Oarsman Collection

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Harvard University, Massachusetts, USA - Greetings Postcard Date: 1895

Sir Harcourt Gilbey Gold, Vanity Fair, Spy
SIR HARCOURT GILBEY GOLD (1876-1952) Oarsman and President of the Oxford University Boat Club (OUBC), in flannels and blazer. Caption: Tarka Date: 1876 - 1952

The Boating Party, 1893 / 1894. Creator: Mary Cassatt
The Boating Party, 1893/1894

Marlow Bridge over the River Thames, Buckinghamshire
Marlow Bridge over the River Thames and All Saints Church at Marlow, Buckinghamshire. Date: circa 1980s

Twice a year bump races take place on the Thames at Oxford, c1948. Creator: Unknown
Twice a year " bump" races take place on the Thames at Oxford, c1948. From " Newnes Pictorial Knowledge Volume 3". [George Newnes Limited, London]

Metal figures of sailors, tennis players, oarsmen for bowls, drinking horns and goblets
FLO4732011 Metal figures of sailors, tennis players, oarsmen for bowls, drinking horns and goblets. Lithograph from a catalog of metal products manufactured by Wuerttemberg Metalware Factory

Guardian of the island
Sebastien DEL GROSSO

foggy Venice
Ute Scherhag

The Tribute Money, Peter Finding the Silver Coin in the Mouth of the Fish, 1616-1634. Creator: Jacob Jordaens
The Tribute Money. Peter Finding the Silver Coin in the Mouth of the Fish. Also called "The Ferry Boat to Antwerp", 1616-1634

Surf-boat at Madras going out to a ship, 1876. Creator: J Greenaway
Surf-boat at Madras going out to a ship, 1876. Engraving from a sketch by Captain H. G. Robley, of the 91st Highlanders, of...a "Masoolah, " or surf-boat

Royal Peacock Barge, Late 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Royal Peacock Barge, Late 19th century

Moorish oarsmen at Constantinople, 1840-1900. Creator: Felix Francois Georges Philibert Ziem
Moorish oarsmen at Constantinople, 1840-1900

The Naval Review: the Queen and Royal Family embarking at Portsmouth - sketched by R. Landells, 1856 Creator: Unknown
The Naval Review: the Queen and Royal Family embarking at Portsmouth - sketched by R. Landells, 1856. Queen Victoria attends a Royal Navy display in Hampshire

Captain Glasse, and his Chief Engineer, H.M.S. "Vulture", superintending the repairs of the Mortars Creator
Captain Glasse, and his Chief Engineer, H.M.S. "Vulture", superintending the repairs of the Mortars during the Bombardment of Sveaborg - sketched by J. W. Carmichael, 1856

Greek fishing boat, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Greek fishing boat, 1854. From "Cassells Illustrated Family Paper; London Weekly 31/12/1853 - 30/12/1854"

Laird's Patent Sectional Boat, built for Her Majesty's Consul at Fernando Po, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Laird's Patent Sectional Boat, built for Her Majesty's Consul at Fernando Po, 1850. This Boat...is the invention of Mr. Macgregor Laird

Dunilovo sunrise
Alexey Kharitonov

Simbol of Venice
Milan Malovrh

The Royal Visit to Fingals Cave, Staffa, Scotland, 1847, (1900). Artist: William Barnes Wollen
The Royal Visit to Fingals Cave, Staffa, Scotland, 1847, (1900). Queen Victoria and Prince Albert visited the sea-cave on the uninhabited island of Staffa, in the Inner Hebrides of Scotland

U.S. Naval Academy, Annapolis: cutter drill, under oars, (1902?). Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
U.S. Naval Academy, Annapolis: cutter drill, under oars, (1902?)

Venice, La Serenissima
Fernando Silveira

Venice reflections
Saša Krušnik

Gondola in the mist
Isabelle DUPONT

Prince Olaf. Oxford rower Date: 1925

Harold's ships are blown to the territory of Count Guy of Ponthieu, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen)
XIR183103 Harold's ships are blown to the territory of Count Guy of Ponthieu, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen) by English School, (11th century); Musee de la Tapisserie, Bayeux

The golden age of Venezia
Krisztina Lacz

Harold's ships are blown to the territory of Count Guy of Ponthieu, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen)
XIR183104 Harold's ships are blown to the territory of Count Guy of Ponthieu, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen) by English School, (11th century); Musee de la Tapisserie, Bayeux

The Ships are Blown by the Winds towards the territory of Count Guy of Ponthieu
XIR183105 The Ships are Blown by the Winds towards the territory of Count Guy of Ponthieu, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen) by English School, (11th century); Musee de la Tapisserie

Harold and his men feast at his house in Bosham then sail for Normandy, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen)
XIR183101 Harold and his men feast at his house in Bosham then sail for Normandy, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen) by English School, (11th century); Musee de la Tapisserie, Bayeux

