Fish Collection

The harbour and village, Polperro, Cornwall, England, UK

Hogarth, Beer Street. A political print supporting a ministerial measure against the unlimited sale of gin. A scene of London life in which happy and healthy tradesmen

Painting from the Dreamtime, Aboriginal art, Australia, Pacific

Longnose Gar (Lepisosteus osseus), long fish with a long horn like mouth and golden skin with brown blotches

Salmo stomachicus, or Gillaroo, also known as Gizzard Trout, a variety of trout inhabiting Lough Melvin, Ireland. Date: 1879

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

Beer Street, 1751. Artist: William Hogarth
Beer Street, 1751. Working people enjoying a tankard of beer outside the Barley Mow public house. The figures include two women with baskets of fish and a butcher holding a joint of meat

Fish Mosaic from Pompeii
Floor mosaic from Pompeii of fish, octopus, squid, lobster, eel and crustaceans. Museo Archaeologico Nazionale, Napoli collection

A Four Year Old with a Cat and a Fish, 1647 (oil on canvas)
7300633 A Four Year Old with a Cat and a Fish, 1647 (oil on canvas) by Cuyp, Jacob Gerritsz (1594-1651); 108x80 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Ribbonfish and red bandfish
Ribbonfish, Trachipterus trachypterus 1, and red bandfish, Cepola macrophthalma 2. Handcolored engraving by Forget after an illustration by Oudart from Charles d Orbignys Dictionnaire Universel d

The crew of a Yarmouth Herring boat pull in their catch on a storm tossed North Sea Circa 1935

The crew of a Yarmouth Herring boat pull in their catch on a storm tossed North Sea. Circa 1935

Fishermen emptying a cran of fish into boxes ready for sale in 1967

Angling, Delphi Lodge, Co Mayo, Ireland

Roman seafood mosaic. Mosaics consist of small pieces of coloured glass or stone, used to form an image or pattern on a floor or wall

The V & A. waterfront and Table Mountain cape Town, Cape Province, South Africa

ANDERSEN: LITTLE MERMAID. The Little Mermaid. Drawing, 1932, by Jeannie Harbour for the fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen

Craster harbour, Northumberland, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Saint Anthony of Padua preaching to the fishes, 1779. Painting by Bernardo Rodriguez. Quito School. Colonial baroque. Painting. ECUADOR. PICHINCHA. Quito. Convent of San Francisco

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

Geological Strata 19C
A schematic representation of geology and palaeontology

Carp (Cyprinus carpio) Aare River, Switzerland 2006

Ernest Hemingway Fishing
Sun Valley, Idaho: 1939 Author Ernest Hemingway holding two trout he has caught

A Decided Catch by William Heath Robinson
The Whitebait cycle, an ingenious contraption necessitated by the exorbitant charges for hire of boats at the seaside this season

A Selection of Fish
An assortment of fish: 1. sharp-nosed eel, 2. blunt-nosed eel, 3. burbot, 4. lamprey, 5. lampern, 6. chub, 7. perch, 8. roach, 9. bream, 10. rudd, 11. Prussian carp, 12. Crucian carp, 13. tench, 14

Dolphin airship by Jean Samuel Pauly and Durs Egg
A fish-shaped airshipdesign Dolphin by Jean Samuel Pauly and Durs Egg, c.1835. Date: circa 1835

Tucking Pilchards at Cadgwith, Cornwall. Late 1800s
Cadgwith harbour with fishermen, fishing boats and a tucking net full of pilchards. Photographer: Unknown

Fresco of a fisherman from Akrotiri, dating from around 1600 BC, island of Santorini (Thira), Cyclades, Greece, Europe

Tompot blenny (Parablennius gattorugine) in bright summer mating colours, peering out from his home in a discarded tube, where he was guarding his eggs (not visible in this photo), Swanage Pier

Indonesia, Papua, Raja Ampat. Bowl of pearls cultured from silver-lipped pearl oysters
Bowl of pearls cultured from silver-lipped pearl oysters, Raja Ampat Islands, Irian Jaya, West Papua, Indonesia. Credit as: Jones-Shimlock / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

A Fish Pontoon at Grimsby by Fortunio Matania
An illustration of what was described in the Sphere as one of the greatest fishing ports in the world. In 1790 the population was less than 1, 000 and in 1907 it was 65, 000

Sailor Slice tinned fish
An advertisement for Sailor Slice tinned salmon. A tin of the stuff is held up by an old fisherman - Fine!

