Line Fishing Collection (#4)

Regency gentlemen and lady fishing on a punt in the River Thames
6337416 Regency gentlemen and lady fishing on a punt in the River Thames by English School, (18th century); (add.info.: Regency gentlemen and lady fishing on a punt in the River Thames)

Chinese man cormorant fishing on the banks of a lake, 18th century
6337399 Chinese man cormorant fishing on the banks of a lake, 18th century by English School, (19th century); (add.info.: Chinese man cormorant fishing on the banks of a lake, 18th century)

Opah or king fish, Lampris guttatus (Zeus luna). Handcoloured copperplate drawn
FLO4614644 Opah or king fish, Lampris guttatus (Zeus luna). Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Edward Donovan from his Natural History of British Fishes, Donovan and F.C. and J

Brown trout, Salmo trutta (Sewen, Salmo cambricus). Handcoloured copperplate drawn
FLO4614606 Brown trout, Salmo trutta (Sewen, Salmo cambricus). Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Edward Donovan from his Natural History of British Fishes, Donovan and F.C. and J

Mediterranean sand smelt or European atherine, Atherina hepsetus. Handcoloured copperplate drawn
FLO4614555 Mediterranean sand smelt or European atherine, Atherina hepsetus. Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Edward Donovan from his Natural History of British Fishes, Donovan and F.C

European or common sturgeon. Critically endangered. Handcoloured copperplate drawn
FLO4614384 European or common sturgeon. Critically endangered. Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Edward Donovan from his Natural History of British Fishes, Donovan and F.C. and J

Longspine snipefish, Macroramphosus scolopax (Snipe or trumpet fish, Centriscus scolopax)
FLO4614379 Longspine snipefish, Macroramphosus scolopax (Snipe or trumpet fish, Centriscus scolopax). Handcoloured copperplate drawn

Sargassum pipefish or pelagic pipefish. Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Edward Donovan from his Natural
FLO4614344 Sargassum pipefish or pelagic pipefish. Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Edward Donovan from his Natural History of British Fishes, Donovan and F.C. and J

River lamprey, Lampetra fluviatilis (Lampern or lesser lamprey, Petromyzon fluviatilis)
FLO4614318 River lamprey, Lampetra fluviatilis (Lampern or lesser lamprey, Petromyzon fluviatilis). Handcoloured copperplate drawn

Megrim or whiff, Lepidorhombus whiffiagonis (Pleuronectes megastoma). Handcoloured copperplate drawn
FLO4614304 Megrim or whiff, Lepidorhombus whiffiagonis (Pleuronectes megastoma). Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Edward Donovan from his Natural History of British Fishes

Atlantic bluefin tuna, Thunnus thynnus (endangered). Tunny, Scomber thynnus
FLO4614285 Atlantic bluefin tuna, Thunnus thynnus (endangered). Tunny, Scomber thynnus. Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Edward Donovan from his Natural History of British Fishes

Sand goby, Pomatoschistus minutus (Spotted goby, Gobius minutus). Handcoloured copperplate drawn
FLO4614218 Sand goby, Pomatoschistus minutus (Spotted goby, Gobius minutus). Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Edward Donovan from his Natural History of British Fishes, Donovan and F.C

Ninespine stickleback, Pungitius pungitius (Lesser or ten-spined stickleback, Gasterosteus pungitius)
FLO4614180 Ninespine stickleback, Pungitius pungitius (Lesser or ten-spined stickleback, Gasterosteus pungitius). Handcoloured copperplate drawn

Small sandeel, sand launce or sand eel, Ammodytes tobianus. Handcoloured copperplate drawn
FLO4614162 Small sandeel, sand launce or sand eel, Ammodytes tobianus. Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Edward Donovan from his Natural History of British Fishes, Donovan and F.C

Grey gurnard, Eutrigla gurnardus (Trigla gurnardus). Handcoloured copperplate drawn
FLO4614140 Grey gurnard, Eutrigla gurnardus (Trigla gurnardus). Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Edward Donovan from his Natural History of British Fishes, Donovan and F.C. and J

Atlantic horse mackerel, Trachurus trachurus (Scad, Scomber trachurus). Handcoloured copperplate drawn
FLO4614136 Atlantic horse mackerel, Trachurus trachurus (Scad, Scomber trachurus). Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Edward Donovan from his Natural History of British Fishes

Rock gunnel, Pholis gunnellus (Spotted blenny or butter fish, Blennius gunnellus)
FLO4614119 Rock gunnel, Pholis gunnellus (Spotted blenny or butter fish, Blennius gunnellus). Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Edward Donovan from his Natural History of British Fishes

Pouting, Trisopterus luscus (Bib, Gadus luscus). Handcoloured copperplate drawn
FLO4614053 Pouting, Trisopterus luscus (Bib, Gadus luscus). Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Edward Donovan from his Natural History of British Fishes, Donovan and F.C. and J

Hooknose, Agonus cataphractus (Pogge or armed bull-head, Cottus cataphractus)
FLO4614028 Hooknose, Agonus cataphractus (Pogge or armed bull-head, Cottus cataphractus). Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Edward Donovan from his Natural History of British Fishes

