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Rower Collection (#5)

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Background imageRower Collection: Le chef cosaque Stepan (Stenka) Timofeievitch Razine (1630-1671) dans une barque

Le chef cosaque Stepan (Stenka) Timofeievitch Razine (1630-1671) dans une barque
FIA5367373 Le chef cosaque Stepan (Stenka) Timofeievitch Razine (1630-1671) dans une barque. Il mena un soulevement contre la noblesse et la bureaucratie tsariste dans le Sud de la Russie

Background imageRower Collection: On The Way Home, The Bay of Naples, 1907 (oil on canvas)

On The Way Home, The Bay of Naples, 1907 (oil on canvas)
6448761 On The Way Home, The Bay of Naples, 1907 (oil on canvas) by Gabrini, Pietro (1856-1926); 64x110.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Gabrini, Pietro (1856-1926))

Background imageRower Collection: Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Patron (de chaloupe); Cockswain; Schiffspatron (engraving)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Patron (de chaloupe); Cockswain; Schiffspatron (engraving)
7196994 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Patron (de chaloupe); Cockswain; Schiffspatron (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageRower Collection: Bergen Harbour (oil on canvas)

Bergen Harbour (oil on canvas)
742155 Bergen Harbour (oil on canvas) by Dahl, Hans Andreas (1881-1919); 97x156 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Utenfor Bergen havn); Photo © O. Vaering

Background imageRower Collection: 'Cent vues celebres d Edo'(actuelle Tokyo): pont de Nihonbashi ou Nihombashi

"Cent vues celebres d Edo"(actuelle Tokyo): pont de Nihonbashi ou Nihombashi, eclaircie apres la neige
FIA5368184 " Cent vues celebres d Edo" (actuelle Tokyo): pont de Nihonbashi ou Nihombashi, eclaircie apres la neige. Vue de la ville de Tokyo au Japon avec a l arriere plan le Mont Fuji

Background imageRower Collection: Reception de la grande duchesse (Reception of the Tsarevna). Peinture de Feodor Andreyevich

Reception de la grande duchesse (Reception of the Tsarevna). Peinture de Feodor Andreyevich Bronnikov (1827-1902)
FIA5354407 Reception de la grande duchesse (Reception of the Tsarevna). Peinture de Feodor Andreyevich Bronnikov (1827-1902), huile sur toile, 1883, art russe

Background imageRower Collection: Ulysses and the Sirens, 1891

Ulysses and the Sirens, 1891
FIA5404897 Ulysses and the Sirens, 1891 by Waterhouse, John William (1849-1917); National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne, Australia; Photo © Fine Art Images

Background imageRower Collection: Holskaukilen Landscape (oil on canvas)

Holskaukilen Landscape (oil on canvas)
741802 Holskaukilen Landscape (oil on canvas) by Isaachsen, Olaf (1835-93); Private Collection; (add.info.: Landskap fra Holskaukilen); Photo © O. Vaering

Background imageRower Collection: Cafe de La Grenouillere, on the island of Croissy, circa 1870 (engraving)

Cafe de La Grenouillere, on the island of Croissy, circa 1870 (engraving)
6659277 Cafe de La Grenouillere, on the island of Croissy, circa 1870 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); (add.info)

Background imageRower Collection: Town of Lucerne, on the lake of Quatre Cantons, 1838 (w / c)

Town of Lucerne, on the lake of Quatre Cantons, 1838 (w / c)
6201726 Town of Lucerne, on the lake of Quatre Cantons, 1838 (w/c) by Callow, William (1812-1908); 27x35 cm; Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Background imageRower Collection: Lunch at the Restaurant Fournaise (The Rowers Lunch), 1875

Lunch at the Restaurant Fournaise (The Rowers Lunch), 1875

Background imageRower Collection: The life of the galerians aboard a Greek galley in Antiquite

The life of the galerians aboard a Greek galley in Antiquite
GIA4803623 The life of the galerians aboard a Greek galley in Antiquite. Illustration by Richard Ranft (1862-1931) 1909 by Ranft

Background imageRower Collection: The rowers on a boat on the Anapo River in Sicily

The rowers on a boat on the Anapo River in Sicily
GIA4792648 The rowers on a boat on the Anapo River in Sicily. by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageRower Collection: The flight to Egypt. The holy family embarks on a boat. 17th-18th century (Painting)

The flight to Egypt. The holy family embarks on a boat. 17th-18th century (Painting)
LRI4699392 The flight to Egypt. The holy family embarks on a boat. 17th-18th century (Painting) by Piola, Anton Maria (1654-1715); Collezione numismatica Banca Carige, Genoa

Background imageRower Collection: The port or Admiraut of Istanbul in the 19th century

The port or Admiraut of Istanbul in the 19th century
LSE4079451 The port or Admiraut of Istanbul in the 19th century by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Background imageRower Collection: Cod fishing on the Grand Bank of Newfoundland, the boats follow the lines

