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"Horsemen: A Timeless Bond of Power and Grace" From the heart-stopping leap over a formidable fence in 1887 captured by Eadweard J Muybridge

Background imageHorsemen Collection: Man and horse jumping a fence, 1887 Artist: Eadweard J Muybridge

Man and horse jumping a fence, 1887 Artist: Eadweard J Muybridge
Man and horse jumping a fence, 1887. Eadweard J Muybridge was the first photographer to carry out the analysis of movement by sequence photography

Background imageHorsemen Collection: Shavington Day / Hunting

Shavington Day / Hunting
SHAVINGTON DAY A trial between rival packs and horsemen. Participating is the eccentric Shropshire Squire of Halston John Mytton (1796-1834)

Background imageHorsemen Collection: Archers on horseback, Central Asia

Archers on horseback, Central Asia
Warrior archers (Batyrs) on horseback, Central Asia (Kazakhstan area)

Background imageHorsemen Collection: Marcus Curtius, from the series The Roman Heroes, 1586. Creator: Hendrik Goltzius

Marcus Curtius, from the series The Roman Heroes, 1586. Creator: Hendrik Goltzius
Marcus Curtius, from the series The Roman Heroes, 1586

Background imageHorsemen Collection: Mexican horseman or Charro, Mexico

Mexican horseman or Charro, Mexico
Mexican horseman, known as a Charro, in traditional costume on his horse on a street in Mexico. Date: circa 1920

Background imageHorsemen Collection: Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse by Durer GERMANY Copyright: aACollectionLtd

Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse by Durer GERMANY Copyright: aACollectionLtd
Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse by Durer, GERMANY. NOTE: This image avail. up to 100MB. Call for details

Background imageHorsemen Collection: Wild Hunt of Norsemen

Wild Hunt of Norsemen
A troop of Norse horsemen and their dogs gallop through the night sky in pursuit of their prey

Background imageHorsemen Collection: Knight, Death and the Devil, 1513. Creator: Albrecht Durer

Knight, Death and the Devil, 1513. Creator: Albrecht Durer
Knight, Death and the Devil, 1513

Background imageHorsemen Collection: Two of the Horsemen of the Apocalypse, early 14th century

Two of the Horsemen of the Apocalypse, early 14th century. Illustration from Illuminated Manuscripts in the British Museum, Miniatures, Borders, and Initials by George F Warner, series I

Background imageHorsemen Collection: On the war path-Atsina, c1908. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis

On the war path-Atsina, c1908. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
On the war path-Atsina, c1908. Small band of Atsina men on horseback, some carrying staffs with feathers, one wearing a war bonnet

Background imageHorsemen Collection: Review of Rhode Island and Maine Troops, 1861. Creator: James Walker

Review of Rhode Island and Maine Troops, 1861. Creator: James Walker
Review of Rhode Island and Maine Troops, 1861

Background imageHorsemen Collection: Knight, Death, and the Devil, 1513. 1513. Creator: Albrecht Durer

Knight, Death, and the Devil, 1513. 1513. Creator: Albrecht Durer
Knight, Death, and the Devil, 1513

Background imageHorsemen Collection: A Horseman Trampling on a Fallen Foe, c1480 (1945). Artist: Leonardo da Vinci

A Horseman Trampling on a Fallen Foe, c1480 (1945). Artist: Leonardo da Vinci
A Horseman Trampling on a Fallen Foe, c1480 (1945). From The Drawings of Leonardo da Vinci. [Reynal & Hitchcock, New York, 1945]

Background imageHorsemen Collection: 12th Lancers, 1889

12th Lancers, 1889. A print from a supplement of The Army and Navy Gazette, (London, 5 October 1889)

Background imageHorsemen Collection: Odins Wild Hunt

Odins Wild Hunt
ODIN Odins wild hunt

Background imageHorsemen Collection: General Robert Lee and his staff, Gettysburg, PA (colour litho)

