Course A Cheval Collection

Longchamp Cavalcade. Two incredible (fops) mounted on heavy dray horses instead of thoroughbreds at Longchamp
FLO4677969 Longchamp Cavalcade. Two incredible (fops) mounted on heavy dray horses instead of thoroughbreds at Longchamp racetrack

Jockeys in racing silks on thoroughbred horses on a race course before a cheering crowd
FLO4688653 Jockeys in racing silks on thoroughbred horses on a race course before a cheering crowd. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from William Henry Pyne's The World in Miniature: England

Tartars or tatars horseracing. Illustration From Andrew Swinton (18th-19th century) Travels into Norway
FLO4722174 Tartars or tatars horseracing. Illustration From Andrew Swinton (18th-19th century) Travels into Norway, Denmark and Russia, 1792

English horse-racing scene, 18th century. Jockeys with whips on thoroughbred horses races before a crowd of spectators
FLO4575090 English horse-racing scene, 18th century. Jockeys with whips on thoroughbred horses races before a crowd of spectators and carriages

English thoroughbred flat racing horse or courser. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after Friedrich Kaiser
FLO4575077 English thoroughbred flat racing horse or courser. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after Friedrich Kaiser from Friedrich Johann Bertuch's Bilderbuch fur Kinder

Tatar men competing in horse racing, crossing a town in the Caucasus Mountains (Russia)
FLO4634518 Tatar men competing in horse racing, crossing a town in the Caucasus Mountains (Russia). Lithography for the book

Equitation enfant galopant a dos de poney et d'ane chez leur grands parents
COI4130878 Equitation enfant galopant a dos de poney et d'ane chez leur grands parents. Gravure du journal "Gazette des Enfants", 1895

English racing horse or courser 1, and scene at an English horse race track 2
FLO4575083 English racing horse or courser 1, and scene at an English horse race track 2. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after Friedrich Kaiser from Friedrich Johann Bertuch's Bilderbuch fur

The races at Longchamp, 1864 (oil on canvas)
JLJ4586429 The races at Longchamp, 1864 (oil on canvas) by Manet, Edouard (1832-83); 44x84 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL, USA; (add.info.: The races at Longchamp)

Aristocrats at the races, London - in "Types of London", by William Nicholson (1872-1949), ed Floury, 1898
LSE4080977 Aristocrats at the races, London - in " Types of London", by William Nicholson (1872-1949), ed Floury, 1898 by Nicholson, William (1872-1949); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs

Depart in Longchamp given by Baron Foy in 1877 Setting up horses at the start of a race at the racetrack
JLJ4569139 Depart in Longchamp given by Baron Foy in 1877 Setting up horses at the start of a race at the racetrack. Painting by Geo Arnull (19th century) 1877

Hippodrome de l Alma or hippodrome de Paris. Lithography watercolour, illustration by E
LSE4313167 Hippodrome de l Alma or hippodrome de Paris. Lithography watercolour, illustration by E.de la Tramblaiz, in " Album, souvenirs de Paris", Daziaro editor, Paris, 1885

Fantasia under the walls of Hail (Saudi Arabia). Engraving by Y. Pranishnikoff
LSE4332635 Fantasia under the walls of Hail (Saudi Arabia). Engraving by Y.Pranishnikoff, to illustrate the story " pelerinage au Nedjed, cradle of the Arab race", by Lady Anna Blunt

At the turn, Gladiator winner of the English derby Painting by Henri Alken (1774-1850) 1865
JLJ4569077 At the turn, Gladiator winner of the English derby Painting by Henri Alken (1774-1850) 1865. Paris, Societe encouragement - At the turn

Poster published in the United States after the Great Depression of 1929 to encourage
GIA4776103 Poster published in the United States after the Great Depression of 1929 to encourage savings and entrepreneurship

Horse racing in Chantilly. French School, 19th century. Chantilly, Musee Conde
JLJ4600605 Horse racing in Chantilly. French School, 19th century. Chantilly, Musee Conde by French School, (19th century); Musee Conde, Chantilly, France; (add.info.: Horse racing in Chantilly)

Milan: les courses de chevaux a l hippodrome de San Siro
GIA4753690 Milan: les courses de chevaux A l hippodrome de San Siro: remise du Prix du commerce (Premio del commercio). Illustration de Beltrame. La Domenica del corriere. 1899

The skeleton of Death rides with a man toward the betting post on a racetrack, while children play a game of lotto
FLO4690214 The skeleton of Death rides with a man toward the betting post on a racetrack, while children play a game of lotto

Ancient Greece: Olympic Games - Fourhorse carriage racing in the Hippodrome
XEE702531 Ancient Greece: Olympic Games - Fourhorse carriage racing in the Hippodrome, 1866 (coloured engraving) by Leutemann

Ancient Greece: Sport: Mounting and dismounting from a horse at speed
XEE702535 Ancient Greece: Sport: Mounting and dismounting from a horse at speed, 1866 (coloured engraving) by Leutemann, Heinrich (1824-1905); Private Collection; (add.info)

The defile says "race horses in front of the stands"
JLJ4567887 The defile says " race horses in front of the stands" Painting by Edgar Degas (1834-1917) 1866-1868. Dim. 0.46 x 0.61 m

The Gladiator racehorse in 1865 Painting by Harry Hall (ca. 1813-1882). 1865
JLJ4571617 The Gladiator racehorse in 1865 Painting by Harry Hall (ca. 1813-1882). 1865. Paris Society Encouragement by Hall, Harry (1814-82); Societe Encouragement, Paris

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"Course a Cheval: A Glimpse into the Thrilling World of Horse Racing" Immerse yourself in the exhilarating world of horse racing through captivating artworks that span centuries. From the races at Longchamp in 1864 to aristocrats enjoying the spectacle in London, these paintings and illustrations offer a window into this timeless sport. In 1877, Baron Foy hosted a memorable event at Longchamp, where horses were meticulously prepared for their race. The painting by Geo Arnull captures the intensity and anticipation as they line up at the starting point. Meanwhile, E. de la Tramblaiz's lithography watercolour showcases Hippodrome de l'Alma or Hippodrome de Paris, an iconic racetrack that became synonymous with thrilling competitions. Venturing beyond Europe, we discover Lady Anna Blunt's account of a fantasia under Hail's walls in Saudi Arabia. Y. Pranishnikoff's engraving brings to life this unique experience during her pilgrimage to Nedjed - truly showcasing how horse racing transcends borders and cultures. Traveling back in time, Henri Alken's masterpiece depicts Gladiator triumphantly winning the English derby in 1865. His artwork captures both the grace and power of these magnificent creatures as they navigate around turns on their quest for victory. Even during challenging times like the Great Depression of 1929, horse racing remained an enduring source of hope and inspiration. Posters published across America encouraged people to embrace this beloved sport as a symbol of resilience and unity. The French School's portrayal of horse racing in Chantilly transports us to another era altogether. This enchanting piece from the 19th century allows us to witness firsthand how equestrian pursuits have been cherished throughout history. Delving further into history takes us all the way back to ancient Greece where Olympic Games featured four-horse carriage races within grand hippodromes.