Equestrian Archives

White horse (1909)

Hans Kohlschein (German, 1879–1948)

A white horse stands poised, muscles taut beneath its coat. The fine lines of the engraving trace every sinew, the animal’s quiet power frozen in black and white. No background distracts—just the creature, alive on the page.
Saddled Chestnut in the Stable

Emil Volkers (German, 1831–1905)

A chestnut horse stands in the stable, its coat gleaming under dim light. The saddle rests loosely on its back, straps dangling—recently ridden or ready to go. Hay scents the air. There’s patience in its stance, a quiet readiness. The stall surrounds it like a second skin.
Indian Rider (1918)

William Robinson Leigh (American, 1866–1955)

A lone rider leans into the wind, his horse’s mane whipping like prairie grass. The land stretches vast behind them—untamed, endless. No words, just motion. Where they’re bound, only the dust knows.
Tapisserie ayant appartenu au chevalier Bayard 3 (1838)

Achille Jubinal (French, unknown)

A knight’s tapestry, woven with threads of faith and chivalry, bears the mark of Bayard. Rich colors and intricate patterns tell silent stories of devotion, battle, and honor. Each stitch holds a fragment of legend, waiting to be unraveled.
Riding Couple (1906 – 1907)

Wassily Kandinsky (Russian, 1866–1944)

A man and woman gallop across the canvas, their forms dissolving into bold strokes of color. The horses’ energy vibrates through jagged lines, while the riders seem to merge with the landscape—part of the motion, not just observers. Everything tilts, alive with rhythm.
The Roping (1914)

William Robinson Leigh (American, 1866–1955)

A cowboy leans low in the saddle, rope taut as his horse digs in. Dust swirls around them, the moment stretched thin between control and chaos. The horse’s muscles strain, eyes wild—caught in the raw tension of the throw.
Tapisserie ayant appartenu au chevalier Bayard (1838)

Achille Jubinal (French, unknown)

A knight’s tapestry, rich with threads of valor—Bayard’s legacy woven into fabric. Scenes of battle and chivalry unfold, each stitch a silent echo of history. The past lingers in its faded hues, waiting to be unraveled.
Tapisserie ayant appartenu au chevalier Bayard 2 (1838)

Achille Jubinal (French, unknown)

A medieval tapestry, rich with threads of gold and crimson, unfolds scenes of chivalry and faith—once owned by the legendary knight Bayard. Its woven figures seem to whisper tales of honor, battle, and devotion, frozen in time yet alive with motion.
Zirkusreiterin in der Manege (circa 1935)

Brynolf Wennerberg (Swedish, 1866–1950)

A horsewoman glides through the circus ring, her poised elegance contrasting with the vibrant chaos around her.