Fisherwomen Collection (#3)

Fisherwomen from Valencia. Artist: Sorolla y Bastida, Joaquin (1863-1923)
Fisherwomen from Valencia. Found in the collection of Museo Sorolla, Madrid

Lunch on the boat. Artist: Sorolla y Bastida, Joaquin (1863-1923)
Lunch on the boat. Found in the collection of Real Academia de Bellas Artes de San Fernando, Madrid

Fisherman on the Dnepr, 1898. Artist: Sergeyev, Nikolay Alexandrovich (1855-1919)
Fisherman on the Dnepr, 1898. From a private collection

Littlehampton, Winter, c1868. Artist: James Webb
Littlehampton, Winter, c1868. From The Connoisseur Vol. LXXVI. [The Connoisseur, London, 1926]

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]

Dunkirk, France - fishing for shrimps
Dunkirk, France - four women and a man with large nets fishing for shrimps. Date: circa 1910s

Malo-les-Bains, France - women fishing for shrimp
Malo-les-Bains, France - two women fishing for shrimp sieve through shallow water with large nets on poles. circa 1910s

French fisherwoman in traditional dress
French fisherwoman in traditional costume, holding a large rolled up fishing net. circa 1910s

Herring Harvest, Yarmouth
Yarmouth - The Herring Harvest. The largest herring port in the country in 1921, with Scottish girls working at the fisheries in the autumn Date: 1921

A return from an invasion, or, Napoleon at a nonplus, engraving 1803, Napoleon I coming ashore at Calais, France, defeated at every turn, without men and ships, to face the ridicule of fisherwomen

Beer Street, 1751 (engraving)
XJF265847 Beer Street, 1751 (engraving) by Hogarth, William (1697-1764); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Cornish Fisherwomen of Mounts Bay, UK

The International Exhibition at South Kensington, London, Uk, 1883: the Princess of Wales Receiving British and Foreign Fisherwomen in the Grounds of Marlborough House

Japan - The Dance of the Fisherwomen - The Views of Tojinbo Date: 1912

Fisherwomen - Vietnam Date: 1910s

Boulogne-sur-Mer, France - Lifeboat, Bathers and Fisherwoman
Boulogne-sur-Mer, France - Lifeboat, Bathers and example of the traditional local costume worn by Fisherwomen, featuring a sun headdress. Date: circa 1910s

A Return From An Invasion, Or, Napoleon At A Nonplus, Engraving 1803, Napoleon I Coming Ashore At Calais, France, Defeated At Every Turn, Without Men And Ships, To Face The Ridicule Of Fisherwomen

Southwold, Suffolk - Scottish fisher girls at work Date: circa 1910s

Le Touquet - Shrimp fisherwomen
Shrimp fishing at Le Touquet, France. Five teenage girls carrying rolled-up fishing nets, designed to catch shrimp

Women fishing in river from boat, Vietnam, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

Racial / Japan / Fisherwomen
Two Japanese fisherwomen

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In the early 1900s, a group of resilient Newhaven fishwives could be found standing over barrels, diligently cleaning fish. Their weathered hands and determined expressions spoke volumes about their hard work and dedication to their trade. A captivating oil on canvas painting titled "Fishwives on the Beach" immortalized these women in all their glory. Across the waters in Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, Scottish herring girls gathered circa 1936. These young women were known for their skillful gutting and packing of herring, contributing to the bustling fishing industry of that era. They formed a tight-knit community as they worked side by side. The power of female camaraderie was not limited to British shores alone; even across continents, women bonded over shared experiences. In Katwyk in 1894, captured through a halftone print titled "Gossip, " fisherwomen engaged in lively conversations while going about their daily tasks. Historical engravings tell tales beyond borders too. The Lord Mayor of London visited Boulogne where he was presented with a bouquet by local Fisherwomen. This engraving showcased the respect and appreciation bestowed upon these hardworking individuals who played an essential role in sustaining coastal communities. On the River Yare around 1880, watercolor on paper depicted scenes filled with life as fishermen and fisherwomen navigated its currents together. Their synchronized efforts ensured bountiful catches for all. Traveling back further in time to Japan during late 18th century Abalone Divers could be seen diving deep into treacherous waters for precious seafood delicacies such as abalone shells under Kitagawa Utamaro's artistic eye. Utamaro's talent also brought forth another masterpiece called "Low Tide at Susaki - A Set of Five. " This woodblock print series from c. 1828/30 showcased vibrant scenes featuring hardworking Japanese fisherwomen amidst the ebb and flow of the tide. Closer to home, Mrs.