Bowman Collection

Harold Abrahams wins 100m - 1924 Olympics
Harold Maurice Abrahams, CBE, (18991978) - a British athlete of Jewish origin. He was champion in the 100 metres sprint at the 1924 Olympics in Paris (July 7th)

A day with the Royal Corps of Signals
An Army Land Rover patrol vehicle is silhouetted whilst operating with thee Royal Corps of Signals, testing the new Bowman equipment and shooting with them on the range

Congleton Union Workhouse, Arclid, Cheshire
Aerial view of Congleton Union workhouse at Arclid, Sandbach, Cheshire. The building, erected in 1844-5, was designed by Henry Bowman. It later became Arclid Hospital

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

Uller the Bowman, god of winter & archery

Statue of Arash the Archer, Saadabad Palace, Tehran, Iran

Fall / Crufts / 1958 / Pointer
CHAMPION CHIMING BELLS CRUFTS BEST IN SHOW 1958 Owned by Mrs M Bowman Bred by Mrs W Parkinson Liver & white, sired by Ch. Herewithim Royal Flush

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

Queens Park Rangers FC football team, in green and white stripes: Miles (Trainer), Foster (Director), Murphy, Cross, Collins (Captain), Downing, White, Singleton, McLean (Assistant Trainer)

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

BATTLE OF CRECY, 1346. Charge of the French chivalry on the English bowmen. Illustration by R. Caton Woodville, 1894

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

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

Norman Knight and Archers of 1066, illustration from 'A Critical Inquiry into Antient Armour' by Sir Samuel
FLO4678174 Norman Knight and Archers of 1066, illustration from 'A Critical Inquiry into Antient Armour' by Sir Samuel Rush Meyrick, 1842 (colour litho); (add.info.: John Dowding, London)

Bertrand in the presence of Richard AD 1199, 1901 (litho)
1219751 Bertrand in the presence of Richard AD 1199, 1901 (litho); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bertrand de Gourdon aka Pierre (or Peter) Basile, John Sabroz and Dudo

William Bowman (1816- 1892) English anatomist, surgeon and ophthalmologist, born at Nantwich, Cheshire
542173 William Bowman (1816- 1892) English anatomist, surgeon and ophthalmologist, born at Nantwich, Cheshire. Cartoon in the Fancy Portraits series from Punch

Woodblock engraving depicting a crossbowman winding up his bow, 19th century
5308884 Woodblock engraving depicting a crossbowman winding up his bow, 19th century; (add.info.: Woodblock engraving depicting a crossbowman winding up his bow)

Autumnal asters: Aster novae angliae var. Constance, Aster novae angliae var. Ruber, Aster novae angliae var
FLO4664085 Autumnal asters: Aster novae angliae var. Constance, Aster novae angliae var. Ruber, Aster novae angliae var. Bowman, Aster amygdalinus, and Aster novi belgii Robert Parker

Three studies of an archer. Creator: Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn
Three studies of an archer

Meeting of the Worcestershire Archery Society in the Grounds of Lea Castle, Wolverley... 1858. Creator: Unknown
Meeting of the Worcestershire Archery Society in the Grounds of Lea Castle, Wolverley, near Kidderminster, 1858. Women shooting with bow and arrow

Joshua Defeating Amalek. Creator: Pauwels Casteels
Joshua Defeating Amalek, Unknown date. After the people of Israel had fled from Egypt and arrived at a place called Rephidim they were attacked by the Amalekites (an ancient nomadic tribel)

Lakshmana Fights Indrajit, 1775-1800. Creator: Unknown
Lakshmana Fights Indrajit, 1775-1800. An avatar of the god Vishnu, Rama's story is told in the "Ramayana, " a tale of kingship, morality, and devotion

Stag Hunt, 16th century. Creator: Antonio Tempesta
Stag Hunt, 16th century. Series: Hunting Scenes V

Chinzei Hachiro Tametomo with Two Islanders on the Beach at Ashijima, 1886. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Chinzei Hachiro Tametomo with Two Islanders on the Beach at Ashijima, 1886. From Yoshitoshi's Warriors Trembling with Courage

Shobu and the Elephant, 1865. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Shobu and the Elephant, 1865. From One Hundred Ghost Tales from China and Japan

Ake Tamanosuke Seated by the Statue of a Chinese General, 1866. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Ake Tamanosuke Seated by the Statue of a Chinese General, 1866. From Beauty and Valor in the Novel Suikoden

Tokugawa Ietsuga Playing at Archery, 1875. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Tokugawa Ietsuga Playing at Archery, 1875. From Brief Account of the Rulers of the Tokugawa Clan

Returning Sails in the Ryukyu Islands, Tametomo and Neiwanjo, 1867. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Returning Sails in the Ryukyu Islands, Tametomo and Neiwanjo, 1867. From Eight Views with Fine Tales of Warriors

