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"Fisher Folk: A Glimpse into the Timeless Art of Fishing" Step back in time and immerse yourself in the captivating world through a collection of remarkable artworks

Background imageFisher Folk Collection: A Days Sport

A Days Sport
OJ26314 A Days Sport by Cornaro, V.; Private Collection; © Ackermann Johnson

Background imageFisher Folk Collection: Snowdon from Llyn Nantlle, North Wales, c. 1765-67 (oil on canvas)

Snowdon from Llyn Nantlle, North Wales, c. 1765-67 (oil on canvas)
3743930 Snowdon from Llyn Nantlle, North Wales, c.1765-67 (oil on canvas) by Wilson, Richard (1713/14-82); 104.1x127 cm; Nottingham City Museums and Galleries (Nottingham Castle)

Background imageFisher Folk Collection: Ireland: the Fishermans Paradise, 1926 (colour litho)

Ireland: the Fishermans Paradise, 1926 (colour litho)
3086533 Ireland: the Fishermans Paradise, 1926 (colour litho) by Collins, William Wiehe (1862-1951); 100x124.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageFisher Folk Collection: Fishermen of sand, 1884 (oil on canvas)

Fishermen of sand, 1884 (oil on canvas)
3497506 Fishermen of sand, 1884 (oil on canvas) by Oca Bianca, Angelo dall (1858-1942); 71.5x110.5 cm; Fondazione Cariplo, Milan, Lombardy

Background imageFisher Folk Collection: Marche au poissons sur la plage (Fish market at seashore). Peinture d Isaak Willaerts (1620-1693)

Marche au poissons sur la plage (Fish market at seashore). Peinture d Isaak Willaerts (1620-1693)
FIA5335660 Marche au poissons sur la plage (Fish market at seashore). Peinture d Isaak Willaerts (1620-1693). Huile sur bois, 35, 5 x 67 cm, vers 1640. art hollandais du 17e siecle

Background imageFisher Folk Collection: 'La partie de peche'(Fishing party) jeunes bourgeois en habits du dimanche tenant des cannes a peche

"La partie de peche"(Fishing party) jeunes bourgeois en habits du dimanche tenant des cannes a peche
FIA5329937 " La partie de peche" (Fishing party) jeunes bourgeois en habits du dimanche tenant des cannes a peche

Background imageFisher Folk Collection: 'La berge'(The coast) Paysage de bord de fleuve avec un pecheur et une paysanne

"La berge"(The coast) Paysage de bord de fleuve avec un pecheur et une paysanne
FIA5326186 " La berge" (The coast) Paysage de bord de fleuve avec un pecheur et une paysanne. Peinture de Charles Barthelemy Jean Durupt (1804-1838)

Background imageFisher Folk Collection: The tuna fish mattanza in Solanto at the presence of the royal family, 1819 (oil on canvas)

The tuna fish mattanza in Solanto at the presence of the royal family, 1819 (oil on canvas)
6200624 The tuna fish mattanza in Solanto at the presence of the royal family, 1819 (oil on canvas) by Albertis, Paolo de (1770-1844); Museo Nazionale di San Martino & Certosa, Naples, Campania

Background imageFisher Folk Collection: Near Dalyminy, Llyn, North Wales, 1827 (oil on canvas)

Near Dalyminy, Llyn, North Wales, 1827 (oil on canvas)
6200338 Near Dalyminy, Llyn, North Wales, 1827 (oil on canvas) by Young, William (1796-1869); 61.5x47.2 cm; The McManus, Dundee, UK; Dundee Art Galleries and Museums

Background imageFisher Folk Collection: The Tees: The Tees at Ovington, c. 1880 (etching)

The Tees: The Tees at Ovington, c. 1880 (etching)
6200197 The Tees: The Tees at Ovington, c.1880 (etching) by Slocombe, Edward (1850-1915); 22.9x17.8 cm; The McManus, Dundee, UK; (add.info.: Orchar Collection); Dundee Art Galleries and Museums

Background imageFisher Folk Collection: The skeleton of Death slashes a fishwife with a scythe. 1792. 1926 (engraving)

The skeleton of Death slashes a fishwife with a scythe. 1792. 1926 (engraving)
7234870 The skeleton of Death slashes a fishwife with a scythe. 1792. 1926 (engraving) by Chodowiecki, Daniel Nikolaus (1726-1801); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageFisher Folk Collection: Gandia, Spain, 1896 (w / c)

Gandia, Spain, 1896 (w / c)
6200096 Gandia, Spain, 1896 (w/c) by Pollock, John Francis (1855-1923); 21.6x28.6 cm; The McManus, Dundee, UK; Dundee Art Galleries and Museums

