Fisherman Collection (#97)

Fishing guide, Colin Burch, holds up a 30 lb Nile Perch caught on a lure. Nile perch are the largest freshwater fish accessible to anglers

Fishermen return to Dunga Beach soon after sunrise having fished all night in the shallow waters of Lake Victorias Kavirondo Gulf near Kisumu

A fishermen paddles his small boat across Tadjoura Bay at sunrise

owner of Valhalla Lodge, having picnic by floatplane parked on lake in front of Fourpeaked Glacier

A statue of Narwhal being speared at Menemsha Harbour

An old fisherman brings in his catch at Apallhen Beach, which is an important turtle breeding ground in the north of the island

A fisherman at Mahferhin, a fishing village in the southeast of Socotra Island

Oman, Muscat Region, Bandar Khayran. A old fisherman fishes for sardines with a traditional net from a beach on the coast near Muscat

Man fishing, 1908. Artist: Gallen-Kallela, Akseli (1865-1931)
Man fishing, 1908. Private Collection

The fisherman, evening effect, ca 1860-1870. Artist: Corot, Jean-Baptiste Camille (1796-1875)
The fisherman, evening effect, ca 1860-1870. Found in the collection of the Art Gallery of South Australia

The Poor Fisherman, 1881. Artist: Puvis de Chavannes, Pierre Cecil (1824-1898)
The Poor Fisherman, 1881. Found in the collection of the Musee d Orsay, Paris

Fisherman. Artist: Zakharov (Chechenets), Pyotr Zakharovich (1816-1846)
Fisherman. Found in the collection of the Regional I. Kramskoi Art Museum, Voronezh

A mans mind is his kingdom. Artist: Shmelkov, Pyotr Michaylovich (1819-1890)
A mans mind is his kingdom. Found in the collection of the State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

A mans mind is his kingdom, 1882. Artist: Pryanishnikov, Illarion Mikhailovich (1840-1894)
A mans mind is his kingdom, 1882. Found in the collection of the State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

Their Only Harvest, c1875, (1904). Artist: Colin Hunter
Their Only Harvest, c1875, (1904). From Social England, Volume VI, edited by H.D. Traill, D.C.L. and J. S. Mann, M.A. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris, New York & Melbourne, 1904]

Redcar - Looking Along The Esplanade, 1895. From Round the Coast. [George Newnes Limited, London, 1895]

Flamborough - The Fishermen at Work, 1895. From Round the Coast. [George Newnes Limited, London, 1895]

A Dutch Fisherman, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
A Dutch Fisherman, 1903. From World Pictures, by Mortimer Menpes. Text by Dorothy Menpes. [A. & C. Black, London, 1903]

Fishermen, Sheringham, Norfolk, 1912. From The Living Races of Mankind, Vol. II. [Hutchinson & Co, London, 1912]

A Normandy fisherman, 1912. From The Living Races of Mankind, Vol. II. [Hutchinson & Co, London, 1912]

A native shrimper, Hawaii, with his net, 1902. From The Living Races of Mankind, Vol. I. [Hutchinson & Co, London, 1902]

Fishermen by the Dead Sea: showing cracks on shore, c1900. From Journey in All Lands - Palestine. [Realistic Travels, London, Cape Town, Bombay, Melbourne, Toronto, c1900]

The Lobster Catchers, 1886, (1935). Artist: Colin Hunter
The Lobster Catchers, 1886, (1935). From A Catalogue of the Pictures and Drawings in the Collection of Frederick John Nettleford, Volume II. - D to H, by C. Reginald Grundy. [Bemrose and Sons Ltd

Pesca no Rio Grande, 1895. Artist: Francisco Henszler
Pesca no Rio Grande, 1895. From Sao Paulo by Gustavo Koenigswald. [S. Paulo, 1895]

No title - J. W. Zanders Paper Makers Sample, 1910. Printed with Berger & Wirths inks. From The British Printer Vol. XXIII. [Raithby, Lawrence & Co. Ltd, London and Leicester, 1910]

The Strand at Sestri Levante, c1910, (1912). Artist: Walter Frederick Roofe Tyndale
The Strand at Sestri Levante, c1910, (1912). Sestri Levante is a town and comune in Liguria, Italy. From An Artist in the Riviera by Walter Tyndale, R.I. [Hutchinson & Co, London, 1912]

Fisherman, c1890, (1910). Artist: Alfred William Amandus Plate
Fisherman, c1890, (1910). From The Hundred Best Views of Ceylon. [Plate Ltd, Colombo, Kandy & Nuwara Eliya, 1910]

