Punt Collection (#7)

Gondolier, Venice, 1912. Creator: John Singer Sargent
Gondolier, Venice, 1912

The Punt, 1861 (published 1862). Creator: James Abbott McNeill Whistler
The Punt, 1861 (published 1862)

Man in Punt. Creator: Alphonse Legros
Man in Punt

Bend in the River (Un coin de riviere). Creator: Alphonse Legros
Bend in the River (Un coin de riviere)

Morning along the River (La matin sur la riviere). Creator: Alphonse Legros
Morning along the River (La matin sur la riviere)

Crowded river during the Henley Regatta. 1909

Bandbox, 1935 / 1942. Creator: Mina Lowry
Bandbox, 1935/1942

River Landscape, c. 1590. Creator: Annibale Carracci
River Landscape, c. 1590

Gathering Sea-Weed. Creator: Hokusai
Gathering Sea-Weed

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England, Oxfordshire, Oxford, Moored rowing boats on the river Cherwell near Magdalen bridge

Moored rowing boats on the river Cherwell near Magdalen bridge, Oxford, UK
England, Oxfordshire, Oxford, Moored rowing boats on the river Cherwell near Magdalen bridge

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England, Oxfordshire, Oxford, Moored rowing boats on the river Cherwell near Magdalen bridge

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England, Oxfordshire, Oxford, Punts available for rent on the river Cherwell near Magdalen bridge

Punts on the river Cherwell, OXford
England, Oxfordshire, Oxford, Punts available for rent on the river Cherwell near Magdalen bridge

Spain, Madrid, Monument to Alfonso XII at Retiro Park

Patience in a Punt, ca. 1803. ca. 1803. Creator: Thomas Rowlandson
Patience in a Punt, ca. 1803

Plate 15, from World in Miniature, 1816. 1816. Creator: Thomas Rowlandson
Plate 15, from " World in Miniature", 1816

Pushing for Rail, 1874. Creator: Thomas Eakins
Pushing for Rail, 1874

Zhou Maoshu Admiring Lotuses, mid-17th century. Creator: Kaiho Yusetsu
Zhou Maoshu Admiring Lotuses, mid-17th century

Wat Chaeng, Bangkok, Siam, 1898. Creator: Christian Wilhelm Allers
Wat Chaeng, Bangkok, Siam, 1898. View of the Buddhist temple, also known as Wat Chaeng, on the west bank of the Chao Phraya River. Wat Arun (Temple of Dawn) dates back to the 17th century

Looking Northeast from the River Cherwell to the Tower of Magdalen College, Oxford, England, c1930s. The college choir sings from the top of Magdalen Tower on May Morning

The Bridges, St. Johns College, c1870. The Kitchen Bridge built 1709-11 by Robert Grumbold and the Bridge of Sighs across the River Cam at St Johns College, Cambridge

The Bells of Ousely, c1870. The historic Bells of Ouseley pub at Old Windsor on the banks of the river Thames. From " Picturesque Europe - The British Isles, Vol. I"

The Old Hampton Windmill, c1870. Hampton windmill on the River Thames in moonlight. From " Picturesque Europe - The British Isles, Vol. I". [Cassell, Petter & Galpin, London, c1870]

William Marshal the Elder, 1st Earl of Pembroke, Tomb Effigy
Members of the W. S. C. (Windsor Swimming Club) who have borrowed the Eton College Punt Cuckoo to use as the starting line for a race on the River Thames

Appleby Horse Fair, Cumbria, England - a bookmaker writes the odds for a horse trotting race on a board. He wears braces and a straw sun hat. Date: 1990

Kashmir - boatman paddling his flat-bottomed shikara boat
Kashmir - yawning boatman paddling his flat-bottomed shikara boat in the Vale of Kashmir Date: 1986

Gondolier fends off boat from a wall with his foot, Venice
A gondolier fends off his boat from a wall with his foot, Venice, Italy Date: 2013

Punting on the River Cam in Cambridge, England. Hire boats are lined up along the river bank Date: 1992

Sleeping Kashmir boatman
A man asleep in the stern of a punt, or shikara, loaded with cattle fodder. The punt floats though the river weeds and only the mans legs and feet are visible Date: 1986

Irish boatman, Limmerick - 2
Old Irishman wearing dark suit and cloth cap stands in a small rowing boat and paddles with an oar. River Shannon, Limerick. Portrait format Date: 1990

Irish boatman, Limmerick - 1
Old Irishman wearing dark suit and cloth cap stands in a small rowing boat and paddles with an oar. River Shannon, Limerick. First published The Sunday Times. Landscape format Date: 1989

Sheep Bridge and Sixth Form Bench, 1911. Creator: Unknown
Sheep Bridge and Sixth Form Bench, 1911. From " A History of Eton College (1440-1910)", by Sir H. C Maxwell Lyte, K.C.B. [Macmillan and Co. Limited, London, 1911]

