Archery Collection

Diana the Huntress, fresco from the house Stabia at Pompeii

Scottish Types - Archery, Clan Murray. 19th century

Archery / Women / Face On
Ladies at an archery meeting

Eros / Cupid Stothard
The Greek god of love : his Roman equivalent is CUPID. Here he is pointing a bow and arrow at a victim

Archer Cupid as a toilet sign, Oktoberfest, Munich, Upper Bavaria, Bavaria, Germany

Longbowmen during the Hundred Years War
French archers from the town of Rheims, 1400s. Hand-colored 19th-century woodcut reproduction of an earlier illustration

Joshua Commanding the Sun to Stand Still upon Gibeon, 1816. Creator: John Martin
Joshua Commanding the Sun to Stand Still upon Gibeon, 1816

Shooters Hill is named after the archery butts located here in the 16th century : later it was a favourite haunt of highwayman, attacking travelers bound for France

Archery Match, 1828
An archery match, for which the competitors dress like Robin Hood and his Merry Men

Frontispiece to The Art of Archerie, 1634 (engraving)
XJF3058189 Frontispiece to The Art of Archerie, 1634 (engraving) by English School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Horse Back Archery Competition (Yabusame), Harajuku District, Tokyo, Honshu Island, Japan, Asia

Archery Meeting 1822
The Meeting of the Royal British Bowmen in the Grounds of Erddig (Erthig) Park, Denbighshire, Wales - the seat of Simon Yorke Esq

Uller the Bowman, god of winter & archery

Measuring a Gold
Archery is much favoured by Victorian females, who are seen here measuring their achievements

Wolf-skins disguising Native American hunters
Native Americans in wolf skins stalking buffalo. Hand-colored woodcut of a 20th century illustration

Papua, New Guinea, native village
Native village on Humboldt Bay, Papua, New Guinea, 1800s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Victorian Silhouettes by H. L. Oakley
A page of silhouettes showing various Victorian pastimes and games including archery, croquet, skating and chess

Ekalavya & Drona
Drona refuses to teach Ekalavya archery because the young prince is low caste & of a different race. Ekalavya worships a statue of Drona & is able to teach himself

Two of the Horsemen of the Apocalypse, early 14th century. Illustration from Illuminated Manuscripts in the British Museum, Miniatures, Borders, and Initials by George F Warner, series I

Illustration of English and Welsh archers using cross bows against attacking French army during Hundred Years War

Charlotte Dod
Lottie Dod (1871-1960) sportswoman, tennis player and five times Wimbledon champion. Excelled in golf, hockey and archery as well as tennis

Asser and Sherwins Archery and Cricket Repository, London
Engraving showing the interior of Messrs. Asser and Sherwins Archery and Cricket repository, Strand, London, 1875. The necessity of a store devoted to the two sports reflects their popularity through

Amazons of the Bow: A Sketch at an Archery Meeting (coloured engraving)
729474 Amazons of the Bow: A Sketch at an Archery Meeting (coloured engraving) by Davis, Lucien (1860-1941); Private Collection; (add.info.: Amazons of the Bow: A Sketch at an Archery Meeting)

Mrs. Florence Suthers of the North Cheshire Bowmen March 1953 D1372

Ekalavya, 1913. Artist: Nandalal Bose
Ekalavya, 1913. In the Hindu epic, the Mahabharata, Ekalavya is a young prince of the Nishadha tribes and an excellent archer

Six samurai; the upper three at court, practicing their archery; the lower three in traditional hunting attire
HOKUSAI: SIX SAMURAI, 1817. Six samurai; the upper three at court, practicing their archery; the lower three in traditional hunting attire. Woodblock print, 1817, from the Manga of Katsushika Hokusai

GGBR2A-00028
English officer, musketeer, pikeman, and archer, Elizabethan period. Hand-colored 19th-century woodcut reproduction of an earlier illustration

Traditional costume and horse, ceremony for archery festival, Tokyo, Japan, Asia

English Archery
Four English bowmen: 1) Brigandine archer 1554 2) Brigandine archer 1590 3) Archer of Charles I 1625 4) Archer of 1780

Medieval men playing the archery game of Popinjay, firing arrows at a target bird on a tree decorated with ribbons and gloves, while others share echaudes, a type of sweet bread from Aveyron

Meeting of the Worcestershire Archery Society in the Grounds of Lea Castle, Wolverley, near Kidderminster (engraving)
1619279 Meeting of the Worcestershire Archery Society in the Grounds of Lea Castle, Wolverley, near Kidderminster (engraving) by English School