Harold crosses the Channel to the territory of Count Guy of Ponthieu, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen)
XIR181085 Harold crosses the Channel to the territory of Count Guy of Ponthieu, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen) by English School, (11th century); Musee de la Tapisserie, Bayeux

In twilight time, dream with me awhile
Charlaine Gerber

Edward Hanlan, (an oarsman), between 1865 and 1880. Creator: Unknown
Edward Hanlan (oarsman), 1865-1880. Hanlan, Edward (oarsman), between 1865 and 1880. [Canadian sculler, hotelier, alderman

Edward Hanlan (oarsman), 1865-1880. Creator: Unknown
Edward Hanlan (oarsman), 1865-1880. Hanlan, Edward (oarsman), between 1865 and 1880. [Canadian sculler, hotelier, alderman

Courtney Franklin (an oarsman), 1865-1880. Creator: Unknown
Courtney Franklin (an oarsman), between 1865 and 1880

Charles E. Courtney, (an oarsman), between 1865 and 1880. Creator: Unknown
Courtney, Chas. E. (an oarsman), between 1865 and 1880. [Sportsman, rower and rowing coach]

the oarsman
mihai ian nedelcu

Jason and the Argonauts, c. 1925 (colour litho)
STC308566 Jason and the Argonauts, c.1925 (colour litho) by Michael, Arthur C. (d.1945) (after); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection

Hera has sent us a pilot; let us follow the cunning bird, illustration for How the Argonauts sailed to Colchis
IL193713 Hera has sent us a pilot; let us follow the cunning bird, illustration for How the Argonauts sailed to Colchis, from The Heroes of Greek Fairy Tales

Tsukuda Island (Tsukudajima), from the series "Famous Places in the Eastern Capital
Tsukuda Island (Tsukudajima), from the series " Famous Places in the Eastern Capital (Toto meisho)", c. 1832/33

Caesar Embarks by Boat to Join His Army from The Story of Caesar and Cleopatra, Flanders
Caesar Embarks by Boat to Join His Army, from The Story of Caesar and Cleopatra, Flanders, c. 1680. Woven at the workshop of Gerard Peemans, after a design by Justus van Egmont

The highly ornamented second gondola of Ambassador Giovanni Battista Colloreado entering Venice, 1720-30

The highly ornamented first gondola of Ambassador Giovanni Battista Colloreado entering Venice, 1720-30

Oxford Quips: The Boating Blue (litho)
6007233 Oxford Quips: The Boating Blue (litho) by Lynch, Bohun (1884-1928); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Boating Blue)

The Grand Canal, Venice, above the Rialto bridge, before 1743 (oil on canvas)
5938099 The Grand Canal, Venice, above the Rialto bridge, before 1743 (oil on canvas) by Marieschi, Michele (1696-1743); 62x96.4 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge

British Tars towing the Danish Fleet into Harbour: the Borad bottom Leviathan trying to
3025367 British Tars towing the Danish Fleet into Harbour: the Borad bottom Leviathan trying to swamp Billys old Boat, & the little Corsican tottering on the Clouds of Ambition, pub

Gentleman assists a lady to board a small rowing boat
Chivalry - A Gentleman assists a lady in boarding a small rowing boat - 1900s America. Date: circa 1900s

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"Embracing the Art of Rowing: From Harvard to Venice" Step into the world of oarsmen, where strength and precision merge with grace and camaraderie. Crew teams from prestigious institutions like Harvard University in Massachusetts, USA, epitomize the spirit of rowing as they glide through tranquil waters. In a vintage postcard capturing their essence, we witness their synchronized strokes propelling them towards victory. Delve deeper into history, and you'll encounter legends such as Sir Harcourt Gilbey Gold, immortalized in Vanity Fair by Spy. His prowess on the water symbolizes the dedication and passion that fuels every oarsman's journey. From Marlow Bridge over the River Thames in Buckinghamshire to bump races at Oxford twice a year during 1948 – these iconic locations serve as battlegrounds for rowers seeking glory. Unknown creators captured this intense rivalry on film, showcasing both triumphs and defeats etched forever in time. But it is not just about competition; rowing transcends boundaries. Venture across continents to Venice - La Serenissima - where gondolas gracefully navigate misty canals amidst enchanting reflections. Here lies another facet of rowing's allure – an art form intertwined with tradition and romance. Prince Olaf stands tall among Oxford's esteemed rowers while Harold's ships are blown off course onto Count Guy of Ponthieu's territory according to Bayeux Tapestry's wool embroidery on linen masterpiece. These tales remind us that even centuries ago, rowing held significance beyond mere sport. Travel further back in time to Fingal's Cave in Staffa, Scotland during Queen Victoria’s royal visit in 1847; artist William Barnes Wollen captures this majestic moment when nature meets human endeavor harmoniously. Finally, let us revel in Venezia’s golden age when its grandeur surpassed all others.