Saddle Cloth Collection

One of Four Portraits of Horses - a Chestnut Horse (? Old Partner) held by a Groom: standing facing right, wearing blue saddle-cloth edged with gold; the groom in blue

Richard Fitzhugh, Constable of Chester and Standard Bearer of England, 1141
FLO4678445 Richard Fitzhugh, Constable of Chester and Standard Bearer of England, 1141. Richard Fitzhugh, Earl of Chester, carries the royal standard with two lions passant guardant

The Sartes, Turkestan (oil on canvas)
1195653 The Sartes, Turkestan (oil on canvas) by Kolesnikoff, Sergei (1889-1952); 52x71 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Kolesnikoff, Sergei (1889-1952)); Photo © Christie's Images

A bridled grey stallion, with a saddle cloth and partially plaited mane
2637631 A bridled grey stallion, with a saddle cloth and partially plaited mane: a modello (oil on canvas) by Dyck, Anthony van (1599-1641)

A Victorian New Year card of a boy on a donkey coming face to face with an elephant, c
3603834 A Victorian New Year card of a boy on a donkey coming face to face with an elephant, c.1880 (colour litho) by English School

John VII Palaeologus (1391-1448), Eastern Roman Emperor, as one of the Three Kings
BEN70626 John VII Palaeologus (1391-1448), Eastern Roman Emperor, as one of the Three Kings, detail from the Journey of the Magi cycle in the chapel, c.1460 (fresco) (detail of 70625) by Gozzoli

John VII Palaeologus (1391-1448), Eastern Roman Emperor, as one of the Three Kings
BAT158942 John VII Palaeologus (1391-1448), Eastern Roman Emperor, as one of the Three Kings, detail from the Journey of the Magi cycle in the chapel, c.1460 (fresco) by Gozzoli

Giuliano de Medici (1453-78) as Melchior, detail from the Journey of the Magi cycle
BAT158941 Giuliano de Medici (1453-78) as Melchior, detail from the Journey of the Magi cycle in the chapel, c.1460 (fresco) by Gozzoli, Benozzo di Lese di Sandro (1420-97); Palazzo Medici-Riccardi

A Victorian New Year card of four children and a mahut riding an elephant, c
3603700 A Victorian New Year card of four children and a mahut riding an elephant, c.1880 (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; Photo eDavid Pearson; English

Chestnut Racehorse Exercised by a Trainer in a Blue Coat (oil on canvas)
XYC158512 Chestnut Racehorse Exercised by a Trainer in a Blue Coat (oil on canvas) by Seymour, James (1702-52) (attr.); 30.5x35.6 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

A Bay Racehorse with Jockey Up (oil on canvas)
XYC158517 A Bay Racehorse with Jockey Up (oil on canvas) by Seymour, James (1702-52); 30.5x35.6 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection, USA; English, out of copyright

Horse blanket. From the Antiquities of the Russian State, 1849-1853. Private Collection

Saddle cloth, 5th-4th century BC. Artist: Ancient Altaian, Pazyryk Burial Mounds
Saddle cloth, 5th-4th century BC. Found in the collection of State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Saddle Cover, 5th cen. BC. Artist: Ancient Altaian, Pazyryk Burial Mounds
Saddle Cover, 5th cen. BC. Found in the collection of State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Saddle cloth with lions, 5th-4th century BC. Artist: Ancient Altaian, Pazyryk Burial Mounds
Saddle cloth with lions, 5th-4th century BC. Found in the collection of State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Saddle Cloth 1700s Italy Abruzzi 17th-18th century
Saddle Cloth, 1700s. Italy, Abruzzi, 17th-18th century. Embroidery; silk on linen; overall: 288.3 x 26.7 cm (113 1/2 x 10 1/2 in.)

A man rides to market on his gaily-caprisoned pony. His saddlecloth is embroidered with Ethiopias imperial lion. Lions are associated with Ethiopias last monarch, the late Emperor Haile Selassie

Giuliano de Medici (1453-78) as Melchior, detail from the Journey of the Magi
XAL166337 Giuliano de Medici (1453-78) as Melchior, detail from the Journey of the Magi cycle in the chapel, c.1460 (fresco) by Gozzoli, Benozzo di Lese di Sandro (1420-97); Palazzo Medici-Riccardi

A Chestnut Horse (possibly Old Partner) held by a Groom (oil on canvas)
XYC158513 A Chestnut Horse (possibly Old Partner) held by a Groom (oil on canvas) by Seymour, James (1702-52) (attr.); 30.5x35.6 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection, USA; British

Guard Room
BAL14095 Guard Room by Teniers, David the Younger (1610-90); Alan Jacobs Gallery, London, UK; Flemish, out of copyright

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"Saddle Cloth: A Journey Through Equestrian Art and History" Step into the world of horses and their riders through a collection of captivating portraits and artifacts. One such portrait, titled "One of Four Portraits of Horses - a Chestnut Horse (? Old Partner) held by a Groom, " transports us to Turkestan in the Sartes region. The oil on canvas artwork showcases the bond between man and horse, with the groom carefully holding onto the majestic chestnut steed. In another painting, we encounter a bridled grey stallion adorned with a saddle cloth and partially plaited mane. This exquisite detail highlights both functionality and aesthetics in equestrian gear throughout history. Moving beyond paintings, we delve into Victorian New Year cards that depict intriguing encounters between humans and these magnificent creatures. One card shows a curious boy on a donkey coming face to face with an elephant – an unexpected meeting that sparks wonderment. The theme continues as John VII Palaeologus, Eastern Roman Emperor from 1391-1448, is portrayed as one of the Three Kings in another artwork. Dressed regally atop his horse, he carries himself with grace befitting his noble status. Giuliano de Medici also joins our journey as Melchior in the Journey of the Magi cycle. His portrayal captures not only his role but also showcases intricate details like saddle cloths that add authenticity to historical depictions. Venturing further into Victorian times, we encounter yet another New Year card featuring four children accompanied by a mahut riding an elephant – an exotic sight that surely delighted recipients during those festive seasons. But our exploration doesn't end there; it extends to racehorses too. We witness trainers exercising chestnut racehorses while dressed in blue coats or jockeys skillfully guiding bay racehorses on canvases filled with vibrant colors that bring these scenes to life.