Rower Collection (#10)

Building, equipping and launching of a galley, plate XXIV (pencil & w / c on paper)
XIR619825 Building, equipping and launching of a galley, plate XXIV (pencil & w/c on paper) (b/w photo) by French School, (17th century); Service Historique de la Marine, Vincennes

Central Park - The Bridge (colour litho)
XJL186994 Central Park - The Bridge (colour litho) by Currier, N. (1813-88) and Ives, J.M. (1824-95); Private Collection; American, out of copyright

Poster advertising Le Bal des Canotiers at Bougival, c
XIR182612 Poster advertising Le Bal des Canotiers at Bougival, c.1875 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Musee de l Ile de France, Sceaux, France; French, out of copyright

Boat Race

Naval Boat Race in Cork Harbour, County Cork, Ireland, from Scenery and Antiquities
KW131158 Naval Boat Race in Cork Harbour, County Cork, Ireland, from Scenery and Antiquities of Ireland by George Virtue, 1860s (engraving) by Bartlett

The Champion Single Sculls (Max Schmitt in a Single Scull), 1871 (oil on canvas)
XOS1127621 The Champion Single Sculls (Max Schmitt in a Single Scull), 1871 (oil on canvas) by Eakins, Thomas Cowperthwait (1844-1916); 81.9x117.5 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Storm on the Ganges, with Mrs Hastings near the Colgon Rocks, c. 1790 (oil on canvas)
XYC136249 Storm on the Ganges, with Mrs Hastings near the Colgon Rocks, c.1790 (oil on canvas) by Hodges, William (1744-97); 127x182.9 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

Argenteuil, 1874 (oil on canvas)
XIR10073 Argenteuil, 1874 (oil on canvas) by Manet, Edouard (1832-83); 149x115 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Tournai, Belgium; (add.info.: Rudolph Leenhoff)

Rowers, Old Main River near Volkach, Mainschleife, loop in the Main River, Mainfranken, Lower Franconia, Franconia, Bavaria, Germany, Europe

NEW ZEALAND, c1890. Otuwhakakaireau, Wanganui River in New Zealand. Photograph by Josiah Martin, c1890

TAHITI: MARa GROTTO. The Maraa Grotto in Tahiti, French Polynesia. Photograph by Lucien Gauthier, c1910

TILTING, 14th CENTURY. A man tilting at a target from a rowboat. Detail of an illumination by Jehan de Grise in the Romance of Alexander, c1340

GOLDEN JUBILEE, 1887. Finish of the Golden Jubilee challenge race between rowing teams of young men and old men at the St. Mawes Regatta, Cornwall, England, with the old men victorious

ROWING RACE, c1906. Rowing race between the University of Pennsylvania and Cornell, with spectators watching from other boats. Photograph, c1906

PHOENICIAN BIREME. A Phoenecian bireme ship. Engraving

USA-Massachusetts-Boston: Sunset View of Financial District and Rowers on the Charles
USA, Massachusetts, Boston: Sunset View of Financial District and Rowers on the Charles River

USA, Oregon, Portland, Rowers on the Willamette river, with morning sun shining on the downtown skyline

Henley Regatta, Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Unique Canoe Fascinates Up River Pleasure Seekers This remarkable canoe attracted the keenest interest among up river pleasure seekers on Saturday

Rowing crew, early 20th century
Rowing crew. Early 20th-century photograph of eight rowers and a coxswain rowing on a river. The oars are being used to push against the water

Seascape. 1868. Oil on canvas. SPAIN. Valencia. San Pio V Fine Arts Museum

Leisure, sport and fashion in the 1920s. Rowing

Procession on the seaside in front of Lazarus hospital, Brazil, 18th century. BRAZIL. Rio de Janeiro. National Historical Museum

Spanish galleons and vessels (17th c. ). Engraving
Spanish galleons and vessels (17th c.). Engraving. SPAIN. Barcelona. Sant Jordi Catalan Royal Academy of Fine Arts

Hyatt Regency Hotel, Adelaide Convention Centre, and Torrens Lake, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