Cod fishing on the Grand Bank of Newfoundland, the boats follow the lines
LSE4325047 Cod fishing on the Grand Bank of Newfoundland, the boats follow the lines, drawing by Lebreton, to illustrate the voyage to Newfoundland in 1860 by A. de Gobineau

Background imageRower Collection: King Louis Philippe I and the royal family in the harbor of Cherbourg on September 3

King Louis Philippe I and the royal family in the harbor of Cherbourg on September 3
JLJ4588066 King Louis Philippe I and the royal family in the harbor of Cherbourg on September 3, 1833, the king went aboard the Atalante Painting by Theodore Gudin (1802-1880) 1833 Sun

Background imageRower Collection: The Invincible Armada Naval battle that saw the defeat of the Spanish Armada against

The Invincible Armada Naval battle that saw the defeat of the Spanish Armada against
JLJ4585047 The Invincible Armada Naval battle that saw the defeat of the Spanish Armada against the English fleet in August 1588, Flemish school, 16th century (oil on canvas) by Flemish School

Background imageRower Collection: Ancient Greece: ceramic hydrie with black figures, warrior combat scene, boat and rowers

Ancient Greece: ceramic hydrie with black figures, warrior combat scene, boat and rowers
JLJ4674078 Ancient Greece: ceramic hydrie with black figures, warrior combat scene, boat and rowers. Made by Cleimachos. 560-550 BC

Background imageRower Collection: The rowers (oil on canvas)

The rowers (oil on canvas)
CUL4929374 The rowers (oil on canvas) by Strydonck, William van (1861-1937); Musee des Beaux-Arts, Tournai, Belgium; Photo eMaeyaert/AIC; Belgian, out of copyright

Background imageRower Collection: Arrival of the Duke of Alba in Rotterdam in 1567 The ships of Ferdinand Alvare de Toledo

Arrival of the Duke of Alba in Rotterdam in 1567 The ships of Ferdinand Alvare de Toledo
JLJ4643340 Arrival of the Duke of Alba in Rotterdam in 1567 The ships of Ferdinand Alvare de Toledo (or Fernando Alvarez de Toledo y Pimentel), Duke of Alba

Background imageRower Collection: Silver skyphos, 2nd century BC

Silver skyphos, 2nd century BC
LRI4643009 Silver skyphos, 2nd century BC by Roman, (2nd century BC); Museo Archeologico Nazionale, Naples, Campania, Italy; (add.info.: Roman Art: silver skyphos from the 2nd century BC from Pompei)

Background imageRower Collection: The departure of the Bucentaur to the Venices Lido for the Ascension Day ceremony

The departure of the Bucentaur to the Venices Lido for the Ascension Day ceremony
LRI4650191 The departure of the Bucentaur to the Venices Lido for the Ascension Day ceremony (oil on canvas, 1766-1770) by Guardi, Francesco (1712-93); Louvre, Paris

Background imageRower Collection: Naumachia, (naumachia) naval combat in the Campidoglio of Rome (Campidoglio of Rome)

Naumachia, (naumachia) naval combat in the Campidoglio of Rome (Campidoglio of Rome)
GIA4780414 Naumachia, (naumachia) naval combat in the Campidoglio of Rome (Campidoglio of Rome). by Italian School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Naumachia)

Background imageRower Collection: The loading of boats for the Miniature Crusade from '

The loading of boats for the Miniature Crusade from "
JLJ4683081 The loading of boats for the Miniature Crusade from " Statutes Of The Order Of The Holy Spirit (Order of the Holy Spirit) to the Right Desir" (Order of the Node) 1352 Paris, B.N

Background imageRower Collection: The Giants Lair - Munthe, Gerhard (1849-1929) - 1892 - Watercolour

The Giants Lair - Munthe, Gerhard (1849-1929) - 1892 - Watercolour
FIA5399710 The Giants Lair - Munthe, Gerhard (1849-1929) - 1892 - Watercolour, Gouache on Paper - 78, 5x112, 9 - National Museum of Art, Oslo by Munthe

Background imageRower Collection: Napoleon Bonaparte as prisoner of the English is brought from the Bellerophon to

Napoleon Bonaparte as prisoner of the English is brought from the Bellerophon to
FIA5395492 Napoleon Bonaparte as prisoner of the English is brought from the Bellerophon to Northumberland on 8 August 1815 - Campe, August Friedrich Andreas (1777-1846) - Etching, watercolour - 21

Background imageRower Collection: Ottoman Empire: maritime feast in Constantinople. Lithograph of the 19th century

Ottoman Empire: maritime feast in Constantinople. Lithograph of the 19th century
JLJ4565542 Ottoman Empire: maritime feast in Constantinople. Lithograph of the 19th century. Library of Decorative Arts, Paris by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs

Background imageRower Collection: Girl rower (colour litho)

