Line Fishing Collection (#6)

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

The Christmas of the sailors, far and alone across the oceans (colour litho)
2798850 The Christmas of the sailors, far and alone across the oceans (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Christmas of sailors)

The Living Bait (Colour Litho)
2778512 The Living Bait (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The living bait. The islanders of Kishm, in the Persian Gulf)

A new kind of peach (colour litho)
2783683 A new kind of peach (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: A new kind of fishing)

Le Cormoran (engraving)
2788979 Le Cormoran (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le Cormoran. Illustration for Journal Des Voyages, 18 December 1892)

Fishing for sturgeon (chromolitho)
2788762 Fishing for sturgeon (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fishing for sturgeon. Liebig card, published in late 19th or early 20th century)

Modes divers de peche dans le Pe-tche-li (engraving)
2789967 Modes divers de peche dans le Pe-tche-li (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Modes divers de peche dans le Pe-tche-li)

Procession of fishermen at Paimpol, Brittany (colour litho)
2818844 Procession of fishermen at Paimpol, Brittany (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Procession of fishermen at Paimpol, Brittany)

Meet me at Cape Cod (colour photo)
2795416 Meet me at Cape Cod (colour photo) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Meet me at Cape Cod. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Sorting the catch, Great Yarmouth (colour photo)
3104545 Sorting the catch, Great Yarmouth (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sorting the catch, Great Yarmouth)

Woman selling herring (colour litho)
3104153 Woman selling herring (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Woman selling herring)

Pecheuses de Crevettes (Shrimp Fisherwomen) (colour litho)
3098623 Pecheuses de Crevettes (Shrimp Fisherwomen) (colour litho) by Billet, Pierre Celestin (1837-1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pecheuses de Crevettes (Shrimp Fisherwomen)

A fishing trip, Rogue River, Oregon (colour photo)
3096577 A fishing trip, Rogue River, Oregon (colour photo) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A fishing trip, Rogue River, Oregon)

Ponte Vecchio, Florence (colour photo)
3093718 Ponte Vecchio, Florence (colour photo) by Italian Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ponte Vecchio, Florence. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Fishing at Lowestoft (colour photo)
3096285 Fishing at Lowestoft (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fishing at Lowestoft. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Le Charlutier (colour litho)
3094294 Le Charlutier (colour litho) by Job, pseudonym for Onfray de Breville, Jacques (1858-1931); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le Charlutier)

Harbour, Sainte Maxime, Cote D Azur (b / w photo)
3093680 Harbour, Sainte Maxime, Cote D Azur (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Harbour, Sainte Maxime, Cote D Azur. Postcard, early 20th century)

Arrest of poachers by the police boat La Mouette on the River Seine in Paris (colour litho)
3097347 Arrest of poachers by the police boat La Mouette on the River Seine in Paris (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Lapland (colour litho)
3096835 Lapland (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lapland. Illustration for Bilder zum Anschauungsunterricht fur die Jugend by Eduard Walther (Eklingen)

Sand dunes (colour litho)
3096817 Sand dunes (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sand dunes. Illustration for Bilder zum Anschauungsunterricht fur die Jugend by Eduard Walther)

Grass (colour litho)
3096769 Grass (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Grass. Illustration for Bilder zum Anschauungsunterricht fur die Jugend by Eduard Walther (Eklingen)

Cover of Le Figaro Illustre, 1891 (colour litho)
3098461 Cover of Le Figaro Illustre, 1891 (colour litho) by Clairin, Georges (1843-1919); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cover of Le Figaro Illustre, 1891.); © Look and Learn

The Old Welsh Harp, Hendon (engraving)
1615979 The Old Welsh Harp, Hendon (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Old Welsh Harp, Hendon)

Sketches in North Borneo (engraving)
1590782 Sketches in North Borneo (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches in North Borneo)

The Gentle Angler (litho)
1598970 The Gentle Angler (litho) by Davis, Valentine (1854-1930); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Gentle Angler. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 10 June 1899)

The Fish Supply, Sketches of a Fish-Market (engraving)
1596995 The Fish Supply, Sketches of a Fish-Market (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Fish Supply, Sketches of a Fish-Market)

Christ calling the disciples
LLM338913 Christ calling the disciples by Morris, Philip Richard (1838-1902); Private Collection; (add.info.: Christ calling the disciples)

Mr. Stanleys cat catching a trout at Weaford mill pond, near Lichfield
6337375 Mr. Stanleys cat catching a trout at Weaford mill pond, near Lichfield. by English School, (19th century); (add.info.: Mr. Stanleys cat catching a trout at Weaford mill pond, near Lichfield)

Coalfish or saithe, Pollachius virens (Gadus carbonarius). Handcoloured copperplate drawn
FLO4614027 Coalfish or saithe, Pollachius virens (Gadus carbonarius). Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Edward Donovan from his Natural History of British Fishes, Donovan and F.C. and J

