Sailing Sailing Boats Collection

Lion Wharf Isleworth CXP01_01_107
Lion Wharf, Isleworth, Hounslow, Greater London. A view of the River Thames at Isleworth showing the river at low tide with boats moored on the riverbank at Lion Wharf

Blackwall Frigates in a Stiff Breeze (oil)
7088688 Blackwall Frigates in a Stiff Breeze (oil) by Tudgay, Francis (fl.19th century); 65.4x88.6 cm; Private Collection

Pamir, one of the last commercial sailing ships, off Sydney Heads, Australia (b / w photo)
7156948 Pamir, one of the last commercial sailing ships, off Sydney Heads, Australia (b/w photo) by Australian Photographer (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pamir)

Frederickstad on the Eider, Denmark, 1831 (Watercolour)
7261273 Frederickstad on the Eider, Denmark, 1831 (Watercolour) by Ince, Joseph Murray (1806-59); 19x32.2 cm; Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery, Kent, UK; (add.info.: Frederickstad on the Eider)

Three sailing ships, 1930 (gouache on paper)
7259587 Three sailing ships, 1930 (gouache on paper) by Hunter, Edmund (1866-1937); Private Collection; Edmund & Alec Hunter Collection

Carrick-a-Rede, 1837 (engraving)
7262296 Carrick-a-Rede, 1837 (engraving) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); 9.6x14.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Captions Carrick-A-Rede and CXXXXVII)

Birds Eye View of Philadelphia, c. 1850 (colour litho)
7262118 Birds Eye View of Philadelphia, c.1850 (colour litho) by Bachmann, John (fl.1850-77); 55.9x76.2 cm; Free Library of Philadelphia; (add.info.: Drawn from nature and on stone by J)

A Sailing Ship Along the Coast of a Dutch Town thought to be Schoonhoven, 1640-76 (oil on panel)
7262168 A Sailing Ship Along the Coast of a Dutch Town thought to be Schoonhoven, 1640-76 (oil on panel) by Bellevois, Jacob Adriaensz

Shrimpers, 1851-1931 (Ink)
7261306 Shrimpers, 1851-1931 (Ink) by Wyllie, William Lionel (1851-1931); 30.24x25.2 cm; Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery, Kent, UK; (add.info.: Shrimpers; Drawing; Wyllie)

Rouen, 1836 (engraving)
7262307 Rouen, 1836 (engraving) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); 9.8x14.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Caption Rouen, Aus d. Kunstanst. D. Bibliogr. Instit. In Hildbh)

Bey Caen, 1856 (engraving)
7262306 Bey Caen, 1856 (engraving) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); 10.5x15.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Captions Bey Caen (Brittany) and Aus d. Kunstanst. D. Bibliogr. Instit. In Hildbh

Cape Town, 1850 (engraving)
7262270 Cape Town, 1850 (engraving) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); 10.5x16.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Captions Capstadt, Cap der Guten Hoffnung in Africa and Aus d. Kunstanst. D)

The Card Game, 1870-90 (oil on panel)
7262166 The Card Game, 1870-90 (oil on panel) by Charlemont, Eduard (1848-1906); 124.5x93 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Artist)

La Valetta, 1836 (engraving)
7259559 La Valetta, 1836 (engraving); 9.4x14.0 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Captions La Valetta, Malta and Aus d. Kunstanst. D. Bibliogr. Instit. In Hildbh. XLIII, E. Grunewald. sc)

Ships in the Roads, 1658 (oil on canvas)
7259968 Ships in the Roads, 1658 (oil on canvas) by Velde, Willem van de, the Younger (1633-1707); 77.2 x 66.5 cm; Mauritshuis, The Hague

Odessa, 1837 (engraving)
7259539 Odessa, 1837 (engraving) by Mayer, Carl (1798-1868); 10.4x15.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Captions Odessa and Aus d. Kunstanst. D. Bibliogr. Instit. In Hildbh)

