Tame Collection

Zebra-drawn trap of Lord Walter Rothschild
Rothschild broke in and trained several zebras to pull a trap, which he memorably used to visit Buckingham Palace in 1898 Date: 1898

Domestic Pig, (Sus scrofa domesticus), Bynde, Nordrhein Westfalen, Germany

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

Indian miniature, animal kindness ahimsa
An Indian Rajput style miniature dating to 19th century showing Ahimsa. Ahimsa is a tenet of the Indian Religions (Hinduism)

Anna Pavlova with her pet swan Jack, c. 1905 (b / w photo)
XJF366806 Anna Pavlova with her pet swan Jack, c.1905 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Sealyham Riding a Sheep
Jimmie, a tame sheep belonging to Mr V. Payne, a garage proprietor of West Malling, Kent, takes its Sealyham doggy friend for piggy backs ! Date: 19 February 1937

Odysseus & Tame Animals
Odysseus and his men are amazed by a group of strangely tame wild animals - a lion licks Eurylochuss foot. Circe has cast a spell on them

Snowfall over the Kentmere fells of Ill Bell and Yoke in the Lake district UK with Highland Cattle in the foreground
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

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

Decorated elephant, Rajasthan, India

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

Domestic Rabbit, Lop-eared, adult female, sitting, dressed with Christmas hat

Lagotto Romagnolo, domestic dog, (Canidae), Lemgo, Nordrhein Westfalen, Germany

Feeding the Pigeons on steps of St. Pauls Cathedral, London. Date: 1925

Illustration by Cecil Aldin, terrier and pig
Illustration by Cecil Aldin -- a terrier and a domesticated pig named Peter running side by side across a farmyard in response to a whistle. Date: 1927

Fishing with Cormorants
Fishing using cormorants in China

Yogi and Peacock
A yogi who keeps a tame peacock

Snowfall over the Kentmere fells of Ill Bell and Yoke in the Lake district UK with Highland Cattle in the foreground
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

Fasanerie / Pheasantry (colour litho)
8666169 Fasanerie / Pheasantry (colour litho) by Christophe (Colomb, Georges) (1856-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fasanerie)

Boy covered in live lizards (b/w photo)
8664063 Boy covered in live lizards (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Boy covered in live lizards)

Boy lying in a hammock feeding a bird (chromolitho)
8677699 Boy lying in a hammock feeding a bird (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The spider of Paul Pellisson (colour litho)
8664103 The spider of Paul Pellisson (colour litho) by Job, pseudonym for Onfray de Breville, Jacques (1858-1931); Private Collection; (add.info)

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: 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

Solomon Enthroned as the King of the Three Worlds... c1780 (binding- 19th century). Creator: Unknown
Solomon Enthroned as the King of the Three Worlds. Album of Paintings and Calligraphy, c1780 (binding- 19th century). Calligraphic panels. By Hadrat-i-Amit al-Mu'minin Ali. 1781

Tame Elephants hunting a Wild Elephant, from a sketch by one of our special artists in India, 1876. Creator: Unknown
Tame Elephants hunting a Wild Elephant, from a sketch by one of our special artists in India, 1876. Royal visit by the future King Edward VII....his Royal Highness rode forth with a pack of tame

Panther presented to the Prince of Wales at Bankipore by the 109th Regiment, 1876. Creator: Unknown
Panther presented to the Prince of Wales at Bankipore by the 109th Regiment, 1876. The future King Edward VII in India....a remarkably fine panther, one of the largest species known

Bangala Raga, Fifth Wife of Megha Raga, Folio from a Ragamala (Garland of Melodies), 1700 or earlier Creator: Unknown
Bangala Raga, Fifth Wife of Megha Raga, Folio from a Ragamala (Garland of Melodies), 1700 or earlier

Solomon as the King of the Three Worlds, between c1775 and c1800. Creator: Unknown
Solomon as the King of the Three Worlds, between c1775 and c1800

Girls Playing with a Lion Cub, 1905-1906. Artist: Louis Valtat
Girls Playing with a Lion Cub, 1905-1906. Louis Valtat was born in Dieppe on 8 August, 1869. He studied at the Lycee Hoche in Versailles and applied for admission to the Ecole des Beaux Arts at 17

Allegory of the peaceful reigns of King Charles XI, 1693. Creator: David Klocker Ehrenstrahl
Allegory of the peaceful reigns of King Charles XI, 1693

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

Flying Foxes in the Gardens of the Zoological Society, Regent's-Park, 1856. Creator: Pearson
Flying Foxes in the Gardens of the Zoological Society, Regent's-Park, [London], 1856. The Flying Fox is the largest of the fruit-eating bats of India

