Horse Back Collection (page 7)

Dragoons attacking revolutionaries in the Presnensky district of Moscow (colour litho)
2779157 Dragoons attacking revolutionaries in the Presnensky district of Moscow (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Combat of the Giaour and Hassan, 1826 (oil on canvas)
2968525 The Combat of the Giaour and Hassan, 1826 (oil on canvas) by Delacroix, Ferdinand Victor Eugene (1798-1863); 59.6x73.4 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL, USA; Gift of Bertha Palmer Thorne

Elite troops of French army, French Foreign Legion in Morocco, illustration from Le Petit Journal, supplement illustre
XIR346310 Elite troops of French army, French Foreign Legion in Morocco, illustration from Le Petit Journal, supplement illustre, 6th October 1907 (colour litho) by French School

Soldier of the Spahi Regiment of Algiers (colour litho)
1731033 Soldier of the Spahi Regiment of Algiers (colour litho) by Caran D Ache, Emmanuel Poire (1858-1909); (add.info.: Spahis (French pronunciation)

Giovanni de Medici kills an Opponent in a Duel, plate 5 from The History of the Medici
BCC393569 Giovanni de Medici kills an Opponent in a Duel, plate 5 from The History of the Medici, engraved by Philip Galle (1537-1612), c.1583 (engraving) by Straet

The life-long hunger for la revanche inspires the French cavalry to supreme endeavour when let loose upon the German
STC359720 The life-long hunger for la revanche inspires the French cavalry to supreme endeavour when let loose upon the German enemy, 1914-19 (litho) by English School

The Death of Gustavus Adolphus at Lutzen, an illustration from The Lion of the North
STC311036 The Death of Gustavus Adolphus at Lutzen, an illustration from The Lion of the North: A Tale of the Times of Gustavus Adolphus and the Wars of Religion by G.A. Henty, pub

George and the Dragon, c. 1925 (colour litho)
STC308565 George and the Dragon, c.1925 (colour litho) by Michael, Arthur C. (d.1945) (after); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection

The Death, Bachelors Hall (oil on canvas)
XYC159641 The Death, Bachelors Hall (oil on canvas) by Turner, Francis Calcraft (1782-1846); 35.6x48.3 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection, USA

A mass bullfight in an enclosure, illustration from Venationes, Ferarum, Avium, Piscium (Of Hunting: Wild Beasts)
746968 A mass bullfight in an enclosure, illustration from Venationes, Ferarum, Avium, Piscium (Of Hunting: Wild Beasts, Birds, Fish), engraved by Jan Collaert (1566-1628), pub

Presence of mind of the King, 1758 (colour litho)
STC434379 Presence of mind of the King, 1758 (colour litho) by Rochling, Carl (1855-1920); Private Collection; (add.info)

Native Americans killing a bear (colour litho)
PNP245660 Native Americans killing a bear (colour litho) by Catlin, George (1796-1872); Private Collection; (add.info.: hunting bear for food)

Two Knights do battle before Cameliard, illustration from The Story of King Arthur and his Knights, 1903 (litho)
STC335700 Two Knights do battle before Cameliard, illustration from The Story of King Arthur and his Knights, 1903 (litho) by Pyle, Howard (1853-1911); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection

The Battle of Cosa, (black chalk, pen and brown ink. )
990023 The Battle of Cosa, (black chalk, pen and brown ink.) by Zuccari, Taddeo (1529-66); 42.9x32 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Battle of Cosa. Taddeo Zuccaro (1529-1566)

Turkish Cavalier in Combat, c. 1818 (brown wash, heightened with gouache on paper)
5861695 Turkish Cavalier in Combat, c.1818 (brown wash, heightened with gouache on paper) by Gericault, Theodore (1791-1824); 28--22 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL

George Franklin Archer and the Archer Residence, 1871 (oil on canvas)
5861509 George Franklin Archer and the Archer Residence, 1871 (oil on canvas) by Humphreys, Charles Spencer (1818-80); 62.2--76.5 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL

