Boatman Collection (#7)

Charons Boat, or The Ghosts of the All Talents
2489003 Charons Boat, or The Ghosts of the All Talents Taking their Last Voyage, published by Hannah Humphrey, 1807 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray

In Paris through the centuries by Knee-Lac, 1881
LSE4085118 In Paris through the centuries by Knee-Lac, 1881. by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: In Paris through the centuries by Knee-Lac)

Dr Johnson in the Highlands (engraving)
1063000 Dr Johnson in the Highlands (engraving) by Bogle, William Lockhart (fl.1881); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dr Johnson in the Highlands)

Female Saint in a boat with a courtly couple and two boatmen
986280 Female Saint in a boat with a courtly couple and two boatmen, within a large historiated initial O, early 20th century (ink, paints and gold leaf on vellum) by Spanish School

Dutch boatman (engraving)
966861 Dutch boatman (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dutch boatman. Illustration for The World its Cities and Peoples by Edwin Hopper (Cassell)

Venetian gondolier (coloured engraving)
960399 Venetian gondolier (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Venetian gondolier, 16th Century)

Early morning on the Elbe, near Dresden, 1827 (oil on canvas)
3053148 Early morning on the Elbe, near Dresden, 1827 (oil on canvas) by Carus, Karl Gustav (1789-1869); 29x22 cm; Museum Kunstpalast DAosseldorf, Germany; Photo eFine Art Images; German

Kashmiri Boatmen, c. 1860s (b / w photo)
498623 Kashmiri Boatmen, c.1860s (b/w photo) by Bourne, S. (1834-1912) & Shepherd, C. (c.1858-85); Private Collection; British, out of copyright

In a Gondola (chromolitho)
734701 In a Gondola (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: In a Gondola. Liebig card)

Mullahs or Boatmen, Mussulmans, Lahore, from The People of India, by J
STC439691 Mullahs or Boatmen, Mussulmans, Lahore, from The People of India, by J. Forbes Watson, published 1868 (albumen print) by English Photographer

Charons Boat, or The Ghosts of the All Talents
NCO189707 Charons Boat, or The Ghosts of the All Talents Taking their Last Voyage, published by Hannah Humphrey, 1807 (hand-coloured etching with some aquatint) by Gillray

View of Arai (Arai no zu) (colour woodblock print)
5043858 View of Arai (Arai no zu) (colour woodblock print) by Kunisada, Utagawa (Toyokuni III) (1786-1865); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; (add.info.: No)

No. 3, Warabi Station: The Toda River Crossing (Warabi no eki, Todagawa no watashiba) (colour woodblock print)
5043659 No. 3, Warabi Station: The Toda River Crossing (Warabi no eki, Todagawa no watashiba) (colour woodblock print) by Eisen, Keisai (Ikeda Yoshinobu) (1790-1848); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery

A Boatman on the Indus (engraving)
1621611 A Boatman on the Indus (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Boatman on the Indus. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 26 October 1878)

Rambling Sketches in Holland, Amsterdam and Neighbourhood (engraving)
1596854 Rambling Sketches in Holland, Amsterdam and Neighbourhood (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rambling Sketches in Holland)

Kedara Ragini, c. 1760 (paint and gold on paper)
5615458 Kedara Ragini, c.1760 (paint and gold on paper) by Mughal School (18th century); 31.5x21.9 cm; Narodni Galerie, Prague

Pulls Ferry, Norwich (colour photo)
3094734 Pulls Ferry, Norwich (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pulls Ferry, Norwich. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

The Grand Canal, 1826 / 1827. Creator: Richard Parkes Bonington
The Grand Canal, 1826/1827

Mississippi Boatman, 1850. Creator: George Caleb Bingham
Mississippi Boatman, 1850

The Tiber River with the Ponte Molle at Sunset, c. 1650. Creator: Jan Asselijin
The Tiber River with the Ponte Molle at Sunset, c. 1650

The Moored Boatman: Souvenir of an Italian Lake, 1861. Creator
The Moored Boatman: Souvenir of an Italian Lake, 1861

Receiving-House of the Royal Humane Society, 1844. Creator: Unknown
Receiving-House of the Royal Humane Society, 1844. Boathouse and boatman of the Royal Humane Society, for the recovery of persons apparently drowned or dead

A Ferry boat Crossing the Bay. Creator: Hokusai
A Ferry boat Crossing the Bay

Miyako Shell, probably 1821. Creator: Hokusai
Miyako Shell, probably 1821

The flight into Egypt, with the Holy Family in a boat, 1730-50. Creator: Pietro Monaco
The flight into Egypt, with the Holy Family in a boat, 1730-50

A View of Late Spring at Masaki, 1831. 1831. Creator: Ando Hiroshige
A View of Late Spring at Masaki, 1831

Honjo Komme (Ogura-an), ca. 1840. ca. 1840. Creator: Ando Hiroshige
Honjo Komme (Ogura-an), ca. 1840

