Horsemen Collection

Man and horse jumping a fence, 1887 Artist: Eadweard J Muybridge
Man and horse jumping a fence, 1887. Eadweard J Muybridge was the first photographer to carry out the analysis of movement by sequence photography

Shavington Day / Hunting
SHAVINGTON DAY A trial between rival packs and horsemen. Participating is the eccentric Shropshire Squire of Halston John Mytton (1796-1834)

Archers on horseback, Central Asia
Warrior archers (Batyrs) on horseback, Central Asia (Kazakhstan area)

Review of Rhode Island and Maine Troops, 1861. Creator: James Walker
Review of Rhode Island and Maine Troops, 1861

Marcus Curtius, from the series The Roman Heroes, 1586. Creator: Hendrik Goltzius
Marcus Curtius, from the series The Roman Heroes, 1586

Mexican horseman or Charro, Mexico
Mexican horseman, known as a Charro, in traditional costume on his horse on a street in Mexico. Date: circa 1920

Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse by Durer GERMANY Copyright: aACollectionLtd
Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse by Durer, GERMANY. NOTE: This image avail. up to 100MB. Call for details

Wild Hunt of Norsemen
A troop of Norse horsemen and their dogs gallop through the night sky in pursuit of their prey

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

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)

Odins Wild Hunt
ODIN Odins wild hunt

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)

Cavaliers taking refreshments outside an Inn
CH27401 Cavaliers taking refreshments outside an Inn by Herring Snr, John Frederick (1795-1865); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

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

Full Cry - Tom Clarke, Huntsman of the Old Berkshire, c1879. Creator: Unknown
Full Cry" - Tom Clarke, Huntsman of the Old Berkshire, c1879. The Old Berkshire Hunt in Oxfordshire dates back to 1830. From " The Book of the Horse", by S. Sidney

The Angel of Revelation, c. 1805 (w / c, pen & ink over graphite)
XOS1127623 The Angel of Revelation, c.1805 (w/c, pen & ink over graphite) by Blake, William (1757-1827); 39.3x26.2 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; (add.info.: Book of Revelation)

The Canterbury Pilgrimage, late 15th century, (1843). Artist: Henry Shaw
The Canterbury Pilgrimage, late 15th century, (1843). A 19th-century version of Chaucers pilgrims from a manuscript of Lydgates Storie of Thebes

Over the hills of Nevada
American cowboys on the trail over the hills of Nevada. Date: circa 1950s

Bridge - Pont de Ghazirah - Cairo
Pont de Ghazirah - Bridge over the Nile at Cairo built by a French Ironworks. When Egypt became British, the two statues of the (very English) lions were added!

Horsemen 3 - Thessalonia
THESSALONIANS : renowned for their horse-breeding and their equestrian skills, these people of eastern Greece are depicted here defending their country against the Romans

Horsemen 1 - Centaurs
CENTAURS : these legendary creatures of Greek mythology combine the attributes of horse and man. Whether they eat human food or subsist on oats is not recorded

Cowboy herding a herd of Yilki horses sunset, Hurmetci, Hacilar District, Kayseri Province, Cappadocia, Central Anatolia Region, Turkey

Cowboy riding horse on salt Lake Tuz at sunset, Karamollausagi, Sereflikochisar, Ankara Province, Central Anatolia Region, Turkey

Cowboy riding horse on salt Lake Tuz at sunset, Karamollausagi, Sereflikochisar, Ankara Province, Central Anatolia Region, Turkey

Cowboy prancing on horse at sunset, Hurmetci, Hacilar District, Kayseri Province, Cappadocia, Central Anatolia Region, Turkey

Cowboy prancing on horse at sunset, Hurmetci, Hacilar District, Kayseri Province, Cappadocia, Central Anatolia Region, Turkey

Cowboy herding a herd of Yilki horses sunset, Hurmetci, Hacilar District, Kayseri Province, Cappadocia, Central Anatolia Region, Turkey

Cowboy herding a herd of Yilki horses sunset, Hurmetci, Hacilar District, Kayseri Province, Cappadocia, Central Anatolia Region, Turkey

Indian drummer and trumpet player
5614311 Indian drummer and trumpet player; (add.info.: Indian drummer and trumpet player. Part of the Grand Carousel given by Louis XIV in front of the Tuileries, Paris, France, 5th June 1662)

Turkish drummer and trumpet player
5614306 Turkish drummer and trumpet player; (add.info.: Turkish drummer and trumpet player. Part of the Grand Carousel given by Louis XIV in front of the Tuileries, Paris, France, 5th June 1662)

Engraving depicting Tibetan horsemen on native ponies, armed with spears and guns
3521185 Engraving depicting Tibetan horsemen on native ponies, armed with spears and guns; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Tibetan horsemen on native ponies)

