Chasing hi-res stock photography and images

Partridge chasing: a new form of sport at ther front, WW1. Stock Photo

RMK07J3X–Partridge chasing: a new form of sport at ther front, WW1.

Old Japanese Matchbox label with an elephant chasing a deer made by Takashima in Japan Date: c. 1910s Stock Photo

RMMHMMTN–Old Japanese Matchbox label with an elephant chasing a deer made by Takashima in Japan Date: c. 1910s

Front cover of Printers' Pie magazine for 1911, illustrated by John Hassall and featuring one of his typical medieval characters chasing after a dog. Printers' Pie was published by The Sphere and Tatler in aid of printers' charities and edited by W. Hugh Spottiswoode. A sister publication, Winter's Pie, was published each Christmas. Both magazines carried contributions from the leading artists and humorous writers of the day including John Hassall (who designed the covers), William Heath Robinson, Lawson Wood and Walter Emanuel. Stock Photo

RM2M3T1TM–Front cover of Printers' Pie magazine for 1911, illustrated by John Hassall and featuring one of his typical medieval characters chasing after a dog. Printers' Pie was published by The Sphere and Tatler in aid of printers' charities and edited by W. Hugh Spottiswoode. A sister publication, Winter's Pie, was published each Christmas. Both magazines carried contributions from the leading artists and humorous writers of the day including John Hassall (who designed the covers), William Heath Robinson, Lawson Wood and Walter Emanuel.

Campbell in Car 2, hot on heels of Rudolf Caracciola in car 3 - Belfast event (Irish Grand Prix) at Phoenix Park, Dublin 19th July 1930. Stock Photo

RM2M9D41C–Campbell in Car 2, hot on heels of Rudolf Caracciola in car 3 - Belfast event (Irish Grand Prix) at Phoenix Park, Dublin 19th July 1930.

Amy's Wonderful At Home - Policeman chasing Golly. Stock Photo

RM2M98YRD–Amy's Wonderful At Home - Policeman chasing Golly.

Jumbles by Lewis Baumer - Butterfly Collector chasing Fairy with net. Stock Photo

RM2M990KG–Jumbles by Lewis Baumer - Butterfly Collector chasing Fairy with net.

A policeman chasing a cyclist on a 'Penny Farthing' bicycle, for the offence of cycling without a bell or whistle. 1880 Stock Photo

RM2M3K0CT–A policeman chasing a cyclist on a 'Penny Farthing' bicycle, for the offence of cycling without a bell or whistle. 1880

'Chasing in the Basses Pyrenees - A study of a point-to-point race at Pau, Southern France by Sir Alfred James Munnings (1878-1959). Date: 1926 Stock Photo

RM2M3RTGR–'Chasing in the Basses Pyrenees - A study of a point-to-point race at Pau, Southern France by Sir Alfred James Munnings (1878-1959). Date: 1926

The struggle for aerial supremacy: aeroplanes versus Zeppelins. Left: outmanoeuvring a Zeppelin at sea. Right: an extraordinary optical delusion -- chasing a sunlit cornfield which looks like a Zeppelin. 1915 Stock Photo

RM2M3P6AJ–The struggle for aerial supremacy: aeroplanes versus Zeppelins. Left: outmanoeuvring a Zeppelin at sea. Right: an extraordinary optical delusion -- chasing a sunlit cornfield which looks like a Zeppelin. 1915

Armee de l'Air - Transall C-160R 64-GQ (msn R217), of ET.64, chasing the refuelling drogue from a C-160 tanker. (Transall - TRANSport ALLianz / Armee de l'Air - French Air Force). Stock Photo

RM2RGCR2G–Armee de l'Air - Transall C-160R 64-GQ (msn R217), of ET.64, chasing the refuelling drogue from a C-160 tanker. (Transall - TRANSport ALLianz / Armee de l'Air - French Air Force).

Autocar Poster -- Bablot driving a 3-litre Delage No.10 (left), chasing Boillot's Peugeot, in the Voiturette race (for lightweight cars) at Boulogne, France. Stock Photo

RM2M96RMH–Autocar Poster -- Bablot driving a 3-litre Delage No.10 (left), chasing Boillot's Peugeot, in the Voiturette race (for lightweight cars) at Boulogne, France.

