Fisherman Collection (page 7)

An Interrupted Lunch (b/w photo)
5987162 An Interrupted Lunch (b/w photo) by Barton, Edward Alfred (1864-1953); Private Collection; (add.info.: An Interrupted Lunch)

A Hut on the Leckford Water (b/w photo)
5987136 A Hut on the Leckford Water (b/w photo) by Barton, Edward Alfred (1864-1953); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Hut on the Leckford Water)

The Last Struggle (b/w photo)
5987146 The Last Struggle (b/w photo) by Barton, Edward Alfred (1864-1953); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Last Struggle)

Spinning the Flooded Test (b/w photo)
5987142 Spinning the Flooded Test (b/w photo) by Barton, Edward Alfred (1864-1953); Private Collection; (add.info.: Spinning the Flooded Test)

The Shallows at Leckford on the Test (b/w photo)
5987141 The Shallows at Leckford on the Test (b/w photo) by Barton, Edward Alfred (1864-1953); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Shallows at Leckford on the Test)

A Weyschuit (Dutch sailboat, here without a mast) moored between stakes on which boots are put to dry
MMM5482745 A Weyschuit (Dutch sailboat, here without a mast) moored between stakes on which boots are put to dry, with fish baskets; National Maritime Museum, London

Vertumnus and Pomona VII Vertumnus transformed into fisherman No 2
7209308 Vertumnus and Pomona VII Vertumnus transformed into fisherman No 2; Royal Palace, Aranjuez, Spain; (add.info.: Palacio Real, Aranjuez, Madrid, Spain); © Paul Maeyaert

Engraving depicting a fisherman looking out to sea, 19th century
5309029 Engraving depicting a fisherman looking out to sea, 19th century; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a fisherman looking out to sea. Dated 19th century 01/02/1885); Universal History Archive/UIG

View from Point Venus, Island of Otaheite (Tahiti), 1772-75 (oil on panel)
7295311 View from Point Venus, Island of Otaheite (Tahiti), 1772-75 (oil on panel) by Hodges, William (1744-97); 24x47 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

A whaler and other vessels in a light breeze, c.1790 (oil on canvas)
7295295 A whaler and other vessels in a light breeze, c.1790 (oil on canvas) by Askew, John (fl.1788-1809); 65.3x111.6 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Greenland fishery: English whalers in the ice, c.1750 (oil on canvas)
7295294 Greenland fishery: English whalers in the ice, c.1750 (oil on canvas) by Brooking, Charles (1723-59); 29.3x43 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Heligoland fisherman mending his nets
2602611 Heligoland fisherman mending his nets; (add.info.: Heligoland fisherman mending his nets. Illustration, London, 1890.); Universal History Archive/UIG

MALASPINA, Alejandro (1754-1809). Italian-Spanish navigator and explorer.; POZO, Jose del (18th century). Detail
CUL4862828 MALASPINA, Alejandro (1754-1809). Italian-Spanish navigator and explorer.; POZO, Jose del (18th century). Detail. Drawing. SPAIN. MADRID (AUTONOMOUS COMMUNITY). Madrid

View of the Arno from Ponte alla Carraia, 1846 (oil on canvas)
8702297 View of the Arno from Ponte alla Carraia, 1846 (oil on canvas) by Signorini, Giovanni (1808-62); 56x89 cm; Istituto Matteucci, Viareggio

Marine (oil on wood)
8712004 Marine (oil on wood) by Wieringen, Cornelis Claesz van (c.1580-1633); Nivaagaards Malerisamling, Niva, Denmark; (add.info.: By Cornelis Claesz van Wieringen)

Dipping for pilchards in the 19th century. From The Strand Magazine, Vol I January to June, 1891 ©UIG/Leemage
UIG5419912 Dipping for pilchards in the 19th century. From The Strand Magazine, Vol I January to June, 1891 ©UIG/Leemage

Engraving depicting a fisherman battling stormy weather conditions, 19th century
5309141 Engraving depicting a fisherman battling stormy weather conditions, 19th century; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a fisherman battling stormy weather conditions)

Hauling in the lobster pot, 1903 (oil painting)
7339094 Hauling in the lobster pot, 1903 (oil painting) by Butler, Herbert E. (1861-1931); 60.9x91.4 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: Herbert E)

Cover of catalogue of Manufrance (Manufacture Francaise d'Armes et Cycles) Saint Etienne, c1920 (print)
545165 Cover of catalogue of Manufrance (Manufacture Francaise d'Armes et Cycles) Saint Etienne, c1920 (print) by French School, (20th century); (add.info.: Shrimping)

Cape Cod fisherman washing fish. Wood engraving from Harper's Monthly, New York, 1875
530451 Cape Cod fisherman washing fish. Wood engraving from Harper's Monthly, New York, 1875.; Universal History Archive/UIG

Lighthouse and pier from South Sands, Scarborough (colour litho)
8635838 Lighthouse and pier from South Sands, Scarborough (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lighthouse and pier from South Sands, Scarborough)

Hunting and fishing, ancient Rome (engraving)
8635798 Hunting and fishing, ancient Rome (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hunting and fishing, ancient Rome. Illustration from Rom)

The fisherman's return (engraving)
8635202 The fisherman's return (engraving) by Barnes, Robert (1840-95); Private Collection; (add.info.: The fisherman's return; fisherman returning home to his family)

Bass fishing (engraving)
8631612 Bass fishing (engraving) by Feller, Frank (1848-1908) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bass fishing. Illustration from Black and White)

Char fishing (engraving)
8631560 Char fishing (engraving) by Feller, Frank (1848-1908) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Char fishing. Illustration from Black and White)

