Horseman Collection (page 2)

ZULU WAR, 1879. The relief of Rorkes Drift, 23 January 1879. Wood engraving, English, 1879

RIVERA: CUERNAVACA. Diego Rivera: The Taking of Cuernavaca. Detail of fresco in Cortez-Palace, Cuernevaca, Mexico

AMERICAN CIRCUS, c1874. The Grand Layout. Circus parade around tents with a crowd watching alongside a railroad train. American lithograph, c1874

TEXAS: COWBOY, c1910. A cowboy holding a rope around the neck of a bucking bronco on a ranch in Texas. Photograph by Erwin Evans Smith, c1910

Battle of Hastings 1066
BATTLE OF HASTINGS The Norman horseman prove too much for the English foot soldiers

Hunting hare. Watercolour by Cecil Aldin (1870-1935), 19th century. Private collection
JLJ4582673 Hunting hare. Watercolour by Cecil Aldin (1870-1935), 19th century. Private collection by Aldin, Cecil Charles Windsor (1870-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hunting hare)

Knight, Death and the Devil, 1513. Creator: Albrecht Durer
Knight, Death and the Devil, 1513

A Horseman Trampling on a Fallen Foe, c1480 (1945). Artist: Leonardo da Vinci
A Horseman Trampling on a Fallen Foe, c1480 (1945). From The Drawings of Leonardo da Vinci. [Reynal & Hitchcock, New York, 1945]

Two of the Horsemen of the Apocalypse, early 14th century. Illustration from Illuminated Manuscripts in the British Museum, Miniatures, Borders, and Initials by George F Warner, series I

FOUR HORSEMEN. The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse. Color woodcut, German, 1523

INDIA: CALCUTTA, c1786. The Old Court House and Writers Building, a home for young employees of the East India Company, in Calcutta, India. Watercolor by Thomas Daniell, c1786

FUR TRAPPER, 1889. An Native American fur trapper of the American west. Painting, 1889, by Frederic Remington

George Washington, Patrick Henry, and Edmund Pendleton travel to the First Continental Congress at Philadelphia in
CONTINENTAL CONGRESS, 1774. George Washington, Patrick Henry, and Edmund Pendleton travel to the First Continental Congress at Philadelphia in September 1774

CANOVA: HORSE. Model of a colossal horse by Antonio Canova (1757-1822). Steel engraving, 19th century

BUCKING BRONCO, c1888. Ned Coy, a cowboy from South Dakota riding his bucking horse named Boy Dick. Photograph by John C.H. Grabill, c1888

Vercingetorix goes to Cesar
JLJ4653165 Vercingetorix goes to Cesar by Royer, Lionel Noel (1852-1926); (add.info.: Vercingetorix (72-46 BC), leader of the Gaulish rebellion, deposited the arms at the feet of Cesar (100-44 BC)

Prix du jockey club a Chantilly in 1841 Print by John Frederick Herring (1795-1865)
JLJ4586105 Prix du jockey club a Chantilly in 1841 Print by John Frederick Herring (1795-1865), 1841 Collection privee by Herring Snr

Denham Bridge upon the Tavy, 1780-1830. Creator: William Payne
Denham Bridge upon the Tavy, 1780-1830

12th Lancers, 1889. A print from a supplement of The Army and Navy Gazette, (London, 5 October 1889)

FLORENCE: FOOTBALL GAME. A game of football in the Piazza Santa Maria Novella, Florence, Italy. Painting, 16th century, by Stradano

BATTLE OF NORMANDY, 1429. Scottish knights (at right) fighting the English at the Battle of Normandy, 1429

SIR GENILLE CAVE BROWN CAVE (1869-1929). English cowboy, bartender and 12th baronet. Photographed with his horse, c1910

KNOX: ARTILLERY, 1776. The arrival of Colonel Henry Knox in the Continental Army camp besieging Boston, January 1776, with artillery seized at Fort Ticonderoga

Peter the Great, Equestrian Statue, St Petersburg
View of the equestrian statue to Peter the Great (1672 - 1725) in St Petersburg, Russia. Known as the Bronze Horseman, it was installed in 1782

Studies for the equestrian casting for the Sforza monument by Leonardo Da Vinci
DA VINCI: EQUESTRIAN STUDY. Studies for the equestrian casting for the Sforza monument by Leonardo Da Vinci

Crowds admiring the Horse Guards at St. James Park in London, England, on a French railway poster of 1908 promoting
LONDON: HORSE GUARDS. Crowds admiring the Horse Guards at St. James Park in London, England, on a French railway poster of 1908 promoting travel between Paris and London

The Rough Rider. An English cartoon tribute by Bernard Partridge published on Theodore Roosevelts succession to
ROOSEVELT CARTOON, 1901. The Rough Rider. An English cartoon tribute by Bernard Partridge published on Theodore Roosevelts succession to the presidency in 1901

GEORGE CUSTER (1839-1876). American army officer. Custer, left, as a Captain in the Union Army, with General Alfred Pleasonton in April 1863

GEORGIA: SHERMANs MARCH. Shermans March Through Georgia, 1864. Oil on canvas by Andrew B. Carlin, 1871

