Oars Collection (page 5)

Life on Water
Kieron Long

Life on the Water
Kieron Long

the struggle
Charlaine Gerber

Lago di Braies
Stefan Gunnarsson

The Rowers, c. 1912 (oil on canvas)
IND54439 The Rowers, c.1912 (oil on canvas) by Losada, Manuel (1865-1949); 100.5x171.5 cm; Museo de Bellas Artes, Bilbao, Spain; (add.info.: Los Remeros; ); Index Fototeca

Rules of conduct for crusader knights, from the manuscript Ordre du Saint-Esprit (vellum)
IND354800 Rules of conduct for crusader knights, from the manuscript Ordre du Saint-Esprit (vellum) by French School, (14th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; Otus/Index

Vikings disembarking in England during the second wave of migration (vellum)
IND325851 Vikings disembarking in England during the second wave of migration (vellum) by Scandinavian School, (10th century); Bymuseum, Oslo, Norway; Index Fototeca

The dramas of the Adriatic, girls attacked by Pescicans near the Dalmatian coasts (colour litho)
2815138 The dramas of the Adriatic, girls attacked by Pescicans near the Dalmatian coasts (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The dramas of the Adriatic)

Woman paddling alongside curious Harbor seal (Phoca vitulina). Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon, Iceland. July

How Hereward departed from Ely, and how he killed the mare, Swallow, illustration from Hereward the Great by Charles
STC400817 How Hereward departed from Ely, and how he killed the mare, Swallow, illustration from Hereward the Great by Charles Kingsley, pub. 1870, engraved by C.G

the oarsman
mihai ian nedelcu

A Days Sport
OJ26314 A Days Sport by Cornaro, V.; Private Collection; © Ackermann Johnson

Jason and the Argonauts, c. 1925 (colour litho)
STC308566 Jason and the Argonauts, c.1925 (colour litho) by Michael, Arthur C. (d.1945) (after); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection

King Edward VII in his state barge escorted by the Eton College crew, June 13th 1904 (litho)
6014623 King Edward VII in his state barge escorted by the Eton College crew, June 13th 1904 (litho) by Begg, Samuel (fl.1886-1916) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Boats (gouache on card) (b / w photo)
FFA151357 Boats (gouache on card) (b/w photo) by Exter, Alexandra Alexandrovna (1882-1949); 49.5x66.8 cm; Private Collection

Scene from The Swiss Family Robinson: nearing land in the tub boat (chromolitho)
5996909 Scene from The Swiss Family Robinson: nearing land in the tub boat (chromolitho) by Maplestone, Florence (fl.1891); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scene from The Swiss Family Robinson)

Experimental Set Design, illustration from Maquettes de Theatre by Alexandra Exter, published 1920s (litho)
660949 Experimental Set Design, illustration from Maquettes de Theatre by Alexandra Exter, published 1920s (litho) by Exter

Quinquireme (marble)
XOT359116 Quinquireme (marble) by Martini, Francesco di Giorgio (1439-1502); Galleria Nazionale delle Marche, Urbino, Marche

Viking ship (w / c)
XND76014 Viking ship (w/c) by Oakes-Jones, Herbert (fl.1906); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Harold Godwinson, Anglo-Saxon king of England, on his ship to Ponthieu
6339973 Harold Godwinson, Anglo-Saxon king of England, on his ship to Ponthieu by Villain (19th century); (add.info.: Harold Godwinson, Anglo-Saxon king of England, on his ship to Ponthieu)

Norman ship with carved animal figurehead on the bow, striped sail, oars, church-like forecastle on the deck
6338934 Norman ship with carved animal figurehead on the bow, striped sail, oars, church-like forecastle on the deck, 11th century by Villain (19th century); (add.info)

Hera has sent us a pilot; let us follow the cunning bird (colour litho)
STC445072 Hera has sent us a pilot; let us follow the cunning bird (colour litho) by Davie, Howard (fl.1914-44); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration from How the Argonauts sailed to Colchis)

The Phocaen fleet defeats the Carthaginians, illustration from Hutchinsons History of the Nations, c. 1910-15 (litho)
STC357968 The Phocaen fleet defeats the Carthaginians, illustration from Hutchinsons History of the Nations, c.1910-15 (litho) by Dudley

Frankish ship with naval ram, mast with sail and rigging, rowers and oars, rudder, 9th century
6338936 Frankish ship with naval ram, mast with sail and rigging, rowers and oars, rudder, 9th century by Villain (19th century); (add.info.: Frankish ship with naval ram, mast with sail and rigging)

Saved (engraving)
961428 Saved (engraving) by Bohrdt, Hans (1857-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Saved. Engraving after an original painting by Hans Bohrdt (1892)

Douglas Vandor & Morgan Jarvis Canada London 2012 Olympic Games, Rowing, Lightweight Mens Double Sculls Eton Dorney, London, England 01 August 2012 Date: 01 August 2012

Matt Wells, Tom Solesbury, Charles Cousins & Stephen Rowbotham Great Britain London 2012 Olympic Games, Rowing, Mens Quadruple Sculls Eton Dorney, London, England 01 August 2012 Date: 01 August 2012

Yangyang Zhang, Ziwei Jin, Alhua Xi & Bin Tang China Womens Quadruple Sculls Final Olympic Stadium, Beijing, China 17 August 2008 Date: 17 August 2008

