Taming Collection

Alexander & Bucephalus
ALEXANDER THE GREAT Young Alexander impresses his father, Philip of Macedon and his courtiers by taming the wild horse Bucephalos

Circus scene. Illustration by G鲡rd Laplau (1938-2009)
Circus scene. Illustration by G鲡 rd Laplau (1938-2009). Naive art. Painting

Netsuke in the form of a demon queller and a small demon, Meiji Period (1868-1912)
XBP394832 Netsuke in the form of a demon queller and a small demon, Meiji Period (1868-1912) by Tokoku (fl.19th century); height: 3.2 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Saint Francis and the Wolf of Gubbio
Saint Francis of Assisi befriends the Wolf of Gubbio, who has been terrorising and killing the townspeople, and obtains a promise that it will do no more harm. Date: circa 1205

Taming horse. Roman painting. Domus. 4th C. Merida (Augusta
Taming horse. Roman painting. Domus. 4th C. From Merida(Augusta Emerita). National Museum of Roman art. Merida. Spain

Bucking Bronco, 1903 (oil on canvas laid down on masonite)
823227 Bucking Bronco, 1903 (oil on canvas laid down on masonite) by Wyeth, Newell Convers (1882-1945); 70.4x49.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Bucking Bronco. Newell Convers Wyeth (1882-1945)

This Mechanized Age, 1937: Waitaki Dam (colour litho)
8657528 This Mechanized Age, 1937: Waitaki Dam (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Waitaki Dam)

The circus dog Munito. c.1890 (chromo)
3433709 The circus dog Munito. c.1890 (chromo); (add.info.: Entertainment. Circus. The circus dog Munito. Imagery, France, ca 1890.); Photo © CCI.

Alexander the Great taming Bucephalus (litho)
8664131 Alexander the Great taming Bucephalus (litho) by Chesterman, Hugh (1884-1941); Private Collection; (add.info.: Alexander the Great taming Bucephalus)

Alexander taming Bucephalus (litho)
8674193 Alexander taming Bucephalus (litho) by Crane, Walter (1845-1915) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Alexander taming Bucephalus)

Primeval scenes: Catching Wild Horses (litho)
8673709 Primeval scenes: Catching Wild Horses (litho) by Hassall, John (1868-1948) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Catching Wild Horses)

Patricia Bourne, woman lion tamer (b/w photo)
8664262 Patricia Bourne, woman lion tamer (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The lady of lions. Patricia Bourne, woman lion tamer)

Bear tamer, Germany, c. 1900 (chromo)
1790205 Bear tamer, Germany, c. 1900 (chromo); (add.info.: bear tamer in a village in Germany late 19th century early 20th century); Photo © CCI.

Mode of capturing wild elephants in Ceylon: taming a wild elephant, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Mode of capturing wild elephants in Ceylon: taming a wild elephant, 1864. Engraving of a photograph '...of the great elephant-catching expedition to a place called Ebbewellepittia...so as to

Mode of capturing wild elephants in Ceylon: an elephant noosed, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Mode of capturing wild elephants in Ceylon: an elephant noosed, 1864. Engraving of a photograph '...of the great elephant-catching expedition to a place called Ebbewellepittia...so as to afford

Mode of capturing wild elephants in Ceylon: herd of wild elephants, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Mode of capturing wild elephants in Ceylon: herd of wild elephants, 1864. Engraving of a photograph '...of the great elephant-catching expedition to a place called Ebbewellepittia...so as to

Mode of capturing wild elephants in Ceylon: testing the rope, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Mode of capturing wild elephants in Ceylon: testing the rope, 1864. Engraving of a photograph '...of the great elephant-catching expedition to a place called Ebbewellepittia...so as to afford

Mode of capturing wild elephants in Ceylon: an elephant kraal, with the "grand stand"..., 1864
Mode of capturing wild elephants in Ceylon: an elephant kraal, with the "grand stand" for the English visitors, 1864