Girl rower (colour litho)
3641543 Girl rower (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Girl rower. Postcard, early 20th century. Signed: Ellam.); © Look and Learn

Background imageRower Collection: Punch cartoon: Sir Joseph William Chitty, English judge, Liberal politician and sportsman

Punch cartoon: Sir Joseph William Chitty, English judge, Liberal politician and sportsman (engraving)
6034980 Punch cartoon: Sir Joseph William Chitty, English judge, Liberal politician and sportsman (engraving) by Sambourne

Background imageRower Collection: Embarking (engraving)

Embarking (engraving)
6023380 Embarking (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Embarking. Illustration for Boating by W B Woodgate with numerous engravings after Frank Dadd)

Background imageRower Collection: Henley Course (coloured engraving)

Henley Course (coloured engraving)
6023355 Henley Course (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Henley Course)

Background imageRower Collection: Cliefden (engraving)

Cliefden (engraving)
6023351 Cliefden (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cliefden. Illustration for Boating by W B Woodgate with numerous engravings after Frank Dadd)

Background imageRower Collection: The Regatta Course II, Henley-on-Thames (hand-coloured photo)

The Regatta Course II, Henley-on-Thames (hand-coloured photo)
908065 The Regatta Course II, Henley-on-Thames (hand-coloured photo) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Background imageRower Collection: Reminiscences of an Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race (litho)

Reminiscences of an Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race (litho)
729468 Reminiscences of an Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race (litho) by Hall, Sydney Prior (1842-1922) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Reminiscences of an Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race)

Background imageRower Collection: Thames at Barnes, 1886 (pencil & charcoal on paper)

Thames at Barnes, 1886 (pencil & charcoal on paper)
LMG394624 Thames at Barnes, 1886 (pencil & charcoal on paper) by Grimshaw, John Atkinson (1836-93); 11.3x17.9 cm; Leeds Museums and Galleries (Leeds Art Gallery) U.K.; (add.info)

Background imageRower Collection: Rowing (chromolitho)

Rowing (chromolitho)
2815851 Rowing (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rowing. Educational card, late 19th or early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Background imageRower Collection: Huge fires in Canada, populations pushed towards the lakes by burning and fierce forests

Huge fires in Canada, populations pushed towards the lakes by burning and fierce forests... (colour litho)
2815459 Huge fires in Canada, populations pushed towards the lakes by burning and fierce forests... (colour litho) by Beltrame

Background imageRower Collection: Sailor in rowing boat, Dieppe, France

Sailor in rowing boat, Dieppe, France
A sailor pulls on the oars of a rowing boat at Dieppe, France. Date: circa 1930s

Background imageRower Collection: View of the Thames at Twickenham, 1820 (oil on canvas)

View of the Thames at Twickenham, 1820 (oil on canvas)
3089731 View of the Thames at Twickenham, 1820 (oil on canvas) by Havell, William (1782-1857) (circle of); 45.6x55.8 cm; Orleans House Gallery, Twickenham, UK; eOrleans House Gallery; British

Background imageRower Collection: Nocturne (oil on panel)

Nocturne (oil on panel)
Ma360502 Nocturne (oil on panel) by Greaves, Walter (1846-1930); 35.5x26 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Chelsea Reach with Albert Bridge and Chelsea Old Church; ); Photo eThe Ms Gallery

Background imageRower Collection: Relief depicting the transport of wood by sea (stone)

Relief depicting the transport of wood by sea (stone)
XIR159252 Relief depicting the transport of wood by sea (stone) by Assyrian, (8th century BC); Louvre, Paris, France; (add.info.: Transport of timber by sea; ); out of copyright

Background imageRower Collection: Cartoon, The Coming Struggle (Disraeli versus Gladstone)

Cartoon, The Coming Struggle (Disraeli versus Gladstone)
Cartoon, The Coming Struggle -- using the Boat Race as an analogy for politics, Disraeli and Gladstone are depicted as rowers in competing boats

Background imageRower Collection: Ceramic vase with black figures, boat and rowers

Ceramic vase with black figures, boat and rowers
AIS5389360 Ceramic vase with black figures, boat and rowers by Greek, (6th century BC); Louvre, Paris, France; Greek, out of copyright

Background imageRower Collection: Roman art: 'a sailor guiding a ship in the port of Ostia (Ostia)

Roman art: "a sailor guiding a ship in the port of Ostia (Ostia)
LRI4648094 Roman art: " a sailor guiding a ship in the port of Ostia (Ostia), the lighthouse of the city is visible" Detail of a relief from the 1st century AD

Background imageRower Collection: The canoer. Engraving in 'Caricatures-Singeries'. Imp. lith

The canoer. Engraving in "Caricatures-Singeries". Imp. lith
DUV4211703 The canoer. Engraving in " Caricatures-Singeries". Imp. lith. Pellerin et Cie a Epinal, patented suppliers of S.M. L Imperatrice. Second half of the 19th century. Plate n.158




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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.