Horse Back Collection (page 10)

The Procession, 1912 (oil on canvas)
147391 The Procession, 1912 (oil on canvas) by Lopez y Picolo, Manuel (1855-1912); 33x52.2 cm; Private Collection

The Prophecy of Merlin (chromolitho)
7185106 The Prophecy of Merlin (chromolitho) by Balze, Raymond (1818-1909); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Prophecy of Merlin: Joan of Arc on horseback trampling the English archers)

Portrait of a woman riding a horse (colour litho)
7184942 Portrait of a woman riding a horse (colour litho) by Stumm, Maud (1866-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait of a woman riding a horse. Print, c 1910.); © Look and Learn

King Otto I of Germany throwing his spear into the waves on the coast of Jutland to mark the limits of his rule
7172610 King Otto I of Germany throwing his spear into the waves on the coast of Jutland to mark the limits of his rule, 948 (litho) by Baur

Otto I, King of East Francia, forgiving his son Liudolf, Duke of Swabia, for rebelling against him, c954 (engraving)
7147860 Otto I, King of East Francia, forgiving his son Liudolf, Duke of Swabia, for rebelling against him, c954 (engraving) by Roeber, Fritz (1851-1924); Private Collection; (add.info.: Otto I)

Vercingetorix surrenders to Julius Caesar at Alesia in order to save his besieged army, 52 BC (colour litho)
3622060 Vercingetorix surrenders to Julius Caesar at Alesia in order to save his besieged army, 52 BC (colour litho) by Beuzon

Horsemanship brings favour, German humorous military postcard (colour litho)
6031198 Horsemanship brings favour, German humorous military postcard (colour litho) by Schonpflug, Fritz (1873-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: Horsemanship brings favour)

Man, hold on tight! German humorous military postcard (colour litho)
6031192 Man, hold on tight! German humorous military postcard (colour litho) by Schonpflug, Fritz (1873-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: Man, hold on tight! German humorous military postcard)

Queen Victorias early married life: fording the River Garry on horseback with Albert Prince Consort, Scotland
6030859 Queen Victorias early married life: fording the River Garry on horseback with Albert Prince Consort, Scotland, 25 September 1841 (photogravure) by Stewart

Bertrand du Guesclin surprises the English (colour litho)
3622094 Bertrand du Guesclin surprises the English (colour litho) by Beuzon, Joseph (1864-1940); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bertrand du Guesclin surprises the English)

Russian Cossacks attacking a baggage train (watercolour)
2598939 Russian Cossacks attacking a baggage train (watercolour) by Wright, Hand George (1872-1951); (add.info.: Published: between 1900 and 1934); Universal History Archive/UIG

Maximilian III Joseph, Elector of Bavaria, on horseback (oil on canvas)
5888724 Maximilian III Joseph, Elector of Bavaria, on horseback (oil on canvas) by Desmarees, Georges (1697-1776); Private Collection; (add.info.: Maximilian III Joseph (1727-1777)

The Franco-Prussian War, 1870 (colour litho)
5207766 The Franco-Prussian War, 1870 (colour litho) by Girard, Joseph (fl.1930-50); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Franco-Prussian War, 1870)

The reign of Henry IV of France, 1589-1610 (colour litho)
5207740 The reign of Henry IV of France, 1589-1610 (colour litho) by Girard, Joseph (fl.1930-50); Private Collection; (add.info.: The reign of Henry IV of France, 1589-1610)

Military aviation (colour litho)
7201315 Military aviation (colour litho) by Ehrenberger, Ludwig Lutz (1878-1950); Private Collection; (add.info.: Military aviation. Illustration from Lustige Blatter, 1913.); © Look and Learn

A critical moment, German humorous military postcard (colour litho)
6031197 A critical moment, German humorous military postcard (colour litho) by Schonpflug, Fritz (1873-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: A critical moment, German humorous military postcard)

The telegraph messengers of London inspected in Hyde Park (litho)
3627019 The telegraph messengers of London inspected in Hyde Park (litho) by Prater, Ernest (1864-1950) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Le Cavalier Blanc, 1912 (colour etching)
1195041 Le Cavalier Blanc, 1912 (colour etching) by Barbier, Georges (1882-1932); 42x34.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images

