Fish Trap Collection

Neils Harbour, Nova Scotia, Canada, North America

Capital letters Plate in "Picturesque alphabet or New informative and picturesque alphabet", 1892 (engraving)
DUV4220328 Capital letters Plate in "Picturesque alphabet or New informative and picturesque alphabet", 1892 (engraving); 27x17.5 cm; (add.info)

Saint Jean de Luz: Quay and house of the Infante around 1900 (photo)
PCT4256375 Saint Jean de Luz: Quay and house of the Infante around 1900 (photo); © Patrice Cartier. All rights reserved 2023

A fisherman in sou'wester mending lobster/crab creels on the beach alongside a beached Sheringham crab boat
7341145 A fisherman in sou'wester mending lobster/crab creels on the beach alongside a beached Sheringham crab boat, 1910-11 (photo, glass plate negative) by British Photographer

Fishing coral in the coral reef in the Mediterranean sea, 1880 (engraving)
6426192 Fishing coral in the coral reef in the Mediterranean sea, 1880 (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fishing coral in the coral reef in the Mediterranean sea)

Conway Bridge and Castle, 1828 (litho on paper)
7482856 Conway Bridge and Castle, 1828 (litho on paper) by Pickering, George (c.1794-1857); 25x34 cm; Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust, Telford, Shropshire

The trawler Forget Me Not, built in 1883 in Brixham (England). Wool embroidery, before 1909, by Henry Robert Fisher (?)
MMM5468869 The trawler Forget Me Not, built in 1883 in Brixham (England). Wool embroidery, before 1909, by Henry Robert Fisher (?)

Children with their feet in the water on the beach, trying fishing on foot
MMM5479187 Children with their feet in the water on the beach, trying fishing on foot, alongside a fisherman who wields a large net, in Scarborough, Yorkshire (England)

Fishing boat pulling its nets on the beach in the wind, on the Dutch coast
MMM5459949 Fishing boat pulling its nets on the beach in the wind, on the Dutch coast. Oil on canvas, 17th century, by Willem van de Velde (1633-1707)

An Estuary Scene with Fisherman, second quarter of 1600s (oil on wood)
XOS5883936 An Estuary Scene with Fisherman, second quarter of 1600s (oil on wood) by Camphuysen, Rafel Govertsz (1598-1657); 24x33 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Fishermen pulling their nets on the shores of the north coast of Wales. Oil on canvas, 1874, by Henry Moore (1831-1895)
MMM5460353 Fishermen pulling their nets on the shores of the north coast of Wales. Oil on canvas, 1874, by Henry Moore (1831-1895) by Moore, Henry (1831-95); National Maritime Museum, London

Corfu, 1833 (engraving)
7273647 Corfu, 1833 (engraving); 20.0x28.3 cm; JMK Archiv, Bremen, Germany; (add.info.: Captions Corfu and Aus d. Kunstanst. d. Bibliogr. Inst)

Italy, Ventimiglia (Vintimille), the beach with fishing boats and fishermen, 1870 (engraving)
UTD4918499 Italy, Ventimiglia (Vintimille), the beach with fishing boats and fishermen, 1870 (engraving); (add.info.: Italy, Ventimiglia (Vintimille), the beach with fishing boats and fishermen

A portrait of a man on the bicycle loaded with the conical bamboo fish traps, near Hanoi, Vietnam

A man on the bicycle loaded with the conical bamboo fish traps, near Hanoi, Vietnam

A fisherman, ca 1735 (engraving)
7422810 A fisherman, ca 1735 (engraving) by Engelbrecht, Martin (1684-1756); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; (add.info.: Zoology. Fishing. A fisherman)

Fishing the sturgeon on the Volga river, Russia. 1867 (engraving)
6947884 Fishing the sturgeon on the Volga river, Russia. 1867 (engraving) by Moynet, Jean Pierre (1819-76); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fishing the sturgeon on the Volga river, Russia)

