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Catch Collection (#12)

"Catch: From Newfoundland Cod to World Series Glory, A Multifaceted Tale" In the vast waters of Newfoundland, Canada

Background imageCatch Collection: Heroic Mothers (Colour Litho)

Heroic Mothers (Colour Litho)
2783922 Heroic Mothers (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Heroic mothers. A violent fire broke out in a house in Cologno (Bergamo)

Background imageCatch Collection: In the mountains of Coggiola (Biella), a young man could take in a trap a beautiful golden eagle

In the mountains of Coggiola (Biella), a young man could take in a trap a beautiful golden eagle (colour litho)
2783464 In the mountains of Coggiola (Biella), a young man could take in a trap a beautiful golden eagle (colour litho) by Beltrame

Background imageCatch Collection: Une peche a l espadon (engraving)

Une peche a l espadon (engraving)
2783330 Une peche a l espadon (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Une peche a l espadon)

Background imageCatch Collection: La peche aux mulets sur la plage de la Longue-Ile (Etats-Unis) (engraving)

La peche aux mulets sur la plage de la Longue-Ile (Etats-Unis) (engraving)
2783315 La peche aux mulets sur la plage de la Longue-Ile (Etats-Unis) (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageCatch Collection: Les Habitants Des Eaux Du Maracaibo (engraving)

Les Habitants Des Eaux Du Maracaibo (engraving)
2783264 Les Habitants Des Eaux Du Maracaibo (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Les Habitants Des Eaux Du Maracaibo)

Background imageCatch Collection: One, Two, Three, Four, Five, I Caught a Fish Alive

One, Two, Three, Four, Five, I Caught a Fish Alive by Agnes Richardson

Background imageCatch Collection: The Fishermans Dream

The Fishermans Dream

Background imageCatch Collection: Fishing on the Wye, Derbyshire (engraving)

Fishing on the Wye, Derbyshire (engraving)
1616456 Fishing on the Wye, Derbyshire (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fishing on the Wye, Derbyshire)

Background imageCatch Collection: Shoal of mackerel 1873

Shoal of mackerel 1873
Fishermen bringing in their fresh catch of mackerel. Date: 1873

Background imageCatch Collection: Catching German spy in the act 1915

Catching German spy in the act 1915
Catching German spy in the act. 1915

Background imageCatch Collection: The First Test Match between England and Australia at Edgbaston (litho)

The First Test Match between England and Australia at Edgbaston (litho)
1629767 The First Test Match between England and Australia at Edgbaston (litho) by Cleaver, Ralph (fl.1902); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageCatch Collection: Cupid and spiders web on a Valentine card

Cupid and spiders web on a Valentine card
Cupid with net and spiders web on a Valentine card -- Caught in Loves Web. (2 of 2) Date: circa 1890s

Background imageCatch Collection: Collecting Salmon Ova on an Irish River (engraving)

Collecting Salmon Ova on an Irish River (engraving)
1622919 Collecting Salmon Ova on an Irish River (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Collecting Salmon Ova on an Irish River)

Background imageCatch Collection: Boy and dog in a boat on a cutout greetings card

Boy and dog in a boat on a cutout greetings card -- the boy has caught a fish. circa 1890s

Background imageCatch Collection: Arrival of the mackerel boats 1868

Arrival of the mackerel boats 1868
Fishermen bringing in the catch of mackerel hours before dawn, arriving on the River Thames to be sold at Billingsgate market, in the 1860s it was estimated that 25, 000

Background imageCatch Collection: Fresh water fishing

Fresh water fishing. 19th century

Background imageCatch Collection: The Agitation in Ireland, Incidents of the Parnell Reception at Limerick (engraving)

The Agitation in Ireland, Incidents of the Parnell Reception at Limerick (engraving)
1060342 The Agitation in Ireland, Incidents of the Parnell Reception at Limerick (engraving) by Ralston, William (1848-1911) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Agitation in Ireland)

Background imageCatch Collection: How I Lost Two Prizes at Bisley (engraving)

How I Lost Two Prizes at Bisley (engraving)
1042421 How I Lost Two Prizes at Bisley (engraving) by Craig, Frank (1874-1918); Private Collection; (add.info.: How I Lost Two Prizes at Bisley)

Background imageCatch Collection: A Ladies Cricket Match, Harrow versus Pinner (engraving)

A Ladies Cricket Match, Harrow versus Pinner (engraving)
1041494 A Ladies Cricket Match, Harrow versus Pinner (engraving) by Du Maurier, George (1834-96) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Ladies Cricket Match, Harrow versus Pinner)

