Horsewoman Collection

CHAUCER: CANTERBURY TALES. The Wife of Bath. A page from a facsimile of the Ellesmere manuscript of Geoffrey Chaucers Canterbury Tales, c1410

The Maid, 1900-1918. Artist: Frank Craig
The Maid, 1900-1918. Joan of Arc (1412-1431), the Maid of Orleans, at the head of French cavalry

CIRCUS POSTER, 1920s. American poster for Ringling Bros and Barnum & Bailey circus, 1920s

LADY GODIVA, 11th CENTURY. Wife of Leofric, Earl of Mercia. Anglo-Saxon gentlewoman, patron of the arts, equestrienne, and tax protester. Lady Godiva riding nude on a horse

COWGIRL, c1920. Josie Sedgwick showing the use of a lariat. Photograph, c1920

Papa Chrysantheme at the New Circus. Artist: Toulouse-Lautrec, Henri, de (1864-1901)
Papa Chrysantheme at the New Circus. Found in the collection of Musee d Orsay, Paris

BRYULLOV, Karl. The Horsewoman
BRYULLOV, Karl Pavlovitch (1799-1852). A Rider. 1832. Portrait of Giovanina and Amacilia Pacini, the Foster Children of Countess Yu. P. Samoilova. Romanticism. Oil on canvas. RUSSIA. MOSCOW. Moscow

Silhouette of hunting scene
Silhouette of a hunting scene, showing a horsewoman leaping a stream while a dog follows the scent of the fox

CIRCUS POSTER, 1899. Equestrienne Ada Castello on an American circus poster, c1899

Tatler front-cover: The Countess of Dudley
Daughter of the Hon. Guy Charteris and a cousin of the Earl of Wemyss and March, the Countess of Dudley married the third Earl in 1943

Woman Riding Habit L Amazone 1856 Oil canvas
Artokoloro

Pack horse [i.e. packhorse]-Apsaroke, c1908. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Pack horse [i.e. packhorse]-Apsaroke, c1908. Apsaroke woman on horseback, packhorse beside her

The Volunteer Field-Day at Brighton: arrival of volunteers on the racecourse, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The Volunteer Field-Day at Brighton: arrival of volunteers on the racecourse, 1862. Nothing could be finer than the approach of something like 12, 000 men in close column, at quick march

Farhad Carves a Milk Channel for Shirin, Folio 74 from a Khamsa (Quintet)... A.H. 931 / A
Farhad Carves a Milk Channel for Shirin, Folio 74 from a Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami, A.H. 931/A.D. 1524-25

Moving-Apsaroke, c1908. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Moving-Apsaroke, c1908. Apsaroke woman on horseback along stream bank by cliff, packhorse beside her

A smart horsewoman poses by her horse. Date: 1928

Horsewoman, 1948 (colour etching and drypoint)
991035 Horsewoman, 1948 (colour etching and drypoint) by Icart, Louis (1888-1950); 66.5x55 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Horsewoman. Louis Icart (1888-1950). Colour etching and drypoint

Inez Milholland Boissevain at the National American Woman Suffrage Association parade, 1913 (b / w photo)
5854182 Inez Milholland Boissevain at the National American Woman Suffrage Association parade, 1913 (b/w photo) by Bain, George Grantham - Bain News Service (1865-1944)

Autumn Landscape with Horsemen (oil on canvas)
476802 Autumn Landscape with Horsemen (oil on canvas) by Sinding, Otto Ludvig (1842-1909); 85 x 1111 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Hostlandskap med ryttere.); Photo © O. Vaering

Americans on an Outing (Amerikajin yuko no zu), 1860. Creator: Yoshikazu
Americans on an Outing (Amerikajin yuko no zu), 1860

America (Amerika), 1860. Creator: Utagawa Hiroshige III
America (Amerika), 1860

A woman from Ohara on horseback, Japan, 1834. Creator: Katsushika Taito
A woman from Ohara on horseback, Japan, 1834

Shichiri Beach at Enoshima (Enoshima Shichirigahama), c. 1789 / 1818
Shichiri Beach at Enoshima (Enoshima Shichirigahama), c. 1789/1818

The Great Harbor in London, England (Egirisu, Rondon taiko), 1862. Creator: Utagawa Hiroshige II
The Great Harbor in London, England (Egirisu, Rondon taiko), 1862. An imaginary view of the port of London. Crowds throng London Bridge with boats from France, China and Russia in the background

Wrathful Form of the Goddess Saraswati (Magzor Gyalmo) or Palden Llamo, 20th century

Merchants of Yokohama: French Woman on Horseback (Yokohama shokan)
Merchants of Yokohama: French Woman on Horseback (Yokohama shokan, Furansujin umanori no zu), 1861

France (Furansukoku), from the Countries of Europe (Yoroppa-shu no uchi), 1862

English (Igirisujin), from the series "A Collection of Various Countries
English (Igirisujin), from the series " A Collection of Various Countries (Bankoku zukushi)", 1860

Equestrienne, Tang dynasty (A. D. 618-907), c. 725 / 750. Creator: Unknown
Equestrienne, Tang dynasty (A.D. 618-907), c. 725/750. A female figure with a round face in a full orange robe is bent almost wearily as she rides a horse