Background imageFisher Folk Collection: Les pecheurs (The Fishermen). Peinture de Simon Mathurin Lantarat (1729-1778). Huile sur toile

Les pecheurs (The Fishermen). Peinture de Simon Mathurin Lantarat (1729-1778). Huile sur toile. Art francais, Rococo
FIA5326378 Les pecheurs (The Fishermen). Peinture de Simon Mathurin Lantarat (1729-1778). Huile sur toile. Art francais, Rococo

Background imageFisher Folk Collection: A Wooded Landscape with a Peasant Couple by a Tomb and Fishermen by a Waterfall (oil)

A Wooded Landscape with a Peasant Couple by a Tomb and Fishermen by a Waterfall (oil)
327480 A Wooded Landscape with a Peasant Couple by a Tomb and Fishermen by a Waterfall (oil) by Huysums, Jan van (1682-1749); Private Collection

Background imageFisher Folk Collection: Idle Hours (w / c on paper)

Idle Hours (w / c on paper)
CH203846 Idle Hours (w/c on paper) by Hassam, Childe Frederick (1859-1935); Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images

Background imageFisher Folk Collection: A fishwife selling shellfish on a Kent beach. 1831 (engraving)

A fishwife selling shellfish on a Kent beach. 1831 (engraving)
7234804 A fishwife selling shellfish on a Kent beach. 1831 (engraving) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A fishwife selling shellfish on a Kent beach)

Background imageFisher Folk Collection: Chinese fishermen and their cormorants, 18th century. 1822 (engraving)

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)

Background imageFisher Folk Collection: Old Jetty, Broughty Ferry [or Baiting the Line ], 19th century (oil on canvas)

Old Jetty, Broughty Ferry [or Baiting the Line ], 19th century (oil on canvas)
6198909 Old Jetty, Broughty Ferry [or Baiting the Line ], 19th century (oil on canvas) by McGillivray, George (fl.1838-51); 39.1x58.7 cm; The McManus, Dundee, UK; (add.info.: George McGillivray (fl)

Background imageFisher Folk Collection: Romania: Fisherman on the Danube (b / w photo)

Romania: Fisherman on the Danube (b / w photo)
6017341 Romania: Fisherman on the Danube (b/w photo) by Hielscher, Kurt (1881-1948); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fisherman on the Danube)

Background imageFisher Folk Collection: Urashima and the Sea Kings daughter, illustration from The Myths and Legends of Japan by F

Urashima and the Sea Kings daughter, illustration from The Myths and Legends of Japan by F
STC323799 Urashima and the Sea Kings daughter, illustration from The Myths and Legends of Japan by F. Hadland Davis, 1918 (colour litho) by Paul

Background imageFisher Folk Collection: Fisherman of Hastings, Kent, England, 1800s. 1821 (engraving)

Fisherman of Hastings, Kent, England, 1800s. 1821 (engraving)
7234189 Fisherman of Hastings, Kent, England, 1800s. 1821 (engraving) by Alexander, William (1767-1816) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fisherman of Hastings, Kent, 1800s)

Background imageFisher Folk Collection: A Fisherman of Urk, Zuyder Zee (colour litho)

A Fisherman of Urk, Zuyder Zee (colour litho)
7152677 A Fisherman of Urk, Zuyder Zee (colour litho) by Edwards, George Wharton (1859-1950); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Fisherman of Urk, Zuyder Zee)

Background imageFisher Folk Collection: Whaling fleet off Greenland in the 18th century (engraving)

Whaling fleet off Greenland in the 18th century (engraving)
7212129 Whaling fleet off Greenland in the 18th century (engraving) by Meulen, Sieuwert van der (1663-1730); (add.info.: Whaling fleet off Greenland in the 18th century)

Background imageFisher Folk Collection: An Allegory of The Four Elements: Water (oil on panel)

An Allegory of The Four Elements: Water (oil on panel)
5947307 An Allegory of The Four Elements: Water (oil on panel) by Teniers, David the Younger (1610-90) (follower of); 24x19 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: One of a set of four)

Background imageFisher Folk Collection: Floor mosaic depicting fishermen and putti (mosaic)

Floor mosaic depicting fishermen and putti (mosaic)
3961217 Floor mosaic depicting fishermen and putti (mosaic) by Roman, (4th century AD); Villa Romana del Casale, Piazza Armerina, Sicily, Italy; (add.info.: Piazza Armerina, Roman Villa of Casale)

Background imageFisher Folk Collection: The distant tragedies, fishermen of lost, and largely dead seals, over ice floes... (colour litho)

