Fishing Industry Collection (#10)

The Old Welsh Harp, Hendon (engraving)
1615979 The Old Welsh Harp, Hendon (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Old Welsh Harp, Hendon)

Sketches in North Borneo (engraving)
1590782 Sketches in North Borneo (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches in North Borneo)

The Gentle Angler (litho)
1598970 The Gentle Angler (litho) by Davis, Valentine (1854-1930); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Gentle Angler. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 10 June 1899)

The Fish Supply, Sketches of a Fish-Market (engraving)
1596995 The Fish Supply, Sketches of a Fish-Market (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Fish Supply, Sketches of a Fish-Market)

Whitby, published by G. Chambers & E. Fisher, 1826 (colour aquatint)
PEM200733 Whitby, published by G. Chambers & E. Fisher, 1826 (colour aquatint) by Chambers, George the Elder (1803-40); 37.4x56.5 cm; Peabody Essex Museum, Salem, Massachusetts

Mr. Stanleys cat catching a trout at Weaford mill pond, near Lichfield
6337375 Mr. Stanleys cat catching a trout at Weaford mill pond, near Lichfield. by English School, (19th century); (add.info.: Mr. Stanleys cat catching a trout at Weaford mill pond, near Lichfield)

Coalfish or saithe, Pollachius virens (Gadus carbonarius). Handcoloured copperplate drawn
FLO4614027 Coalfish or saithe, Pollachius virens (Gadus carbonarius). Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Edward Donovan from his Natural History of British Fishes, Donovan and F.C. and J

Atlantic cod or cod fish. Gadus morhua. Vulnerable. Handcoloured copperplate drawn
FLO4613950 Atlantic cod or cod fish. Gadus morhua. Vulnerable. Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Edward Donovan from his Natural History of British Fishes, Donovan and F.C. and J

Common stingray, Dasyatis pastinaca (Sting ray, Raja pastinacea). Handcoloured copperplate drawn
FLO4614652 Common stingray, Dasyatis pastinaca (Sting ray, Raja pastinacea). Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Edward Donovan from his Natural History of British Fishes, Donovan and F.C

Turbot, Scophthalmus maximus (Cyclops flounder, Pleuronectes cyclops). Handcoloured copperplate drawn
FLO4614591 Turbot, Scophthalmus maximus (Cyclops flounder, Pleuronectes cyclops). Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Edward Donovan from his Natural History of British Fishes

Gilt-head seabream or lunulated gilt-head, Sparus aurata. Handcoloured copperplate drawn
FLO4614564 Gilt-head seabream or lunulated gilt-head, Sparus aurata. Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Edward Donovan from his Natural History of British Fishes, Donovan and F.C. and J

Grayling, Thymallus thymallus (Salmo thymallus). Handcoloured copperplate drawn
FLO4614562 Grayling, Thymallus thymallus (Salmo thymallus). Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Edward Donovan from his Natural History of British Fishes, Donovan and F.C. and J

East Atlantic peacock wrasse, Symphodus tinca (Ancient wrasse or old wife, Labrus tinca)
FLO4614526 East Atlantic peacock wrasse, Symphodus tinca (Ancient wrasse or old wife, Labrus tinca). Handcoloured copperplate drawn

John Dory or Doree, Zeus faber. Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Edward Donovan from his Natural History
FLO4614489 John Dory or Doree, Zeus faber. Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Edward Donovan from his Natural History of British Fishes, Donovan and F.C. and J

Pollack, Pollachius pollachius (Whiting pollack, Gadus pollachius). Handcoloured copperplate drawn
FLO4614415 Pollack, Pollachius pollachius (Whiting pollack, Gadus pollachius). Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Edward Donovan from his Natural History of British Fishes

Small spotted catshark, Scyliorhinus canicula (Lesser spotted shark, Squalus catulus)
FLO4614326 Small spotted catshark, Scyliorhinus canicula (Lesser spotted shark, Squalus catulus). Handcoloured copperplate drawn

Common torpedo or eyed electric ray, Raja torpedo. Handcoloured copperplate drawn
FLO4614315 Common torpedo or eyed electric ray, Raja torpedo. Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Edward Donovan from his Natural History of British Fishes, Donovan and F.C. and J

Cuckoo wrasse, Labrus mixtus (Trimaculated wrasse, Labrus trimaculatus). Handcoloured copperplate drawn
FLO4614282 Cuckoo wrasse, Labrus mixtus (Trimaculated wrasse, Labrus trimaculatus). Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Edward Donovan from his Natural History of British Fishes