By the Sea of Galilee (colour litho)
8668105 By the Sea of Galilee (colour litho) by Lawson, John (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: By the Sea of Galilee)

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Coastwise: Landing the Catch (b/w photo)
8671404 Coastwise: Landing the Catch (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Landing the Catch)

Fishing with the help of trained cormorants, China (colour litho)
8663655 Fishing with the help of trained cormorants, China (colour litho) by Haenen, Frederic de (1853-1928); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fishing with the help of trained cormorants, China)

Fishing in the Andaman Islands, India (colour litho)
8663572 Fishing in the Andaman Islands, India (colour litho) by German School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fishing in the Andaman Islands, India)

Labrador Coast, c.1860 (oil on canvas)
XOS5877254 Labrador Coast, c.1860 (oil on canvas) by Bradford, William (1823-92); 46x76.5 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: by William Bradford)

Tuna fishing in Acireale
3570830 Tuna fishing in Acireale by Michetti, Francesco Paolo (1851-1929); (add.info.: Tuna fishing in Acireale Photographer: Michetti, Francesco Paolo); Alinari Archives, Florence

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

A Dutch whaling fleet, mid 17th century (oil on panel)
7337740 A Dutch whaling fleet, mid 17th century (oil on panel) by Vries, Jacob Feyt de (fl.1628-40); 41.9x69.8 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Fisherman, South Carolina, c.1925 (platinum print)
8696807 Fisherman, South Carolina, c.1925 (platinum print) by Ulmann, Doris (1882-1934); Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute, Williamstown, Massachusetts, USA; (add.info.: By Doris Ulmann)

The leech ingest the blood, 1880 (engraving)
6426228 The leech ingest the blood, 1880 (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: The leech fishing.The leech ingest the blood, 1880 (engraving)); Photo ©Jaime Abecasis

Coral fishermen, historic engraving of 1883
UIG5414186 Coral fishermen, historic engraving of 1883; UIG

A fishing boat, carrying the Dutch flag, sail down, near the shore, a figure on the boat, wearing a yellow raincoat
MMM5459253 A fishing boat, carrying the Dutch flag, sail down, near the shore, a figure on the boat, wearing a yellow raincoat, manipulates the sail by Goderis

A fishing trawler from the Lowestoft Company, with its distinctive red sails. Oil on canvas, 1892, by G.V
MMM5460364 A fishing trawler from the Lowestoft Company, with its distinctive red sails. Oil on canvas, 1892, by G.V. Burwood (1845-1917)

Fishermen pulling their boats on the shore of the North Sea, near Scheveningen (Holland)
MMM5460298 Fishermen pulling their boats on the shore of the North Sea, near Scheveningen (Holland). Oil on canvas, 1855, by Edward William Cooke (1811-1880)

The fisherman II
Tal Paz-Fridman

The fisherman I
Tal Paz-Fridman

Group of fishermen in the port of Malaga
3561046 Group of fishermen in the port of Malaga by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Malaga, Spain 1900 ca. Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives, Florence

Bulldog bat and spear-nosed bat
5855224 Bulldog bat and spear-nosed bat; (add.info.: Greater bulldog bat or fisherman bat, Noctilio leporinus, and greater spear-nosed bat, Phyllostomus hastatus)

South Sea whale fishery, 19th century (coloured aquatint)
7342016 South Sea whale fishery, 19th century (coloured aquatint) by Garneray, Ambroise-Louis (1783-1857) (after); 38.5x55.8 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Teapot with lid, hand painted on one side, with a three-masted ship, c.1776 (porcelain)
MMM5467430 Teapot with lid, hand painted on one side, with a three-masted ship, c.1776 (porcelain); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Teapot with lid, hand painted on one side)

The sailboat has two masts and platform (platform), identified as the Isabella with royal flag
MMM5465885 The sailboat has two masts and platform (platform), identified as the Isabella with royal flag by Monamy, Peter (1681-1749); National Maritime Museum, London

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)

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Fisherman: Masters of the Sea From the rugged shores of Skegness to the tranquil waters of Dalawella, fishermen have long been an emblem of resilience and adventure. Inspired by John Hassall's iconic artwork "Skegness is SO Bracing, " we delve into the captivating world of these seafaring heroes. In Newfoundland, Canada, where vast cod fisheries once thrived, brave fishermen battled treacherous waves to bring home their bountiful catch. Their tireless efforts sustained communities and shaped a nation's identity. The products of this land still bear witness to their legacy. Traveling southward, we find ourselves in St Ives, Cornwall - a haven for artists and fishing enthusiasts alike. Alfred Wallis' quaint cottage stands as a testament to the intimate connection between fishermen and their coastal homes. Through his artistry, he immortalized their way of life with every brushstroke. Venturing further into artistic realms, William Heath Robinson's whimsical illustration "A Decided Catch" showcases the ingenuity that often accompanies a fisherman's pursuit. With elaborate contraptions designed to outsmart even the most elusive prey, these resourceful individuals prove that there are no limits when it comes to securing a successful haul. At Beesands in Start Bay, Devon, we witness scenes filled with camaraderie as fishermen gather on sun-kissed shores before embarking on daring voyages across unpredictable tides. Their unwavering determination echoes through time as they navigate both literal and metaphorical storms in search of abundance. Across continents and oceans lies Sri Lanka's Dalawella beach – home to stilt fishermen who defy gravity while casting their nets amidst breathtaking sunsets over the Indian Ocean. These skilled practitioners embody tradition passed down through generations; they stand tall against crashing waves symbolizing strength rooted deep within cultural heritage. The allure extends beyond Europe’s borders as Boulogne sur Mer beckons with its vibrant poster advertising.