Fisherman Collection (#94)

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)

FLORIDA KEYS: WHARF, 1938. A fishing wharf at Lower Matecumbe Key, Florida. Photograph by Arthur Rothstein, 1938

ARABIAN NIGHTS: FISHERMAN. The genie comes out of the jar. Drawing, 1898, by Henry J. Ford for the Story of the Fisherman from Arabian Nights

The cockle sheds in the old town, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, England (colour litho)
KW2603363 The cockle sheds in the old town, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, England (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; Ken Welsh; English, out of copyright

Smoked Whitefish (Coregonus hoferi) in the fish shop of the fisherman Thomas Lex on Fraueninsel, Womens Island, Lake Chiemsee, Chiemgau, Bavaria, Germany, Europe

Boats at Prussia Cove, St Hilary, Cornwall. Around 1925
Prussia Cove is named after a smuggler, John Carter, who referred to himself as the King of Prussia. Glass lantern slide from a lecture, entitled Some Historic Cornish Beauty Spots

Fisherboat in Fernando de Noronha
Fernando de Noronha was discovered on 10 August 1503, barely a decade after Columbus first stumbled on the New World, by explorer Amerigo Vespucci

The U Bein Bridge with a fisherman walking across the Taungthaman Lake in Amarapura, Mandalay, Myanmar (Burma) believed to be the oldest and longest teakwood bridge in the world

Gone fishing with cheese as bait - humorous scene
" What sort of bait are you using, Billie?" " A bit of cheese rind." " What are you trying t catch - Mice?" !!! Date: 1895

Fishermen on board a trawler in the North Sea Fish where the fish are!

Fishermen on board a trawler in the North Sea hauling in their nets Fish where the fish are!

Bribri People - Talamanca Canton, Costa Rica
The Bribri - an indigenous people of Costa Rica. They live in the Talamanca (canton) in Limon Province of Costa Rica. The Bribri man pictured is about to head off fishing. Date: circa 1910s

Woman subsistence fishing by touch of hand, Sundarbans, Ganges Delta, West Bengal, India, March

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China - fisherman with Cormorants Date:

Fly fishing in reservoir, Cantref Reservoir, Taff Fawr Valley, Brecon Beacons N. P. Powys, Wales, October
Fly fishing in reservoir, Cantref Reservoir, Taff Fawr Valley, Brecon Beacons N.P. Powys, Wales, October

Beneath Mannen Bridge, Fukagawa C016 / 1730
Beneath Mannen Bridge, Fukagawa. (c. 1826-1833). This woodblock print is by the Japanese artist Hokusai (1760-1849)

Kajikazawa in Kai Province C016 / 1671
Kajikazawa in Kai Province (c. 1830). Artwork showing fishermen on a rocky outcrop. This woodblock print is by the Japanese artist Hokusai (1760-1849)

GIANT SQUID, 1879. Giant squid attacking a fisherman in his boat. Wood engraving, 1879

ZODIAC: PISCES, 1716. Drawing from a Hebrew book about the Jewish calendar, Sefer Evronot, Halberstadt, Germany, 1716
ZODIAC: PISCES, 1716. Drawing from a Hebrew book about the Jewish calendar, " Sefer Evronot, Halberstadt, Germany, 1716

Philadelphia Fish Market, 1850s
Fish market on the Delaware River in Philadelphia, 1850s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Sampling the Maryland oyster catch, 1800s
Oyster buyer tasting a sample on the dock in Baltimore, Maryland, 1880s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illusttration

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Lobstermen hauling traps off the coast of Maine, 1800s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Maine lobster catch, early 1900s
Lobstermen loading their catch from a dory to a sailboat, circa 1900. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a 20th-century illustration

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North Atlantic cod-fishing in the 1880s Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

President Arthur fishing on a remote lake
President Chester A. Arthur on a fishing trip, 1884. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th century illustration

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Hiawatha fishing from a canoe. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Native Americans around a fire on the Virginia/North Carolina coast, 1500s. Hand-colored woodcut reproduction of an illustration from Hariot

Native Americans spearing fish
Native Americans fishing from a canoe. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Calais, France, early 19th century
French port of Calais in the early 1800s. Hand-colored engraving of a drawing by J.M.W. Turner

Fish market at a Norwegian port, 1880s
Fishermen selling their fresh cod in Bergen, Norway, 1880s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Peter and Andrew mending their nets by the Sea of Galilee before becoming disciples of Jesus. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Dalmatian Pelicans Pelicanus crispus around fishing nets Lake Kerkini Greece January

Dalmatian Pelicans Pelicanus crispus waiting for a hand out from fisherman Lake Kerkini Greece January

Dalmatian Pelican Pelicanus crispus adult and fishermen Lake Kerkini Greece January

Hastings Fishing Huts
A fisherman repairing nets on the beach at Hastings Old Town, with the famous black huts, where the nets are dried, in the background

Edric & St Peter
LEGEND OF WESTMINSTER ABBEY Edric, a fisherman, has a vision of the abbey being consecrated by Saint Peter, with the help of a lot of angels

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Sri Lanka, Weligama, A lone stilt fisherman at sunset

Corfou
Fisherman and his wife cleaning the fishing nets in boat and jetty, Corfu, Greek Islands, Greece, Europe

Hearts of Oak
Artist: Hook, James Clarke - Title: Hearts of Oak - Date: 1875 - Original Medium and Size: Oil on Canvas 95.3 x 143.5

Waves crashing on the cliffs near the houses of the fishermen. Hamnoy. Lofoten Islands Northern Norway Europe

Beach of Uttakleiv. Lofoten Islands Norway Europe

Haukland Lofoten Islands Norway Europe

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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.