Hobby Horse Collection

A new kind of derby (colour litho)
2777730 A new kind of derby (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: A new kind of derby)

Children look longingly at toys into shop window at Christmas, 16th December 1960

Children playing in the palace garden, late 13th-15th century. Creator: Unknown
Children playing in the palace garden, late 13th-15th century. Late Yuan (12711368) or early Ming (1368-1644) dynasty

The Hobby Horse, c1915, (1932). Artist: George Spencer Watson
The Hobby Horse, c1915, (1932). From Modern Art by Charles Marriott & Tis & Tis. [Colour Ltd. London, 1909]

The dandy horse, c1818. The dandy or hobby horse was the forerunner of the bicycle and was invented by Baron von Drais in France in 1817

Zwierzyniec Hobby-Horse, c. 1881, by Hipolit Lipinski
Hipolit Lipinski (1846-1884). Polish painter. Zwierzyniec Hobby-Horse, c.1881. 19th Century Polish Art Gallery (Sukiennice Museum). National Museum of Krakow. Poland. Date: 2018

The Arrival of Peter Pan, from "Peter Pan", pub. 1907 (colour litho)
3664612 The Arrival of Peter Pan, from " Peter Pan", pub. 1907 (colour litho) by Hassall, John (1868-1948); The Stapleton Collection

The Harugoma Dance, c. 1764. Creator: Torii Kiyomitsu
The Harugoma Dance, c. 1764

The Hobby Horse, c. 1767 / 68. Creator: Suzuki Harunobu
The Hobby Horse, c. 1767/68

The Harugoma Dance, c. 1767 / 68. Creator: Suzuki Harunobu
The Harugoma Dance, c. 1767/68

Hobby Horse, c. 1939. Creator: Ernest A Towers Jr
Hobby Horse, c. 1939

Nui and Chiyo from Daimon Fujiya performing the hobby-horse dance, from the... c
Nui and Chiyo from Daimon Fujiya performing the hobby-horse dance, from the series " Comic Performances by the Entertainers of the Pleasure Quarters at the Niwaka Festival

Settsu, from the series "Fashionable Six Jewel Rivers (Furyu Mu Tamagawa)", c
Settsu, from the series " Fashionable Six Jewel Rivers (Furyu Mu Tamagawa)", c. 1772

Musicians from Tamaya Yahachi and hobby-horse dancers from Daimon Fujiya... c. 1776 / 81
Musicians from Tamaya Yahachi and hobby-horse dancers from Daimon Fujiya, from the series " Comic Performances by the Entertainers of the Pleasure Quarters at the Niwaka Festival

The Dance, 1899. Creator: Rudolph Eichemeyer
The Dance, 1899. Photogravure, no. 7 from the portfolio " American Pictorial Photography, series ii" (1901); edition 34/150

Hobby Horse, c. 1941. Creator: Wilbur M Rice
Hobby Horse, c. 1941

Hobby Horse Toy, 1935 / 1942. Creator: Raoul Du Bois
Hobby Horse Toy, 1935/1942

Hobby Toy, c. 1936. Creator: Raoul Du Bois
Hobby Toy, c. 1936

Fair on St Sebastians Day, c. 1598 (oil on panel)
5672001 Fair on St Sebastians Day, c.1598 (oil on panel) by Savery, Jacob I (c.1545-1602); 41.2x61.9 cm; Mauritshuis, The Hague

The Golden Age, c. 1730 (oil on wood)
5667226 The Golden Age, c.1730 (oil on wood) by Pater, Jean-Baptiste Joseph (1695-1736); 16.2 x 22.9 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Dutch Page (pen & ink on paper)
CTS407557 Dutch Page (pen & ink on paper) by Jones, Inigo (1573-1652); eThe Devonshire Collections, Chatsworth; Reproduced by permission of Chatsworth Settlement Trustees; English, out of copyright

Poster advertising Au Nain Bleu, c. 1890 (colour litho)
CHT360267 Poster advertising Au Nain Bleu, c.1890 (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: oldest and most famous toyshop in Paris)

The Concert at the Fountain, Loire workshop, c. 1570-80 (tapestry) (for detail see 87758
XIR87759 The Concert at the Fountain, Loire workshop, c.1570-80 (tapestry) (for detail see 87758, 19846) by French School, (15th century); 300x380 cm; Musee des Gobelins, Paris, France; French

A double portrait of two boys, full-length, dressed as knights, one holding a flute
CH422698 A double portrait of two boys, full-length, dressed as knights, one holding a flute, the other on a hobby-horse holding a whip, both standing on a balcony, 1668 (oil on canvas) by Vergouwen

Caleb Plummer and his blind daughter, scene from The Cricket on the Hearth
DHM139197 Caleb Plummer and his blind daughter, scene from The Cricket on the Hearth (1845) by Charles Dickens (1812-70) (colour litho) by Barnard, Frederick (1846-96); Charles Dickens Museum

Draisienne, ancestor of the bicycle, 1820 (colour engraving)
PER437849 Draisienne, ancestor of the bicycle, 1820 (colour engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Baron Karl Drais (1785-1851) patented his invention

