Fisherman Collection (page 8)

The Legendary consecration of Westminster Abbey, The Fisherman's Vision
2915353 The Legendary consecration of Westminster Abbey, The Fisherman's Vision. Legend says that a shrine was first built where the Abbey is now located in 616 on a site then known as Thorney

The center of Como near Plinius Hotel. In the background the Caffe dei Bagni
3562994 The center of Como near Plinius Hotel. In the background the Caffe dei Bagni by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Como 1900-1905 Photographer)

The Fables of La Fontaine: The Little Fish and the Fisherman (engraving)
8669321 The Fables of La Fontaine: The Little Fish and the Fisherman (engraving) by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Little Fish and the Fisherman)

Coastwise: Mending Nets (b/w photo)
8671439 Coastwise: Mending Nets (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mending Nets)

A Moment of Peril (chromolitho)
8672577 A Moment of Peril (chromolitho) by Hemy, Thomas Marie Madawaska (1852-1937) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Moment of Peril. fishermen struggling with a sail in a storm)

Sponge fishing, Syria (engraving)
8677053 Sponge fishing, Syria (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sponge fishing, Syria: preparing the sponges for market)

Fishermen of the Wadden Sea, Germany (colour litho)
8663649 Fishermen of the Wadden Sea, Germany (colour litho) by Saltzmann, Carl (1847-1923); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fishermen of the Wadden Sea, Germany)

Channel Gotha, Gamla, Trollhattan, Sweden
3569292 Channel Gotha, Gamla, Trollhattan, Sweden by Unknown photographer, (19th century); (add.info.: Trollhattan, Sweden 1890-1900 Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives, Florence

Jenkins told Nora and Hugh about his boyhood (colour litho)
8641348 Jenkins told Nora and Hugh about his boyhood (colour litho) by Barnes, Robert (1840-95); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jenkins told Nora and Hugh about his boyhood)

"Jimmie," the famous fisherman of the Maine Coast (b/w photo)
8652880 "Jimmie," the famous fisherman of the Maine Coast (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Fishing (colour litho)
8656907 Fishing (colour litho) by Browne, Tom (1872-1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fishing. Illustrated sports. Man falling over in the river having caught a large fish)

Fishing off Scarborough, 1882 (graphite & w/c on paper)
5859659 Fishing off Scarborough, 1882 (graphite & w/c on paper) by Homer, Winslow (1836-1910); The Art Institute of Chicago, IL, USA; (add.info.: by Winslow Homer).

Dwarf fishing, c.1930 (illustration)
8698318 Dwarf fishing, c.1930 (illustration); (add.info.: Literature. Fairy Tales. A dwarf fishing. Illustration, France, ca 1930.); © Archives Charmet.

The Kennet below Ramsbury (b/w photo)
5987150 The Kennet below Ramsbury (b/w photo) by Barton, Edward Alfred (1864-1953); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Kennet below Ramsbury)

Grayling time above Romsey on the Test (b/w photo)
5987143 Grayling time above Romsey on the Test (b/w photo) by Barton, Edward Alfred (1864-1953); Private Collection; (add.info.: Grayling time above Romsey on the Test)

Tumbling Bay, On a Carrier of the Test below Fullerton (b/w photo)
5987131 Tumbling Bay, On a Carrier of the Test below Fullerton (b/w photo) by Barton, Edward Alfred (1864-1953); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tumbling Bay)

Sponge fishing. Sponge fishermen, 1880 (engraving)
6426189 Sponge fishing. Sponge fishermen, 1880 (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sponge fishing. Sponge fishermen, 1880 (engraving)); Photo ©Jaime Abecasis.

Shark Fishing, Nassau Bar, publ. 1887 (print)
2603567 Shark Fishing, Nassau Bar, publ. 1887 (print) by American School, (19th century); (add.info.: After a sketch by Winslow Homer. From 'The Century Magazine', published 1887).

"La peche au thon a Cadiz (Cadix)" Gravure du 18eme siecle
AIS5374087 "La peche au thon a Cadiz (Cadix)" Gravure du 18eme siecle; © Iberfoto.

Dutch ship and fishing boat in the breeze
MMM5459340 Dutch ship and fishing boat in the breeze by Vroom, Hendrick Cornelisz (1566-1640); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Dutch ship and fishing boat in the breeze)

Five fishermen carrying a fishing boat on the beach, c.1910-11 (b/w photo)
MMM5479196 Five fishermen carrying a fishing boat on the beach, c.1910-11 (b/w photo); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Five fishermen carrying a fishing boat on the beach)

Children with their feet in the water on the beach, trying fishing on foot
MMM5479187 Children with their feet in the water on the beach, trying fishing on foot, alongside a fisherman who wields a large net, in Scarborough, Yorkshire (England)

The construction site of a boat, on the beach of Cancale (France), with a young woman
MMM5466481 The construction site of a boat, on the beach of Cancale (France), with a young woman, dressed in a traditional costume, a blue serge skirt and a gray and white striped shirt

Spinning at Leckford (b/w photo)
5987156 Spinning at Leckford (b/w photo) by Barton, Edward Alfred (1864-1953); Private Collection; (add.info.: Spinning at Leckford)

Boot Island below Stockbridge on the Test (b/w photo)
5987144 Boot Island below Stockbridge on the Test (b/w photo) by Barton, Edward Alfred (1864-1953); Private Collection; (add.info.: Boot Island below Stockbridge on the Test)