General Robert Lee and his staff, Gettysburg, PA (colour litho)
3095844 General Robert Lee and his staff, Gettysburg, PA (colour litho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: General Robert Lee and his staff, Gettysburg, PA)

Background imageHorsemen Collection: Cavaliers taking refreshments outside an Inn

Cavaliers taking refreshments outside an Inn
CH27401 Cavaliers taking refreshments outside an Inn by Herring Snr, John Frederick (1795-1865); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

Background imageHorsemen Collection: A mounted man hunting birds with a falcon, early 18th century. Creator: Unknown

A mounted man hunting birds with a falcon, early 18th century. Creator: Unknown
A mounted man hunting birds with a falcon, early 18th century

Background imageHorsemen Collection: Denham Bridge upon the Tavy, 1780-1830. Creator: William Payne

Denham Bridge upon the Tavy, 1780-1830. Creator: William Payne
Denham Bridge upon the Tavy, 1780-1830

Background imageHorsemen Collection: Full Cry - Tom Clarke, Huntsman of the Old Berkshire, c1879. Creator: Unknown

Full Cry - Tom Clarke, Huntsman of the Old Berkshire, c1879. Creator: Unknown
Full Cry" - Tom Clarke, Huntsman of the Old Berkshire, c1879. The Old Berkshire Hunt in Oxfordshire dates back to 1830. From " The Book of the Horse", by S. Sidney

Background imageHorsemen Collection: The Angel of Revelation, c. 1805 (w / c, pen & ink over graphite)

The Angel of Revelation, c. 1805 (w / c, pen & ink over graphite)
XOS1127623 The Angel of Revelation, c.1805 (w/c, pen & ink over graphite) by Blake, William (1757-1827); 39.3x26.2 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; (add.info.: Book of Revelation)

Background imageHorsemen Collection: The Canterbury Pilgrimage, late 15th century, (1843). Artist: Henry Shaw

The Canterbury Pilgrimage, late 15th century, (1843). Artist: Henry Shaw
The Canterbury Pilgrimage, late 15th century, (1843). A 19th-century version of Chaucers pilgrims from a manuscript of Lydgates Storie of Thebes

Background imageHorsemen Collection: Over the hills of Nevada

Over the hills of Nevada
American cowboys on the trail over the hills of Nevada. Date: circa 1950s

Background imageHorsemen Collection: Bridge - Pont de Ghazirah - Cairo

Bridge - Pont de Ghazirah - Cairo
Pont de Ghazirah - Bridge over the Nile at Cairo built by a French Ironworks. When Egypt became British, the two statues of the (very English) lions were added!

Background imageHorsemen Collection: Horsemen 3 - Thessalonia

Horsemen 3 - Thessalonia
THESSALONIANS : renowned for their horse-breeding and their equestrian skills, these people of eastern Greece are depicted here defending their country against the Romans

Background imageHorsemen Collection: Horsemen 1 - Centaurs

Horsemen 1 - Centaurs
CENTAURS : these legendary creatures of Greek mythology combine the attributes of horse and man. Whether they eat human food or subsist on oats is not recorded

Background imageHorsemen Collection: Buman (Illig Qaghan), founder of Kaghanate Bum�an (Illig Qaghan)

Buman (Illig Qaghan), founder of Kaghanate Bum�an (Illig Qaghan)
Bumin Khagan (Illig Qaghan, reigned 551-552), founder of the Turkic Kaghanate. This form of government was typical for the Eurasian Steppe from the 6th to the 10th century. circa 6th century

Background imageHorsemen Collection: Ancient Kazakh warriors (Batyrs), Kazakhstan

Ancient Kazakh warriors (Batyrs), Kazakhstan
Ancient Kazakh warriors (Batyrs) in battle dress on horseback, with Turkic military equipment and armour, Kazakhstan

Background imageHorsemen Collection: Cowboy herding a herd of Yilki horses sunset, Hurmetci, Hacilar District, Kayseri Province

