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Fishing Industry Collection (page 6)

The fishing industry is a vibrant and diverse sector that spans across continents, providing livelihoods for countless communities

Background imageFishing Industry Collection: Off to the Fishing Ground, Honfleur, (oil on canvas)

Off to the Fishing Ground, Honfleur, (oil on canvas)
657709 Off to the Fishing Ground, Honfleur, (oil on canvas) by Hankey, William Lee (1869-1952); Private Collection; (add.info.: Off to the Fishing Ground, Honfleur. William Lee Hankey (1869-1952)

Background imageFishing Industry Collection: Bateau de Peche, La Rochelle, (oil on canvas)

Bateau de Peche, La Rochelle, (oil on canvas)
657452 Bateau de Peche, La Rochelle, (oil on canvas) by Hankey, William Lee (1869-1952); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bateau de Peche, La Rochelle. William Lee Hankey (1869-1952). Oil on canvas

Background imageFishing Industry Collection: View of Martigues. Painting by Charles Malfroy (1862-1918). Oil on wood. Dim: 29, 5x40cm

View of Martigues. Painting by Charles Malfroy (1862-1918). Oil on wood. Dim: 29, 5x40cm
JEB4862759 View of Martigues. Painting by Charles Malfroy (1862-1918). Oil on wood. Dim: 29, 5x40cm. Mandatory mention: Collection fondation regards de Provence, Marseille by Malfroy

Background imageFishing Industry Collection: Pecheurs ravauding the nets Painting by Louis Nattero (1875-1915) Mandatory mention

Pecheurs ravauding the nets Painting by Louis Nattero (1875-1915) Mandatory mention
JEB4894435 Pecheurs ravauding the nets Painting by Louis Nattero (1875-1915) Mandatory mention: Collection foundation regards of Provence, Marseille by Nattero

Background imageFishing Industry Collection: The Quai, Dieppe, (oil on canvas)

The Quai, Dieppe, (oil on canvas)
657450 The Quai, Dieppe, (oil on canvas) by Hankey, William Lee (1869-1952); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Quai, Dieppe. William Lee Hankey (1869-1952). Oil on canvas

Background imageFishing Industry Collection: The sinner, in Imagier de l'enfance, c. 1900 (engraving)

The sinner, in Imagier de l'enfance, c. 1900 (engraving)
DUV4206283 The sinner, in Imagier de l enfance, c.1900 (engraving) by Raffin, Ferdinand (1870?-1948); 14.5 x 18.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The sinner)

Background imageFishing Industry Collection: Marche sur les quais sur les coasts du Nord - in 'Garirlande des dunes'by Emile Verhaeren, ill. by H

Marche sur les quais sur les coasts du Nord - in "Garirlande des dunes"by Emile Verhaeren, ill. by H
LSE4084779 Marche sur les quais sur les coasts du Nord - in " Garirlande des dunes" by Emile Verhaeren, ill. by H. Cassiers, ed

Background imageFishing Industry Collection: Les pecheuses. Peinture de Alexander Vasilievich Shevchenko (Alexandre Chevtchenko) (1883-1948)

Les pecheuses. Peinture de Alexander Vasilievich Shevchenko (Alexandre Chevtchenko) (1883-1948), huile sur toile, 1933
FIA5325942 Les pecheuses. Peinture de Alexander Vasilievich Shevchenko (Alexandre Chevtchenko) (1883-1948), huile sur toile, 1933. Art russe, art moderne, 20e siecle. Collection privee

Background imageFishing Industry Collection: Return of fishing on the northern coasts - in 'Garirlande des dunes'by Emile Verhaeren, ill. by H

Return of fishing on the northern coasts - in "Garirlande des dunes"by Emile Verhaeren, ill. by H
LSE4084774 Return of fishing on the northern coasts - in " Garirlande des dunes" by Emile Verhaeren, ill. by H. Cassiers, ed

Background imageFishing Industry Collection: On the beach, in Imagier de l'enfance, c. 1900 (engraving)

On the beach, in Imagier de l'enfance, c. 1900 (engraving)
DUV4206223 On the beach, in Imagier de l enfance, c.1900 (engraving) by Raffin, Ferdinand (1870?-1948); 14.5 x 18.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: On the beach)

