Oarsman Collection (page 5)

Entry of Bonaparte, as First Consul, into Antwerp on 18th July 1803, 1807 (oil on canvas)
XIR70358 Entry of Bonaparte, as First Consul, into Antwerp on 18th July 1803, 1807 (oil on canvas) by Bree, Mathieu Ignace van (1773-1839); 372x610 cm; Chateau de Versailles, France; Belgian

Ulysses and the Sirens (oil on canvas) (detail of 154170)
XIR377180 Ulysses and the Sirens (oil on canvas) (detail of 154170) by Belly, Leon-Auguste-Adolphe (1827-77); Musee de l Hotel Sandelin, Saint-Omer

Testimonial to Henry Kelley, the Champion Sculler, 1866

Central Park - The Bridge (colour litho)
XJL186994 Central Park - The Bridge (colour litho) by Currier, N. (1813-88) and Ives, J.M. (1824-95); Private Collection; American, out of copyright

Ulysses and the Sirens (oil on canvas)
XIR154170 Ulysses and the Sirens (oil on canvas) by Belly, Leon-Auguste-Adolphe (1827-77); Musee de l Hotel Sandelin, Saint-Omer, France; French, out of copyright

Boat Race

The Champion Single Sculls (Max Schmitt in a Single Scull), 1871 (oil on canvas)
XOS1127621 The Champion Single Sculls (Max Schmitt in a Single Scull), 1871 (oil on canvas) by Eakins, Thomas Cowperthwait (1844-1916); 81.9x117.5 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Testimonial to Henry Kelley, the Champion Sculler, 1866

Five Good Emperors, Relief depicting Emperor Trajan (Marcus Ulpius Nerva Traianus, 53 - 117 A. D)
Roman Art - Cast from the Trajan Column (1st-2nd century A.D.). Detail. Emperor Trajan sailing from Brindisi to start the second Dacian war

Seascape. 1868. Oil on canvas. SPAIN. Valencia. San Pio V Fine Arts Museum

Leisure, sport and fashion in the 1920s. Rowing

Procession on the seaside in front of Lazarus hospital, Brazil, 18th century. BRAZIL. Rio de Janeiro. National Historical Museum

Spanish galleons and vessels (17th c. ). Engraving
Spanish galleons and vessels (17th c.). Engraving. SPAIN. Barcelona. Sant Jordi Catalan Royal Academy of Fine Arts

White water rafting. Team of oarsmen navigating turbulent rapids on Snake River, Wyoming, USA

Whitewater rafting
MODEL RELEASED. Whitewater rafting. Team of people navigating a set of river rapids in a rafting boat. Photographed on Snake River, in Wyoming, USA

Gondolas, Venice, Italy
Gondolas. Gondoliers transporting tourists in gondalas along a canal in Venice, Italy. The gondoliers are using steering oars to guide the gondolas through the water

Two couples on an outing in a boat
Two youngish couples enjoying an outing in a boat. Two of them are standing, and two are sitting. The oarsman, wearing a spotty bowtie, holds the oars in a cross shape in front of him

Solo Oarsman
A solo oarsman

Etherington-Smith Rower
Noted oarsman Etherington- Smith, captain of the Leander Eight

All Professionally Made to Order for Quick Shipping

"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.