Cowboy herding a herd of Yilki horses sunset, Hurmetci, Hacilar District, Kayseri Province, Cappadocia, Central Anatolia Region, Turkey

Background imageHorsemen Collection: Cowboy riding horse on salt Lake Tuz at sunset, Karamollausagi, Sereflikochisar, Ankara Province

Cowboy riding horse on salt Lake Tuz at sunset, Karamollausagi, Sereflikochisar, Ankara Province, Central Anatolia Region, Turkey

Background imageHorsemen Collection: Cowboy riding horse on salt Lake Tuz at sunset, Karamollausagi, Sereflikochisar, Ankara Province

Cowboy riding horse on salt Lake Tuz at sunset, Karamollausagi, Sereflikochisar, Ankara Province, Central Anatolia Region, Turkey

Background imageHorsemen Collection: Cowboy prancing on horse at sunset, Hurmetci, Hacilar District, Kayseri Province, Cappadocia

Cowboy prancing on horse at sunset, Hurmetci, Hacilar District, Kayseri Province, Cappadocia, Central Anatolia Region, Turkey

Background imageHorsemen Collection: Cowboy prancing on horse at sunset, Hurmetci, Hacilar District, Kayseri Province, Cappadocia

Cowboy prancing on horse at sunset, Hurmetci, Hacilar District, Kayseri Province, Cappadocia, Central Anatolia Region, Turkey

Background imageHorsemen Collection: Cowboy herding a herd of Yilki horses sunset, Hurmetci, Hacilar District, Kayseri Province

Cowboy herding a herd of Yilki horses sunset, Hurmetci, Hacilar District, Kayseri Province, Cappadocia, Central Anatolia Region, Turkey

Background imageHorsemen Collection: Cowboy herding a herd of Yilki horses sunset, Hurmetci, Hacilar District, Kayseri Province

Cowboy herding a herd of Yilki horses sunset, Hurmetci, Hacilar District, Kayseri Province, Cappadocia, Central Anatolia Region, Turkey

Background imageHorsemen Collection: Cowboys along Wind River, near Dubois, Wyoming, USA

Cowboys along Wind River, near Dubois, Wyoming, USA

Background imageHorsemen Collection: London Strike. Police escort for one van. between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service

London Strike. Police escort for one van. between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
London Strike. Police escort for one van. between c1910 and c1915

Background imageHorsemen Collection: King George V at Trooping of Colors, May 1911. Creator: Bain News Service

King George V at Trooping of Colors, May 1911. Creator: Bain News Service
King George V at Trooping of Colors, May 1911. Shows King George V Trooping the Colour, for the first time in May 1911 in front of the Admiralty Extension Building

Background imageHorsemen Collection: Artillery hike, San Antonio, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service

Artillery hike, San Antonio, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Artillery hike, San Antonio, between c1910 and c1915

Background imageHorsemen Collection: President Diaz, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service

President Diaz, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
President Diaz, between c1910 and c1915

Background imageHorsemen Collection: Juarez, Adobe house riddled, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service

Juarez, Adobe house riddled, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Juarez, Adobe house riddled, between c1910 and c1915

Background imageHorsemen Collection: Mounted Trumpeter, Household Infantry, London, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service

Mounted Trumpeter, Household Infantry, London, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Mounted Trumpeter, Household Infantry, London, between c1910 and c1915

Background imageHorsemen Collection: Aldermen Challenge King's Pursuivant at Temple Bar, London, 1910. Creator: Bain News Service

Aldermen Challenge King's Pursuivant at Temple Bar, London, 1910. Creator: Bain News Service
Aldermen Challenge King's Pursuivant at Temple Bar, London, 1910

Background imageHorsemen Collection: The Lost Trail, 1856. Creator: Charles Ferdinand Wimar

The Lost Trail, 1856. Creator: Charles Ferdinand Wimar
The Lost Trail, 1856. A group of Indian warriors on horseback searching for the trail of some enemy in one of the canyons of the lower Missouri River at dawn

