Line Fishing Collection (#5)

Pictures of Life and Character in Paris by an English Artist, VI (engraving)
1053059 Pictures of Life and Character in Paris by an English Artist, VI (engraving) by Ralston, William (1848-1911) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Henley Regatta (engraving)
1052964 Henley Regatta (engraving) by Nash, Joseph (d.1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: Henley Regatta. Illustration for The Graphic, 4 July 1874.); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection

Life in Albania, Gipsy Girls fishing (engraving)
1627743 Life in Albania, Gipsy Girls fishing (engraving) by Woodville, Richard Caton II (1856-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Life in Albania, Gipsy Girls fishing)

Our Fishing Industries, Mackerel Fishing at Eastbourne (engraving)
1624389 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)

Exhibition of the Shipwrights Company at Fishmongers Hall (engraving)
1624007 Exhibition of the Shipwrights Company at Fishmongers Hall (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Whitechapel in Wales (engraving)
1046458 Whitechapel in Wales (engraving) by Barnes, Robert (1840-95); Private Collection; (add.info.: Whitechapel in Wales, how Five Medical Students took a Class of Poor Whitechapel Boys to Wales)

Salmon-Fishing in Norway (engraving)
1041828 Salmon-Fishing in Norway (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Salmon-Fishing in Norway)

Salmon-Fishing on the Restigouche, New Brunswick (engraving)
1043888 Salmon-Fishing on the Restigouche, New Brunswick (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Salmon-Fishing on the Restigouche, New Brunswick)

After a Days Sport, examining the Catches in a Competition at a London Angling Club (litho)
1043473 After a Days Sport, examining the Catches in a Competition at a London Angling Club (litho) by Hatherell, William (1855-1928) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: After a Days Sport)

The House of Commons at Portsmouth (engraving)
1049965 The House of Commons at Portsmouth (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The House of Commons at Portsmouth)

A Night with the Congers (engraving)
1044277 A Night with the Congers (engraving) by Nash, Joseph (d.1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Night with the Congers)

The Opening of the International Fisheries Exhibition at South Kensington
1044252 The Opening of the International Fisheries Exhibition at South Kensington, the Archbishop of Canterbury offering Prayer (engraving) by English School

The first fisherman. Fishing line (chromolitho)
973967 The first fisherman. Fishing line (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The first fisherman. Fishing line)

Pecheurs a l epoque de la pierre polie (engraving)
957763 Pecheurs a l epoque de la pierre polie (engraving) by Bayard, Emile Antoine (1837-91) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pecheurs a l epoque de la pierre polie)

The Custom-House Dock, Naples (engraving)
969658 The Custom-House Dock, Naples (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Custom-House Dock, Naples)

Scene in Chioggia (engraving)
969403 Scene in Chioggia (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scene in Chioggia)

Natives of the Isle of Urk, in the Zuider Zee (engraving)
966871 Natives of the Isle of Urk, in the Zuider Zee (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Natives of the Isle of Urk, in the Zuider Zee)

Fishing net and harpoon (chromolitho)
977674 Fishing net and harpoon (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fishing net and harpoon)

Advertisement for fishing tackle (engraving)
971899 Advertisement for fishing tackle (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertisement for fishing tackle)

Lady sailors (chromolitho)
964230 Lady sailors (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lady sailors (Les Dames Marinieres), 15th-century France

Long-Line Fishing for Cod in the North Sea (engraving)
1062174 Long-Line Fishing for Cod in the North Sea (engraving) by Nash, Joseph (d.1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: Long-Line Fishing for Cod in the North Sea)

A Royal Salmon-Fisher, HRH the Duchess of Fife Salmon-Fishing on the Dee at Mar Lodge (litho)
1063140 A Royal Salmon-Fisher, HRH the Duchess of Fife Salmon-Fishing on the Dee at Mar Lodge (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Royal Salmon-Fisher)

The War, Town of Sedan, with Overflow of the Meuse (engraving)
1104627 The War, Town of Sedan, with Overflow of the Meuse (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War, Town of Sedan, with Overflow of the Meuse)

Something on each way, a fish tragedy (litho)
1090740 Something on each way, a fish tragedy (litho) by Robinson, William Heath (1872-1944); Private Collection; (add.info.: Something on each way, a fish tragedy)

