Taming Collection (page 2)

Alexander the Great taming Bucephalus (litho)
7172605 Alexander the Great taming Bucephalus (litho) by Schommer, Francois (1850-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: Alexander the Great taming Bucephalus)

Virgin and unicorn (woodcut)
7186060 Virgin and unicorn (woodcut) by German School, (15th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Virgin and unicorn)

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The bull leaping fresco. Found Knossos, 1600-1400 BC
7145052 The bull leaping fresco. Found Knossos, 1600-1400 BC by Minoan; Archaeological Museum of Heraklion, Crete, Greece; (add.info.: The bull leaping fresco. Found in the palace of Knossos)

Detail of the Bull Leaping Fresco. Found in Knossos, 1600-1400 BC
7145048 Detail of the Bull Leaping Fresco. Found in Knossos, 1600-1400 BC by Minoan; Archaeological Museum of Heraklion, Crete, Greece; (add.info.: The Bull Leaping Fresco)

Bear Show, 2nd - 3rd century (marble tablet engraved)
7072145 Bear Show, 2nd - 3rd century (marble tablet engraved) by Roman, (2nd-3rd century); Musee Narbo Via, Narbonne, France; (add.info)

Dressage of wild horses, from the book "Trujillo del Peru"or "
AIS5348183 Dressage of wild horses, from the book " Trujillo del Peru" or " CAodice MartAinez CompaAnAon", by Baltazar Martinez CompaAnAon y Bujanda

The Voyage of Life: Manhood (detail) 1842 (oil on canvas)
4073415 The Voyage of Life: Manhood (detail) 1842 (oil on canvas) by Cole, Thomas (1801-1848); 134.3 x 202.6 cm; National Gallery of Art, Washington DC

The Voyage of Life: Youth (detail) 1842 (oil on canvas)
3928624 The Voyage of Life: Youth (detail) 1842 (oil on canvas) by Cole, Thomas (1801-1848); 134.3 x 194.9 cm; National Gallery of Art, Washington DC

Elephants in India (engraving)
1621527 Elephants in India (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Elephants in India. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 25 December 1875)

St Gerasimus and the lion (chromolitho)
1093798 St Gerasimus and the lion (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Gerasimus and the lion)

Scene from "Taming of the Shrew"(engraving)
1103631 Scene from " Taming of the Shrew" (engraving) by Leslie, Charles Robert (1794-1859) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scene from " Taming of the Shrew")

Christopher Sly (engraving)
819259 Christopher Sly (engraving) by Orchardson, William Quiller (1832-1910) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Christopher Sly, a scene from The Taming of the Shrew, by William Shakespeare)

A gift from Menelik (colour litho)
2818899 A gift from Menelik (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A gift from Menelik)

The Bull Baiters, illustration from Myths of Crete and Pre-Hellenic Europe
KW342888 The Bull Baiters, illustration from Myths of Crete and Pre-Hellenic Europe by Donald A. Mackenzie, published in 1917 (colour litho) by Duncan

Hercules and Cerberus (fresco)
ALI161760 Hercules and Cerberus (fresco) by Abate, Nicolo dell (c.1509-71); Palazzo Poggi, Bologna, Italy; (add.info.: three headed dog who guarded Hades; ); Alinari

The Bronco Buster, 1889 (bronze with brown patina)
PNY155694 The Bronco Buster, 1889 (bronze with brown patina) by Remington, Frederic (1861-1909); height:58.4 cm; Private Collection; Phillips, Fine Art Auctioneers, New York, USA; American

The Tamer, c. 1888 (pen & ink on paper)
1280624 The Tamer, c.1888 (pen & ink on paper) by Toulouse-Lautrec, Henri de (1864-1901); 10.1x13.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Le Dompteur); Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

Performing polar bears 1903
Herr Litz with his performing polar bears. Date: 1903

Performing cats 1903
Herr Litz with his performing cats. Date: 1903

Herr Sawade, with two tigers, part of his troupe of performing lions, tigers and bears, appearing at the London Hippodrome in 1901. 1901

Lion and lion tamer in a cage (colour litho)
5198420 Lion and lion tamer in a cage (colour litho) by Garnier, Jules Arsene (1847-89) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lion and lion tamer in a cage)

The Voyage of Life: Childhood, 1842 (oil on canvas)
4073474 The Voyage of Life: Childhood, 1842 (oil on canvas) by Cole, Thomas (1801-1848); 134.3 x 195.3 cm; National Gallery of Art, Washington DC

The Voyage of Life: Childhood (detail) 1842 (oil on canvas)
4073414 The Voyage of Life: Childhood (detail) 1842 (oil on canvas) by Cole, Thomas (1801-1848); 134.3x195.3 cm; National Gallery of Art, Washington DC

Folio from a manuscript on elephant training (pen & ink and w / c on paper)
LIT389918 Folio from a manuscript on elephant training (pen & ink and w/c on paper) by Thai School; National Library, Bangkok

Husband-Taming, Almanack for 59, from Punch magazine, 1859 (litho)
STC420690 Husband-Taming, Almanack for 59, from Punch magazine, 1859 (litho) by Leech, John (1817-64); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

A gift of Menelick, illustration from Le Petit Journal: Supplement illustre
STC415998 A gift of Menelick, illustration from Le Petit Journal: Supplement illustre, 10th July 1898 (colour litho) by Meaulle

L Insurrection de l Institut Amphibie or The Pursuit of Knowledge
NCO190154 L Insurrection de l Institut Amphibie or The Pursuit of Knowledge, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1799 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray

