Chases Collection

Bas de Soie by Harold Earnshaw
An elegant girl in a swimming costume chases gracefully after a small terrier dog who has run away with her head scarf on the beach, an essential part of the 1920s swimwear look. Date: 1927

Comic Postcard - Oxford - A Run with the Man-pursuing Hounds
A Run with the ανθρϖπο θηρϖμενοι Hounds has sketches of the proctors and bulldogs (Oxford University constables)

Pursued (engraving)
1622257 Pursued (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pursued. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 2 December 1882)

Detail from a red-figure lekythos (ceramic)
1761944 Detail from a red-figure lekythos (ceramic) by Douris, (c.500-460 BC); Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; Greek, out of copyright

At the Cheltenham Chases, 1932. Society news from the racecourse. Mrs Pease (left, wearing fetching eyepatch), Lady Blanche Douglas

Horseman chases a leogriff, c. 1450 (opaque w / c on paper)
874204 Horseman chases a leogriff, c.1450 (opaque w/c on paper) by Indian School, (15th century); 19.7 x14 cm; San Diego Museum of Art, USA; (add.info.: From the Shahnameh, or Book of Kings)

Detail from a red-figure lekythos (ceramic)
1761937 Detail from a red-figure lekythos (ceramic) by Douris, (c.500-460 BC); Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; Greek, out of copyright

Five Bonzos roll about chasing a kitten who chases a mouse
Five Bonzos roll about chasing a kitten who is chasing a mouse! 1923

Detail from a red-figure lekythos (ceramic)
1761942 Detail from a red-figure lekythos (ceramic) by Douris, (c.500-460 BC); Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; Greek, out of copyright

Detail from a red-figure lekythos (ceramic)
1761939 Detail from a red-figure lekythos (ceramic) by Douris, (c.500-460 BC); Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; Greek, out of copyright

Detail from a red-figure lekythos (ceramic)
1761941 Detail from a red-figure lekythos (ceramic) by Douris, (c.500-460 BC); Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; Greek, out of copyright

Horseman chases a leogriff, c. 1450 (opaque w / c on paper)
874203 Horseman chases a leogriff, c.1450 (opaque w/c on paper) by Indian School, (15th century); 19.7 x14 cm; San Diego Museum of Art, USA; (add.info.: From the Shahnameh, or Book of Kings)

Making Havoc with Cookware Date: 1947

Bonzo and Chee-Kee keep smiling by George Studdy
Bonzo and Chee-Kee keep smiling -- the Pekingese watches Bonzo having his bath, after which he chases her, knocks into the coal scuttle and makes himself dirty all over again

Dog Chases Cat up Tree
A cat is chased up a tree by Scamp the terrier. circa 1912

Fox chasing rabbits
A fox chases a colony of rabbits through the snow and brings one down

A Country Mouse by Arthur Law. Angela is followed up the ladder by one of her many suitors, probably the Duke of St. Kitts. Touring to Theatre Royal in Bournemouth on 19th July 1909

Aladdin at the Theatre Royal, Edinburgh. 21 December 1907, Howard & Wyndhams Royal Pantomime. Aladdin being chased by four policemen with truncheons, with Chinese lanterns above. 1907

When Knights Were Bold by Charles Marlowe
Promotional postcard for When Knights Were Bold by Charles Mar-lowe (Harriet Jay). First produced at the Theatre Royal, Nottingham, 17th September 1906 and Wyndhams Theatre, 21st September 1907

Suffragette Chicken Chases Cat. A fearsome chicken chases a cat away from her brood, shouting, You je st leave my chickens alone Whiskers caption reads

Suffragette Wild Women Greyfriars Miss. Boxer. Suffragette Miss. Boxer chases the school porter, a scene from Wild Women at Greyfriars Date: 1914

Beatrice Chases Cottage
This lovely cottage at Widecombe-in-the-Moor, was for many years the home of English authoress BEATRICE CHASE. Born Olive Katharine Parr, she was a descendent of WILLIAM PARR. Date: 1874 - 1955

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The Banquet in the Pinewoods: Scene III of The Story of Nastagio degli Onesti, c
XIR38736 The Banquet in the Pinewoods: Scene III of The Story of Nastagio degli Onesti, c.1483 (tempera on panel) by Botticelli, Sandro (1444/5-1510) (and workshop); 84x142 cm; Prado, Madrid