Autocar Poster -- French driver Boillot in a blue Peugeot, chasing the American Bruce Brown in a red Fiat, in the French Grand Prix. The Peugeot was smaller and easier to handle, and won the race with an average speed of around 68 mph. Stock Photo

RM2M96RN4–Autocar Poster -- French driver Boillot in a blue Peugeot, chasing the American Bruce Brown in a red Fiat, in the French Grand Prix. The Peugeot was smaller and easier to handle, and won the race with an average speed of around 68 mph.

Wreck of the American brig, 'USS Somers' after she capsized off Vera Cruz, Mexico, while chasing a blockade runner in December 1846. Date: 1846 Stock Photo

RM2M3RR0D–Wreck of the American brig, 'USS Somers' after she capsized off Vera Cruz, Mexico, while chasing a blockade runner in December 1846. Date: 1846

A litter of enthusiastic but accident-prone puppies crash into a fence and fall in a heap on top of one another after chasing a chicken across a farm yard. Credit line must read: ©Estate of George Studdy/Gresham Marketing Ltd./Mary Evans Stock Photo

RM2M966XB–A litter of enthusiastic but accident-prone puppies crash into a fence and fall in a heap on top of one another after chasing a chicken across a farm yard. Credit line must read: ©Estate of George Studdy/Gresham Marketing Ltd./Mary Evans

A old bulldog snoozes in a kitchen and dreams of memories of times past - chasing smaller dogs, chewing stuff, growling and generally being a rather violent personality by the looks of the surrounding ghosts! Credit line must read: ©Estate of George Studdy/Gresham Marketing Ltd./Mary Evans Stock Photo

RM2M966YC–A old bulldog snoozes in a kitchen and dreams of memories of times past - chasing smaller dogs, chewing stuff, growling and generally being a rather violent personality by the looks of the surrounding ghosts! Credit line must read: ©Estate of George Studdy/Gresham Marketing Ltd./Mary Evans

Cartoon by Harold Earnshaw depicting three types of courtship - stone age man dragging a woman, a civilised marriage during the First World War (when this cartoon was drawn) and then, in the future, hoards of women chasing a single young officer. A comment on the dwindling numbers of marriageable men available due to casualties of the war. Date: 1917 Stock Photo

RM2M3RGTJ–Cartoon by Harold Earnshaw depicting three types of courtship - stone age man dragging a woman, a civilised marriage during the First World War (when this cartoon was drawn) and then, in the future, hoards of women chasing a single young officer. A comment on the dwindling numbers of marriageable men available due to casualties of the war. Date: 1917

The arrival of the peacock in a baronial hall in the days of Henry VI, with the customary procession ushering in the feast's centrepiece. On the left is a jester and a varlet chasing off a dog to make way for the steward. Behind the steward walk the panterer, two trumpeters, the carver, holding aloft the peacock pie ad the master cook. The fireplace, piled with Yule logs, is in the middle of the hall, as in Saxon times. Date: 24 November 1930 Stock Photo

RM2M3PBX9–The arrival of the peacock in a baronial hall in the days of Henry VI, with the customary procession ushering in the feast's centrepiece. On the left is a jester and a varlet chasing off a dog to make way for the steward. Behind the steward walk the panterer, two trumpeters, the carver, holding aloft the peacock pie ad the master cook. The fireplace, piled with Yule logs, is in the middle of the hall, as in Saxon times. Date: 24 November 1930

The Daughter, Retribution Puppy chasing Chicken by Louis Wain Stock Photo

RM2M9AYND–The Daughter, Retribution Puppy chasing Chicken by Louis Wain

Terrier puppies chasing a mouse - He's Mine Stock Photo

RM2RGCK5P–Terrier puppies chasing a mouse - He's Mine

Doll riding a toy horse, chasing Mr Rabbit with his basket of carrots Stock Photo

RM2RGCDTJ–Doll riding a toy horse, chasing Mr Rabbit with his basket of carrots

A Sioux warrior on horseback, chasing a buffalo Date: circa 1830 Stock Photo

RMG3B9G2–A Sioux warrior on horseback, chasing a buffalo Date: circa 1830

Fox-hunting scene. Date: 1843 Stock Photo

RM2M3T2AX–Fox-hunting scene. Date: 1843

The sport of terrier-racing as practised at the Du Var Kennels on the French Riviera. The terriers were released from a starting box to chase an artificial rat, drawn on the end of a long string. Jumps were up to 2ft 6 inches in height, while lower ones were set up for lower slung dogs like Sealyhams, Scotties etc. Date: 1931 Stock Photo

RM2M3RDRC–The sport of terrier-racing as practised at the Du Var Kennels on the French Riviera. The terriers were released from a starting box to chase an artificial rat, drawn on the end of a long string. Jumps were up to 2ft 6 inches in height, while lower ones were set up for lower slung dogs like Sealyhams, Scotties etc. Date: 1931

RM2RG9W1G–Catch him who can.