Orpheus charming the animals, from the site of Blanzy (mosaic) (see also 37337)
XIR173716 Orpheus charming the animals, from the site of Blanzy (mosaic) (see also 37337) by Roman, (4th century AD); Musee Municipal, Laon, France; out of copyright

Osage hunters catching wild horses (colour litho)
PNP244089 Osage hunters catching wild horses (colour litho) by Catlin, George (1796-1872); Private Collection; Peter Newark Western Americana; American, out of copyright

Harold Davidson, former rector of Stiffkey, Norfolk
Harold Davidson (1875-1937), defrocked former rector of Stiffkey, Norfolk, seen here lion taming at Skegness in July 1937. Unfortunately, this kind of activity led to his being attacked and killed

Cowboys tying an outlaw horse, 101 Ranch, Oklahoma, USA. Date: 1908

Roman Remains at Arnal (engraving)
1609063 Roman Remains at Arnal (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Roman Remains at Arnal. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 5 September 1857)

Taming the Charleston
Mr E. Scott-Atkinson, professional tango champion, and Miss Dorothy Cole, the worlds tango champion demonstrate the old way to dance the Charleston - with legs and feet kicking outwards (bottom row)

Illustration, Christopher Sly, The Taming of the Shrew. 19th century

The Wooing of Katharina, Taming of the Shrew (engraving)
1095907 The Wooing of Katharina, Taming of the Shrew (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Wooing of Katharina, Taming of the Shrew)

Bucephalus tamed by Alexander the Great (chromolitho)
974468 Bucephalus tamed by Alexander the Great (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bucephalus tamed by Alexander the Great)

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)

Taming of the Shrew. Act IV, Scene III (gravure)
671962 Taming of the Shrew. Act IV, Scene III (gravure) by Darley, Felix Octavius Carr (1822-88) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Taming of the Shrew. Act IV, Scene III)

Female figures and cherubs surrounding a painting of Alexander the Great (356-323
XIR222493 Female figures and cherubs surrounding a painting of Alexander the Great (356-323) training Bucephalus, from the Escalier du Roi (stucco) by Primaticcio

Kenny Meadows: The Old Lord (engraving)
5989591 Kenny Meadows: The Old Lord (engraving) by Meadows, Joseph Kenny (1770-1874) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Old Lord)

Shakespeare, Taming of the Shrew, Act II, Scene 1 (chromolitho)
5213842 Shakespeare, Taming of the Shrew, Act II, Scene 1 (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Taming of the Shrew, Act II, Scene 1)

The Wolf of Gubbio at the feet of St Francis of Assisi (litho)
5208195 The Wolf of Gubbio at the feet of St Francis of Assisi (litho) by Pierre, Jean Baptiste Marie (1713-89) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Christopher Sly, Taming of the Shrew, c. 1880 (engraving)
702467 Christopher Sly, Taming of the Shrew, c.1880 (engraving) by Orchardson, William Quiller (1832-1910); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Tarasque of Tarascon (chromolitho)
2817032 The Tarasque of Tarascon (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Tarasque of Tarascon)

Camel and keeper, Safavid Period, 1556-57 (ink, opaque w / c & gold on paper)
2657710 Camel and keeper, Safavid Period, 1556-57 (ink, opaque w/c & gold on paper) by Shaykh Muhammad (d.1588); 10.9x13.2 cm; Freer Gallery of Art, Smithsonian Institution

Scene from the Opera of "Taming of the Shrew, "at Haymarket Theatre (engraving)
1101106 Scene from the Opera of " Taming of the Shrew, " at Haymarket Theatre (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Attic red-figure skyphos, depicting Herakles and the Mares of Diomedes (pottery)
AMQ103373 Attic red-figure skyphos, depicting Herakles and the Mares of Diomedes (pottery) by Greek, (5th century BC); Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; eAshmolean Museum; Greek

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"Taming the Wild: A Journey of Mastery and Connection" In the realm of taming, there lies a profound bond between man and beast. From ancient tales to modern spectacles, this captivating art has transcended time and culture. One such legendary duo is that of Alexander & Bucephalus. Their story echoes through history as a testament to trust and companionship. Together, they conquered lands unknown, their spirits intertwined in an unbreakable bond. Imagine stepping into a vibrant circus scene, where performers defy gravity with grace and precision. Géard Laplau's enchanting illustration captures the essence - a delicate balance between control and freedom. Delving deeper into the mystic realms, we encounter netsuke in the form of a demon queller subduing a small demon. In this Meiji Period masterpiece, we witness not only physical restraint but also an inner battle for dominance over our own demons. Saint Francis stands before us as he confronts the fearsome Wolf of Gubbio. Through compassion rather than force, he demonstrates that true taming comes from understanding and embracing one another's nature. The wild west brings forth images of cowboys atop bucking broncos; their determination etched on canvas by skilled artists like those who painted "Bucking Bronco" in 1903. It symbolizes mankind's relentless pursuit to tame even the most untamed forces within ourselves. Roman paintings unveil scenes from ancient times when horse tamers showcased their prowess at Domus Augusta in Merida during the 4th century AD. These equestrian masters understood that true power lies not in breaking horses' spirits but forging an alliance based on mutual respect. From legends to propaganda posters during WW1, animals were used as symbols representing nations being tamed or controlled by opposing forces. Such imagery reminds us how manipulation can distort reality while highlighting humanity's desire for dominion over others.