The Moon, c1585. Creator: Johann Sadeler I
The Moon, c1585. From The Seven Planets, pl. 2

The Story of Minamoto Tametomo, between circa 1805 and circa 1810. Creator: Hokusai
The Story of Minamoto Tametomo, between circa 1805 and circa 1810

European Archer, 18th century. Creator: Unknown
European Archer, 18th century

The Archer, 1879 Artist: Elisabeth Sonrel
The Archer, 1879

Venus and Amor, 1605-1610. Creator: Jacques de Gheyn II
Venus and Amor, 1605-1610. Other Title(s): Venus and Amor

New Attack on the Fortress, Publshed 1612. Creator: Antonio Tempesta
New Attack on the Fortress, Publshed 1612. From The War of the Romans Against the Batavians, pl. 14

Compiled Album from Four Series: A Mirror of Famous Generals of Japan... between 1876 and 1882
Compiled Album from Four Series: A Mirror of Famous Generals of Japan; Comic Pictures of Famous Places in Civilizing Tokyo; Twenty-four Accomplishments in Imperial Japan; Twenty-four Hours in

A Gentleman of the Royal Company of Archers, 1937. Creator: Unknown
A Gentleman of the Royal Company of Archers, 1937. From "The Coronation of H.M. King George VI and H.M. Queen Elizabeth 1937". [John Player & Sons, London, 1937]

Banquet at the Crossbowmen's Guild in Celebration of the Treaty of Münster, 1648
Banquet at the Crossbowmen's Guild in Celebration of the Treaty of Munster, 1648. Other Title(s): The Celebration of the Peace of Munster, 18 June 1648

Archery Feast in Antwerp in the 16th Century. Creator: Jan August Hendrik Leys
Archery Feast in Antwerp in the 16th Century, unknown date

Figure of an Archer [recto], c. 1500. Creator: Perugino
Figure of an Archer [recto], c. 1500

Archer Drawing a Bow, c. 1505. Creator: Perugino
Archer Drawing a Bow, c. 1505

Et la-bas l'idole astrale, l'Apotheose (And beyond, the star idol, the apotheosis), 1891. Creator: Odilon Redon
Et la-bas l'idole astrale, l'Apotheose (And beyond, the star idol, the apotheosis), 1891

Frontispiece: Allegorical Composition (Composition allegorique), 1767. Creator: Gabriel de Saint-Aubin
Frontispiece: Allegorical Composition (Composition allegorique), 1767

Procession of the League on Ile de la Cite, just outside Notre-Dame, c1590. Creator: Francois Bunel
Procession of the League on Ile de la Cite, just outside Notre-Dame, c1590

The Young White King at the Butts, 1514/1516. Creator: Leonhard Beck
The Young White King at the Butts, 1514/1516

Sketch for the Lobau gallery of the Hotel de Ville in Paris: Medieval scene: games and sports, 1890

Sketch for dining room in the Hotel de Ville in Paris: Water, Earth, Air, between 1891 and 1892

Hunting, sketch for the amphitheatre of palaeontology at the Museum of Natural History in Paris, 1897

Procris, 1539. Creator: Georg Pencz
Procris, 1539

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"Bowman: A Journey Through Time and Skill" Step back in time to the 1924 Olympics, where Harold Abrahams triumphantly crosses the finish line, crowned as the fastest man in the world. Witness his incredible speed and determination that made history. Join a day with the Royal Corps of Signals, where skilled bowmen showcase their precision and accuracy. Marvel at their ability to hit targets from great distances, showcasing an ancient art form that still holds its place in modern times. Travel to Congleton Union Workhouse in Arclid, Cheshire, where bowmen once trained tirelessly to master their craft. Explore the rich history of this training ground and discover how it shaped generations of archers. Admire John Martin's masterpiece "Joshua Commanding the Sun to Stand Still upon Gibeon" as he depicts a legendary moment when a bowman commands nature itself. Feel inspired by this powerful portrayal of human strength and faith. Discover Uller the Bowman, a mythical figure known for his exceptional archery skills. Uncover tales of his extraordinary marksmanship that have been passed down through generations. Marvel at the majestic statue of Arash the Archer at Saadabad Palace in Tehran, Iran. Admire his heroic stance as he symbolizes courage and skill with every arrow released from his mighty bow. Witness two Horsemen of Apocalypse charging forward on horseback during early 14th century battles. Experience their formidable presence on battlefields as they unleash chaos with their bows drawn tight. Cheer for Queens Park Rangers FC football team as they display agility akin to skilled archers on the field. Witness how teamwork and precision can lead them towards victory just like an expertly aimed arrow hitting its target dead center. Immerse yourself in history during The Battle of Crecy in 1346 when French chivalry charged against English bowmen. Observe how these brave warriors defended themselves using bows and arrows, showcasing the power of archery in warfare.