Oarsman Collection (page 3)

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Domenico Montemagno

John Fairfax, Scuba training, 16th May 1970

Two Galleys and their Launches, in or before 1647. Creator: Stefano della Bella
Two Galleys and their Launches, in or before 1647

Two Galleys Sailing Behind an Armed Three-Master with Phaeton and Jupiter in the Sky, from the series of Ships, 1561-65

Plate 12: Atalanta led by Diana (Atalata condoti da Diana), accompanied by warriors bearing shields and spears, from the series The magnificent pageant on the river Arno in Florence for the marriage

Plate 9: Argonauts Hicleus and Naucleus led in the float of Neptune (Hicleo e Naucleo Argon. condotti nel carro di Nattunno), with male sea creatures blowing horns from the water below

Plate 7: Peleo et Talamone Argonauti condotti da Tetide, from The magnificent pageant on the Arno in Florence for the marriage of the Grand Duke

Plate 8: Polyphemus and Palemonius led by Ceres (Polifemo e Palemonio Argonauti condotti da Cerere), with sterncastle in the form of a volcano

Plate 18: Orpheus led by Bacchus (Orfeo condotto da Bacco), from the series The magnificent pageant on the river Arno in Florence for the marriage of the Grand Duke

Plate 13: Argonauts Meleager and Tydeus led by Cupid (Meleagro et Tideo Argonotes condotti da Cupido), from the series The magnificent pageant on the river Arno in Florence for the marriage of

Calais and Zetes led by Boreas and Oreithyia (Calai e Zeti condotti da Borea et Oritia), with female-headed sea creatures at the prow and stern, and a tree at shipdeck center

The Argonauts led by Minerva (Reale dell armata di Argonuti con da Minerves), from the series The magnificent pageant on the river Arno in Florence for the marriage of the Grand Duke

Plate 3: Captain of the army of Chalchis (Capitana del armata de Colco), from the series The magnificent pageant on the river Arno in Florence for the marriage of the Grand Duke

Plate 2: The Argonaut Amphion led by Mercury (Anfione Argon. condotto da Mercurio), with a fantastic beast head at the prow and Amphion seated at the stern

Plate 1: Ship of Hercules (Barcha del Hercole), with dragon-headed prow and Hercules on platform behind oarsmen and standing soldiers

Kawasaki, ca. 1842. ca. 1842. Creator: Ando Hiroshige
Kawasaki, ca. 1842

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Slovenia, Upper Carniola, Bled, Gondola Pletnas on Lake Bled ferrying tourists to Bled Island with Bled Castle visible in the background

George Bubear, Oarsman, from Worlds Champions, Series 1 (N28) for Allen &
George Bubear, Oarsman, from Worlds Champions, Series 1 (N28) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes, 1887

George H. Hosmer, Oarsman, from Worlds Champions, Series 1 (N28) for Allen &
George H. Hosmer, Oarsman, from Worlds Champions, Series 1 (N28) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes, 1887

E. A. Trickett, Oarsman, from Worlds Champions, Series 1 (N28) for Allen &
E.A. Trickett, Oarsman, from Worlds Champions, Series 1 (N28) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes, 1887

Wallace Ross, Oarsman, from Worlds Champions, Series 1 (N28) for Allen &
Wallace Ross, Oarsman, from Worlds Champions, Series 1 (N28) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes, 1887

Edward Ned Hanlan, Oarsman, from Worlds Champions
Edward " Ned" Hanlan, Oarsman, from Worlds Champions, Series 1 (N28) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes, 1887

John Teemer, Oarsman, from Worlds Champions, Series 1 (N28) for Allen &
John Teemer, Oarsman, from Worlds Champions, Series 1 (N28) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes, 1887

William Beach, Oarsman, from Worlds Champions, Series 1 (N28) for Allen &
William Beach, Oarsman, from Worlds Champions, Series 1 (N28) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes, 1887

William G. East, English Oarsman, from Worlds Champions, Series 2 (N29) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes, 1888

John McKay, Oarsman, from Worlds Champions, Series 1 (N28) for Allen &
John McKay, Oarsman, from Worlds Champions, Series 1 (N28) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes, 1887

Jacob Gaudaur, Oarsman, from Worlds Champions, Series 1 (N28) for Allen &
Jacob Gaudaur, Oarsman, from Worlds Champions, Series 1 (N28) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes, 1887

Albert Hamm, Oarsman, from Worlds Champions, Series 1 (N28) for Allen &
Albert Hamm, Oarsman, from Worlds Champions, Series 1 (N28) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes, 1887

Rowing Club, from Worlds Dudes series (N31) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes, 1888

Cartoon - Disraeli and Victoria - Dangers of Imperialism
Cartoon - Benjamin Disraeli and Queen Victoria brave the dangerous waters of Imperialism cheered and jeered by the previous Kings and Queens of England on the far bank of the river.... Date: 1876

