Local Industry Collection

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

A Ground Swell, Carradale, Argyll, c1883. Artist: William McTaggart
A Ground Swell, Carradale, Argyll, c1883. Painting held by Aberdeen Art Gallery & Museums, Aberdeen. From The Studio Volume 47. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1909]

The Blue Boat, 1929 (oil on board)
1197395 The Blue Boat, 1929 (oil on board) by Wood, Christopher (1901-30); 40x55.9 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

A Fishing Fleet, 1910. Artist: William Biscombe Gardner
A Fishing Fleet, 1910. From The British Isles in Pictures, by H. Clive Barnard, M.A. D.Lit. [A. & C. Black, Limited, London, 1910]

Rosehearty, c1909. Artist: Robert Weir Allan
Rosehearty, c1909. From The Studio Volume 46. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1909]

Hauling in the Nets, 1887. Creator: Winslow Homer
Hauling in the Nets, 1887

Lofoten fishermen, 1934. Creator: Ewald Dahlskog
Lofoten fishermen, 1934

Cod and halibut, between c1900 and c1930. Creator: Unknown
Cod and halibut, between c1900 and c1930

Salmon works, between c1900 and c1930. Creator: Unknown
Salmon works, between c1900 and c1930

Loading boxes of salmon Petersburg, between c1900 and c1930. Creator: Unknown
Loading boxes of salmon Petersburg, between c1900 and c1930

Drying nets, between c1900 and c1930. Creator: Unknown
Drying nets, between c1900 and c1930

Tomsk Province, 1856. Creator: Unknown
Tomsk Province, 1856. This card is one of a souvenir set of 82 illustrated cards-one for each province of the Russian Empire as it existed in 1856

Perm Province, 1856. Creator: Unknown
Perm Province, 1856. This card is one of a souvenir set of 82 illustrated cards-one for each province of the Russian Empire as it existed in 1856

Tula Province, 1856. Creator: Unknown
Tula Province, 1856. This card is one of a souvenir set of 82 illustrated cards-one for each province of the Russian Empire as it existed in 1856

Tambov Province, 1856. Creator: Unknown
Tambov Province, 1856. This card is one of a souvenir set of 82 illustrated cards-one for each province of the Russian Empire as it existed in 1856

Simbirsk Province, 1856. Creator: Unknown
Simbirsk Province, 1856. This card is one of a souvenir set of 82 illustrated cards-one for each province of the Russian Empire as it existed in 1856

Tver Province, 1856. Creator: Unknown
Tver Province, 1856. This card is one of a souvenir set of 82 illustrated cards-one for each province of the Russian Empire as it existed in 1856

Kharkov Province, 1856. Creator: Unknown
Kharkov Province, 1856. This card is one of a souvenir set of 82 illustrated cards-one for each province of the Russian Empire as it existed in 1856

Ekaterinoslav Province, 1856. Creator: Unknown
Ekaterinoslav Province, 1856. This card is one of a souvenir set of 82 illustrated cards-one for each province of the Russian Empire as it existed in 1856

Kiev Province, 1856. Creator: Unknown
Kiev Province, 1856. This card is one of a souvenir set of 82 illustrated cards-one for each province of the Russian Empire as it existed in 1856

Pskov Province, 1856. Creator: Unknown
Pskov Province, 1856. This card is one of a souvenir set of 82 illustrated cards-one for each province of the Russian Empire as it existed in 1856

Novgorod Province, 1856. Creator: Unknown
Novgorod Province, 1856. This card is one of a souvenir set of 82 illustrated cards-one for each province of the Russian Empire as it existed in 1856

Volyn Province, 1856. Creator: Unknown
Volyn Province, 1856. This card is one of a souvenir set of 82 illustrated cards-one for each province of the Russian Empire as it existed in 1856

Minsk Province, 1856. Creator: Unknown
Minsk Province, 1856. This card is one of a souvenir set of 82 illustrated cards-one for each province of the Russian Empire as it existed in 1856

Estland Province, 1856. Creator: Unknown
Estland Province, 1856. This card is one of a souvenir set of 82 illustrated cards-one for each province of the Russian Empire as it existed in 1856

Kherson Province, 1856. Creator: Unknown
Kherson Province, 1856. This card is one of a souvenir set of 82 illustrated cards-one for each province of the Russian Empire as it existed in 1856

Smolensk Province, 1856. Creator: Unknown
Smolensk Province, 1856. This card is one of a souvenir set of 82 illustrated cards-one for each province of the Russian Empire as it existed in 1856

Saint Petersburg Province, 1856. Creator: Unknown
Saint Petersburg Province, 1856. This card is one of a souvenir set of 82 illustrated cards-one for each province of the Russian Empire as it existed in 1856

Nyland Province, 1856. Creator: Unknown
Nyland Province, 1856. This card is one of a souvenir set of 82 illustrated cards-one for each province of the Russian Empire as it existed in 1856

Olonetsk Province, 1856. Creator: Unknown
Olonetsk Province, 1856. This card is one of a souvenir set of 82 illustrated cards-one for each province of the Russian Empire as it existed in 1856