Background imageCatch Collection: Leaves from an Artists Note Book at Henley (engraving)

Leaves from an Artists Note Book at Henley (engraving)
1040968 Leaves from an Artists Note Book at Henley (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Leaves from an Artists Note Book at Henley)

Background imageCatch Collection: Postcard booklet, three boys fishing, Dixieland, USA

Postcard booklet, three boys fishing, Dixieland, USA. Date: 1937

Background imageCatch Collection: Postcard booklet, boy with fish, Dixieland, USA

Postcard booklet, boy with fish, Dixieland, USA
Postcard booklet, boy looks at a fish he has caught, Dixieland, USA. Date: 1937

Background imageCatch Collection: A Days Fishing on the Teign (engraving)

A Days Fishing on the Teign (engraving)
1107153 A Days Fishing on the Teign (engraving) by Bothams, Walter (fl.1882-1914); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Days Fishing on the Teign)

Background imageCatch Collection: Morris Clark

Morris Clark, renowned for being one of the Gibson Girls, appearing in The Catch of the Season, at the Vaudeville Theatre, London. Date: 1905

Background imageCatch Collection: Poster, fishing bait

Poster, fishing bait, water bread, made of blood, dried fruit, caramel, oily flour. late 19th century

Background imageCatch Collection: Poster advertising the Test Match in Australia

Poster advertising the Test Match in Australia
Onslow Auctions Collection Date: 1932 - 1933

Background imageCatch Collection: Winter scene on the coast of Bergen, Norway, fishermen bringing in their catch of herring

Winter scene on the coast of Bergen, Norway, fishermen bringing in their catch of herring and men packing the them in barrels. Date: circa 1851

Background imageCatch Collection: Humours of Campaigning in Upper Burma (engraving)

Humours of Campaigning in Upper Burma (engraving)
1055099 Humours of Campaigning in Upper Burma (engraving) by Marie, Adrien Emmanuel (1848-91) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Humours of Campaigning in Upper Burma)

Background imageCatch Collection: A Rabbit-Destroying Expedition on the Lachlan River in Australia, a Flood in Camp (engraving)

A Rabbit-Destroying Expedition on the Lachlan River in Australia, a Flood in Camp (engraving)
1055020 A Rabbit-Destroying Expedition on the Lachlan River in Australia, a Flood in Camp (engraving) by Ralston, William (1848-1911) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageCatch Collection: The Transvaal Crisis, despatching Gold from the National Bank of Johannesburg to catch the Cape

The Transvaal Crisis, despatching Gold from the National Bank of Johannesburg to catch the Cape Mail (litho)
1043139 The Transvaal Crisis, despatching Gold from the National Bank of Johannesburg to catch the Cape Mail (litho) by Paget

Background imageCatch Collection: Cornish 'Huer'(engraving)

Cornish "Huer"(engraving)
962173 Cornish " Huer" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cornish " Huer")

Background imageCatch Collection: Fisherman Holding a Fish, 19th century (chalk)

Fisherman Holding a Fish, 19th century (chalk)
6198926 Fisherman Holding a Fish, 19th century (chalk) by Morland, George (1763-1804); 24.7x34.3 cm; The McManus, Dundee, UK; Dundee Art Galleries and Museums; English, out of copyright

Background imageCatch Collection: Fisherfolk on a Beach, a Storm Approaching (watercolour)

Fisherfolk on a Beach, a Storm Approaching (watercolour)
6041532 Fisherfolk on a Beach, a Storm Approaching (watercolour) by Bonington, Richard Parkes (1802-28); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Background imageCatch Collection: The Final Cricket Match between England and Australia at the Oval (engraving)

The Final Cricket Match between England and Australia at the Oval (engraving)
1605678 The Final Cricket Match between England and Australia at the Oval (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageCatch Collection: Six days after a mine fire in France, when thirty deaths had already been extracted

Six days after a mine fire in France, when thirty deaths had already been extracted... (colour litho)
2778300 Six days after a mine fire in France, when thirty deaths had already been extracted... (colour litho) by Beltrame

Background imageCatch Collection: The drama of a shepherdess (Colour Litho)

The drama of a shepherdess (Colour Litho)
2778299 The drama of a shepherdess (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The drama of a shepherdess)

Background imageCatch Collection: She suddenly escaped a large bundle of hay that she was tying to roll it down... (colour litho)

She suddenly escaped a large bundle of hay that she was tying to roll it down... (colour litho)
2778186 She suddenly escaped a large bundle of hay that she was tying to roll it down... (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageCatch Collection: Maternal Heroism (Colour Litho)