Sketches at White City greyhound racing stadium when the sport was enjoying a meteoric rise in popularity. A stadium was established in Manchester in 1926, and followed by White City where the first meeting was held in June 1927. Date: 1927 Stock Photo

RM2M3RP7E–Sketches at White City greyhound racing stadium when the sport was enjoying a meteoric rise in popularity. A stadium was established in Manchester in 1926, and followed by White City where the first meeting was held in June 1927. Date: 1927

Cupid the Will-o'-the-Wisp and his vernal victims. Silhouettes of various people pursuing cupid as spring spreads romance. Date: 1914 Stock Photo

RM2M3PDGE–Cupid the Will-o'-the-Wisp and his vernal victims. Silhouettes of various people pursuing cupid as spring spreads romance. Date: 1914

A crowd of 15th century children have spotted Father Christmas and run down to great him. Date: 15th century Stock Photo

RM2M3T3BE–A crowd of 15th century children have spotted Father Christmas and run down to great him. Date: 15th century

'Old Tower', stag hunting scenes for the song 'This Day the Stag Must Die'. Date: 1885 Stock Photo

RM2M3RNMG–'Old Tower', stag hunting scenes for the song 'This Day the Stag Must Die'. Date: 1885

A terrier racing contest in the French Riviera resort of Juan les Pins, organised by Captain and Mrs Russell Roberts on the terrace of the Casino. The dogs were released from a starting box and pursued an imitation rat. Date: 1931 Stock Photo

RM2M3RTYX–A terrier racing contest in the French Riviera resort of Juan les Pins, organised by Captain and Mrs Russell Roberts on the terrace of the Casino. The dogs were released from a starting box and pursued an imitation rat. Date: 1931

Cutting screw threads with hand chaser 1875 Stock Photo

RMPXJ6NF–Cutting screw threads with hand chaser 1875

RM2M987N6–Hare Hunting.

Bonzo, the comic canine creation of George Studdy zooms enthusiastically towards a mean looking cat and then casually walks by when he realises the cat is standing his ground and probably shouldn't be messed with! Credit line must read: ©Estate of George Studdy/Gresham Marketing Ltd./Mary Evans Stock Photo

RM2M966XD–Bonzo, the comic canine creation of George Studdy zooms enthusiastically towards a mean looking cat and then casually walks by when he realises the cat is standing his ground and probably shouldn't be messed with! Credit line must read: ©Estate of George Studdy/Gresham Marketing Ltd./Mary Evans

Quthing, Lesotho - Artwork of the San Bushmen Stock Photo

RMPXJ6P6–Quthing, Lesotho - Artwork of the San Bushmen

Music cover, The Fox Hunt Galop, composed by James Gleadow. Stock Photo

RM2M99M7G–Music cover, The Fox Hunt Galop, composed by James Gleadow.

Ratting: The New Sport in the Trenches. British soldiers follow a terrier as it dashes along a trench on the Western Front in pursuit of a rat. The War Budget, in which this illustration was published, writes that rewards were offered for the capture of rats and in one single fortnight, one army corps alone disposed of 8000 rats, some indication of the scale of the vermin problem in the trenches. Date: 1916 Stock Photo

RMMHMN50–Ratting: The New Sport in the Trenches. British soldiers follow a terrier as it dashes along a trench on the Western Front in pursuit of a rat. The War Budget, in which this illustration was published, writes that rewards were offered for the capture of rats and in one single fortnight, one army corps alone disposed of 8000 rats, some indication of the scale of the vermin problem in the trenches. Date: 1916

Victorian Scrap - soldiers pursuing a cyclist. Stock Photo

RM2M98J2Y–Victorian Scrap - soldiers pursuing a cyclist.

Quthing, Lesotho - Doll and Artwork of the San Bushmen Stock Photo

RMPXJ6PC–Quthing, Lesotho - Doll and Artwork of the San Bushmen

A chase between police and Russian Anarchists in Tottenham, London. Charles Wyatt, the conductor, was forced at gun point to drive the tram. A second Russian fired at the pursuing police from the back platform during the five mile chase in 1909. Date: 1909 Stock Photo

RM2M3JY9X–A chase between police and Russian Anarchists in Tottenham, London. Charles Wyatt, the conductor, was forced at gun point to drive the tram. A second Russian fired at the pursuing police from the back platform during the five mile chase in 1909. Date: 1909

Greyhound Racing, Miami, Florida, USA - the start - the dogs launch out of the gates after 'Rusty' the rabbit... Stock Photo

RM2RGE41K–Greyhound Racing, Miami, Florida, USA - the start - the dogs launch out of the gates after 'Rusty' the rabbit...

