Drovers Collection

Sheep drover in Australia Date: 1910

Highland Drovers
Highland drovers eating around a small fire. Their cattle can be seen in the distance

Driving Ponies; An Icelanders Notes on Iceland, 1875. Creator: Unknown
Driving Ponies; An Icelanders Notes on Iceland, 1875. From Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London] and Galpin

A team of Ponies; An Icelanders Notes on Iceland, 1875. Creator: Unknown
A team of Ponies; An Icelanders Notes on Iceland, 1875. From Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London] and Galpin

Welsh Drovers, Published c1850. Creator: George Baxter
Welsh Drovers, Published c1850

The Three Drovers, 1656. Creator: Nicolaes Berchem
The Three Drovers, 1656

Man with ferret in pub
A customer on an old wooden settle with his ferret in front of a log fire in the bar of The Bulls Head, Craswell, Herefordshire, England. His pint of beer is on the hearth mat in front of him

Henry Lawoson
A portrait oil painting of Australian writer and bush poet, Henry Archibald Hertzberg Lawson, renowned for writing great short stories, such as The Drover's Wife, and The Loaded Dog. Date: 1900

Louis Esson
A portrait oil painting of Scottish born, Australian poet and playwright, Thomas Louis Buvelot Esson, who wrote plays such as The Time is Not Yet Ripe (1912) and The Drovers (1922)

View of drovers driving cattle and sheep to Smithfield Market under the archway at Highgate Hill, 1822
6339924 View of drovers driving cattle and sheep to Smithfield Market under the archway at Highgate Hill, 1822 by British School

A drover with his family and cattle beside classical ruins, 1666 (chalk
1072171 A drover with his family and cattle beside classical ruins, 1666 (chalk, ink & w/c on paper) by Roos, Johann Heinrich (1631-85); 19.2x32.1 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas

The Smithfield Club Cattle Show, Special Service, at Berners Hall, for Herdsmen and Drovers (engraving)
1611523 The Smithfield Club Cattle Show, Special Service, at Berners Hall, for Herdsmen and Drovers (engraving) by English School

The Enraged Ox, the Dustman and the Taking of Guy Fawkes. Boy chased by an angry bull near Smithfield market 36, dustman with horse-drawn cart removing rubbish 37

Trades in Regency Ireland and England: Cork, Dublin and London Docks. Irish beef cattle bring driven to the port of Cork 79

Sidney Kidman Starting Drovers for Cattle, Queensland (b / w photo)
5988555 Sidney Kidman Starting Drovers for Cattle, Queensland (b/w photo) by Australian Photographer (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sidney Kidman Starting Drovers for Cattle)

The Drovers Halt, 1846 (oil on canvas)
621472 The Drovers Halt, 1846 (oil on canvas) by Ansdell, Richard (1815-85); 94.6 x 185 cm; Atkinson Art Gallery, Southport, Lancashire, UK; eThe Atkinson; English, out of copyright

Smithfield Drover, from The Costumes of Great Britain, 1808 (colour litho)
810306 Smithfield Drover, from The Costumes of Great Britain, 1808 (colour litho) by Pyne, William Henry (1769-1843); Private Collection; (add.info)

The dramas of the thaw (Colour Litho)
2778237 The dramas of the thaw (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The drama of the thaw)

Coming from St. Ives Market (oil on canvas)
CH402047 Coming from St. Ives Market (oil on canvas) by Walker, Macbeth Robert (1848-1910); 94.5x175 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

Scene with Pig Drover (pen & ink on paper)
1214703 Scene with Pig Drover (pen & ink on paper) by Beilby, William (1740-1819); 18.0x11.6 cm; Laing Art Gallery, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UK; eTyne & Wear Archives & Museums; English, out of copyright

Guy Fawkes in Effigy, Bartholomews Hospital and Smithfield Market
6340358 Guy Fawkes in Effigy, Bartholomews Hospital and Smithfield Market by Taylor, Isaac (1730-1807); (add.info.: Guy Fawkes in Effigy, Bartholomews Hospital and Smithfield Market)

A five-year journey! (colour litho)
2778319 A five-year journey! (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: A five-year journey)

North Dorset DT10 1 Map
Postcode Sector Map of North Dorset DT10 1

Lammas Street, Carmarthen, Carmarthenshire
Lammas Street, Carmarthen, near St Clears, Carmarthenshire, Wales. Showing the War Memorial & the Drovers Arms Date: 1920s

USA - Cattle Ranche, Montana - Cattle and Drovers in distance, hills at the back. Part of Box 5 Boswell collection. American Trip. Date: circa 1900

Landscape with Drovers, Jan Hackaert, 1660 - 1685

An Imaginary Wooded Village with Drovers and Cattle, Thomas Gainsborough, 1727-1788, British

View of Forum, Rome, with ruins of temple of Castor and Pollux and the Basilica of Maximus. Shepherds, swineherds and cattle drovers and their beasts bring their flocks to the pool

Welsh Drovers. Cattle born and raised on farms in Wales in Autumn were driven to lowland pastures in England and fattened to supply beef for the dinner tables of English towns and cities

Colombia - Medellin
Colombian Drovers (A driver of animals) from the Antioquia Department at the Capital City (of this Department), Medellin. Date: circa 1910s

Cattle at Smithfield Market, London, 1849
Engraving showing a pair of cattle drovers and their animals at Smithfield Market in London, 1849

All Professionally Made to Order for Quick Shipping

Drovers have long played a vital role in various parts of the world, from Australia to Scotland and beyond. In the vast landscapes of Australia, sheep they have been an integral part of the country's history. They skillfully herded large flocks across vast distances, navigating treacherous terrains and enduring harsh weather conditions. In the Scottish Highlands, Highland they were renowned for their expertise in driving cattle through rugged mountain passes. These hardy men braved challenging landscapes to transport livestock to market, ensuring that communities had access to essential resources. Throughout history, notable figures emerged within the realm of droving. Henry Lawson, an iconic Australian writer, captured the spirit of these resilient individuals in his literary works. Similarly, Louis Esson shed light on their lives and struggles through his writings. The image of a man with a ferret in a pub evokes a sense of camaraderie among drovers during their downtime. It speaks to moments shared over pints after long days spent tending to animals and traversing great distances. One cannot overlook Val Trenta's unique left behind scene depicted in vibrant color lithography—a testament to the diverse locations where droving took place worldwide. A glimpse into history reveals an enchanting view: drovers driving cattle and sheep under Highgate Hill's archway en route to Smithfield Market back in 1822. This snapshot captures both the bustling nature of trade and transportation at that time. Even centuries earlier, artists found inspiration in depicting this way of life; one such artwork showcases a drover alongside his family and cattle against classical ruins—an intriguing juxtaposition between ancient remnants and contemporary livelihoods. The significance placed on this profession is evident by The Smithfield Club Cattle Show's special service dedicated solely for herdsmen and drovers—a recognition well-deserved for those who ensured quality livestock reached markets efficiently. Folklore too has woven tales around these intrepid individuals.