Background imageFishing Industry Collection: Fishing scene: grabbing to the fins, a man rides a whale (dolphin or orca - epaulard)

Fishing scene: grabbing to the fins, a man rides a whale (dolphin or orca - epaulard)
PCT4261073 Fishing scene: grabbing to the fins, a man rides a whale (dolphin or orca - epaulard) swimming on the surface of the sea. Engraving 19th by Yan Dargent

Background imageFishing Industry Collection: Shark fishing. Engraving 19th by Yan Dargent. A fisherman takes the pose

Shark fishing. Engraving 19th by Yan Dargent. A fisherman takes the pose, standing on the failed shark on the beach
PCT4261056 Shark fishing. Engraving 19th by Yan Dargent. A fisherman takes the pose, standing on the failed shark on the beach that he pretends to harpoon

Background imageFishing Industry Collection: Shark fishing. Engraving 19th by Yan Dargent. Two fishermen (a white man and a black man)

Shark fishing. Engraving 19th by Yan Dargent. Two fishermen (a white man and a black man)
PCT4261076 Shark fishing. Engraving 19th by Yan Dargent. Two fishermen (a white man and a black man) harpoons from the beach of sharks swimming near the shore

Background imageFishing Industry Collection: A letter from her husband, 1895

A letter from her husband, 1895
IND54492 A letter from her husband, 1895 by Andrade Blazguez, Angel (1866-1932); Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Madrid, Spain; Index Fototeca

Background imageFishing Industry Collection: Return from the Tempete A sailor knocks at the door of a woman of a sinner who died in a tempete

Return from the Tempete A sailor knocks at the door of a woman of a sinner who died in a tempete to tell her the news
JLJ4665831 Return from the Tempete A sailor knocks at the door of a woman of a sinner who died in a tempete to tell her the news

Background imageFishing Industry Collection: The sinking of two fishing boats off the coast of the Finistere, following a violent storm

The sinking of two fishing boats off the coast of the Finistere, following a violent storm
XEE4189086 The sinking of two fishing boats off the coast of the Finistere, following a violent storm. Illustration from " Le petit journal" 07/06/1925 Collection privee by Anonymous;

Background imageFishing Industry Collection: Shark fishing. Engraving 19th by Yan Dargent. A shark came up at the end of a line aboard the boat

Shark fishing. Engraving 19th by Yan Dargent. A shark came up at the end of a line aboard the boat
PCT4261065 Shark fishing. Engraving 19th by Yan Dargent. A shark came up at the end of a line aboard the boat. by Dargent, Jean Edouard (Yan) (1824-99); (add.info.: Shark fishing)

Background imageFishing Industry Collection: Le Chateau de la Duchesse de Berry, 1823-25 (oil on canvas)

Le Chateau de la Duchesse de Berry, 1823-25 (oil on canvas)
3743739 Le Chateau de la Duchesse de Berry, 1823-25 (oil on canvas) by Bonington, Richard Parkes (1802-28); 37.5x52 cm; Nottingham City Museums and Galleries (Nottingham Castle); (add.info)

Background imageFishing Industry Collection: Yellowtail snapper (Ocyurus chrysurus) hooked on fishing line

Yellowtail snapper (Ocyurus chrysurus) hooked on fishing line. Yellowtail snapper fishery, Utila Island, Honduras. Caribbean Sea

Background imageFishing Industry Collection: Caribbean spiny lobster (Panulirus argus) sitting disoriented on top of Common sea fan

Caribbean spiny lobster (Panulirus argus) sitting disoriented on top of Common sea fan (Gorgonia ventalina) after being driven out of hiding by fisherman

Background imageFishing Industry Collection: Poverty in Brittany, back cover illustration from Le Petit Journal, 19th January 1913 (colour litho)

Poverty in Brittany, back cover illustration from Le Petit Journal, 19th January 1913 (colour litho)
XIR414757 Poverty in Brittany, back cover illustration from Le Petit Journal, 19th January 1913 (colour litho) by French School

Background imageFishing Industry Collection: The Canadian Fishing Tour of the Princess Louise and Prince Leopold (engraving)