ENGLAND: ROWING RACE. Contest for Doggetts Coat and Badge. The first known rowing race, which has taken place in the River Thames in London, England since 1716. Engraving, 19th century

SIAMESE BARGE, 1867. The King of Siams state barge. Wood engraving, English, 1867

The Tigre Hotel - Paseo Victorica, Tigre, Argentina
The Tigre Hotel which stood on the banks of the Lujan River, in Paseo Victorica, Tigre, near Buenos Aires, Argentina. Demolished in 1940. Date: circa 1907

Rowing - getting into the boat
A rather interesting early glow-in-the-dark postcard depicting rowers getting into their boat Date: 1920s

Expressions and Impressions, 1948 London Olympic Games
A selection of striking athletic images captured at the 1948 London Olympic Games. Date: 1948

Sea kayaking, Hawaii
MODEL RELEASED. Sea kayaking. The steam rising in the distance was caused by the lava flow from Kilauea volcano pouring into the sea. Photographed off Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Hawaii, USA

White water rafting. Team of oarsmen navigating turbulent rapids on Snake River, Wyoming, USA

Whitewater rafting
MODEL RELEASED. Whitewater rafting. Team of people navigating a set of river rapids in a rafting boat. Photographed on Snake River, in Wyoming, USA

The Argo, 17th Century artwork
The Argo. 17th Century woodcut of Jason and the Argonauts in the Argo ship from Greek mythology. Published in De militia navali veterum by Johannes Scheffer (1654)

Stone arched bridge and River Ouse, St Ives, Cambridgeshire, England

Large Burmese Canoes, 1910
Photograph of two Burmese canoes, each with at least twenty rowers, 1910. Each rower balanced on the inside foot, with the outside one slipped through a strap on the oar; thus they used an arm

Puente de Isabel II, also known as Puente de Triana, with Triana district on left and the river Rio Guadalquivir, Seville, Andalusia, Spain, Europe

Triana district and the river Rio Guadalquivir, Seville, Andalusia, Spain, Europe

Halong Bay, Vietnam, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

Restored warehouses and the River Severn, Worcester, Worcestershire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Royal Regatta, Henley on Thames, Oxfordshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

River Thames at Henley on Thames, Oxfordshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Annual boat races, Hong Kong, China, Asia

Etherington-Smith Rower
Noted oarsman Etherington- Smith, captain of the Leander Eight

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"Capturing the Grace and Power of Rower: A Journey through Time" Step into the world of rowing, where strength meets elegance on the water. From historic crew teams to prestigious regattas, this captivating sport has enthralled enthusiasts for over a century. In 1913, the Cambridge rowing team embarked on their journey down a serene river. The photograph freezes that moment in time, showcasing their determination and teamwork as they glide through the water. Across the Atlantic Ocean at Harvard University in Massachusetts, USA, a vintage postcard greets us with its vibrant colors. It symbolizes not only camaraderie but also pride in representing one's alma mater on an international stage. Traveling further east to Henley-on-Thames in England, we witness rowers competing at the renowned Henley Royal Regatta. The event exudes tradition and prestige as coxless fours navigate fiercely along this iconic course. Immerse yourself in history as you gaze upon "The King's State Barge, " a colorful lithograph capturing Henley Royal Regatta's grandeur back in 1912. This artwork transports us to an era when rowing was celebrated with pomp and splendor. Venturing southward to Spain's Rio Guadalquivir reveals another facet of this timeless sport. Rowers gracefully glide across these waters amidst stunning scenery – a testament to how rowing unites nature and human endeavor. Back at Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, England – bedroom boat-race practice becomes evident; dedication knows no bounds even within confined spaces. These athletes' unwavering commitment shines through as they prepare for future triumphs. Winter training takes center stage at Hampton depicted by an oil painting on canvas. Despite adverse weather conditions, these determined individuals push themselves beyond limits to achieve greatness come race day. Steve Redgrave stands tall among British Olympic legends - his name synonymous with excellence in rowing.