Catchers Collection

Cartoon, Royal Bird Catchers -- two men attempting to capture Queen Victoria. 1881

Sergeant Ewart capturing the French eagle at Waterloo
Sergeant Charles Ewart capturing the French 45th Regiment's eagle standard at the Battle of Waterloo - The Bird Catchers, Royal Scots Greys Date: 1815

The Rat-Killer, 1632 (etching)
1068197 The Rat-Killer, 1632 (etching) by Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn (1606-69); 14x17.6 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas, USA; gift of Calvin J. Holmes; Dutch, out of copyright

Birdcatchers trapping starlings, illustration from Venationes, Ferarum, Avium
747011 Birdcatchers trapping starlings, illustration from Venationes, Ferarum, Avium, Piscium (Of Hunting: Wild Beasts, Birds, Fish), engraved by Jan Collaert (1566-1628), pub

A new method for hunting ducks, illustration from Venationes, Ferarum, Avium
746998 A new method for hunting ducks, illustration from Venationes, Ferarum, Avium, Piscium (Of Hunting: Wild Beasts, Birds, Fish), engraved by Jan Collaert (1566-1628), pub

The Merchant of Death of Rats (engraving)
820063 The Merchant of Death of Rats (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Merchant of Death of Rats)

Birdcatchers selling Wood Pigeon, illustration from Venationes, Ferarum, Avium
747007 Birdcatchers selling Wood Pigeon, illustration from Venationes, Ferarum, Avium, Piscium (Of Hunting: Wild Beasts, Birds, Fish), engraved by Jan Collaert (1566-1628), pub

Birdcatchers using Owls and disguise to catch Figpeckers
747000 Birdcatchers using Owls and disguise to catch Figpeckers, illustration from Venationes, Ferarum, Avium, Piscium (Of Hunting: Wild Beasts, Birds, Fish), engraved by Jan Collaert (1566-1628)

Rat Catching (oil on canvas)
3602043 Rat Catching (oil on canvas) by Woodward, Thomas (1801-52); 50.5x64 cm; Worcester City Art Gallery & Museum, Worcestershire, UK; English, out of copyright

Rat-catcher 1850s
Jack Black, was a rat-catcher and mole destroyer from Battersea. Date: circa 1850s

Hunting Quail, illustration from Venationes, Ferarum, Avium
747010 Hunting Quail, illustration from Venationes, Ferarum, Avium, Piscium (Of Hunting: Wild Beasts, Birds, Fish), engraved by Jan Collaert (1566-1628), pub

Rat catchers (engraving)
699949 Rat catchers (engraving) by Visscher, Cornelis (c.1629-58) (after); Private Collection; Look and Learn / Elgar Collection

Birdcatchers using traps to catch partridge, illustration from Venationes, Ferarum
746999 Birdcatchers using traps to catch partridge, illustration from Venationes, Ferarum, Avium, Piscium (Of Hunting: Wild Beasts, Birds, Fish), engraved by Jan Collaert (1566-1628), pub

Birdcatchers using rods with rings on to catch birds, illustration from Venationes
747003 Birdcatchers using rods with rings on to catch birds, illustration from Venationes, Ferarum, Avium, Piscium (Of Hunting: Wild Beasts, Birds, Fish), engraved by Jan Collaert (1566-1628), pub

Rat hunters (engraving)
820064 Rat hunters (engraving) by Wilkie, David (1785-1841); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rat hunters, to the president and members of the Royal Academy)

The Young Bird Catchers (oil on panel)
3066264 The Young Bird Catchers (oil on panel) by Neer, Eglon Hendrick van der (1634-1703); 26x19.7 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Dutch, out of copyright

A crowd gather around a man gesticulating with a stick in his left hand (engraving)
820066 A crowd gather around a man gesticulating with a stick in his left hand (engraving) by German School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Landscape with Bird Catchers, c. 1670 (oil on panel)
450238 Landscape with Bird Catchers, c.1670 (oil on panel) by Dujardin, Karel (1626-78); 28.1x36.8 cm; The Holburne Museum, Bath, UK; eHolburne Museum; Dutch, out of copyright

The King and Queen of the Gobe-mouches, a species of the Muscicapa or Fly-catchers (engraving)
967993 The King and Queen of the Gobe-mouches, a species of the Muscicapa or Fly-catchers (engraving) by Riou, Edouard (1833-1900) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The rat catcher (colour litho)
820065 The rat catcher (colour litho) by Visscher, Cornelius de (c.1520-86); Private Collection; (add.info.: The rat catcher, depicting a man carrying a box on a strap over his shoulder)

The rat-catcher (engraving)
820062 The rat-catcher (engraving) by Slingelandt, Pieter van (1640-91); Private Collection; (add.info.: The rat-catcher, a boy seated with his feet in a pond)

