Fishing Rod Collection

Trolling for Pike in the River Lea, 1831, (1941). Creator: James Pollard
Trolling for Pike in the River Lea, 1831, (1941). Anglers using a running line to catch pike on the Lea at Waltham Abbey, to the north-east of London. Painting in the Tate Gallery, London

Brinkburn Priory, Northumberland, c1830. Artist: JMW Turner
Brinkburn Priory, Northumberland, c1830. Painting held at The Tate, London. From The Connoisseur Volume LXXXI. [The Connoisseur Ltd. London, 1928]

HOGARTH: FALSE PERSPECTIVE. Satire on False Perspective. (Whoever makes a design, without the knowledge of perspective)
HOGARTH: FALSE PERSPECTIVE. Satire on False Perspective. (Whoever makes a design, without the knowledge of perspective, will be liable to such absurdities as are shown in this print)

Fly fishing on the River Dee, Grampians, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

Ice fishing, Gola Lake area, Norway, Scandinavia, Europe

ERNEST HEMINGWAY (center) with Cuban sportsman Elicio Arguelles, Jr. and fishing-boat captain Gregorio Fuentes in Cuba during the filming of " The Old Man and the Sea" in 1956

ITALY: BAGNI di LUCCA, c1875. View of the Devils Bridge at Bagni di Lucca, on the Lima River in the north of Tuscany, Italy. Wood engraving, c1875, after Harry Fenn

Prince Charles fishing in the River Dee in Scotland April 1988

The haaf-net fisherman of Solway firth, at their nets, started fishing on the first day of spring. The men who fish this way have to be hardy to withstand up to 3 hours waist-deep in water wielding

Patience in a Punt, 1811. 1811. Creator: Thomas Rowlandson
Patience in a Punt, 1811

Herbert Hoover fishing, 1936
1128900 Herbert Hoover fishing, 1936 by Harris & Ewing (1905-45); Private Collection; (add.info.: Harris & Ewing Collection)

Thursday, 1880, (c1902). Creator: Unknown
Thursday, 1880, (c1902). After a painting, also known as Tomorrow will be Friday, in the Tate Gallery, London. A group of Franciscans fishing, as they were forbidden to eat meat on Fridays

Frog going fishing, advertisement for J D Larkins Elite toilet soap, 1882 (chromolitho)
5235886 Frog going fishing, advertisement for J D Larkins Elite toilet soap, 1882 (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Frog going fishing)

Window depicting Izaak Walton (stained glass)
BAL4250 Window depicting Izaak Walton (stained glass) by English School, (18th century); Winchester Cathedral, Hampshire, UK; (add.info)

Wales; Wrexham. A salmon fisherman casting on the River Dee

Discussing a Catch of Salmon in a Scottish Fishing-Lodge, c. 1840 (oil on canvas)
XYC281570 Discussing a Catch of Salmon in a Scottish Fishing-Lodge, c.1840 (oil on canvas) by Shiels, William (1785-1857); 96.5x128.9 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

Fishing from the beach at sunrise, Australia, Pacific

A Breezy Day at the Seaside (w / c and pencil on paper)
XPG366355 A Breezy Day at the Seaside (w/c and pencil on paper) by Blacklock, William Kay (1872-1922); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Summer (colour litho)
8633260 Summer (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Summer. Illustration for The Children's Object Book (Frederick Warne)

Landscape with Fisherman and Washerwoman, 1790-1800 (oil on panel)
5860630 Landscape with Fisherman and Washerwoman, 1790-1800 (oil on panel) by Rathbone, John (1750-1807); 30.4--40.8 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL, USA; (add.info.: By John Rathbone).

The Angler (Portrait of Charles Lanman) 1846 (Oil on canvas)
8766555 The Angler (Portrait of Charles Lanman) 1846 (Oil on canvas) by Hubard, William James (1807-1862); 38.1x30.5 cm; High Museum of Art, Atlanta, Georgia, USA; © High Museum of Art .

Two children in Bavarian costumes in the water (postcard)
7377786 Two children in Bavarian costumes in the water (postcard); © Arkivi UG All Rights Reserved.

Cartoon depicting two men fishing for salmon, 19th century
5308780 Cartoon depicting two men fishing for salmon, 19th century; (add.info.: Cartoon depicting two men fishing for salmon. Dated 19th century 01/02/1878); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Cartoon depicting a couple enjoying a day of fishing, 19th century
5308692 Cartoon depicting a couple enjoying a day of fishing, 19th century; (add.info.: Cartoon depicting a couple enjoying a day of fishing)

Common carp, Cyprinus carpio 149, and three fishermen fishing with rod, net and line for carp in a river
FLO5004807 Common carp, Cyprinus carpio 149, and three fishermen fishing with rod, net and line for carp in a river. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Gottlieb Tobias Wilhelm's Encyclopedia

Summer (colour litho)
8633181 Summer (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Summer. Illustration for The Children's Object Book (Frederick Warne)

A glorious day (colour litho)
8635858 A glorious day (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Girl in a boat with a fishing rod)

Gardening hints (colour litho)
8656159 Gardening hints (colour litho) by Buchanan, Fred (1879-1941); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gardening hints - grub killer. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn.