Canton in China
7259551 Canton in China; 9.7x15.0 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Captions Canton in China and Aus d. Kunstanst. D. Bibliogr. Instit. In Hildbh)

Heckersdorf Castle on the Danube, 1838 (engraving)
7259538 Heckersdorf Castle on the Danube, 1838 (engraving); 11.2x15.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Captions Schloss Heckersdorf an der Donau, Bayern and Aus d. Kunstanst. D. Bibliogr. Instit)

Bey Palanka
7259561 Bey Palanka; 11.1x15.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Captions Bey Palanka, in Syrmia and Aus d. Kunstanst. D. Bibliogr. Instit. In Hildbh)

Entry to the port of Marseille. Painting by Paul Signac (1895-1935), 1918. (cm 125x135) Musee Cantini, Marseille
JEB4877678 Entry to the port of Marseille. Painting by Paul Signac (1895-1935), 1918. (cm 125x135) Musee Cantini, Marseille by Signac, Paul (1863-1935); Musee Cantini, Marseille

Schandau on the Elbe, ca. 1850 (engraving)
7259537 Schandau on the Elbe, ca. 1850 (engraving); 11.0x15.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Captions Schandau an der Elbe and Aus d. Kunstanst. D. Bibliogr. Instit. In Hildbh)

Two English Collier Brigs off Whitby with other Shipping beyond (oil on canvas)
7085115 Two English Collier Brigs off Whitby with other Shipping beyond (oil on canvas) by Askew, John (fl.1788-1809); Private Collection

Ships Foundering off a Rocky Coast, c. 1657-1701 (oil on canvas)
7240829 Ships Foundering off a Rocky Coast, c.1657-1701 (oil on canvas) by Mulier, Pieter (known as Tempesta) (1637-1701) (follower of); 78x109 cm; The Weston Park Foundation, Shropshire

A Fifth-Rate 36-Gun Frigate Hove-To on a Starboard Tack (oil on panel)
7088882 A Fifth-Rate 36-Gun Frigate Hove-To on a Starboard Tack (oil on panel) by Ward of Hull, John (1798-1849); 15x23 cm; Private Collection

Ship Shepherdess passing Perch Rock Fort and Lighthouse as she arrives in the Mersey (oil on canvas)
7088841 Ship Shepherdess passing Perch Rock Fort and Lighthouse as she arrives in the Mersey (oil on canvas) by McMinn, Williams Kimmins (1818-98); Private Collection

Chinese fishermen and their cormorants, 18th century. 1822 (engraving)
7234135 Chinese fishermen and their cormorants, 18th century. 1822 (engraving) by Alexander, William (1767-1816) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Three Master George off Valetta Harbour, Malta, 1820 (pen, ink and w / c)
6431045 The Three Master George off Valetta Harbour, Malta, 1820 (pen, ink and w/c) by Cammillieri of Malta, Nicolas (c.1798-c.1856); Private Collection

The Three Masted Clipper Benleuch in a Swell (oil on canvas)
7088681 The Three Masted Clipper Benleuch in a Swell (oil on canvas) by Cromarty, Alexander (1838-1926); 60.9x91.4 cm; Private Collection

Shipping off Sunderland, 1867 (oil on canvas)
6436385 Shipping off Sunderland, 1867 (oil on canvas) by Baldwin, W.T. (c.1840-80); Private Collection

Aldeburgh, Suffolk, England, seen here in the 19th century
7243389 Aldeburgh, Suffolk, England, seen here in the 19th century. by Newnes, George (1851-1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: Aldeburgh, Suffolk, England, seen here in the 19th century)

The Harbour at Honfleur, 1911 (oil on canvas)
7088876 The Harbour at Honfleur, 1911 (oil on canvas) by Lindstrom, Sven Otto (1883-1932); Private Collection

A Two Decker Leaving Port with Other Warships Anchored in the Roadstead (oil)
7088690 A Two Decker Leaving Port with Other Warships Anchored in the Roadstead (oil) by Colls, Ebenezer (1812-87); Private Collection

