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Tamer Collection

Step right up and witness the mesmerizing world of the tamer

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Tamer Collection: CIRCUS POSTER, 1920s. American poster, 1920s, for Ringling Bros and Barnum & Bailey circus
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Tamer Collection: Netsuke in the form of a demon queller and a small demon, Meiji Period (1868-1912)
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Tamer Collection: Herr Seeth and his performing animals, London Hippodrome
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Tamer Collection: CIRCUS: PROGRAM, c1901. Frank C. Bostocks Grand Zoological Congress and Trained
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Tamer Collection: The animal-tamer as he trains a group of tigers during a circus act
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Tamer Collection: Bird charmer in Tuileries Garden, Paris
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Tamer Collection: Illustration by George Roux (1853-1929) for the Don Quixote of Cervantes: Master Peter
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Tamer Collection: Le Dressage Man training (breaking) a horse, 19th century Watercolour
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Tamer Collection: Film, Three Kings, A Tale of the Circus
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Tamer Collection: Illustration of Henri Gousse (1872-1914) in Le Rire, 13/03/09 - Le valet de chiens - Chambre des
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Tamer Collection: Letter M: Mamluk, Muletier, Musician, Marchand de chestnuts. engraving in ' Alphabet'
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Tamer Collection: Letter L: Unicorn, Lion, Lancer, Rabbit, Lantern, Lamp, Lievre; M: Mamluk, Muletier, Musician
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Tamer Collection: Letters E and F: 'Exercise;Fete', in Alphabet francais, 1887 (engraving)
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Tamer Collection: Letter E: 'Exercise', in Alphabet francais, 1887 (engraving)
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Tamer Collection: Menelik II (1844-1913), sovereign of Ethiopia, marvellous by the address of a tame tamer
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Tamer Collection: Miscellaneous: an accident during a show in a menagerie, a lioness seriously injures the tamer
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Tamer Collection: The whims of a lion in the circus of Paris in 1900
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Tamer Collection: Tamer fighting with an untamed tiger, who is rescued by a chimpanzee monkey (Colour Litho)
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Tamer Collection: Fierce fight between a tamer, a lion and a dog in the Ciniselli Circus
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Tamer Collection: The Roman Emperor Commodus fires an arrow to subdue a leopard which has escaped from its cage in
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Tamer Collection: Lohanna, girl with snake (photo)
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Tamer Collection: Ring Master, illustration from Voyage aux Pyrenees by Hippolyte Taine (1828-93), Hachette, Paris
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Tamer Collection: The Roman Emperor Commodus Fires an Arrow to Subdue a Leopard which has Escaped from its Cage in
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Tamer Collection: J (letter shown by a saltimbank and his learned dog)
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Tamer Collection: The elephant at the time of Lien Hiep. 17th century wooden sculpture. 40 cm
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Tamer Collection: Cacatoes Montreker (oil on canvas)
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Tamer Collection: The corral. Engraving by Y. Pranishnikoff, to illustrate the story Voyage a la Plata, in 1886
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Tamer Collection: The Man with the Lion. Painting on silk by Meicho (1427-1532)
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Tamer Collection: Virgin and Child enthroned with Saints John the Baptist, c. 1548 (pen)
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Tamer Collection: Houndsman to King Francis I, France, 16th century. 1867 (engraving)
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Tamer Collection: The elephant at the time of Lien Hiep. 17th century wooden sculpture. 40 cm
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Tamer Collection: Jesus Christ as Orpheus (engraving)
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Tamer Collection: Le Dompteur Noir - poster for the Folies-Bergere
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Tamer Collection: Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Mors; Bit; Gebisz (engraving)
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Tamer Collection: Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Dresseur; Horse-breaker; Zureiter (engraving)
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Tamer Collection: Alexander the Great taming Bucephalus (litho)
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Tamer Collection: Virgin and unicorn (woodcut)
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Tamer Collection: Anne Aubery, detail. Triptych of Aubery, 1603 (painting on wood)
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Tamer Collection: 7177246
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Tamer Collection: Hugues Aubery, detail. Triptych of Aubery, 1603 (painting on wood)
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Tamer Collection: Anne Aubery and Her Protector, detail. Triptych of Aubery, 1603 (painting on wood)
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Tamer Collection: The bull leaping fresco. Found Knossos, 1600-1400 BC
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Tamer Collection: Detail of the Bull Leaping Fresco. Found in Knossos, 1600-1400 BC
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Tamer Collection: Anne Aubery, detail. Triptych of Aubery, 1603 (painting on wood)
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Tamer Collection: Bear Show, 2nd - 3rd century (marble tablet engraved)
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Tamer Collection: Triptych of the master of Moulins, 1502 (tgempera on wood)
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Tamer Collection: A tamer gets devoured by her lions in a menagerie in Dessau, Germany
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Tamer Collection: Roman art: 'two women taming a tiger'


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Step right up and witness the mesmerizing world of the tamer. From the vibrant circus posters of 1920s America to the intricate netsuke capturing a demon queller, this captivating figure has enthralled audiences for centuries. In London's Hippodrome, Herr Seeth astounds with his performing animals, showcasing their incredible talents. Meanwhile, Frank C. Bostocks Grand Zoological Congress amazes spectators with their trained creatures in a program that leaves jaws dropping. Even on the silver screen, the allure of the tamer is undeniable. "Three Kings: A Tale of the Circus" transports viewers into a realm where danger and excitement intertwine under the big top. But it's not just about entertainment; during WW1, German propaganda depicted Allied animals being tamed as a symbol of dominance. This imagery speaks volumes about power dynamics and control. Amongst these daring individuals stands Dickie Chipperfield, lion tamer extraordinaire. With four lionesses or even facing off against fierce tigers, he fearlessly commands these majestic beasts with an unwavering presence. The art world also pays homage to this enigmatic figure. Henri Gousse's illustration in Le Rire portrays him as "Le valet de chiens, " commanding dogs with finesse in France's Chamber des Deputes Hemicycle. From Mamluks to muletiers and musicians to chestnut merchants captured in Alphonse Lemerre's engraving series titled "Alphabet, " we see how diverse cultures have embraced and celebrated tamers throughout history. Whether it be Adgie and her trained lions in 1905 or any other courageous individual who steps into that ring, one thing remains constant—their ability to tame wild spirits captivates our imagination like nothing else can. The bond between man and beast is forged through trust, skillful training techniques passed down through generations—a testament to humanity's innate desire to conquer the untamed.