The Canadian Fishing Tour of the Princess Louise and Prince Leopold (engraving)
1060460 The Canadian Fishing Tour of the Princess Louise and Prince Leopold (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageFishing Industry Collection: River Landscape, 19th century (Watercolour)

River Landscape, 19th century (Watercolour)
7261435 River Landscape, 19th century (Watercolour) by Raubarham (19th century); Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery, Kent, UK; (add.info)

Background imageFishing Industry Collection: 'Debate on the Fisheries Question';from the picture by W. Llewellyn. 1890. Creator: Unknown

"Debate on the Fisheries Question";from the picture by W. Llewellyn. 1890. Creator: Unknown
" Debate on the Fisheries Question" ; from the picture by W.Llewellyn. 1890

Background imageFishing Industry Collection: Night scene, 1810-65 (Watercolour)

Night scene, 1810-65 (Watercolour)
7261619 Night scene, 1810-65 (Watercolour) by Pretty, Edward (1792-1865); Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery, Kent, UK; (add.info.: Night scene)

Background imageFishing Industry Collection: Harbour Scene: Arrival of fishing fleet, 19th century (Watercolour)

Harbour Scene: Arrival of fishing fleet, 19th century (Watercolour)
7261387 Harbour Scene: Arrival of fishing fleet, 19th century (Watercolour) by Green, David Gould (1854-1917); 16x12 cm; Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery, Kent

Background imageFishing Industry Collection: Shrimpers, 1851-1931 (Ink)

Shrimpers, 1851-1931 (Ink)
7261306 Shrimpers, 1851-1931 (Ink) by Wyllie, William Lionel (1851-1931); 30.24x25.2 cm; Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery, Kent, UK; (add.info.: Shrimpers; Drawing; Wyllie)

Background imageFishing Industry Collection: Scottish Loch, 1841 (Watercolour)

Scottish Loch, 1841 (Watercolour)
7261275 Scottish Loch, 1841 (Watercolour) by Richardson, Thomas Miles (1784-1848); 20.5x31.5 cm; Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery, Kent, UK; (add.info.: Scottish Loch)

Background imageFishing Industry Collection: Group of Fisherfolk beside the Sea Shore, 1800-43 (Chalk, Ink)

Group of Fisherfolk beside the Sea Shore, 1800-43 (Chalk, Ink)
7261678 Group of Fisherfolk beside the Sea Shore, 1800-43 (Chalk, Ink) by Allston, Washington (1779-1843); 13x19.2 cm; Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery, Kent

Background imageFishing Industry Collection: Maidstone from the River, 1840 (Watercolour)

Maidstone from the River, 1840 (Watercolour)
7261395 Maidstone from the River, 1840 (Watercolour) by Merritt, Thomas Light (d.1870); Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery, Kent, UK; (add.info.: Watercolour. Maidstone from the River. c. 1840)

Background imageFishing Industry Collection: Warwick Castle, 1800-65 (Watercolour)

Warwick Castle, 1800-65 (Watercolour)
7261588 Warwick Castle, 1800-65 (Watercolour) by Pretty, Edward (1792-1865); Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery, Kent, UK; (add.info.: Warwick Castle, Warwickshire)

Background imageFishing Industry Collection: Landscape, 1767 (oil on canvas)

Landscape, 1767 (oil on canvas)
XIR417075 Landscape, 1767 (oil on canvas) by Moreau, Louis Gabriel (1740-1806); Musee des Beaux-Arts, Nimes, France; (add.info.: by Louis Gabriel Moreau (1740-1806))

Background imageFishing Industry Collection: Fishing Tackle

Fishing Tackle
1965: Various pieces of nautical equipment on the decks of fishing boats moored at Grimsby docks. (Photo by George Freston/Fox Photos/Getty Images)

Background imageFishing Industry Collection: The Tribute money, 1428- 1480s (fresco)

The Tribute money, 1428- 1480s (fresco)
7260212 The Tribute money, 1428- 1480s (fresco) by Lippi, Filippino (c.1457-1504); 247x597 cm; Chiesa di Santa Maria del Carmine, Florence, Italy; Photo © Raffaello Bencini

Background imageFishing Industry Collection: Back from fishing in the evening. Painting by Jean Henry dit Henry d Arles (1734-1784) cm 55x80

