Side Saddle Collection (page 5)

Village sign, Haslingfield, Cambridgeshire

The Wife of Bath, c1860, (c1860). Artist: John Leech
The Wife of Bath, c1860, (c1860). From The Comic History of England, Volume I, by Gilbert A A Beckett. [Bradbury, Agnew, & Co. London]

The Lady at Egham Races, c1810. Artist: Richard Barrett Davis
The Lady at Egham Races, c1810

Most pernicious woman!, 1865. Artists: Hablot Knight Browne, John Leech
Most pernicious woman!, 1865. From Mr. Facey Romfords Hounds, written by Robert Smith Surtees, illustrated by John Leech and H.K. Phiz Browne. [Bradbury, Evans & Co. London, 1865]

Let me try them, said Lucy, 1865. Artist: Hablot Knight Browne
Let me try them, said Lucy, 1865. From Mr. Facey Romfords Hounds, written by Robert Smith Surtees, illustrated by John Leech and H.K. Phiz Browne. [Bradbury, Evans & Co. London, 1865]

What matter did it make to him how she rode, confound this ugly place, 1865. Artists: John Leech, Hablot Knight Browne
What matter did it make to him how she rode, confound this ugly place, 1865. From Mr. Facey Romfords Hounds, written by Robert Smith Surtees, illustrated by John Leech and H.K. Phiz Browne

The Love Box door was opened, out came the hounds with a cry, 1865. Artists: Robert Smith Surtees, John Leech
The Love Box door was opened, out came the hounds with a cry, 1865. From Mr. Facey Romfords Hounds, written by Robert Smith Surtees, illustrated by John Leech and H.K. Phiz Browne

A Business-like Offer, 1886 (1891). Artist: George du Maurier
A Business-like Offer, 1886 (1891). A print from Society Pictures, drawn by George du Maurier, selected from Punch, Volume II, London, 1891

A Greek sailors wedding, Pylos, Greece, 1938

A woman sitting on a rearing horse, 1898. Artist: Aubrey Beardsley
A woman sitting on a rearing horse, 1898. Plate taken from The Studio magazine, volume 13, no 62 (London, 14th May 1898)

Dancers on their way to Seville, Spain, 1936. Artist: Fox
Dancers on their way to Seville, Spain, 1936. From Peoples of the World in Pictures, edited by Harold Wheeler, published by Odhams Press Ltd (London, 1936)

Kabardin couple on a journey, c1890. Illustration from Caucase and Asie Centrale, Types and Costumes, (a work on the people and costume of the Caucasus and Central Asia), by L Boulanger, (Paris)

The Queens Reception in Hyde Park, London, c1840s, (1900). A reception for Queen Victoria after the news of Oxfords attempt on her life

Horsewoman, Portrait of Giovanina and Amazillia Pacini, 1832. Artist: Karl Briullov
Horsewoman, Portrait of Giovanina and Amazillia Pacini, 1832. Found in the collection of the State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

Queen Victoria and Prince Albert. Victoria (1819-1901) and Albert (1819-1861) riding in Windsor Park when young. Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha married his first cousin, Queen Victoria, in 1840

Queen Elizabeth I and her attendants out hawking, 1575. The Queen rides side-saddle, on the left a man has just released his hawk, while above a hawk is bringing down a bird

Tudor falconry, mid 19th century. A woman, with a falcon perched on her glove, is riding side-saddle

Lady Godiva, Coventry
Miss Frances P. Burchell in the role of Lady Godiva at the Coventry Hospital Pageant - 27th June 1936 1936

American Horsewoman, 1st month, 1861. Creator: Utagawa Yoshitora
American Horsewoman, 1st month, 1861

Views of Foreigners (Gaikokujin no zu), 1861. Creator: Utagawa Yoshitomi
Views of Foreigners (Gaikokujin no zu), 1861

America: A Woman on Horseback in the Snow, 10th month, 1860. Creator: Utagawa Hiroshige II
America: A Woman on Horseback in the Snow, 10th month, 1860