Background imageHorsemen Collection: Hussars on a Sortie, 1913. Creator: August Macke

Hussars on a Sortie, 1913. Creator: August Macke
Hussars on a Sortie, 1913

Background imageHorsemen Collection: Friends Or Foes? (The Scout), 1902-05. Creator: Frederic Remington

Friends Or Foes? (The Scout), 1902-05. Creator: Frederic Remington
Friends Or Foes? (The Scout), 1902-05. A solitary Blackfoot Indian leans forward on his horse, gazing across a snowy landscape at the lights of a distant encampment

Background imageHorsemen Collection: Austria - Army Commissary Train, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service

Austria - Army Commissary Train, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Austria - Army Commissary Train, between c1910 and c1915

Background imageHorsemen Collection: Bulgar Big Siege Gun, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service

Bulgar Big Siege Gun, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Bulgar Big Siege Gun, between c1910 and c1915

Background imageHorsemen Collection: Austrian Chasseurs, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service

Austrian Chasseurs, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Austrian Chasseurs, between c1910 and c1915

Background imageHorsemen Collection: A Sportsman With His Family Instructing Woodmen To Chop Up A Felled Tree, c1816

A Sportsman With His Family Instructing Woodmen To Chop Up A Felled Tree, c1816. Creator: Thomas Rowlandson
A Sportsman With His Family Instructing Woodmen To Chop Up A Felled Tree, c1816

Background imageHorsemen Collection: Dismounted: The Fourth Troopers Moving The Led Horses, 1890. Creator: Frederic Remington

Dismounted: The Fourth Troopers Moving The Led Horses, 1890. Creator: Frederic Remington
Dismounted: The Fourth Troopers Moving The Led Horses, 1890. The horses in Remington's painting thunder towards us, kicking up clouds of dust

Background imageHorsemen Collection: The Four Horsemen Of The Apocalypse, c1915-35. Creator: Hermann Wohler

The Four Horsemen Of The Apocalypse, c1915-35. Creator: Hermann Wohler
The Four Horsemen Of The Apocalypse, c1915-35

Background imageHorsemen Collection: The Wounded Bunkie, 1896. Creator: Frederic Remington

The Wounded Bunkie, 1896. Creator: Frederic Remington
The Wounded Bunkie, 1896. A cavalryman attempts to help his wounded bunkmate to safety. The bullet hole visible in the bunkie's chest

Background imageHorsemen Collection: The Wiltshire Champion Coursing Meeting at Stonehenge, 1865. Creator: Unknown

The Wiltshire Champion Coursing Meeting at Stonehenge, 1865. Creator: Unknown
The Wiltshire Champion Coursing Meeting at Stonehenge, 1865. Engraving of a sketch by Mr. G. B. Goddard, representing...the trysting-place for the coursers on one or two mornings during "the

Background imageHorsemen Collection: Labor Day parade, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service

Labor Day parade, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Labor Day parade, between c1910 and c1915

Background imageHorsemen Collection: Admiral Sir Michael Seymour presenting the Victoria Cross, on Southsea Common... 1865

Admiral Sir Michael Seymour presenting the Victoria Cross, on Southsea Common... 1865. Creator: Unknown
Admiral Sir Michael Seymour presenting the Victoria Cross, on Southsea Common, to three of the Naval Brigade engaged at Simonosaki, 1865. Engraving of a sketch by Mr. F. L. Bedwell

Background imageHorsemen Collection: Finding the remains of the lost explorers Harding, Panter, and Goldwyer...North-West Australia

Finding the remains of the lost explorers Harding, Panter, and Goldwyer...North-West Australia, 1865 Creator: Unknown
Finding the remains of the lost explorers Harding, Panter, and Goldwyer, near Lagrange Bay, North-West Australia, 1865. Engraving of a sketch by Mr. D. Francisco. Mr

Background imageHorsemen Collection: Review and Sham Fight of the Dover and Shorncliffe Garrisons at Round Down, Folkestone, 1865

