Dory Collection

Lobster boat off the Atlantic coast of Maine and Canada
Lobster fishermen in the Grand Manan Channel between Maine and New Brunswick, 1890s. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a 19th-century illustration

'The Newfoundland Cod Fishery; Fishing for Cod from a Doris or Flat-Bottomed Boat, 1891. Creator: Unknown
'The Newfoundland Cod Fishery; Fishing for Cod from a Doris or Flat-Bottomed Boat, 1891. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 44. July to December, 1891

Pair of rustic rowing boats
A pair of rustic old rowing boats beached, in black and white

Eilean Donan Castle on Loch Alsh, Kyle, Highlands, Scotland, Great Britain

Vito Camella hollers for help to anchor a dory, Glocester, Massachusetts, 1943. Creator: Gordon Parks
Vito Camella hollers for help to anchor a dory. Glocester, Massachusetts

Pulling the Dory, 1880 (watercolor and pencil on paper)
650871 Pulling the Dory, 1880 (watercolor and pencil on paper) by Homer, Winslow (1836-1910); 21x33 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Pulling the Dory. Winslow Homer (1836-1910)

John Dory, magpie perch, silver fish and butterfly lobster
John Dory, Zeus faber, magpie perch, Cheilodactylus nigripes, migratory silver fish, and butterfly lobster, Ibacus peronii

Emu and young, Dromaius novaehollandiae
Emu and young chicks, Dromaius novaehollandiae. Lithograph after an illustration by Louisa Anne Meredith from her book Tasmanian Friends and Foes, Feathered, Furred and Finned, Marcus Ward, London

John Dory and African pompano
John Dory, Zeus faber 126, and African pompano, Alectis ciliaris 127. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Gottlieb Tobias Wilhelms Encyclopedia of Natural History: Fish, Augsburg, 1804

Natives in an outrigger canoe, Dory harbour
Natives in an outrigger canoe blowing on a conch shell in Dory harbour, Papua New Guinea. Handcoloured copperplate engraved by Sasso from Giulio Ferrarios Ancient

John Dory or Doree, Zeus faber. Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Edward Donovan from his Natural History of British Fishes, Donovan and F.C. and J. Rivington, London, 1802-1808

Sunrise Through Mist, 1852 (oil on canvas)
2652558 Sunrise Through Mist, 1852 (oil on canvas) by Lane, Fitz Henry (1804-65); 62.2x92.7 cm; Shelburne Museum, Vermont, USA; eShelburne Museum; Museum purchase

Dory on Danas Beach, Manchester-by-the-Sea, Massachusetts
3058252 Dory on Danas Beach, Manchester-by-the-Sea, Massachusetts, 1879 (w/c & gouache on paper) by Bricher, Alfred Thompson (1837-1908)

Boys in a Dory, 1873. Creator: Winslow Homer
Boys in a Dory, 1873. Homer spent the summer of 1873 in Gloucester, Massachusetts at the picturesque fishing port on Cape Ann, north of Boston

Mr Bakers boat, 1922. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
Mr Bakers boat, 1922

John dory (Zeus faber) portrait, Babbacombe Bay, Devon, UK, October

Racing heavy canoes on a northern river, 1800s
A bateau (boat) race in the north woods, 1800s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Tuna fishing using nets, 1800s
Fishing boats circling a school of tuna to catch them in nets, 1800s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Charming rowboat in wetland grass at Cape Cod in Massachusetts

Small boat upside down on beach at sunset in summer at Sealand Odde in Odsherred on the Baltic Sea in Sealand, Denmark

Boat At Dawn, Harrington Harbour, Lower North Shore, Duplessis Region, Quebec

Zeus faber, or John Dory
Zeus faber, also known as John Dory, John Doree, St Pierre or Peters Fish. Date: 1863

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Lobstermen hauling traps off the coast of Maine, 1800s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Maine lobster catch, early 1900s
Lobstermen loading their catch from a dory to a sailboat, circa 1900. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a 20th-century illustration