Clearing Weather after Snow at Massaki. Creator: Ando Hiroshige
Clearing Weather after Snow at Massaki

Mitsuke; Tenryugawa Ferry, Station No. 29. Creator: Ando Hiroshige
Mitsuke; Tenryugawa Ferry, Station No. 29

Kawasaki, ca. 1842. ca. 1842. Creator: Ando Hiroshige
Kawasaki, ca. 1842

Ferry Boat Crossing the Rokugo River, ca. 1834. ca. 1834. Creator: Ando Hiroshige
Ferry Boat Crossing the Rokugo River, ca. 1834

Snow on the Sumida River, ca. 1835. ca. 1835. Creator: Ando Hiroshige
Snow on the Sumida River, ca. 1835

Senba Station, ca. 1836. ca. 1836. Creator: Ando Hiroshige
Senba Station, ca. 1836

Yodogawa, ca. 1834. ca. 1834. Creator: Ando Hiroshige
Yodogawa, ca. 1834

Cherry Blossoms at Arashiyama, from the series Famous Places of Kyoto, ca. 1834. ca. 1834. Creator: Ando Hiroshige
Cherry Blossoms at Arashiyama, from the series Famous Places of Kyoto, ca. 1834

Arashiyama Manka. Creator: Ando Hiroshige
Arashiyama Manka

1805 ICE SKATING
The occasional fall notwithstanding, gentlemen generally find ice skating to be whizzer fun. Date: 1805

Thames Waterman 1804
The Thames A boatman takes a couple for a a trip on the river Thames, London Date: 1804

EyeUbiquitous_20104884
USA, Nevada, Las Vegas, The Strip, gondola outside side the entrance to the Venetian hotel and casino

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USA, Nevada, Las Vegas, The Strip, gondola outside side the entrance to the Venetian hotel and casino

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USA, Nevada, Las Vegas, The Strip, gondola outside side the entrance to the Venetian hotel and casino

Boatman among the Reeds, ca. 1865. Creator: Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot
Boatman among the Reeds, ca. 1865

River with a Distant Tower, 1865. Creator: Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot
River with a Distant Tower, 1865

The skipper of a small ferry boat, Marazion, Cornwall
The skipper of a small ferry boat waits for passengers on the slip at Marazion, in Mounts Bay, Cornwall. England. The boat is used at high water when the causeway to the mount is flooded

Boatman and dog on the saltings at Askam, near Barrow
A happy boatman leans back across the thwarts of a rowing boat and cuddles his small dog. The boat is on the saltings at Askam, near Barrow-in-Furness in Cumbria, England Date: 1990

A boatman steers a shikara boat loaded with animal fodder in the Vale of Kashmir, near Srinagar. The Himalayan mountains can be seen in the distance. Date: 1986

Lobster fisherman leaves boat and climbs bank of River Dee
At low water, a lobster fisherman leaves his boat tender at the end of a days fishing and climbs the steep muddy bank of the River Dee in Kirkcudbright, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland

Kashmir, Srinagar - boatman paddles boat with animal fodder
Kashmir, Srinagar. A boatman paddles a boat carrying animal fodder though a canal covered with green weed Date: 1986

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"Journeying through Time and Tide: The Legacy of Boatmen" Step back in time to witness the remarkable tales of boatmen who navigated rivers, canals, and seas, leaving an indelible mark on history. Meet Eustace Rogers, the last coracle man of Ironbridge in Shropshire, whose skillful maneuvers captivated all who witnessed his artistry. Picture yourself at Malpas Ferry in Cornwall around 1887, as you marvel at the bustling landing where boats arrived from Tregothnan. Transport yourself to Venice's enchanting Grand Canal and behold the iconic Rialto Bridge alongside a gondolier gracefully guiding their vessel—a scene that has earned its place as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Travel further back to 1804 when Thames Watermen ruled London's riverways with their expertise and unrivaled knowledge. Immerse yourself in Wales' rich heritage as you gaze upon Conwy Castle from its majestic landing place—where boatmen once ferried passengers across shimmering waters. Experience the raw power of nature with Ando Hiroshige's depiction of a Japanese Storm at Sea—an awe-inspiring reminder of the bravery displayed by seafaring souls. Witness history unfold before your eyes as you step aboard Bury's ferry during 1931—a testament to human ingenuity bridging gaps between communities. Explore Malta's Valletta and be transported into another era aboard a traditional Dghajsa boat—the echoes of past voyages whispering through every wave. Marvel at Florence's Ponte Vecchio spanning over River Arno—a timeless symbol connecting people throughout centuries. Lose yourself amidst Udaipur's tranquil lake adorned with a palace while gliding gently on a serene boat ride—an experience that transcends time itself. Finally, brave the harsh winter conditions during 1947 along Thames Estuary—where resilient boatmen battled treacherous waves to ensure vital connections remained intact.