Catch Collection

Giant Sturgeon at Mac Fisheries shop in Bond Street, Westminster, London carried by 5 men 28 April 1921

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

WORLD SERIES, 1955. Left fielder Sandy Amoros of the Brooklyn Dodgers catches a deep fly ball hit by Yogi Berra of the New York Yankees in the sixth inning of the seventh

Myth / German and Norse
The wolves Skoll (repulsion) and Hati (hate) pursue Sol (sun) and Mani (moon) across the skies; if they should catch them, the world will be plunged again into darkness

French and English artificial fishing flies. circa 1900

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

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

French artificial fishing flies. circa 1900

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

Oyster Catch / Whitstable
Oysters, found to be a valuable remedy for the influenza epidemic, are sorted and packed by fishermen in Whitstable, Kent, for distribution to the hospitals

The Last train from Bangor, Northern Ireland Date: circa 1906

The Lighthouse of Newlyn, Cornwall, 1893 (oil on canvas)
3327178 The Lighthouse of Newlyn, Cornwall, 1893 (oil on canvas) by Forbes, Stanhope Alexander (1857-1947) ; 290x225 cm; Manchester Art Gallery

Len Weare, the Newport County goalkeeper jumps high to gather the ball under pressure from Cardiffs John Charles and support from Countys Graham Rathbone. 12th August 1964

Louisiana Crayfish / Crawfish - Louisiana - Widely harvested for food - Native to North America but introduced
CAN-3231 Louisiana Crayfish / Crawfish - widely harvested for food Louisiana, USA Procambarus clarkii John Cancalosi Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Girls Playing Cricket
Two energetic and enthusiastic girls playing cricket. One girl screeches to a halt with her cricket bat, whilst the other tries to catch her out at the wicket!

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

Hirundo rustica, Barn Swallow in flight opening its beak to catch insect, side view

London - Billingsgate Fish Market - Standing amid the catch
Oh My Cod! London - Billingsgate Fish Market - Standing amid the catch. Date: circa 1908

Herring Boats landing their catch - Whitby, North Yorkshire
Herring Boats landing their catch at the Port of Whitby, North Yorkshire. Date: circa 1907

Fly fishing, Brown Trout (Salmo trutta) catch with rod and fly box, on machair loch, South Uist, Outer Hebrides, Scotland, September

Crew of a Scottish purse seiner, Falmouth, Cornwall
The crew of a Scottish purse seiner, at Falmouth, Cornwall. A seine net is usually a long flat net like a fence, with weights on it, which catches the fish by encircling them. Date: circa 1970s

Learning words
A boy catching the alphabet and words in his net 1922

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

Sher. Holmes & Watson
THE HOUND OF THE BASKERVILLES Holmes & Watson catch a glimpse of the mysterious stranger in a hansom cab in Regent Street

An African fish eagle (Halliaeetus vocifer) swoops to catch a fish with its talons off Rusinga Island, Lake Victoria

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

Fish Mkt Lowestoft
The fish market at Lowestoft where fishermen land their catch

TREVITHICKs LOCO 1808
Trevithicks latest engine, known as the " catch-me-who- can" is the centre-piece at the steam circus on the New Road, Euston Square, London

A hunting falcon catches a hare during a celebration by Egyptian clubs and austringers on World Falconry Day at Borg al-Arab desert in Alexandria, Egypt, November 17, 2018

Traffic Police C. 1900
Three police officers, one in uniform and two in plain clothes working together to catch speeding motorists. The two plain clothed policemen hold stopwatches

The Martini-Henry Rifle (engraving)
1625821 The Martini-Henry Rifle (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Martini-Henry Rifle. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 22 July 1871)

View over the Berlin Wall in 1985, towards the TV Tower at Alexanderplatz in East Berlin, at night, Berlin, Germany, Europe

ERNEST HEMINGWAY (center) with Cuban sportsman Elicio Arguelles, Jr. and fishing-boat captain Gregorio Fuentes in Cuba during the filming of " The Old Man and the Sea" in 1956

