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Ploughing with shire horses in Derbyshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe: A timeless tradition that connects us to our agricultural roots

Background imageShire Horse Collection: Historiated initial B depicting two knights in battle, from Libre Verd, c. 1380 (vellum)

Historiated initial B depicting two knights in battle, from Libre Verd, c. 1380 (vellum)
IND221379 Historiated initial B depicting two knights in battle, from Libre Verd, c.1380 (vellum) by Spanish School, (14th century); Archivo Municipal de Historia, Barcelona

Background imageShire Horse Collection: Count Gabriel de Montgomery fatally wounding King Henry II during a tournament on June 30

Count Gabriel de Montgomery fatally wounding King Henry II during a tournament on June 30, 1559 in Paris
JLJ4641789 Count Gabriel de Montgomery fatally wounding King Henry II during a tournament on June 30, 1559 in Paris, Engraving 19th century by Unknown Artist

Background imageShire Horse Collection: Garcia de Holguin Occupying Quanhtemoc, 1698 (oil on panel)

Garcia de Holguin Occupying Quanhtemoc, 1698 (oil on panel)
IND113591 Garcia de Holguin Occupying Quanhtemoc, 1698 (oil on panel) by Gonzalez, Miguel (fl.1698); Museo de America, Madrid, Spain; Index Fototeca

Background imageShire Horse Collection: 131-0059257 Twilight

131-0059257 Twilight
IND54519 131-0059257 Twilight by Blanes, Juan Manuel (1830-1901); Museo Municipal, Montevideo, Spain; Index Fototeca

Background imageShire Horse Collection: Diomede Devore by His Horses Painting by Gustave Moreau (1826-1898) 1865 Sun

Diomede Devore by His Horses Painting by Gustave Moreau (1826-1898) 1865 Sun. 1, 38x0, 84 m Rouen, Musee des Beaux Arts
JLJ4689635 Diomede Devore by His Horses Painting by Gustave Moreau (1826-1898) 1865 Sun. 1, 38x0, 84 m Rouen, Musee des Beaux Arts by Moreau, Gustave (1826-98); Musee des Beaux-Arts, Rouen

Background imageShire Horse Collection: An episode of the war in Greece. Painting by Eugene Delacroix (1798-1863), 1856. hs / t

An episode of the war in Greece. Painting by Eugene Delacroix (1798-1863), 1856. hs / t. Dim: 0, 65 x 0, 81m
JLJ4689019 An episode of the war in Greece. Painting by Eugene Delacroix (1798-1863), 1856. h s/t. Dim: 0, 65 x 0, 81m. Athenes, National Pinacotheque by Delacroix

Background imageShire Horse Collection: French Revolution: 'Death of Joseph Bara (1779-1793)'Joseph Bara or Barra (1780-1793)

French Revolution: "Death of Joseph Bara (1779-1793)"Joseph Bara or Barra (1780-1793)
JLJ4648603 French Revolution: " Death of Joseph Bara (1779-1793)" Joseph Bara or Barra (1780-1793) was a hero child of the French Revolution who fought in Vendee for the Republic

Background imageShire Horse Collection: Battle of Arabs in the mountains or perception of Arab tax. Painting by Eugene Delacroix

Battle of Arabs in the mountains or perception of Arab tax. Painting by Eugene Delacroix (1798-1863), 1863. hs / t
JLJ4689089 Battle of Arabs in the mountains or perception of Arab tax. Painting by Eugene Delacroix (1798-1863), 1863. h s/t. Sun: 0, 92 x 0, 74m

Background imageShire Horse Collection: Knights fight in the countryside. Painting by Eugene Delacroix (1798-1863), 19th century

Knights fight in the countryside. Painting by Eugene Delacroix (1798-1863), 19th century. Oil on canvas
JLJ4688310 Knights fight in the countryside. Painting by Eugene Delacroix (1798-1863), 19th century. Oil on canvas. Dim: 0, 81 x 1, 00m