A Misty Autumn Morning on the Test (b/w photo)
5987139 A Misty Autumn Morning on the Test (b/w photo) by Barton, Edward Alfred (1864-1953); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Misty Autumn Morning on the Test)

May-Fly Time on the Test (b/w photo)
5987135 May-Fly Time on the Test (b/w photo) by Barton, Edward Alfred (1864-1953); Private Collection; (add.info.: May-Fly Time on the Test)

The Test Valley from Chilbolton Down (b/w photo)
5987133 The Test Valley from Chilbolton Down (b/w photo) by Barton, Edward Alfred (1864-1953); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Test Valley from Chilbolton Down)

On the Itchen below Winchester (b/w photo)
5987172 On the Itchen below Winchester (b/w photo) by Barton, Edward Alfred (1864-1953); Private Collection; (add.info.: On the Itchen below Winchester)

Cows crossing the Nadder (b/w photo)
5987160 Cows crossing the Nadder (b/w photo) by Barton, Edward Alfred (1864-1953); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cows crossing the Nadder)

Fishing boat pulling its nets on the beach in the wind, on the Dutch coast
MMM5459949 Fishing boat pulling its nets on the beach in the wind, on the Dutch coast. Oil on canvas, 17th century, by Willem van de Velde (1633-1707)

A Cornish fishing boat in heavy seas
5312001 A Cornish fishing boat in heavy seas; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a Cornish fishing boat in heavy seas: this boat was used a Seine net. Dated 19th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Engraving depicting Alfred Johnson fighting off a Shark during his single-handed voyage across the Atlantic Ocean
5309054 Engraving depicting Alfred Johnson fighting off a Shark during his single-handed voyage across the Atlantic Ocean; (add.info)

The crew of the Caister lifeboat rescuing a survivor from a fishing smack wrecked on the Barber Sand, 1850
3331016 The crew of the Caister lifeboat rescuing a survivor from a fishing smack wrecked on the Barber Sand, 1850; (add.info)

Cod fisheries at St Peter's, Newfoundland (engraving)
8676945 Cod fisheries at St Peter's, Newfoundland (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cod fisheries at St Peter's, Newfoundland)

Sorting oysters harvested near San Francisco (b/w photo)
8663860 Sorting oysters harvested near San Francisco (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sorting oysters harvested from beds near San Francisco)

Coastwise: St Ives (b/w photo)
8671436 Coastwise: St Ives (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Ives. Illustration for one of a set of 48 cigarette cards on the subject of)

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An Estuary Scene with Fisherman, second quarter of 1600s (oil on wood)
XOS5883936 An Estuary Scene with Fisherman, second quarter of 1600s (oil on wood) by Camphuysen, Rafel Govertsz (1598-1657); 24x33 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

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You should've seen the one that got away! (colour litho)
8656557 You should've seen the one that got away! (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: "You should've seen the one that got away)

The fisherman III
Tal Paz-Fridman

The fisherman IV
Tal Paz-Fridman

Unwelcome news (engraving)
8635269 Unwelcome news (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Unwelcome news; man reading a sign that says fishing is prohibited)

Fishermen father and son saying goodbye to their family (engraving)
8635201 Fishermen father and son saying goodbye to their family (engraving) by Wimperis, Edmund Morison (1835-1900) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

All hands to the pumps! (colour litho)
8635195 All hands to the pumps! (colour litho) by Cameron, John (1872-c.1931); Private Collection; (add.info.: All hands to the pumps! Fishing boat in a storm)

Pictures of Popular People: The Fisherman (engraving)
8673685 Pictures of Popular People: The Fisherman (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Fisherman)

Kalk Bay
Shot by Clint

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Fisherman: Masters of the Sea From the rugged shores of Skegness to the tranquil waters of Dalawella, fishermen have long been an emblem of resilience and adventure. Inspired by John Hassall's iconic artwork "Skegness is SO Bracing, " we delve into the captivating world of these seafaring heroes. In Newfoundland, Canada, where vast cod fisheries once thrived, brave fishermen battled treacherous waves to bring home their bountiful catch. Their tireless efforts sustained communities and shaped a nation's identity. The products of this land still bear witness to their legacy. Traveling southward, we find ourselves in St Ives, Cornwall - a haven for artists and fishing enthusiasts alike. Alfred Wallis' quaint cottage stands as a testament to the intimate connection between fishermen and their coastal homes. Through his artistry, he immortalized their way of life with every brushstroke. Venturing further into artistic realms, William Heath Robinson's whimsical illustration "A Decided Catch" showcases the ingenuity that often accompanies a fisherman's pursuit. With elaborate contraptions designed to outsmart even the most elusive prey, these resourceful individuals prove that there are no limits when it comes to securing a successful haul. At Beesands in Start Bay, Devon, we witness scenes filled with camaraderie as fishermen gather on sun-kissed shores before embarking on daring voyages across unpredictable tides. Their unwavering determination echoes through time as they navigate both literal and metaphorical storms in search of abundance. Across continents and oceans lies Sri Lanka's Dalawella beach – home to stilt fishermen who defy gravity while casting their nets amidst breathtaking sunsets over the Indian Ocean. These skilled practitioners embody tradition passed down through generations; they stand tall against crashing waves symbolizing strength rooted deep within cultural heritage. The allure extends beyond Europe’s borders as Boulogne sur Mer beckons with its vibrant poster advertising.