Rowing Collection (#5)

Sculling In Mist On River Thames; London, England

The Head, 1901. Artist: Spy
The Head, 1901. James John Hornby (1826-1909), headmaster of Eton College from 1868 to 1884. He was previously a rower, competing for Oxford University in the Boat Race

A Trial Spin of the Cornell Crews on Cayuga Lake, 1906

Vietnam, Mekong Delta, Can Tho. Vietnamese woman on small boat, on the Mekong delta at sunset (MR)

Caucasian Appearance, Day, Digitally Generated, Effort, Full Length, Illustrative Technique, In A Row, Male Likeness, Motion, Oar, Outdoors, River, Rowing, Side View, Sport, Teamwork, Togetherness

Rescuing the ships mascot during a naval engagement: the dog, which had fallen overboard, is plucked from the sea during an aerial attack. 1917

Wicklow Church and River Leitrim - a low view of the church mainly hidden by trees with the river and small boy by rowing boat in the foreground

Steamship in port of Mollendo, Peru, South America
Moonlit scene with a steamship in the port of Mollendo, southern Peru, South America. Date: 1916

Hotel Furberg, St Gilgen, Salzburg, Austria. Date: circa 1905

St. Patricks Bridge, Cork, Opened on Thursday, engraved by T
XJF441295 St. Patricks Bridge, Cork, Opened on Thursday, engraved by T.N. Wilson, published in The Illustrated London News, December 14 1861 (engraving) by English School

Landscape with Hercules and Cacus, c. 1656 (oil on canvas)
XIR205776 Landscape with Hercules and Cacus, c.1656 (oil on canvas) by Poussin, Nicolas (1594-1665); 156x202 cm; Pushkin Museum, Moscow

LONDON: ROWING, 1865. Procession of the London Boat Clubs on the Thames River, the opening ceremony of the Thames Rowing Season. Wood engraving, English, April 1865

WARFARE: GREEK FIRE. Use of Greek Fire. Byzantine manuscript illumination from the Skylitzes Codex, 13th-14th century

Parasol Vendor
July 1909: A busy sunshade vendor at Henley waiting whilst the lady punters settle into the punt during the Henley Regatta. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Fowey, Cornwall - Waterfront on the River Fowey
Fowey, Cornwall - Cargo Port at the Mouth of the River Fowey Date: circa 1908

Bathing at Svaneholm, Borstahusen, Lanskrona, about 1900. Date: 1900

Sandgate, Kent - The Parade Date: circa 1910s

CASSATT: BOATING, 1893-4. The Boating Party. Canvas by Mary Cassatt

Porthclais, near St Davids, Pembrokeshire, South Wales
View of Porthclais (or Porth Clais) Harbour, a small sheltered inlet port near St David s, Pembrokeshire, South Wales, with sailing ships and a rowing boat

Landing Troops at the Khedives Palace at Alexandria after the Bombardment, 1882, (c1882-1885)
Landing Troops at the Khedives Palace at Alexandria after the Bombardment, 1882, (c1882-85). Episode of the Anglo-Egyptian War (1882). From British Battles on Land and Sea, Vol. IV, by James Grant

Blind soldiers regatta at Putney, WW1
Blinded soldiers from St. Dunstans home for blinded sailor and soldiers in Regents Park, rowing in the boat they rowed to victory over the students of Westminster College

Skiffs, 1877 (oil on canvas)
XOS744875 Skiffs, 1877 (oil on canvas) by Caillebotte, Gustave (1848-94); 88.9x116.2 cm; National Gallery of Art, Washington DC, USA; French, out of copyright

Whitehall, London, as it was in the 18th century, from A Short History of the
KW392526 Whitehall, London, as it was in the 18th century, from A Short History of the English People by J. R. Green, published 1893 (litho) by English School

Summer at Hemingford Grey (oil on canvas)
XPG366360 Summer at Hemingford Grey (oil on canvas) by Blacklock, William Kay (1872-1922); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Regatta Crowds
30th June 1926: Large crowds gathered on the river at Henley for the first day of the Regatta, the rowing boats full of spectators are pushed up against a boom which defines the racing area of

