Fisherwomen Collection

The Schleswig-Holstein Difficulty: Schleswig costumes, 1864. Creator: Unknown
The Schleswig-Holstein Difficulty: Schleswig costumes, 1864. 'Sand-eel fisher-girl of Blavand's Bay; peasant girl of Fohr in her Sunday attire; peasant woman of Ostenfeldt in her Sunday

Fisherwomen at Work
Saurabh Sirohiya

Costumes of Western India, fishwoman, 1876. Creator: Unknown
Costumes of Western India, fishwoman, 1876. Woman in....ordinary attire...belonging to the humbler orders of native society...copied, by permission of Dr

Group of Italian fisherwomen, 1835-1892. Creator: Karel Frans Philippeau
Group of Italian fisherwomen, 1835-1892

Fisherwomen mending fishing nets, 1872-1944. Creator: Frans Smissaert
Fisherwomen mending fishing nets, 1872-1944

Fisherwoman, 1880-1900. Creator: Marius van der Maarel
Fisherwoman, 1880-1900

Fishing Boats on the Beach with Fishermen and Women Sorting the Catch, 1835. Creator: Wijnand Nuyen
Fishing Boats on the Beach with Fishermen and Women Sorting the Catch, 1835

Caller Herrin, after James Clarke Hook, R.A. c1880-83. Creator: Otto Theodor Leyde
'Caller Herrin, after James Clarke Hook, R.A.'. From "Modern Artists" by F.G.Dumas. [J.S.Virtue & Co Ltd, London, c1880]

'Picture by W.H.Weatherhead, R.I. 1890. Creator: William Harris Weatherhead
'Picture by W.H.Weatherhead, R.I. 1890. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 42. July to December, 1890

Boulogne Fishwomen carrying the Luggage of the Nurses for the East, 1854. Creator: William Thomas
Boulogne Fishwomen carrying the Luggage of the Nurses for the East, 1854. British nurses attached to Florence Nightingale's staff travel via France to the hospital at Scutari during the Crimean

Low Tide at Susaki - A Set of Five (Shiohi goban no uchi), c. 1828/30. Creator: Utagawa Kuniyoshi
Low Tide at Susaki - A Set of Five (Shiohi goban no uchi), c. 1828/30. Detail from a larger artwork

Scottish herring girls in Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, circa 1936. Fisherwomen carrying a tub of herring on the quayside

Newhaven fishwives
Four fisherwomen dressed in traditional clothing. Date: late 1890s

A group of women standing over a couple of barrels cleaning fish. Date: 1908

Fishwives on the Beach (oil on canvas)
GLS224003 Fishwives on the Beach (oil on canvas) by Blommers or Bloomers, Bernardus Johannes (1845-1914); 28.2x40 cm; Art Gallery and Museum, Kelvingrove, Glasgow

Gossip, Katwyk, 1894 (halftone print)
2962669 Gossip, Katwyk, 1894 (halftone print) by Stieglitz, Alfred (1864-1946); 12.7x20.5 cm; Minneapolis Institute of Arts, MN, USA; © Minneapolis Institute of Art

The Lord Mayor of London at Boulogne, Fisherwomen presenting a Bouquet to the Lady Mayoress (engraving)
1053350 The Lord Mayor of London at Boulogne, Fisherwomen presenting a Bouquet to the Lady Mayoress (engraving) by Durand

On the River Yare, c. 1880 (w / c on paper)
BOU203045 On the River Yare, c.1880 (w/c on paper) by Robertson, Charles (1844-91); Private Collection; Bourne Gallery, Reigate, Surrey

Low Tide at Susaki - A Set of Five (Shiohi goban no uchi), c. 1828 / 30
Low Tide at Susaki - A Set of Five (Shiohi goban no uchi), c. 1828/30

Mrs. Logan and Two Unknown Women, Newhaven, 1843 / 47, printed c. 1916
Mrs. Logan and Two Unknown Women, Newhaven, 1843/47, printed c. 1916. Carbon print

Fishing, late 18th century. Creator: Kitagawa Utamaro
Fishing, late 18th century

The Lass that Baits the Line, 1885 (oil on canvas)
6198621 The Lass that Baits the Line, 1885 (oil on canvas) by Hunter, Colin (1841-1904); 101.6x71.1 cm; The McManus, Dundee

Auchmithie (w / c)
6198408 Auchmithie (w/c) by Herald, James Watterston (1859-1914); 23.2x19.1 cm; The McManus, Dundee, UK; (add.info.: James Watterston Herald (1859-1914)); Dundee Art Galleries and Museums; Scottish

Old Shore Head, Arbroath, 1889 (w / c)
6198396 Old Shore Head, Arbroath, 1889 (w/c) by Herald, James Watterston (1859-1914); 33x45.7 cm; The McManus, Dundee, UK; (add.info)

Queen Wilhelminas Accession, the Fete at Scheveningen (engraving)
1063767 Queen Wilhelminas Accession, the Fete at Scheveningen (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Queen Wilhelminas Accession, the Fete at Scheveningen)

Beer Street, illustration from Hogarth Restored: The Whole Works of the celebrated
STC451189 Beer Street, illustration from Hogarth Restored: The Whole Works of the celebrated William Hogarth, re-engraved by Thomas Cook, pub

Photograph showing a group of Scottish women standing over the barrels that are being packed with herring in brine, ready for export. Date: November1901

Scottish lasses knitting jerseys for the fishermen during their dinner hour. Date: November 1912