The reign of Henry II of France, 1547-1559 (colour litho)
5207737 The reign of Henry II of France, 1547-1559 (colour litho) by Girard, Joseph (fl.1930-50); Private Collection; (add.info.: The reign of Henry II of France, 1547-1559)

Scout, Taos Valley, New Mexico (oil on canvas)
HEH372280 Scout, Taos Valley, New Mexico (oil on canvas) by Moon, Carl (1878-1948); 66x81.3 cm; Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens, San Marino, CA

The Bugle Song, by Alfred Lord Tennyson (colour litho)
7185269 The Bugle Song, by Alfred Lord Tennyson (colour litho) by Crane, Donn P. (1878-1944); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Bugle Song, by Alfred Lord Tennyson)

Valkyries (colour litho)
7173286 Valkyries (colour litho) by Doepler, Carl Emil (1824-1905); Private Collection; (add.info.: Valkyries. Illustration from Walhall, die Gotterwelt der Germanen)

White horse at the watering hole, 1930
7227537 White horse at the watering hole, 1930 by Biasi, Giuseppe (1885-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Milan, Private Collection, Giuseppe Biasi, White horse at the watering hole)

Crusader knights on horseback with lances, and male costume of robe and cloak lined with ermine fur, 13th century
6340124 Crusader knights on horseback with lances, and male costume of robe and cloak lined with ermine fur, 13th century by Villain (19th century); (add.info)

Cavalry on parade, German humorous military postcard (colour litho)
6031205 Cavalry on parade, German humorous military postcard (colour litho) by Schonpflug, Fritz (1873-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cavalry on parade, German humorous military postcard)

At the parade, German humorous military postcard (colour litho)
6031199 At the parade, German humorous military postcard (colour litho) by Schonpflug, Fritz (1873-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: At the parade, German humorous military postcard)

The Death of Marcus Curtius (oil on panel)
5310889 The Death of Marcus Curtius (oil on panel) by Francois, Joseph (1759-1851); 66x51 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Francois, Joseph (1759-1851) Marcus Curtius

Keep of a medieval castle (colour litho)
3622075 Keep of a medieval castle (colour litho) by Beuzon, Joseph (1864-1940); Private Collection; (add.info.: Keep of a medieval castle)

Bonaparte recu par les religieux du Mont Saint-Bernard (Bonaparte received by the monks of Mont Saint-Bernard)
3098893 Bonaparte recu par les religieux du Mont Saint-Bernard (Bonaparte received by the monks of Mont Saint-Bernard) (colour litho) by Girardet

Maximilian would often take part in tournaments, illustration from A History of Germany by H. E
STC232152 Maximilian would often take part in tournaments, illustration from A History of Germany by H.E. Marshall, 1913 (colour litho) by Michael, Arthur C

Details of the life of Buddha from the Vihara pedestal (stone)
LIT372813 Details of the life of Buddha from the Vihara pedestal (stone) by Cham School; Cham Museum, Danang, Vietnam; (add.info.: carved in the Dong Duon style)

Barcelona: Monumento a Prim (b / w photo)
7189291 Barcelona: Monumento a Prim (b/w photo) by Busquets, Fernando Rus (1871-1914); Private Collection; (add.info.: Monumento a Prim)

Capture of Frederick the Fair, King of Germany, at the Battle of Muhldorf, 1322 (engraving)
7147912 Capture of Frederick the Fair, King of Germany, at the Battle of Muhldorf, 1322 (engraving) by Trubner, Heinrich Wilhelm (1851-1917); Private Collection; (add.info)

Portrait of Mrs Thomas Conolly of Castletown Co. Kildare (oil on canvas)
6619468 Portrait of Mrs Thomas Conolly of Castletown Co.Kildare (oil on canvas) by Osbourne, William (1823-1901); 49x64 cm; Private Collection

Landscape with Figures, 17th century (oil on canvas)
3743795 Landscape with Figures, 17th century (oil on canvas) by Both, Jan (c.1618-52) & Dirksz, Andries (c.1611-1641); 51.4x85.1 cm; Nottingham City Museums and Galleries (Nottingham Castle)

