Archery Collection (page 7)

Archers (colour litho)
981604 Archers (colour litho) by Menpes, Mortimer Ludington (1855-1938); Private Collection; (add.info.: Archers. Illustration for Japan A Record in Colour by Mortimer Menpes transcribed by Dorothy)

Mistletoe (colour litho)
976286 Mistletoe (colour litho) by Eland, John Shenton (1873-1933); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mistletoe. Illustration for Flower Legends for Children Told by Hilda Murray Pictured by Js Eland)

Heracles Archer, 1908 / 09; cast 1930 (bronze, dark brown / black patina)
996225 Heracles Archer, 1908/09; cast 1930 (bronze, dark brown/black patina) by Bourdelle, Emile-Antoine (1861-1929); 63x59.4x29.8 cm; Art Gallery of Ontario, Toronto

The Royal Company of Archers, the Queens Body Guard in Scotland (engraving)
1099857 The Royal Company of Archers, the Queens Body Guard in Scotland (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Royal Company of Archers)

Sketches at Kandy, Ceylon (engraving)
1105859 Sketches at Kandy, Ceylon (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches at Kandy, Ceylon)

William of Cloudesly
LLM455757 William of Cloudesly by Gilbert, John (1817-97); Private Collection; (add.info.: William of Cloudesly. Illustration from the The Book of Brave Old Ballads (Ward Lock)

Cheshire archer
LLM456304 Cheshire archer by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cheshire archer. Illustration for the weekly magazine Boys of the Empire (Edwin Brett)

Old English crossbowman
LLM456269 Old English crossbowman by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Old English crossbowman)

Two can Play, etc etc
LLM461990 Two can Play, etc etc by Reed, Edward Tennyson (1860-1933); Private Collection; (add.info.: Two can Play, etc etc)

Shooting at the Butt, 1496
LLM458008 Shooting at the Butt, 1496 by Shaw, Henry (1800-73); Private Collection; (add.info.: Shooting at the Butt, 1496. Illustration from Dresses and Decorations (Henry G Bohn, 1858)

Ashurbanipal hunting lions
LLM454240 Ashurbanipal hunting lions by Spanish School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ashurbanipal hunting lions)

Miss America as La Belle Sauvage Fancy Free (colour litho)
729909 Miss America as La Belle Sauvage Fancy Free (colour litho) by Crane, Walter (1845-1915) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Miss America as La Belle Sauvage Fancy Free)

Fete of the Worcestershire Archery Society (engraving)
728729 Fete of the Worcestershire Archery Society (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fete of the Worcestershire Archery Society, at Sherridge Court)

Archery (chromolitho)
735083 Archery (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Archery. Liebig card, late 19th century/early 20th century)

The Beacon (litho)
2813422 The Beacon (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Beacon. Illustration for Days Before History (Harrap, 1908).); © Look and Learn

Prince Guerrier tends the Wounded Hind (colour litho)
2812750 Prince Guerrier tends the Wounded Hind (colour litho) by Crane, Walter (1845-1915) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Prince Guerrier tends the Wounded Hind)

At the seventy yards. Date: 1901

Women examining scores. Date: 1901

Egyptian Pharaoh Ramses the Great with a Bow and Arrow, 1931 (litho)
2630063 Egyptian Pharaoh Ramses the Great with a Bow and Arrow, 1931 (litho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ramesses II (c.1303 BC - July/August 1213 BC)

Le Franc Archer De Bagnolet (colour litho)
3094276 Le Franc Archer De Bagnolet (colour litho) by Job, pseudonym for Onfray de Breville, Jacques (1858-1931); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le Franc Archer De Bagnolet)

The Archery Club, St. Johns Collge, Oxford University
Group photograph of the male and femlae members of the Archery Club, St. Johns Collge, Oxford University. The sole archery club at either of the top two English Universities at the time

Indian Hunter, 1845
1574304 Indian Hunter, 1845 by Currier, N. (1813-88) and Ives, J.M. (1824-95); (add.info.: Colour Currier and Ives lithograph of an Indian hunter)

Edo street scene, 18th century, with archery range
Edo street scene, 18th century. A shop girl sits in front of an archery range holding a bow. A tea shop girl stands on a bench with a candle. A woman and edemame seller with baby pass by

Woman of the nobility or courtier in silk kimono walking
Woman of the nobility or courtier in silk kimono with cypress fan walking in a garden under cherry blossoms. Handcoloured ukiyo-e woodblock print by Toyokuni Utagawa from Shikitei Sanbas Ehon Imayo