NATIVE AMERICANS / FISHING. Native Americans of the Pacific Northwest catching whitefish in the rapids of the Columbia
NATIVE AMERICANS/FISHING. Native Americans of the Pacific Northwest catching whitefish in the rapids of the Columbia River, Washington Territory. Wood engraving, 1871

Baseball game in the 1880s
Baseball batter waiting for a pitch, 1880s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Minoan fresco showing a boy with fishes, 20th century
Minoan fresco from Thera showing a boy with fishes, 20th century

Picture No. 11993132
Blackbird - About to Swallow a Pyracantha Berry - Cornwall - UK Date:

Newfoundland & Labrador - Battle Isle - under the Salt Store
Newfoundland & Labrador, Canada - Battle Isle - under the Salt Store in Battle Harbour. Young Victor Crowley and two massive cod. The larger fish measured 5ft 5" and weighed 60lbs. Date: 1901

Scottish Types - Leistering Salmon, Clan MacGregor. 19th century

Scotch lassies engaged in curing kippers at Douglas, on the Isle of Man September 1916 Fish where the fish are!

Elsie Kay, Maie Ash & Katleen Dawn, The Catch of the Season
Elsie Kay, Maie Ash and Kathleen Dawn in a wonderful publicity photograph for the popular comedy musical, The Catch of the Season at the Vaudeville Theatre

Simple Simon went a fishing, For to catch a whale; All the water he had got
5212045 Simple Simon went a fishing, For to catch a whale; All the water he had got, Was in his mothers pail (coloured engraving) by English School

Sea Trout, Korsor, Denmark

Raccoon - caught in trap - Lower Saxony - Germany
USH-5262 Raccoon - caught in trap Lower Saxony - Germany Procyon lotor Duncan Usher contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Jumping Sheet Drill - London Fire Brigade Date: circa 1940s

USA, Montana, Big Timber Cowboy rides horse in calf-roping rodeo competition (motion)

Fishermen on the River Volga at Samara
Fishermen relaxing after a hard days work on the River Volga at Samara, Russia

The Fishermans Prayer
THE FISHERMANs PRAYER Lord suffer me to catch a fish so large that even I in talking of it afterwards shall have no need to lie

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"Catch: From Newfoundland Cod to World Series Glory, A Multifaceted Tale" In the vast waters of Newfoundland, Canada, lies a bountiful catch that has sustained generations - the mighty cod. For centuries, these prized fish have been at the heart of Newfoundland's fishing industry, providing sustenance and livelihoods for its people. But catching goes beyond just fish; it extends to thrilling moments on sports fields too. In the 1955 World Series, left fielder Sandy Amoros of the Brooklyn Dodgers made an unforgettable catch. As Yogi Berra sent a deep fly ball soaring towards him in Yankee Stadium, Amoros leaped into action and snatched victory from the jaws of defeat. Across oceans in Whitstable, England, oyster catches are a way of life. These skilled individuals brave treacherous tides to gather succulent oysters from their beds – a tradition that has shaped coastal communities for centuries. The art world also embraces "catch" as inspiration. Winslow Homer's masterpiece "Fog Warning" depicts a lone fisherman battling against nature's elements while hauling his precious catch home. Similarly captivating is "The Lighthouse (Newlyn, Cornwall), " where an unknown artist captures fishermen returning with their hard-earned bounty. Sports enthusiasts witness incredible catches too; Len Weare springs high into the air as Newport County goalkeeper to secure victory under immense pressure. His skillful grab symbolizes determination and resilience in times of challenge. From France to Germany and Norse mythology alike comes tales of mythical creatures known for their elusive catches. Legends speak of beings like Oyster Catchers who possess magical abilities tied closely with marine life – enchanting imaginations throughout history. Even angling enthusiasts find joy in this word; French and English artificial fishing flies dance upon rivers' surfaces as they lure unsuspecting trout into their grasp. Fly fishing becomes an art form where patience meets precision resulting in exhilarating catches. Transportation also plays a role in the catch narrative.