Roping Collection

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

WYOMING: RODEO, c1910. A western performer known as Buffalo Vernon throwing a steer with the help of two cowboys in a bull-dogging contest during the Cheyenne Frontier Days rodeo

Western Canada - Cowboy roping a steer. Date: 1928

Remington / Cowboys Lasso
Cowboys roping with lassos in a horse-corral

Lassoing a bull in south America in the 19th century
3253037 Lassoing a bull in south America in the 19th century; (add.info.: Lassoing a bull in south America in the 19th century. From Enciclopedia Ilustrada Segui, published c. 1900).

Shoot Out
Frank Ma

Rapid Rope Training from HMS Monmouths Lynx Helicopter
Pictured are members of the HMS Monmouth boarding team conducting rapid rope training from the ships Lynx Mk 8 helicopter, call sign " Black Knight"

Spring balance brass dial, Samuel Cody Archive
EARLY AVIATION PIONEERS - THE SAMUEL CODY ARCHIVE: The spring balance used by Cody in early engine-thrust tests. Circa 1908, by Salter?s, the brass dial marked to 600lb

Tree and spring balance brass dial, Samuel Cody Archive
EARLY AVIATION PIONEERS - THE SAMUEL CODY ARCHIVE: The spring balance used by Cody in early engine-thrust tests. Circa 1908, by Salter?s, the brass dial marked to 600lb

Calf Roping
Ken Liang

Roping A Steer, (watercolour and gouache on paper)
650431 Roping A Steer, (watercolour and gouache on paper) by Borein, Edward (1872-1945); 38.7x51.1 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Roping A Steer. Edward Borein (1872-1945)

The Strenuous Life, 1901 (oil on board)
PNP274182 The Strenuous Life, 1901 (oil on board) by Russell, Charles Marion (1865-1926); Private Collection; Peter Newark Western Americana; American, out of copyright

Round-up on the Musselshell (oil on canvas)
PNP274178 Round-up on the Musselshell (oil on canvas) by Russell, Charles Marion (1865-1926); Private Collection; Peter Newark Western Americana; American, out of copyright

Greetings from Texas, 1956 (screen print)
2622375 Greetings from Texas, 1956 (screen print) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vintage postcard from Texas; screen print)

Tejano Ranchers, 1877 (colour litho)
873035 Tejano Ranchers, 1877 (colour litho) by Walker, James (1818-89); Private Collection; Peter Newark Pictures; American, out of copyright

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Canada, Alberta, Pincher Creek, Calf Roping in a muddy arena at the Rodeo Calf Roping also now called Tie-down Roping is one of the most controversial events in rodeo as the calf is severly stressed

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Canada, Alberta, Pincher Creek, Calf Roping at the Rodeo with cowboys in hats looking on, Calf Roping is one of the most controversial rodeo events as the calf gets very stressed

Roping a bear in California, 1800s
Californians putting a lasso on a bear, 1800s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Cowboy Lassoing Horses; Senaca, Oregon, Usa

Silhouette Of A Rancher Roping Cattle

Cowboy on horse and Border Collie, lassoiing, sheep
Cowboy on horse with Border Collie, lassoing sheep

Cowboys, Roping A Buffalo On The Plains, John C. H. Grabill Was An American Photographer. In 1886 He Opened His First Photographic Studio

MONTANA: ROUNDUP, 1939. Cowboy roping a calf at a roundup at the Three Circle Ranch in Montana. Photograph by Arthur Rothstein, June 1939

TEXAS: COWBOY, 1939. A cowboy roping a horse in the corral on a cattle ranch near Spur, Texas. Photograph by Russell Lee, May 1939

TEXAS: CATTLE RANCH, 1939. Throwing a calf at a round up on a ranch near Marfa, Texas. Photograph by Russell Lee, May 1939

Roping and changing. Changing horses on round up, John C. H. Grabill was an american photographer. In 1886 he opened his first photographic studio

Roping gray wolf, Cowboys take in a gray wolf on Round up, in Wyoming, John C. H. Grabill was an american photographer. In 1886 he opened his first photographic studio

Cowboys, roping a buffalo on the plains, John C. H. Grabill was an american photographer. In 1886 he opened his first photographic studio

Roping and changing scene at --T Camp on round up of --T. 999 --S. & G. A.U.T. and others on Cheyenne River, John C. H. Grabill was an american photographer

USA, Arizona, Buckeye, Hellzapoppin Arena. Cowgirl roping calf at rodeo. Credit as: Wendy Kaveney / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

BRANDING CATTLE, c1905. Branding Mavericks. Five cattle being branded in Colorado or Utah. Photograph by Francis Marion Steele, c1905