The Fisherman, 1886 (painting)
7432268 The Fisherman, 1886 (painting) by Norregaard, Asta (1853-1933); Private Collection; (add.info.: Asta Norregaard (1853-1933)); Photo © O. Vaering

The Net Binder, 1862 (painting)
7432245 The Net Binder, 1862 (painting) by Tidemand, Adolph (1814-76); 33x29 cm; (add.info.: Adolph Tidemand (1814-1876)); Photo © O. Vaering

Fish are seen in a fish market near the canal of Port Said, Egypt March 18, 2018. REUTERS/Mohamed Abd El Ghany

A man on the bicycle loaded with the conical bamboo fish traps, near Hanoi, Vietnam

Fishing nets in the eastern lagoon of venice, Venice, Veneto, Italy

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Fishing boats at sunset, 1900-36 (colour woodcut)
7411812 Fishing boats at sunset, 1900-36 (colour woodcut) by Koson, Ohara (1877-1945); 22.4--34 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, The Netherlands; (add.info.: by Ohara Koson, part of the shin-hanga)

View of Venice - The Bacino of Saint Mark c. 1850 (Oil on canvas)
7393473 View of Venice - The Bacino of Saint Mark c.1850 (Oil on canvas) by English School, (19th century); 52 x 93 cm; Fondation Glenat, Grenoble, France; © Fonds Glenat

Seeking seafood (oil on canvas)
885778 Seeking seafood (oil on canvas) by Giuliano, Bartolomeo (1825-1909); Museo Civico Revoltella, Trieste, Italy; (add.info.: by Bartolomeo Giuliano (1825-1909))

Pulling the fishing nets, 1896 (oil on canvas)
7146661 Pulling the fishing nets, 1896 (oil on canvas) by Sorolla y Bastida, Joaquin (1863-1923); Galleria Nazionale d'Arte Moderna e Contemporanea, Rome, Lazio

Second back room at the back, meeting room, murals with rural scenes in classical style, probably from around 1810
7242695 Second back room at the back, meeting room, murals with rural scenes in classical style, probably from around 1810, scene 5 by Belgian School, (19th century); (add.info.: Meeting room)

Miraculous catch of fish, 18th century (oil)
7332303 Miraculous catch of fish, 18th century (oil) by Reysschoot, Pieter Norbert van (1738-95); Sint Pieter, Ghent, Belgium; (add.info.: Sint-Pieterskerk, Oost-Vlaanderen)

Shrimpers at Mariakerke, 1885-89 (painting)
7333000 Shrimpers at Mariakerke, 1885-89 (painting) by Meunier, Constantin Emile (1831-1905); Mu.Zee, Ostend, Belgium; (add.info.: Constantin Meunier (1831-1905)

Seashore with Fishermen, c. 1781-82 (oil on canvas)
7296114 Seashore with Fishermen, c. 1781-82 (oil on canvas) by Gainsborough, Thomas (1727-88); 101.9 x 127.6 cm; National Gallery of Art, Washington DC

La Valetta, 1836 (engraving)
7259559 La Valetta, 1836 (engraving); 9.4x14.0 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Captions La Valetta, Malta and Aus d. Kunstanst. D. Bibliogr. Instit. In Hildbh. XLIII, E. Grunewald. sc)

Copperband butterflyfish hanging from a bamboo pole. 1807 (aquatint)
7237474 Copperband butterflyfish hanging from a bamboo pole. 1807 (aquatint) by Daniell, William (1769-1837); Private Collection; (add.info.: Copperband butterflyfish, Chelmon rostratus)

Female shrimper on the English coast, 1800s, 1821 (engraving)
7234184 Female shrimper on the English coast, 1800s, 1821 (engraving) by Alexander, William (1767-1816) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Female shrimper on the English coast, 1800s)

A fishwife selling shellfish on a Kent beach. 1831 (engraving)
7234804 A fishwife selling shellfish on a Kent beach. 1831 (engraving) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A fishwife selling shellfish on a Kent beach)

