Fisherman Collection (#93)

Cormorant fisherman on Li River at dusk, Xingping, Yangshuo, Guangxi, China

Fly fisherwoman & fisherman casting & fishing on river, British Columbia, Canada

India, Maharashtra, Mumbai, Chowpatty, Man fishing

A fisherman in a dugout canoe casts his net in the Shire River, Lake Malawis only outlet at the southern end of the lake. Traditional fishing methods are still widespread in Malawi

Sorry
Cheng Chang

Homecoming
Fedor Lashkov

Fisherman baiting lines early 1900s

The Florentine Fishermen, ca. 1770. Creator: After Joseph Vernet (French, Avignon 1714-1789)
The Florentine Fishermen, ca. 1770

Comic postcard, fishing strategies Date: 20th century

Harbour scene, Capri marina, Italy
Vintage 19th century photograph - hackney carriages waiting for travellers to arrive off small boats, Capri marina, Italy

Fairies and fisherman on a Christmas and New Year card -- The Fishermans Sport. Date: circa 1890s

An old man of the Sea This ancient tar mends lobster pots at Budleigh Salterton in Devon circa 1943

Boatman Old Alick rows the holly-topped Christmas boxes from the families ashore out to the lighthouse December 1943

The Trawler Rose Orion returns to Hull with its catch after a trip to Greenland. July 1967

The Trawler Rose Orion returns to Hull with its catch after a trip to Greenland, with fishermen sorting catch. July 1967

Coracle Fisherman proudly shows his 20lb catch to his wife and children as they wait by the river bank - 1952 Coracles © Mirrorpix

Fisherman in Gibraltar with his catch Circa 1966 A©Mirrorpix
Fisherman in Gibraltar with his catch Circa 1966 © Mirrorpix

Fishing on the Moorpool Estate, Harborne

Newbiggin fishermen prepare to beach their craft, after the mornings fishing off the Northumberland Coast in 1937

Homeward, 1885. Creator: Charles Napier Hemy
Homeward, 1885

Landscape with onshore fisherman and male onlooker under trees, a man in a boat bows his head, ca. 1620-50

Night Scene with Fisherman Standing by a Fire, 17th century. Creator: Reinier Zeeman
Night Scene with Fisherman Standing by a Fire, 17th century

Fisherman, St Ives, 1888, (1912). Artist: Anders Zorn
Fisherman, St Ives, 1888, (1912). A colour print from Famous Paintings, with an introduction by Gilbert Chesterton, Cassell and Company, (London, New York, Toronto, 1912)

Fishermens Beach, Accra, Ghana, Gold Coast, West Africa
Fishermens Beach, Accra, capital of Ghana, Gold Coast, West Africa. Date: circa 1920s

The Blind Guitarist, 1778, by Francisco de Goya
Francisco de Goya y Lucientes (1746-1828). Spanish painter. The Blind Guitarist, 1778. Prado Museum. Madrid. Spain

Shores of Lake Caijo, French Congo
A peculiar palm tree parts the view on the shores of a quiet Lake Caijo with local fishermen at work, French Congo. French Congo was a colony comprising territories of the present-day Republic of

Masaniello (1622-1647). Italian revolutionary. Engraving by Polhey. Colored

Joan LLimona i Bruguera (1860-1926). Spanish painter. Engraving by Sadurni, copy of Rudiments. La Ilustracion, 1885. Colored

Poland. Warsaw. 16th century. Engraving
Poland. Warsaw. 16th century. By Georg Braun (1541-1622) and Franz Hogenberg (1536-1590). Alte Europaische Stadtebilder. Civitates Orbis Terrarum

Fisherman with large coley fish, St Ives, Cornwall
Fisherman with large coley fish or pollock, St Ives, Cornwall. Date: circa 1970s

Fishing boats on St Ives beach, Cornwall
Fishing boats, Lamorna and Girl Renee, on St Ives beach, Cornwall, with a horse and cart on the left. Date: circa 1970s

Fishing boat, Our Pride, on St Ives beach, Cornwall, with fisherman. Date: circa 1970s

Fisherman with pollock, near Sennen Cove, Cornwall
Fisherman with pollock, caught near Sennen Cove, Cornwall. The man is retired coxswain of Sennen Lifeboat, using a highly skilled handline method under calm conditions to catch the fish. circa 1970s

Fishermen on the Sea of Galilee, Israel
Fishermen on the Sea of Galilee (Kinneret, Lake of Gennesaret, Lake Tiberias), the largest freshwater lake in Israel. Date: 1920s

Poster advertising Austin Cambridge car
Poster advertising Austin A55 Cambridge Mark II car. Two fashionable women chat to a fisherman at a harbour. Date: circa 1959

Fisherman with a mate with a catch of giant tuna
Bringing home the catch of the day in Florida (Giant Bluefin Tuna) with a small audience of onlookers. Date: circa 1955

Bonzo takes the fly by George Studdy
Bonzo takes the fly -- a fishermans hook gets caught on his ear, much to the amusement of the Bonzolines. George Ernest Studdy (1878-1948), was the creator of Bonzo

Whaler with Harpoon
A fisherman on the deck of a whaling ship next to a large harpoon. Date: early 1930s

City skyline seen through a window of the Fishermans Bastion in Budapest, Hungary
City skyline seen through a window of the Fishermans Bastion or Halaszbastya in Budapest, Hungary

The Fishermans Bastion or Halaszbastya in Budapest, Hungary

Sea of Galilee Capernum from Saint Peters House Israel Tiberias in distance
Sea of Galilee Capernaum from Saint Peters House. Israel, Tiberias in distance Front of Saint Peters House in Capernaum with Church on Top of House

Seascape flow
Turimetta Beach, NSW, Australia

CARTOON: McGOVERN, 1972. The old man and the sea. Cartoon comment on the 1972 Presidential Election and the floundering campaign of George McGovern

THE OLD FISHERMAN, 1899. Woodcut by Edvard Munch (1863-1944)

Atlantic cod (Gadus morhua) and Haddock (Melanogrammus aeglefinus)

Fishing lure
Illustration of a artificial fishing lure

Smugglers in boat handing over their goods

Whalers
circa 1850: Whalers harpoon a whale from their rowing boat. (Photo by Edward Gooch/Edward Gooch/Getty Images)

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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.