Historical Equestrian Illustrations

A collection of artistic illustrations featuring historical figures on horseback, combining elements of chivalry, myth, and American history in vibrant, detailed styles.

Zachary Taylor, "rough & ready". Tobacco label, illustrated with equestrian portrait of Gen. Zachary Taylor on a Mexican War battlefield. ca. 1855
Zachary Taylor, "rough & ready". Tobacco label, illustrated with equestrian portrait of Gen. Zachary Taylor on a Mexican War battlefield. ca. 1855
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King of Sicily, roi de Sicile. Chromolithograph from Loredan Larchey's Ancien Armorial Equestre de la Toison d'Or et de l'Europe au 15e siecle (Ancient Equestrian Armorials of the Order of the Golden Fleece and Europe in the 15th century), Paris, 1890. From illustrated manuscript 4790 in the Bibliotheque de l'Arsenal.
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Roof van Europa, Gerard de Lairese, 1680 print Europe is taken by Jupiter in the form of a bull over the sea, two putti flies. In the background, on the right are the service stations of Europe desperately on the beach. Scene from the metamorphoses of Ovidius. Pendant of a print with the image of Perseus and Andromeda. paper etching Jupiter, usually in the shape of a white bull, abducts Europa and carries her across the water
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Zachary Taylor, "rough & ready". Tobacco label, illustrated with equestrian portrait of Gen. Zachary Taylor on a Mexican War battlefield. ca. 1855