A Two Decker Leaving Port with Other Warships Anchored in the Roadstead (oil)
7088690 A Two Decker Leaving Port with Other Warships Anchored in the Roadstead (oil) by Colls, Ebenezer (1812-87); Private Collection

Fisherman (tempera on panel)
7240632 Fisherman (tempera on panel) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); 26x45 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Unknown artist (c.1850) The painting reports an unidentifiable signature)

Africans (chromolitho)
7149444 Africans (chromolitho) by Leutemann, Heinrich (1824-1905); Private Collection; (add.info.: Africans. Illustration from Native Life in Distant Lands (George Philip & Sons, London, and Philip)

Baiae with the Temples of Venus and Diana from the Fortress (oil on canvas)of Don Pedro de Toledo
6448735 Baiae with the Temples of Venus and Diana from the Fortress (oil on canvas)of Don Pedro de Toledo by Volaire, Pierre Jacques (1729-c.1802); 72.7x127.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

View of the Fish Market, Harderwijck, 1864 (oil on panel)
6431715 View of the Fish Market, Harderwijck, 1864 (oil on panel) by Springer, Cornelius (1817-91); 31.5x41.5 cm; Private Collection

Fisher Folk (engraving)
7188324 Fisher Folk (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fisher Folk. Illustration for Home Words (1893).); © Look and Learn

Un banc de mulets dans le bras de Kersoz (engraving)
7200190 Un banc de mulets dans le bras de Kersoz (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Un banc de mulets dans le bras de Kersoz)

Parables, The Draw-Net (colour litho)
7181712 Parables, The Draw-Net (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Parables, The Draw-Net)

Sensual love (engraving)
7201581 Sensual love (engraving) by Passe, Crispin I de (c.1565-1637) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sensual love)

Advertisement for Mellins food for infants (engraving)
7201270 Advertisement for Mellins food for infants (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertisement for Mellins food for infants)

A Boy Holding a Net, 1762 (black and white chalk on blue discolored paper)
6619455 A Boy Holding a Net, 1762 (black and white chalk on blue discolored paper) by Boucher, Francois (1703-70); 38.5x24.8 cm; Private Collection

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Nasse; Hoop-net; Fischreuse (engraving)
7196817 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Nasse; Hoop-net; Fischreuse (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nasse; Hoop-net; Fischreuse)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Epervier (filet); Cast-net; Wurfnetz (engraving)
7195873 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Epervier (filet); Cast-net; Wurfnetz (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Epervier (filet); Cast-net; Wurfnetz

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"Capturing the Essence of Fishing: From Neils Harbour to Venice" From the rugged shores of Neils Harbour in Nova Scotia, Canada, to the quaint Fourchu fishing village in Cape Breton, a timeless tradition unfolds. Fish traps made from conical bamboo are loaded onto bicycles near Hanoi, Vietnam by skilled fishermen who have mastered their craft. In North America, a vibrant woodcut painting depicts fishing boats gracefully sailing into the sunset. Meanwhile, an oil on canvas artwork showcases the bustling seafood market near Port Said's canal where fish glisten under the watchful eyes of eager buyers. Venturing further eastward, we find ourselves in Venice - a city renowned for its intricate waterways and rich maritime history. Here, another oil on canvas masterpiece captures fishermen pulling their nets with unwavering determination amidst the enchanting eastern lagoon. The beauty of these scenes lies not only in their visual appeal but also in what they represent - an age-old connection between humanity and nature's bountiful waters. Whether it be through traditional fish traps or modern techniques like netting, our quest for sustenance remains unchanged throughout time and across continents. So next time you savor a delicious seafood dish or admire a tranquil waterfront view, take a moment to appreciate the centuries-old artistry that goes into bringing those flavors and sights to life. The humble fish trap serves as a reminder that even amidst technological advancements and global connectivity, some traditions endure as steadfast reminders of our shared human experience.