Orthostat depicting an archer from the Palace of Kapara, King of Guzama, Tell Halaf
XIR210328 Orthostat depicting an archer from the Palace of Kapara, King of Guzama, Tell Halaf, Syria (basalt) by Aramaean, (9th century BC); height: 56 cm; Louvre, Paris, France; out of copyright

Battle scene (oil on canvas)
MAE176560 Battle scene (oil on canvas) by Peruvian School; Monastery of the Merced, Cuzco, Peru; ePaul Maeyaert; Peruvian, out of copyright

Three athletes during training (rope, archery and snowshoeing game) (Miniature, 1770)
LRI4667748 Three athletes during training (rope, archery and snowshoeing game) (Miniature, 1770) by Mughal School (18th century); Fondation Marco Polo, Paris

Native Americans practicing running, shooting arrows, and throwing ball
LRI4625014 Native Americans practicing running, shooting arrows, and throwing ball, Florida (Engraving, 1595) by Bry, Theodore de (1528-98); Biblioteca Nazionale Braidense, Milan, Lombardy

The training of Polish archery shooters preparing for the Olympic Games at the Bielany
XEE4183047 The training of Polish archery shooters preparing for the Olympic Games at the Bielany Institute of Physical Education near Warsaw. In " L illustrious du Petity Journal", 1936

Archery in China in the 19th century
LSE4082640 Archery in China in the 19th century by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Bowmen in the old palace of Seoul, Korea, end of 19th century
LSE808538 Bowmen in the old palace of Seoul, Korea, end of 19th century by Korean School (19th Century); Private Collection; Photo eLeonard de Selva; Korean, out of copyright

Chinese Sharp-shooters (engraving)
5209572 Chinese Sharp-shooters (engraving) by Feller, Frank (1848-1908) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chinese Sharp-shooters. Illustration for Chatterbox, 1902.); © Look and Learn

Arbaletrier (coloured engraving)
6016119 Arbaletrier (coloured engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Arbaletrier. Illustration for Costume du Moyen Age, D Apres les Manuscrits, les Peintures)

A Camouflaged Horseman and an Archer Approaching a Deer, c
5242298 A Camouflaged Horseman and an Archer Approaching a Deer, c.1430-40 (tempera, gold and silver paint and gold leaf on parchment) by French School, (15th century); 26.4x18.4 cm; J

Plate with a hunting scene from the tale of Bahram Gur and Azadeh, c
5889291 Plate with a hunting scene from the tale of Bahram Gur and Azadeh, c.5th century (silver & mercury gilding) by Sasanian School; 4.1x20.1x20.1 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Archery Feast in Antwerp in the 16th Century, c. 1850 (oil on paper mounted on canvas)
3930873 Archery Feast in Antwerp in the 16th Century, c.1850 (oil on paper mounted on canvas) by Leys, Jan August Hendrik, Baron (1815-69); 81x108 cm; National Museum, Stockholm, Sweden; Belgian

Three Luminaries, Edo period, early or mid 1820s (colour woodblock print)
FSG349094 Three Luminaries, Edo period, early or mid 1820s (colour woodblock print) by Eisen, Keisai (Ikeda Yoshinobu) (1790-1848); 20.8 x 18.4 cm; Arthur M

Greek women dancing around statue of Diana
LLM459206 Greek women dancing around statue of Diana by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Greek women dancing around statue of Diana); © Look and Learn

Hercules the Archer, 1909 (bronze)
940493 Hercules the Archer, 1909 (bronze) by Bourdelle, Emile-Antoine (1861-1929); Narodni Galerie, Prague, Czech Republic; eLubomir Synek; French, out of copyright

Royal Toxopholites ground (engraving)
614303 Royal Toxopholites ground (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Royal Toxopholites ground)

Shooting at Butts. (Royal MS, 19, o. Viii) (engraving)
663256 Shooting at Butts. (Royal MS, 19, o. Viii) (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Shooting at Butts. (Royal MS, 19, o)

Herakles fighting (engraving)
662783 Herakles fighting (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Herakles fighting. Illustration from History of Greece by Victor Duruy (Boston, 1890)

War elephant in the army of King Darius (engraving)
669504 War elephant in the army of King Darius (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: War elephant in the army of King Darius)

The English Archers of Azincourt (engraving)
672108 The English Archers of Azincourt (engraving) by Woodville, Richard Caton II (1856-1927); Private Collection; (add.info.: The English Archers of Azincourt)

Title page of the fifth edition of The Compleat Gamester
XJF119830 Title page of the fifth edition of The Compleat Gamester, attributed to Charles Cotton (1630-87), pub. 1725 (engraving) (b&w photo) by English School

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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.