Turbot, Scophthalmus maximus (Pleuronectes maximus). Handcoloured copperplate drawn
FLO4614264 Turbot, Scophthalmus maximus (Pleuronectes maximus). Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Edward Donovan from his Natural History of British Fishes, Donovan and F.C. and J

European seabasss, Dicentrarchus labrax (Basse, Perca labrax). Handcoloured copperplate drawn
FLO4614240 European seabasss, Dicentrarchus labrax (Basse, Perca labrax). Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Edward Donovan from his Natural History of British Fishes, Donovan and F.C

Whiting, Merlangius merlangus (Gadus merlangus). Handcoloured copperplate drawn
FLO4614233 Whiting, Merlangius merlangus (Gadus merlangus). Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Edward Donovan from his Natural History of British Fishes, Donovan and F.C. and J

Tropical two-wing flyingfish or common flying fish. Handcoloured copperplate drawn
FLO4614148 Tropical two-wing flyingfish or common flying fish. Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Edward Donovan from his Natural History of British Fishes, Donovan and F.C. and J

Barbel, bearded bearded (Cyprinus bearded). Handcoloured copperplate drawn
FLO4614126 Barbel, bearded bearded (Cyprinus bearded). Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Edward Donovan from his Natural History of British Fishes, Donovan and F.C. and J

Cuckoo wrasse, Labrus mixtus (Striped wrasse, Labrus variegatus). Handcoloured copperplate drawn
FLO4614066 Cuckoo wrasse, Labrus mixtus (Striped wrasse, Labrus variegatus). Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Edward Donovan from his Natural History of British Fishes, Donovan and F.C

Thornback skate, Raja clavata. Near threatened. Rough ray, Raja rubus. Handcoloured copperplate drawn
FLO4614064 Thornback skate, Raja clavata. Near threatened. Rough ray, Raja rubus. Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Edward Donovan from his Natural History of British Fishes

Angelshark, Squatina squatina. Critically endangered. (Angel shark, Squallus squatinus)
FLO4614057 Angelshark, Squatina squatina. Critically endangered. (Angel shark, Squallus squatinus). Handcoloured copperplate drawn

Horses and Carts in Front of the Fishing Harbour, Dieppe
1196282 Horses and Carts in Front of the Fishing Harbour, Dieppe, at Low Tide; Chevaux et charrettes devant la darse de peche, Dieppe, maree basse, 1902 (oil on canvas) by Pissarro

Quay; Le Quai, (watercolour and pencil on paper)
656035 Quay; Le Quai, (watercolour and pencil on paper) by Lebasque, Henri (1865-1937); 47.6x61.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Quay; Le Quai. Henri Lebasque (1865-1937)

Back to Fishing, (oil on canvas)
989502 Back to Fishing, (oil on canvas) by Deyrolle, Theophile Louis (1844-1923); 132.1x98.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Back to Fishing; Retour de Peche. Theophile Louis Deyrolle (d.1923)

Fishing in the Seine (engraving)
5223226 Fishing in the Seine (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fishing in the Seine)

The Swan and Isabella Whaling in the Arctic, (oil on canvas)
824162 The Swan and Isabella Whaling in the Arctic, (oil on canvas) by Ward, John of Hull (1798-1849); 35.7x54 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Swan and Isabella Whaling in the Arctic)

The Auction, 1864 (watercolour heightened with white)
652108 The Auction, 1864 (watercolour heightened with white) by Green, Charles (1840-98); 27.9x43.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Auction. Charles Green (1840-1898)

Cricceith Castle, (pencil and watercolour heightened with white)
651889 Cricceith Castle, (pencil and watercolour heightened with white) by Wolfe, George (1834-90); 57.2x106.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Cricceith Castle. George Wolfe (1834-1890)

Fisherfolk on a Quayside, (charcoal and pastel)
658716 Fisherfolk on a Quayside, (charcoal and pastel) by Barnoin, Henri Alphonse (1882-1935); 36.2x52.1 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Fisherfolk on a Quayside)

Unloading Fishing Boats on the Quay, Brittany, (watercolour heightened with white)
652030 Unloading Fishing Boats on the Quay, Brittany, (watercolour heightened with white) by Caffieri, Hector (1847-1932); 34.3x50.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