WYOMING: RODEO, c1910. Four cowboys taming a bucking bronco during the Cheyenne Frontier Days rodeo and western celebration in Cheyenne, Wyoming. Photograph, c1910

COWBOYS, c1905. Cattle being branded by three cowboys on a ranch in western America. Photograph, c1905

OKLAHOMA: COWBOYS, c1905. A cowboy twirling a lariat in the air as six other cowboys watch at a cowboys camp in Oklahoma. Stereograph, c1905

TEXAS: COWBOYS, c1907. Two cowboys breaking a horse in a corral on the LS Ranch in Texas. Photograph by Erwin Evans Smith, c1907

TEXAS: COWBOYS, c1907. Two cowboys pulling a cow lying on its side from a gully in Texas. Photograph by Erwin Evans Smith, c1907

TEXAS: COWBOY, c1907. A cowboy breaking a horse in a corral on the LS Ranch in Texas. Photograph by Erwin Evans Smith, c1907

WYOMING: COWBOYS, 1887. Roping gray wolf. Cowboys take in a gray wolf on Round Up
WYOMING: COWBOYS, 1887. " Roping gray wolf." Cowboys take in a gray wolf on " Round Up, " in Wyoming. Photograph, 1887

PINE RIDGE: CATTLE, 1891. A long row of Lakota Sioux men preparing to rope cattle on the Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota, January 1891. Photographed by John C.H. Grabill

Rodeo Calf Roping
Kansas City, Missouri: c. 1950. This well trained rodeo horse stops on a dime as soon as the rope is over the calfs head, helping the rider in his race against the stopwatch

Roping And Changing. Changing Horses On Round Up, John C. H. Grabill Was An American Photographer. In 1886 He Opened His First Photographic Studio

Roping And Changing Scene At --t Camp On Round Up Of --t. 999 --s. & G. A.u.t. And Others On Cheyenne River, John C. H. Grabill Was An American Photographer

Roping Gray Wolf, Cowboys Take In A Gray Wolf On Round Up, In Wyoming, John C. H. Grabill Was An American Photographer. In 1886 He Opened His First Photographic Studio

LYNDON BAINES JOHNSON (1908-1973). 36th President of the United States. Photographed the day after his victory in the election of 1964, riding his horse, Lady B. on his ranch in Texas

CALIFORNIA: VAQUEROS. Vaqueros driving livestock past the Mission San Gabriel Arcangel, in San Gabriel, California. Line engraving, late 19th century, after Emanuel Wyttenbach

ARGENTINA: GAUCHOS, 1853. Gauchos catching cattle on the Argentine pampas. Wood engraving, American, 1853

REMINGTON: COWBOYS. Roping in a Horse-Corral. Wood engraving, 1888, after a drawing by Frederic Remington (1861-1908)

Colorado. The round up roping a steer Colorado. The round up
Colorado. The round up roping a steer. Date between 1898 and 1905

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"Capturing the Spirit of the Wild West: The Art of Roping" Step back in time to the rugged landscapes of Wyoming, Texas, and Western Canada as we delve into the captivating world of roping. From thrilling rodeos to daring cowboys, this age-old tradition has been etched into history through powerful photographs and stunning artworks. In Cheyenne, Wyoming during the early 1900s, Buffalo Vernon showcased his remarkable skills at the Cheyenne Frontier Days rodeo. With two skilled cowboys by his side, he fearlessly threw a steer in a bull-dogging contest, leaving spectators in awe of his prowess. Meanwhile, deep in the heartland of Texas around that same era, an unidentified cowboy demonstrated sheer determination as he held onto a rope tightly wrapped around a bucking bronco's neck on a ranch. This iconic photograph captured by Erwin Evans Smith epitomizes both strength and resilience. Venturing further north to Western Canada, another cowboy skillfully roped a steer with precision and finesse. The vast open plains served as their stage for showcasing their mastery over these majestic animals. The artistry surrounding roping extended beyond photography; it found its way onto canvases too. Frederic Remington immortalized this timeless practice through his evocative painting "Cowboys Lasso, " capturing every detail with meticulous brushstrokes that bring life to each scene. Samuel Cody's brass dial spring balance instruments offer us glimpses into how roping was not only an art but also required precise measurements and calculations for success. These artifacts from Cody's archive serve as reminders that behind every impressive feat lay careful planning and execution. "Calf Roping, " depicted in watercolor and gouache on paper artwork showcases yet another facet of this ancient skill – agility combined with speed. The artist beautifully captures the energy exuded by both rider and calf during this intense competition.