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North Atlantic cod-fishing in the 1880s Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Rooster. Detail of ostensory. Gothic. 14th century. Silver and gold. Treasure. Cathedral of Barcelona. Catalonia. Spain. Detail

Zeus gallus and Zeus insidiator
Plate 192 Naturgeschichte der auslõ«ñischen Fische : mit sechs und dreissig Ausgemalten kupfern nach originalen (1785-95) by Marcus Elieser Bloch

John dory, Zeus faber, and emperor angelfish, Pomacanthus imperator.. Handcolored copperplate stipple engraving from Jussieus Dictionnaire des Sciences Naturelles 1816-1830. Illustration by J.G

USA, Massachusetts, Cape Cod, Red dory on Herring River

Wooden dinghy, and Nins Bin lobster caravan, Kaikoura Coast, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand

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Silvery John Dory (composite image) Date:

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Silvery John Dory (composite image) Date:

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John Dory ventral view (composite image) Date:

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John Dory (composite image) Date:

HOMER: THREE BOYS, 1875. Three Boys in a Dory with Lobster Pots. Winslow Homer, watercolor and gouache over graphite on paper, 1875

N. A. Canada, Nova Scotia, Peggys Cove. Green dinghy in harbor
N.A. Canada, Nova Scotia, Peggys Cove. Green dinghy in harbor

N. A. Canada, Nova Scotia. Lobster boats on a foggy, rainy day
N.A. Canada, Nova Scotia. Lobster boats on a foggy, rainy day

Enoplosus armatus
One of 67 original water colour drawings of Mammals, Reptiles and Fish found at King Georges Sound, Western Australia, and in its neighbourhood; accompanied by manuscript notes by Neill, Robert

Dory moored along the Colorado River, Colorado, United States of America, North America

Doris Longwing Red (Heliconius doris) feeding on a flower. Costa Rica

Doris Longwing (Heliconius doris viridis) resting on a plant. Costa Rica

NANTUCKET SCENE, 1875. Hauling a dory over the hills on Nantucket, Massachusetts. Wood engraving, 1875

Odd fish by Louis Wain
Odd fish at the international fisheries exhibtion, South Kensington, 1883. Date: 1883

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Dories racing for a school of fish, Atlantic Ocean, 1880s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th century illustration

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Fishermen in a dory on the Grand Banks off Newfoundland, 1880s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Peggys Cove, Nova Scotia, Canada

Dory builder, Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, Canada

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"Dory: A Journey Across Oceans and Cultures" In the vast expanse of the Atlantic coast, where Maine and Canada meet, a humble lobster boat glides through the choppy waves. Its weathered hull tells tales of countless fishing expeditions, while its sturdy build withstands the relentless power of the sea. This is where dory boats reign supreme. Venturing further north to Peggys Cove in Nova Scotia, Canada, one can witness a picturesque scene - a pair of rustic rowing boats gently swaying with each passing tide. These traditional vessels have been an integral part of coastal communities for generations, serving as lifelines for fishermen braving treacherous waters. But what exactly is a dory? It's not just any ordinary boat; it's also an intriguing fish species known as Zeus faber or John Dory. With its distinctive flat body and captivating markings resembling Eilean Donan Castle on Loch Alsh in Scotland, this creature stands out among marine life. Back in Glocester, Massachusetts during 1943, Vito Camella hollers for help to anchor his dory amidst bustling harbor activity. Captured by Gordon Parks' lens, this snapshot immortalizes the hard work and camaraderie that defined coastal communities during wartime. Delving into history reveals another facet of dories - their artistic representation. In "Pulling the Dory, " an exquisite watercolor painting from 1880 showcases skilled hands maneuvering these iconic boats with precision and grace. Yet beyond their nautical significance lies culinary delight. The John Dory fish has delighted palates worldwide alongside magpie perch, silver fish, and butterfly lobster – all treasures from beneath ocean depths that ignite gastronomic passions. Meanwhile, across distant lands like Africa's shores or even closer to home like Emu habitats in Australia's Novaehollandiae region – diverse ecosystems embrace unique creatures bearing names reminiscent of our beloved dory.