Hunting Horn Collection

Maharao Umed Singh hunting tigers, 1787. Creator: Hans Raj Joshi
Maharao Umed Singh hunting tigers, 1787

December - the Chateau de Vincennes, 15th century, (1939). Creator: Paul Limbourg
December - the Chateau de Vincennes, 15th century, (1939). Decembre - Le Chateau De Vincennes. Hunting scene in a forest: dogs tear apart a wild boar. The man on the right sounds a horn

Huntsman in hunting pink (scarlet) jacket, breeches and boots holding a brassy hunting horn
FLO4688645 Huntsman in hunting pink (scarlet) jacket, breeches and boots holding a brassy hunting horn. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from William Henry Pyne's The World in Miniature

Norman instruments: violins 243, 245, a pipe organ 244, harps 246,249, lyre 247, lute 248, zither 250
FLO4702778 Norman instruments: violins 243, 245, a pipe organ 244, harps 246,249, lyre 247, lute 248, zither 250, hunting horn 251, and siege of a castle by archers and soldiers on a boat 252

"Dead Swan and Peacock", by the late W. Duffield, 1864. Creator: W Thomas
"Dead Swan and Peacock", by the late W. Duffield, 1864. Engraving of a painting. From "Illustrated London News", 1864.

Venus Bewailing the Death of Adonis, mid-17th century. Creator: Workshop of Thomas Willeboirts Bosschaert
Venus Bewailing the Death of Adonis, mid-17th century

Still Life with Dead Game, 1720-1729. Creator: Jan Baptiste Govaerts
Still Life with Dead Game, 1720-1729

Skittles at Faggen's. Scene from Fredman's Epistle 55 by Bellman, 1868. Creator: Peter Eskilson
Skittles at Faggen's. Scene from Fredman's Epistle 55 by Bellman, 1868. "Fredmans epistlar" (English: Fredman's Epistles)

Hunters Resting, c.1650-c.1655. Creator: Dirck Stoop
Hunters Resting, c.1650-c.1655

The Return from the Hunt, 1650-1674. Creator: Johannes Lingelbach
The Return from the Hunt, 1650-1674

Still Life with Implements of the Hunt, 1678. Creator: Johannes Leemans
Still Life with Implements of the Hunt, 1678

Still Life with Implements of the Hunt, 1670-1686. Creator: Johannes Leemans
Still Life with Implements of the Hunt, 1670-1686

Princesses, partly in male dress, participating in a hunt, 1749-1848. Creator: Unknown
Princesses, partly in male dress, participating in a hunt, 1749-1848

A Hunter's Bag, 1660-1695. Creator: Melchior d'Hondecoeter
A Hunter's Bag, 1660-1695

The Hunter, 1653. Creator: Adriaen Cornelisz Beeldemaker
The Hunter, 1653

A Hunter's Bag, with Dead Hare, 1660-1695. Creator: Melchior d'Hondecoeter
A Hunter's Bag, with Dead Hare, 1660-1695

A Hunter's Bag on a Terrace, c.1678. Creator: Melchior d'Hondecoeter
A Hunter's Bag on a Terrace, c.1678

Diana Offered Wine and Fruit by Bacchus and his Retinue, c.1617-1625. Creator: Hendrick van Balen
Diana Offered Wine and Fruit by Bacchus and his Retinue, c.1617-1625

Trompe l'Oeil with Dead Duck and Hunting Implements, 1670-1674. Creator: Cornelis Norbertus Gysbrechts
Trompe l'Oeil with Dead Duck and Hunting Implements, 1670-1674

Trompe l'Oeil with Christian V's equipment for Riding to Hounds;Hunting Equipment on a Board, 1671
Trompe l'Oeil with Christian V's equipment for Riding to Hounds;Hunting Equipment on a Board. Trompe l'oeil;Trompe L'oeil Painting. Hunting Equipment on a Wall, 1671

'Old Fashioned Sporting Pictures, and the Road to Bygone Days; Fox Hunting -1887--The Kill, 1890. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 42. July to December, 1890

Huntsman with a Pack of Hounds. Creator: Johann Elias Ridinger
Huntsman with a Pack of Hounds

'Old Fashioned Sporting Pictures, and the Road to Bygone Days; Trailing for a Hare, 1890. Creator: Unknown
'Old Fashioned Sporting Pictures, and the Road to Bygone Days; Trailing for a Hare, 1890. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 42. July to December, 1890

Two musicians, between 1735 and 1745. Creator: Unknown
Two musicians, between 1735 and 1745

Picture, England, 17th century. Creator: Unknown
Picture, England, 17th century. People and animals in a landscape: a shepherd playing the bagpipes; gentleman playing a lute and lady looking at a butterfly; deer-hunting; frog on the riverbank

Amorini et Medallions (Cupid and Medallions) (Furnishing Fabric), France, c. 1810. Designed by Jean Baptiste Huet, manufactured by Christophe Philippe Oberkampf. Detail from a larger artwork

The Borstall Tenure Horn, 1850. Creator: Unknown
The Borstall Tenure Horn, 1850. The "Tenure Horn"...belongs to Sir Thomas Aubrey, Bart. to whom it has descended, together with the estates, through the female line, since the Saxon times

Four O Clock in the Country, October 20, 1790. October 20, 1790
Four O Clock in the Country, October 20, 1790