Henley Boats
29th June 1926: Punts and rowing boats on the River Thames at Henley. (Photo by H. F. Davis/Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Parasols At Henley
1908: Oarsmen carrying parasols at Henley Regatta. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Istanbul, Turkey - Galata Ferryboats - Golden Horn
Ferryboats and boatmen moored close to the Bridge and Quay at Galata, Constantinople, Turkey, ready to provide transport across the Golden Horn. Date: circa 1920s

The Shore at Sandown, Isle of Wight Date: circa 1940

Spain - Vigo - The Universal Hotel and Continental Hotel
Spain - Vigo, in the Spanish autonomous community of Galicia on the Atlantic Ocean. The Universal Hotel and Continental Hotel. Date: circa 1910s

Old lady rowing in Hoi An harbour silhouetted at sunset, Vietnam, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

ENGLAND: BOAT RACE, 1869. The start, at Putney, of the yearly Oxford and Cambridge Universities boat race on the Thames River. Wood engraving, English, 1869

Balloon descending into Bristol Channel
A balloon descending into the water of the Bristol Channel, near Watermouth. The passengers were Sadler and Clayfield, who ascended from Bristol. 24 September 1810

Musical Terms Up To Date - Running Down the Scales An altercation between a market barrow boy and a irate smart lady shopper regarding the setting (and accuracy)

Boating Beagles
Two beagles in a rowing boat, one playing mandolin and the other holding a paddle. Date: early 1930s

Beating the Bounds Boats
ENGLAND - BEATING THE BOUNDS Choirboys and dignitaries sailing down the Thames in rowing boats, en route to St. Clement Danes for the beating the parish boundaries ceremony Date: early 1930s

Chicago, Illinois, Rowers in Lincoln Park lagoon at dawn. Chicago, Illinois, USA

People rowing home at sunset at Ifaty, near Toliara, Madagascar, Indian Ocean, Africa

Mr and Mrs G. D. Luck in a dinghy
Neat work with a dinghy: Mr and Mrs G. D. Luck being rowed ashore by the younger generation after taking part in a race at the Royal Fowey Yacht Clubs Cornish regatta

Oxford practising for the Boat Race
The Oxford team practising for the annual Boat Race

Geneva, Switzerland - Quay on Lake Leman
Geneva, Switzerland - Quay on Lac Leman

Boats at Sale with the skyline of the city of Rabat in background, Morocco, North Africa, Africa

Paddy fields and waterway with local boat, Kashmir, India

Rowers on River Thames with church tower beyond, Hampton, Greater London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Forfarshire Shipwreck 5
When this paddle steamer wrecks on the Farne Islands, off Northumberland, lighthouse keeper Darling and 18-year old daughter Grace row to the wreck and save nine

Boytons Water Show / Race
A race between Wallace Ross and George Bubear, American and British sculling champions, at Captain Boytons World Water Show at Earls Court, London

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"Rowing: A Timeless Pursuit of Strength, Skill, and Serenity" Immerse yourself in the world of rowing, a sport that has captivated hearts for centuries. From the whimsical illustrations of William Heath Robinson's "Ultra-Marine" to the picturesque boathouses lining the River Thames in Henley-on-Thames, England, rowing is an art form that combines athleticism with natural beauty. Step into a rowing boat eight and feel the power as each member of the crew team synchronizes their strokes. The grace and determination displayed by legendary figures like Grace Darling, who fearlessly rowed alongside her father to save lives at sea, exemplify the indomitable spirit of this sport. Travel back in time to 1913 and witness Cambridge's rowing team poised on a riverbank before embarking on an epic race. Their camaraderie and dedication are palpable through Arild Rosenkrantz's evocative photograph. But rowing isn't confined to rivers alone; it extends its reach even to quaint fishing villages like Beesands in Devon. Amidst scenes of fishermen casting their nets against a backdrop of tranquil waters, one can almost hear the rhythmic sound of oars slicing through waves. Cross over Maidenhead bridge towards Skindles hotel and discover how rowers find solace amidst breathtaking landscapes. Ambleside offers another enchanting setting for those seeking tranquility while gliding across shimmering lakes in elegant boats. As we delve deeper into history, we encounter iconic moments such as George Washington crossing Delaware during America's War of Independence. This chromolithograph immortalizes his courageous journey—a testament to how pivotal role-rowers played throughout history. Whether you're drawn by its artistic allure or inspired by tales from yesteryears' races like Oxford versus Cambridge Boat Race in 1873—rowing remains an enduring symbol of strength united with teamwork.