American Woman Riding Side-Saddle on the Road at Hommoku, Motomura, Yokohama, 2... 2nd month, 1861
American Woman Riding Side-Saddle on the Road at Hommoku, Motomura, Yokohama, 2nd month, 1861

An Early Morning Ride, Rotten Row, Hyde Park, London, England, 1896. Women riding side-saddle. Stereocard by Underwood & Underwood

Tring agricultural show. Mrs Vivian Williams on Langford. 1922
Tring agricultural show. Mrs Vivian Williams on " Langford ". 1922

Lake Como, Italy. In an inset illustration, a young boy sitting sidesaddle on a donkey offers an orange from one of the panniers on the animal;s flanks, to the object of his affections

Driving two horses down a snowy lane
A farmer sits side-saddle as he rides/drives two working carthorses down a country lane in the middle of winter. Watercolour painting by Malcolm Greensmith

The Treasury, Whitehall, pub. by Lloyd Bros. & Co. 1852 (colour litho)
XCF8765 The Treasury, Whitehall, pub. by Lloyd Bros. & Co. 1852 (colour litho) by Walker, Edmund (fl.1836-d.1882) (after); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Children Riding Donkeys at the Seaside
BAL8383 Children Riding Donkeys at the Seaside by Bennett, Harriet M. (fl.1877-92); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Boulevard in Paris
XKL64526 Boulevard in Paris by Stein, Georges (1818-90); Private Collection; Photo eBerko Fine Paintings, Knokke-Heist, Belgium; French, out of copyright

Portrait of Queen Margaret of Austria (1584-1611) 1629-35 (oil on canvas)
XIR62175 Portrait of Queen Margaret of Austria (1584-1611) 1629-35 (oil on canvas) by Velazquez, Diego Rodriguez de Silva y (1599-1660); 297x309 cm; Prado, Madrid

Margaret of Scotland, Dauphiness of France, 1796 (engraving)
XJF495491 Margaret of Scotland, Dauphiness of France, 1796 (engraving) by French School, (15th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

La Comtesse de Soissons Riding with a View of the Chateau de Vincennes (oil on canvas)
BAL45659 La Comtesse de Soissons Riding with a View of the Chateau de Vincennes (oil on canvas) by Martin, Jean-Baptiste (1659-1735); Rafael Valls Gallery, London

Lady Florence Dixie, published 1877 (litho)
XJF437519 Lady Florence Dixie, published 1877 (litho) by Maclure, Andrew (fl.1855); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lady Florence Caroline Dixie (nee Douglas) (1855-1905) British traveller

The Moonlight Ride, illustration from Idylls of the King by Alfred Tennyson
XJF396023 The Moonlight Ride, illustration from Idylls of the King by Alfred Tennyson, 1868 (engraving) by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); Private Collection; (add.info.: published between 1856 and 1885)

Air, detail of a group of women at the centre and dogs pursuing hares, c. 1640-41
XIR387334 Air, detail of a group of women at the centre and dogs pursuing hares, c.1640-41 (oil on canvas) by Deruet, Claude (1588-1660); Musee des Beaux-Arts, Orleans, France; (add.info.: L Aire)

York Meeting, The Celebrated Race between Mr. Thorntons Vingarillo and Mr
XJF373225 York Meeting, The Celebrated Race between Mr. Thorntons Vingarillo and Mr. Flints Thornville, August 25th 1804 (etching) by English School

Equestrian portrait of Elisabeth de France, wife of Philip IV of Spain (oil on canvas)
XIR360283 Equestrian portrait of Elisabeth de France, wife of Philip IV of Spain (oil on canvas) by Velazquez, Diego Rodriguez de Silva y (1599-1660); Prado, Madrid

Morning Ride, original drawing for plate 12 of Scenes in the Life of Master George
XYC294961 Morning Ride, original drawing for plate 12 of Scenes in the Life of Master George (graphite & w/c on paper) by Alken, Henry Thomas (1785-1851); 18.3x24.1 cm; Yale Center for British Art