Luncheon hour on the Thames Embankment (litho)
1090718 Luncheon hour on the Thames Embankment (litho) by Robinson, William Heath (1872-1944); Private Collection; (add.info.: Luncheon hour on the Thames Embankment)

Englishmen in Colorado (engraving)
729002 Englishmen in Colorado (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Englishmen in Colorado - fishing for breakfast)

Sketches in Braemar (engraving)
728426 Sketches in Braemar (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches in Braemar: salmon spearing on the Dee)

Beach
LLM460527 Beach by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Beach. Illustration for Warnes Picture Puzzle Toy Book (c 1880). Note cut-outs stuck onto pictures

Drawing the net (engraving)
816236 Drawing the net (engraving) by Thompson, Jacob (1806-79); Private Collection; (add.info.: Drawing the Net at Haweswater)

The Coleraine salmon leap (engraving)
725755 The Coleraine salmon leap (engraving) by Baynes, Thomas Mann (1794-1854) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Coleraine salmon leap, County Londonderry)

Hampton Court on the River Thames (chromolitho)
734069 Hampton Court on the River Thames (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hampton Court on the River Thames, 14 miles from London Bridge)

Ancient Pagoda on the Perfume River in Vietnam (chromolitho)
735458 Ancient Pagoda on the Perfume River in Vietnam (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ancient Pagoda on the Perfume River in Vietnam)

Life in the Village (chromolitho)
734523 Life in the Village (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Life in the Village)

Fishing with Cormorants (engraving)
664756 Fishing with Cormorants (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fishing with Cormorants)

Enterance to Marine Drive, Scarborough (colour litho)
667891 Enterance to Marine Drive, Scarborough (colour litho) by Quinton, Alfred Robert (1853-1934); Private Collection; (add.info.: Entrance to Marine Drive, Scarborough.); © Look and Learn

Dramatic rescue in the Venice lagoon of a milkewalker boat that a floe... (colour litho)
2815614 Dramatic rescue in the Venice lagoon of a milkewalker boat that a floe... (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

Sad Christmas, sailing ship sunk in Genoa by a large German steamer and dramatic crew rescue (colour litho)
2815610 Sad Christmas, sailing ship sunk in Genoa by a large German steamer and dramatic crew rescue (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sad Christmas)

La Peche Aux Crevettes (colour photo)
2817560 La Peche Aux Crevettes (colour photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: La Peche Aux Crevettes)

The dramas of the sea, shipwreck, with five victims, of the fishing boat I remember at the port of Pesaro (colour litho)
2815217 The dramas of the sea, shipwreck, with five victims, of the fishing boat I remember at the port of Pesaro (colour litho) by Beltrame

An exciting and dramatic fishing on the coast of Brittany (colour litho)
2814959 An exciting and dramatic fishing on the coast of Brittany (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

Pecheries sur le Volga (engraving)
2814442 Pecheries sur le Volga (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pecheries sur le Volga. Illustration for Le Tour Du Monde (Hachette, 1867 1H)

Porcupine fish and seahorse (chromolitho)
2782538 Porcupine fish and seahorse (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Porcupine fish and seahorse)

Pecheurs de la cote de Dieppe (colour litho)
2780259 Pecheurs de la cote de Dieppe (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pecheurs de la cote de Dieppe)

Salmon-Fishing on the Rhine, signalling the Arrival of the Fish (engraving)
2773438 Salmon-Fishing on the Rhine, signalling the Arrival of the Fish (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Salmon-Fishing on the Rhine)

The Fishermans Christmas Eve (engraving)
2773254 The Fishermans Christmas Eve (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Fishermans Christmas Eve)

The Shrimpers Cottage (engraving)
2781137 The Shrimpers Cottage (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Shrimpers Cottage. Illustration for Chatterbox (1892).); © Look and Learn

Sea fish (chromolitho)
2782540 Sea fish (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sea fish. Liebig card, published in late 19th or early 20th century)

Peche Aux Crevettes (colour litho)
2798866 Peche Aux Crevettes (colour litho) by Robida, Albert (1848-1926) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Peche Aux Crevettes)

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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.