Background imageShire Horse Collection: Scene from the life of Louis VI the Fat, son of Philip I, from the manuscript Chroniques de

Scene from the life of Louis VI the Fat, son of Philip I, from the manuscript Chroniques de France, printed by A
IND354804 Scene from the life of Louis VI the Fat, son of Philip I, from the manuscript Chroniques de France, printed by A

Background imageShire Horse Collection: The madness of Charles VI (1368 - 1422). On 5 August 1392, in the forest of Le Mans

The madness of Charles VI (1368 - 1422). On 5 August 1392, in the forest of Le Mans
LRI4665208 The madness of Charles VI (1368 - 1422). On 5 August 1392, in the forest of Le Mans, he began to experience attacks of furious madness: screaming at treason

Background imageShire Horse Collection: Attila (395-453) chief of the Huns tribe, followed by his barbarian hordes crowded Italy in 452

Attila (395-453) chief of the Huns tribe, followed by his barbarian hordes crowded Italy in 452 Fresco by Eugene
JLJ4676840 Attila (395-453) chief of the Huns tribe, followed by his barbarian hordes crowded Italy in 452 Fresco by Eugene Delacroix (1798-1863)

Background imageShire Horse Collection: The madness of Charles VI (1368 - 1422). On 5 August 1392, in the forest of Le Mans

The madness of Charles VI (1368 - 1422). On 5 August 1392, in the forest of Le Mans
LRI4665199 The madness of Charles VI (1368 - 1422). On 5 August 1392, in the forest of Le Mans, he began to experience attacks of furious madness: screaming at treason

Background imageShire Horse Collection: A Scout (pen, ink, & w / c on ledger paper)

A Scout (pen, ink, & w / c on ledger paper)
3611239 A Scout (pen, ink, & w/c on ledger paper) by Howling Wolf (1849-1927); 20x31.5 cm; Allen Memorial Art Museum, Oberlin College, Ohio, USA; © Allen Memorial Art Museum; Gift of Mrs

Background imageShire Horse Collection: The Conversation, or Dubious Company (oil on canvas)

The Conversation, or Dubious Company (oil on canvas)
IND86681 The Conversation, or Dubious Company (oil on canvas) by Remington, Frederic (1861-1909); Private Collection; Index Fototeca

Background imageShire Horse Collection: Charlemagne crossing the Alps in 773, detail of the Emperor and his retinue (oil on canvas)

Charlemagne crossing the Alps in 773, detail of the Emperor and his retinue (oil on canvas)
IND113006 Charlemagne crossing the Alps in 773, detail of the Emperor and his retinue (oil on canvas) by Roger, Eugene (1807-40); Chateau de Versailles, France; Index Fototeca

Background imageShire Horse Collection: A Party of Explorers, 1851 (oil on canvas)

A Party of Explorers, 1851 (oil on canvas)
IND86680 A Party of Explorers, 1851 (oil on canvas) by Ranney, William Tylee (1813-57); Private Collection; Index Fototeca

Background imageShire Horse Collection: Allegory about the society of the Middle Ages: 'Fox wounds Isengrin in singular combat'

Allegory about the society of the Middle Ages: "Fox wounds Isengrin in singular combat"
JLJ4660799 Allegory about the society of the Middle Ages: " Fox wounds Isengrin in singular combat". Miniature from the manuscript " The Roman De Renart Le Nouvel" by Jacquemart

Background imageShire Horse Collection: St George and the Dragon

St George and the Dragon
IND47296 St George and the Dragon by Nisart, Pedro (15th century); Museo Diocesano de Mallorca, Spain; Index Fototeca

Background imageShire Horse Collection: Representation of Attila (395-453) king of the tribe of the Huns Detail of a fresco by Eugene

Representation of Attila (395-453) king of the tribe of the Huns Detail of a fresco by Eugene Delacroix (1798-1863)
JLJ4676839 Representation of Attila (395-453) king of the tribe of the Huns Detail of a fresco by Eugene Delacroix (1798-1863)