The Bear Hunt (oil on canvas)
XMN404204 The Bear Hunt (oil on canvas) by Loo, Carle van (1705-65); Musee de Picardie, Amiens, France; (add.info.: Chasse a l Ours; ); © Musee de Picardie, Amiens

Maximilian III Joseph in hunting dress (oil on canvas)
FIA5407476 Maximilian III Joseph in hunting dress (oil on canvas) by Desmarees, Georges (1697-1776); 157.9x119 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Tristram and Iseult
BAL13703 Tristram and Iseult by Meteyard, Sidney (1868-1947); Private Collection; Roy Miles Fine Paintings

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Cor (de chasse); Hunting-horn; Jagdhorn (engraving)
7195512 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Cor (de chasse); Hunting-horn; Jagdhorn (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cor (de chasse); Hunting-horn; Jagdhorn

Picture, England, 17th century. Creator: Unknown
Picture, England, 17th century. People and animals in a landscape: a shepherd playing the bagpipes; gentleman playing a lute and lady looking at a butterfly; deer-hunting; frog on the riverbank

Vinaigrette with Whistle in the Form of a Hunting Horn, Scotland, c. 1840

Vinaigrette, Scotland, c. 1825. Creator: Unknown
Vinaigrette, Scotland, c. 1825

Vinaigrette in the Form of a Hunting Horn, London, c. 1870 / 71. Creator: Unknown
Vinaigrette in the Form of a Hunting Horn, London, c. 1870/71

Procession of the Fat Ox from a Teniers Series, Brussels, c. 1725. Creator: Unknown
Procession of the Fat Ox from a Teniers Series, Brussels, c. 1725. Villagers prepare to butcher an ox for Shrove Tuesday, while others skate on a frozen canal

Amorini et Medallions (Cupid and Medallions) (Furnishing Fabric), France, c. 1810. Designed by Jean Baptiste Huet, manufactured by Christophe Philippe Oberkampf

Autumn, from The Seasons, Paris, 1700 / 20. Creator: Gobelins Manufactory
Autumn, from The Seasons, Paris, 1700/20. Diana and Bacchus float on a cloud, holding a floral wreath featuring a stag hunt

Hunting Horn, 1935 / 1942. Creator: Stanley Mazur
Hunting Horn, 1935/1942

Hunting horn, Late 15th century. Creator: Unknown
Ivory end blown horn with segmented horizontal carvings in tiers from the top to the bottom. The figures are of animals and humans. There are also plant forms (trees) and letters (Greek)

Powder Horn, c. 1938. Creator: Edward L Loper
Powder Horn, c. 1938

A Days Ride (colour litho)
5234371 A Days Ride (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Days Ride. Sheet music cover.); Look and Learn / Valerie Jackson Harris Collection

Our Village Concert (engraving)
1055132 Our Village Concert (engraving) by Hall, Sydney Prior (1842-1922) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Our Village Concert)

The Tomb of Tristan and Isolde the Fair, from The Story of Tristan and Isolde
BRA76582 The Tomb of Tristan and Isolde the Fair, from The Story of Tristan and Isolde, William Morris & Co. (stained glass) by Burne-Jones

Ms Ee 3. 59 The Anointing and Crowning of Edward the Confessor in 1043
BAL53019 Ms Ee 3.59 The Anointing and Crowning of Edward the Confessor in 1043, from the Life of St. Edward the Confessor, c.1250-60 (vellum) by English School, (13th century); University Library

"Four o Clock in the Country", pub. 1788 (coloured etching with aquatint
NP125721 " Four o Clock in the Country", pub. 1788 (coloured etching with aquatint) (pair of 125720) by Rowlandson

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The hunting horn, a timeless symbol of tradition and elegance, has played a significant role in history. Dating back to the 15th century at the Chateau de Vincennes, this instrument has been used by hunters to communicate across vast landscapes. In October 20, 1790, "Four O'Clock in the Country" captured the essence of rural life with its depiction of a hunter blowing his horn amidst nature's beauty. Artists throughout centuries have immortalized the hunting horn in their works. From "The Bear Hunt, " an oil on canvas masterpiece showcasing the intensity and thrill of the chase, to "Maximilian III Joseph in hunting dress, " which portrayed nobility adorned with this emblematic accessory. Literature also embraced the allure of this instrument. In tales like "Tristram and Iseult, " it served as a call for adventure or love's longing. Its significance was further emphasized through engravings such as those found in Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Cor (de chasse); Hunting-horn; Jagdhorn. In England during the 17th century, unknown artists depicted scenes where hunters proudly held their horns while pursuing game. These images showcased not only their skill but also their connection to nature. Beyond art and literature, vinaigrettes shaped like hunting horns emerged as fashionable accessories during different periods. Scotland produced stunning examples around 1825 and later London followed suit around 1870/71. These intricate pieces combined functionality with style. Even everyday objects incorporated elements inspired by hunting horns into their design. A procession scene from Brussels circa 1725 featured oxen decorated with medallions reminiscent of these instruments—a testament to how deeply ingrained they were within society. Lastly, Christophe-Philippe Oberkampf's furnishing fabric called "Amorini et Medallions" showcased cupid figures alongside medallions resembling hunting horns—blending romance and tradition seamlessly.