Mode of capturing wild elephants in Ceylon: the alarm, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Mode of capturing wild elephants in Ceylon: the alarm, 1864. Engraving of a photograph '...of the great elephant-catching expedition to a place called Ebbewellepittia...so as to afford the utmost

Single Leaf of Elephants on a River Bank, late 10th century AH/AD 16th-early 11th century AH... Creator: Unknown
Single Leaf of Elephants on a River Bank, late 10th century AH/AD 16th-early 11th century AH/AD 17th century. This Mughal painting depicts elephants on the bank of a river in a rocky landscape with a

Taming of the Elephant Chanchal, 1760. Creator: Unknown
Taming of the Elephant Chanchal, 1760

Plato as a Musician, c1600; border- 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Plato as a Musician, c1600; border- 19th century

Theseus Taming the Bull of Marathon, c1730 (?). Creator: Carle van Loo
Theseus Taming the Bull of Marathon, c1730 (?)

Asavari Ragini, the Fourth Wife of Shri Raga, Folio from a Ragamala (Garland of Melodies), c1790. Creator: Unknown
Asavari Ragini, the Fourth Wife of Shri Raga, Folio from a Ragamala (Garland of Melodies), c1790

Asavari Ragini, the Fourth Wife of Shri Raga, Folio from a Ragamala... 1700 or earlier. Creator: Unknown
Asavari Ragini, the Fourth Wife of Shri Raga, Folio from a Ragamala (Garland of Melodies), 1700 or earlier

Taming an elephant, 1785. Creator: Jan Brandes
Taming an elephant, 1785. Pen or stable built of bamboo framework in which three elephants are tied up. Singalese men pull on ropes. The middle elephant is doused with water. With inscription. No

Bird's eye view of elephant corral, 1785. Creator: Jan Brandes
Bird's eye view of elephant corral, 1785. Huge trap and all the fences in which elephants were caught. No. 1 in the series about the elephant catch. With inscription

Wild elephant bound between trees, 1785. Creator: Jan Brandes
Wild elephant bound between trees, 1785. Indian elephant tied with ropes to two trees and a Singalese with spear. With inscription. Part of Jan Brandes sketchbook, dl. 2 (1808), p. 141

Restraining a Wild Elephant, 1785. Creator: Jan Brandes
Restraining a Wild Elephant, 1785

A Bound Elephant being led from the Last Section of the trap, the Prison Corral, 1785. Creator: Jan Brandes
A Bound Elephant being led from the Last Section of the trap, the Prison Corral, 1785

Landscape with the Taming of a Horse, 1620/1630. Creator: Guercino
Landscape with the Taming of a Horse, 1620/1630

Le Dressage Man training (breaking) a horse, 19th century Watercolour
542668 Le Dressage Man training (breaking) a horse, 19th century Watercolour. by Gericault, Theodore (1791-1824); (add.info.: Le Dressage Man training (breaking) a horse with docked tail

Lily Brayton as Katharina in The Taming of the Shrew
Lily Brayton as Katharina in Shakespeares comedy, The Taming of the Shrew at the Kings Theatre, Hammersmith, West London, with Oscar Asche. The couple were also performing in Othello. 1900s

Christ as Apollo or Orpheus with his lyre taming the animals, 4th century. Greek Byzantine scuplture, at Byzantium Museum, Athens

Isarda or kotah preparatory drawing of the taming of an elephant, c. 1720 (ink & gouache on paper)
992993 Isarda or kotah preparatory drawing of the taming of an elephant, c.1720 (ink & gouache on paper) by Indian School, (18th century); 50.5x70 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images

Ring Master, illustration from Voyage aux Pyrenees by Hippolyte Taine (1828-93), Hachette, Paris
CHT207870 Ring Master, illustration from Voyage aux Pyrenees by Hippolyte Taine (1828-93), Hachette, Paris, published 1860 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Dore

J (letter shown by a saltimbank and his learned dog)
6523512 J (letter shown by a saltimbank and his learned dog) by Appel, Francois Antoine (1821-1882); Private Collection; (add.info.: in " Alphabet Figure Call. G)