Background imageShire Horse Collection: Merchants Guild, from the manuscript Justiniano Institutiones Feodorum et Alia, c. 1300 (vellum)

Merchants Guild, from the manuscript Justiniano Institutiones Feodorum et Alia, c. 1300 (vellum)
IND364440 Merchants Guild, from the manuscript Justiniano Institutiones Feodorum et Alia, c.1300 (vellum) by Bolognese School, (14th century); Biblioteca Nazionale, Turin, Italy; Otus/Index

Background imageShire Horse Collection: Battle of Las Navas de Tolosa in which the kings of Castile defeat the Almohads in 1212

Battle of Las Navas de Tolosa in which the kings of Castile defeat the Almohads in 1212 (oil on canvas)
IND113650 Battle of Las Navas de Tolosa in which the kings of Castile defeat the Almohads in 1212 (oil on canvas) by Halen, Francisco de Paula van (d.1887); Palacio del Senado, Madrid

Background imageShire Horse Collection: The Death of Bara (colour litho)

The Death of Bara (colour litho)
2818565 The Death of Bara (colour litho) by Weerts, Jean Joseph (1847-1927); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Death of Bara. Painting by Jean-Joseph Weerts in the Musee du Luxembourg)

Background imageShire Horse Collection: The uprising in South Africa (Colour Litho)

The uprising in South Africa (Colour Litho)
2809091 The uprising in South Africa (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The uprising in South Africa)

Background imageShire Horse Collection: The victorious offensive of the Russians, the Austrians pursued by cavalry in the region of

The victorious offensive of the Russians, the Austrians pursued by cavalry in the region of Czernowitz (colour litho)
2777558 The victorious offensive of the Russians, the Austrians pursued by cavalry in the region of Czernowitz (colour litho) by Beltrame

Background imageShire Horse Collection: Fol. 115v Christ Carries the Cross (vellum)

Fol. 115v Christ Carries the Cross (vellum)
ALI142854 Fol.115v Christ Carries the Cross (vellum) by Italian School, (15th century); Biblioteca Reale, Turin, Piedmont, Italy; (add.info.: Codex de Predis; ); Alinari

Background imageShire Horse Collection: The Riots in Russia, the Struggle Between Cossacks, Students

The Riots in Russia, the Struggle Between Cossacks, Students and Workers in the Newsky Perspective... (colour litho)
2798420 The Riots in Russia, the Struggle Between Cossacks, Students and Workers in the Newsky Perspective... (colour litho) by Beltrame

Background imageShire Horse Collection: Procris impaled by the never erring javelin, Cephalus running towards her and Aurora

Procris impaled by the never erring javelin, Cephalus running towards her and Aurora
2646162 Procris impaled by the never erring javelin, Cephalus running towards her and Aurora and Titone on a chariot pulled by four horses, 1517-18 (fresco) by Peruzzi

Background imageShire Horse Collection: En Irlande (engraving)

En Irlande (engraving)
2783407 En Irlande (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: En Irlande. Illustration for Journal Des Voyages, 20 March 1881.); © Look and Learn

Background imageShire Horse Collection: A tragic accident in Brittany (colour litho)

A tragic accident in Brittany (colour litho)
2779728 A tragic accident in Brittany (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A tragic accident in Brittany)

Background imageShire Horse Collection: A hunted hare is betrayed by farmyard animals. 1811 (etching)

A hunted hare is betrayed by farmyard animals. 1811 (etching)
7235868 A hunted hare is betrayed by farmyard animals. 1811 (etching) by Howitt, Samuel (1756-1822); (add.info.: An exhausted hare chased by hounds is betrayed by farmyard animals)

Background imageShire Horse Collection: A fox calls out a quack toad. 1811 (etching)

A fox calls out a quack toad. 1811 (etching)
7235831 A fox calls out a quack toad. 1811 (etching) by Howitt, Samuel (1756-1822); (add.info.: A fox calls out a quack toad. A stag, horse, cow and other animals watch from the riverbank)

