Horsewoman Collection (page 5)

CARTOUCHE, 1543. Woodcut, French, 1543

VICTORIA OF ENGLAND, c1837. Queen Victoria (1819-1901) at the beginning of her reign. English lithograph, c1837

MARGARET OF AUSTRIA (1584-1611). Queen consort of Spain and Portugal as wife of King Philip III. Oil painting by Diego Velazquez, c1635

JOAN OF ARC, 1429. The arrival of St. Joan of Arc at Chinon, France, February 1429. Detail from a 15th century German tapestry

MOUNT RAINIER NATIONAL PARK. Horseback riders on the trail of Van Trump Park in Mount Rainier National Park, Washington State. Photograph, c1911-1920

Chaucer: Canterbury Tales. the Wife of Bath
CHAUCER: CANTERBURY TALES. The Wife of Bath. Detail from a facsimile of the Ellesmere manuscript of Geoffrey Chaucers Canterbury Tales, c1410

GERMAN FASHION, 1921. The elegant woman, for dressing and undressing. Illustration, 1921, by Karl Arnold for the German journal, Der Simplicissimus

PLAYING CARD, 15th CENTURY. The queen. Woodcut design for a French playing card, 15th century

ELIZABETH I (1553-1603). Queen of England and Ireland, 1558-1603. Queen Elizabeth hawking. Woodcut from George Turbervilles Booke of Faulconrie, 1575

CHEYENNE FAMILY, 1889. The family of Stump Horn, a Northern Cheyenne scout: A girl on horseback holds an infant in a cradleboard, while the horse pulls a travois with two children inside

APACHE GROUP, c1906. Group of Apache men and women, one with a child, with horses laden with water jugs, near a stream. Photograph by Edward Curtis, c1906

CLYMER: LEWIS AND CLARK. Lewis and Clark, with their guide Sacagawea (on horseback), in the Bitterroot Mountains in present-day Idaho, September 1805. Oil on canvas, 1967, by John Clymer

SUFFRAGE PARADE, 1913. Alberta Hill, secretary to suffragette and political leader Harriot Stanton Blatch, photographed on horseback at the Woman Suffrage Parade in Washington, D.C. 3 March 1913

SUFFRAGE PARADE, 1913. Suffragette Inez Milholland Boissevain, on horseback, at the womens suffrage parade held in Washington, D.C, 3 March 1913

SUFFRAGE PARADE, 1913. Women dressed as Native Americans on horseback at the women s
SUFFRAGE PARADE, 1913. Women dressed as Native Americans on horseback at the womens suffrage parade held in Washington, D.C. 3 March 1913

A Shoshone woman on horseback, pursuing a wild horse with a lasso. Oil painting by Alfred Jacob Miller, 19th century
MILLER: SHOSHONE WOMAN. A Shoshone woman on horseback, pursuing a wild horse with a lasso. Oil painting by Alfred Jacob Miller, 19th century

Elizabeth of Bavaria (1837-1898) centre, fox hunting, maybe with Count Julius Andrassy. Elizabeth, a superb horsewoman and keen follower to hounds

A khirgiz horsewoman named aini bapaeva, kirghiz republic, ussr

American Red Cross membership recruiting poster. Lithograph by Gordon Grant, c1917
RED CROSS POSTER, c1917. American Red Cross membership recruiting poster. Lithograph by Gordon Grant, c1917

(1887-1933). American cinema actor. Arbuckle and Alice Lake in Out West, 1918
ROSCOE FATTY ARBUCKLE (1887-1933). American cinema actor. Arbuckle and Alice Lake in Out West, 1918

(1731-1802). Journey of Martha Washington to Valley Forge, Pennsylvania, during the winter of 1777-78
MARTHA WASHINGTON. (1731-1802). Journey of Martha Washington to Valley Forge, Pennsylvania, during the winter of 1777-78. Wood engraving, 19th century

American loyalists on their way to Canada following the end of the American Revolution, c1784
LOYALISTS TO CANADA. American loyalists on their way to Canada following the end of the American Revolution, c1784. Illustration, 1901, by Howard Pyle

The celebrated racehorse, Lady Suffolk. Wood engraving, English, 1851
HORSE RACING, 1851. The celebrated racehorse, Lady Suffolk. Wood engraving, English, 1851

Japanese female samurai warrior. Tomoe Gozen (bottom panel) with another warrior, possibly Yoshinaka, on horseback
TOMOE GOZEN (1157?-1247?). Japanese female samurai warrior. Tomoe Gozen (bottom panel) with another warrior, possibly Yoshinaka, on horseback

The Womans Land Army of America. American World War I poster, c1918, by Herbert Andrew Paus
WORLD WAR I: U.S. POSTER. The Womans Land Army of America. American World War I poster, c1918, by Herbert Andrew Paus