RM2M987ED–Fox hunting scene.

Henry V - foot soldiers running. Stock Photo

RM2M985MA–Henry V - foot soldiers running.

WW1 - A drawing from a German artist for a German newspaper who witnessed the airmen in a battle royal in mid-air. The two German officers in a biplane attack the French captive balloon shown below them. It also illustrates their escape from the explosions of shrapnel, whilst being chased by a French Farman monoplane. One German is seen in the act of dropping a bomb on the captive balloon, and the other firing at the French monoplane. Date: 1915 Stock Photo

RM2M3PEE6–WW1 - A drawing from a German artist for a German newspaper who witnessed the airmen in a battle royal in mid-air. The two German officers in a biplane attack the French captive balloon shown below them. It also illustrates their escape from the explosions of shrapnel, whilst being chased by a French Farman monoplane. One German is seen in the act of dropping a bomb on the captive balloon, and the other firing at the French monoplane. Date: 1915

A Run with the ανθρϖπο θηρϖμενοι Hounds has sketches of the proctors and bulldogs (Oxford University constables) pursuing, catching and disciplining a recalcitrant student. The Greek ανθρϖπο θηρϖμενοι (anthropo theromenoi) means man-pursuing. As so often with early comic cards, they are aimed at a knowing in-group, what are now termed alumni perhaps, who will recognize enough Classical Greek to get the point of the caption on the Stock Photo

RM2RGD146–A Run with the ανθρϖπο θηρϖμενοι Hounds has sketches of the proctors and bulldogs (Oxford University constables) pursuing, catching and disciplining a recalcitrant student. The Greek ανθρϖπο θηρϖμενοι (anthropo theromenoi) means man-pursuing. As so often with early comic cards, they are aimed at a knowing in-group, what are now termed alumni perhaps, who will recognize enough Classical Greek to get the point of the caption on the

Pish Tush, run him off - The Story of the Mikado by W S Gilbert. Stock Photo

RM2M99PFX–Pish Tush, run him off - The Story of the Mikado by W S Gilbert.

Pharaoh and his host drowned in the Red Sea - Exodus 14. Stock Photo

RM2M9858M–Pharaoh and his host drowned in the Red Sea - Exodus 14.

Bonzo persuades a friend to throw a stone. The stone lands on a man lying on the beach, reading a newspaper, which means that Bonzo and the Bonzolines run right across him. George Ernest Studdy (1878-1948), was the creator of 'Bonzo', a small dog with saucer-like eyes and indiscriminate breeding who first appeared in the Sketch in 1922. The 'Bonzo' craze swept the world resulting in postcards, annuals, toys and other merchandise. Credit should read: Estate of George Studdy/Gresham Marketing Ltd./ILN/Mary Evans 5 September 1923 Stock Photo

RM2M3P4M4–Bonzo persuades a friend to throw a stone. The stone lands on a man lying on the beach, reading a newspaper, which means that Bonzo and the Bonzolines run right across him. George Ernest Studdy (1878-1948), was the creator of 'Bonzo', a small dog with saucer-like eyes and indiscriminate breeding who first appeared in the Sketch in 1922. The 'Bonzo' craze swept the world resulting in postcards, annuals, toys and other merchandise. Credit should read: Estate of George Studdy/Gresham Marketing Ltd./ILN/Mary Evans 5 September 1923

'Catalina' Flying Boat - American consolidated flying boat. Two 1,200 H.P. Pratt & Whitney Twin Wasp Engines. Range 4,000 miles. Depicted sighting the 'Bismarck'. Stock Photo

RM2K63XJX–'Catalina' Flying Boat - American consolidated flying boat. Two 1,200 H.P. Pratt & Whitney Twin Wasp Engines. Range 4,000 miles. Depicted sighting the 'Bismarck'.