Erin Cafaro, Lindsay Shoop, Anna Goodale, Elle Logan, Anne Cummins, Susan Francia, Caroline Lind, Caryn Davies, Mary Whipple USA Womens Eight Final Olympic Stadium, Beijing

Kath Grainger, Debbie Flood, Frances Houghton & Annie Vernon Great Britain Womens Quadruple Sculls Final Olympic Stadium, Beijing, China 17 August 2008 Date: 17 August 2008

Marit Van Eupen & Kirsten Van Der Kolk Holland Womens Double Sculls Final Olympic Stadium, Beijing, China 17 August 2008 Date: 17 August 2008

Sebastien Vieilledent & Adrien Hardy
Sebastien Vieilledent and Adrien Hardy Mens Double Sculls Mens Double Sculls Athens, Greece 21 August 2004 Date: 21 August 2004

Medieval galley warship, illustration from De re militari by Roberto Valturio (1405-75) 1470 (pen & ink on paper)
BAL111315 Medieval galley warship, illustration from De re militari by Roberto Valturio (1405-75) 1470 (pen & ink on paper) by Italian School, (15th century); Private Collection

A horse with cart and rowboat touring Plaza de Espana, Seville, Andalusia, Spain, Europe

Rowing boat on the canal of Plaza de Espana, Seville, Andalusia, Spain, Europe

Fisherman, Woman and child by the quay, 1878 (oil on canvas)
476807 Fisherman, Woman and child by the quay, 1878 (oil on canvas) by Sinding, Otto Ludvig (1842-1909); 59 x 79 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Fiskere)

Fisherman, 1881 (oil on canvas)
2973091 Fisherman, 1881 (oil on canvas) by Werenskiold, Erik Theodor (1855-1938); 61x49 cm; Private Collection; Photo © O. Vaering

Tsukuda Island (Tsukudajima), from the series "Famous Places in the Eastern Capital
Tsukuda Island (Tsukudajima), from the series " Famous Places in the Eastern Capital (Toto meisho)", c. 1832/33

Cleopatra Enjoys Herself at Sea from The Story of Cleopatra, Flanders, c. 1680
Cleopatra Enjoys Herself at Sea, from The Story of Cleopatra, Flanders, c. 1680. Woven at the workshop of Willem van Leefdael, after a design by Justus van Egmont

Model of a River Boat, Egypt, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 11-12 (about 2046-1794 BCE)

The highly ornamented second gondola of Ambassador Giovanni Battista Colloreado entering Venice, 1720-30

The highly ornamented first gondola of Ambassador Giovanni Battista Colloreado entering Venice, 1720-30

Plate 5: The Doge in the Bucintoro Departing for the Porto di Lido on Ascension Day, from Ducal Ceremonies and Festivals (Le Feste Ducali), ca. 1766

Bridal Homecoming at Lake Hornavan (oil on canvas)
3930900 Bridal Homecoming at Lake Hornavan (oil on canvas) by Hockert, Johan Fredrik (1826-66); 73x133 cm; National Museum, Stockholm, Sweden; Swedish, out of copyright

The discovery of America (litho)
3626516 The discovery of America (litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The discovery of America. After an old woodcut)

Girl rower (colour litho)
3641543 Girl rower (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Girl rower. Postcard, early 20th century. Signed: Ellam.); © Look and Learn

The Procession After Eights, Oxford (colour litho)
3642664 The Procession After Eights, Oxford (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Procession After Eights, Oxford)

A Victorian Christmas card of two boys in a rowboat on a moonlit night, c
3603975 A Victorian Christmas card of two boys in a rowboat on a moonlit night, c.1880 (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; Photo eDavid Pearson; English

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"Oars: A Journey Through Time and Waters" Step into the world of rowing as we explore the captivating stories behind these humble yet powerful tools. From the Rowing Boat Eight, where teamwork and precision merge to create a symphony on water, to Grace Darling's courageous adventure with her father, they have been witnesses to remarkable tales. Imagine yourself aboard an Aegean cruise, enticed by a vibrant poster showcasing azure waters and sleek boats propelled by sturdy oars. Reflecting upon history, we recall George Washington crossing the Delaware during the American War of Independence; his determination etched in our minds through a vivid chromolitho. The Queens College Cambridge rowing team epitomizes dedication and excellence as they glide across rivers with synchronized strokes. In Bodinnick, Lanteglos by Fowey, Cornwall in 1904, a quaint cottage stands witness to countless hours spent perfecting rowing techniques. Venturing further across continents brings us to the Atlantic coast of Maine and Canada. Here, lobster boats rely on oars for their livelihoods amidst treacherous waves. Rewinding time back to 1935 reveals an era when rowing was not just a sport but also a way of life for many enthusiasts. "The Fisherman" captures both serenity and strength as he maneuvers his boat effortlessly using well-worn oars. At Waterhead Ambleside on Lake Windermere at sunset in the Lake District UK, rows of boats bask in golden hues - reminding us that even nature's beauty can be enhanced by these simple yet essential instruments. Whether it be historical events or everyday moments filled with tranquility or excitement – oars remain steadfast companions throughout our journey on water. Their significance transcends time and place - connecting generations past and present through shared experiences under open skies.