Fisherman Collection (#99)

Fishermans Jetty, 1886. Wood engraving from Picturesque Atlas of Australasia, Vol II, by Andrew Garran, illustrated under the supervision of Frederic B Schell, (Picturesque Atlas Publishing Co, 1886)

Hastings, East Sussex, 1829. Artist: Fenner, Sears & Co
Hastings, East Sussex, 1829. Hastings became an important centre of the fishing industry in the 19th century as its importance as a commercial port declined

A Canal with a Fisherman, c1857-1911, (1912). Artist: Alphonse Legros
A Canal with a Fisherman, c1857-1911, (1912). A colour print from Famous Paintings, with an introduction by Gilbert Chesterton, Cassell and Company, (London, New York, Toronto, 1912)

Carpenter and fisherman, 15th century, (1910). Ordinary dress of working people from the Transition Period - Henry VI-Edward IV

Oyster Fishing, c1785-1849. Artist: Hokusai
Oyster Fishing, c1785-1849

Colonel Onslows Lodge at Try-Hill, near Chertsey, Surry, 1777. Artist: Michael Angelo Rooker
Colonel Onslows Lodge at Try-Hill, near Chertsey, Surry, 1777

South view of Shrewsbury Castle, Shropshire, 1777. Artist: William Watts
South view of Shrewsbury Castle, Shropshire, 1777

Edwinsford, the seat of R Banks Hodgkinson Esq, Carmarthenshire, 1776. Artist: William Watts
Edwinsford, the seat of R Banks Hodgkinson Esq, Carmarthenshire, 1776. The manor house at Edwinsford was probably built in the 16th century. Anglers still enjoy the fishing on the River Cothi

Fisherman among the rocks, 1906. Artist: Pirosmani, Niko (1862-1918)
Fisherman among the rocks, 1906. Found in the collection of the State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

The Poor Fisherman. Artist: Puvis de Chavannes, Pierre Cecil (1824-1898)
The Poor Fisherman. Found in the collection of the National Museum of Western Art, Tokyo

The Poor Fisherman, 1879. Artist: Pierre Puvis de Chavannes
The Poor Fisherman, 1879. Found in the collection of the State A Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts, Moscow

The Fishermans Wifes, 1896. Artist: Hans von Bartels
The Fishermans Wifes, 1896. Bartels, Hans, von (1856-1913). Found in the collection of the State A. Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts, Moscow

Fisherman in a Boat Near a Bank of the Seine, c1900. Artist: Paul Signac
Fisherman in a Boat Near a Bank of the Seine, c1900. Signac, Paul (1863-1935). Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

From the series Hundred Poems by One Hundred Poets: Ariwara no Narihira, c1830. Artist: Hokusai
From the series Hundred Poems by One Hundred Poets: Ariwara no Narihira, c1830. Hokusai, Katsushika (1760-1849). Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Dispute between French and English fishermen in the Channel, 1904. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 4th December 1904

The Portuguese pavilion at the Universal Exhibition of 1900, Paris, 1900. Exposition Universelle of 1900 was a worlds fair held in Paris, France

Loss of the fishing boat Marguerite, 1897. Artist: Oswaldo Tofani
Loss of the fishing boat Marguerite, 1897. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 21st March 1897

Koorai, a Fishermans Family, 1848. Artist: J Bull
Koorai, a Fishermans Family, 1848. Korean fishermen playing baduk (Go). An engraving from the Natural History of Man, by James Cowles Prichard, (Hippolyte Bailliere, London, third edition, 1848)

Departure of the Icelandic fishermen, 1894. Artist: Frederic Lix
Departure of the Icelandic fishermen, 1894. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 19th March 1894

Newfoundland Fishermen, 1892. Artist: Henri Meyer
Newfoundland Fishermen, 1892. A print from the Le Petit Journal, 19th March 1892

When the Boats are Away, 1903. Artist: Walter Langley
When the Boats are Away, 1903

Sea fishing, 1751-1777. A print from the Encyclopedie, ou Dictionnaire Raisonne des Sciences, des Arts et des Metiers by Diderot & d Alembert, 1751-1777. Private Collection

Sea fishing, herring and sardines, 1751-1777
Fishing, herring and sardines, 1751-1777. A print from the Encyclopedie, ou Dictionnaire Raisonne des Sciences, des Arts et des Metiers by Diderot & d Alembert, 1751-1777. Private Collection

Salting, washing, packing sardines, 1751-1777. A print from the Encyclopedie, ou Dictionnaire Raisonne des Sciences, des Arts et des Metiers by Diderot & d Alembert, 1751-1777. Private Collection

