Tamer Collection (page 4)

A bird charmer in the Jardin des Tuileries in Paris (colour litho)
2779683 A bird charmer in the Jardin des Tuileries in Paris (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A bird charmer in the Jardin des Tuileries in Paris)

The circle of death a stones throw from a lion (colour litho)
2778339 The circle of death a stones throw from a lion (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The circle of death a stones throw from a lion)

The Strangest of Duels (Colour Litho)
2777692 The Strangest of Duels (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The strangest of duels)

Duke Peter II of Bourbon, detail. Triptych of the master of Moulins
7110308 Duke Peter II of Bourbon, detail. Triptych of the master of Moulins, 1502 (tgempera on wood) by Hey, Jean (fl.1494); Moulins Cathedral, Allier, France; (add.info.: Duke Peter II of Bourbon)

Duchess Anne de Beaujeu, detail. Triptych of the master of Moulins
7110304 Duchess Anne de Beaujeu, detail. Triptych of the master of Moulins, 1502 (tgempera on wood) by Hey, Jean (fl.1494); Moulins Cathedral, Allier, France; (add.info.: Duchess Anne de Beaujeu)

Anne de Beaujeu and her daughter Suzanne, with Sainte Anne, detail
7110306 Anne de Beaujeu and her daughter Suzanne, with Sainte Anne, detail. Triptych of the master of Moulins, 1502 (tgempera on wood) by Hey, Jean (fl.1494); Moulins Cathedral, Allier

When Beasts Need a Surgeon (Colour Litho)
2809092 When Beasts Need a Surgeon (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: When the Beasts Need a Surgeon)

The famous singer Emma Destinn sings in Berlin in a cage with 14 lions for a movie scene (Colour Litho)
2815594 The famous singer Emma Destinn sings in Berlin in a cage with 14 lions for a movie scene (Colour Litho) by Beltrame

Le Dompteur Yorick (engraving)
2789235 Le Dompteur Yorick (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le Dompteur Yorick. Illustration for Journal Des Voyages, 17 March 1889)

The scientist dog Painting by Francois Boucher (1703-1770
JLJ4585625 The scientist dog Painting by Francois Boucher (1703-1770) 18th century Choletn Museum of Art and History by Boucher, Francois (1703-70); Musee d Art et d histoire, Cholet

Circus show a winged horse jumps over three blindfolded horses
GIA4756639 Circus show a winged horse jumps over three blindfolded horses. by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Circus: a board representing different types of shows of learned animals featuring seals
GIA4795761 Circus: a board representing different types of shows of learned animals featuring seals, elephants, bears, snakes

A Barber in the Lions Cage, 1894 (engraving)
XND76083 A Barber in the Lions Cage, 1894 (engraving) by Tofani, Oswaldo (1849-1915) (after); Private Collection; Italian, out of copyright

Going to the Fair, detail of a performing bear and monkey, c
CJP107509 Going to the Fair, detail of a performing bear and monkey, c.1815 (w/c and gouache on paper) (see also 107509 and 107510) by English School

The fish and the shepherd playing the flute. The sound of the flute serves as bait
XEE4404880 The fish and the shepherd playing the flute. The sound of the flute serves as bait. Fables by Jean de La Fontaine (1621-1695). Illustration by Gustave Dore

Geo Lockarts circus famous for its elephants settled at the Hippodrome de Paris
XEE4408422 Geo Lockarts circus famous for its elephants settled at the Hippodrome de Paris, In " The Illustrous World", 1885

The Emperor (ras) Theodoros of Abyssinia surrounds his lions
XEE4408793 The Emperor (ras) Theodoros of Abyssinia surrounds his lions. In " Nature" of 1888. by Unknown Artist

A young man, wanting to be photographed in the cage of a lion, gets devoured
LSE4324117 A young man, wanting to be photographed in the cage of a lion, gets devoured, despite the efforts of the tamer to hold the lion. Engraving in " Le petit journal" 29/09/1895

The Dramas Of The Menagerie, The Beginning To The Career Of A Young Tamer In The Ehlbeck Menagerie
2798514 The Dramas Of The Menagerie, The Beginning To The Career Of A Young Tamer In The Ehlbeck Menagerie, In Geneva (Colour Litho) by Beltrame

Illustration by Emile Bayard for Hector Malots novel "Sans Famille "
PCT4291283 Illustration by Emile Bayard for Hector Malots novel " Sans Famille " : Remi plays with his friends, the learned animals of the troupe of Monsieur Vitalis

The Forefathers, 1912 (oil on canvas)
AMO162494 The Forefathers, 1912 (oil on canvas) by Roerich, Nicholas (1874-1947); Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; eAshmolean Museum; Russian, out of copyright

Cirque d Ete aux Champs-Elysees (Champs Elysees) in Paris - Poster by Levy
LSE4087210 Cirque d Ete aux Champs-Elysees (Champs Elysees) in Paris - Poster by Levy, late 19th century by Levy, Emile (1826-90); Private Collection; (add.info)

Saltimbanque: Munito, scientist dog - in "The good genre", deb
LSE4079892 Saltimbanque: Munito, scientist dog - in " The good genre", deb. 19th century by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Saltimbanque: Munito)

Circus scene: dressage. A clown with a scientist dog and an acrobatic elephant
JLJ4591561 Circus scene: dressage. A clown with a scientist dog and an acrobatic elephant. Drawing by Henri de Toulouse Lautrec (1864-1901) 19th century Albi