The Monkey and the Whip (woodcut)
397429 The Monkey and the Whip (woodcut) by Gill, Eric (1882-1940); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Detail from a monumental relief of Alexander taming Bucephalus, c. 1850-59 (marble)
5988943 Detail from a monumental relief of Alexander taming Bucephalus, c.1850-59 (marble) by Vilches, Jose de (1813-90); 93.5x202x16 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images

Detail from a monumental relief of Alexander taming Bucephalus, c. 1850-59 (marble)
5988957 Detail from a monumental relief of Alexander taming Bucephalus, c.1850-59 (marble) by Vilches, Jose de (1813-90); 93.5x202x16 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images

Detail from a monumental relief of Alexander taming Bucephalus, c. 1850-59 (marble)
5988954 Detail from a monumental relief of Alexander taming Bucephalus, c.1850-59 (marble) by Vilches, Jose de (1813-90); 93.5x202x16 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images

Saint Jerome and the Lion, illustration from Helmet & Cowl: Stories of Monastic and Military Orders W. M. Letts and M
STC445256 Saint Jerome and the Lion, illustration from Helmet & Cowl: Stories of Monastic and Military Orders W.M. Letts and M.F.S

Houndsman to King Francis I, France, 16th century. 1867 (engraving)
7234895 Houndsman to King Francis I, France, 16th century. 1867 (engraving) by Lechevallier-Chevignard, Edmond (1825-1902); Private Collection; (add.info.: Houndsman to King Francis I, France)

Taming Ridden By D.N.Russell Cheltenham Festival 2003 Cheltenham Racecourse, Cheltenham 12 March 2003 Date: 12 March 2003

Jesus Christ as Orpheus (engraving)
7185065 Jesus Christ as Orpheus (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jesus Christ as Orpheus, painting from the ceiling of the catacombs of Rome)

Le Dompteur Noir - poster for the Folies-Bergere
3760127 Le Dompteur Noir - poster for the Folies-Bergere by Cheret, Jules (1836-1932) (after); (add.info.: Le Dompteur Noir-after poster for the Folies-Bergere by Jules Cheret. 19th century)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Mors; Bit; Gebisz (engraving)
7196752 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Mors; Bit; Gebisz (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mors; Bit; Gebisz)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Dresseur; Horse-breaker; Zureiter (engraving)
7195773 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Dresseur; Horse-breaker; Zureiter (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dresseur; Horse-breaker; Zureiter)

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"Taming the Wild: A Journey of Mastery and Connection" In the realm of taming, there lies a profound bond between man and beast. From ancient tales to modern spectacles, this captivating art has transcended time and culture. One such legendary duo is that of Alexander & Bucephalus. Their story echoes through history as a testament to trust and companionship. Together, they conquered lands unknown, their spirits intertwined in an unbreakable bond. Imagine stepping into a vibrant circus scene, where performers defy gravity with grace and precision. Géard Laplau's enchanting illustration captures the essence - a delicate balance between control and freedom. Delving deeper into the mystic realms, we encounter netsuke in the form of a demon queller subduing a small demon. In this Meiji Period masterpiece, we witness not only physical restraint but also an inner battle for dominance over our own demons. Saint Francis stands before us as he confronts the fearsome Wolf of Gubbio. Through compassion rather than force, he demonstrates that true taming comes from understanding and embracing one another's nature. The wild west brings forth images of cowboys atop bucking broncos; their determination etched on canvas by skilled artists like those who painted "Bucking Bronco" in 1903. It symbolizes mankind's relentless pursuit to tame even the most untamed forces within ourselves. Roman paintings unveil scenes from ancient times when horse tamers showcased their prowess at Domus Augusta in Merida during the 4th century AD. These equestrian masters understood that true power lies not in breaking horses' spirits but forging an alliance based on mutual respect. From legends to propaganda posters during WW1, animals were used as symbols representing nations being tamed or controlled by opposing forces. Such imagery reminds us how manipulation can distort reality while highlighting humanity's desire for dominion over others.