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"Gypsies: A Nomadic Lifestyle Enriched with Tradition and Freedom" Gypsy caravans, also known as horse-drawn gypsy caravans

Background imageGypsies Collection: Horse-drawn gypsy caravan

Horse-drawn gypsy caravan, Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry, Munster, Eire (Republic of Ireland), Europe

Background imageGypsies Collection: Gypsy Encampment, Appleby, 1919 (w / c on paper) (see also 54655)

Gypsy Encampment, Appleby, 1919 (w / c on paper) (see also 54655)
XPG329621 Gypsy Encampment, Appleby, 1919 (w/c on paper) (see also 54655) by Atkinson, John (1863-1924); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Background imageGypsies Collection: Gypsy Caravans

Gypsy Caravans
A group of travellers and their horse-drawn caravans/wagons. Painting by Malcolm Greensmith

Background imageGypsies Collection: El Jaleo, 1882. Artist: Sargent, John Singer (1856-1925)

El Jaleo, 1882. Artist: Sargent, John Singer (1856-1925)
El Jaleo, 1882. Found in the collection of the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, Boston

Background imageGypsies Collection: Gipsies and Caravan / 30S

Gipsies and Caravan / 30S
Gypsies stand outside their caravans in a corner of the huge gypsy camp near Grantham, Lincolnshire

Background imageGypsies Collection: Old Gypsy Man & Pet Dog

Old Gypsy Man & Pet Dog
At an encampment in Surrey an old Gypsy man sits on a can close to the fire

Background imageGypsies Collection: Gypsies and their caravans

Gypsies and their caravans Date: 1910s

Background imageGypsies Collection: Gypsy caravans and tents on Belvedere Marshes, Kent

Gypsy caravans and tents on Belvedere Marshes, Kent. 1936 Travellers Romany Gypsy Gipsy gypsies Roma. social history

Background imageGypsies Collection: Gypsy Woman on Caravan

Gypsy Woman on Caravan
A Gypsy woman stands by the entrance to the family caravan on an encampment in Surrey as a pet dog looks on

Background imageGypsies Collection: Horse-drawn gypsy caravan

Horse-drawn gypsy caravan, Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry, Munster, Eire (Ireland), Europe

Background imageGypsies Collection: Gypsies in Kent

Gypsies in Kent
A gipsy family in their traditional caravan, on Wrotham Hill, Kent, England

Background imageGypsies Collection: Policeman talk to Gypsies on Epsom Downs

Policeman talk to Gypsies on Epsom Downs
Two Policeman talk to a Gypsy family by their caravan and wagon on Epsom Downs Date: circa 1920s

Background imageGypsies Collection: Gypsy caravan and trap

Gypsy caravan and trap in a wood clearing. Pen & ink with watercolour wash sketch by Raymond Sheppard

Background imageGypsies Collection: Elderly Gypsy Woman

Elderly Gypsy Woman
An elderly gypsy woman with long dark hair and wearing a thick cardigan stands in front of the brightly painted family caravan at an encampment in Surrey

Background imageGypsies Collection: Horse, Irish Cob (Gypsy Pony), pulling traveller caravan, heading towards Appleby Horse Fair

Horse, Irish Cob (Gypsy Pony), pulling traveller caravan, heading towards Appleby Horse Fair, along A683 between Sedbergh and Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria, England, June

Background imageGypsies Collection: Gipsy Wedding

Gipsy Wedding
A gipsy wedding at Baildon, Yorkshire. The King of the Gipsies in England, Petulengro performs the ceremony, cutting the hands so the blood of both can unite

Background imageGypsies Collection: Gypsies of Bulgaria (engraving)

Gypsies of Bulgaria (engraving)
962210 Gypsies of Bulgaria (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gypsies of Bulgaria)

Background imageGypsies Collection: A typical gypsy family at the door of their caravan at the 700 year old fair at Yarm

A typical gypsy family at the door of their caravan at the 700 year old fair at Yarm. 20th October 1936

Background imageGypsies Collection: Gipsy girl plaiting horses tail at an encampment in Surrey

Gipsy girl plaiting horses tail at an encampment in Surrey
A gipsy girl plaiting the tail of the family horse as she sits on the step of their caravan at an encampment in Surrey. (2 of 2)