Two Deckers off Longships Lighthouse, Lands End (oil on canvas)
7076558 Two Deckers off Longships Lighthouse, Lands End (oil on canvas) by Colls, Ebenezer (1812-87); Private Collection

The Fore and Aft Schooner Grovehill in Full Sail (oil on canvas)
6436383 The Fore and Aft Schooner Grovehill in Full Sail (oil on canvas) by Purvis, Thomas George (1861-1933); 41.3x61 cm; Private Collection

Boat on the beach (oil on canvas)
7240631 Boat on the beach (oil on canvas) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); 25x40 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Unknown artist (c.1850) The painting indicates the initials A.H.S)

I saw three sailing ships, c. 1930 (gouache on paper)
7231116 I saw three sailing ships, c.1930 (gouache on paper) by Hunter, Edmund (1866-1937); Private Collection; Edmund & Alec Hunter Collection

Royal Navy warships 18th century (engraving)
7239657 Royal Navy warships 18th century (engraving) by Unknown artist, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: TOP)

From Hanko, 1889
7231831 From Hanko, 1889 by Gude, Hans (1825-1903); 32x48 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Hans Gude (1823-1905)); Photo © O. Vaering

Sail, c. 1895 (gouache on paper)
7224535 Sail, c.1895 (gouache on paper) by Hunter, Edmund (1866-1937); Private Collection; Edmund & Alec Hunter Collection

On the Lake (oil on canvas)
7076658 On the Lake (oil on canvas) by Gueldry, Ferdinand Joseph (1858-1945); 55.9x72.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Gueldry, Ferdinand Joseph (1858-1945))

A Two Decker and Other Vessels in Stormy Weather off Gibraltar, 1824
7085251 A Two Decker and Other Vessels in Stormy Weather off Gibraltar, 1824 by Whitcombe, Thomas (1760-1824); Private Collection

Barges on a Canal in Summer (oil on canvas)
6431757 Barges on a Canal in Summer (oil on canvas) by Koekkoek, Hermanus (1815-82); 37x57 cm; Private Collection

The Maria Helena off Lisbon with the Tower of Belem beyond her Bow, 1852 (oil on canvas)
6431740 The Maria Helena off Lisbon with the Tower of Belem beyond her Bow, 1852 (oil on canvas) by Walters, Samuel (1811-82); Private Collection

Double canoe of New Caledonia (engraving)
7192432 Double canoe of New Caledonia (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Double canoe of New Caledonia)

From Oslo fjord, 1873
7205704 From Oslo fjord, 1873 by Gude, Hans (1825-1903); 37x72 cm; Private Collection; Photo © O. Vaering

A View of the River Medway at Dusk (oil on canvas)
6452896 A View of the River Medway at Dusk (oil on canvas) by Danby, Francis (1793-1861); Private Collection; (add.info.: Shipping with Rochester Castle and the Cathedral Beyond by Danby)

The Guillaume Tell being Engaged by the H. M. S. Penelope and H. M.s Loin of Malta during the Blockade
6431044 The Guillaume Tell being Engaged by the H.M.S.Penelope and H.M.S Loin of Malta during the Blockade, 30th March 1800 (oil on canvas) by Schetky, John Christian (1778-1874); Private Collection

The harbour of Sorrento, 1864 (w / c)
7224825 The harbour of Sorrento, 1864 (w/c) by Harpignies, Henri-Joseph (1819-1916); Private Collection; (add.info.: Harpignies, Henri-Joseph (1819-1916))

The Baltimore Clippership Carrier Dove, 1856 (oil on canvas)
7076721 The Baltimore Clippership Carrier Dove, 1856 (oil on canvas) by Walters, Samuel (1811-82); 74.3x111.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Walters, Samuel (1811-82))

