It’s been a while since I featured any classic equine art, and when I ran across some of James Pollard’s work I had to share it.
A Little About Mr. Pollard
James Pollard was a British artist & engraver during the 19th century who clearly had a thing for the Royal Mail (and horse powered transportation in general). He is noted for his coach, fox hunting & equine scenes…but his coach paintings are among my favorites.
Here is a fun & colorful look at London of the 18th century, as Pollard himself saw it outside his window.
Not Just About the Horses
Although his art isn’t horse specific, they make an appearance in a large percentage of it. His work is an interesting look at life during his time and an old fashioned look at London. If you liked these, be sure to check out the horses of Leonardo da Vinci and those of Eugene Delacroix.
Nice post! I love old equine art; even if it’s just re-prints. Our current barn manager has collected quite a bit over the years and I just love having it around the barn office and viewing room.
One of those paintings is on one of my school books… I always wanted to see it larger…
I have 2 prints of his ….through the floods and the mail coach changing horses in original frames..framed by boots framing service dated 14th october 1965 .I never knew boots used to fram prints untill i found these.
I bought a picture today for £2 in a charity shop it is in a black and gold frame it colours not as bright as the prints of today and it’s called through the floods righthand side says engraved by S. Rosenbourg and printed in England ,and on the left hand side it has painted by Jas pollard . Can anyone tell me how I find out if it’s an early print research isn’t proving so easy any help would be gratefully recieved x