Swim Collection (page 2)

Reefs from the Sun
Ken Kiefer

Advert for Beechams Pills 1887
What are the Wild Waves saying ? Try BREECHAMs PILLS! 1887

Floating village, Halong Bay, Vietnam, Southeast Asia

Longshan Temple waterfall with swimming Koi Fish

Cartoon by George Studdy, part of his Fruity Fables series, showing a lady orange peeling off her skin down to a bikini. Credit should read

Advertisement for Pears soap depicting a child at bath time (chromolitho)
6030602 Advertisement for Pears soap depicting a child at bath time (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

In the Harem (colour photogravure)
3657076 In the Harem (colour photogravure) by Bredt, Max Ferdinand (1868-1921); Private Collection; (add.info.: In the Harem)

Captain Matthew Webb, the Celebrated Swimmer (engraving)
1107120 Captain Matthew Webb, the Celebrated Swimmer (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Captain Matthew Webb, the Celebrated Swimmer)

Manta ray in Goofnuw Channel, Yap

Children paddling, Orpington. 1937

Advert for Beetham Larola suntan lotion 1940
Sun tan without sun burn. To suntan becomingly yet without painful sunburn, the skin should always be bathed with larola. Exposure to sun

Antarctica, Anvers Island, Humpback Whale (Megaptera novaengliae) swims at surface in Fournier Bay

Wonderpus octopus (Octopus sp.) hunting on the seabed. This octopus changes its body shape and colour to confuse predators

Spotted dolphins
Atlantic spotted dolphins. Composite image of a pod of Atlantic spotted dolphins (Stenella frontalis) swimming past a gorgonian venus sea fan (Gorgonia flabellum)

USA, FL, Manatee

East Cliffs and beach, Bournemouth, Dorset, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Australia, New South Wales, Sydney. Sunbathers dot the wide sandy beach at Tamarana - one of Sydneys eastern beaches AUSTRALIA, New South Wales

Barcelona Beach, Barcelona, Catalunya (Catalonia) (Cataluna), Spain, Europe

Detail of a goldfish tail

Small fish in turquoise lake, Plitvice Lakes National Park, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Croatia, Europe

Sturgeon and Caviar
Sturgeon swim in the ocean, and their eggs are canned for the enjoyment of wealthy humans

Woman in swimming costume up to her ankles in the sea on a beach holding a crab. Costume de bain
5893045 Woman in swimming costume up to her ankles in the sea on a beach holding a crab. Costume de bain. Handcoloured pochoir (stencil)

Water, from Falbalas & Fanfreluches, Almanach des Modes Presentes, Passees et Futures, 1926 (colour litho)
STC226843 Water, from Falbalas & Fanfreluches, Almanach des Modes Presentes, Passees et Futures, 1926 (colour litho) by Barbier

Unchilled Enthusiasm, bathing in the Serpentine during the late frost (engraving)
1038667 Unchilled Enthusiasm, bathing in the Serpentine during the late frost (engraving) by May, Phil (1864-1903); Private Collection; (add.info.: Unchilled Enthusiasm)

Advert for the Macintosh Swimming Ring, 1926 Date: 1926

Christmas morning swim in the Serpentine
Page from the Illustrated Sporting and Dramatic News featuring various sketches of the Christmas morning swimming handicap in the Serpentine in Hyde Park

Advert for Gorringes womens bathing dresses & capes 1924
Selection of womens exclusive bathing dresses with separate knickers and capes. Date: 1924

The Mens Bath (engraving)
3646419 The Mens Bath (engraving) by Durer or Duerer, Albrecht (1471-1528) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Mens Bath)

The fury of a swan (Colour Litho)
2809228 The fury of a swan (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The fury of a swan)

Unchilled enthusiasm, winter bathing in the Serpentine (litho)
959138 Unchilled enthusiasm, winter bathing in the Serpentine (litho) by May, Phil (1864-1903); Private Collection; (add.info.: Unchilled enthusiasm, winter bathing in the Serpentine)

Unchilled enthusiasm, winter bathing in the Serpentine (litho)
959135 Unchilled enthusiasm, winter bathing in the Serpentine (litho) by May, Phil (1864-1903); Private Collection; (add.info.: Unchilled enthusiasm, winter bathing in the Serpentine)