Fishing, 1751-1777. A print from the Encyclopedie, ou Dictionnaire Raisonne des Sciences, des Arts et des Metiers by Diderot & d Alembert, 1751-1777. Private Collection

Fishing, gillnetting, 1751-1777. A print from the Encyclopedie, ou Dictionnaire Raisonne des Sciences, des Arts et des Metiers by Diderot & d Alembert, 1751-1777. Private Collection

Glaucus turned into a sea god, 1733. Artist: Bernard Picart
Glaucus turned into a sea god, 1733. A plate from Le Temple des Muses, Amsterdam, 1733. Found in the collection of Jean Claude Carriere

The Fisherman, 1615. Artist: Leonard Gaultier
The Fisherman, 1615. A plate from Les Images Ou Tableaux De Platte Peinture Des Deux Philostrates Sophistes Grecs, by Blaise de Vigenere, Paris, 1615. Found in the collection of Jean Claude Carriere

Chariotieer, mosaic, Cisarii, Ostia, Italy, c1st Century

Neapolitan fisherman playing with a tortoise, 1833. Artist: Francois Rude
Neapolitan fisherman playing with a tortoise, 1833. Marble sculpture located in the collection at, Louvre, Paris

Berck, 1891. Artist: Emmanuel Lansyer
Berck, 1891. From the collection of the Musee Lansyer, Loches, France

Crustacea and Reptiles, c1850. Artist: Robert Kent Thomas
Crustacea and Reptiles, c1850. The central image shows a lobster, crab, turtle, scallops, whelks and prawns, cowrie shells, lobster and crab pots and shrimping nets

Fish, c1850. Artist: Robert Kent Thomas
Fish, c1850. Around the central image are vignettes of boats fishing for mackerel, and for anchovies with flares, of spearing fish and catching with rod and line

Chain pier, Brighton, Sussex, c1889. The original design by Captain Samuel Brown (1774-1851) opened in November 1823 and survived until 29 November 1836, when it failed in a storm due to oscillation

Anchovy Fishing, c1845. Artist: Benjamin Waterhouse Hawkins
Anchovy Fishing, c1845. Depicting men in their sailing boats out at sea. In the boat on the right men are dragging a net out of the water

Shrimpers, c1845. Artist: Benjamin Waterhouse Hawkins
Shrimpers, c1845. Two men on the beach by a boat, one sitting on a lobster pot holding a shrimp net. Others stand knee-deep in the sea catching shrimps

Eruption of Vesuvius, Italy, c1815. Vesuvius during one of its early 19th century eruptions viewed from the Bay of Naples. In the centre foreground fishermen are using a flare to attract their prey

Roman Mosaic of Fishing Boat, c2nd-3rd century. Bardo Museum

Pulling in Fishing Net from Indian Ocean, Hikkaduwa, West Coast Sri Lanka, 20th century. Artist: CM Dixon
Pulling in Fishing Net from Indian Ocean, Hikkaduwa, West Coast Sri Lanka, 20th century. Local fishermen pull nets from the sea in Sri Lanka

Rye Harbour, East Sussex, England, UK, 1982. Artist: CM Dixon
Rye Harbour, East Sussex, England, UK, 1982. Rye Harbour is a fishing village located on the East Sussex coast, located two miles downstream of the town of Rye

Fishermen in Husavik, Iceland, 20th century. Artist: CM Dixon
Fishermen in Husavik, Iceland, 20th century

Sri Lankan boat. Artist: CM Dixon
A Sri Lankan boat on the beach in Hikkaduwa

Detail from Mortlakes Tapestries, showing the miraculous draft of fishes, 17th century
Detail from the Mortlakes Tapestries, showing the miraculous draft of fishes. The tapestries were made by weavers in Brussels

Mochica stirrup-spout vessel of a fisherman
Mochica (north coast Peruvian) stirrup-spout vessel of a fisherman on a raft made of reed bundles. The type is still in use on Andean lakes

Haida Native American tobacco-pipe, 19th century
Haida Native American tobacco-pipe, carved from Argillite, showing the legend of the Fisherman and his Wife. Currently in the Royal Scottish Museum, Edinburgh, 19th century

The miraculous draught of fishes, 1866. Artist: Gustave Dore
The miraculous draught of fishes, 1866. In the New Testament gospels chronicling the life of Jesus Christ, there are a number of accounts of miracles

French fishermen fired on by the British, 1899. Artist: Oswaldo Tofani
French fishermen fired on by the British, 1899. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 27th August 1899

Festival, Paimpol, France, 1898. Artist: F Meaulle
Festival, Paimpol, France, 1898. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 27th February 1898

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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.