Livestock Collection (#93)

Animals grazing beside an irrigation or drainage ditch, Egypt, 20th Century

Young Barabra, c1808. Artist: Prevost
Young Barabra, c1808. Barabra is an old ethnographical term for the Nubian peoples of Sudan and southern Egypt

Shepherds, 1828. Artist: Marlet et Cie
Shepherds, 1828. A lithograph from L Inde Francais, 1828. From the collection of Jean Claude Carriere

Sacred Lake, Karnak, Egypt, c1900. Artist: Robert Talbot Kelly
Sacred Lake, Karnak, Egypt, c1900. The Sacred Lake at the temple complex of Karnak lies within the Precinct of Mut, an enclosed area dedicated to the worship of the Ancient Egyptian goddess Mut

Defence of the Citadel of Rachaya, Druze rebellion, Jabal el Druze, Syria, 1925. The Druze rebellion was a revolt by Syrian nationalists against the French mandate authorities who ruled Syria after

French refugees return to their abandoned village, Artois, World War I, 1915. A print from the Le Flambeau (the Torch), 18 September 1915

The Watering Pond, c1868-1917. Artist: Walter Clark
The Watering Pond, c1868-1917

Set design for a Ballets Russes production of Ravels Daphnis et Chloe, 1912. Artist: Leon Bakst
Set design for a Ballets Russes production of Ravels Daphnis et Chloe, 1912. Published in L Art Decoratif de Leon Bakst. (Paris, 1913). From a private collection

The Duchess of Villais in Costume, 18th century. From the Museum of Tesse, Le Mans, France

The Environs of London from Greenwich, c1620-1630. From the Museum of London

Scene from the life of Hannibal, 18th century. Artist: Claudio Francesco Beaumont
Scene from the life of Hannibal, 18th century. From a private collection

Autant de pris de l ennemi, Franco-Prussian War, 1870 (1872). Artist: Auguste Bry
Autant de pris de l ennemi, Franco-Prussian War, 1870 (1872). French peasants stampeding their livestock rather than let them fall into enemy hands. From a private collection

Tobit and Anna, 1626. Artist: Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn
Tobit and Anna, 1626. From the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

View of the Escorial, Spain, early 18th century. Artist: Michel-Ange Houasse
View of the Escorial, Spain, early 18th century. From a private collection

Merino sheep, c1860. Originating in Spain as long as 3000 years ago, the Merino was improved by the Moors in the Middle Ages

Black Faced Ram, mid 19th century. Artist: William Home Lizars
Black Faced Ram, mid 19th century. The Black-faced or Heath sheep was a hardy breed with good wool and well flavoured meat

The Sheep, c1850. Artist: Day & Haghe
The Sheep, c1850. The central image is of sheep of the Black Faced breed. Surrounding vignettes show (clockwise from top left)

Shorthorn Bull Ironclad, 1875. Bred by Lord Polworth, Ironclad was champion male shorthorn at the Royal Agricultural Show at Windsor

St Austell, 1860. A scene on the Cornwall Railway, later part of the Great Western Railway (GWR) at St Austell, showing one of Isambard Kingdom Brunels (1806-1859) timber viaducts

Berkhamsted Station, Hertfordshire, on the London and Birmingham Railway, c1860. On top of the building on the left is a water tank for supplying locomotives while, on the right

Public weighbridge used to weigh cattle in a market, 1867. Animals are placed on the weighing platform and an attendant in the kiosk weighs them using a weighing machine based on the principle of

The Cow, c1850. Artist: Benjamin Waterhouse Hawkins
The Cow, c1850. Around the central image are vignettes of the products of the cow, from butter, cheese, milk, meat, candles, cutlery handles and turned horn goods

Market, c1845. Artist: Robert Kent Thomas
Market, c1845. Showing a woman and two men carrying baskets of chickens, or carrying the birds themselves. Plate from Graphic Illustrations of Animals - Showing Their Utility to Man

Washing, c1845. Artist: Robert Kent Thomas
Washing, c1845. Showing two shepherds washing their sheep in a pond. Plate from Graphic Illustrations of Animals - Showing Their Utility to Man

Shearing, c1845. Artist: Benjamin Waterhouse Hawkins
Shearing, c1845. Showing two shepherds shearing their sheep. Plate from Graphic Illustrations of Animals - Showing Their Utility to Man, illustrated by Benjamin Waterhouse Hawkins and RK Thomas

Cheviots, South of Jedburgh, Scotland, 20th century. Artist: CM Dixon
Cheviots, South of Jedburgh, Scotland, 20th century. Rolling hills straddling the Anglo-Scottish border, primarily associated with geological activity from approximately 480 to 360 million years ago

