Fisherman Collection

Skegness is SO Bracing by John Hassall
Skegness is SO Bracing - the famous poster featuring the jolly fisherman designed for the East Coast seaside town by artist John Hassall. Date: 1908

Fishermen in North Yorkshire, possibly Staithes or Whitby - Victorian period

Young fisherman, probably Staithes or Whitby area in Yorkshire - Victorian period

Cottage of Alfred Wallis, St Ives, Cornwall
View of the cottage of Alfred Wallis (1855-1942), primitive artist, mariner, fisherman and marine stores dealer, at Back Road West, not far from Porthmeor Beach and the Tate Gallery

The products of Newfoundland, Canada - Cod
The products of Newfoundland, Canada (" to say nothing of the middle one" ). A pair of large cod flank a young fishermans lad. Date: 1902

A Decided Catch by William Heath Robinson
The Whitebait cycle, an ingenious contraption necessitated by the exorbitant charges for hire of boats at the seaside this season

Between the Tides
WAR15905 Between the Tides by Langley, Walter (1852-1922); Warrington Museum and Art Gallery, Cheshire, UK; eWarrington Museum & Art Gallery; English, out of copyright

Fresco of a fisherman from Akrotiri, dating from around 1600 BC, island of Santorini (Thira), Cyclades, Greece, Europe

Sailor Slice tinned fish
An advertisement for Sailor Slice tinned salmon. A tin of the stuff is held up by an old fisherman - Fine!

The Old Fisherman, 1903. Artist: Joseph Edward Southall
The Old Fisherman, 1903. From The Studio Volume 79, [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1920]

Scene with fishermen at Beesands, Start Bay, Devon
Scene with fishermen and boats at Beesands, Start Bay, Devon -- coastal erosion can be seen in the middle distance, caused by storm damage and protected over the years by sea defences

Fisherman, Upper Lough Erne, Co. Fermanagh, Ulster, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom, Europe

Pinguinus impennis, great auk
Oil painting on canvas by John Gerrad Keulemans (undated). 229 x 205

Scotland - Lossiemouth Fisherman mending his lines
Moray, Scotland - Lossiemouth Fisherman mending his lines Date: circa 1905

Ancient Greek fresco depicting fisherman, 1500 B. C. from Akrotiri, Thera, Greece
Greek civilization, 16th century b.C. Fresco depicting a fisherman, 1500 b.C. From Akrotiri, Thera, Greece

Stilt fishermen, Dalawella, Sri Lanka, Indian Ocean, Asia

Stilt Fishermen at dusk, Weligama, South Coast, Sri Lanka, Asia

Poster advertising Boulogne sur Mer, France
Poster for French railways, advertising Boulogne sur Mer and its Casino

Fishing boat at Mullion Cove, Mullion, Cornwall. Around 1890s
Fishing boat PZ (?)24 (registered in Penzance) being dragged ashore by two men. Photographer: Unknown

The Lighthouse (Newlyn, Cornwall), 1893, (c1902). Creator: Unknown
The Lighthouse (Newlyn, Cornwall), 1893, (c1902). After a painting in the Manchester Art Gallery. Two fishermen - Uncle Henry Kitchen, whose descendants still live in Newlyn

Traditional Chinese cormorant fisherman, Li River, near Xingping, China

Mount Vesuvius in Eruption, 1817 (w / c on paper)
XYC144698 Mount Vesuvius in Eruption, 1817 (w/c on paper) by Turner, Joseph Mallord William (1775-1851); 28.6x39.7 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection, USA; English

Traditional Chinese fisherman with cormorants on Li River at sunrise, near Guilin, China

Sorrento - Grand Marina and the House of the Fishermen Date: circa 1906

Lobster boat off the Atlantic coast of Maine and Canada
Lobster fishermen in the Grand Manan Channel between Maine and New Brunswick, 1890s. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a 19th-century illustration

Scene on Conwy Harbour, North Wales
A wonderful, atmospheric view of Conwy Harbour, North Wales, with the silhouette of the Castle in the background. Photograph by Norman Synge Waller Budd 1960

People salmon netting at Bideford, Devon
Four people standing in the water salmon netting at Bideford, Devon. Date: circa 1960s

HOMER: FOG WARNING, 1885. Oil on canvas, Winslow Homer, 1885

Teignmouth from Shaldon
Two glamorous young women and an old fisherman and his boat relaxing on River Beach, Shaldon, taking in the view over Teignmouth, Devon, England

Advert for Skippers Norwegian Bristling Sardines
Advert for Skippers Norwegian Bristling (or Brisling) Sardines, showing the lid of a can rolled back to reveal the delicious fish

Fishing trawler and crew, Resplendent, Scotland. Date: 1960s

The Fisherman
Artist: Tuke, Henry Scott - Title: The Fisherman - Date: 1888-1889 - Original Medium and Size: Oil on Canvas 116.8 x 198.1

ERNEST HEMINGWAY (1899-1961). American writer. In Key West, Florida, 1929

Stilt fishermen, Dalawella, Sri Lanka, Indian Ocean, Asia

The Old Man and the Sea
Illustration by Raymond Sheppard to The Old Man and the Sea - a novella by Ernest Hemingway, written in Cuba in 1951. The story focuses on Santiago

England / Mevagissey
A quiet and placid scene, by the old harbour, where an old Cornish fisherman takes in the scene in the village of Mevagissey, Cornwall, England

Fisherman casting net, Cuba, West Indies, Central America

Salmon Catch
What a whopper! A Victorian gentleman stands proudly next to the salmon he has caught

Mounts Bay fishing boat, Cornwall. Late 1800s / early 1900s
A view of a pilchard boat under full sail in Mounts Bay. Three fishermen can be seen at work. The lugger bears the registration 457.PZ which, according to the Newlyn Archive (2014)

Newlyn Victorian period

Bulgarian fishermen (engraving)
7200100 Bulgarian fishermen (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bulgarian fishermen)

William Thompsons fight off Poole, Dorset, 30 May 1695. Thompson was a local fisherman whose fishing boat was fired on by a French privateer near the Isle of Purbeck

Doreen Davey with record-breaking Wye salmon 1923
A woman breaks the record for Wye salmon: a 59 & a half pounder. Doreen Davey with her giant salmon landed after a two-hour struggle. Her father, Major G.W

Fishing boat off Porthleven, Cornwall. Undated, probably early 1900s
The Penzance registered Porthleven fishing boat, PZ57 Hetty May, under sail off Porthleven with several fishermen on board. Another fishing boat can be seen in the distance. Photographer: Unknown

The Gulf Stream, 1899, (1943). Creator: Winslow Homer
The Gulf Stream, 1899, (1943). A man drifts on his fishing boat which has lost its mast. Sharks surround the boat, and a waterspout approaches ominously

Fishing boats, Penzance, Cornwall. Around 1900
A hand coloured slide of several luggers leaving Penzance with sails hoisted, probably in the early morning. Hand coloured slide by W.C. Hughes, Brewster House, London. Photographer: Unknown

Prussia Cove looking seaward, St Hilary, Cornwall. Around 1925
Prussia Cove is named after a smuggler, John Carter, who referred to himself as the King of Prussia. Glass lantern slide from a lecture, entitled Some Historic Cornish Beauty Spots

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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.