Tamed and How, New Rochelle, NY, [193-]. Creators: Unknown, Charles H Harrison
Tamed and How, New Rochelle, NY, [193-]. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S. Works Progress Administration in 1935, was designed to conserve and develop the skills of theater workers

Tamed and How 2, New Rochelle, NY, [193-]. Creators: Unknown, Charles H Harrison
Tamed and How 2, New Rochelle, NY, [193-]. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S. Works Progress Administration in 1935, was designed to conserve and develop the skills of theater workers

Tamed and How 1, New Rochelle, NY, [193-]. Creators: Unknown, Charles H Harrison
Tamed and How 1, New Rochelle, NY, [193-]. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S. Works Progress Administration in 1935, was designed to conserve and develop the skills of theater workers

Tamed and How 2, Port Chester, NY, [1930s]. Creators: Unknown, Charles H Harrison
Tamed and How 2, Port Chester, NY, [1930s]. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S. Works Progress Administration in 1935, was designed to conserve and develop the skills of theater workers

Tamed and How 1, Port Chester, NY, [1930s]. Creators: Unknown, Charles H Harrison
Tamed and How 1, Port Chester, NY, [1930s]. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S. Works Progress Administration in 1935, was designed to conserve and develop the skills of theater workers

Tamed and How, Port Chester, NY, [1930s]. Creators: Unknown, Charles H Harrison
Tamed and How, Port Chester, NY, [1930s]. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S. Works Progress Administration in 1935, was designed to conserve and develop the skills of theater workers

Tame reindeer, between c1900 and c1930. Creator: Unknown
Tame reindeer, between c1900 and c1930

Russo-Japanese War - Propaganda - The Caged Russian Bear
A spectacular Russo-Japanese War propaganda postcard - The Caged Russian Bear peered at by Japanese children, women and soldiers in uniform. Date: circa 1905

Beluga whale (Delphinapterus leucas) swimming under ice, Arctic circle Dive Center, White Sea, Karelia, northern Russia. Captive

Golden Retriever puppy, 8 weeks, with Santa hat Golden Retriever puppy, 8 weeks, with Santa hat

Callisto, daughter of Lycaon, was beloved by Jupiter, who placed her among the stars as the Great Bear. Artistic, figurative impression of the Great Bear showing an elegant woman holding a polar

Whoever you are, Here is your Master (Love, the Conqueror) (oil on canvas)
CH402334 Whoever you are, Here is your Master (Love, the Conqueror) (oil on canvas) by Gerome, Jean Leon (1824-1904); 99.8x160 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

Placing a bear in charge of the flock of sheep! Ax-les-Thermes - a commune in the Arige department in the Occitanie region of south-western France. Date: circa 1910s

Laramie, Wyoming, USA - Black Bear Waffles
Summit Tavern on the Lincoln Highway (elevation 8835ft) - Laramie, Wyoming, USA - Black Bear Waffles - a Local celebrity! Date: circa 1930s

European robin (Erithacus rubecula) low angle view near church, Bristol, UK. January

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"Taming the Wild: A Journey of Compassion and Connection" In this captivating Indian miniature, we witness a timeless tale of animal kindness rooted in ahimsa. The gentle touch of humanity tames even the wildest creatures, as depicted by the domestic pig nuzzling against its caretaker's hand. Lord Walter Rothschild, known for his eccentricity, takes us on a zebra-drawn trap through an enchanting scene. It reminds us that with patience and understanding, even the most untamed beings can be guided towards harmony. Anna Pavlova's ethereal presence is elevated by her pet swan Jack in this black and white photograph from 1905. Their bond exemplifies how love transcends species boundaries, showcasing the beauty of taming animals through mutual affection. A Sealyham riding atop a sheep captures our attention with its whimsical charm. This delightful image reminds us that sometimes it is those considered "tame" who lead us on extraordinary adventures. The legendary Saint Francis stands fearlessly before the Wolf of Gubbio in an act of remarkable courage and compassion. Through his example, we learn that true strength lies not in domination but in forging connections based on respect and understanding. Odysseus' encounter with tame animals during his epic journey resonates deeply within our hearts. As he navigates treacherous waters, these loyal companions remind us that trust can bridge any divide between humans and wildlife. Snowfall blankets Ill Bell and Yoke in Lake District UK while Highland Cattle graze peacefully nearby—a serene tableau where nature's wildness coexists harmoniously with human presence. Tamed landscapes reflect our responsibility to protect both domesticated creatures and their untamed counterparts alike. An adorned elephant parades majestically amidst vibrant festivities—a symbol of cultural celebration intertwined with reverence for these magnificent beasts whose spirits are gently tamed by tradition rather than forceful dominance.