Hobbyhorse Collection

Muriel Dawson Sketchbook Sketch Book Toy Toys
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Satire of major American political figures, 1838
1576434 Satire of major American political figures, 1838; (add.info.: All on hobbies, gee up, gee ho!' The major figures in American national politics in 1838 are gently satirized)

Head of a Hobbyhorse, Bamana, late 1800s-early 1900s (wood, metal)
491181 Head of a Hobbyhorse, Bamana, late 1800s-early 1900s (wood, metal) by African School; h:40.70 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

A Young Boy on a Hobbyhorse, with other Children Playing in a Garden, (oil on canvas)
990241 A Young Boy on a Hobbyhorse, with other Children Playing in a Garden, (oil on canvas) by Mercier, Philippe (1689-1760); 75.6x89.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Two Shop-Front Designs: A Perfume Sellers and a Toyshop, c. 1880-95 (colour litho)
STC414267 Two Shop-Front Designs: A Perfume Sellers and a Toyshop, c.1880-95 (colour litho) by Binet, Rene (1866-1911); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; French, out of copyright

A Mother Holding a Hobbyhorse, Playing with her Child, (oil on canvas)
824233 A Mother Holding a Hobbyhorse, Playing with her Child, (oil on canvas) by Gardner, Daniel (1750-1805); 97.8x89 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Mother Holding a Hobbyhorse)

Blue and white brushpot painted with a lady and boys playing on hobbyhorses in a garden
PFR205936 Blue and white brushpot painted with a lady and boys playing on hobbyhorses in a garden, Chongzheng, 1630-44 (porcelain) (see 205937) by Chinese School (17th century); height

A round dance in the main city square, from Old Nuremberg
STC205082 A round dance in the main city square, from Old Nurembergs Customs and Practices in Games and Songs, re-published 1831 (colour litho) by German School; Private Collection; (add.info)

Medieval tilting games or quintain
Boy on rolling trestle with spear tilting at a fixed quintain (top), soldier in armour attacking a pel quintain (left) and a saracen quintain (right)

A velocipede race at Jardin du Luxembourg in 1818 after an engraving of the time
PER326528 A velocipede race at Jardin du Luxembourg in 1818 after an engraving of the time, engraved by P. Comte (19th century) (colour engraving) by Duvaux

Blue and white jar painted with boys at play on hobbyhorses, Wanli or Chongzheng
PFR206094 Blue and white jar painted with boys at play on hobbyhorses, Wanli or Chongzheng, 1600-30 (porcelain) (see 206093, 206095)

The Return from the Kermesse (panel)
MHB68179 The Return from the Kermesse (panel) by Brueghel, Pieter the Younger (c.1564-1638); Private Collection; Flemish, out of copyright

Head Hobbyhorse late 1800s-early 1900s Western Sudan
Head of a Hobbyhorse, late 1800s-early 1900s. Western Sudan, Mali, Bamana, late 19th-early 20th century. Wood, metal; overall: 40.7 cm (16 in.)

Unicorn a089655
The Unicorn of the Westminster Morris Men with a stick dance in progress. Photographed at Arkesden, Essex in 1954

Duchess of Marlborough and Lady Spencer
Caroline, Duchess of Marlborough (1743-1811, nee Russell) wife of George Spencer, 4th Duke of Marlborough, seen here with Lady Spencer (either her mother-in-law or sister-in-law)

Engraving of Pedestrian Hobby Bicycle
Coloured engraving titled Modern Pegasus or Dandy Hobbies in Full Speed. By Thomas Tegg of 111 Cheapside, 1813

Pug Peter -- dog on wooden horse drawn by mice
Pug Peter -- Triumphal March of the Mice. A dog sitting on a wooden horse drawn by mice. Date: 1905

Little boy playing with his toys
A little boy playing with his toys and riding a hobby horse

Woman riding a hobby horse on board ship
A woman riding a hobby horse on board ship. Date: 1930s

The Hobby Horse, c. 1840 (oil on canvas)
XOS4225 The Hobby Horse, c.1840 (oil on canvas) by North American, (19th century); 103.5x101.6 cm; National Gallery of Art, Washington DC

Dancing farmers during a village festival, Jan van de Velde II, P. Leijenaar, 1652 - 1673

Plate with a Winged Putto on a Hobbyhorse; Unknown; Possible Urbino area, Venice, or Pesaro, Italy, Europe; about 1510 - 1520; Tin-glazed earthenware; Object: H: 2.38 x Diam

Children Playing with a Hobby Horse, Joseph Francis Nollekens, 1702-1748, Flemish

SEVEN AGES OF MAN, 1485. Woodcut

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"Hobbyhorse: A Timeless Playmate and Symbol of Imagination" Unicorns, wooden heads, and oil-painted canvases - the world of hobbyhorses is a captivating one. From late 1800s to early 1900s Bamana craftsmanship to vibrant lithographs depicting toyshops, these objects have been cherished throughout history. In an enchanting oil painting, we witness a young boy galloping on his hobbyhorse while other children frolic in a garden. The joyous scene captures the essence of childhood playfulness and imagination. Step into a bygone era with two shop-front designs showcasing a perfume seller's boutique and a toyshop from the late 19th century. These colorful lithographs transport us back in time when hobbyhorses were popular playthings for children. The whimsical engraving "Mr Punch on Hector the Horse" takes us even further back to 1828, where we see this iconic character riding atop his trusty steed. It reminds us that hobbyhorses have long been part of our cultural heritage. A mother tenderly holds her child as they engage in playful bonding over their shared love for hobbyhorses in another exquisite oil painting. This heartwarming image speaks volumes about the timeless connection between parents and their little ones. Delicate blue and white brushpots adorned with scenes of ladies and boys playing on hobbyhorses transport us to tranquil gardens where imaginations run wild. These intricate pieces showcase both artistic beauty and the enduring appeal of these equestrian companions. Traveling across continents, we find ourselves witnessing medieval tilting games or quintain competitions that involved knights charging at targets on horseback—a precursor to modern-day jousting tournaments—where horses played pivotal roles as symbols of strength and skill. Fast forward to Jardin du Luxembourg in 1818; velocipede races captivate spectators who marvel at riders pedaling furiously on their early bicycles.