Aquatic Life Collection

Beer Street, 1751. Artist: William Hogarth
Beer Street, 1751. Working people enjoying a tankard of beer outside the Barley Mow public house. The figures include two women with baskets of fish and a butcher holding a joint of meat

Trolling for Pike in the River Lea, 1831, (1941). Creator: James Pollard
Trolling for Pike in the River Lea, 1831, (1941). Anglers using a running line to catch pike on the Lea at Waltham Abbey, to the north-east of London. Painting in the Tate Gallery, London

The Charmer, 1911. Artist: John William Waterhouse
The Charmer, 1911. From The Studio Volume 71. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1917]

Study of Fish: Two Tench, a Trout and a Perch, c1822-1824. Artist: JMW Turner
Study of Fish: Two Tench, a Trout and a Perch, c1822-1824. From the Tate collection, London

An Englishman in Moscow, 1913-1914. Artist: Kazimir Malevich
An Englishman in Moscow, 1913-1914. Kazimir Severinovich Malevich (February 23, 1878 - May 15, 1935) was a painter and art theoretician

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

Saint James Major, c. 1315 / 1320. Creator: Simone Martini
Saint James Major, c. 1315/1320

Mannen Bridge, Fukagawa, 1858. 1858. Creator: Ando Hiroshige
Mannen Bridge, Fukagawa, 1858

Ocean Life. Creators: James M. Sommerville, Christian Schussele
Ocean Life

Kintaro with Carp, 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Kintaro with Carp, 19th century

Fishes, c1910. Creator: Unknown
Fishes, c1910. Species of vertebrate animals found in fresh and salt waters and almost all aquatic environments

Tobias and Angel, 1578-1610. Artist: Adam Elsheimer
Tobias and Angel, 1578-1610

The Whale, c1850. Artist: Benjamin Waterhouse Hawkins
The Whale, c1850. Around the main illustration of harpooning a whale and the whalers being tossed from their boat are vignettes of the uses to which the whale was put after the carcass had been cut

A garden pool: fragment of wall painting, Egyptian, 18th Dynasty, c1350 BC. Tomb painting of a pool full of ducks, lotus flowers and tilapia fish; papyrus grows along the edge

Patience (Patientia), 1557. Creator: Pieter van der Heyden
Patience (Patientia), 1557

Thursday, 1880, (c1902). Creator: Unknown
Thursday, 1880, (c1902). After a painting, also known as Tomorrow will be Friday, in the Tate Gallery, London. A group of Franciscans fishing, as they were forbidden to eat meat on Fridays

Christ in the house of Mary and Martha, c1618-1622 Artist: Diego Velasquez
Kitchen Scene with Christ in the house of Mary and Martha, c1618-1622. Martha supervises work in the kitchen. A young servant girl, wearing an unhappy expression

Preparations for a Feast, 1575-1625. Creator: Unknown
Preparations for a Feast, 1575-1625

Louis XI, roi de France. Creator: Jean Morin
Louis XI, roi de France

Fish in a Whirlpool, ca. 1887. Creator: Kawanabe Kyosai
Fish in a Whirlpool, ca. 1887

Fisherboy (Il Pescatore), 1877. Artist: Vincenzo Gemito
Fisherboy (Il Pescatore), 1877

The Fish Nurseries at Huningue, France, 1864. Creator: Unknown
The Fish Nurseries at Huningue, France, 1864. 'The suite of buildings at Huningue is devoted to the extension of the piscicultural system

Experimenting ponds at the Huningue Fish Nurseries, France, 1864. Creator: Mason Jackson
Experimenting ponds at the Huningue Fish Nurseries, France, 1864. 'France has been the first country to make a commercial use of the discovery [of pisciculture

The Shellfish Supplies: crab-fishing off Fife Coast, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The Shellfish Supplies: crab-fishing off Fife Coast, [Scotland], 1862. 'The machinery for supplying [the] ever-increasing demand for lobsters, crabs, and oysters is exceedingly simple

The Shellfish Supplies: oyster-boats dredging off Prestonpans, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The Shellfish Supplies: oyster-boats dredging off Prestonpans, [Scotland], 1862. 'The Scottish oyster fisheries are not "cultivated." The Prestonpans or Newhaven fishermen trust

Lake Fusaro, Southern Italy, the Lethe of Virgil, 1864. Creator: Mason Jackson
Lake Fusaro, Southern Italy, the Lethe of Virgil, 1864. Engraving from a sketch by M. Mariani. 'At present the Lake Fusaro has shaken off its romantic traditions, and, calmly majestic

Koos with the "Catch", 1926. Creator: Unknown. Koos with the "Catch", 1926. Creator: Unknown
Koos with the "Catch", 1926. The "Kuzbass" autonomous industrial colony was created in 1921. It was organized by American workers

Perch, 1920. Creator: A. G. Vargin
Perch, 1920. V. I. Surikov Museum of Art in Krasnoiarsk

Arrival of the Ostyaks for summer fishing, 1928. Creator: Dmitrii Innokent'evich Karatanov
Arrival of the Ostyaks for summer fishing, 1928. V. I. Surikov Museum of Art in Krasnoiarsk