Chimney Rock, near Fountain City, 1874. Creator: Alfred Waud
Chimney Rock, near Fountain City, 1874. Rock formation on the River Mississippi in Wisconsin, USA. In the foreground men steer a large raft with oars - smoke issues from one of the timber buildings

Joseph Cox: Coxswain of the Hope, c1900. Creator: Unknown
Joseph Cox: Coxswain of the Hope, c1900. From " Primus Magic Lantern Slides - Junior Lecturers Series B". [W. Butcher & Sons]

St. Louis, King of France, Crosses the Sea to the Holy Land, 13th century, (c1930). Depiction of Louis IX of France (1214-1270), commonly known as Saint Louis

John Biglin in a Single Scull, 1873 (w / c on paper)
3247693 John Biglin in a Single Scull, 1873 (w/c on paper) by Eakins, Thomas Cowperthwait (1844-1916); 42.9x60.8 cm; Yale University Art Gallery, New Haven, CT, USA; (add.info.: John Biglin)

Benjie, 1894. Creator: Day & Son
Benjie, 1894. Portrait of oarsman Hugh Benjamin Cotton (1871-1895), president of the Oxford University Boat Club, wearing a jumper with his initials on it

King Edward-Oarsman, 1937. From Coronation Souvenir Book 1937, edited by Gordon Beckles. [Daily Express, London, 1937]

Ship and boats on the River Thames, London, c1913. A view looking up river towards Westminster Bridge and St Thomass from Victoria Embankment

The Lord Mayor at the Red Lion Brewhouse, St Katherines Way, London, c1703 (c1850(?)). Sir John Parsons leaving for Westminster by barge

Mont St Michel, 1868. Artist
Mont St Michel, 1868. In the foreground a small fishing boat rides a swell and its occupants struggle to pull in a fishing net

View showing figures in a rowing boat on the Thames at Chelsea Reach, London, 1799. Chelsea Physic Garden can be seen on the far shore

City of London State Barge moving up the River Thames, Windsor, Berkshire, 1812. Artist
City of London State Barge moving up the River Thames, Windsor, Berkshire, 1812. The barge passing in front of Windsor Castle, on its way to Oxford

To Philae in a Felucca, 1908. Artist: Lance Thackeray
To Philae in a Felucca, 1908. From The Light Side of Egypt, 1908

Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race, London, 1926-1927. Oxford just ahead by Hammersmith Bridge. The traditional university rowing race on the River Thames starts at Putney and finishes at Mortlake

Fight and tournament of the boatmen, River Seine, Paris, 1751 (1882-1884). Artist: Cosson
Fight and tournament of the boatmen, River Seine, Paris, 1751 (1882-1884). A print from La France et les Francais a Travers les Siecles, Volume III, F Roy editor, A Challamel, Saint-Antoine, 1882-1884

The Franks cross the raging sea, 1882-1884. A print from La France et les Francais a Travers les Siecles, Volume I, F Roy editor, Saint-Antoine, 1882-1884

A wedding procession on boats, Norway. A print from Customs of the World, Volume II Hutchinson and Co, Paternoster Row, London

A state barge of a Maharaja, Kashmirs royal capital, India, 1922. Artist: GT Bookless
A state barge of a Maharaja, Kashmirs royal capital, India, 1922. From Peoples of All Nations, Their Life Today and the Story of Their Past, volume IV: Georgia to Italy

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"Embracing the Art of Rowing: From Harvard to Venice" Step into the world of oarsmen, where strength and precision merge with grace and camaraderie. Crew teams from prestigious institutions like Harvard University in Massachusetts, USA, epitomize the spirit of rowing as they glide through tranquil waters. In a vintage postcard capturing their essence, we witness their synchronized strokes propelling them towards victory. Delve deeper into history, and you'll encounter legends such as Sir Harcourt Gilbey Gold, immortalized in Vanity Fair by Spy. His prowess on the water symbolizes the dedication and passion that fuels every oarsman's journey. From Marlow Bridge over the River Thames in Buckinghamshire to bump races at Oxford twice a year during 1948 – these iconic locations serve as battlegrounds for rowers seeking glory. Unknown creators captured this intense rivalry on film, showcasing both triumphs and defeats etched forever in time. But it is not just about competition; rowing transcends boundaries. Venture across continents to Venice - La Serenissima - where gondolas gracefully navigate misty canals amidst enchanting reflections. Here lies another facet of rowing's allure – an art form intertwined with tradition and romance. Prince Olaf stands tall among Oxford's esteemed rowers while Harold's ships are blown off course onto Count Guy of Ponthieu's territory according to Bayeux Tapestry's wool embroidery on linen masterpiece. These tales remind us that even centuries ago, rowing held significance beyond mere sport. Travel further back in time to Fingal's Cave in Staffa, Scotland during Queen Victoria’s royal visit in 1847; artist William Barnes Wollen captures this majestic moment when nature meets human endeavor harmoniously. Finally, let us revel in Venezia’s golden age when its grandeur surpassed all others.