Fisherman on his Canoe, c1890, (1910). Artist: Alfred William Amandus Plate
Fisherman on his Canoe, c1890, (1910). From The Hundred Best Views of Ceylon. [Plate Ltd, Colombo, Kandy & Nuwara Eliya, 1910]

Peter Henriksen, 1895, (1897). Peter Henriksen (1859-1932) took part to the three year expedition (1893-1896) aboard the Fram led by Fridtjof Nansen. From Farthest North, Vol. 1 by Fridtjof Nansen

Rocky Coastal Scene with Ruined Castle, Boats and Fishermen, 1780-1781 (1946). Artist: Thomas Gainsborough
Rocky Coastal Scene with Ruined Castle, Boats and Fishermen, 1780-1781 (1946). This painting is held by Anglesey Abbey, Cambridgeshire (National Trust). From The Connoisseur Vol. 117, edited by H

Dunoon - View on the Clyde, 1895. From Round the Coast. [George Newnes Limited, London, 1895]

Large family of young fisherman at Nabuto, with nine children, c1900, (1921). Artist: Julian Leonard Street
Large family of young fisherman at Nabuto, with nine children, c1900, (1921). Fifty years ago Japan had a population of 33, 000, 000. Today it is nearing 60, 000, 000

Southampton, 1859. Artist: Edward Francis Finden
Southampton, 1859. Largest city in the ceremonial county of Hampshire, a major port on Southampton Water at the confluence of the River Test and River Itchen. After T. Nash

Discovery of the Head of Summanus, 1852. Artist: John Leech
Discovery of the Head of Summanus, 1852. From The Comic History of Rome, by Gilbert A A Beckett, illustrated by John Leech. [Bradbury, Agnew & Co, London, 1852]

Fishermen putting to sea, Naples, Italy, 1927. Artist: Eugen Poppel
Fishermen putting to sea, Naples, Italy, 1927 From Italien in Bildern, by Eugen Poppel [August Scherl, Berlin, 1927]

The Happy Man Found, 1918, (1918). Artist: Edmund Joseph Sullivan
The Happy Man Found, 1918, (1918). From Bibbys Annual 1918, edited by Joseph Bibby. [The Priory Publishing Press, Liverpool, 1917]

A Fishing Lugger off the Coast of Kent, c1854, (1938). Artist: Archibald Webb
A Fishing Lugger off the Coast of Kent, c1854, (1938). Painting held at the National Maritime Museum, London. From A Catalogue of the Pictures

The Fisherman, 1901. Artist: Patten Wilson
The Fisherman, 1901. From Penroses Pictorial Annual 1903-4, edited by William Gamble. [A. W. Penrose & Co. London, 1903-4]

Pecheurs Bretons Debarqunt Du Goemon, c1903. Artist: Charles Cottet
Pecheurs Bretons Debarqunt Du Goemon, c1903. From The Studio Volume 54. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1911-12]

Fisher people, Whitby, c1890. Artist: Frank Meadow Sutcliffe
Fisher people, Whitby, c1890. From The Studio Volume 1 [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1893]

Sunderland: the light house on the south pier, 1836. Artist: Edward Francis Finden
Sunderland: the light house on the south pier, 1836. After George Balmer (1806-1846). From Ports, Harbours, Watering Places and Coast Scenery of Great Britain, by William Finden (1787-1852)

Shakeseares Cliff, Dover. Kent, 1831. Artists: Henry Gastineau, Henry Adlard
Shakeseares Cliff, Dover. Kent, 1831. After Henry Gastineau (1791-1876). [Geo Virtue, London, 1831]

Sunset Glow, St. Ives, 1925. Artist: Terrick Williams
Sunset Glow, St. Ives, 1925. Painting held in Bristol Museum & Art Gallery, England. From The Studio Volume 90. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1925]

The Beach, 1910. Artist: Joseph Edward Southall
The Beach, 1910. From The Studio Volume 71. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1917]

The Pont de l Archeveche, 1915. Artist: Eugene Bejot
The Pont de l Archeveche, 1915. From Paris Past and Present. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1915]

Yorkshire Fisherfolk, c1900. Artist: Ethel Kate Burgess
Yorkshire Fisherfolk, c1900. From The Studio Volume 20. [The Studio Ltd. London & New York, 1900]

Seashore: Fishermen Hauling in a Boat, 1791. Artist: George Morland
Seashore: Fishermen Hauling in a Boat, 1791. Painting held at the Victoria & Albert Museum, London. From The Connoisseur Volume LXXXIII, edited by C. Reginald Grundy

Winding Nets, c1930. Artist: George Pearse Ennis
Winding Nets, c1930. From The Studio Volume 105. [The Offices of the Studio Ltd. London, 1933]

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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.