Mongolian rider chasing a horse. Silk Painting by Fou Tchao Mong (1254-1322)
JLJ4586889 Mongolian rider chasing a horse. Silk Painting by Fou Tchao Mong (1254-1322). Yuan Dynasty (1206-1368 AD) Paris, Guimet Museum, National Museum of Asian Arts by Chao Meng-Fu or

L Insurrection de l Institut Amphibie or The Pursuit of Knowledge
1275083 L Insurrection de l Institut Amphibie or The Pursuit of Knowledge, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1799 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray

Loose! (engraving)
1056307 Loose! (engraving) by Dollman, John Charles (1851-1934) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Loose! Illustration for The Graphic)

A turtle charmer, belonging to the intermediate jam between beggars and fairy charlatans
LSE4328907 A turtle charmer, belonging to the intermediate jam between beggars and fairy charlatans. Engraving to illustrate the journey to Japan, by Aime Humbert

Les charmeurs de serpents, who trade reptiles, which they attract by blowing in their
LSE4329552 Les charmeurs de serpents, who trade reptiles, which they attract by blowing in their toumril (flute), engraving after the drawing of A

Illustration by Emile Bayard for Hector Malots novel "Sans Famille "
PCT4291281 Illustration by Emile Bayard for Hector Malots novel " Sans Famille " : Joli-Coeur (pretty heart), the sick scientist monkey is examined by a doctor

Bronze era: bronze guide pass adorned with a horse tamping scene. 2500 BC. From Anatolia
JLJ4667605 Bronze era: bronze guide pass adorned with a horse tamping scene. 2500 BC. From Anatolia. Paris, Louvre Museum by Anatolian School; Louvre, Paris

Arrival Of The German Steamer Abyssinia In New York Carried By Beasts, Onshore Transportation (colour Litho)
2798571 Arrival Of The German Steamer Abyssinia In New York Carried By Beasts, Onshore Transportation (colour Litho) by Beltrame

The Dramas in the Menagerie, a Fair Tamer Rescued by a Trained Dog (Colour Litho)
2798455 The Dramas in the Menagerie, a Fair Tamer Rescued by a Trained Dog (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Dramas In The Menagerie)

A bird charmer in the Jardin des Tuileries, Paris (colour litho)
2782220 A bird charmer in the Jardin des Tuileries, Paris (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A bird charmer in the Jardin des Tuileries, Paris)

The Sea Monster, facsimile of the Bamberg Apocalypse (colour litho)
XIR392255 The Sea Monster, facsimile of the Bamberg Apocalypse (colour litho) by German School, (11th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Van Amburgh and the Lions (engraving)
728310 Van Amburgh and the Lions (engraving) by Landseer, Edwin (1802-73) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Van Amburgh and the Lions)

James Capen Grizzly Adams (1807-60) photographed with a Grizzly Bear (b / w photo
NBY259427 James Capen Grizzly Adams (1807-60) photographed with a Grizzly Bear (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois

Poster advertising Adrien Pezon and his Tigers, c. 1897 (colour litho)
CHT197828 Poster advertising Adrien Pezon and his Tigers, c.1897 (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; eArchives Charmet; French

Le Charivari, 1877_3_16 - Illustration of Cham (1819-1879)
ICA4944918 Le Charivari, 1877_3_16 - Illustration of Cham (1819-1879): Press Law - Press/Media - Lion/Tiger, Tamer - Animalisation by Cham (Amedee Charles Henri de Noe) (1818-79); (add.info)

Dog tamer - in "The good genre", deb. 19th century
LSE4079872 Dog tamer - in " The good genre", deb. 19th century by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; Photo eLeonard de Selva; out of copyright

Les rabbits dresses du Nouveau Cirque in Paris: tampter in rabbit costume teaching
XEE4177777 Les rabbits dresses du Nouveau Cirque in Paris: tampter in rabbit costume teaching the different numbers to the animal. Engraving in " La Nature" 1890. Private collection

Les lions dresses du Nouveau Cirque a Paris: different tricks of an acrobatic number with
XEE4177800 Les lions dresses du Nouveau Cirque A Paris: different tricks of an acrobatic number with lions, tamers and dogs. Engraving in " La Nature" 1890. Private collection

Falconer. Engraving in "Characters and Costumes vary"
DUV4211833 Falconer. Engraving in " Characters and Costumes vary". New Epinal Imaging. Imp. lith. Pinot et Sagaire, booksellers publishing at Epinal. Plate NAa411. Stencilled lithographs

Au jardin d acclimatisation: la cage des beetes ferocious - in "
LSE4097569 Au jardin d acclimatisation: la cage des betes ferocious - in " Le Petite Journal" of 02/06/1895 by Unknown Artist

Circus: a tamer in a cage with wild animals
XEE4408337 Circus: a tamer in a cage with wild animals. by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Circus)

Saint Vst and the Bear. Saint Vst, Saint Vedast or Saint Gaston (died in 540
LSE4313743 Saint Vst and the Bear. Saint Vst, Saint Vedast or Saint Gaston (died in 540, eveque and patron saint of Arras and his diocese) tames the animal on the banks of the river Crinchon

Illustration of Emile Bayard for Hector Malots novel "Sans Famille "
PCT4291290 Illustration of Emile Bayard for Hector Malots novel " Sans Famille " : in Toulouse, Monsieur Vitalis, unworthy, is arrested by a police officer in front of Remi and his friends

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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.