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Fisherman Collection (#95)

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

Background imageFisherman Collection: Waves crashing on the cliffs near the houses of the fishermen

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

Background imageFisherman Collection: Beach of Uttakleiv. Lofoten Islands Norway Europe

Beach of Uttakleiv. Lofoten Islands Norway Europe

Background imageFisherman Collection: Haukland Lofoten Islands Norway Europe

Haukland Lofoten Islands Norway Europe

Background imageFisherman Collection: Pink sunset over the typical red houses reflected in the sea

Pink sunset over the typical red houses reflected in the sea. Svollvaer Lofoten Islands Norway Europe

Background imageFisherman Collection: The green light of the aurora borealis lights up fishermans cabins

The green light of the aurora borealis lights up fishermans cabins. Hamnoy Lofoten Islands Northern Norway Europe

Background imageFisherman Collection: The pink sky at sunrise illuminates Reine village with its cold sea and the snowy peaks

The pink sky at sunrise illuminates Reine village with its cold sea and the snowy peaks. Lofoten Islands Northern Norway Europe

Background imageFisherman Collection: Henningsvaer fjord. Lofoten Islands. Norway. Europe

Henningsvaer fjord. Lofoten Islands. Norway. Europe

Background imageFisherman Collection: Houses and mountains reflected in the waters of Henningsvaer fjord. Lofoten Islands

Houses and mountains reflected in the waters of Henningsvaer fjord. Lofoten Islands. Norway. Europe

Background imageFisherman Collection: Cormorant fisherman on Li River at dusk, Xingping, Yangshuo, Guangxi, China

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

Background imageFisherman Collection: Cormorant fisherman on Li River at dawn, Xingping, Yangshuo, Guangxi, China

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

Background imageFisherman Collection: Inle lake, Nyaungshwe township, Taunggyi district, Myanmar (Burma)

Inle lake, Nyaungshwe township, Taunggyi district, Myanmar (Burma). Local fisherman with typical conic fishing net

Background imageFisherman Collection: Traditional Intha fisherman, Inle Lake, Shan State, Burma, (MR)

Traditional Intha fisherman, Inle Lake, Shan State, Burma, (MR)

Background imageFisherman Collection: Fisherman fishing in the Taungthaman lake in Amarapura, Mandalay, Myanmar

Fisherman fishing in the Taungthaman lake in Amarapura, Mandalay, Myanmar

Background imageFisherman Collection: Traditional Intha fisherman, Inle Lake, Shan State, Burma, (MR)

Traditional Intha fisherman, Inle Lake, Shan State, Burma, (MR)

Background imageFisherman Collection: The fishing village Hamnoy, Nordland, Lofoten Islands, Norway, Europe

The fishing village Hamnoy, Nordland, Lofoten Islands, Norway, Europe

Background imageFisherman Collection: Leg-rowing fisherman of Inle Lake, Shan State, Myanmar

Leg-rowing fisherman of Inle Lake, Shan State, Myanmar

Background imageFisherman Collection: Leg-rowing fisherman of Inle Lake in the morning mist, Shan State, Myanmar

Leg-rowing fisherman of Inle Lake in the morning mist, Shan State, Myanmar

Background imageFisherman Collection: Two Fishermen Pulling in their Nets (oil on panel)

Two Fishermen Pulling in their Nets (oil on panel)
BAL178000 Two Fishermen Pulling in their Nets (oil on panel) by Arentsz, Arent (1585-1635); 31.1x57.8 cm; Private Collection; Johnny Van Haeften Ltd. London; Dutch, out of copyright

Background imageFisherman Collection: Postcard of Women Fishing on a Florida Beach. ca. 1941, Fishing Would Be More Fun If You Were

Postcard of Women Fishing on a Florida Beach. ca. 1941, Fishing Would Be More Fun If You Were Here, Vero Beach, Florida

Background imageFisherman Collection: Fisherman. indin Ocean. Oman. Asia

Fisherman. indin Ocean. Oman. Asia

Background imageFisherman Collection: Tunisia, El Alia, Mosaic depicting Nilotic landscape with fishermen, farmers and fortified dwelling

Tunisia, El Alia, Mosaic depicting Nilotic landscape with fishermen, farmers and fortified dwelling
Roman civilization, 2nd century A.D. Mosaic depicting Nilotic landscape. From ancient Uzalis (El Alia, Tunisia). Detail: fishermen, farmers and fortified dwelling

Background imageFisherman Collection: Black marble and alabaster statue of Old Fisherman, Roman copy of Hellenistic original

Black marble and alabaster statue of Old Fisherman, Roman copy of Hellenistic original
Roman civilization. Old Fisherman or " Dying Seneca". Black marble and alabaster statue. Roman copy of Hellenistic (Alexandrine) original (4th-1st century b.C.)