Back from fishing in the evening. Painting by Jean Henry dit Henry d Arles (1734-1784) cm 55x80
JEB4883098 Back from fishing in the evening. Painting by Jean Henry dit Henry d Arles (1734-1784) cm 55x80, 5 Mandatory mention

Background imageFishing Industry Collection: La Valetta, 1836 (engraving)

La Valetta, 1836 (engraving)
7259559 La Valetta, 1836 (engraving); 9.4x14.0 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Captions La Valetta, Malta and Aus d. Kunstanst. D. Bibliogr. Instit. In Hildbh. XLIII, E. Grunewald. sc)

Background imageFishing Industry Collection: Mediterranean port at the fountain. Painting by Charles Francois Grenier de la Croix dit Lacroix

Mediterranean port at the fountain. Painting by Charles Francois Grenier de la Croix dit Lacroix de Marseille
JEB4883147 Mediterranean port at the fountain. Painting by Charles Francois Grenier de la Croix dit Lacroix de Marseille (1720-1782) Private collection, Marseille

Background imageFishing Industry Collection: Pecheurs on the River Painting by Jean Henry dit Henry d Arles (1734-1784). Dim. 45x61 cm

Pecheurs on the River Painting by Jean Henry dit Henry d Arles (1734-1784). Dim. 45x61 cm
JEB4904295 Pecheurs on the River Painting by Jean Henry dit Henry d Arles (1734-1784). Dim. 45x61 cm. Mandatory mention: Collection fondation regards de Provence

Background imageFishing Industry Collection: Sisters and ships in the Mediterranean. Painting by Francois Pierre BARRY (1813-1905)

Sisters and ships in the Mediterranean. Painting by Francois Pierre BARRY (1813-1905). Oil on canvas. Dim: 29, 5x46cm
JEB4862748 Sisters and ships in the Mediterranean. Painting by Francois Pierre BARRY (1813-1905). Oil on canvas. Dim: 29, 5x46cm

Background imageFishing Industry Collection: Pecheurs sur le quai du port de Marseille Painting by Marcel Leprin (1891-1933) Mandatory mention

Pecheurs sur le quai du port de Marseille Painting by Marcel Leprin (1891-1933) Mandatory mention
JEB4904926 Pecheurs sur le quai du port de Marseille Painting by Marcel Leprin (1891-1933) Mandatory mention: Collection fondation regards de Provence, Marseille by Leprin

Background imageFishing Industry Collection: Fishing in Marseille Painting by Felix Ziem (1821-1911) 1911 Mandatory mention

Fishing in Marseille Painting by Felix Ziem (1821-1911) 1911 Mandatory mention
JEB4894783 Fishing in Marseille Painting by Felix Ziem (1821-1911) 1911 Mandatory mention: Collection foundation regards de Provence, Marseille by Ziem, Felix (1821-1911); Musee Regards de Provence

Background imageFishing Industry Collection: Notes of a Long Sea Voyage (engraving)

Notes of a Long Sea Voyage (engraving)
1046601 Notes of a Long Sea Voyage (engraving) by Durand, Godefroy (1832-1896); Private Collection; (add.info.: Notes of a Long Sea Voyage)

Background imageFishing Industry Collection: A Map of Australia, 1930 (colour litho)

A Map of Australia, 1930 (colour litho)
1198399 A Map of Australia, 1930 (colour litho) by Gill, Leslie MacDonald (Max) (1884-1947); 102x153 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Gill)

Background imageFishing Industry Collection: The Fishmonger (colour litho)

The Fishmonger (colour litho)
5992561 The Fishmonger (colour litho) by Fricero, Catherine Josephine Marie (1878-1923); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Fishmonger)

Background imageFishing Industry Collection: Fishing from the pier (colour litho)

Fishing from the pier (colour litho)
6011010 Fishing from the pier (colour litho) by Billinghurst, Percy James (1871-1933); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fishing from the pier)

Background imageFishing Industry Collection: all the fishing fleet of slender spars Range at their moorings, veer with tide about

all the fishing fleet of slender spars Range at their moorings, veer with tide about, V Sackville-West (b / w photo)
6002106... all the fishing fleet of slender spars Range at their moorings, veer with tide about, V Sackville-West (b/w photo) by Burdekin




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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.