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Advertising booklet for the Syracuse Chilled Plow Company, Syracuse, New York (chromolitho)
8677788 Advertising booklet for the Syracuse Chilled Plow Company, Syracuse, New York (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Perch fishermen, in a boat, on a lake in the North Woods, Canada. Illustration Oliver Kemp
NWI4961737 Perch fishermen, in a boat, on a lake in the North Woods, Canada. Illustration Oliver Kemp.; (add.info.: Perch fishermen, in a boat, on a lake in the North Woods, Canada)

France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37), Tours: a complete tourangelle family poses with fishing rods in front of their
LUX4750106 France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37), Tours: a complete tourangelle family poses with fishing rods in front of their house before fishing, 1875; (add.info.: France, Centre)

Populist ponds not as deep as expected. Satirical drawing of 1890 about the drying up of the Silver Craze
NWI4958294 Populist ponds not as deep as expected. Satirical drawing of 1890 about the drying up of the Silver Craze. Cartoon by W. A

France, Pays de la Loire, Vendee (85), Les Sables-d'Olonnes (Les sable d'Olonnes): on the pier
LUX4810554 France, Pays de la Loire, Vendee (85), Les Sables-d'Olonnes (Les sable d'Olonnes): on the pier, fishermen along the channel., 1910; (add.info.: France, Pays de la Loire)

First World War: France, Humorous map of April 1 showing French fishermen catching German soldiers fish with white
LUX4735017 First World War: France, Humorous map of April 1 showing French fishermen catching German soldiers fish with white bread

France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37), Vernou: A young fisherman on the line at the edge of the Loire, 1895
LUX4756857 France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37), Vernou: A young fisherman on the line at the edge of the Loire, 1895; (add.info.: France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37)

France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37), Vernou: A fisherman on the edge of the Loire with his basket and his umbrella
LUX4756820 France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37), Vernou: A fisherman on the edge of the Loire with his basket and his umbrella, 1895; (add.info.: France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37)

France, Centre, Loir-et-Cher (41), Chambord: the Chateau, fishing in the river near the washing machines, 1895
LUX4760814 France, Centre, Loir-et-Cher (41), Chambord: the Chateau, fishing in the river near the washing machines, 1895; (add.info.: France, Centre, Loir-et-Cher (41), Chambord: the Chateau

Peace, illustration by Frank Reynolds from 'Princess Marie-Jose's Children's Book'
2607897 Peace, illustration by Frank Reynolds from 'Princess Marie-Jose's Children's Book', published 1916 (colour litho) by Reynolds

Wooden bridge and waterfall at the River Roccie, Madagascar. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Antonio Sasso
FLO4620423 Wooden bridge and waterfall at the River Roccie, Madagascar. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Antonio Sasso from Giulio Ferrario's Ancient

Exit from the port Pointe du Dauphin. Museum of History, Marseille 19th century
JEB4849170 Exit from the port Pointe du Dauphin. Museum of History, Marseille 19th century; (add.info.: Exit from the port Pointe du Dauphin)

France, Centre, Loiret (45), Olivet: Loiret, wooden walkway with angler, boating, 1890
LUX4775038 France, Centre, Loiret (45), Olivet: Loiret, wooden walkway with angler, boating, 1890; (add.info.: France, Centre, Loiret (45), Olivet: Loiret, wooden walkway with angler, boating

France: Woman fishing by a stream, 1895
LUX4788744 France: Woman fishing by a stream, 1895; (add.info.: France: Woman fishing by a stream, 1895); Photo © Lux-in-Fine.

A man of the Middle Ages flies in a boat, on a lake with water lilies, accompanied by a little girl dipping her hand in
FLO4677213 A man of the Middle Ages flies in a boat, on a lake with water lilies, accompanied by a little girl dipping her hand in the water - Lithograph from an illustration by J.E

American President Chester Alan Arthur (1829-1886) fishing in a lake, 1884. Colour engraving of the 19th century
NWI4937656 American President Chester Alan Arthur (1829-1886) fishing in a lake, 1884. Colour engraving of the 19th century.; (add.info)

Thermal tourism: fishing in Vichy, France, 1905 ca postcard Private collection
ELD4936112 Thermal tourism: fishing in Vichy, France, 1905 ca postcard Private collection; (add.info.: Thermal tourism: fishing in Vichy, France)

France, Pays de la Loire, Vendee (85), Les Sables-d'Olonnes: Le port des Sables d'Olonne seen from Le Chaume
LUX4810540 France, Pays de la Loire, Vendee (85), Les Sables-d'Olonnes: Le port des Sables d'Olonne seen from Le Chaume, 1910; (add.info.: France, Pays de la Loire, Vendee (85)

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"Fishing Rod: A Timeless Tool for Anglers and Artists" From the serene landscapes of Brinkburn Priory in Northumberland to the satirical world of William Hogarth's false perspective, the fishing rod has left its mark on art throughout history. Whether it be fly fishing on the picturesque River Dee or braving icy waters for a catch, this versatile tool has captured the imagination of many. Even royalty couldn't resist its allure, as Prince Charles found solace while casting his line in Scotland's River Dee back in April 1988. And who could forget Ernest Hemingway, surrounded by Cuban sportsmen and boat captains during the filming of "The Old Man and the Sea" in 1956? The fishing rod became an extension of their passion and adventure. But it isn't just humans who have fallen under its spell. Even a frog was enticed into angling by J D Larkins Elite toilet soap advertisement from 1882. Such is the universal appeal of this timeless pursuit. In stained glass windows depicting Izaak Walton, we see how deeply ingrained fishing is within our culture. It symbolizes patience and tranquility as depicted by Thomas Rowlandson's "Patience in a Punt" from 1811 or James Pollard's scene of trolling for Pike along River Lea in 1831. Traveling across borders, we find ourselves at Bagni di Lucca in Italy where Harry Fenn captures Devil's Bridge over Lima River - a testament to how far anglers will go to seek out new adventures with their trusty rods. Whether you're an artist seeking inspiration or an angler searching for that perfect catch, let us not forget that behind every successful cast lies one essential tool - the humble fishing rod.