Alexander the Great (356-323 BC). 18th century (Persian manuscript in Islamic style illustrating the 12th century)
542704 Alexander the Great (356-323 BC). 18th century (Persian manuscript in Islamic style illustrating the 12th century Persian poet Nezami Book of Alexander the Great (Eskandar-nameh)); (add.info)

Death
3478592 Death; (add.info.: Print titled 'Death' by Sebald Beham (1500-1550) German painter and printmaker. Dated 16th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

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

Persian domestic grooms, armed and in livery, charged to carry the mantle and arms of their masters
5614310 Persian domestic grooms, armed and in livery, charged to carry the mantle and arms of their masters, to hold the stirrup etc; (add.info.: Persian domestic grooms, armed and in livery)

American domestic grooms, armed and in livery, charged to carry the mantle and arms of their masters
5614308 American domestic grooms, armed and in livery, charged to carry the mantle and arms of their masters, to hold the stirrup etc; (add.info.: American domestic grooms, armed and in livery)

A comet seen as horsemen with lances
5309975 A comet seen as horsemen with lances; (add.info.: Woodcut engraving depicting a comet seen as horsemen with lances in Basel, Switzerland. Dated 16th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Alexander the Great (356-323 BC). 18th century (Persian manuscript in Islamic style illustrating the 12th century)
542701 Alexander the Great (356-323 BC). 18th century (Persian manuscript in Islamic style illustrating the 12th century Persian poet Nezami Book of Alexander the Great (Eskandar-nameh)); (add.info)

Moors in the 19th century, from 'Africa' by Keith Johnston, published 1884 (engraving)
5916653 Moors in the 19th century, from 'Africa' by Keith Johnston, published 1884 (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: From Africa by Keith Johnston)

The War in Schleswig: Prussian field mail on its way from Rendsburg to the front, 1864. Creator: Unknown
The War in Schleswig: Prussian field mail on its way from Rendsburg to the front, 1864. From "Illustrated London News", 1864.

Opening of the Boulevard du Prince Eugène at Paris, by the Emperor, 1862. Creator: Unknown
Opening of the Boulevard du Prince Eugene at Paris, by the Emperor, 1862. '...the whole length of the via nova was ornamented with Venetian masts bearing very light-coloured silk banners

Arrival of the Governor-General of India at the Lahore railway station, 1864. Creator: C. R
Arrival of the Governor-General of India at the Lahore railway station, 1864. Engraving of a photograph by Messrs. Raybon and West

Sketches in British Columbia: scene at the fountain near Parsonville, Fraser River, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Sketches in British Columbia: scene at the fountain near Parsonville, Fraser River, 1864. 'The Fountain, eight miles from Parsonville, which is in quite another district

The Return, (see "The Roundhead's Parole") - drawn by Samuel Read, 1864, Creator: Mason Jackson
The Return, (see "The Roundhead's Parole") - drawn by Samuel Read, 1864. Illustration to a short story. 'The barges went heavily back to Chillington with the returning tide

A group of hunters on horseback, 1910-1919. Creator: Unknown
A group of hunters on horseback, 1910-1919. From a collection of 136 photographs of Irkutsk from the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries

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"Horsemen: A Timeless Bond of Power and Grace" From the heart-stopping leap over a formidable fence in 1887 captured by Eadweard J Muybridge, to the exhilarating Shavington Day hunting scene that echoes through history, these images depict the enduring allure of horsemen. As we traverse Denham Bridge upon the Tavy with William Payne's brushstrokes, we are transported to an era where horseback riding was not merely a mode of transportation but a symbol of nobility and adventure. The equestrian prowess showcased in Marcus Curtius' depiction from The Roman Heroes series reminds us of the indomitable spirit that lies within both man and beast. Venturing across continents, we encounter the Mexican Charro astride his majestic steed, embodying centuries-old traditions rooted in honor and skill. Meanwhile, Norse mythology unveils its Wild Hunt galloping through stormy skies, their presence evoking both fear and awe. In moments frozen by time itself, General Robert Lee's resolute figure emerges amidst Gettysburg's chaos - a testament to courage on horseback during one of America's darkest hours. Albrecht Durer's Knight stands defiantly against Death and Devil alike; his unwavering determination echoing throughout generations. Leonardo da Vinci masterfully captures a Horseman Trampling on a Fallen Foe - an embodiment of victory over adversity etched into our collective memory. And as early 14th-century artists bring forth apocalyptic visions with their Four Horsemen imagery or reveal celestial beings like The Angel of Revelation depicted by delicate watercolors and ink sketches – they remind us that horses have long been intertwined with tales foretelling destiny. Through these diverse depictions spanning centuries and cultures, one thing remains constant: the bond between man and horse is unbreakable.