Vyborg Province, 1856. Creator: Unknown
Vyborg Province, 1856. This card is one of a souvenir set of 82 illustrated cards-one for each province of the Russian Empire as it existed in 1856

Abosko-B'erneborg Province, 1856. Creator: Unknown
Abosko-B'erneborg Province, 1856. This card is one of a souvenir set of 82 illustrated cards-one for each province of the Russian Empire as it existed in 1856

Tiflis Province, 1856. Creator: Unknown
Tiflis Province, 1856. This card is one of a souvenir set of 82 illustrated cards-one for each province of the Russian Empire as it existed in 1856

Vaasa Province, 1856. Creator: Unknown
Vaasa Province, 1856. This card is one of a souvenir set of 82 illustrated cards-one for each province of the Russian Empire as it existed in 1856

Stavropol Province, 1856. Creator: Unknown
Stavropol Province, 1856. This card is one of a souvenir set of 82 illustrated cards-one for each province of the Russian Empire as it existed in 1856

Uleaborg Province, 1856. Creator: Unknown
Uleaborg Province, 1856. This card is one of a souvenir set of 82 illustrated cards-one for each province of the Russian Empire as it existed in 1856

Yaroslavl Province, 1856. Creator: Unknown
Yaroslavl Province, 1856. This card is one of a souvenir set of 82 illustrated cards-one for each province of the Russian Empire as it existed in 1856

Chernigov Province, 1856. Creator: Unknown
Chernigov Province, 1856. This card is one of a souvenir set of 82 illustrated cards-one for each province of the Russian Empire as it existed in 1856

Transbaikal Region, 1856. Creator: Unknown
Transbaikal Region, 1856. This card is one of a souvenir set of 82 illustrated cards-one for each province of the Russian Empire as it existed in 1856

Land of the Black Sea Cossacks, 1856. Creator: Unknown
Land of the Black Sea Cossacks, 1856. This card is one of a souvenir set of 82 illustrated cards-one for each province of the Russian Empire as it existed in 1856

Kostroma Province, 1856. Creator: Unknown
Kostroma Province, 1856. This card is one of a souvenir set of 82 illustrated cards-one for each province of the Russian Empire as it existed in 1856

Yakutsk Region, 1856. Creator: Unknown
Yakutsk Region, 1856. This card is one of a souvenir set of 82 illustrated cards-one for each province of the Russian Empire as it existed in 1856

Nizhegorod Province, 1856. Creator: Unknown
Nizhegorod Province, 1856. This card is one of a souvenir set of 82 illustrated cards-one for each province of the Russian Empire as it existed in 1856

Vitebsk Province, 1856. Creator: Unknown
Vitebsk Province, 1856. This card is one of a souvenir set of 82 illustrated cards-one for each province of the Russian Empire as it existed in 1856

Kursk Province, 1856. Creator: Unknown
Kursk Province, 1856. This card is one of a souvenir set of 82 illustrated cards-one for each province of the Russian Empire as it existed in 1856

Poltava Province, 1856. Creator: Unknown
Poltava Province, 1856. This card is one of a souvenir set of 82 illustrated cards-one for each province of the Russian Empire as it existed in 1856

Kazan Province, 1856. Creator: Unknown
Kazan Province, 1856. This card is one of a souvenir set of 82 illustrated cards-one for each province of the Russian Empire as it existed in 1856

Bessarabia Province, 1856. Creator: Unknown
Bessarabia Province, 1856. This card is one of a souvenir set of 82 illustrated cards-one for each province of the Russian Empire as it existed in 1856

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"Capturing the Essence of Local Industry: A Glimpse into the Past" Step back in time and immerse yourself in the world through these captivating artworks. From The Old Fisherman by Joseph Edward Southall to A Fishing Fleet by William Biscombe Gardner, each piece tells a unique story of hardworking individuals who relied on their trade for survival. Transport yourself to Rosehearty with Robert Weir Allan's masterpiece, where you can almost feel the salty breeze and hear the seagulls cry as fishermen set sail on their daring expeditions. Meanwhile, William McTaggart's A Ground Swell takes us to Carradale, Argyll, offering a glimpse into the lives of those who battled against nature's powerful waves. Winslow Homer's Hauling in the Nets transports us across continents to witness an integral part of coastal life. With every tug and pull, we can sense both anticipation and exhaustion etched onto the faces of these dedicated workers. Kitagawa Utamaro brings us closer to Japan's pearl diving industry with his triptych The Pearl Divers. Through intricate details and delicate brushstrokes, he captures not only their physical labor but also their resilience amidst challenging conditions. Closer to home, Tobermory harbor comes alive at nightfall as lobster pots line its harborside. This scene perfectly encapsulates Scotland's rich maritime heritage that has sustained communities for generations. Even advertisements like Romeo y Julieta cigars from c1900s play a role in showcasing local industries' influence on popular culture during different eras. These artworks serve as windows into our collective past - reminding us of how vital local industries were for economic growth and cultural identity. They pay homage to those who dedicated themselves tirelessly day after day – whether it be fishing or pearl diving – shaping our societies one catch at a time. So take a moment to appreciate these masterpieces.