Review and Sham Fight of the Dover and Shorncliffe Garrisons at Round Down, Folkestone, 1865. Creator: Unknown
Review and Sham Fight of the Dover and Shorncliffe Garrisons at Round Down, Folkestone, 1865. The troops were formed into two divisions...the infantry brigade occupying the hill on the cliff

Background imageHorsemen Collection: Cutting the First Turf of the Great Southern Railway at Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand

Cutting the First Turf of the Great Southern Railway at Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand, 1865. Creator: Unknown
Cutting the First Turf of the Great Southern Railway at Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand, 1865. Engraving from a sketch by Mr. W. B

Background imageHorsemen Collection: Review of French troops on the Place Napoleon at Cherbourg, 1865. Creator: Unknown

Review of French troops on the Place Napoleon at Cherbourg, 1865. Creator: Unknown
Review of French troops on the Place Napoleon at Cherbourg, [northern France], 1865. The subject of our Illustration...from a sketch by our special artist

Background imageHorsemen Collection: General view of the agricultural show at Battersea, 1862. Creator: Unknown

General view of the agricultural show at Battersea, 1862. Creator: Unknown
General view of the agricultural show at Battersea, [London], 1862....the society has seldom pitched its tent in a nicer spot than the fields of Battersea

Background imageHorsemen Collection: The Lady Godiva procession at Coventry, 1862. Creator: Unknown

The Lady Godiva procession at Coventry, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The Lady Godiva procession at Coventry, 1862. Lady Godiva was represented by Mdme. Letitia. The lady was dressed in silk fleshings [to simulate nudity]

Background imageHorsemen Collection: Goodwood Races: the Chesterfield Cup - Leonora and the Spectre Lover, 1865. Creator: Unknown

Goodwood Races: the Chesterfield Cup - Leonora and the Spectre Lover, 1865. Creator: Unknown
Goodwood Races: the Chesterfield Cup - Leonora and the Spectre Lover, 1865. One of the silver cups, ...or pieces of plate, which formed the principal prizes won at Goodwood races last week

Background imageHorsemen Collection: The Last Days of the Confederate Government...crossing the Pe-Dee River, North Carolina, 1865

The Last Days of the Confederate Government...crossing the Pe-Dee River, North Carolina, 1865. Creator: Unknown
The Last Days of the Confederate Government: the train of the Confederates crossing the Pe-Dee River, North Carolina, 1865....from a sketch by our special artist...[showing] the ex-President's

Background imageHorsemen Collection: The Elections in the Metropolitan Boroughs: Lambeth...the nomination at Kennington Park, 1865

The Elections in the Metropolitan Boroughs: Lambeth...the nomination at Kennington Park, 1865. Creator: Unknown
The Elections in the Metropolitan Boroughs: Lambeth election: the nomination at Kennington Park, [London], 1865. View in front of the main entrance to Kennington Park

Background imageHorsemen Collection: The Spring Meeting at Yokohama: race of the Japanese officers...the start... 1865. Creator: Unknown

The Spring Meeting at Yokohama: race of the Japanese officers...the start... 1865. Creator: Unknown
The Spring Meeting at Yokohama: race of the Japanese officers - the start, 1865. Our Special Artist and Correspondent at Yokohama writes as follows

Background imageHorsemen Collection: Arrivals for the Horse Show at the Agricultural Hall, Islington, 1865. Creator: Unknown

Arrivals for the Horse Show at the Agricultural Hall, Islington, 1865. Creator: Unknown
Arrivals for the Horse Show at the Agricultural Hall, Islington, [London], 1865. A magnificent pair of bay "Wimbushes" took the carriage-horse prize, beating Mr

Background imageHorsemen Collection: The Volunteer Review in Hyde Park: general view, 1864. Creator: Unknown

The Volunteer Review in Hyde Park: general view, 1864. Creator: Unknown
The Volunteer Review in Hyde Park [London]: general view, 1864....the Prince and Princess of Wales came not only to witness the affair