The distant tragedies, fishermen of lost, and largely dead seals, over ice floes... (colour litho)
2815637 The distant tragedies, fishermen of lost, and largely dead seals, over ice floes... (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The distant tragedies)

Background imageFisher Folk Collection: The tuna fish mattanza in Solanto at the presence of the royal family, 1819 (oil on canvas)

The tuna fish mattanza in Solanto at the presence of the royal family, 1819 (oil on canvas)
6200623 The tuna fish mattanza in Solanto at the presence of the royal family, 1819 (oil on canvas) by Albertis, Paolo de (1770-1844); Museo Nazionale di San Martino & Certosa, Naples, Campania

Background imageFisher Folk Collection: Whaling fleet off Greenland in the 18th century (engraving)

Whaling fleet off Greenland in the 18th century (engraving)
7212132 Whaling fleet off Greenland in the 18th century (engraving) by Meulen, Sieuwert van der (1663-1730); (add.info.: Whaling fleet off Greenland in the 18th century)

Background imageFisher Folk Collection: Churchill with a skate (pen & ink and crayon on paper)

Churchill with a skate (pen & ink and crayon on paper)
OJ451929 Churchill with a skate (pen & ink and crayon on paper) by Nicholson, William (1872-1949); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Winston Churchill (1874-1965); English politician

Background imageFisher Folk Collection: He drew her and the baby safe upon a ledge of rock (colour litho)

He drew her and the baby safe upon a ledge of rock (colour litho)
STC445073 He drew her and the baby safe upon a ledge of rock (colour litho) by Davie, Howard (fl.1914-44); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageFisher Folk Collection: Switzerland: Fisherman on the Lake of Zoug, looking towards the Rigi (b / w photo)

Switzerland: Fisherman on the Lake of Zoug, looking towards the Rigi (b / w photo)
7183438 Switzerland: Fisherman on the Lake of Zoug, looking towards the Rigi (b/w photo) by Gaberell, Jean (1887-1949); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fisherman on the Lake of Zoug)

Background imageFisher Folk Collection: A Two Decker Leaving Port with Other Warships Anchored in the Roadstead (oil)

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

Background imageFisher Folk Collection: Fishwife at Billingsgate Market, London, 1800s. 1821 (engraving)

Fishwife at Billingsgate Market, London, 1800s. 1821 (engraving)
7234180 Fishwife at Billingsgate Market, London, 1800s. 1821 (engraving) by Alexander, William (1767-1816) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fishwife at Billingsgate Market, London, 1800s)

Background imageFisher Folk Collection: Young Fishermen, 1855 (oil on canvas)

Young Fishermen, 1855 (oil on canvas)
6200625 Young Fishermen, 1855 (oil on canvas) by Induno, Domenico (1815-78); Private Collection; (add.info.: Domenico Induno: " Giovani pescatori", olio su tela, 1855.); Ghigo Roli

Background imageFisher Folk Collection: The tuna fish mattanza in Solanto at the presence of the royal family, 1819 (oil on canvas)

The tuna fish mattanza in Solanto at the presence of the royal family, 1819 (oil on canvas)
6200622 The tuna fish mattanza in Solanto at the presence of the royal family, 1819 (oil on canvas) by Albertis, Paolo de (1770-1844); Museo Nazionale di San Martino & Certosa, Naples, Campania

Background imageFisher Folk Collection: Mains Castle, 1886 (w / c)

Mains Castle, 1886 (w / c)
6200209 Mains Castle, 1886 (w/c) by Shields, Douglas Gordon (1888-1943); 26x45.7 cm; The McManus, Dundee, UK; Dundee Art Galleries and Museums

Background imageFisher Folk Collection: 'We had a very good morning in Porkinss boat'(colour litho)

"We had a very good morning in Porkinss boat"(colour litho)
6013985 " We had a very good morning in Porkinss boat" (colour litho) by Hassall, John (1868-1948); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageFisher Folk Collection: Map of Pacific ocean with a Whale between the American continent and Japan - 1588

Map of Pacific ocean with a Whale between the American continent and Japan - 1588
AIS5350357 Map of Pacific ocean with a Whale between the American continent and Japan - 1588 by Plantin, Christophe (1414 or 1420-1589); Biblioteca Universidad, Salamanca

Background imageFisher Folk Collection: Corea in Times of Peace (engraving)

Corea in Times of Peace (engraving)
1047986 Corea in Times of Peace (engraving) by Durand, Godefroy (1832-1896); Private Collection; (add.info.: Corea in Times of Peace)

Background imageFisher Folk Collection: Roundel depicting the Miraculous Draught of Fishes, late 12th century (stained glass)

