Fish Collection (page 10)

Stonefish (Synanceia verrucosa) is extremely venomous, Celebes Sea, Sabah, Malaysia, Southeast Asia, Asia

Greek civilization, fresco depicting fisherman, from Akrotiri, Thera, Santorini, Greece
Greek civilization, 16th century b.C. Fresco depicting a fisherman. From Akrotiri, Thera, Santorini, Greece

Italy, Apulia, Arpi, Daunian mosaic work depicting sea animals, from a house in Argos Hippium 4th-3rd Century B.C. Italy, Foggia

Close-up of an osteodontornis gripping a fish (Osteodontornis orri)
Zoology: Birds - Prehistoric Birds - Cainozoic era - Osteodontornis orri. Art work

Fish anatomy, historical model
Fish anatomy. 1950s anatomical model showing the internal organs of a typical fish

Fish illustration
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

Tonguestone (sharks tooth) with lateral denticles
Tooth of the extinct shark (Lamna obliqua Agassiz). Specimen orgininating from the London Clay (Eocene), Sheppey, Kent

Scyliorhinus canicula, dogfish
Scanning electron microscope (SEM) image of the scales of a dogfish (x 40)

Black jewfish
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

Reef scene with sea fan, Komodo, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Asia

At the fish and chip shop
People You See. At the fish and chip shop. From Teddy Bear (28 October 1967)

USA, Maine, Harpswell. Lobster buoys hang on fish shack on Bailey Island

Florida Native Americans curing fish and game on a barbecue. Colored engraving, 1591
NATIVE AMERICANS: BARBECUE, 1591. Florida Native Americans curing fish and game on a barbecue. Colored engraving, 1591, by Theodor de Bry after a now lost drawing by Jacques Le Moyne de Morgues

NATIVE AMERICAN BARBECUE. Florida Native Americans curing fish and game on a barbecue. Colored engraving, 1591, by Theodor de Bry after a now lost drawing by Jacques Le Moyne de Morgues

AUDUBON: OSPREY. Osprey, or Fish Hawk (Pandion haliaetus), by John James Audubon for his Birds of America, 1827-38

VERNE: 20, 000 LEAGUES. Undersea life of the North Pacific seen from the Nautilus
VERNE: 20, 000 LEAGUES. Undersea life of the North Pacific seen from the " Nautilus" : wood engraving after a drawing by Alphonse de Neuville from an 1870 edition of Jules Vernes "

Wartime cuisine - fish and chips
Wartime rashioning during the Second World War. A plate of steak and veg is a dream, but at least there is still fish and chips to keep the spirits up and the bellies full! Date: circa early 1940s

Opening Oysters 1930S
A man prises open oysters at Scotts Oyster Bar in the West End of London. Date: 1930s

Blue triggerfish (Pseudobalistes fuscus) over a coral reef. Photographed in the Red Sea, Egypt

Blue triggerfish (Pseudobalistes fuscus). Photographed in the Red Sea, Egypt

Three spot dascyllus fish
Three spot dascyllus. Head of a three spot dascyllus fish (Dascyllus trimaculatus). This damselfish inhabits lagoons and coral reefs in the Indo-Pacific region

Deep sea anglerfish, computer artwork. This fish lives in the aphotic zone in the oceans, where it is so deep that no sunlight penetrates. It hunts by using its bioluminescent lure, or esca

Koi carp in a pond. This fish is an ornamental domesticated variety of the common carp (Cyprinus carpo)

Yellowtail butterflyfish (Chaetodon xanthurus) swimming over a coral reef. These fish inhabit shallow waters and feed on algae and small invertebrates

Tinned sardines in sunflower oil

Bigeye scad. School of bigeye scad (Selar crumenophthalmus) fish swimming in mid water. Photographed off Misool, Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia

Queen angelfish and blue tangs
Queen angelfish (Holacanthus ciliaris, yellow tail) with blue tangs (Acanthurus coeruleus) in the background. Photographed off Bonaire Island in the Netherlands Antilles, in the Atlantic Ocean

Giant trevally fish
Giant trevally (Caranx ignobilis) fish. Photographed in the Red Sea, Egypt

Art deco illustration by Fish
Art deco llustration by Fish (Anne Harriet Fish), Date: 1927

Boy silhouetted against the sky, holding a crab
A boy wearing a diving mask stands silhouetted against the sea and sky, holding a crab

Herring boats at St Ives, Cornwall, stored in an open space close to the beach

Grandfather welcomes his Granddaughter
A Grandfather, fishing in the shade of a tree by a quiet pool, welcomes his Granddaughter with open arms. Watercolour painting by Raymond Sheppard

Canada - Ojibwa Girl cleaning the catch
The Ojibwa is the largest group of Native American peoples north of Mexico. They are equally divided between the United States and Canada

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

Fishermen on the River Volga at Samara
Fishermen relaxing after a hard days work on the River Volga at Samara, Russia

Billingsgate Fish Market - Fresh Haddock
Fresh Haddock brought to Billingsgate Fish Market in London on large wagons Date: 1912

The Lost Ball - Heath Robinson Cartoon
The Lost Ball. Golfers try in vain to retrieve a lost ball in a lake on a golf course. It appears that a passing fish has swallowed it!

A Fish Auction in Columbia Market
In 1869 Baroness Burdett-Coutts paid for the building of the great Columbia Market (for fish) between Hackney and Bethnal Green Roads on the site of Nova Scotia Gardens

The Fishermans Prayer
THE FISHERMANs PRAYER Lord suffer me to catch a fish so large that even I in talking of it afterwards shall have no need to lie

Unusual Sundial
An unusual armillary sphere sundial with a base with fish sculpted into it, at Bath, Somerset, England

Mutus Liber - 3
MUTUS LIBER ( The Silent Book ) The Mystic Fish 3 of 15

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Small School of Red Sea Bannerfish ( Heniochus intermedius ). Red Sea. Egypt

Fish, Saly, Senegal, West Africa, Africa

Fishermen on Kendwa Beach, Zanzibar, Tanzania, East Africa, Africa

Great white shark swimming towards camera. (rr)
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Beach, Tarifa, Andalucia, Spain, Europe

Detail of a goldfish tail

Wild salmon by the River Braan at Dunkeld, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

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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.