The Attack on Sir Ralph Abercrombie by the French Dragoons, illustration from British Battles on Land and Sea
IL323219 The Attack on Sir Ralph Abercrombie by the French Dragoons, illustration from British Battles on Land and Sea, published by Cassell, London, c.1910 (litho) by Woodville

Death of Prince Louis of Prussia, 10 October 1806 (coloured engraving)
778873 Death of Prince Louis of Prussia, 10 October 1806 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Mounted knights killing peasants (litho)
1092336 Mounted knights killing peasants (litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mounted knights killing peasants)

Rustem Killing Arjang Div, c. 1630 (pen & ink, heightened with colour, on paper)
1196814 Rustem Killing Arjang Div, c.1630 (pen & ink, heightened with colour, on paper) by Mughal School, (17th century); 19.1x12 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images

Dragoons and Highlanders scattering the rioters in Belfast, 1872, illustration from Cassells Illustrated History of
STC385448 Dragoons and Highlanders scattering the rioters in Belfast, 1872, illustration from Cassells Illustrated History of England (engraving) (sepia photo) by Wollen

Ascension of the Poilu, 1922 (oil on canvas)
XIR293868 Ascension of the Poilu, 1922 (oil on canvas) by Desvallieres, Georges (1861-1950); Musee National d Art Moderne, Centre Pompidou, Paris, France; (add.info.: The Ascension of the Hairy; )

Battle between the Georgians and the Mountain Tribes, 1826 (lithograph)
1195833 Battle between the Georgians and the Mountain Tribes, 1826 (lithograph) by Orlowski, Alexander (Alexandr Osipovich Orlovsky) (1777-1832)

A warrior striking down a US cavalry trooper at the Battle of Little Bighorn in 1876 (ink & w / c on paper)
PNP245866 A warrior striking down a US cavalry trooper at the Battle of Little Bighorn in 1876 (ink & w/c on paper) by American School

Lieutenants Nelville and Coghill saving the Colours, 1881 (oleograph)
NAM195678 Lieutenants Nelville and Coghill saving the Colours, 1881 (oleograph) by de Neauville, Alfred A.B. (1851-1941) (after); National Army Museum, London; © National Army Museum

Battle of Washita, 1887-88 (oil en grisaille on board)
985143 Battle of Washita, 1887-88 (oil en grisaille on board) by Remington, Frederic (1861-1909); 47x62.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Battle of Washita. Frederic Remington (1861-1909)

Chlotaire I (497-561) Burns his Rebellious Son and Family, from Histoire de France by Colart, published c
KW177705 Chlotaire I (497-561) Burns his Rebellious Son and Family, from Histoire de France by Colart, published c.1840 (engraving) by French School

Fight for the Water Hole (colour litho)
PNP245579 Fight for the Water Hole (colour litho) by Schreyvogel, Charles (1861-1912); Private Collection; (add.info.: U.S. Cavalry and Indians in 1870s; ); Peter Newark Military Pictures

The Triumph of Death (fresco) (detail of 34572)
BAL63050 The Triumph of Death (fresco) (detail of 34572) by Master of the Triumph of Death, (fl.1360-80) (attributed to); Camposanto, Pisa, Italy

Knight, Death, and the Devil, 1513 (engraving)
883704 Knight, Death, and the Devil, 1513 (engraving) by Durer or Duerer, Albrecht (1471-1528); Minneapolis Institute of Arts, MN, USA; (add.info.: The Christian knight)

The voracious dog... sprang forward and tried to fasten himself upon Odin, illustration from The Heroes of Asgard
IL253666 The voracious dog...sprang forward and tried to fasten himself upon Odin, illustration from The Heroes of Asgard, tales from Scandinavian Mythology, by A & E Keary

