Filleting Collection

Fishermen by the sea with lobster / crab pots
Fishermen with their pots and nets. Watercolour Painting by Malcolm Greensmith

A Man Filleting Fish
A man in hat and overcoat fillets fish on a stall

Pleasure Boats on the Sumida River, c. 1792. Creator: Hosoda Eishi
Pleasure Boats on the Sumida River, c. 1792. A man prepares a large fish. Detail from a larger artwork

Spreading of fish, 1909. Creator: Nikolai Georgievich Katanaev
Spreading of fish, 1909. This image is from Vidy territorii Sibirskogo kazach'ego voiska (Views of the territory of the Siberian Cossack Host), one of three albums depicting the territories

A Fishmonger, plate 39 from The Costumes of China, engraved by J
STC89862 A Fishmonger, plate 39 from The Costumes of China, engraved by J. Dadley, 1800 (engraving) by Mason, Major George Henry (19th century) (after)

Japanese girl filleting fish (photo)
1095052 Japanese girl filleting fish (photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Japanese girl filleting fish. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Breakfasts For The Porth, 1907. Creator: James Clarke Hook
Breakfasts For The Porth, 1907

Seagulls - St. Ives Harbour, Cornwall - Fishermen and catch. Date: 1910s

Commercial Fish Preparation
Fishmonger cutting fillets of fish on slab with knife, newspapers hanging behind his head Date: 1930s

The Fishwife, 1672 (oil on canvas)
XOS2909712 The Fishwife, 1672 (oil on canvas) by Ostade, Adriaen Jansz. van (1610-85); 36.5x39.5 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, The Netherlands; Dutch, out of copyright

A camp Kitchen, 1856 (engraving) (b / w photo)
XJF271079 A camp Kitchen, 1856 (engraving) (b/w photo) by English School; Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Drying Fish - Kamchatka Peninsula - Far Eastern Russia
The Method the people of the Kamchatka Peninsula in Far Eastern Russia dry fish (on racks) and melt down the grease and oils for other uses. Date: circa 1800

Filleting a red mullet cutting from head to tail

Cutting into tail end of a salmon fillet

Using a spoon and a knife to remove fillets from a cooked Red Snapper

Cutting away fillets from backbone of lamb

Filleting red mullet, cutting behind gills with knife, close-up

Two whole Soles, one being sliced using a kitchen knife

Using a knife to cut fillets off a raw turbot

Filleting fish with knife, close-up

Filleting fish, close-up

Using a knife to cut a red mullet down the length of the back

Pulling the skin away and cutting off a salmon fillet

Gutting, Filleting and Skinning a Round Fish

Hands cutting beef into strips on plastic chopping board, close-up

Curing Cod Fish - Southside, St. Johns, Newfoundland
Curing Cod Fish - Southside, St. John s, Newfoundland, Canada Date: circa 1909

St. Ives, Cornwall, gutting the catch
Gutting the catch of the day on the beach at St. Ives, Cornwall. Dinnertime for the seagulls! Date: circa 1930s

Fish preparation. Hand holding a knife about to fillet. Fresh fish is an excellent source of protein and oils

Chinese Fish Merchant
A Fish Merchant prepares his catch for sale

Trout Catch 1934
A trout caught on a New Zealand fishing trip

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"From Sea to Plate: The Art of Filleting" In the picturesque coastal town, fishermen gather by the sea with their lobster and crab pots, ready to embark on a day of bountiful catches. With skilled hands and years of experience, they know the secrets fish like no other. A man stands proudly amidst his catch, meticulously filleting each fish with precision. His knife glides effortlessly through the flesh, revealing its succulent meat beneath. This ancient technique has been passed down through generations, ensuring that only the finest cuts make it onto our plates. The Newfoundland Banks are teeming with an abundance of fish species waiting to be transformed into culinary delights. From cod to haddock and everything in between, these waters provide sustenance for both locals and visitors alike. Across distant lands in China, a fishmonger showcases her expertise in plate 39 from "The Costumes of China. " Engraved by J. , this captivating image captures the essence of traditional Chinese cuisine where fresh seafood is highly prized. Even across oceans in Japan, a young girl delicately handles her knife as she skillfully fillets a fish. Her concentration is unwavering as she prepares ingredients for a meal that will surely delight her family's taste buds. Back home in Cornwall's St Ives Harbour, seagulls eagerly await their share from fishermen's daily catch. As they swoop down gracefully towards their prize, one can't help but appreciate how integral fishing is to this coastal community's way of life. Beyond mere sustenance lies commercial fish preparation - an industry built upon efficiency and expertise. Here workers tirelessly process countless fishes at lightning speed; their nimble fingers working wonders as they transform raw catches into market-ready products. Centuries ago, Dutch artist Pieter de Hooch immortalized "The Fishwife" on canvas - capturing not just her trade but also showcasing women's vital role within fishing communities.