The Education of Achilles by the Centaur Chiron (engraving)
880511 The Education of Achilles by the Centaur Chiron (engraving) by Bervic, Charles-Clement (1756-1822); 57.8x43.8 cm; Minneapolis Institute of Arts, MN

ELIZABETH I W / CROSSBOW
Queen Elizabeth I takes aim with a crossbow in Woodstock Park, while her ladies-in- waiting look on attentively. Date: circa 1580

Siege scene, c1260, (1843). Artist: Henry Shaw
Siege scene, c1260, (1843). Copy of a manuscript illustration showing a party preparing to attempt the breach which has been made in the tower

WASHINGTON D. C. : ARCHERY. Four young women from the Marjorie Webster school identified
WASHINGTON D.C.: ARCHERY. Four young women from the Marjorie Webster school identified as Louise Walraven, Imogene Koonce, Helyn Braskie and Helen Ackerman examining an archery target

A Ladies Archery Match in Regents Park
A lady prepares her bow and arrow at an archery match in the Royal Toxophilite Societys Grounds in Regents Park, London

Portrait of Lady Georgiana Spencer, Henrietta Spencer and George Viscount Althorp, c. 1766. Private Collection

Nottingham, c1910. Creator: Unknown
Nottingham, c1910. Robin Hood in the Forest of Sherwood. He was famous from 1189 to 1247. Manufactory of Hosiery, Lace and Woollen Goods. Population, 259, 900

Pen-and-ink drawing by Albert Edward Sterner, 1886
ARCHERY, 1886. Pen-and-ink drawing by Albert Edward Sterner, 1886

Flying Archers
Two archers flying through the air as part of an innovative dance routine! Date: 1930s

King Henry VIII watching archery contest
Henry VIII and one of his wives attend an archery contest at Shooters Hill, London. circa 1530

Clan Mackinnon
Clan MAC KINNON engaged in archery practice

Boy doing archery, Forges-les-Eaux, Seine Maritime, France, Europe

Apollo (Tooke)
The bow testifies to his status as god of archery, the lyre to his patronage of the arts : his halo identifies him as the Roman equivalent of the Greek Sun-god HELIOS

Buddhas Archery Skill
SIDDHARTHA GAUTAMA, known as the BUDDHA ( Enlightened One ) He shows that he is a whizz with bow and arrow, thus laying the foundations of Zen in the Art of Archery

Archery competition, Leamington Spa, 1870
Vintage 19th century photograph: Very early image of an archery competition, competitors with bows and arrows, Leamington Spa, 1870

Archery in Palestine, 1191 AD (litho)
8645041 Archery in Palestine, 1191 AD (litho) by Moreland, Arthur (1876-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: Archery in Palestine, 1191 AD)

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Archery, an ancient art of precision and skill, has captivated the hearts of many throughout history. From the legendary Diana the Huntress depicted in a fresco from the house Stabia at Pompeii to Scottish archery practiced by Clan Murray, this sport has transcended time and cultures. Intriguingly, even Cupid himself is portrayed as an archer in various artworks like Eros/Cupid Stothard or as a quirky toilet sign during Oktoberfest in Munich. Archery truly knows no bounds. One cannot overlook Shooters Hill, where archers have honed their craft for centuries. It stands as a testament to the dedication and passion that archers possess. During medieval times, longbowmen played a crucial role in warfare such as during the Hundred Years War. Their accuracy and power were unmatched on the battlefield. Artistic depictions also showcase significant moments related to archery. In John Martin's masterpiece "Joshua Commanding the Sun to Stand Still upon Gibeon, " we witness Joshua's commanding presence with his bow drawn back. Archery meetings and matches have been held since ancient times; an 1822 gathering exemplifies how this sport brought people together across generations. The frontispiece of "The Art of Archerie" published in 1634 showcases not only skilled archers but also highlights its artistic allure through intricate engravings. Horseback archery competitions like Yabusame demonstrate both equestrian skills and precise shooting techniques combined into one breathtaking display. Whether it be historical figures or modern-day enthusiasts, women have made their mark on this discipline too. The face-on portrayal of female archers reminds us that gender is no barrier when it comes to mastering this age-old craft. Archery continues to inspire individuals worldwide with its blend of strength, focus, and elegance. As we admire these diverse hints from different eras and places - from Pompeii to Munich, from Scotland to Japan.