The star of the first heat of the Ladies 220 yds. championship race at New Brighton Baths. Left to right:- H.M Yate (Port of Portsmouth S.C), D. Hutton (Border City S.C.), E.M.H Deane (Gt)

MYTTON / SHORT CUT HOME
JOHN MYTTON To win a bet that he could outride a friend this eccentric squire took a short cut through a lake despite the fact he couldnt swim. Date: 1796 - 1834

Advert for Gorringes womens bathing costumes 1927
One piece swimsuits and separate tunics with knickers in a variety of styles in different colours and patterns and also rubber caps with flowers, available at Gorringes, Buckingham Palace Road

Woman drying herself after a dip in the sea outside her hut
Woman drying herself with a beach towel after a dip in the sea In her trendy striped bathing costume) outside her hut which is named Burleigh after a village in Berkshire, England. Date: circa 1920s

Venetian Pools, Coral Gables, Florida, USA
Swimmers enjoying the Venetian Pools at Coral Gables, just south of Miami, Florida, USA. Date: 1952

The Bather, or The Diver, 1877 (oil on canvas)
XIR39902 The Bather, or The Diver, 1877 (oil on canvas) by Caillebotte, Gustave (1848-94); 75x95 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Agen, France; (add.info.: La Baignade ou Le Plongeur; ); French

Spyhopping Orca Killer Whale (Orca orcinus) near San Juan Island, WA State, USA

Bathing Beach of the Royal Muskoka Hotel, Canada
Children playing at the Bathing Beach of the Royal Muskoka Hotel, Canada, in and around the water and a canoe at the waters edge

Cloondara, Co Longford, Ireland; Town At The End Of The Grand Canal

Golden Retriever (Canis familiaris) jumping into a lake, side view

Advert for Kleinerts Roxy watertight bathing caps 1948
Wonderful to know that dive, swim under water, do-what-you-will, weraing a Roxy cap your hair just womn t get wet. Tucked away above a patent inner flange - a simple but perfect device that forms an

Canada, British Columbia, Johnstone Straight, Orcas (Orcinus orca)

South Africa, Cape Town. Two Oceans Aquarium. King penguin (captive) underwater

Bournemouth Sea Front
A crowded beach scene at Bournemouth. People sunbathe in deckchairs and swim in the sea

Webb in Mid-Channel
Captain Webb nears the French coast in the first successful attempt to swim the English Channel

Hippo (Hippopotamus amphibius), submerged, Kruger National Park, South Africa, Africa

Dead Sea, Jordan, Middle East

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Surfers on the beach at Perranporth, Perranzabuloe, Cornwall in June 1922. The crashing waves beckon them to dive into the refreshing embrace of the sea, their boards guiding them through exhilarating moments of freedom and adrenaline. In NA, USA, Alaska, sea otters gracefully glide through the icy waters, showcasing their agility as they hunt for food. These magnificent creatures are the largest members of the weasel family in North America and serve as a reminder of nature's remarkable diversity. The golden sands of Lagos in Algarve, Portugal offer an idyllic setting for beachgoers to take a dip and escape from reality. With crystal-clear waters stretching out before them against a backdrop of stunning cliffs and picturesque landscapes, it is impossible not to succumb to its allure. W. Heath Robinson humorously depicts yet another wash-out scenario where his comical contraptions fail miserably at achieving their intended purpose. His imaginative illustrations remind us that sometimes even our best-laid plans can go awry when it comes to water-related activities. From Noss Mayo across the water lies Newton Ferrers near Plymouth - a serene view that invites contemplation while appreciating nature's beauty. The calmness exuded by this scene serves as a gentle reminder that swimming can also be an opportunity for peaceful introspection amidst life's chaos. "The Water Cube National Aquatics Center" stands tall within Beijing's Olympic Park - an architectural marvel housing world-class swimming arenas where athletes push themselves beyond limits in pursuit of greatness. This iconic structure symbolizes human determination and showcases how swimming transcends boundaries both physically and metaphorically. Koi carp fish elegantly swim in pools adorned with vibrant colors reminiscent of floating artwork come alive beneath tranquil surfaces. Their graceful movements captivate observers' attention while serving as symbols of good fortune and prosperity in many cultures around the world.