WILHELMINA OF PRUSSIA (1751-1820). Princess Wilhelmina, born Frederika Sophia Wilhelmina. Consort of William V of Orange. Line engraving, c1779

HORSEBACK RIDING. A man and woman on horseback. Woodcut, American, 19th century

BRUSSELS: CATHEDRAL, 1838. St. Michael and St. Gudula Cathedral in Brussels, Belgium. Line engraving from Souvenirs Pittoresques de la Belgique, London, 1838

MARQUISE DE POMPADOUR (1721-1764). N

FRONTIER FAMILY, 1755. A family of American colonists fleeing eastward in response to Native American attacks upon their frontier settlement (in Pennsylvania, Maryland, or Virginia), late 1755

CROSS DRESSER, c1750. Christian Davis, commonly called Mother Ross, an English woman who masqueraded as a man to serve in the Royal Military. Line engraving, English, early 19th century

FALCONRY, 14th CENTURY. Lady setting out hawking. Wood engraving after a miniature in Livre du Roy Modus, by Henri Ferrières, 14th century

FALCONRY, 14th CENTURY. How to make young hawks fly. Wood engraving after a miniature in Livre du Roy Modus, by Henri Ferrières, 14th century

HORSEBACK RIDERS, c1610. Gentleman and lady of the early 17th century going to court. Wood engraving, 19th century

ENGLAND: HUNTING, 1851. Line engraving, English, 1851

VIRGINIA: LAND TRAVEL. Land travelers in Virginia in the 18th century. Line engraving, 19th century

HORSERIDERS, 1873. Wood engraving, American, 1873

WOMENs FASHION, 1851. Ladies fall walking and riding dresses. Fashion illustration from an American magazine of 1851

WOMENs FASHION, 1857. An equestrian costume. Fashion illustration from an American magazine, 1857, of a costume furnished by a store on Canal Street, New York

WOMENs RIDING COSTUME. Wood engraving, English, 1858

RIDING COSTUMES, 1853. Gentlemans and Ladys riding costumes. Wood engraving from an English magazine of 1853

HORSEBACK RIDING ACCIDENT. Gallane rescue of a Brooklyn equestrian by a New York broker on the Coney Island road. American newspaper engraving, 1879

CIRCUS: ACROBAT, 1848. Franconis circus, with Lady Palmyre Anato as an acrobat, at a Drury Lane theater, London, England. Wood engraving, 1848

EQUESTRIAN FASHION, 1852. Wood engraving, American, 1852

PENTHESILEA. In Greek legend, a queen of the Amazons who aided the Trojans against the Greeks after the death of Hector. Wood engraving, 19th century

SAN FRANSISCO HOTEL, 1878. Members of the newly established Chinese Embassy to the United States promenading in the lobby of the Palace Hotel in San Francisco, California, after dining

THE WIFE OF BATH. Line engraving after the llumination in the Ellesmere manuscript of the Canterbury Tales, by Geoffrey Chaucer (c1340-1400)

LADY GODIVA (1140-1180). Wife of Leofric, Earl of Mercia. Lady Godiva rides through Coventry. Wood engraving, 1866, after Emanuel Leutze (1816-1868)

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"The Horsewoman: A Timeless Symbol of Strength, Beauty, and Freedom" Throughout history, the image of the horsewoman has captivated hearts and minds. From Chaucer's Canterbury Tales to circus posters in the 1920s, this figure has represented a unique blend of grace and power. In medieval times, Lady Godiva emerged as an iconic equestrienne. As a gentlewoman and patron of the arts, she fearlessly rode through Coventry to protest against oppressive taxes. Jules LeFebvre's lithograph beautifully captures her courage and determination. The art world also celebrated the horsewoman's allure. Karl Bryullov's painting showcases her elegance as she confidently sits atop her steed, embodying both strength and femininity. Moving into the 20th century, cowgirls like Josie Sedgwick showcased their skills with lariats. Their daring performances demonstrated that women could excel in traditionally male-dominated arenas. Even renowned artists like Toulouse-Lautrec immortalized Papa Chrysantheme at the New Circus – a testament to how these riders captured imaginations far beyond just entertainment value. Silhouettes depicting hunting scenes further emphasize their connection with nature and adventure. The horsewoman becomes one with her mount as they navigate challenging terrains together. Ada Castello graced American circus posters in 1899, captivating audiences with her fearless spirit on display for all to see. Her presence symbolized empowerment for women during a time when societal norms were shifting rapidly. Not limited to historical figures or performers alone, even high society embraced this timeless archetype. The Countess of Dudley exuded sophistication on Tatler magazine's front cover while wearing an elegant riding habit – epitomizing class alongside horsemanship. From oil paintings capturing moments frozen in time to candid photographs showcasing everyday riders from different eras such as 1928 or Frank Craig’s "The Maid, " each portrayal highlights not only the horsewoman's physical prowess but also her spirit and independence.