Fetch Collection

The Gun Who Picked up his Bird by H. M. Bateman
Etiquette gone awry during a shoot when one man retrieves his own bird rather than allowing the gundogs to do so. The result is an utterly incensed gundog

The Faithful Heart by George Studdy
A little dog with mournful eyes, obviously alarmed at his owners sea bathing antics, paddles as far as he can into the water holding her dress

Fetch! Weimaraner carrying long log through woods

English Village Well
A mother and child fetch a pail of water from the well in the village of Old Basing, Hampshire. England. Date: 1930s

Black flat-coated retriever dog splashing in water and retrieving stick (Canis familiaris)

Pit-bull Dog Playing with stick
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A gouty invalid angrily rings for his manservant, presumably to fetch him some more port! Date: 18th century

Busy with a stick
Gert van den Bosch

The Troubles of an Artists Wife (engraving)
1596368 The Troubles of an Artists Wife (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Troubles of an Artists Wife)

hey i'm hungry
Pali Gerec

The grey hound with the glove (w / c & graphite on paper)
423989 The grey hound with the glove (w/c & graphite on paper) by Nicholson, William (1872-1949); 19.9x25.4 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge

LA-1308
Dog - Cocker Spaniel, holding newspaper in mouth Date: 07-Apr-05

A Mountain Lassie (Girl with a Water Pot) (oil on canvas)
3744138 A Mountain Lassie (Girl with a Water Pot) (oil on canvas) by Pelham, Thomas Kent (c.1831-1907); 91.4x71.1 cm; Nottingham City Museums and Galleries (Nottingham Castle)

The Four Kings of Candyland (engraving)
1103731 The Four Kings of Candyland (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Four Kings of Candyland)

"The waters are rising, and I ve come to fetch your father"(engraving)
2781238 " The waters are rising, and I ve come to fetch your father" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: " The waters are rising)

Local Women fetching drinking water from a well - Venice, Italy. Date: circa 1901

War Sketches (engraving)
1589590 War Sketches (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: War Sketches. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 18 August 1877)

A little boy and little girl dressed up as nursery rhyme characters, Jack and Jill. Date: c.1920

Tankard bearer, London
Tankard bearer, who carried water from London conduits and pumps

Jack and Jill (colour litho)
3631216 Jack and Jill (colour litho) by Greenaway, Kate (1846-1901) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jack and Jill)

Woman telephoning a doctor (colour litho)
3094441 Woman telephoning a doctor (colour litho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Woman telephoning a doctor. Postcard, early 20th century)

The Winter Exhibitions (engraving)
1622945 The Winter Exhibitions (engraving) by Pettie, John (1839-93) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Winter Exhibitions. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 6 December 1884)

Mr Plantagenet Trot and his Dogs (engraving)
1060908 Mr Plantagenet Trot and his Dogs (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr Plantagenet Trot and his Dogs)

Summer among the Coral Islands, a Visit to Samoa (engraving)
1046405 Summer among the Coral Islands, a Visit to Samoa (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Summer among the Coral Islands, a Visit to Samoa)

The Crisis in Sicily, Sketches at Palermo (engraving)
1604502 The Crisis in Sicily, Sketches at Palermo (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Crisis in Sicily, Sketches at Palermo)

Jack
Charly Lataste

Busy with a stick
Gert van den Bosch

Branch manager + assistant branch manager
Gert van den Bosch

Puppy
annascigaj

CHILDREN AT A PUMP
Two children fetch water from a pump - note the ingenious use of a hoop Date: late 19th century

PARIS DRESSMAKER
Interior of a dressmakers in Paris, showing a lady sitting while the shop assistants fetch, carry, cut up, and measure fabric. Date: circa 1760

BOY GOES TO WELL C1830
A boy goes to fetch water from the well, accompanied by two dogs Date: circa 1830

HYLAS
A youth of whom Herakles is very fond; but during the Golden Fleece expedition, sent to fetch water, he is carried off by the nymphs of Mysia and never seen by Herakles again

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Swaziland, Young Girl Collecting water with watering cans

Picture No. 12479789
Flat coated retriever puppy dog outdoors Date:

Picture No. 12479788
Flat coated retriever puppy dog outdoors Date:

Picture No. 12479786
Flat coated retriever dog outdoors Date:

Picture No. 12479104
Black Labrador Retriever - fetching shed antler Date:

Eton College from Datchet Road, c. 1790 (w / c over graphite on wove paper)
XYC309878 Eton College from Datchet Road, c.1790 (w/c over graphite on wove paper) by Girtin, Thomas (1775-1802); 46.4x58.6 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection, USA; English

Fetching Water from the River from London Street Arabs by Dorothy Tennant
XJF294019 Fetching Water from the River from London Street Arabs by Dorothy Tennant, 1890 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Stanley, Dorothy

The nursery rhyme, Jack and Jill
Jack and Jill went up the hill, to fetch a pail of water; Jack fell down and broke his crown, and Jill came tumbling after. Date: c. 1930

A Dog In The Wind

Dog With Ears In The Wind

Clan Mac Nicol
Clan MAC NICOL a young barefoot woman is on her way to the burn to fetch water in her wooden pail

A Mountain Lassie (Girl with a Water Pot)
Artist: Pelham, Thomas Kent - Title: A Mountain Lassie (Girl with a Water Pot) - Date: N/A - Original Medium and Size: Oil on Canvas 91.4 x 71.1

Jack and Jill / Andre
Jack and Jill went up the hill to fetch a pail of water, Jack fell down and broke his crown, and Jill came tumbling after

Children and Yule Log
Five children fetch home a very big Yule Log

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"Fetch: A Journey Through Time, Art, and Canine Adventures" Step into a world where the concept of "fetch" transcends time and boundaries. From the humorous illustrations of H. M. Bateman's "The Gun Who Picked up his Bird" to George Studdy's heartwarming portrayal in "The Faithful Heart, " we witness the unwavering loyalty between man and dog. In one frame, a majestic Weimaraner carries a long log through dense woods, showcasing their strength and determination. Nearby stands an English Village Well, reminding us of simpler times when fetching water was an everyday chore. Yet not all fetches were voluntary; child laborers reluctantly fetched items for their masters during harsh 18th-century days. Meanwhile, a gouty invalid angrily rings for his manservant in hopes of having more port brought to him - highlighting both privilege and dependence. But let's not forget our four-legged friends. A black flat-coated retriever joyfully splashes in water while retrieving a stick with unmatched enthusiasm – embodying the essence itself. As we delve deeper into history, nursery rhymes like Jack and Jill come alive with images of children fetching pails of water from treacherous hillsides. And who can resist watching dogs busy themselves with sticks – forever captivated by this timeless game? Artists' lives are not exempt from troubles either; as depicted in engravings such as "The Troubles of an Artist's Wife, " even creative geniuses rely on others to fetch inspiration or assist them along their journey. However, some fetches leave lasting scars like Rose Allins' hand burned by Edmund Tyrell – reminding us that even innocent actions can have unintended consequences. Amidst these diverse portrayals emerges one universal truth: hunger knows no bounds. Whether it be humans or animals exclaiming "hey I'm hungry, " the desire for sustenance unites us all.