Pleasure Boat Collection

Paddle steamer on Lake Lucerne, Brunnen, Canton Schwyz, Switzerland

Chinese pleasure junk, Qing Dynasty. Pleasure boat with latticed windows and large cabins, usually rowed or pulled
FLO4590564 Chinese pleasure junk, Qing Dynasty. Pleasure boat with latticed windows and large cabins, usually rowed or pulled

The collision of 'Princess Alice' and the 'Bywell Castle' in the Thames, 1850
3478536 The collision of 'Princess Alice' and the 'Bywell Castle' in the Thames, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting the collision of 'Princess Alice')

Ohanapecosh, old-growth forest, Mount Rainier National Park

Summer scene with pleasure boats in the countryside, 1748. Creator: Cornelis Pronk
Summer scene with pleasure boats in the countryside, 1748

Esquisse pour la mairie de Nogent-sur-Marne : Plaisirs (salle des fêtes), 1889. Creator: Edmond Debon
Esquisse pour la mairie de Nogent-sur-Marne : Plaisirs (salle des fetes), 1889. Pleasures, river landscape. Banks of the Marne; On the Water, Embarking (dedicated to Watteau); Fishing

Pleasure Boat at Ryogoku Bridge (Ryogoku suzumibune), section of a sheet from the series "... 1852
Pleasure Boat at Ryogoku Bridge (Ryogoku suzumibune), section of a sheet from the series "Cutouts of Famous Places in Edo (Harimaze Koto meisho)", 1852

Pleasure Boat at Ryogoku Bridge (Ryogoku suzumibune), section of a sheet from the series "... 1852
Pleasure Boat at Ryogoku Bridge (Ryogoku suzumibune), section of a sheet from the series "Cutouts of Famous Places in Edo (Harimaze Koto meisho)", 1852

Embarking on Pleasure Boats in Summer, from the illustrated book "Picture Book: Flowers of... 1801
Embarking on Pleasure Boats in Summer, from the illustrated book "Picture Book: Flowers of the Four Seasons (Ehon shiki no hana), " vol. 1, Japan, New Year, 1801

Pleasure Boats on the Sumida River, c. 1792. Creator: Hosoda Eishi
Pleasure Boats on the Sumida River, c. 1792. A woman plays the shamisen. Detail from a larger artwork

Pleasure Boats on the Sumida River, c. 1792. Creator: Hosoda Eishi
Pleasure Boats on the Sumida River, c. 1792. Passengers enjoy a puppet show. Detail from a larger artwork

Pleasure Boats on the Sumida River, c. 1792. Creator: Hosoda Eishi
Pleasure Boats on the Sumida River, c. 1792. Passengers enjoy a puppet show. Detail from a larger artwork

Pleasure Boats on the Sumida River, c. 1792. Creator: Hosoda Eishi
Pleasure Boats on the Sumida River, c. 1792. A man prepares a large fish. Detail from a larger artwork

Pleasure Boats, Marina, Novigrad Port, Tower of St. Pelagius Church in the background, Old Town, Novigrad, Croatia, Europe

Lighthouse in the harbour with the three-master Bounty, Sydney
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Promenade on the Ganges, India
3787680 Promenade on the Ganges, India; (add.info.: Promenade on the Ganges, India. Early 20th century illustration from Liebig collectible card (French series title)

View of part of the lake in front of the Egyptian Belvedere at Steinfort, from Jardins Anglo-Chinois de la Mode by
STC171955 View of part of the lake in front of the Egyptian Belvedere at Steinfort, from Jardins Anglo-Chinois de la Mode by George Louis Le Rouge

Eidfjord, Norway. Stockholm, Sweden. Touristic Ship Or Ferry Boat Boat Liner Moored Near Harbour In Summer Day. Famous Norwegian Landmark And Popular Eidfjord, Norway. Stockholm, Sweden

Excursion boats at Titisee lake, Black Forest, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany

Cala de sa Calobra, Tramuntana, Majorca, Balearics, Spain

Port of Kas, Lykia, Turquoise Coast, Turkey

Kale Caste, Port, Simena, Lykia, Turquoise Coast, Turkey

Calis Beach Island, Adlar, 12 Islands Tour, Fethiye, Aegean, Turquoise Coast, Turkey

Boat Excursion, Mount Otemanu, Saint Regis Bora Bora Resort, Bora Bora, French Polynesia PR

Excursion boat near Canniggione, Sardinia, Italy

Women on a Pleasure Boat, c. 1790. Creator: Hosoda Eishi
Women on a Pleasure Boat, c. 1790

Women Boarding a Pleasure Boat, 1780s. Creator: Katsukawa Shuncho
Women Boarding a Pleasure Boat, 1780s

Pleasure-Boating on the Sumida River, Japan, 1788/90. Creator: Kitagawa Utamaro
Pleasure-Boating on the Sumida River, Japan, 1788/90