Herring Harvest in Great Yarmouth 1934
A small group of the 2, 000 Scottish herring gutters which came to Great Yarmouth in the October to earn some money. Date: October 1934

Scottish Fisher-Women in Great Yarmouth 1932
Scottish fisher lassies who came to Great Yarmouth for the herring harvest, sharing their biscuits with the lucky crew of the Cornstalk. Date: October 1932

Scottish Fisher-Woman in Great Yarmouth 1932
One of the 3, 000 Scottish women that came every year to Great Yarmouth in the herring harvest to gut fish in the months of October and November. Date: October 1932

Herring Harvest in Great Yarmouth 1932
Some of the 3, 000 Scottish women which could gut about forty fish a minute, arrived on the east coast of Great Yarmouth. Date: October 1932

One of the thousands of Scottish women that came to Great Yarmouth in the herring harvest to pack and gut fish in the months of October and November. Date: November 1910

Pecheuses de Crevettes (Shrimp Fisherwomen) (colour litho)
3098623 Pecheuses de Crevettes (Shrimp Fisherwomen) (colour litho) by Billet, Pierre Celestin (1837-1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pecheuses de Crevettes (Shrimp Fisherwomen)

Scotch Herring Women Workers 1902
Towns of Yarmouth and Lowesoft in the East Anglian ports were full of women from Scotland, coming down to help with the herring harvest in October and November

Beer Street, 1751 (engraving)
GHL195985 Beer Street, 1751 (engraving) by Hogarth, William (1697-1764); 56x45 cm; London Metropolitan Archives, City of London; eLondon Metropolitan Archives; English, out of copyright

Scene on the French coast (w / c)
AGN81831 Scene on the French coast (w/c) by Bonington, Richard Parkes (1802-28); 21x34.3 cm; Private Collection; Photo eAgnew s, London; English, out of copyright

The Mussel Gatherers, 19th century (etching)
6198637 The Mussel Gatherers, 19th century (etching) by Hunter, Colin (1841-1904); 21.2x31.4 cm; The McManus, Dundee, UK; (add.info)

A Market Boat, Holland, 1875 (etching)
6198572 A Market Boat, Holland, 1875 (etching) by Hook, James Clarke (1819-1907); 38.8x52 cm; The McManus, Dundee, UK; (add.info.: Orchar Collection); Dundee Art Galleries and Museums; English

The Bass Rock, 1869 (w / c)
6198029 The Bass Rock, 1869 (w/c) by Duncan, Edward (1803-82); 28.6x57.8 cm; The McManus, Dundee, UK; (add.info.: Orchar Collection); Dundee Art Galleries and Museums; English, out of copyright

Newhaven fishermen and fishwives 1862
A group of fishermen and fishwives in typical clothing worn at that time. 1862

Shoal of mackerel 1873
Fishermen bringing in their fresh catch of mackerel. Date: 1873

Scene at Berck-sur-Mer, Pas de Calais, Northern France, with fisherwomen in the sea with their nets, hunting for prawns. 1922

Helping Hands, 19th century (oil on canvas)
6198631 Helping Hands, 19th century (oil on canvas) by Hook, James Clarke (1819-1907); 51.4x85.1 cm; The McManus, Dundee, UK; (add.info)

Girl dressed as a matalote (colour litho)
3102593 Girl dressed as a matalote (colour litho) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Girl dressed as a matalote)

Killigrant (w / c & gouache on paper)
MGS225693 Killigrant (w/c & gouache on paper) by Browne, Richard (1776-1824); 28x22.3 cm; Private Collection; eMichael Graham-Stewart; Australian, out of copyright

Fisherfolk (oil on canvas)
TW426805 Fisherfolk (oil on canvas) by Thompson, Isa (Isa Jobling) (1851-1926); 121.6x91 cm; Laing Art Gallery, Newcastle-upon-Tyne

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In the early 1900s, a group of resilient Newhaven fishwives could be found standing over barrels, diligently cleaning fish. Their weathered hands and determined expressions spoke volumes about their hard work and dedication to their trade. A captivating oil on canvas painting titled "Fishwives on the Beach" immortalized these women in all their glory. Across the waters in Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, Scottish herring girls gathered circa 1936. These young women were known for their skillful gutting and packing of herring, contributing to the bustling fishing industry of that era. They formed a tight-knit community as they worked side by side. The power of female camaraderie was not limited to British shores alone; even across continents, women bonded over shared experiences. In Katwyk in 1894, captured through a halftone print titled "Gossip, " fisherwomen engaged in lively conversations while going about their daily tasks. Historical engravings tell tales beyond borders too. The Lord Mayor of London visited Boulogne where he was presented with a bouquet by local Fisherwomen. This engraving showcased the respect and appreciation bestowed upon these hardworking individuals who played an essential role in sustaining coastal communities. On the River Yare around 1880, watercolor on paper depicted scenes filled with life as fishermen and fisherwomen navigated its currents together. Their synchronized efforts ensured bountiful catches for all. Traveling back further in time to Japan during late 18th century Abalone Divers could be seen diving deep into treacherous waters for precious seafood delicacies such as abalone shells under Kitagawa Utamaro's artistic eye. Utamaro's talent also brought forth another masterpiece called "Low Tide at Susaki - A Set of Five. " This woodblock print series from c. 1828/30 showcased vibrant scenes featuring hardworking Japanese fisherwomen amidst the ebb and flow of the tide. Closer to home, Mrs.