The Port of Rotterdam, 1869 (oil on canvas)
7076678 The Port of Rotterdam, 1869 (oil on canvas) by Jongkind, Johan-Barthold (1819-91); 53x82 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Jongkind, Johan-Barthold (1819-91))

Sailing in a Fjord (oil on canvas)
6431758 Sailing in a Fjord (oil on canvas) by Dahl, Hans (1849-1937); Private Collection

The Cambria winning at Cowes, 1869 (oil on canvas)
6431735 The Cambria winning at Cowes, 1869 (oil on canvas) by Fowles, Arthur Wellington (c.1815-78); 71x99 cm; Private Collection

Weymouth Bay with a Distant View of the Harbour and Portland Bill, 1788 (oil on canvas)
6431697 Weymouth Bay with a Distant View of the Harbour and Portland Bill, 1788 (oil on canvas) by Morland, George (1763-1804); Private Collection

Schooner Gimcrack, aboard of which the New York Yacht Club was formed in 1844 (litho)
7160316 Schooner Gimcrack, aboard of which the New York Yacht Club was formed in 1844 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Schooner Gimcrack)

From Oslo fjord, 1873
7176988 From Oslo fjord, 1873 by Gude, Hans (1825-1903); 37x72 cm; Private Collection; Photo © O. Vaering

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Civadiere (voile); Sprit-sail; Bogsprietsegel (engraving)
7195407 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Civadiere (voile); Sprit-sail; Bogsprietsegel (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Honfleur, 1865 (oil on canvas)
7207903 Honfleur, 1865 (oil on canvas) by Jongkind, Johan-Barthold (1819-91); 52.1x81.6 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA

Sydney Cove and Town, c. 1806 (w / c)
145498 Sydney Cove and Town, c.1806 (w/c) by English School, (19th century); 40.6x50.8 cm; Private Collection

The British merchantman Clifford on the return from her maiden voyage to India, 1865 (oil on canvas)
6041628 The British merchantman Clifford on the return from her maiden voyage to India, 1865 (oil on canvas) by Walters, Samuel (1811-82); 63.5x99.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

The Brigantine Minnie Sommers Off Folkestone (pencil and w / c)
7076667 The Brigantine Minnie Sommers Off Folkestone (pencil and w/c) by Chappell, Reuben (1870-1940); 49.5x71.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Chappell, Reuben (1870-1940))

British Men of war and Fishing Boats in a Stiff Breeze (oil on board)
7076666 British Men of war and Fishing Boats in a Stiff Breeze (oil on board) by Swaine, Francis (1730-1782); 15.8x20.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Swaine, Francis (1730-1782))

Shipping of Antwerp (oil on canvas)
6431699 Shipping of Antwerp (oil on canvas) by Diest, Adriaen van (1655-1704); Private Collection

Open channel (in the ice), 1876
7211479 Open channel (in the ice), 1876 by Thaulow, Fritz (1847-1906); 90x154 cm; Private Collection; Photo © O. Vaering

Busy Shipping Lanes in the Channel (oil on canvas)
6436382 Busy Shipping Lanes in the Channel (oil on canvas) by Chambers, George the Elder (1803-40); 43x58.5 cm; Private Collection

The Indian troopship "Serapis"arriving at Portsmouth, 1876 (oil on canvas)
6041629 The Indian troopship " Serapis" arriving at Portsmouth, 1876 (oil on canvas) by Fowles, Arthur Wellington (c.1815-78); 86.4x149 cm; Private Collection

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Hunier; Top-sail; Marssegel (engraving)
7196378 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Hunier; Top-sail; Marssegel (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hunier; Top-sail; Marssegel)

A View of Rochester with Shipping (oil on panel)
7064883 A View of Rochester with Shipping (oil on panel) by Serres, John Thomas (1759-1825); 30.4x55.8 cm; Private Collection

Pembroke Castle (oil on canvas)
7076676 Pembroke Castle (oil on canvas) by Dawson, Henry (1811-78); 71x106 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Dawson, Henry (1811-78))