Who litigates has sleepless nights, print maker: Hendrick Goltzius, Maarten Spiegel, 1597

Archangel Jophiel, Crispijn van de Passe (I), 1574 - 1637

Relief of Vienna, 1529, Dirck Volckertsz Coornhert, 1555 - 1556

Giovanni de Medici surrounded in Rome, Philips Galle, 1583

Map of the heerlijkheid Maarsseveen, The Netherlands, Philibert Bouttats, 1665 - 1731

Football Terms Illustrated - A Plucky Try - Running for bus
(Rugby) Football Terms. Illustrated. A Plucky Try. A rather portly and ruddy-cheeked Mother and her sailor suit-clad son make a futile attempt to catch their bus after a busy morning at the shops

British Buldog chases off a German Dachshund
There ll Always be an England British Buldog chases off a German Dachshund who has dared to stand with paw on the Union flag! Date: circa 1943

Domestic Dog, Border Collie sheepdog, adult, herding Swaledale sheep ewes in snow, Hawes, Wensleydale, Yorkshire Dales N.P. North Yorkshire, England, March

Picture No. 10762030
Lion - lioness unsuccessfully chases male giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis giraffa). (Panthera leo) Date:

Grey Wolf (Canis lupus) three pups, chasing and playfighting in marshland, in temperate coastal rainforest, Coast Mountains, Great Bear Rainforest, British Columbia, Canada, July

Common Shelduck (Tadorna tadorna) two adult females, in flight, aggressively chasing rival over water, Suffolk, England, March

Two young boys, running and chasing after Common Pheasant (Phasianus colchicus) adult male, Dorset, England, May

Stoat (Mustela erminea) adult, chasing European Rabbit (Oryctolagus cuniculus) prey, Riverside Country Park, Kent, England, October

Jackdaw (Corvus monedula) adult, in flight, pursuing Northern Lapwing (Vanellus vanellus) adult, Norfolk, England, September

Red Deer (Cervus elaphus) stag chasing calf, running on grass in field, during rutting season, Minsmere RSPB Reserve, Suffolk, England, October

Life of Saint Mauro. 12th c. Saint Mauro hits Gaidulfo, count of Anjou, because he chases Moors. Romanesque art. Miniature Painting. FRANCE. Troyes. Biblioth豵 e Municipale (Municipal Library)

European Hare (Lepus europaeus) six adults, running, five males chasing one female, Suffolk, England, february

Mute Swan (Cygnus olor) two adult males, one chasing other rival from territory on grazing marsh, Suffolk, England, february

European Hare (Lepus europaeus) adult male, running to chase away rival male from female, Suffolk, England, february

Mute Swan (Cygnus olor) two adult males, fighting, dominant male chasing other from territory, Suffolk, England, april

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"Chasing Dreams: From Ancient Myths to Modern Races" In the world of art and literature, the theme has been a captivating subject for centuries. Whether it's the pursuit of love, adventure, or even a mischievous game, these depictions offer us glimpses into different eras and cultures. One such example is Harold Earnshaw's painting "Bas de Soie, " which portrays a woman running through a field, her silk dress billowing behind her. The sense of urgency in her stride suggests she may be chasing after something elusive - perhaps happiness or freedom. On an Oxford comic postcard titled "A Run with the Man-pursuing Hounds, " we witness a comical chase scene where men are being chased by hounds. This lighthearted portrayal reminds us that sometimes life's challenges can be turned into amusing adventures. "The Tale of Dick Whittington" takes us back to medieval folklore as we follow Dick on his pursuit of success in London. His determination and perseverance inspire us to never give up on our dreams, no matter how daunting they may seem. George Studdy's illustration "Bonzo and Chee-Kee keep smiling" captures two playful characters engaged in an endless chase. Their infectious smiles remind us that joy can often be found in simple pursuits like friendship and playfulness. From ancient engravings like "Pursued" to red-figure lekythos ceramics depicting various chases, artists throughout history have explored this theme repeatedly. These artworks provide insights into cultural values and beliefs surrounding ambition, conquests, and desires. Moving forward in time to 1932 at Cheltenham Chases racecourse society news unveils thrilling horse races where jockeys fiercely chase victory amidst cheers from spectators. Here we witness not only physical speed but also the adrenaline-fueled excitement that comes with competition. In another artwork dating back to c.