At Cleeve, On the Thames, c1890. Creator: Unknown
At Cleeve, On the Thames, c1890

The Close of a Midsummers Day, 1879. Creator: Sir Ernest Albert Waterlow
The Close of a Midsummers Day, 1879. Punting a flat-bottomed boat on still waters at twilight. From " Modern Art Monographs"

Passengers on a boat crossing the Sumida River in Japan, c1804, (1924). Creator: Hokusai
Passengers on a boat crossing the Sumida River in Japan, c1804, (1924). Two boatmen punt their craft with long poles. From the " Sumidagawa Ryogan Ichiran"

People travelling in a boat, 1804, (1924). Creator: Utagawa Toyohiro
People travelling in a boat, 1804, (1924). The boatman propels his craft with a long pole. One of his passengers has two large trunks attached to a yoke

Mali - Bani River, principal tributary of the Niger River
Mali - A covered dugout canoe on the Bani River, the principal tributary of the Niger River. Date: circa 1907

Im: Patience in a Punt. or Otium Cum dignitate - Versus - the Coronation, 1838
Im:Patience in a Punt. or Otium Cum dignitate - Versus - the Coronation, 1838. Satire on the coronation of Queen Victoria

Windsor Castle from the River Thames at Eton, c1827-30. Creator: William Daniell (1769-1837)
Windsor Castle from the River Thames at Eton, from Views of Windsor, Eton and Virginia Water, c.1827-30 (coloured engraving)

Arrival at Brandenburg House of the Watermen, etc with an Address to the Queen
Arrival at Brandenburg House of the Watermen, etc. with an Address to the Queen on the 3rd October 1820, pub. 1821 (coloured engraving)

Queens College in the University of Cambridge, pub 1800. Creator: Thomas Malton (1748 - 1804)
Queens College in the University of Cambridge, pub 1800 (hand coloured aquatint). Queens College in the University of Cambridge

Windsor Castle from the River Thames: a West view, and fishing from punts, c1827-30
Windsor Castle from the River Thames: a West view, and fishing from punts, from Views of Windsor, Eton and Virginia Water, c.1827-30 (coloured engraving)

Nihonbashi bridge in Edo, c. 1830 (woodblock print)
3428162 Nihonbashi bridge in Edo, c.1830 (woodblock print) by Hokusai, Katsushika (1760-1849); Private Collection; (add.info.: Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji is an ukiyo-e series of large)

Sunset across the Ryogoku bridge from the bank of the Sumida river at Onmagayashi in Edo, c
3428156 Sunset across the Ryogoku bridge from the bank of the Sumida river at Onmagayashi in Edo, c.1830 (woodblock print) by Hokusai

The Regatta (oil on canvas)
XOU16811 The Regatta (oil on canvas) by Blanche, Jacques-Emile (1861-1942); Musee des Beaux-Arts, Rouen, France; French, out of copyright

Crowland Abbey, c1833, (c1900). Creator: Unknown
Crowland Abbey, c1833, (c1900). Landscape in Lincolnshire, with men punting in the foreground, fishing or wildfowling nets spread out, and the Abbey in the distance

Sunday Evening, pub. 1926. Creator: Christopher Richard Wynne Nevinson (1889 –
Sunday Evening, pub. 1926 (etching)

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"Punting: A Serene Tradition Along the Rivers of England" Immerse yourself in the tranquil beauty of Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England as you embark on a punting adventure along the picturesque River Cam. Glide through the enchanting waterways, surrounded by stunning architecture and lush greenery that make up The Backs. Marvel at the iconic Kings College Chapel standing proudly alongside elegant punts, creating an idyllic scene straight out of a fairytale. Not far away lies Oxford, Oxfordshire, England where Cherwell Boathouse beckons with its own unique charm. Hop aboard a punt and navigate through the peaceful waters of Cherwell River while taking in breathtaking views of this historic city. Admire swans gracefully gliding alongside your boat as you create lasting memories amidst this serene setting. Punting is not merely an activity; it's an experience that encapsulates centuries-old traditions and cultural heritage across Europe. Whether you find yourself in Cambridge or Oxford, both cities offer their own distinct flavor to this beloved pastime. At Queens College in Cambridge, witness the magnificent Mathematical Bridge harmoniously blending with punts floating gently beneath it—a sight that truly captures architectural brilliance against natural splendor. As you venture further into St. Johns College in Cambridge, be captivated by the Bridge of Sighs spanning over River Cam since 1831—connecting history and tradition from one part of the college to another. This remarkable structure adds yet another layer to your punting journey—an opportunity to appreciate both engineering marvels and scenic wonders. Soak up every moment as you indulge in this quintessentially British experience—punting along rivers adorned with graceful swans and surrounded by architectural gems that have stood for centuries. Let go of worries as gentle ripples guide your punt through these timeless landscapes—the perfect escape into tranquility within bustling cities like Cambridge and Oxford.