Pleasure Boats below Azuma Bridge, c. 1784. Creator: Torii Kiyonaga
Pleasure Boats below Azuma Bridge, c. 1784

An Actors Boating Party on the Sumida River, c. 1789. Creator: Torii Kiyonaga
An Actors Boating Party on the Sumida River, c. 1789

Women Coming Ashore from a Pleasure Boat on the Sumida River, c. 1785

Pleasure Boats at a Landing, c. 1780 / 1801. Creator: Katsukawa Shuncho
Pleasure Boats at a Landing, c. 1780/1801

Pleasure Boats, Chelsea, 1888-89. Creator: Theodore Roussel
Pleasure Boats, Chelsea, 1888-89

Place de l Hotel de Ville, Paris, 14th July 1905 (gouache on paper)
XIR247252 Place de l Hotel de Ville, Paris, 14th July 1905 (gouache on paper) by Houbron, Frederic Anatole (1851-1908); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris, France; French

Thames Paddler
1926: A young woman enjoying a dip in the Thames. Her nearby car was used as a changing-room. (Photo by Fox Photos/Getty Images)

Suihiro Bridge in Moonlight, pub. c 1838 (colour woodblock print)
3664656 Suihiro Bridge in Moonlight, pub.c 1838 (colour woodblock print) by Kunisada, Utagawa (Toyokuni III) (1786-1865); The Stapleton Collection; Japanese, out of copyright

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)

Sketches at Hastings (engraving)
2785819 Sketches at Hastings (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches at Hastings)

The Marigold Family on a Party of Pleasure, or effect of a Storm in the little Bay of
3085940 The Marigold Family on a Party of Pleasure, or effect of a Storm in the little Bay of Biscay, from The English Spy, pub

Trip on the Hudson River Steamer, 1868 (engraving)
PNP247870 Trip on the Hudson River Steamer, 1868 (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark American Pictures; American, out of copyright

Sketches of China (engraving)
2771307 Sketches of China (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches of China)

Pleasure-Boat of the Rajah of Johore (engraving)
1102229 Pleasure-Boat of the Rajah of Johore (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pleasure-Boat of the Rajah of Johore)

The Clermont, 1909 (gouache & graphite on paper)
NYH188162 The Clermont, 1909 (gouache & graphite on paper) by Ogden, Henry Alexander (1856-1936); 97.2x74.9 cm; Collection of the New-York Historical Society

Yarmouth Illustrated, the Beach (engraving)
1044415 Yarmouth Illustrated, the Beach (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Yarmouth Illustrated, the Beach)

The Louvre; The Pont Neuf; The College of the 4 Nations; Voltaires Quay
3250819 The Louvre; The Pont Neuf; The College of the 4 Nations; Voltaires Quay, illustration from Versailles, Paris and Saint Denis, pub

A boat trip on the Seine from Paris to Saint Germain for employees of Le Petit Journal (colour litho)
2795760 A boat trip on the Seine from Paris to Saint Germain for employees of Le Petit Journal (colour litho) by French School

Robert Fultons (1765-1815) Clermont steamship, on the Hudson River
PNP248801 Robert Fultons (1765-1815) Clermont steamship, on the Hudson River, New York, 1807 (coloured engraving) by American School

Catch! And over the water sails a mooring line, expertly thrown by 71 year old Jack Smith, one of the crew of the " Water Fairy." This boat has been converted to carry passengers

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Embark on a scenic journey aboard pleasure boats across breathtaking destinations around the world. Cruise through the tranquil waters of Titisee lake in Germany's enchanting Black Forest, where excursion boats offer a serene escape amidst nature's beauty. Discover the hidden gem of Cala de sa Calobra in Majorca, Spain, as you sail along Tramuntana and immerse yourself in its stunning coastal landscapes. Experience the charm of Port of Kas on Turkey's Turquoise Coast, where pleasure boats await to take you on an unforgettable voyage to explore Lykia's captivating shores. Step back in time and indulge in history as you visit Kale Castle at Simena Port, also located on Turkey's Turquoise Coast. Marvel at ancient ruins while cruising through this historical wonderland. Unwind and soak up the sun at Calis Beach Island during Adlar's 12 Islands Tour near Fethiye, Aegean region - a paradise for beach lovers seeking ultimate relaxation. For those dreaming of exotic escapes, set sail towards French Polynesia and witness Mount Otemanu from an excursion boat near Saint Regis Bora Bora Resort. Let your worries melt away as you navigate crystal-clear waters surrounded by tropical bliss. Travel back centuries with art depicting pleasure boating scenes captured by renowned Japanese artists such as Hosoda Eishi, Katsukawa Shuncho, Kitagawa Utamaro, and Torii Kiyonaga. These masterpieces transport us to a time when leisurely boat rides were cherished moments filled with joy and camaraderie. Whether it be exploring picturesque lakes or immersing oneself in cultural experiences along historic riversides, pleasure boats provide an idyllic setting for creating lasting memories amidst some of the world's most captivating destinations.