Background imageShire Horse Collection: Attempted Assassination of the Emperor of Germany by Dr Nobiling (engraving)

Attempted Assassination of the Emperor of Germany by Dr Nobiling (engraving)
1590079 Attempted Assassination of the Emperor of Germany by Dr Nobiling (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageShire Horse Collection: General Andrew Jackson (1767-1845) at the battle of Talushatchee on 3rd Novemeber 1813, 1847 (litho)

General Andrew Jackson (1767-1845) at the battle of Talushatchee on 3rd Novemeber 1813, 1847 (litho)
PNP245946 General Andrew Jackson (1767-1845) at the battle of Talushatchee on 3rd Novemeber 1813, 1847 (litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark American Pictures

Background imageShire Horse Collection: Two Knights Jousting at a Tournament in Germany (etching)

Two Knights Jousting at a Tournament in Germany (etching)
KW421820 Two Knights Jousting at a Tournament in Germany (etching) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection

Background imageShire Horse Collection: Bulgarian officer to whom a grenade kills the horse just abandoned to collect a child

Bulgarian officer to whom a grenade kills the horse just abandoned to collect a child... (colour litho)
2808532 Bulgarian officer to whom a grenade kills the horse just abandoned to collect a child... (colour litho) by Beltrame

Background imageShire Horse Collection: A group of thieves had raided horses in the Romanian village of Izmall (colour litho)

A group of thieves had raided horses in the Romanian village of Izmall (colour litho)
2778084 A group of thieves had raided horses in the Romanian village of Izmall (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageShire Horse Collection: Last weeks violent and bloody general strike, an episode in the struggle between... (colour litho)

Last weeks violent and bloody general strike, an episode in the struggle between... (colour litho)
2815658 Last weeks violent and bloody general strike, an episode in the struggle between... (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageShire Horse Collection: The serious unrest of the Champagne winemakers, barricades of broken barrels stormed by the troop

The serious unrest of the Champagne winemakers, barricades of broken barrels stormed by the troop (Colour Litho)
2815433 The serious unrest of the Champagne winemakers, barricades of broken barrels stormed by the troop (Colour Litho) by Beltrame

Background imageShire Horse Collection: The fearful battle of Mukden, the runaway Russian right wing pursued by the Japanese (colour litho)

The fearful battle of Mukden, the runaway Russian right wing pursued by the Japanese (colour litho)
2814764 The fearful battle of Mukden, the runaway Russian right wing pursued by the Japanese (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)



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Ploughing with shire horses in Derbyshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe: A timeless tradition that connects us to our agricultural roots. These magnificent creatures, known as shire horses, have been an integral part of farming for centuries. In the depths of winter, when snow blankets the countryside, two horses stand proudly against the white backdrop. Their sturdy frames and thick coats are a testament to their resilience and adaptability. Eadweard Muybridge's iconic black and white photograph captures the grace and power of these majestic animals in motion. The transverse-gallop freeze-frame reveals every muscle flexed as they gallop through time. During the English Civil War in 1645, shire horses served as loyal companions to the Royalist cavalry at the Battle of Naseby. This color lithograph immortalizes their bravery on that fateful day. In Cornwall, England, decorated shire horses pull a plough adorned with intricate patterns, and is a sight that showcases not only their strength but also their beauty as they work harmoniously with humans to cultivate the land. The expertise of wheelwrights is highlighted in an engraving depicting them crafting wheels for these mighty beasts. Their craftsmanship ensures smooth journeys for both horse and driver alike. From linseed mowing in Strood to hauling timber in Stirlingshire, Scotland - shire horses have played a vital role across various industries throughout history. Their unwavering dedication has helped shape our landscapes and build our communities. As evening falls over picturesque countryside roadsides or bustling city streets alike; "Homeward Bound" becomes a familiar scene - tired yet contented shire horses making their way back home after a hard day's work. Artistic masterpieces like "The Entry of Louis XIV" capture historical moments where these noble steeds were present alongside royalty – symbols of prestige and power pulling carriages fit for kings and queens.