Background imageGypsies Collection: Gypsy Boy with Hen 1973

Gypsy Boy with Hen 1973
A gypsy boy sits by the door to his family caravan clutching onto a chicken at a Surrey encampment

Background imageGypsies Collection: No Gypsies on Epson Downs 1929

No Gypsies on Epson Downs 1929
Romany Folk whose presence was forbidden on Epom Downs even on Derby Day. A group of gipsy women and children peg-making Date: 1929

Background imageGypsies Collection: Itinerant Dealers in Dustable Ware, 1796 (hand-coloured etching)

Itinerant Dealers in Dustable Ware, 1796 (hand-coloured etching)
STC420687 Itinerant Dealers in Dustable Ware, 1796 (hand-coloured etching) by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Background imageGypsies Collection: Gypsy Caravans in the Snow (oil on canvas)

Gypsy Caravans in the Snow (oil on canvas)
LST277444 Gypsy Caravans in the Snow (oil on canvas) by Williamson, Leila K. (active 1884-1919); 70.6x96.5 cm; Private Collection; eLawrence Steigrad Fine Arts, New York; English, out of copyright

Background imageGypsies Collection: Gipsy girl eating, Lewes, Sussex, 1964

Gipsy girl eating, Lewes, Sussex, 1964

Background imageGypsies Collection: Inside a tent on Mitcham Common

Inside a tent on Mitcham Common, the home to two men, their wives, and fourteen children of various ages. Mr. George Smith, social reformer of Coalville, Leicester

Background imageGypsies Collection: Gipsy girl plaiting horses tail, Surrey

Gipsy girl plaiting horses tail, Surrey
A gypsy girl plaiting the tail of the family horse as she sits on the step of their caravan at an encampment in Surrey. (1 of 2)

Background imageGypsies Collection: Gipsy women sketched by Queen Victoria

Gipsy women sketched by Queen Victoria
Gipsy women, encamped near Claremont in Surrey where Queen Victoria spent the Christmas of 1836 (when she was still Princess Victoria)

Background imageGypsies Collection: Zaphne of the Woods

Zaphne of the Woods
A pretty young gypsy girl sits in a woodland glade by a camp fire

Background imageGypsies Collection: A group of men - Siberian peasants and gypsies, 2nd half of 19th century. Creator: Mikhail Znamensky

A group of men - Siberian peasants and gypsies, 2nd half of 19th century. Creator: Mikhail Znamensky
A group of men - Siberian peasants and gypsies, 2nd half of 19th century. From a collection of 239 drawings and illustrations which include drawings of artifacts from archaeological finds in

Background imageGypsies Collection: Gypsies, 1862. Creator: Karl Fiale

Gypsies, 1862. Creator: Karl Fiale
Gypsies, 1862. Sheet 21 from the album "Description ethnographique des peuples de la Russie", volume 1. Description ethnographique des peuples de la Russie

Background imageGypsies Collection: Gypsies in their Romani wagons, on way to Appleby Horse Fair, in Cumbria

Gypsies in their Romani wagons, on way to Appleby Horse Fair, in Cumbria, North West England. 2nd June 1965. Left to right, Hedley Turnball of Westway, Throckley and John Sample of Francis Terrace

Background imageGypsies Collection: Inside a gypsy caravan in July 1968

Inside a gypsy caravan in July 1968

Background imageGypsies Collection: Gypsy Wedding

Gypsy Wedding
Gypsies wedding at the Yorkshire moorland village of Baildon in 1938

Background imageGypsies Collection: A. Kiffls Cafe Posthof, Karlsbad

A. Kiffls Cafe Posthof, Karlsbad
3786405 A. Kiffls Cafe Posthof, Karlsbad; (add.info.: A. Kiffls Cafe Posthof, Karlsbad (Czech: Karlovy Vary). C. 1913. Spa town in modern day Czech Republic.); Lebrecht History

Background imageGypsies Collection: Women will love me

Women will love me
3785936 Women will love me'; (add.info.: Women will love me - Czech postcard with circus scene, c. 1908.); Lebrecht History

Background imageGypsies Collection: Fry's Chocolate and Cacao - advertisement

Fry's Chocolate and Cacao - advertisement
3786359 Fry's Chocolate and Cacao - advertisement; (add.info.: Fry's Chocolate and Cacao - advertisement, early 20th century. S. Fry & Sons, British chocolate company); Lebrecht History