Background imageFisherman Collection: Viking fisherman logo on fishing boat, Orkney, Scotland

Viking fisherman logo on fishing boat, Orkney, Scotland
Viking fisherman logo on fishing boat in Stromness harbour, Orkney, Scotland

Background imageFisherman Collection: Myanmar, Inle Lake. Intha fisherman with traditional conical fish net

Myanmar, Inle Lake. Intha fisherman with traditional conical fish net, gently paddling his flat-bottomed boat home

Background imageFisherman Collection: Myanmar, Burma, Amarapura. A fisherman paddling across Taungthaman Lake at sunrise

Myanmar, Burma, Amarapura. A fisherman paddling across Taungthaman Lake at sunrise, Amarapura

Background imageFisherman Collection: Off-loading cargo from dhows from Zanzibar at dawn

Off-loading cargo from dhows from Zanzibar at dawn

Background imageFisherman Collection: Early morning activity off Bagamoyo

Early morning activity off Bagamoyo

Background imageFisherman Collection: Myanmar, Inle Lake. Intha fisherman gently paddling his boat across Inle Lake, Myanmar

Myanmar, Inle Lake. Intha fisherman gently paddling his boat across Inle Lake, Myanmar

Background imageFisherman Collection: Mozambique, Ihla de Mozambique, Stone Town. A man walks with his catch through

Mozambique, Ihla de Mozambique, Stone Town. A man walks with his catch through the brightly-painted buildings

Background imageFisherman Collection: Russia, Siberia, Baikal; Undergoing preparations for fishing on frozen lake baikal in winter

Russia, Siberia, Baikal; Undergoing preparations for fishing on frozen lake baikal in winter

Background imageFisherman Collection: A fisherman sets out from Msambweni, south of Mombasa, in a beautiful dawn sky

A fisherman sets out from Msambweni, south of Mombasa, in a beautiful dawn sky

Background imageFisherman Collection: At dawn, a fisherman sets out from Msambweni, south of Mombasa

At dawn, a fisherman sets out from Msambweni, south of Mombasa, with a fish trap while an outrigger canoe is still anchored in the background

Background imageFisherman Collection: Fisherman, Lake Inle, Burma

Fisherman, Lake Inle, Burma

Background imageFisherman Collection: Dhows at sunset, Zanzibar

Dhows at sunset, Zanzibar
East Africa; Tanzania; Zanzibar. A dhow is a traditional Arab sailing vessel with one or more lateen sails. It is primarily used along the coasts of the Arabian Peninsula, India, and East Africa

Background imageFisherman Collection: Beach front, Benguerra lodge

Beach front, Benguerra lodge

Background imageFisherman Collection: Fisherman with crayfish on the beach at Benguerra Island

Fisherman with crayfish on the beach at Benguerra Island

Background imageFisherman Collection: Fisherman cast hand nets on the River Niger from shallow-draught boats

Fisherman cast hand nets on the River Niger from shallow-draught boats

Background imageFisherman Collection: A fisherman dapping for salmon and sea trout on Loch Ba

A fisherman dapping for salmon and sea trout on Loch Ba. Dapping is a method of salmon fishing in which a large fishing fly is made to dance over the surface of the water using a long road

Background imageFisherman Collection: Benmore Estate ghillie

Benmore Estate ghillie, Neilson Bissett, rows a fishing boat on Loch Ba whilst the guest fishes for salmon and sea trout with a dapping rod

Background imageFisherman Collection: A salmon fisherman fly fishing the Oak Tree Pool on

A salmon fisherman fly fishing the Oak Tree Pool on the southern bank of the River Ba on the Benmore Estate Beat

Background imageFisherman Collection: A silhouetted fishing boat passes the Eastern Isles

A silhouetted fishing boat passes the Eastern Isles

Background imageFisherman Collection: A fishmoger prepares fresh tuna

A fishmoger prepares fresh tuna, cutting off their heads and turning the bodies into steaks, at a fish stall in the market at Palermo, Sicily

Background imageFisherman Collection: Toliman, Atitlan and San Pedro Volcanoes

Toliman, Atitlan and San Pedro Volcanoes, Lake Atitlan, Guatemala

Background imageFisherman Collection: Fisherman, Agua and Pacaya Volcanoes in the background

Fisherman, Agua and Pacaya Volcanoes in the background, Monterrico-Hawaii Nature Reserve (Monterrico-Hawaii Biotopo), Pacific Coast, Guatemala

Background imageFisherman Collection: A pescador

A pescador (fisherman) waits to ride a wave to shore on his reed boat at Huanchaco, in northern Peru. The fishermen ride atop the boats called caballitos de totora (little horses of reeds)

Background imageFisherman Collection: A statue of a pescador

A statue of a pescador (fisherman) pays tribute to the early origins of the resort village of Mancora, on the north coast of Peru PERU, Mancora

Background imageFisherman Collection: Fisherman, Lake Inle

Fisherman, Lake Inle, Burma

Background imageFisherman Collection: A young man carries a wicker fish trap

A young man carries a wicker fish trap, which is used to catch fish in river estuaries. Rwenshama is an important fishing village on the shores of Lake Edward




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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.