Use of fence, to control winter feeding for sheep, Glamis, Scotland, 20th century. Artist: CM Dixon
Use of fence, to control winter feeding for sheep, Glamis, Scotland, 20th century. A small village in Angus, Scotland, location of Glamis Castle

Fresco of Eve and the story of Abraham, 14th century
Fresco of Eve and the story of Abraham in the Collegiata in San Gimignano, 14th century

Auroch, a primitive breed of cattle re-introduced today by selective breeding

Berber village of Around, at the foot of Toubkal in High Atlas

Welsh Mountain ram in the Brecon Beacons

Mountain sheep in Switzerland
Mountain sheep at Fluhalp in Switzerland

Egyptian relief of the cutting up of a carcass, on the stela of Sebeka from Thebes, from the British Museums collection

Cattle-milking in fields north-west of Amsterdam
Cattle-milking in fields near Knollendam north-west of Amsterdam

The Utrecht Gate, 1797. Artist: Juriaan Andriessen
The Utrecht Gate, 1797. Found in the collection of the State A Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts, Moscow

Herd of horses grazing on the Hortobagy plaza. Artist: CM Dixon
Herd of horses grazing on the Hortobagy plaza in Hungary

Hungarian white cattle. Artist: CM Dixon
Hungarian white cattle on the Hortobagy plaza in Hungary

Flock of turkeys in Hungary. Artist: CM Dixon
Flock of turkeys on the Hortobagy plains in Hungary

Raising water for cattle from a well in Hungary. Artist: CM Dixon
Raising water for cattle from a well using a counterbalanced arm, from Hungary

A Pond, 1858. Artist: Charles Francois Daubigny
A Pond, 1858. Daubigny, Charles-Francois (1817-1878). Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Second Thoughts, 1913. John Redmond (1856-1918), Irish politician, having trouble with Protestant north-east Ulster, which opposed Home Rule. Cartoon from Punch. (London, 8 October 1913)

March, 1412-1416. Artist: Paul Limbourg
March, 1412-1416. A farmer uses an ox-drawn wheeled plough on his field in the foreground, while in the distance, people are tending vines, keeping sheep and preparing to sow corn

Wall painting from the tomb of Nebarunun, Thebes, Egypt, c1350 BC. The painting depicts herdsmen with cattle and a scribe (bottom left) recording details of the herd

Wall painting from the tomb of Methethi, Saqqara, Ancient Egypt, Old Kingdom, c2371-2350 BC
Milking a cow, wall painting from the tomb of Methethi, Saqqara, Ancient Egypt, Old Kingdom, c2371-2350 BC. Methethi (Metjetji)

Sarcophagus, Middle Kingdom, Ancient Egyptian, c2040-1786 BC. Detail showing a cow being milked. Her calf is tethered to her leg. The calf behind her belongs to another cow

Herding cattle; Ancient Egyptian tomb model. From the Cairo Museum, Egypt

Roman farmers with sheep. Fragment of a wall painting

Farmers discussing Dishley (New Leicester) sheep, 1822. This breed of sheep arose as a result of a selective breeding programme carried out by Robert Bakewell (1725-1795) on his farm at Dishley

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"Captivating Livestock: A Glimpse into the World of Grazing Beauties" Majestic and resilient, a Scottish Highland Cow braves the frosty landscape, showcasing its iconic shaggy coat in all its glory. In a picturesque field in Wiltshire, England, two Belted Galloway cows gracefully graze amidst a vibrant wildflower meadow – nature's own masterpiece. On Norfolk's lush grazing marshes, Highland Cattle leisurely chew on fresh blades of grass, embodying tranquility and harmony with their surroundings. Amidst rolling hills and rocky terrain, Herdwick Sheep find solace under the watchful eye of their devoted shepherd – an age-old bond that withstands time. In Lower Saxony, Germany, a young Highland Cow calf seeks comfort from its mother as they roam freely across a peaceful meadow – an endearing display of maternal love. Embracing the festive spirit with whimsical charm, a Scottish Highland Cow dons a Christmas hat while standing atop snow-covered grounds – truly capturing the magic of winter wonderland through digital manipulation. Meet JD 1761 - an adorable Gloucester Old Spot Pig whose playful antics bring joy to our hearts; his distinctive spots make him stand out among his peers. Curiosity knows no bounds for these mischievous goats who stick their heads through net fences in search of adventure beyond their enclosure – forever seeking new horizons. Caithness witnesses tender moments as a Black Aberdeen Angus calf finds nourishment and warmth from its doting mother - an epitome of pure affection within Scotland's scenic landscapes. With regal poise and unruly locks framing their faces, majestic Highland Cattle command attention wherever they go - true kings and queens of pasturelands worldwide. Graceful Alpacas enchant us with their gentle nature and soft, luxurious fleece.