Jumping competition at the Royal Dublin Societys horse show, Ireland, 1892 (litho)
6014314 Jumping competition at the Royal Dublin Societys horse show, Ireland, 1892 (litho) by Beer, John (1860-1930); Private Collection; (add.info)

Moor on horseback hunting a lion with a spear from a ceiling fresco painting of the Alhambra Palace, Granada, Spain
6338888 Moor on horseback hunting a lion with a spear from a ceiling fresco painting of the Alhambra Palace, Granada, Spain

The Meeting of Wellington and Blucher after Waterloo (wall painting) (detail of 200144)
BBC258798 The Meeting of Wellington and Blucher after Waterloo (wall painting) (detail of 200144) by Maclise, Daniel (Croquis, Alfred) (1806-70); Palace of Westminster, London

The Meeting of Wellington and Blucher after Waterloo (wall painting)
BBC200143 The Meeting of Wellington and Blucher after Waterloo (wall painting) by Maclise, Daniel (Croquis, Alfred) (1806-70); Palace of Westminster, London

Through the Woods (oil on canvas)
XPG443300 Through the Woods (oil on canvas) by Peacock, Ralph (1868-1946); Private Collection

An Elegant Riding Party outside a Farm by a River (oil on canvas)
147372 An Elegant Riding Party outside a Farm by a River (oil on canvas) by Wouwermans or Wouvermans, Philips (1619-1668); 48x62.2 cm; Private Collection

Chansons de France: Le Chevalier du Guet (colour litho)
7183308 Chansons de France: Le Chevalier du Guet (colour litho) by Renault, Emile Auguste (1870-1938); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le Chevalier du Guet)

Cuno, the last lord of Hohenratien Castle throwing himself into the gorge of the Viamala River, Switzerland (engraving)
7148035 Cuno, the last lord of Hohenratien Castle throwing himself into the gorge of the Viamala River, Switzerland (engraving) by Stuckelberg

Migration of the Teutons (engraving)
7147837 Migration of the Teutons (engraving) by Gehrts, Johannes (1855-1921) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Migration of the Teutons)

A Huntsman Encouraging Hounds (pencil and w / c)
7088674 A Huntsman Encouraging Hounds (pencil and w/c) by Alken, Henry Sr (1774-1850); Private Collection

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"Horse Back: A Timeless Connection to History and Adventure" From Queen Elizabeth II in the uniform of Grenadier Guards to the Bayeaux Tapestry portraying the Norman Conquest, horses have played a significant role throughout history. They have been loyal companions, symbols of power, and steadfast partners in battle. In Sir Gawain and the Green Knight by William McLaren, we witness the valorous knight riding into adventure on his trusty steed. The Royal Logistic Corps relies on these magnificent creatures for transportation and support during military operations. Even Sir William Wallace rode gallantly into battle astride his horse, inspiring his fellow Scotsmen with unwavering courage. The image of the British army advancing at the Battle of Waterloo in 1815 is forever etched in our minds - a testament to both human bravery and equine strength. Similarly, Scipio Africanus meeting Hannibal at the Battle of Zama reminds us that horses were not only tools of war but also brought together great leaders from opposing sides. The Battle of Agincourt about to begin in 1415 showcases how horses were essential for knights charging towards victory. Even Buffalo soldiers found solace as they drank from their canteens while mounted on their trusted companions. Artillery and horses depicted in Hs Power's painting at Ypres during World War I remind us that even amidst modern warfare technology, these majestic animals remained indispensable allies. And let us not forget St. George slaying a dragon as depicted in Greek Orthodox iconography - an enduring symbol representing triumph over evil through equestrian prowess. But it's not all about battles; sometimes it's simply about embracing nature's beauty. Horse riding on the beach at sunrise evokes feelings of freedom and serenity – a connection between humans and animals that transcends time itself. Whether galloping across historic battlegrounds or peacefully exploring scenic landscapes, "Horse Back" encapsulates our timeless fascination with these magnificent creatures.