Spanish Contrabandista of Ronda and his Maja, engraved by Felix Jean Gauchard (1825-72)
XIR287753 Spanish Contrabandista of Ronda and his Maja, engraved by Felix Jean Gauchard (1825-72) (engraving) (b/w photo) by Dore, Gustave (1832-83) (after); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Carriages and riders at Hyde Park, illustration from Londres by Louis Enault
XIR287765 Carriages and riders at Hyde Park, illustration from Londres by Louis Enault (1824-1900) 1876, engraved by Paul Jonnard-Pacel (d.1902) Paris, Hachette (engraving) (b/w photo) by Dore

Young Woman on a Horse (w / c on paper)
XIR240209 Young Woman on a Horse (w/c on paper) by Lami, Eugene-Louis (1800-90); 14.6x10 cm; Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

Hunting Scene (w / c on paper)
BAL22823 Hunting Scene (w/c on paper) by English School; Private Collection; English, out of copyright

John and Sophia Musters riding at Colwick Hall, 1777
BAL1923 John and Sophia Musters riding at Colwick Hall, 1777 by Stubbs, George (1724-1806); 100.4x124. cm; Private Collection; English, out of copyright

The Rider Kipler on her Black Mare (oil on canvas)
XIR169502 The Rider Kipler on her Black Mare (oil on canvas) by Dedreux, Alfred (1810-60); 92.5x73.5 cm; Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee du Petit-Palais

Amazon in the Forest at Pierrefonds (oil on canvas)
XIR169501 Amazon in the Forest at Pierrefonds (oil on canvas) by Dedreux, Alfred (1810-60); Musee Hermes, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

The Ford (oil on canvas)
XIR16745 The Ford (oil on canvas) by Siberechts, Jan (1627-1703); Musee des Beaux-Arts, Lille, France; Flemish, out of copyright

Summer in the Country, published by Nathaniel Currier (1813-88) and James Merritt Ives
XIR166150 Summer in the Country, published by Nathaniel Currier (1813-88) and James Merritt Ives (1824-95) (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Yale University Art Gallery, New Haven

Frost Scene, 1827 (oil on canvas)
XYC165934 Frost Scene, 1827 (oil on canvas) by Collins, William (1788-1847); 84x109.25 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection, USA; English, out of copyright

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"Side Saddle: A Timeless Equestrian Tradition" In the enchanting world of equestrianism, the side saddle has long been an emblem of grace and elegance. From historic figures to modern-day riders, this unique riding style continues to captivate hearts and minds. At Leconfield Opening Meet in November 1938, amidst a sea of excitement and anticipation, Lady Godiva herself would have felt at home as ladies donned their finest attire for a day filled with exhilarating foxhunting adventures. The Duchess of Newcastle exuded regal poise atop her majestic steed while Cora Pearl, renowned courtesan, added a touch of allure to the occasion. Princess Elizabeth graced the scene as Colonel of the Grenadier Guards astride her horse with utmost dignity. Her presence reminded all that chivalry knows no bounds when it comes to women embracing their passion for horsemanship. Throughout history, women from all walks of life have embraced side saddle riding. In 11th-century England, Lady Godiva fearlessly rode nude on horseback as both an equestrienne and tax protester—a testament to her unwavering spirit. Meanwhile, Welsh women in traditional costumes elegantly perched upon donkeys showcased their deep-rooted connection with nature and tradition. The art world too has immortalized this timeless practice. Paintings like "Chivalry" depict noble knights escorting ladies gracefully seated aside their horses—an embodiment of honor and respect. Artists such as Jules LeFebvre captured Lady Mabel Bridgeman's beauty astride "Claribel, " forever preserving her elegance in brushstrokes frozen in time. From medieval castles like Chateau d'Etampes to picturesque alpine landscapes depicted by James Ward's masterful strokes—side saddle riding transcends borders and eras alike, and is a universal language spoken by those who appreciate equine companionship and the thrill of adventure.