The Fishermens Return, 1912 (oil on canvas)
659589 The Fishermens Return, 1912 (oil on canvas) by Zoir, Emil (1861-1936); 116x140 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Fishermens Return. Emil Zoir (1860-1920). Oil on canvas. Dated 1912

Fisherman Returning Home, Skagen, 1885 (oil on canvas)
659566 Fisherman Returning Home, Skagen, 1885 (oil on canvas) by Kroyer, Peder Severin (1851-1909); 150x114 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Fisherman Returning Home, Skagen)

Maritime scenes (coloured engraving)
5998841 Maritime scenes (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Maritime scenes)

The Gentle Art of Catching Things - Porpoise Sticking in Pegwell Bay (colour litho)
5999015 The Gentle Art of Catching Things - Porpoise Sticking in Pegwell Bay (colour litho) by Robinson, William Heath (1872-1944); Private Collection; (add.info)

Consulting Authorities: woman out for a cycle ride asking a group of children for directions (colour litho)
6001256 Consulting Authorities: woman out for a cycle ride asking a group of children for directions (colour litho) by Granville-Smith

New Yorks famous favorite fishing grounds (b / w photo)
6002605 New Yorks famous favorite fishing grounds (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: New Yorks famous favorite fishing grounds)

Anglers catch of fish on a riverbank (coloured engraving)
6014583 Anglers catch of fish on a riverbank (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Anglers catch of fish on a riverbank)

Man and woman fishing on a riverbank (colour litho)
5999941 Man and woman fishing on a riverbank (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Man and woman fishing on a riverbank)

Donegal Fisher Folk who use the Curragh or Coracle (b / w photo)
6005850 Donegal Fisher Folk who use the Curragh or Coracle (b/w photo) by Piratsky, Karl Karlovich (1813-89); Private Collection; (add.info.: Donegal Fisher Folk who use the Curragh or Coracle)

Isaak Walton, English author (engraving)
6029861 Isaak Walton, English author (engraving) by Huysmans, Jacob (c.1633-96) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Isaak Walton (1593-1683), English author.); Look and Learn / Elgar Collection

A Trawler (b / w photo)
6029211 A Trawler (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Trawler. Illustration for Work and Workers by Arthur O Cooke (Jack)

Oregon: Fishing (photo)
6012431 Oregon: Fishing (photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fishing. Illustration for a booklet about Oregon The Land of Opportunity)

Punch cartoon: Philip Cunliffe-Owen, British exhibition organiser and Director of the South Kensington Museum
6034970 Punch cartoon: Philip Cunliffe-Owen, British exhibition organiser and Director of the South Kensington Museum, London (engraving) by Sambourne

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The fishing industry is a vibrant and diverse sector that spans across continents, providing livelihoods for countless communities. From the picturesque lobster pots stacked on the Strahan wharf in Tasmania's west coastline to the bustling harbor of Porthleven in Cornwall, England, this industry thrives on both small-scale operations and large-scale enterprises. An elevated view of the charming fishing village of Staithes in North Yorkshire, England showcases the idyllic beauty that surrounds these coastal communities. Meanwhile, Kirkwall harbor offers a glimpse into the rich maritime heritage that has shaped Scotland's fishing industry. Delving into history, Edward Donovan's handcolored copperplate engravings from his Natural History of British Fishes transport us back to London in 1802-1808 when scientific exploration was at its peak. The image captures a Greater weever or sting-bull fish (Trachinus major), highlighting the diversity found within our oceans. Transitioning to more contemporary scenes, we witness Brixham quays before their transformation with a new fish market. This snapshot reminds us of how infrastructure evolves alongside an ever-changing industry. Traveling further afield brings us to Weligama in Sri Lanka where stilt fishermen patiently wait for their catch at dusk. Their unique method reflects not only their skill but also their deep connection with nature and tradition. Exploring marine life reveals fascinating species such as sea stickleback (Gasterosteus spinachia) and Gasterosteus aculeatus aculeatus - showcasing nature's intricate designs beneath the waves. Venturing along Italy's Cinque Terre coastline villages evokes images of colorful houses perched precariously above crystal-clear waters – reminding us that fishing communities are often intertwined with tourism and cultural heritage. Billingsgate Porters stand as stalwarts within London's iconic Billinsgate Market – guardians of centuries-old traditions while adapting to modern demands. Their dedication ensures fresh seafood reaches the city's tables.