Maternal Heroism (Colour Litho)
2778162 Maternal Heroism (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Maternal heroism)

Background imageCatch Collection: Plate 283. Base-ball; Catching and Throwing, 1885 (collotype on paper)

Plate 283. Base-ball; Catching and Throwing, 1885 (collotype on paper)
3950038 Plate 283. Base-ball; Catching and Throwing, 1885 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 25.4x30.8 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA

Background imageCatch Collection: La Foire aux bilboquets (engraving)

La Foire aux bilboquets (engraving)
3645609 La Foire aux bilboquets (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: La Foire aux bilboquets. Illustration for Le Magasin Pittoresque (1871)

Background imageCatch Collection: Just pop these into your bag and catch the first train (colour litho)

Just pop these into your bag and catch the first train (colour litho)
3641668 Just pop these into your bag and catch the first train (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageCatch Collection: Selling Fish, c. 1799 (oil on canvas)

Selling Fish, c. 1799 (oil on canvas)
3506317 Selling Fish, c.1799 (oil on canvas) by Morland, George (1763-1804); 71x91.5 cm; Herbert Art Gallery & Museum, Coventry, UK; eHerbert Art Gallery & Museum, Coventry; English, out of copyright

Background imageCatch Collection: Hunter in the Roman garden (mosaic)

Hunter in the Roman garden (mosaic)
JFS368131 Hunter in the Roman garden (mosaic) by Roman; Conimbriga, Coimbra, Portugal; (add.info.: Roman archaeological site)

Background imageCatch Collection: Barbel Fishing, Twickenham, from a set of six images of Angling

Barbel Fishing, Twickenham, from a set of six images of Angling
XYC283275 Barbel Fishing, Twickenham, from a set of six images of Angling (hand-coloured litho) by Heath, Henry (fl.1824-35); 22.5x28.9 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

Background imageCatch Collection: Coach transport (coloured engraving)

Coach transport (coloured engraving)
560268 Coach transport (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Coach transport.); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection; English, out of copyright

Background imageCatch Collection: The Haunt of the Kingfisher (oil on canvas)

The Haunt of the Kingfisher (oil on canvas)
BOU203106 The Haunt of the Kingfisher (oil on canvas) by Wainwright, John (fl.1860-69); 20.3x25.4 cm; Private Collection; Bourne Gallery, Reigate, Surrey; English, out of copyright

Background imageCatch Collection: Killigrant (w / c & gouache on paper)

Killigrant (w / c & gouache on paper)
MGS225693 Killigrant (w/c & gouache on paper) by Browne, Richard (1776-1824); 28x22.3 cm; Private Collection; eMichael Graham-Stewart; Australian, out of copyright




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"Catch: From Newfoundland Cod to World Series Glory, A Multifaceted Tale" In the vast waters of Newfoundland, Canada, lies a bountiful catch that has sustained generations - the mighty cod. For centuries, these prized fish have been at the heart of Newfoundland's fishing industry, providing sustenance and livelihoods for its people. But catching goes beyond just fish; it extends to thrilling moments on sports fields too. In the 1955 World Series, left fielder Sandy Amoros of the Brooklyn Dodgers made an unforgettable catch. As Yogi Berra sent a deep fly ball soaring towards him in Yankee Stadium, Amoros leaped into action and snatched victory from the jaws of defeat. Across oceans in Whitstable, England, oyster catches are a way of life. These skilled individuals brave treacherous tides to gather succulent oysters from their beds – a tradition that has shaped coastal communities for centuries. The art world also embraces "catch" as inspiration. Winslow Homer's masterpiece "Fog Warning" depicts a lone fisherman battling against nature's elements while hauling his precious catch home. Similarly captivating is "The Lighthouse (Newlyn, Cornwall), " where an unknown artist captures fishermen returning with their hard-earned bounty. Sports enthusiasts witness incredible catches too; Len Weare springs high into the air as Newport County goalkeeper to secure victory under immense pressure. His skillful grab symbolizes determination and resilience in times of challenge. From France to Germany and Norse mythology alike comes tales of mythical creatures known for their elusive catches. Legends speak of beings like Oyster Catchers who possess magical abilities tied closely with marine life – enchanting imaginations throughout history. Even angling enthusiasts find joy in this word; French and English artificial fishing flies dance upon rivers' surfaces as they lure unsuspecting trout into their grasp. Fly fishing becomes an art form where patience meets precision resulting in exhilarating catches. Transportation also plays a role in the catch narrative.