Background imageHorsemen Collection: The Volunteer Review in Hyde Park: the Princess of Wales and her suite, 1864. Creator: Unknown

The Volunteer Review in Hyde Park: the Princess of Wales and her suite, 1864. Creator: Unknown
The Volunteer Review in Hyde Park [London]: the Princess of Wales and her suite, 1864....the Prince and Princess of Wales came not only to witness the affair

Background imageHorsemen Collection: The Volunteer Review in Hyde Park: the Prince of Wales and his staff, 1864. Creator: Unknown

The Volunteer Review in Hyde Park: the Prince of Wales and his staff, 1864. Creator: Unknown
The Volunteer Review in Hyde Park [London]: the Prince of Wales and his staff, 1864....the Prince and Princess of Wales came not only to witness the affair

Background imageHorsemen Collection: Illustrations of the War in Denmark: barrack life of Danish soldiers: Sunday afternoon, 1864

Illustrations of the War in Denmark: barrack life of Danish soldiers: Sunday afternoon, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Illustrations of the War in Denmark: barrack life of Danish soldiers: Sunday afternoon, 1864. Engraving...illustrating the barrack life of the Danish soldiers at Sundsmark, in the Isle of Alsen

Background imageHorsemen Collection: 'John of the Syde', by F. Weekes, in the Exhibition of the British Institution, 1864

"John of the Syde", by F. Weekes, in the Exhibition of the British Institution, 1864. Creator: W Thomas
"John of the Syde", by F. Weekes, in the Exhibition of the British Institution, 1864. Engraving of a painting. Mosstroopers and Border freebooters, with their adventures

Background imageHorsemen Collection: The War in Denmark: Prussian outpost at the corner of Büffel-Koppel Wood... 1864. Creator: Unknown

The War in Denmark: Prussian outpost at the corner of Büffel-Koppel Wood... 1864. Creator: Unknown
The War in Denmark: Prussian outpost at the corner of Buffel-Koppel Wood - from a sketch by our special artist, 1864. View of...one of those rude straw huts improvised for the shelter of the Prussian

Background imageHorsemen Collection: The Volunteer Review at Blackheath, near Guildford, on Easter Monday, 1864. Creator: Unknown

The Volunteer Review at Blackheath, near Guildford, on Easter Monday, 1864. Creator: Unknown
The Volunteer Review at Blackheath, near Guildford, on Easter Monday, 1864. View of...the military evolutions of Easter Monday on Blackheath - an open piece of undulating ground

Background imageHorsemen Collection: The War in Denmark: Marshal von Wrangel, the Prussian Commander-In-Chief, at Hadersleben... 1864

The War in Denmark: Marshal von Wrangel, the Prussian Commander-In-Chief, at Hadersleben... 1864. Creator: Unknown
The War in Denmark: Marshal von Wrangel, the Prussian Commander-In-Chief, at Hadersleben - from a sketch by our special artist

Background imageHorsemen Collection: Scenes in Japan: the Governor of Kanagawa and suite going to a fire - by our special artist, 1864

Scenes in Japan: the Governor of Kanagawa and suite going to a fire - by our special artist, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Scenes in Japan: the Governor of Kanagawa and suite going to a fire - by our special artist, 1864. Engraving from...a Sketch by Mr

Background imageHorsemen Collection: The War in Denmark: a skirmish near Fredericia, 1864. Creator: Unknown

The War in Denmark: a skirmish near Fredericia, 1864. Creator: Unknown
The War in Denmark: a skirmish near Fredericia, 1864. A skirmish between the Danes and Austrians during the Second Schleswig War. From "Illustrated London News", 1864

Background imageHorsemen Collection: Illustrations of the War in Denmark: artillery baggage-waggons encamped near Kolding, 1864