BODMER: BLACKFOOT HORSEMAN. A Blackfoot Native American man riding on horseback at Fort McKenzie, Montana. Aquatint engraving, c1844, after a drawing, 1833, by Karl Bodmer

MIDDLE AGES: KNIGHTHOOD. A knight arrayed for a tournament. Line engraving, 19th century

MEXICO: MONTERREY, c1846. Scene at Monterrey, Mexico. Line engraving, 19th century

HORSE RACING, 1870. Grand Stand, Monmouth Park - the Hurdle Race. Horse racing at Monmouth Park, New Jersey. Wood engraving after Alfred R. Waud from an American newspaper of 1870

REMINGTON: 10th CAVALRY. A Retiring Scout. Enlisted man of the 10th (Colored) Cavalry, known as Buffalo Soldiers, on maneuvers in Arizona. Wood engraving after Frederick Remington, 1888

WORLD WAR I POSTER. Subscribe to the Sixth War Loan. Austrian World War I poster by Maximilian Lenz, 1917

BUFFALO BILL: POSTER, 1893. Buffalo Bill Wild West Show lithograph poster, c1893

REMINGTON: SIGNAL, c1896. The Blanket Signal: oil on canvas, c1896, by Frederic Remington

CURTIS: SCOUT, 1908. The scout in winter. Photographed by Edward S. Curtis, 1908

Crusader Praying
A French Chevalier banneret (horseman carrying a banner) prays before leaving for the Second Crusade

Royal Cortege (or sometimes interpreted as "royal chase"
JLJ4657179 Royal Cortege (or sometimes interpreted as " royal chase" ) composed of King Henry (Henry II) in the head of the cortege (absent on this detail)

Gaul War: Gaius Julius Caesar (then Jules cesar) (100-44 BC) and his army invade Gaul
XEE4137209 Gaul War: Gaius Julius Caesar (then Jules cesar) (100-44 BC) and his army invade Gaul. The shadow of an eagle, symbol of the Roman Empire, appears in the sky

Scrap, 10th Hussars, Cavalry Regiment
Victorian scrap, 10th Hussars, Cavalry Regiment serving in India. 1846

The Bronze Horseman, statue of Peter the Great in St. Petersburg, Russia. Illustration from Andrew Swintons Travels into Norway, Denmark and Russia, 1792

General Robert Lee and his staff, Gettysburg, PA (colour litho)
3095844 General Robert Lee and his staff, Gettysburg, PA (colour litho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: General Robert Lee and his staff, Gettysburg, PA)

Knights of the Round Table: "Lancelot fights against the dragon"
JLJ4647947 Knights of the Round Table: " Lancelot fights against the dragon" Manuscript miniature " The novel of Lancelot du Lac", 1344. B.N

Riders on the Beach, 1902 (oil on canvas)
JLJ4572441 Riders on the Beach, 1902 (oil on canvas) by Gauguin, Paul (1848-1903); 72x91 cm; Private Collection; Photo ePhoto Josse; French, out of copyright

The conquete of England by the army of the Duke of Normandy William the Conquerant
JLJ4685882 The conquete of England by the army of the Duke of Normandy William the Conquerant (1027-1087): Duke Guillaume is recognized by his soldiers by lifting his helmet during the battle of

A mounted man hunting birds with a falcon, early 18th century. Creator: Unknown
A mounted man hunting birds with a falcon, early 18th century

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"Horseman: A Timeless Symbol of Power, Speed, and Bravery" From the historic Battle of Agincourt in 1415 to the captivating artwork of Paolo Uccello's "The Battle of San Romano" in 1456, horses have played a significant role as loyal companions and formidable warriors throughout history. Whether charging into battle or gracefully leaping over fences, these majestic creatures have always captivated our imagination. In Edward Benjamin Herberte's hunt scenes from the late 19th century, we witness the harmonious bond between man and horse as they navigate treacherous terrains with unwavering trust. The artist Eadweard J Muybridge freezes time with his iconic photograph capturing a man and horse effortlessly jumping a fence in perfect synchronization. Moving beyond reality into folklore and legend, playing cards from around 1915 depict cowboys alongside Native American men seated on a blanket - showcasing different aspects of horsemanship that were integral to their respective cultures. One cannot forget Ichabod Crane's infamous encounter with the Headless Horseman attributed to William John Wilgus. This eerie oil painting transports us back to early 19th-century America where legends intertwine with reality. Horses also feature prominently in tales such as Sir Gawain beheading the Green Knight and Lord Alfred Tennyson's epic poem "Charge of the Light Brigade, " which immortalizes the heroic charge during the Crimean War. These stories remind us that horses symbolize courage, honor, and sacrifice on both fictional battlegrounds and real-life conflicts alike. Even today, Mongol horsemen continue their ancient traditions while galloping across vast landscapes – reminding us that this timeless bond between humans and horses transcends borders and centuries. Lastly, Chaucer's Canterbury Tales introduces us to an honorable knight whose noble steed carries him through countless adventures. This woodcut illustration from around 1490 serves as a reminder that the horseman archetype has been celebrated in literature for centuries.