Tsar Ivan IV (1530-84) Conquering Kazan in 1552, 1800s (oil on canvas)
BAL266197 Tsar Ivan IV (1530-84) Conquering Kazan in 1552, 1800s (oil on canvas) by Ugryumov, Grigoriy Ivanovich (1764-1823); 107x87 cm; Belorussian National Gallery, Minsk, Belarus

A Battle Between the Crow and Cheyenne Tribes, 1874-75 (pen, ink & w / c on ledger paper)
869716 A Battle Between the Crow and Cheyenne Tribes, 1874-75 (pen, ink & w/c on ledger paper) by Howling Wolf (1849-1927); Allen Memorial Art Museum, Oberlin College, Ohio

Bandits Scene (oil on canvas)
XIR417091 Bandits Scene (oil on canvas) by Wouwermans or Wouwerman, Philips (1619-68); Musee des Beaux-Arts, Nimes, France; (add.info.: Scene de Brigands; )

Robert of Normandy rallying the Crusaders, illustration from Cassells Illustrated History of England (engraving)
STC385226 Robert of Normandy rallying the Crusaders, illustration from Cassells Illustrated History of England (engraving) (sepia photo) by Zier

St George and the Dragon (oil on panel)
BRN187437 St George and the Dragon (oil on panel) by Redon, Odilon (1840-1916); The Barnes Foundation, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Bellerophon slaying the Chimaera (bronze)
1190828 Bellerophon slaying the Chimaera (bronze) by Picault, Emile Louis (1833-1915) (after); height: 70 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images

Destruction of the Athenian army in Sicily, illustration from The Illustrated History of the World, published c
LLM438550 Destruction of the Athenian army in Sicily, illustration from The Illustrated History of the World, published c.1880 (digitally enhanced image) by English School

The dragon... fell to earth dead, from St. George and the Dragon, The Seven Champions of Christendom
IL197491 The dragon...fell to earth dead, from St. George and the Dragon, The Seven Champions of Christendom, by Rose Yeatman Woolf, published by Raphael Tuck, 1920s (colour litho) by Davie

Near Casablanca, the goumiers charging at the Moroccans, illustration from Le Petit Journal, supplement illustre
XIR346312 Near Casablanca, the goumiers charging at the Moroccans, illustration from Le Petit Journal, supplement illustre, 15th September 1907 (colour litho) by French School

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"Horse Back: A Timeless Connection to History and Adventure" From Queen Elizabeth II in the uniform of Grenadier Guards to the Bayeaux Tapestry portraying the Norman Conquest, horses have played a significant role throughout history. They have been loyal companions, symbols of power, and steadfast partners in battle. In Sir Gawain and the Green Knight by William McLaren, we witness the valorous knight riding into adventure on his trusty steed. The Royal Logistic Corps relies on these magnificent creatures for transportation and support during military operations. Even Sir William Wallace rode gallantly into battle astride his horse, inspiring his fellow Scotsmen with unwavering courage. The image of the British army advancing at the Battle of Waterloo in 1815 is forever etched in our minds - a testament to both human bravery and equine strength. Similarly, Scipio Africanus meeting Hannibal at the Battle of Zama reminds us that horses were not only tools of war but also brought together great leaders from opposing sides. The Battle of Agincourt about to begin in 1415 showcases how horses were essential for knights charging towards victory. Even Buffalo soldiers found solace as they drank from their canteens while mounted on their trusted companions. Artillery and horses depicted in Hs Power's painting at Ypres during World War I remind us that even amidst modern warfare technology, these majestic animals remained indispensable allies. And let us not forget St. George slaying a dragon as depicted in Greek Orthodox iconography - an enduring symbol representing triumph over evil through equestrian prowess. But it's not all about battles; sometimes it's simply about embracing nature's beauty. Horse riding on the beach at sunrise evokes feelings of freedom and serenity – a connection between humans and animals that transcends time itself. Whether galloping across historic battlegrounds or peacefully exploring scenic landscapes, "Horse Back" encapsulates our timeless fascination with these magnificent creatures.