At the Champs-Elysees Gardens, c. 1897 (gouache on paper)
NUL113308 At the Champs-Elysees Gardens, c.1897 (gouache on paper) by Gilbert, Victor Gabriel (1847-1933); 41x32.7 cm; Private Collection; French, out of copyright

Portrait of a Child (w / c on paper)
Ma199026 Portrait of a Child (w/c on paper) by English School, (19th century); 25.5x21 cm; Private Collection; Photo eThe Ms Gallery, London; English, out of copyright

Stand and Deliver, 19th century (colour litho)
BAL12706 Stand and Deliver, 19th century (colour litho) by Doyle, Richard (1824-83); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Morris dancers, c1470 (litho)
3626600 Morris dancers, c1470 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Morris dancers, c1470. From an ancient window in a house in Betley, Staffordshire)

Family scene (engraving)
3646549 Family scene (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Family scene. Illustration for Kulturgeschichtliches Bilderbuch aus drei Jahrhunderten by Georg)

Child with a hobby horse (b / w photo)
3102164 Child with a hobby horse (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Child with a hobby horse)

Bye, Baby Bunting, illustration from Hey Diddle Diddle and Bye, Baby Bunting
STC340843 Bye, Baby Bunting, illustration from Hey Diddle Diddle and Bye, Baby Bunting, 1882 (coloured engraving) by Caldecott

Advertisement for Michaux bicycles, 1897 (chromolitho)
6032898 Advertisement for Michaux bicycles, 1897 (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertisement for Michaux bicycles)

The Ladies Hobby, 1819 (litho)
5208524 The Ladies Hobby, 1819 (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Ladies Hobby, 1819. English cartoon on the mania for cycling amongst women)

Mushroom Monstrosities, pub. 1835 (hand coloured engraving)
2492882 Mushroom Monstrosities, pub. 1835 (hand coloured engraving) by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

At Home in the Nursery, or The Masters and Misses Two Shoes Christmas Party
2562217 At Home in the Nursery, or The Masters and Misses Two Shoes Christmas Party, 1835 (hand-coloured engraving) by Cruikshank

The Little Don Quixote (coloured engraving)
979213 The Little Don Quixote (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Little Don Quixote.); © Look and Learn

Perseus and Andromeda (colour litho)
3098481 Perseus and Andromeda (colour litho) by Hook, Bryan (1856-1925); Private Collection; (add.info.: Perseus and Andromeda. Illustration from Le Figaro Illustre, July 1891.); © Look and Learn

Girl riding on hobby horse, Christmas Card (chromolitho)
730651 Girl riding on hobby horse, Christmas Card (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: GIrl riding on hobby horse)

Young boy playing on his hobby horse and scaring a group of geese (colour litho)
5208459 Young boy playing on his hobby horse and scaring a group of geese (colour litho) by Pletsch, Oskar (1830-88); Private Collection; (add.info)

Leading, Following, Rebelling, 1864 (litho)
1078657 Leading, Following, Rebelling, 1864 (litho) by American School, (19th century); Collection of the New-York Historical Society, USA; eNew York Historical Society; American, out of copyright

The great fertility rite is over. The drums are silent. Old Oss is in his stable. And after twenty-four hours of revelry the people of Padstow are sleeping. Or bathing aching feet

Seven Children at Play, c. 1490. Creator: Israhel van Meckenem
Seven Children at Play, c. 1490

The Hobby Horse, c. 1840. Creator: Robert Peckham
The Hobby Horse, c. 1840

Hobby Horse, 1935 / 1942. Creator: Mina Lowry
Hobby Horse, 1935/1942

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"Hobby Horse: A Timeless Delight in Art and Play" Step into the world of hobby horses, where imagination takes flight and joy knows no bounds. From a new kind of derby captured in a vibrant colour lithograph to the enchanting Zwierzyniec Hobby-Horse by Hipolit Lipinski, these artistic masterpieces transport us to a realm where childhood dreams come alive. Dating back centuries, the hobby horse has been an enduring symbol of playfulness and adventure. In late 13th-15th century palace gardens, children frolicked with their beloved hobby horses, creating memories that would last a lifetime. The spirit of this timeless toy continued to captivate artists throughout history. George Spencer Watson's charming depiction from 1915 showcases the enduring allure of the hobby horse. Its whimsical presence evokes nostalgia for simpler times when innocence reigned supreme. Meanwhile, the dandy horse from c1818 reminds us of its early origins as a precursor to bicycles—a testament to human ingenuity and our unyielding desire for exploration. The universality of the hobby horse is evident across cultures and continents. Whether it be through Torii Kiyomitsu's captivating portrayal of The Harugoma Dance or Suzuki Harunobu's exquisite prints from 1767/68, we witness how this cherished toy transcends borders and brings people together in celebration. As we delve deeper into these artworks, we are reminded that beyond brushstrokes lie stories waiting to be told—stories filled with laughter, wonderment, and boundless imagination. The arrival of Peter Pan on his trusty steed immortalized in a colourful lithograph transports us straight into J. M Barrie's magical world—a place where anything is possible if you just believe. In every stroke and etching dedicated to capturing the essence of the hobby horse lies an invitation—to embrace our inner child once more.