Caesar and Cleopatra Enjoying Themselves from The Story of Caesar and Cleopatra, Flanders
Caesar and Cleopatra Enjoying Themselves, from The Story of Caesar and Cleopatra, Flanders, c. 1680. Woven at the workshop of Gerard Peemans, after a design by Justus van Egmont

The Stag Hunt, from Pastoral Hunting Scenes, Aubusson, c. 1775. Creator: Unknown
The Stag Hunt, from Pastoral Hunting Scenes, Aubusson, c. 1775. Presumably woven at the workshop of Leonard Roby, France, after an engraving by Jacques Philippe Lebas after Philips Wouwerman

Young Woman on the Back of a Horse Attended by a Female Driver, 1813

The Bridle Path, from the series, Views in Central Park, New York, Part 2, 1864

Plate 5: female figure on horseback and a male figure with a dog standing in a stream, pointing to a waterfall at left in the background

At the Circus: Horsewoman; Au cirque: ecuyere, 1888 (oil on vellum)
1768327 At the Circus: Horsewoman; Au cirque: ecuyere, 1888 (oil on vellum) by Toulouse-Lautrec, Henri de (1864-1901); 26.7 (diam) cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: At the Circus)

The character Penelope Drake from the novel, Cowardice Court, by George Barr McCutcheon (litho)
6001443 The character Penelope Drake from the novel, Cowardice Court, by George Barr McCutcheon (litho) by Fisher, Harrison (1875-1934); Private Collection; (add.info)

Rotten Row, London (colour litho)
3096633 Rotten Row, London (colour litho) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rotten Row, London)

Good horsewoman
Lady wearing a top hat and riding attire feeding her horse. Date: circa 1905

Young woman in her riding habit sitting with her dogs (colour litho)
6001506 Young woman in her riding habit sitting with her dogs (colour litho) by Fisher, Harrison (1875-1934); Private Collection; (add.info.: Young woman in her riding habit sitting with her dogs)

Woman in a Riding Habit (L Amazone), 1856 (oil on canvas)
3746311 Woman in a Riding Habit (L Amazone), 1856 (oil on canvas) by Courbet, Gustave (1819-77); 115.6x89.2 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Hungarian horsewoman in action. circa 1898

Horsewoman riding side-saddle at Longchamp racetrack, 1801. (handcoloured copperplate engraving)
5986633 Horsewoman riding side-saddle at Longchamp racetrack, 1801. (handcoloured copperplate engraving) by French School

Two characters, Penelope Drake and Randolph Shaw from the novel, Cowardice Court, by George Barr McCutcheon (litho)
6001455 Two characters, Penelope Drake and Randolph Shaw from the novel, Cowardice Court, by George Barr McCutcheon (litho) by Fisher

Romantic couple taking a break during a horse ride (litho)
6001473 Romantic couple taking a break during a horse ride (litho) by Fisher, Harrison (1875-1934); Private Collection; (add.info.: Romantic couple taking a break during a horse ride)

Blue ribbon winner horsewoman (litho)
6001436 Blue ribbon winner horsewoman (litho) by Fisher, Harrison (1875-1934); Private Collection; (add.info.: Blue ribbon winner horsewoman)

Young woman and her dog waiting to go horse riding (litho)
6001477 Young woman and her dog waiting to go horse riding (litho) by Fisher, Harrison (1875-1934); Private Collection; (add.info.: Young woman and her dog waiting to go horse riding)

Man and woman on horseback during a cross-country run (litho)
6001459 Man and woman on horseback during a cross-country run (litho) by Fisher, Harrison (1875-1934); Private Collection; (add.info.: Man and woman on horseback during a cross-country run)

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"The Horsewoman: A Timeless Symbol of Strength, Beauty, and Freedom" Throughout history, the image of the horsewoman has captivated hearts and minds. From Chaucer's Canterbury Tales to circus posters in the 1920s, this figure has represented a unique blend of grace and power. In medieval times, Lady Godiva emerged as an iconic equestrienne. As a gentlewoman and patron of the arts, she fearlessly rode through Coventry to protest against oppressive taxes. Jules LeFebvre's lithograph beautifully captures her courage and determination. The art world also celebrated the horsewoman's allure. Karl Bryullov's painting showcases her elegance as she confidently sits atop her steed, embodying both strength and femininity. Moving into the 20th century, cowgirls like Josie Sedgwick showcased their skills with lariats. Their daring performances demonstrated that women could excel in traditionally male-dominated arenas. Even renowned artists like Toulouse-Lautrec immortalized Papa Chrysantheme at the New Circus – a testament to how these riders captured imaginations far beyond just entertainment value. Silhouettes depicting hunting scenes further emphasize their connection with nature and adventure. The horsewoman becomes one with her mount as they navigate challenging terrains together. Ada Castello graced American circus posters in 1899, captivating audiences with her fearless spirit on display for all to see. Her presence symbolized empowerment for women during a time when societal norms were shifting rapidly. Not limited to historical figures or performers alone, even high society embraced this timeless archetype. The Countess of Dudley exuded sophistication on Tatler magazine's front cover while wearing an elegant riding habit – epitomizing class alongside horsemanship. From oil paintings capturing moments frozen in time to candid photographs showcasing everyday riders from different eras such as 1928 or Frank Craig’s "The Maid, " each portrayal highlights not only the horsewoman's physical prowess but also her spirit and independence.