Stable Hand Collection

Stable Interior, 1780. Creator: Tethart Philip Christian Haag
Stable Interior, 1780

The First of September, Morning, published 1796. Creator: William Ward
The First of September, Morning, published 1796

The First of September, Morning, published 1794. Creator: William Ward
The First of September, Morning, published 1794

La Fontaines Fables - Mule that boasted of his family
Vintage engraving from La Fontaines Fables, Illustraed by Gustave Dore. The Mule that boasted of his family

Trotting Cracks At Home, A Model Stable, pub. 1868
3471058 Trotting Cracks At Home, A Model Stable, pub. 1868, Currier & Ives (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; American, out of copyright

Jobs done by women during World War I, 1914-1918 (b / w photo)
6015394 Jobs done by women during World War I, 1914-1918 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jobs done by women during World War I, 1914-1918)

Stable Interior (oil on canvas)
BAL226697 Stable Interior (oil on canvas) by Verschuur, Wouter (1812-74); Private Collection; Courtesy of Thomas Brod and Patrick Pilkington; Dutch, out of copyright

Barefoot, Winner of the St Leger, engraved by Thomas Sutherland (1785-1838)
BSA266476 Barefoot, Winner of the St Leger, engraved by Thomas Sutherland (1785-1838), 1823 (colour litho) by Herring Snr

Barefoot ridden by Dick Goodison, 1829 (oil on canvas)
BSA266414 Barefoot ridden by Dick Goodison, 1829 (oil on canvas) by Herring Jnr, John Frederick (1815-1907); 31x38.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: owned by Richard Watt, Esq)

The Wayside Inn, pub. 1864 Currier & Ives (colour litho)
3471007 The Wayside Inn, pub. 1864 Currier & Ives (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; American, out of copyright

The Clipper, engraved by J. R. Mackrell (colour litho)
BSA266825 The Clipper, engraved by J.R. Mackrell (colour litho) by Turner, F. C. (1795-1865) (after); Private Collection; eThe British Sporting Art Trust; English, out of copyright

Two Hacks, engraved by George Townley Stubbs (bap. 1748-c. 1815) (litho)
BSA266802 Two Hacks, engraved by George Townley Stubbs (bap.1748-c.1815) (litho) by Stubbs, George (1724-1806) (after); 64.5x73 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Smokey the horse seen here being prepared to go in Regents Park Parade on Easter Monday. April 1949 P004859

Stable at Cuenca, 1903. Creator: John Singer Sargent
Stable at Cuenca, 1903

Lord Cannings Hill Pony, 1858-61. Creator: Unknown
Lord Cannings Hill Pony, 1858-61

Lady Cannings Grey Arab, 1858-61. Creator: Unknown
Lady Cannings Grey Arab, 1858-61

The Wayside Inn, pub. 1864 Currier & Ives (Colour Lithograph)

Trotting Cracks At Home, A Model Stable, pub. 1868, Currier & Ives (Colour Lithograph)

Delpini and Squire Wharton of Skeleton Castle, c18th century, (1911). From British Sports and Sportsmen Part 1. [British Sports and Sportsmen, London, 1911]

Brown Duchess, 19th century, (1911). From British Sports and Sportsmen Part 1. [British Sports and Sportsmen, London, 1911]

How The Race Was Won, 19th century, (1911). From British Sports and Sportsmen Part 1. [British Sports and Sportsmen, London, 1911]

Joe Miller, 19th century, (1911). From British Sports and Sportsmen Part 1. [British Sports and Sportsmen, London, 1911]

The Drake, thoroughbred horse, 19th Century
Vintage engraving of The Drake, thoroughbred horse, 19th Century

Gimcrack an English thoroughbred racehorse. 18th Century
Vintage engraving of Gimcrack an English thoroughbred racehorse. 18th Century

Crocks (litho)
XYC286485 Crocks (litho) by Bevan, Robert Polhill (1865-1925); 36.8x43.2 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection, USA; English, out of copyright

Horse Dealers at the Barbican, 1921 (litho)
XYC286484 Horse Dealers at the Barbican, 1921 (litho) by Bevan, Robert Polhill (1865-1925); 38.1x43.2 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection, USA; English, out of copyright

Rubbing down a horse in a paddock at a racetrack (pencil & w / c on paper)
XYC284858 Rubbing down a horse in a paddock at a racetrack (pencil & w/c on paper) by Gilpin, Sawrey (1733-1807); 19.4x24.4 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection, USA; English

Sultan at the Marquess of Exeters Stud, Burghley, 1826 (oil on canvas)
XYC222364 Sultan at the Marquess of Exeters Stud, Burghley, 1826 (oil on canvas) by Marshall, Lambert (1810-70); 63.5x76.2 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection, USA; English

Racehorse Just Cause owned by the Duke of Westminster. Date: circa 1910

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"Unveiling the Tales of a Stable Hand: From La Fontaine's Fables to World War I and Beyond" Step into the enchanting world of stable hands, where stories unfold and history comes alive. In La Fontaine's timeless fable, "The Mule that boasted of his family, " we learn about the pride and folly that can befall even the most humble creatures. Trotting through time, we arrive at 1868 when "Trotting Cracks At Home" captivated audiences with its depiction of skillful equine athletes. But it wasn't just men who shaped the stables' destiny; during World War I, women took charge as they embraced new roles in society. A captivating black-and-white photo captures their determination as they carry out vital tasks amidst turbulent times. Inside a model stable depicted in an oil painting from 1868, every detail is meticulously crafted - a testament to the dedication and craftsmanship required for this noble profession. The scene takes us back further still, to 1829 when Dick Goodison rode Barefoot to victory in an exhilarating race captured on canvas. As we journey further along this equestrian path, Currier & Ives invite us into "The Wayside Inn, " where weary travelers found solace amidst picturesque surroundings. Meanwhile, J. R. Mackrell's vibrant litho engraving transports us to thrilling horse races filled with adrenaline-pumping excitement. George Townley Stubbs' masterful litho engraving showcases two magnificent hacks galloping across open fields - a sight that evokes freedom and joyous companionship between humans and horses alike. Venturing beyond borders, John Singer Sargent's stunning portrayal of a stable at Cuenca immerses us in Spanish charm while Unknown artists capture Lord Cannings Hill Pony and Lady Cannings Grey Arab in all their regal splendor during 1858-61.