Oars Collection (page 9)

Wine boat on the River Douro, Porto, northern Portugal
Rebello boat for transporting wine, on the River Douro in Porto, northern Portugal. circa 1908

The West Coast of Africa, landing in a Surf Boat at Accra (engraving)
1036348 The West Coast of Africa, landing in a Surf Boat at Accra (engraving) by Nash, Joseph (d.1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: The West Coast of Africa, landing in a Surf Boat at Accra)

Disembarkation pier, St Vincent Island, Cape Verde Islands
Disembarkation pier, St Vincent (Sao Vicente) Island, Cape Verde Islands, Atlantic Ocean. Date: circa 1908

New Bridge, Regents Park, London, with people boating on the water. Date: circa 1900s

The Kings of Britain with King Edgar row on the River Dee
Edgar (circaÔÇë943975), known as the Peaceful or the Peaceable - King of England from 959 until his death. Edgars coronation did not happen until 973

Viking Longship
A Viking Longship heading across the sea to plunder and conquer... Date: circa 12th century

Coxwain Cox and His Comrades on Their Mission of Mercy (engraving)
5996225 Coxwain Cox and His Comrades on Their Mission of Mercy (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Coxwain Cox and His Comrades on Their Mission of Mercy)

Landscape with Boat and Figures (w / c on paper)
1213908 Landscape with Boat and Figures (w/c on paper) by Foster, Myles Birket (1825-99); 10.9x15.1 cm; Laing Art Gallery, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UK; eTyne & Wear Archives & Museums; English

Sailors hunting an escaped cayman at sea (colour litho)
2779399 Sailors hunting an escaped cayman at sea (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sailors hunting an escaped caiman at sea)

On the Rippling River (chromolitho)
2803136 On the Rippling River (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: On the Rippling River)

The damage of the libecciata on the coasts of the Tuscan Archipelago, crew leaving a ship... (colour litho)
2815387 The damage of the libecciata on the coasts of the Tuscan Archipelago, crew leaving a ship... (colour litho) by Beltrame

Tragic fight between two rivals a short distance from the Niagara Falls that then overwhelmed the boat and litigants
2815320 Tragic fight between two rivals a short distance from the Niagara Falls that then overwhelmed the boat and litigants (colour litho) by Beltrame

A competition of skill at the Chicago Rodeo (colour litho)
2777877 A competition of skill at the Chicago Rodeo (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: A game of skill at the Chicago Rodeo)

Fury of waves on the Black Sea (colour litho)
2777767 Fury of waves on the Black Sea (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fury of waves on the Black Sea)

Argonauts, from Promethee Enchaine by Aeschylus, pub. 1941 (pochoir print)
3474123 Argonauts, from Promethee EnchaAneby Aeschylus, pub. 1941 (pochoir print) by Schmied, Francois-Louis (1873-1941); The Stapleton Collection; Swiss, out of copyright

Rowing race on the Thames at Chelsea (engraving)
3627351 Rowing race on the Thames at Chelsea (engraving) by Morin, Edmond (1824-82) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rowing race on the Thames at Chelsea)

Phoenician ships landing on a coast (engraving)
3646982 Phoenician ships landing on a coast (engraving) by Philippoteaux, Paul Dominique (1846-1923); Private Collection; (add.info.: Phoenician ships landing on a coast)

The landing of Columbus on Hispaniola (litho)
3638296 The landing of Columbus on Hispaniola (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The landing of Columbus on Hispaniola)

The Romans (coloured engraving)
3630111 The Romans (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Romans. Illustration from Bilder aus dem Alterthume (Braun & Schneider, Munich)

Boarding a galley during a sea battle in Roman times (coloured engraving)
3630104 Boarding a galley during a sea battle in Roman times (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Ancient Greek sea battle (coloured engraving)
3630062 Ancient Greek sea battle (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ancient Greek sea battle)

Oars, flags and arms, Oxford University (colour litho)
3104468 Oars, flags and arms, Oxford University (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Oars, flags and arms, Oxford University)

Portrait of Miss Lottie McAlice (engraving)
736045 Portrait of Miss Lottie McAlice (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait of Miss Lottie McAlice; from The Days Doings)

Pavement detail from the Piazzale dell Corporazioni depicting a nautical scene (mosaic) (b / w photo)
ALI233274 Pavement detail from the Piazzale dell Corporazioni depicting a nautical scene (mosaic) (b/w photo) by Roman, (2nd century BC); Aree archeologiche di Ostia Antica e Isola Sacra, Rome

Mississippi Keel boat (engraving)
PNP248816 Mississippi Keel boat (engraving) by American School; Private Collection; Peter Newark American Pictures; American, out of copyright

On the Mississippi, c. 1866 (colour litho)
PNP247871 On the Mississippi, c.1866 (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark American Pictures; American, out of copyright

Cimon takes command of the Greek Fleet, illustration from Hutchinson
STC373496 Cimon takes command of the Greek Fleet, illustration from Hutchinsons History of the Nations, 1915 (litho) by Weatherstone, A.C

