Line Fishing Collection (#2)

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

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)

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)

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

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)

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)

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))

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

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

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)

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

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

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

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

Copperband butterflyfish hanging from a bamboo pole. 1807 (aquatint)
7237474 Copperband butterflyfish hanging from a bamboo pole. 1807 (aquatint) by Daniell, William (1769-1837); Private Collection; (add.info.: Copperband butterflyfish, Chelmon rostratus)

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

Great white shark, Carcharodon carcharias, hanging from a line. 1807 (aquatint)
7237477 Great white shark, Carcharodon carcharias, hanging from a line. 1807 (aquatint) by Daniell, William (1769-1837); Private Collection; (add.info.: Great white shark, Carcharodon carcharias)

The Third Appearance of Christ to Peter
AII79412 The Third Appearance of Christ to Peter by Cardi Cigoli, Ludovico (1559-1613); Palazzo Pitti, Florence, Italy

Female shrimper on the English coast, 1800s, 1821 (engraving)
7234184 Female shrimper on the English coast, 1800s, 1821 (engraving) by Alexander, William (1767-1816) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Female shrimper on the English coast, 1800s)

Peasant with fishing rod on a wooden bridge over a stream. 1803 (engraving)
7233023 Peasant with fishing rod on a wooden bridge over a stream. 1803 (engraving) by Deuchar, David (1743-1808); Private Collection; (add.info)

A Blind Child, illustration from The Book of Old English Songs and Ballads, published by Hodder and Stoughton, c
IL314802 A Blind Child, illustration from The Book of Old English Songs and Ballads, published by Hodder and Stoughton, c.1910 (colour litho) by Fortescue-Brickdale

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)

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

Peel Castle, Isle of Man (pencil & w / c on paper)
473878 Peel Castle, Isle of Man (pencil & w/c on paper) by Lancaster, Percy (1878-1950); 50.7x35.6 cm; Laing Art Gallery, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UK; Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums

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)

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

Illustration for The Compleat Angler by Izaak Walton
3633923 Illustration for The Compleat Angler by Izaak Walton by Thorpe, James (1876-1949); Private Collection; (add.info.: There is night as well as day fishing for a Trout)

Snowdon from Llyn Nantlle, North Wales, c. 1765-67 (oil on canvas)
3743930 Snowdon from Llyn Nantlle, North Wales, c.1765-67 (oil on canvas) by Wilson, Richard (1713/14-82); 104.1x127 cm; Nottingham City Museums and Galleries (Nottingham Castle)

Ireland: the Fishermans Paradise, 1926 (colour litho)
3086533 Ireland: the Fishermans Paradise, 1926 (colour litho) by Collins, William Wiehe (1862-1951); 100x124.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Fisherfolk in an Interior, (oil on canvas)
659087 Fisherfolk in an Interior, (oil on canvas) by Portielje, Edward (1861-1949); 66x52 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Fisherfolk in an Interior. Edward Antoon Portielje (1861-1949)

Following the "Gentle Craft, "at the Pont de Neuilly, Paris (engraving)
1052558 Following the " Gentle Craft, " at the Pont de Neuilly, Paris (engraving) by Durand, Godefroy (1832-1896); Private Collection; (add.info.: Following the " Gentle Craft)

Marche au poissons sur la plage (Fish market at seashore). Peinture d Isaak Willaerts (1620-1693)
FIA5335660 Marche au poissons sur la plage (Fish market at seashore). Peinture d Isaak Willaerts (1620-1693). Huile sur bois, 35, 5 x 67 cm, vers 1640. art hollandais du 17e siecle

"La partie de peche"(Fishing party) jeunes bourgeois en habits du dimanche tenant des cannes a peche
FIA5329937 " La partie de peche" (Fishing party) jeunes bourgeois en habits du dimanche tenant des cannes a peche

The tuna fish mattanza in Solanto at the presence of the royal family, 1819 (oil on canvas)
6200624 The tuna fish mattanza in Solanto at the presence of the royal family, 1819 (oil on canvas) by Albertis, Paolo de (1770-1844); Museo Nazionale di San Martino & Certosa, Naples, Campania

Near Dalyminy, Llyn, North Wales, 1827 (oil on canvas)
6200338 Near Dalyminy, Llyn, North Wales, 1827 (oil on canvas) by Young, William (1796-1869); 61.5x47.2 cm; The McManus, Dundee, UK; Dundee Art Galleries and Museums

The Tees: The Tees at Ovington, c. 1880 (etching)
6200197 The Tees: The Tees at Ovington, c.1880 (etching) by Slocombe, Edward (1850-1915); 22.9x17.8 cm; The McManus, Dundee, UK; (add.info.: Orchar Collection); Dundee Art Galleries and Museums

Fishing in the swimming pool at Steeplechase Park, Coney Island, New York, USA (litho)
5996324 Fishing in the swimming pool at Steeplechase Park, Coney Island, New York, USA (litho) by Cowper, Max (1860-1911); Private Collection; (add.info)

Les pecheurs (The Fishermen). Peinture de Simon Mathurin Lantarat (1729-1778). Huile sur toile. Art francais, Rococo
FIA5326378 Les pecheurs (The Fishermen). Peinture de Simon Mathurin Lantarat (1729-1778). Huile sur toile. Art francais, Rococo

Group of children fishing from a bridge (colour litho)
5234783 Group of children fishing from a bridge (colour litho) by Buxton, Dudley (c 1885-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: Group of children fishing from a bridge)

Illustration for The Compleat Angler by Izaak Walton
3633916 Illustration for The Compleat Angler by Izaak Walton by Thorpe, James (1876-1949); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir, you have angled me on with much pleasure to the Thatched-house)

A Salmon Pool (oil on canvas)
810569 A Salmon Pool (oil on canvas) by Townshend, James (1879-1949); 50.5x76 cm; Haworth Art Gallery, Accrington, Lancashire, UK; © Haworth Art Gallery

Snowdon (oil on canvas)
AGN332895 Snowdon (oil on canvas) by Wilson, Richard (1713/14-82); Private Collection; (add.info.: see 95688 for different version; ); Photo © Agnew s, London

A fishwife selling shellfish on a Kent beach. 1831 (engraving)
7234804 A fishwife selling shellfish on a Kent beach. 1831 (engraving) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A fishwife selling shellfish on a Kent beach)

Old Jetty, Broughty Ferry [or Baiting the Line ], 19th century (oil on canvas)
6198909 Old Jetty, Broughty Ferry [or Baiting the Line ], 19th century (oil on canvas) by McGillivray, George (fl.1838-51); 39.1x58.7 cm; The McManus, Dundee, UK; (add.info.: George McGillivray (fl)

Illustration for The Compleat Angler by Izaak Walton
3633934 Illustration for The Compleat Angler by Izaak Walton by Thorpe, James (1876-1949); Private Collection; (add.info.: lets now rest ourselves in this sweet, shady arbour)

Illustration for The Compleat Angler by Izaak Walton
3633931 Illustration for The Compleat Angler by Izaak Walton by Thorpe, James (1876-1949); Private Collection; (add.info.: I will go with you to Mr John Stubs near to the Swan in Golden-lane)

Illustration for The Compleat Angler by Izaak Walton
3633922 Illustration for The Compleat Angler by Izaak Walton by Thorpe, James (1876-1949); Private Collection; (add.info.: mark what flies fall on the water)

The Lord Mayor of London at Boulogne, Fisherwomen presenting a Bouquet to the Lady Mayoress (engraving)
1053350 The Lord Mayor of London at Boulogne, Fisherwomen presenting a Bouquet to the Lady Mayoress (engraving) by Durand

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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.