Grimsby No 2 Fish Dock
No 2 Fish Dock, full of fishing boats, Grimsby, Lincolnshire, England

Porthleven, Cornwall, England, UK, Europe
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Danish poster, Oscar Fredericksen Fish House No. 1, Levende Orreder (Trout), designed by Aage Lund. circa 1920

Killer Whales / Orcas (Orcinus orca)
Killer whales / Orcas (Orcinus orca) large pod including calf traveling together while foraging on large schools of Herring (Clupea harengus) in the cold waters of northern Norway, January

Poissons - fish
A variety of fish. Date: 1930

RF - Hawksbill sea turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata) swimming over a coral reef. Whilst a Predatory bandcheek wrasse (Oxycheilinus digrammus)

French and English artificial fishing flies. circa 1900

Map of Tenochtitlan. Mexico, 1560. By Alonso de Santa Cruz
Map of Tenochtitlan. Mexico, 1560. General islario of all the islands in the world. Work of the chronicler and cosmographer Alonso de Santa Cruz (1505-1567). National Library. Madrid. Spain

animals, cloud, color image, concept, copy space, danger, day, deceiving, facade, fierce, fin, fish, goldfish, horizontal, humor, misconception, nature, nobody, ocean, ominous, one animal, outdoors

Balanced diet, computer artwork. A balanced diet shown as segments of a pie. The pie shows what proportion of the diet should be made up of each of the major food groups

Koi carp fish in pool, Taipei, Taiwan, Asia

Piraputanga fish (Brycon hilarii) in underwater landscape, Aquario Natural, Rio Baia Bonito, Bonito area, Serra da Bodoquena (Bodoquena Mountain Range), Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil

Female Anglerfish fanfin seadevil (Caulophryne jordani) - Deep sea species from Atlantic Ocean, found at 700-3000m

Illustration, Railway Ribaldry by W Heath Robinson -- The building of Saltash Bridge. Date: 1935

Poster, British Seagull outboard motor
Poster, British Seagull, The best outboard motor in the world, Every dinghy a motor dinghy. circa 1950

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"From Hogarth's Beer Street to the Dreamtime: Exploring the Global Fascination with Fish" Dive into a world of art and culture as we explore the captivating theme of fish. From William Hogarth's iconic painting "Beer Street, " where fish symbolize prosperity, to Aboriginal art in Australia depicting fish from the Dreamtime, these aquatic creatures have captured human imagination for centuries. Travel back in time to ancient Pompeii, where a mesmerizing mosaic showcases Roman seafood delicacies. Marvel at Newfoundland's rich history, where cod fishing has shaped its identity and economy for generations. Embark on a journey to Cape Town's V & A Waterfront, framed by the majestic Table Mountain, offering breathtaking views while enjoying delectable seafood dishes. Transport yourself to late 1800s Cornwall, witnessing locals tucking pilchards at Cadgwith Harbor - a testament to their deep connection with fishing traditions. Discover Saint Anthony of Padua preaching to fishes in an enchanting tale that highlights humanity's spiritual bond with nature. Explore geological strata from the 19th century, unraveling Earth's history through fossilized remains found within layers of rock. Immerse yourself in Craster harbor’s picturesque scenery in Northumberland, England – a haven for fishermen seeking bountiful catches amidst Europe’s coastal beauty. Join Ernest Hemingway on his legendary fishing adventures that inspired generations of anglers worldwide. Lastly, indulge your sense of whimsy with William Heath Robinson’s imaginative artwork featuring an amusingly complex contraption designed for catching fish – proving that even humor can be found within our fascination with these aquatic wonders. Fish transcend borders and cultures; they are not merely sustenance but symbols of abundance and inspiration throughout history. So whether you're admiring masterpieces or casting your own line into tranquil waters – let us celebrate this enduring connection between humans and fish across time and continents.