Livestock Collection (#94)

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

New Leicester (Dishley) ram, 1842. 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, Leicestershire

Longhorn cattle owned by Sir John Harpur-Crewe, Calke Abbey, 1885. Robert Bakewell (1725-1795) of Dishley, Leicestershire, improved this dual-purpose dairy and beef breed of cattle

Dishley (New Leicester) sheep, 1811. 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, Leicestershire

Crop rotation: sheep on a break of turnips, 1855. Crop rotation is the practice of growing different crops alternately on the same patch of ground over a cycle of several years in order to protect

Dishley (New Leicester) Ram, c1840. This breed of sheep was the result of a selective breeding programme operated by Robert Bakewell (1725-1795) on his farm at Dishley, Leicestershire, England

The Cowshed. A cowman milks into a bucket while a milkmaid waits, holding a yoke on which the buckets are carried

Tilling, Germany, 1943. A print from Signal, April 1943. Signal was a magazine published by the German Third Reich from 1940 through 1945

Agriculture, 1751-1780. Ploughing, rolling and harrowing using horses, sowing seed broadcast and with Abbe Soumilles seed drill (Fig 4). Fig 1 is a type of plough invented by Jethro Tull

Ploughing and harrowing with horses and sowing seed broadcast, 1762. In the background is a postmill for grinding corn. From La Nouvelle Maison Rustique (8th edition). (Paris, 1762)

Ploughing with oxen, sowing seed broadcast and harrowing, 18th century. In the background agricultural tools are being made from wood

Sheep, cattle, horses and goats, 18th century. In the foreground a horse and a cow are being assessed by farmers, while in the right background a shepherd plays on pan pipes as he

Farmyard scene, (c1840-c1900?). Artist: John Frederick Herring II
Farmyard scene, (c1840-c1900?). A stable by an oak wood, with horses, chickens and sheep by a pond. The animals are waiting to be given feed by a farm worker emerging from the stable doorway

Livestock Market in L Arbresle, France, mid-late 19th century. Artist: JB Louis Guy
Livestock Market in L Arbresle, France, mid-late 19th century. From the Musee des Beaux-Arts, Lyon, France

Cossacks terrorising a Korean village, Russo-Japanese War, 1904. A marauding band of mounted Russian Cossack troops charging down a snowy street, terrorising the inhabitants and their livestock

Gold Mycenaean cup, 15th century
Gold Mycenaean cup showing bull-catching, from Vaphio in Greece. At the National Archaeological Museum in Athens, 15th century

Roman wall-painting of a mythical landscape, c. 1st century
Roman wall-painting of a mythical landscape, from the villa of Agrippa Posthumous near Pompeii, now from the National Museums collection in Naples, c.1st century

St Isidore the Labourer. St Isidore (c1070-1130), Spanish Patron Saint of Madrid

Robert Bakewell (1725-1795), English agriculturist. Bakewell improved sheep and cattle, particularly New Leicester (Dishley) sheep and Longhorn cattle, by selective breeding at his home

Departure for the Market (Autumn Morning), 1859. Artist: Constant Troyon
Departure for the Market (Autumn Morning), 1859. Detail. Found in the collection of The Hermitage, St Petersburg

Black Sheep, 1874. Artist: Joseph Swain
Black Sheep, 1874. This cartoon shows the Archbishop of Canterbury rooting out the black sheep from amongst his flock and sending them back towards Rome

View from First to Bernese Alps, Grindelwald, Bernese Oberland, Canton of Bern, Switzerland, Europe

Famers bring their cows home along a dusty road in Kachin State, Myanmar (Burma), Asia

Horse grazing on the shores of Hovsgol Lake at sunset, Hovsgol province, Mongolia, Central Asia, Asia

Horses grazing on the shores of Hovsgol Lake, Hovsgol province, Mongolia, Central Asia, Asia

Wild horses playing and grazing and Khangai mountains in the background, Hovsgol province, Mongolia, Central Asia, Asia

Shepherd on horse rounding up yaks at sunset, Burentogtokh district, Hovsgol province, Mongolia, Central Asia, Asia

Horses grazing on the Mongolian steppe, South Hangay, Mongolia, Central Asia, Asia

Nomadic camp and livestock, Bayandalai district, South Gobi province, Mongolia, Central Asia, Asia

Wild flowers in bloom and horses, Mountain Acuto, Apennines, Umbria, Italy, Europe

Horse in the fields, Mount Subasio, Umbria, Italy, Europe

Horses in the fields at sunset, Monte Cucco Park, Apennines, Umbria, Italy, Europe

View of landscape and cattle from Marmolada Pass at sunset, South Tyrol, Italian Dolomites, Italy, Europe

Cattle illegally grazing into the Tsavo West National Park near Lake Gipe, Kenya, East Africa, Africa

Horses in plateau Campo Imperatore at sunset, Gran Sasso e Monti della Laga National Park, Abruzzo, Italy, Europe

Island of the Sun, Titicaca Lake, La Paz Department, Bolivia, South America

Three pigs having a chat in a remote Chinese village

animals, bull, cloud, color image, copy space, glass, horizontal, livestock, low angle view
Reflection of glass bull under clouds

Spain. Andalusia. Ecija and Genil river. Map, 1576 at Civitates Orbis Terrarum by Georg Braun (1541-1622) and Franz Hogenberg (1536-1590). Salamanca University Library

Fryksas Village, Dalarna, Sweden. Date: circa 1909

Mr Sam Locks First Prize-winning Devon Steer - age 1 year, 7 months - weight 1107lbs. Date: circa 1920

Leaflet design, Imperial Airways -- Send your pets and livestock by air, the best and kindest way -- The British Air Line. circa 1930s

Uzbekistan - Tashkent - Open-air Livestock Market Date: circa 1910

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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.