Tobias catches the fish. Creator: Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn
Tobias catches the fish

Still Life with Fruit and Boiled Crayfish. Creator: Joris van Son
Still Life with Fruit and Boiled Crayfish, Unknown date

Still Life with Wine, Fruit and Oysters. Creator: Jan Davidsz de Heem
Still Life with Wine, Fruit and Oysters, Unknown date

Still Life with Fishes, a Crab and Oysters. Creator: Isaac van Duynen
Still Life with Fishes, a Crab and Oysters, Unknown date

Still Life with Fish and Oysters, 1653. Creator: Giovanni Battista Recco
Still Life with Fish and Oysters, 1653

Still Life with Dead Game, a Monkey and a Dog. Creator: Frans Snyders
Still Life with Dead Game, a Monkey and a Dog

The Fox Visiting the Heron, early-mid 17th century. Creator: Frans Snyders
The Fox Visiting the Heron, early-mid 17th century

The Feast of the Seagods, 1561. Creator: Frans Floris
The Feast of the Seagods, 1561

The Triumph of Venus, 1740. Creator: Francois Boucher
The Triumph of Venus, 1740

The Tribute Money, Peter Finding the Silver Coin in the Mouth of the Fish, 1616-1634. Creator: Jacob Jordaens
The Tribute Money. Peter Finding the Silver Coin in the Mouth of the Fish. Also called "The Ferry Boat to Antwerp", 1616-1634

Still Life, 1612-1661. Creator: Pieter Claesz
Still Life, 1612-1661

Sketches in Asiatic Russia - Fishing Station below Astrakan, 1857. Creator: Unknown
Sketches in Asiatic Russia - Fishing Station below Astrakan, 1857. View by...Mr. William Spottiswoode, who has recently returned from a tour in this comparatively little known country...Between

Protheus, 1586. Creator: Philip Galle
Protheus, 1586. Series: Sea and River Gods, pl. 5

The Assiniboine and Saskatchewan Exploring Expedition - Ojibway Encampment near the Falls... 1858. Creator: Unknown
The Assiniboine and Saskatchewan Exploring Expedition - Ojibway Encampment near the Falls of the Rainy River, 1858. The Ojibways of the Lake of the Woods are the most warlike

Sporting Scenes in Canada - Escoumains River: a Salmon Pool, 1858. Creator: Unknown
Sporting Scenes in Canada - Escoumains River: a Salmon Pool, 1858. Those [rivers] most familial to the determined angler are the Saguenay, a mighty river in itself

Flying fish, with a Parasitic Growth on its Back, 1858. Creator: Unknown
Flying fish, with a Parasitic Growth on its Back, 1858. "The flying-fish of which I send you a Sketch flew into the mizen-chains of Messrs Green's East Indiaman Monarch

"A Cheap Entertainment" by J. Clark, in the Royal Academy Exhibition, 1876. Creator: Unknown
"A Cheap Entertainment" by J. Clark, in the Royal Academy Exhibition, 1876. Engraving of a painting. Is there anything in the world more graceful and comical

The Bouto, or Fresh-water Dolphin, of the Amazons, 1875. Creator: Unknown
The Bouto, or Fresh-water Dolphin, of the Amazons, 1875. From Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London] and Galpin

'Indians mashing Turtle Eggs; The Fresh-water Turtle of the Amazons, 1875. Creator: Unknown
Indians mashing Turtle Eggs; The Fresh-water Turtle of the Amazons, 1875. From Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London] and Galpin

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Dive into the mesmerizing world of aquatic life, where beauty and mystery intertwine. 🌊✨ "The Charmer" by John William Waterhouse captures the enchantment of underwater creatures, their graceful movements captivating our imagination. JMW Turner's "Study of Fish: Two Tench, a Trout and a Perch" showcases the vibrant colors and intricate details that make these creatures so fascinating to observe. Winslow Homer's "The Gulf Stream" transports us to the vastness of the ocean, reminding us of its power and unpredictability. Pieter van der Heyden's "Patience (Patientia)" depicts an ethereal mermaid patiently waiting beneath the waves, embodying both tranquility and resilience. Ando Hiroshige takes us on a journey through Japan with his masterpiece "Mannen Bridge, Fukagawa, " showcasing how aquatic life is deeply intertwined with human existence. James M. Sommerville and Christian Schussele's collaboration in "Ocean Life" brings forth an awe-inspiring collection that celebrates the diversity found within our oceans' depths. In "Kintaro with Carp, " we witness a harmonious connection between man and nature as they coexist peacefully in this 19th-century artwork by an unknown artist. James Pollard's "Trolling for Pike in the River Lea" immerses us in a serene fishing scene, capturing both patience and excitement as fishermen seek their catch amidst tranquil waters. Unknown artists bring colorful fishes to life in their vibrant creation from c1910 - reminding us of nature's endless palette when it comes to marine biodiversity. Benjamin Waterhouse Hawkins' depiction of "The Whale" reminds us of these majestic giants roaming freely beneath the surface - symbols of strength yet vulnerable beings deserving our protection. Diego Velasquez invites us into Christ’s house surrounded by Mary and Martha but also hints at divine miracles performed near water bodies - a testament to the significance in religious art.