Roundel depicting the Miraculous Draught of Fishes, late 12th century (stained glass)
XCF324380 Roundel depicting the Miraculous Draught of Fishes, late 12th century (stained glass) by English School, (12th century); Canterbury Cathedral, Canterbury, Kent

Background imageFisher Folk Collection: Vittore Grubicy, Fishing Child

Vittore Grubicy, Fishing Child
7227569 Vittore Grubicy, Fishing Child by Grubicy de Dragon, Vittore (1851-1920); Private Collection; (add.info.: Milan, Private Collection, Vittore Grubicy, Child fishing); Photo © Mauro Ranzani

Background imageFisher Folk Collection: The Carta della Catena showing a panorama of Florence, 1490 (detail)

The Carta della Catena showing a panorama of Florence, 1490 (detail)
BAT160798 The Carta della Catena showing a panorama of Florence, 1490 (detail) by Italian School, (15th century); Museo di Firenze Com era, Florence, Italy; Photo © Nicolo Orsi Battaglini

Background imageFisher Folk Collection: Newlyn Harbour: Mending the Nets

Newlyn Harbour: Mending the Nets
TAY45180 Newlyn Harbour: Mending the Nets by Harvey, Harold (1874-1941); Private Collection; © Taylor Gallery, London, UK

Background imageFisher Folk Collection: Ms. De Sphaera fol. 13r Work and Play in the Countryside, 1470 (vellum)

Ms. De Sphaera fol. 13r Work and Play in the Countryside, 1470 (vellum)
XOT361215 Ms. De Sphaera fol.13r Work and Play in the Countryside, 1470 (vellum) by Italian School, (15th century); Biblioteca Estense, Modena, Emilia-Romagna

Background imageFisher Folk Collection: Gigantic 'Cuttle-fish'hooked by the French Steamer 'Alecton'in the coast off Tenerife in 1861

Gigantic "Cuttle-fish"hooked by the French Steamer "Alecton"in the coast off Tenerife in 1861
473212 Gigantic " Cuttle-fish" hooked by the French Steamer " Alecton" in the coast off Tenerife in 1861, 1881 (litho) by British School

Background imageFisher Folk Collection: Ms Hunter 229 f. 13v The Incredulity of St. Thomas and Christ Walking on Water

Ms Hunter 229 f. 13v The Incredulity of St. Thomas and Christ Walking on Water, from the Hunterian Psalter, c
GUL175494 Ms Hunter 229 f.13v The Incredulity of St. Thomas and Christ Walking on Water, from the Hunterian Psalter, c.1170 (pen & ink and tempera on vellum) by English School

Background imageFisher Folk Collection: A view of Langdale, c. 1827-90 (oil on canvas)

A view of Langdale, c. 1827-90 (oil on canvas)
7240831 A view of Langdale, c.1827-90 (oil on canvas) by Aspland, Theophil-Lindsey (1807-90); 63x92.7 cm; The Weston Park Foundation, Shropshire

Background imageFisher Folk Collection: Boat on the beach (oil on canvas)

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)



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"Fisher Folk: A Glimpse into the Timeless Art of Fishing" Step back in time and immerse yourself in the captivating world through a collection of remarkable artworks. From the vibrant oil paintings to intricate vellum illustrations, these masterpieces transport us to different corners of the globe, showcasing the lives and struggles of those who depend on the sea. In "Towing in the boat, Valencia Beach, 1916, " we witness a scene filled with determination as fishermen battle against turbulent waves to bring their precious catch ashore. The artist's skillful brushstrokes capture both their physical strength and unwavering spirit. Traveling further back in time, "The River Tees at Rokeby, Yorkshire, c. 1860" reveals a serene landscape where fishermen patiently cast their lines into calm waters. This tranquil moment reminds us that fishing is not only about sustenance but also an art form deeply connected to nature's rhythm. Inspired by Rudyard Kipling's enchanting tales from "Just So Stories, " Naples comes alive through vivid gouache strokes on paper. Here we find bustling fish markets and skilled fisherwomen expertly handling their bountiful catches—a testament to generations passing down knowledge and skills. Alexander Vasilievich Shevchenko's masterpiece "Les pecheuses" transports us to early 20th-century Russia. With bold brushwork and rich colors, he portrays women engaged in traditional fishing practices—strong figures defying societal norms while contributing significantly to their communities' livelihoods. Venturing across continents, we encounter Newfoundland's treacherous waters depicted in "Hunting porpoises off Newfoundland. " Through meticulous chromolithography techniques, this artwork highlights both danger and resilience as fishermen navigate perilous seas for survival. Switching mediums yet again brings us face-to-face with lithographic mastery in "Tunny Fishing: The Slaughter.