Background imageGypsies Collection: 'Gypsy Madonna'. Mother embracing her daughter

"Gypsy Madonna". Mother embracing her daughter Europe. Date of Photograph:1978

Background imageGypsies Collection: 'Gypsy Motherhood'. Gypsy mother and her son

"Gypsy Motherhood". Gypsy mother and her son Europe. Date of Photograph:1970 ca

Background imageGypsies Collection: Full-length portrait of gypsies wearing dirty and tattered clothes

Full-length portrait of gypsies wearing dirty and tattered clothes Trieste. Date of Photograph:1895 ca

Background imageGypsies Collection: 'Little Gypsy'

"Little Gypsy" Tuscany. Date of Photograph:1950 ca

Background imageGypsies Collection: 'Gypsy'

"Gypsy" Italy. Date of Photograph:1938

Background imageGypsies Collection: Portrait of Spanish gypsy

Portrait of Spanish gypsy Spain. Date of Photograph:1960 ca

Background imageGypsies Collection: Portrait of young gypsy

Portrait of young gypsy Italy. Date of Photograph:1940 ca

Background imageGypsies Collection: Portrait of gypsy

Portrait of gypsy Italy. Date of Photograph:1940 ca

Background imageGypsies Collection: E for Escuyer du Roi et Espagnole - F for Folie et Farfadet - G for Gypsy and Greek Warrior

E for Escuyer du Roi et Espagnole - F for Folie et Farfadet - G for Gypsy and Greek Warrior, around 1920 (print)
8600170 E for Escuyer du Roi et Espagnole - F for Folie et Farfadet - G for Gypsy and Greek Warrior, around 1920 (print) by French School

Background imageGypsies Collection: F for Folie et Farfadet - G for Gypsy and Greek Warrior, around 1920 (print)

F for Folie et Farfadet - G for Gypsy and Greek Warrior, around 1920 (print)
8600172 F for Folie et Farfadet - G for Gypsy and Greek Warrior, around 1920 (print) by French School, (20th century); 31x24 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageGypsies Collection: Gypsy encampment

Gypsy encampment
3782220 Gypsy encampment; (add.info.: Gypsy encampment by Jacques Callot, reproduced from a Copperplate. French printmaker and draftsman, 1592 - 1635)

Background imageGypsies Collection: Gypsies - male and female gypsies fortune telling, 1552 (engraving)

Gypsies - male and female gypsies fortune telling, 1552 (engraving)
3794142 Gypsies - male and female gypsies fortune telling, 1552 (engraving); (add.info.: Gypsies - male and female gypsies fortune telling, 1552)



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"Gypsies: A Nomadic Lifestyle Enriched with Tradition and Freedom" Gypsy caravans, also known as horse-drawn gypsy caravans, have long been an iconic symbol of the vibrant and adventurous gypsy culture. These beautifully crafted mobile homes served as a sanctuary on wheels for the wandering souls who embraced a life on the move. In John Singer Sargent's masterpiece "El Jaleo, " painted in 1882, he captures the essence of gypsies' spirited nature through their passionate dance. The painting showcases their colorful attire and lively energy, reflecting their love for music and celebration. The image titled "Gipsies and Caravan / 30S" takes us back to a bygone era when these nomads roamed freely across landscapes. It portrays a sense of camaraderie among them as they travel together in their caravans, forming close-knit communities wherever they go. Kent has witnessed its fair share of gypsy encampments throughout history. The photograph titled "Gypsies in Kent" offers a glimpse into their daily lives, showcasing how they adapted to different environments while preserving their unique customs and traditions. During Appleby Horse Fair in 1919, an enchanting watercolor painting called "Gypsy Encampment" depicts the temporary settlement that emerged during this annual gathering. With vibrant colors splashed onto paper, it highlights both the beauty of nature surrounding them and the strong bond within their community. The sight of a horse-drawn caravan accompanied by an Irish Cob pulling it evokes images of freedom on open roads. In one captivating scene titled "Horse-Drawing Gypsy Caravan, " we witness this harmonious connection between humans and animals—a testament to centuries-old companionship between travelers and horses. Not all encounters were filled with joyous moments; some faced challenges from authorities seeking control over land usage.