Conger eel, Muraena conger. Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Edward Donovan from his Natural History of
FLO4613982 Conger eel, Muraena conger. Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Edward Donovan from his Natural History of British Fishes, Donovan and F.C. and J. Rivington, London, 1802-1808

Thorny skate, Amblyraja radiata (Starry ray, Raja radiata). Vulnerable. Handcoloured copperplate drawn
FLO4613941 Thorny skate, Amblyraja radiata (Starry ray, Raja radiata). Vulnerable. Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Edward Donovan from his Natural History of British Fishes

Rabbitfish or sea monster, Chimaera monstrosa. Near threatened. Handcoloured copperplate drawn
FLO4613934 Rabbitfish or sea monster, Chimaera monstrosa. Near threatened. Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Edward Donovan from his Natural History of British Fishes, Donovan and F.C

Three-spined stickleback, Gasterosteus aculeatus. Handcoloured copperplate drawn
FLO4613920 Three-spined stickleback, Gasterosteus aculeatus. Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Edward Donovan from his Natural History of British Fishes, Donovan and F.C. and J

Wild common carp, Cyprinus carpio. Vulnerable. Handcoloured copperplate drawn
FLO4613908 Wild common carp, Cyprinus carpio. Vulnerable. Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Edward Donovan from his Natural History of British Fishes, Donovan and F.C. and J

Northern pike, Esox lucius. Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Edward Donovan from his Natural History of
FLO4613889 Northern pike, Esox lucius. Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Edward Donovan from his Natural History of British Fishes, Donovan and F.C. and J. Rivington, London, 1802-1808

Brown skate or mirror ray, Raja miraletus. Handcoloured copperplate drawn
FLO4613846 Brown skate or mirror ray, Raja miraletus. Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Edward Donovan from his Natural History of British Fishes, Donovan and F.C. and J

Ancient Egyptian fishermen (coloured engraving)
3630012 Ancient Egyptian fishermen (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ancient Egyptian fishermen)

Valley of the Dove (engraving)
3626128 Valley of the Dove (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Valley of the Dove. Illustration for Chatterbox (1869)

Drumming up carps (engraving)
3625367 Drumming up carps (engraving) by Sullivan, Edmund Joseph (1869-1933) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Drumming up carps)

The reckoning (engraving)
3625365 The reckoning (engraving) by Sullivan, Edmund Joseph (1869-1933) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The reckoning. Illustration for The Compleat Angler by Izaak Walton (J M Dent, 1896)

The miraculous draught (coloured engraving)
3626817 The miraculous draught (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The miraculous draught)

The Return of the Flisherwomen (colour photogravure)
3657072 The Return of the Flisherwomen (colour photogravure) by Mosler, Henry (1841-1920) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Return of the Flisherwomen)

Edible shellfish in British waters (colour litho)
3630235 Edible shellfish in British waters (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Edible shellfish in British waters)

The Fisherman (coloured photo)
3643131 The Fisherman (coloured photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Fisherman. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Jesus appears to the disciples at the sea of Galilee - Bible
3780541 Jesus appears to the disciples at the sea of Galilee - Bible by Hole, William Brassey (1846-1917); (add.info.: Jesus appears to the disciples at the sea of Galilee)

Study, play and work (chromolitho)
6001888 Study, play and work (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Study, play and work)

The Parables of Christ: The Parable of the Net (chromolitho)
6001795 The Parables of Christ: The Parable of the Net (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Parables of Christ: The Parable of the Net)

Pitous revenge (colour litho)
6001217 Pitous revenge (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pitous revenge. Illustration from 20 Images, Dispositions Diverses (Imagerie d Epinal)

China, fishing by cormorants (b / w photo)
6019076 China, fishing by cormorants (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: China, fishing by cormorants)

Punch cartoon: Billingsgate a la Francaise (engraving)
6034845 Punch cartoon: Billingsgate a la Francaise (engraving) by Du Maurier, George (1834-96) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Punch cartoon: Billingsgate a la Francaise)

Unconquered: angling scene (colour litho)
6001258 Unconquered: angling scene (colour litho) by Granville-Smith, Walter (1870-1938); Private Collection; (add.info.: Unconquered: angling scene)

Views from around the World (coloured engraving)
5998855 Views from around the World (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Views from around the World)

A Lofoten Village during the Fishing Season (engraving)
6025267 A Lofoten Village during the Fishing Season (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Lofoten Village during the Fishing Season)

The beam trawl (litho)
6026089 The beam trawl (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The beam trawl. Illustration for Sea Fishing by John Bickerdyke (Longmans, Green)

East Coast throw-out line (litho)
6026080 East Coast throw-out line (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: East Coast throw-out line)

An amateur shrimper (litho)
6026067 An amateur shrimper (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: An amateur shrimper)

An hour of this sport will suffice to fill a good-sized basket (litho)
6026063 An hour of this sport will suffice to fill a good-sized basket (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Page of Victorian printed scraps (coloured engraving)
6030317 Page of Victorian printed scraps (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

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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.