Line Fishing Collection (#15)

Rescued from the Sky (Colour Litho)
2783456 Rescued from the Sky (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rescued from the sky)

Fish rained from the sky! Lifted into the air by a marine trumpet formed offshore... (colour litho)
2778166 Fish rained from the sky! Lifted into the air by a marine trumpet formed offshore... (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fish rained from the sky)

The Quay, Looe (colour litho)
667900 The Quay, Looe (colour litho) by Quinton, Alfred Robert (1853-1934); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Quay, Looe.); © Look and Learn

The River Fisherman (engraving)
668471 The River Fisherman (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The River Fisherman, designed and engraved, in the Sixteenth Century, by J. Amman)

Jack helping Freeman the Fisherman; illustration from Poor Jack by Frederick Marryat (engraving)
608925 Jack helping Freeman the Fisherman; illustration from Poor Jack by Frederick Marryat (engraving) by English School

Sketches at the International Fisheries Exhibition (engraving)
608610 Sketches at the International Fisheries Exhibition (engraving) by Wilson, Thomas Harrington (fl.1842-46); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches at the International Fisheries Exhibition)

The Right Honourable Sydney Buxton (colour litho)
613313 The Right Honourable Sydney Buxton (colour litho) by Ward, Leslie Matthew (Spy) (1851-1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Right Honourable Sydney Buxton, The Post-Master General)

Wallace, attacked by Lord Percys followers (litho)
665673 Wallace, attacked by Lord Percys followers (litho) by Pearse, Alfred (19th/20th Century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wallace, attacked by Lord Percys followers)

"There was a Young Lady of Welling, whose praise all the world was a-telling", from A Book of Nonsense
LLM386683 " There was a Young Lady of Welling, whose praise all the world was a-telling", from A Book of Nonsense, published by Frederick Warne and Co

Girl and Boy Fishing with Rod, Christmas Card (chromolitho)
730766 Girl and Boy Fishing with Rod, Christmas Card (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Girl and Boy Fishing with Rod)

Our Fishing Industries: Pilchard Seining in Cornwall (engraving)
729302 Our Fishing Industries: Pilchard Seining in Cornwall (engraving) by Craft, Percy Robert (1856-1934); Private Collection; (add.info.: Our Fishing Industries: Pilchard Seining in Cornwall)

Our Fishing Industries: Mackerel Fishing at Eastbourne (engraving)
729301 Our Fishing Industries: Mackerel Fishing at Eastbourne (engraving) by Craft, Percy Robert (1856-1934); Private Collection; (add.info.: Our Fishing Industries: Mackerel Fishing at Eastbourne)

Salmon Fishing on the River Tay (engraving)
729299 Salmon Fishing on the River Tay (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Salmon Fishing on the River Tay)

A Shoal of Mackerel by W Duncan (engraving)
729465 A Shoal of Mackerel by W Duncan (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Shoal of Mackerel by W Duncan)

Sardine fishery on the coast of Brittany (engraving)
728589 Sardine fishery on the coast of Brittany (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sardine fishery on the coast of Brittany)

A Member of a Thames Angling Club (coloured engraving)
728283 A Member of a Thames Angling Club (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Member of a Thames Angling Club)

Neapolitan fisher (engraving)
729423 Neapolitan fisher (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Neapolitan fisher)

Girl holding White Rabbit, Girl Fishing (chromolitho)
733146 Girl holding White Rabbit, Girl Fishing (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Girl holding White Rabbit)

Children Listening to the Sea in a Shell (chromolitho)
735503 Children Listening to the Sea in a Shell (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Children Listening to the Sea in a Shell)

Butterfly Hunting and Fishermen (chromolitho)
735131 Butterfly Hunting and Fishermen (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Butterfly Hunting and Fishermen)

The Anglers gentle craft, Christmas Card (chromolitho)
731061 The Anglers gentle craft, Christmas Card (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Anglers gentle craft)

Chorazin, where the Disciples were found fishing (b / w photo)
5993953 Chorazin, where the Disciples were found fishing (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chorazin, where the Disciples were found fishing)

Norway: Fishing-boats at Lofoten (colour litho)
5989962 Norway: Fishing-boats at Lofoten (colour litho) by Jungman, Nico (1872-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fishing-boats at Lofoten)

Ancient Briton in his Boat
LLM338115 Ancient Briton in his Boat by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ancient Briton in his Boat)

The young Shakespeare on the banks of the Avon
LLM339791 The young Shakespeare on the banks of the Avon by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The young Shakespeare on the banks of the Avon)

The calling of Peter
LLM339371 The calling of Peter by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The calling of Peter. Cassells Illustrated Family Bible (c 1870).); © Look and Learn

Punch cartoon: Henry Fawcett, English politician and economist (engraving)
6034881 Punch cartoon: Henry Fawcett, English politician and economist (engraving) by Sambourne, Edward Linley (1844-1910) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Punch cartoon)

Punch cartoon: nuisance caused by river steamers (engraving)
6034780 Punch cartoon: nuisance caused by river steamers (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Punch cartoon: nuisance caused by river steamers)

Perils of the Deep
LLM459980 Perils of the Deep by Dalziel, Owen (1860-1942); Private Collection; (add.info.: Perils of the Deep. Illustration for The Boys Own Annual (1897).); © Look and Learn

