Sailing Barge Collection

Topsail barge under sail on the Thames, London, c1905

Sailing-barge race on the Thames, 1864. Creator: Edwin Weedon
Sailing-barge race on the Thames, 1864. 'A novel kind of sailing-match...was that which took place on the Thames, on Friday week under the auspices of the Prince of Wales Yacht Club

Seas off the Coast, with Spritsail Barge, 1697. Creator: Ludolf Bakhuizen
Seas off the Coast, with Spritsail Barge, 1697

Accident at the Entry Lock of the East India Docks, Blackwall, 1858. Creator: Unknown
Accident at the Entry Lock of the East India Docks, Blackwall, [London], 1858. The vessels were the brig Ocean, of Shoreham, bound to Swansea, with a cargo of copper ore, and the collier brig Lustre

Sailing barges on the water in front of a Dutch town, 1758-1815. Creator: Nicolaas Wicart
Sailing barges on the water in front of a Dutch town, 1758-1815

Quiet inland waterway with mooring boat, 1758-1815. Creator: Nicolaas Wicart
Quiet inland waterway with mooring boat, 1758-1815

Overschie in the Moonlight, 1871. Creator: Johan Barthold Jongkind
Overschie in the Moonlight, 1871

Moored barges on a snowy canal, 1870-1923. Creator: Willem Witsen
Moored barges on a snowy canal, 1870-1923

Moored barges, 1870-1923. Creator: Willem Witsen
Moored barges, 1870-1923

Oude Schans in Amsterdam, 1870-1923. Creator: Willem Witsen
Oude Schans in Amsterdam, 1870-1923

Three-masters and Dutch sailing barge in the open sea, 1830-1880. Creator: Thomas Sewell Robins
Three-masters and Dutch sailing barge in the open sea, 1830-1880

The town of Schoonhoven on the River Rhine in Holland, 1787. Creator: Jan Brandes
The town of Schoonhoven on the River Rhine in Holland, 1787. View of Schoonhoven from the other side of the Lek river, with barge and rowing boat by the river bank

Ships in front of a walled city at sunset, 1730-1771. Creator: Jan Matthias Cok
Ships in front of a walled city at sunset, 1730-1771

Ships at the port of Vlissingen, 1814. Creator: Francois Louis Thomas Francia
Ships at the port of Vlissingen, 1814

View in Brugge, 1828-1897. Creator: Adrianus Eversen
View in Brugge, 1828-1897

Watercourse with Sail Barges, 1885-1912. Creator: Johann Eduard Karsen
Watercourse with Sail Barges, 1885-1912

The Kostverloren Canal in Amsterdam (looking north?), 1915. Creator: Rik Wouters
The Kostverloren Canal in Amsterdam (looking north?), 1915

Houses along a River, 1770-1814. Creator: Jonas Zeuner
Houses along a River, 1770-1814

Hojbro Plads, a Market Place in Copenhagen, 1844. Creator: Sally Henriques
Hojbro Plads, a Market Place in Copenhagen, 1844

Boats Braydon, 1825. Creator: Joseph Stannard
Boats Braydon, 1825

On the Thames, n.d. Creator: William Leighton Leitch
On the Thames, n.d

On the Thames, n.d. Creator: William Leighton Leitch
On the Thames, n.d

The Little Barge, Chelsea, 1888-89. Creator: Theodore Roussel
The Little Barge, Chelsea, 1888-89

Battersea from Chelsea, 1888-89. Creator: Theodore Roussel
Battersea from Chelsea, 1888-89

Bideford Bridge from River Bank, 1860 / 94. Creator: Francis Bedford
Bideford Bridge from River Bank, 1860/94. Albumen print

Old Hungerford Bridge, 1861. Creator: James Abbott McNeill Whistler
Old Hungerford Bridge, 1861

Vauxhall Bridge, 1861. Creator: James Abbott McNeill Whistler
Vauxhall Bridge, 1861

Barges, Dordrecht, 1884. Creator: James Abbott McNeill Whistler
Barges, Dordrecht, 1884

View of Bordeaux across the Garonne, pub. 1890-1900 (chromolitho)
3704736 View of Bordeaux across the Garonne, pub.1890-1900 (chromolitho) by French Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; French, out of copyright

Vue d Amsterdam No. 10. De Haringspakkerstoren. La Tour dite aux Harengs
1121990 Vue d Amsterdam No.10. De Haringspakkerstoren. La Tour dite aux Harengs, 1825 (hand-coloured engraving) by Kruyff

The Marigold Family on a Party of Pleasure, or effect of a Storm in the little Bay of
3085940 The Marigold Family on a Party of Pleasure, or effect of a Storm in the little Bay of Biscay, from The English Spy, pub

Fontarabia, from Sketches of scenery in the Basque provinces of Spain
3472009 Fontarabia, from Sketches of scenery in the Basque provinces of Spain, with a selection of national music A... pub

St Cloud, Water Engine, illustration from Versailles, Paris and Saint Denis
3250806 St Cloud, Water Engine, illustration from Versailles, Paris and Saint Denis, pub. 1809 (aquatint) by Nattes, John Claude (c.1765-1822) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

