying precision and strength. Clan Murray's Scottish types showcase their mastery of archery, a skill passed down through generations. Venture across continents to Mexico City's Fountain and statue of Diana - a testament to her status as goddess of hunting and protector of archers throughout history. Here we find a connection between ancient mythology and our fascination with these formidable bowmen. In bustling Soho, London lies Archer Street W1 - a street named after those who embody determination and focus like Fred Archer himself. His achievements continue to inspire generations even today. The Battle of Montgisard in 1177 comes alive on canvas; its depiction reminds us that bravery knows no bounds when wielded by an expert archer. Similarly, Froissart's chronicles reveal how crucial longbowmen were during the Battle of Crecy in 1346 – turning tides with their deadly accuracy. Legends extend beyond gender boundaries too; Versailles boasts an Amazon warrior statue honoring fierce female warriors who mastered both bowmanship and combat skills. Finally, John Martin's artwork "Joshua Commanding the Sun to Stand Still upon Gibeon" showcases biblical heroism intertwined with celestial power – reminding us that even divine intervention can't overshadow an exceptional archer’s prowess. From ancient battles fought centuries ago to modern-day admiration, the archer's legacy endures.