Cow riding on a train
A Deadhead Passenger. How an intelligent animal refused to be butted off the track by the cowcatcher, and stole a free ride on the railroad. Date: 1883

Rattenf

Cat and owl as rat catchers on a Christmas card
Cat and owl as rat and mouse catchers on a Christmas card. Date: circa 1890s

Bird Catching from Below. Catchers were helped up the cliffs by colleagues in rowing boats. Birds and eggs were a great economic resource for the Shetland Islanders

Rat catching on the home front during WWI
The Emancipation of Women - another sphere of industry. A member of a family of a resident in Camberwell who is the official rat-catcher to the London County Council

Source Size = 3969 x 2726
" crab Catchers, " by E. Duncan, from the Exhibition of the Water Colour Society

Source Size = 3968 x 1685
The Shellfish Supplies: Shellfish Catchers Cottage at Canty Bay, 1862

The Rat-Catchers of the Sewers, illustration from London Labour and the London
XJF477679 The Rat-Catchers of the Sewers, illustration from London Labour and the London Poor by Henry Mayhew, c.1840s (litho) by English School

Port of Rotterdam, Holland, from The Illustrated London News, 1810 (engraving)
XJF311249 Port of Rotterdam, Holland, from The Illustrated London News, 1810 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Bird catching with machine-like extendable arms, reproduction of a miniature in the
KW260610 Bird catching with machine-like extendable arms, reproduction of a miniature in the 14th century manuscript Livre de Roy du Modus, by Henri de Ferrieres

Bird catchers, bird netting, pigeons, Jan Luyken, Aart Wolsgrein, 1693

The Bird Catchers; Francois Boucher, French, 1703 - 1770; 1748; Oil on canvas; Unframed: 294.6 x 337.8 cm (116 x 133 in.), Framed: 321.3 x 364.5 x 7.6 cm (126 1/2 x 143 1/2 x 3 in.)

Rock Thrush (Monticola saxatilis), males in eclipse plumage, Alpine Zoo Innsbruck, Tyrol, Austria, Europe

Northern Wheatear (Oenanthe oenanthe), males in eclipse plumage, Alpine Zoo Innsbruck, Tyrol, Austria, Europe

Male European Black Redstart (Phoenicurus ochruros gibraltariensis)

Spotted Flycatcher (Muscicapa striata), Allgaeu, Bavaria, Germany, Europe

Picture No. 10864948
Illustration - Old style bird catchers, Bird netting on the Sussex Downs (from G D Rowley 1875) using a dog Date:

Picture No. 10864947
Illustration - Old style bird catchers, Bird netting on the Sussex Downs (from G D Rowley 1875) Date:

The Rat-Catchers of the Sewers. Rat catchers were vital to keeping down the rat population in the London sewers. The rat catcher is using a candle with a simple wind shield to give him enough light

Eeling in Kent / 1930S
Eel spearers at work on the marshes at Reculver, Kent, England. By digging a pronged spear into the mud, skilled eel catchers catch as many as ten pounds of eels an hour. Date: 1930s

Rounding up Stray Dogs
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"Catchers: From Cartoon Characters to Royal Bird Catchers, an Array of Captivating Tales" Step into a whimsical world where catchers take center stage - from the animated realm of cartoons to the daring exploits of royal bird catchers. Picture Sergeant Ewart's triumphant moment as he captures the majestic French eagle at Waterloo, forever etched in history. But hold on tight as we embark on a train ride like no other, with a cow boldly perched upon its carriages. Delve into artistry and discover "The Rat-Killer, " an intriguing 1632 etching that portrays the relentless pursuit of vermin eradication. Witness birdcatchers skillfully trapping starlings in an illustration from Venationes, Ferarum, Avium - their craft honed through generations. Uncover innovative hunting techniques as depicted in another Venationes illustration - "A new method for hunting ducks" unveils nature's secrets harnessed by resourceful hunters. Meanwhile, explore darker realms with "The Merchant of Death of Rats, " an engraving that delves into the eerie domain where rodents meet their fate. Venture further into this captivating world as birdcatchers peddle their wares; behold Wood Pigeons being sold before your eyes in yet another Venationes illustration. Marvel at these skilled individuals who employ owls and disguise to ensnare elusive Figpeckers - cunning tactics employed by masters of deception. Immerse yourself in artistic renditions such as "Rat Catching, " an oil painting that immortalizes the tireless efforts put forth by those dedicated to keeping our surroundings rodent-free. Journey back to the 1850s and witness a rat-catcher hard at work, embodying resilience amidst adversity. Finally, experience exhilarating hunts through yet another Venationes masterpiece - "Hunting Quail. " Let your imagination soar alongside these intrepid souls chasing elusive game, capturing the essence of nature's beauty.