On The River, 1897 (oil on canvas)
7063386 On The River, 1897 (oil on canvas) by Barwell, Frederick Bacon (c.1831-1922); Private Collection

Fishermen and Sailing Boats on an Estuary in a Calm (pen, ink and wash)
6431695 Fishermen and Sailing Boats on an Estuary in a Calm (pen, ink and wash) by Capelle or Cappelle, Jan van de (1624-79); 14x27.3 cm; Private Collection

A Mediterranean Tartane (oil on canvas)
6436345 A Mediterranean Tartane (oil on canvas) by Isabey, Louis Eugene Gabriel (1803-86); Private Collection

"Neath Southern Skies"(colour litho)
7181700 " Neath Southern Skies" (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Entrance to Giudecca Venice, c. 1870 (pencil and w / c)
5310891 Entrance to Giudecca Venice, c.1870 (pencil and w/c) by Hardy, Thomas Bush (1842-97); 45.7x71.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Hardy, Thomas Bush (1842-97))

A Three Master adrift in the Downs with help at Hand (oil on canvas)
6431687 A Three Master adrift in the Downs with help at Hand (oil on canvas) by Luny, Thomas (1759-1837); Private Collection

From Hellebaek, 1884 (oil on canvas)
147354 From Hellebaek, 1884 (oil on canvas) by Bloch, Carl (1834-90); Private Collection

A 36 Gun Frigate off the Coast of Devon (oil on canvas)
6452901 A 36 Gun Frigate off the Coast of Devon (oil on canvas) by Webster, George (fl.1797-1832); Private Collection; (add.info.: Webster, George (fl.1797-1832))

The Lancefield approaching Perch Rock Fort an Lighthouse in the Mersey, 1851 (oil on canvas)
6431052 The Lancefield approaching Perch Rock Fort an Lighthouse in the Mersey, 1851 (oil on canvas) by Walters, Samuel (1811-82); Private Collection

Burmese boat (engraving)
7200090 Burmese boat (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Burmese boat. Illustration for Ten Thousand Wonderful Things)

Relative Values and Comparisons, 5 The Merchant Shipping of the World (colour litho)
7169532 Relative Values and Comparisons, 5 The Merchant Shipping of the World (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Relative Values and Comparisons)

The Admiralty Office, the Sailing Match and the Drowned Boy
6340371 The Admiralty Office, the Sailing Match and the Drowned Boy by Taylor, Isaac (1730-1807); (add.info.: The Admiralty Office, the Sailing Match and the Drowned Boy)

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"Sailing the Seas: A Captivating Journey Through Time" Embark on a visual voyage through history as we explore the enchanting world of sailing boats. From Lion Wharf Isleworth to Frederickstad on the Eider, Denmark in 1831, these magnificent vessels have left their mark on countless shores. Intricate watercolor strokes bring to life the majestic Three Sailing Ships of 1930, while an engraving from Carrick-a-Rede in 1837 captures the thrill and daring of seafaring adventures. Take a step back in time with a mesmerizing birds-eye view of Philadelphia circa 1850, depicted in vibrant color lithography. Travel further into Dutch waters with an oil painting showcasing a Sailing Ship Along the Coast of Schoonhoven dating back to 1640-76. The delicate ink strokes of Shrimpers from 1851-1931 transport us to simpler times when fishing was not just a livelihood but also an art form. Engravings from Rouen in 1836 and Bey Caen in 1856 offer glimpses into bustling European ports where ships once docked amidst lively trade. Meanwhile, Cape Town's stunning coastline is immortalized through detailed engravings from 1850. Step into another era entirely with The Card Game, an oil painting capturing moments of leisure aboard sailing vessels between 1870-90. Finally, let your imagination sail away as you admire La Valetta's harbor brought to life through intricate engravings dating back to 1836. Join us on this captivating journey through time as we celebrate the beauty and significance of sailing boats throughout history – symbols of exploration, adventure, and human ingenuity that continue to inspire awe even today.