An attack of the Danes on Ireland, illustration from Hutchinson
STC363611 An attack of the Danes on Ireland, illustration from Hutchinsons Story of the British Nation, c.1920 (litho) by Payne

The Adventure with Scylla, from Tales of the Greek Seas by Andrew Lang
STC323726 The Adventure with Scylla, from Tales of the Greek Seas by Andrew Lang, 1926 (ink on paper) by Ford, Henry Justice (1860-1941); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scylla)

The Boat Race Galop (colour litho)
603249 The Boat Race Galop (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Boat Race Galop.); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection; English, out of copyright

Boaters Rowing on the Yerres, 1877 (oil on canvas)
BRM217233 Boaters Rowing on the Yerres, 1877 (oil on canvas) by Caillebotte, Gustave (1848-94); 81x116 cm; Private Collection; French, out of copyright

Woman alighting from her boat (colour litho)
STC227550 Woman alighting from her boat (colour litho) by Martin, Charles (1848-1934); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; French, out of copyright

Roman galley, illustration from History of Rome by Victor Duruy, published 1884 (digitally enhanced image)
LLM438582 Roman galley, illustration from History of Rome by Victor Duruy, published 1884 (digitally enhanced image) by English School

View of a boat and harbour rocks at Jaffa, c. 1867-96 (b / w photo)
PEF446185 View of a boat and harbour rocks at Jaffa, c.1867-96 (b/w photo) by Bonfils Studio (19th century); Palestine Exploration Fund, London, UK; ePalestine Exploration Fund; French

Model Boat, Late 11th to Early 12th Dynasty, 2040-1648 BC (gessoed & painted sycamore fig
490734 Model Boat, Late 11th to Early 12th Dynasty, 2040-1648 BC (gessoed & painted sycamore fig) by Egyptian, Middle Kingdom (2040-1640 BC); 10.4x71x17.2 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Model Steering Oar, 2040-1648 BC (painted tamarisk)
490733 Model Steering Oar, 2040-1648 BC (painted tamarisk) by Egyptian, Middle Kingdom (2040-1640 BC); 39.3x6.8x1.2 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Hauling in Lobster Pots (oil on paper)
TW427330 Hauling in Lobster Pots (oil on paper) by Hemy, Charles Napier (1841-1917); 43.2x55.9 cm; Laing Art Gallery, Newcastle-upon-Tyne

Beer Head, South Devon, c. 1879 (oil on canvas)
TW427271 Beer Head, South Devon, c.1879 (oil on canvas) by Edwards, Edwin (1823-79); 108x183.5 cm; Laing Art Gallery, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UK; eTyne & Wear Archives & Museums; English

Cockle Gatherers, 1885 (oil on canvas)
TW427057 Cockle Gatherers, 1885 (oil on canvas) by Marsh, Arthur Hardwick (1842-1909); 30.8x45.7 cm; Laing Art Gallery, Newcastle-upon-Tyne

Boating on the Seine, 1875-76 (oil on canvas)
BOO183850 Boating on the Seine, 1875-76 (oil on canvas) by Heilbuth, Ferdinand (1826-89); State Hermitage Museum, St. Petersburg, Russia; French, out of copyright

Boat from the Port of San Francisco, from Voyage Pittoresque Autour du Monde
TRV168858 Boat from the Port of San Francisco, from Voyage Pittoresque Autour du Monde, engraved by Jean Pierre Norblin (1745-1830) published 1822 (colour litho) by Choris

Boat with people rowing in the harbour of Jaffa, c. 1880-1900 (photochrom)
PEF446261 Boat with people rowing in the harbour of Jaffa, c.1880-1900 (photochrom) by Swiss Photographer, (19th century); Palestine Exploration Fund, London

Market Day, 1900 (oil on canvas)
TW427049 Market Day, 1900 (oil on canvas) by Leighton, Edmund Blair (1853-1922); 32x47 cm; Laing Art Gallery, Newcastle-upon-Tyne

Modern piracy, a great Russian steam attacked in the running by thieves in the Black Sea and robbed (colour litho)
2814945 Modern piracy, a great Russian steam attacked in the running by thieves in the Black Sea and robbed (colour litho) by Beltrame

The Vikings Ship (engraving)
6025261 The Vikings Ship (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Vikings Ship. Illustration for Norwegian Pictures drawn with Pen)

Canoe paddles from the Solomon Islands (wood)
HSC209815 Canoe paddles from the Solomon Islands (wood) by Oceanic; Horniman Museum, London, UK; Photo eHeini Schneebeli; out of copyright

The Miracles of Christ: Jesus walks on water (chromolitho)
6001759 The Miracles of Christ: Jesus walks on water (chromolitho) by Andre, Richard (1834-1907); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Miracles of Christ: Jesus walks on water)

St. Ursula taking leave of her father, c. 1500 (oil on panel)
PHD304 St.Ursula taking leave of her father, c.1500 (oil on panel) by Carpaccio, Vittore (c.1460/5-1523/6); 74.9x88.9 cm; National Gallery, London, UK; Italian, out of copyright

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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.