A Sailing Barge on the Thames (engraving)
6003493 A Sailing Barge on the Thames (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Sailing Barge on the Thames. Illustration for Chatterbox (1901)

Vue d Amsterdam No. 36. Het Zeeregt en Kamperhoofd. Le Quai dit Zeeregt ou Kamperhoofd
1122018 Vue d Amsterdam No.36. Het Zeeregt en Kamperhoofd. Le Quai dit Zeeregt ou Kamperhoofd. Le Quai dit Zeeregt ou Kamperhoofd, 1825 (hand-coloured engraving) by Kruyff

Vue d Amsterdam No. 30. De Fransche Schouwburg. Le Spectacle francais
1122011 Vue d Amsterdam No.30. De Fransche Schouwburg. Le Spectacle franAzais, 1825 (hand-coloured engraving) by Kruyff, Cornelis de (1771-1851/54) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Vue d Amsterdam No. 24. De groote Beurs, tezien van den kant van t Kaagsche veer
1122005 Vue d Amsterdam No.24. De groote Beurs, tezien van den kant van t Kaagsche veer. La grande Bourse, prise du Rok-in, 1825 (hand-coloured engraving) by Kruyff

Vue d Amsterdam No. 26. De Portugeesche Jooden Kerk. La Sijnagogue Portugaise
1122007 Vue d Amsterdam No.26. De Portugeesche Jooden Kerk. La Sijnagogue Portugaise, 1825 (hand-coloured engraving) by Kruyff

Vue d Amsterdam No. 14. De Haarlemmer Poort van buiten te zien
1121994 Vue d Amsterdam No.14. De Haarlemmer Poort van buiten te zien. La Porte de Haarlem prise du dehors, 1825 (hand-coloured engraving) by Kruyff

Vue d Amsterdam No. 34. De Binnen Amstel bij de heerengracht en de Blaauw-brug
1122015 Vue d Amsterdam No.34. De Binnen Amstel bij de heerengracht en de Blaauw-brug. L Amstel le Heerengracht et le pont dit Blaauw-brug, 1825 (hand-coloured engraving) by Kruyff

Vue d Amsterdam No. 31. De Hoogduitsche Jooden Kerk. La Sijnagogue allemande
1122012 Vue d Amsterdam No.31. De Hoogduitsche Jooden Kerk. La Sijnagogue allemande, 1825 (hand-coloured engraving) by Kruyff

Zuyder Zee, 1635. Creator: Wenceslaus Hollar
Zuyder Zee, 1635

Orleans House, Twickenham; once the residence of Louis Philippe, 1844. Creator: Unknown
Orleans House, Twickenham; once the residence of Louis Philippe, 1844. View of Orleans House, a Palladian villa built in 1710 on the banks of the Thames at Twickenham, (now in west London)

Civil War View, 1860s. Creator: Thomas C. Roche
Civil War View, 1860s. (View of the Linchburg Canal near Rocketts, Richmond, Virginia)

Plate 9, Outlines of Figures, Landscapes and Cattle... for the Use of Learners
Plate 9, Outlines of Figures, Landscapes and Cattle...for the Use of Learners, January 20, 1791

Venice, from the Porch of Madonna della Salute, ca. 1835. Creator: JMW Turner
Venice, from the Porch of Madonna della Salute, ca. 1835

View of Tower Bridge under construction with river traffic in the foreground, London, c1893. The construction of Tower Bridge was begun in 1881 to designs by Sir Horace Jones and it opened in 1894

Topsail barge on the Thames with its top mast lowered, London, c1905. The barge is loaded with hay or esparto

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"Sailing Barge: A Timeless Journey through Art and History" Step aboard the enchanting world of sailing barges as we embark on a captivating voyage through time. The Little Barge, Chelsea, 1888-89, created by Theodore Roussel, invites us to witness the elegance and grace of these majestic vessels. Battersea from Chelsea, 1888-89, another masterpiece by Theodore Roussel, transports us to a serene moment where the barge gracefully glides along the river's edge. Its presence evokes a sense of tranquility and harmony with nature. Traveling back in time to 1860/94 with Francis Bedford's Bideford Bridge from River Bank captures our attention with its picturesque scenery. The sailing barge stands tall against the backdrop of an idyllic landscape, showcasing its importance as a vital mode of transportation during that era. James Abbott McNeill Whistler's Old Hungerford Bridge (1861) and Vauxhall Bridge (1861) take us on an artistic journey where these iconic structures serve as witnesses to countless barges passing beneath their arches. Whistler's masterful strokes bring life to these scenes while highlighting the integral role played by sailing barges in London's bustling waterways. Venturing beyond British shores, we encounter Barges, Dordrecht (1884), also by James Abbott McNeill Whistler. This vibrant depiction showcases Dutch culture intertwined with maritime history—a testament to how sailing barges were not only utilitarian vessels but also sources of inspiration for artists across borders. The View of Bordeaux across the Garonne (pub. 1890-1900) presents a chromolithograph capturing the essence of this French cityscape adorned with charming sailboats dotting its waters—an ode to both beauty and functionality. Moving further into Europe brings us Vue d'Amsterdam No. 10 - De Haringspakkerstoren, La Tour dite aux Harengs.