The Irish Land League Agitation: an attack on a process server in the west of Ireland, 1881. The process server's legal duty was to deliver writs of ejectments to defaulting tenants. Here, an unwelcome process server is hotly pursued by an angry mob of men and women. Date: 1881 Stock Photo

RM2M3PAWP–The Irish Land League Agitation: an attack on a process server in the west of Ireland, 1881. The process server's legal duty was to deliver writs of ejectments to defaulting tenants. Here, an unwelcome process server is hotly pursued by an angry mob of men and women. Date: 1881

RMA67TH4–Chasing Bow Head Whale

RMA31MPC–Chasing A U Boat 1915

Satirical cartoon, Bardolph Badger'd or the Portland Hunt Stock Photo

RMKRCYNY–Satirical cartoon, Bardolph Badger'd or the Portland Hunt

English & German troops fraternising on Christmas Day, chasing a hare and playing a football match (the German team won) Date: 25 December 1914 Stock Photo

RMG36MKC–English & German troops fraternising on Christmas Day, chasing a hare and playing a football match (the German team won) Date: 25 December 1914

Illustration by Cecil Aldin -- Tatters, a wire-haired fox terrier, not wishing to be left behind, chasing his master's car on hearing the horn sounding. Date: 1927 Stock Photo

RMG3C7T4–Illustration by Cecil Aldin -- Tatters, a wire-haired fox terrier, not wishing to be left behind, chasing his master's car on hearing the horn sounding. Date: 1927

The 17th - the Duke of Cambridge's Own - did not take part in the main battles but was involved in the chasing of de Wet and the later 'clean up' operations. Boer War. Stock Photo

RM2M9D4H6–The 17th - the Duke of Cambridge's Own - did not take part in the main battles but was involved in the chasing of de Wet and the later 'clean up' operations. Boer War.

End paper, repeating design of a cat chasing a mouse, illustration in Les Images en Musique, with illustrations by Benjamin Rabier and easy pieces for piano by Jane Vieu. Stock Photo

RM2M97JW6–End paper, repeating design of a cat chasing a mouse, illustration in Les Images en Musique, with illustrations by Benjamin Rabier and easy pieces for piano by Jane Vieu.

Satirical cartoon, Shakespeare's Prophecy Stock Photo

RMKRCYT3–Satirical cartoon, Shakespeare's Prophecy

RMANHT3D–Hunting Horses France

RMA66XGA–Hare Coursing 1835

Photograph showing a Royal Air Force fighter airplane (right) chasing a German V-1 'Flying Bomb' rocket over Southern England, 1944. British fighters defending London shot down a large number of 'Flying Bombs' at this time. Date: 1944 Stock Photo

RM2M3K2E9–Photograph showing a Royal Air Force fighter airplane (right) chasing a German V-1 'Flying Bomb' rocket over Southern England, 1944. British fighters defending London shot down a large number of 'Flying Bombs' at this time. Date: 1944

A cartoon by animal artist Leonard Brightwell, featuring Aberdeen terriers chasing an electric threepenny bit, a comment on the so-called miserly behaviour of all things Scottish and a reflection of the prevailing interest in greyhound racing in 1927, when the first dog racing stadiums were appearing around Britain. Date: 1927 Stock Photo

RM2M3KAJE–A cartoon by animal artist Leonard Brightwell, featuring Aberdeen terriers chasing an electric threepenny bit, a comment on the so-called miserly behaviour of all things Scottish and a reflection of the prevailing interest in greyhound racing in 1927, when the first dog racing stadiums were appearing around Britain. Date: 1927

RMG39Y8T–SIEGE OF PARIS -BALLOONS

Edward, Prince of Wales, and Lord Cork, with the Royal Stag Hounds Stock Photo

RM2RG8RXD–Edward, Prince of Wales, and Lord Cork, with the Royal Stag Hounds

China - A Chinese Opium Den and Smokers Date: circa 1910s Stock Photo

RMG3CRR3–China - A Chinese Opium Den and Smokers Date: circa 1910s

White bulldog puppy chases black French poodle Stock Photo

RMG3C6CR–White bulldog puppy chases black French poodle

Prince of Wales (later Edward VII) in Exmoor, England. Stock Photo

RM2K63T0D–Prince of Wales (later Edward VII) in Exmoor, England.

Charles Peace, or the Adventures of a Notorious Burglar Stock Photo

RMG3D7J6–Charles Peace, or the Adventures of a Notorious Burglar

The wolves Skoll (repulsion) and Hati (hate) pursue Sol (sun) and Mani (moon) across the skies ; if they should catch them, the world will be plunged again into darkness Stock Photo

RMG36MKB–The wolves Skoll (repulsion) and Hati (hate) pursue Sol (sun) and Mani (moon) across the skies ; if they should catch them, the world will be plunged again into darkness