Atlantic cod or cod fish. Gadus morhua. Vulnerable. Handcoloured copperplate drawn
FLO4613950 Atlantic cod or cod fish. Gadus morhua. Vulnerable. Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Edward Donovan from his Natural History of British Fishes, Donovan and F.C. and J

Common stingray, Dasyatis pastinaca (Sting ray, Raja pastinacea). Handcoloured copperplate drawn
FLO4614652 Common stingray, Dasyatis pastinaca (Sting ray, Raja pastinacea). Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Edward Donovan from his Natural History of British Fishes, Donovan and F.C

Turbot, Scophthalmus maximus (Cyclops flounder, Pleuronectes cyclops). Handcoloured copperplate drawn
FLO4614591 Turbot, Scophthalmus maximus (Cyclops flounder, Pleuronectes cyclops). Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Edward Donovan from his Natural History of British Fishes

Gilt-head seabream or lunulated gilt-head, Sparus aurata. Handcoloured copperplate drawn
FLO4614564 Gilt-head seabream or lunulated gilt-head, Sparus aurata. Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Edward Donovan from his Natural History of British Fishes, Donovan and F.C. and J

Grayling, Thymallus thymallus (Salmo thymallus). Handcoloured copperplate drawn
FLO4614562 Grayling, Thymallus thymallus (Salmo thymallus). Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Edward Donovan from his Natural History of British Fishes, Donovan and F.C. and J

East Atlantic peacock wrasse, Symphodus tinca (Ancient wrasse or old wife, Labrus tinca)
FLO4614526 East Atlantic peacock wrasse, Symphodus tinca (Ancient wrasse or old wife, Labrus tinca). Handcoloured copperplate drawn

John Dory or Doree, Zeus faber. Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Edward Donovan from his Natural History
FLO4614489 John Dory or Doree, Zeus faber. Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Edward Donovan from his Natural History of British Fishes, Donovan and F.C. and J

Pollack, Pollachius pollachius (Whiting pollack, Gadus pollachius). Handcoloured copperplate drawn
FLO4614415 Pollack, Pollachius pollachius (Whiting pollack, Gadus pollachius). Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Edward Donovan from his Natural History of British Fishes

Small spotted catshark, Scyliorhinus canicula (Lesser spotted shark, Squalus catulus)
FLO4614326 Small spotted catshark, Scyliorhinus canicula (Lesser spotted shark, Squalus catulus). Handcoloured copperplate drawn

Common torpedo or eyed electric ray, Raja torpedo. Handcoloured copperplate drawn
FLO4614315 Common torpedo or eyed electric ray, Raja torpedo. Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Edward Donovan from his Natural History of British Fishes, Donovan and F.C. and J

Cuckoo wrasse, Labrus mixtus (Trimaculated wrasse, Labrus trimaculatus). Handcoloured copperplate drawn
FLO4614282 Cuckoo wrasse, Labrus mixtus (Trimaculated wrasse, Labrus trimaculatus). Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Edward Donovan from his Natural History of British Fishes

Turbot, Scophthalmus maximus (Pleuronectes maximus). Handcoloured copperplate drawn
FLO4614264 Turbot, Scophthalmus maximus (Pleuronectes maximus). Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Edward Donovan from his Natural History of British Fishes, Donovan and F.C. and J

European seabasss, Dicentrarchus labrax (Basse, Perca labrax). Handcoloured copperplate drawn
FLO4614240 European seabasss, Dicentrarchus labrax (Basse, Perca labrax). Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Edward Donovan from his Natural History of British Fishes, Donovan and F.C

Whiting, Merlangius merlangus (Gadus merlangus). Handcoloured copperplate drawn
FLO4614233 Whiting, Merlangius merlangus (Gadus merlangus). Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Edward Donovan from his Natural History of British Fishes, Donovan and F.C. and J

Tropical two-wing flyingfish or common flying fish. Handcoloured copperplate drawn
FLO4614148 Tropical two-wing flyingfish or common flying fish. Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Edward Donovan from his Natural History of British Fishes, Donovan and F.C. and J

Barbel, bearded bearded (Cyprinus bearded). Handcoloured copperplate drawn
FLO4614126 Barbel, bearded bearded (Cyprinus bearded). Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Edward Donovan from his Natural History of British Fishes, Donovan and F.C. and J

Cuckoo wrasse, Labrus mixtus (Striped wrasse, Labrus variegatus). Handcoloured copperplate drawn
FLO4614066 Cuckoo wrasse, Labrus mixtus (Striped wrasse, Labrus variegatus). Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Edward Donovan from his Natural History of British Fishes, Donovan and F.C

Thornback skate, Raja clavata. Near threatened. Rough ray, Raja rubus. Handcoloured copperplate drawn
FLO4614064 Thornback skate, Raja clavata. Near threatened. Rough ray, Raja rubus. Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Edward Donovan from his Natural History of British Fishes

Angelshark, Squatina squatina. Critically endangered. (Angel shark, Squallus squatinus)
FLO4614057 Angelshark, Squatina squatina. Critically endangered. (Angel shark, Squallus squatinus). Handcoloured copperplate drawn

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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.