Illustrations of the War in Denmark: artillery baggage-waggons encamped near Kolding, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Illustrations of the War in Denmark: [Austrian] artillery baggage-waggons encamped near Kolding, 1864. It will be remembered that the town of Kolding is on the frontier of Jutland and Schleswig

Background imageHorsemen Collection: The War in Schleswig: High-Street, Hadersleben - from a sketch by our special artist, 1864

The War in Schleswig: High-Street, Hadersleben - from a sketch by our special artist, 1864. Creator: Unknown
The War in Schleswig: High-Street, Hadersleben - from a sketch by our special artist, 1864. View of...the principal street of Hadersleben

Background imageHorsemen Collection: The War in Schleswig: Prussian ammunition-train entering Flensburg - by our special artist, 1864

The War in Schleswig: Prussian ammunition-train entering Flensburg - by our special artist, 1864. Creator: Unknown
The War in Schleswig: Prussian ammunition-train entering Flensburg - from a sketch by our special artist, 1864....the Prussians...have brought up heavy siege-guns and trains of ammunition

Background imageHorsemen Collection: Indian drummer and trumpet player

Indian drummer and trumpet player
5614311 Indian drummer and trumpet player; (add.info.: Indian drummer and trumpet player. Part of the Grand Carousel given by Louis XIV in front of the Tuileries, Paris, France, 5th June 1662)

Background imageHorsemen Collection: Turkish drummer and trumpet player

Turkish drummer and trumpet player
5614306 Turkish drummer and trumpet player; (add.info.: Turkish drummer and trumpet player. Part of the Grand Carousel given by Louis XIV in front of the Tuileries, Paris, France, 5th June 1662)

Background imageHorsemen Collection: Engraving depicting Tibetan horsemen on native ponies, armed with spears and guns

Engraving depicting Tibetan horsemen on native ponies, armed with spears and guns
3521185 Engraving depicting Tibetan horsemen on native ponies, armed with spears and guns; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Tibetan horsemen on native ponies)

Background imageHorsemen Collection: Alexander the Great (356-323 BC). 18th century (Persian manuscript in Islamic style illustrating)

Alexander the Great (356-323 BC). 18th century (Persian manuscript in Islamic style illustrating the 12th century)
542704 Alexander the Great (356-323 BC). 18th century (Persian manuscript in Islamic style illustrating the 12th century Persian poet Nezami Book of Alexander the Great (Eskandar-nameh)); (add.info)



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"Horsemen: A Timeless Bond of Power and Grace" From the heart-stopping leap over a formidable fence in 1887 captured by Eadweard J Muybridge, to the exhilarating Shavington Day hunting scene that echoes through history, these images depict the enduring allure of horsemen. As we traverse Denham Bridge upon the Tavy with William Payne's brushstrokes, we are transported to an era where horseback riding was not merely a mode of transportation but a symbol of nobility and adventure. The equestrian prowess showcased in Marcus Curtius' depiction from The Roman Heroes series reminds us of the indomitable spirit that lies within both man and beast. Venturing across continents, we encounter the Mexican Charro astride his majestic steed, embodying centuries-old traditions rooted in honor and skill. Meanwhile, Norse mythology unveils its Wild Hunt galloping through stormy skies, their presence evoking both fear and awe. In moments frozen by time itself, General Robert Lee's resolute figure emerges amidst Gettysburg's chaos - a testament to courage on horseback during one of America's darkest hours. Albrecht Durer's Knight stands defiantly against Death and Devil alike; his unwavering determination echoing throughout generations. Leonardo da Vinci masterfully captures a Horseman Trampling on a Fallen Foe - an embodiment of victory over adversity etched into our collective memory. And as early 14th-century artists bring forth apocalyptic visions with their Four Horsemen imagery or reveal celestial beings like The Angel of Revelation depicted by delicate watercolors and ink sketches – they remind us that horses have long been intertwined with tales foretelling destiny. Through these diverse depictions spanning centuries and cultures, one thing remains constant: the bond between man and horse is unbreakable.

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