Angling, 1878 (oil on canvas)
BRM159279 Angling, 1878 (oil on canvas) by Caillebotte, Gustave (1848-94); Private Collection; French, out of copyright

Trades in Regency England: charcoal burning, Jew selling pencils, and fishing
6340311 Trades in Regency England: charcoal burning, Jew selling pencils, and fishing by Taylor, Isaac (1730-1807); (add.info.: Trades in Regency England: charcoal burning, Jew selling pencils)

The Jully Angler and the Monstrous Fish (colour litho)
6004618 The Jully Angler and the Monstrous Fish (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Jully Angler and the Monstrous Fish)

Father Grosbouchons ill-fated fishing trip (colour litho)
6001207 Father Grosbouchons ill-fated fishing trip (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Father Grosbouchons ill-fated fishing trip)

A good days fishing (coloured engraving)
6030267 A good days fishing (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A good days fishing)

Valentines Day lottery operated by J & J Sivewright, London (litho)
6030970 Valentines Day lottery operated by J & J Sivewright, London (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Valentines Day lottery operated by J & J Sivewright)

How to tie a sea fly (litho)
6026092 How to tie a sea fly (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: How to tie a sea fly)

Sailors knots, various (litho)
6026087 Sailors knots, various (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sailors knots, various)

Pitous revenge (coloured engraving)
5998904 Pitous revenge (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pitous revenge)

Japan, c. 1912: Fishing with a cormorant, Nagaragawa (photo)
6013068 Japan, c.1912: Fishing with a cormorant, Nagaragawa (photo) by Japanese Photographer (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fishing with a cormorant, Nagaragawa)

British soldiers fishing from one of the forts at Spithead, Hampshire (litho)
6014109 British soldiers fishing from one of the forts at Spithead, Hampshire (litho) by Wright, Henry Charles Seppings (1850-1937); Private Collection; (add.info)

Trout-Fishing in Norway, in the Exhibition at the French Gallery (engraving)
1590785 Trout-Fishing in Norway, in the Exhibition at the French Gallery (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Trout-Fishing in Norway)

Rambling Sketches at Dinant, in Brittany (engraving)
1596733 Rambling Sketches at Dinant, in Brittany (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rambling Sketches at Dinant, in Brittany)

Four fishermen are called as disciples - Bible
3779804 Four fishermen are called as disciples - Bible by Hole, William Brassey (1846-1917); (add.info.: Four fishermen are called as disciples)

Calling of Saint Peter and Saint Andrew - Bible
3783098 Calling of Saint Peter and Saint Andrew - Bible by Tissot, James Jacques Joseph (1836-1902) (after); (add.info.: Calling of Saint Peter and Saint Andrew, Saint Matthew - Chapter 1)

Brill or pearl, Scophthalmus rhombus (Pleuronectes rhombus). Handcoloured copperplate drawn
FLO4614632 Brill or pearl, Scophthalmus rhombus (Pleuronectes rhombus). Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Edward Donovan from his Natural History of British Fishes, Donovan and F.C

European flounder, Platichthys flesus (Flounder, Pleuronectes flesus). Handcoloured copperplate drawn
FLO4614622 European flounder, Platichthys flesus (Flounder, Pleuronectes flesus). Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Edward Donovan from his Natural History of British Fishes

Tompot blenny, Parablennius gattorugine (Gattorugine, Blennius gattorugine)
FLO4614608 Tompot blenny, Parablennius gattorugine (Gattorugine, Blennius gattorugine). Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Edward Donovan from his Natural History of British Fishes

Dace, Leuciscus leuciscus (Cyprinus leuciscus). Handcoloured copperplate drawn
FLO4614473 Dace, Leuciscus leuciscus (Cyprinus leuciscus). Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Edward Donovan from his Natural History of British Fishes, Donovan and F.C. and J

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Line fishing is a traditional method of catching fish that has been practiced for centuries. It involves using a fishing line with bait or lures attached to it, which is then cast into the water and left to attract fish. This technique can be seen in various forms of art throughout history. One such depiction is found in Edward Donovan's Natural History of British Fishes, where he showcases the Greater weever, also known as the sting-bull. The hand-colored copperplate engraving beautifully captures the intricacies of this fascinating species. In contrast, an advertisement for the Seasalter & Ham Oyster Fishery Company transports us to Whitstable, Kent, renowned for its native oysters. The lithograph highlights the importance of sustainable fishing practices and celebrates the bounty of these delicious shellfish. Moving forward in time, Valencia Beach comes alive in a vibrant oil painting from 1916. Towing in their boat amidst crashing waves and seagulls soaring overhead, fishermen brave the elements to bring home their catch. The River Tees at Rokeby presents a serene scene from around 1860. Here we see tranquility reflected on canvas as fishermen patiently wait along its banks for their lines to yield results. Fast-forwarding again brings us to Fisherman's Paradise; painted during World War II by an unknown artist who sought solace through art during challenging times. This poignant oil painting serves as a reminder of how nature can provide respite even amidst turmoil. Further south lies Martigues captured by Charles Malfroy's brushstrokes; his view immortalized on wood depicts bustling activity within this picturesque coastal town - including fishermen hard at work casting their nets into azure waters. Louis Nattero's Pecheurs ravauding the nets takes us back to Marseille once more; his artwork showcasing fishermen meticulously repairing their nets after a day out at sea – ensuring they are ready for future expeditions.