Old Salt Collection

When the Boats are Away, 1903 (oil on canvas)
CH251477 When the Boats are Away, 1903 (oil on canvas) by Langley, Walter (1852-1922); 137.2x106.6 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

Illustration from "A Long-Vacation Vigil" by Cuthbert Bede, B.A. 1854. Creator: Unknown
Illustration from "A Long-Vacation Vigil" by Cuthbert Bede, B.A. 1854. Young man in a tweed suit talking to an old salt on the beach at Westcliffe

"Me and My Mate"(engraving)
7188329 " Me and My Mate" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Me and My Mate." Illustration for Home Words (1893)

Old Fisherman (oil on canvas)
WPU394301 Old Fisherman (oil on canvas) by Kolstoe, Fredrik (1860-1945); 88x65 cm; Private Collection; Photo © O. Vaering

Sketches at the Closing of the Fisheries Exhibition (engraving)
1107296 Sketches at the Closing of the Fisheries Exhibition (engraving) by Lorimer, John Henry (1856-1936); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches at the Closing of the Fisheries Exhibition)

A Quiet Pipe (oil on canvas)
BOW111885 A Quiet Pipe (oil on canvas) by Harris, Edwin (1855-1906); 20.3x15.2 cm; Private Collection; Courtesy of Simon Gillespie Studio, London; English, out of copyright

Fisherman Mending a Net, 1834 (pencil and w / c on paper)
XKH175479 Fisherman Mending a Net, 1834 (pencil and w/c on paper) by Gensler, Jacob (1808-45); Hamburger Kunsthalle, Hamburg, Germany; German, out of copyright

A Chip of the Old Block (litho)
3643084 A Chip of the Old Block (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Chip of the Old Block. Postcard, early 20th century)

Reproduction of a poster advertising The Red Star Line, from Anvers to New York
STC137390 Reproduction of a poster advertising The Red Star Line, from Anvers to New York, 1899 (colour litho) by Cassiers

Advertisement for Lifebuoy soap (colour litho)
6029828 Advertisement for Lifebuoy soap (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertisement for Lifebuoy soap.); Look and Learn / Elgar Collection

Fisherman carrying his nets, and holding his catch of fish (coloured engraving)
5998362 Fisherman carrying his nets, and holding his catch of fish (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fisherman carrying his nets)

Mending the Nets, Hastings, 1909 (w / c on paper)
BOU202943 Mending the Nets, Hastings, 1909 (w/c on paper) by Gardner, William Biscombe (1847-1919); 36x25.5 cm; Private Collection; Bourne Gallery, Reigate, Surrey; English, out of copyright

Sailors Seated on a Bank. Creator: Stefano della Bella
Sailors Seated on a Bank

Fisherman Carrying a Sail, 1907. Creator: Joseph Edward Southall
Fisherman Carrying a Sail, 1907

Twas A Famous Victory, 1883. Creator: Edward R Taylor
Twas A Famous Victory, 1883

The North-West Passage, 1874, (1901). Creator: Unknown
The North-West Passage, 1874, (1901). An old seaman looks thoughtful as he considers the danger of an expedition to find the sea route round North America via the Canadian Arctic

An old Scottish salt, 1912. Artist: GW Wilson
An old Scottish salt, 1912. From The Living Races of Mankind, Vol. II. [Hutchinson & Co, London, 1912]

Dutch pilot, 1898. Artist: James Batkin
Dutch pilot, 1898. A pilot has specialist knowledge of his local harbour or coast, and navigates visiting ships in and out of port

Old salts visit the Cutty Sark in Greenhithe, Kent. 1938

Old salts visit the Cutty Sark in Greenhithe, Kent. Captain R J Woodget and Captain As Woodget wave from up the rigging. 1938

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"Old Salt: A Glimpse into the Life of a Weathered Seafarer" Step back in time and immerse yourself in the captivating world of "Old Salt, " where the sea breeze carries tales of adventure, resilience, and camaraderie. Through various artistic mediums such as oil on canvas, engravings, lithographs, and watercolors, this collection offers a vivid portrayal of the maritime life. "When the Boats are Away, 1903 (oil on canvas)" transports us to a bustling harbor scene with ships setting sail towards distant horizons. The artist skillfully captures the anticipation and longing that fill every sailor's heart as they bid farewell to their loved ones. In contrast, "Me and My Mate" (engraving) showcases an intimate moment between two seamen sharing stories over a warm cuppa. Their weathered faces bear witness to countless voyages while their eyes sparkle with shared memories only fellow sailors can understand. The poignant "Old Fisherman (oil on canvas)" reveals the toll that years at sea have taken on our protagonist's body but not his spirit. With each brushstroke depicting his gnarled hands gripping tightly onto fishing nets, we glimpse his unwavering determination despite nature's relentless challenges. Through "Sketches at the Closing of the Fisheries Exhibition (engraving), " we catch glimpses of vibrant marketplaces teeming with fishermen proudly displaying their bountiful catches. These scenes pay homage to generations who have dedicated themselves to sustaining coastal communities through their tireless efforts. "A Quiet Pipe (oil on canvas)" invites us into a serene moment where an old salt finds solace amidst turbulent waves by indulging in a contemplative smoke. His pipe becomes both companion and confidant as he reflects upon past triumphs and tribulations etched deep within his soul.