Oyster Collection (page 9)

Oysters, Megeve, Haute-Savoie, France, Europe

The Feast of Acheloüs, ca. 1615. Creators: Peter Paul Rubens, Jan Brueghel the younger
The Feast of Achelous, ca. 1615

Still Life with a Glass and Oysters, ca. 1640. Creator: Jan Davidsz de Heem
Still Life with a Glass and Oysters, ca. 1640

Still Life with Oysters, a Silver Tazza, and Glassware, 1635. Creator: Willem Claesz Heda
Still Life with Oysters, a Silver Tazza, and Glassware, 1635

The Oysterman, 1872. Creator: Gustave Doré
The Oysterman, 1872. Oysters, seen as a luxury food today, were more widely eaten in earlier centuries. From, " LONDON. A Pilgrimage" by Gustave Dore and Blanchard Jerrold. [Grant and Co

The Oyster Meal, 1661. Creator: Mieris, Frans van, the Elder (1635-1681)
The Oyster Meal, 1661. Found in the Collection of The Mauritshuis, The Hague

France-Brittany-Oysters
Picture taken in December 1944 of Breton women cleaning oysters in Riec-sur-Belon in Brittany. (Photo by - / AFP)

Still life with Smoking Requisites, 1659 (panel)
NOR86717 Still life with Smoking Requisites, 1659 (panel) by Smits, Casparus (c.1635-1707); 21x30.5 cm; Noortman, Mstricht, Netherlands; Dutch, out of copyright

Fiji, A Shrimp On The Mantle Of A Spondylus, Or Thorny Oyster Shell (Sondylus Varians) A Bivalve Mollusk That Varies In Color

Rows of racks used in oyster farming at high tide, Isle de Re, Charente-Maritime, France, July 2017

Collecting Oysters - Arcachon, Southwestern France
Arcachon is a seaside resort town in southwest France thats known for oyster harvesting Date: 1909

Italian Street Oyster Seller and General Fishmonger Date: circa 1903

The Elephant and Castle Inn, Newington Butts, Southwark, London, 1826. Busy street scene with horse-drawn carriages and a couple narrowly avoiding being run over in the centre

Two oyster sellers, Cries of London, 1760. Artist: Paul Sandby
Two oyster sellers, 1760. Two women carrying baskets of Rare Meltin and Stewing oysters on their heads. From Cries of London, 1760

Bartholomew Fair, West Smithfield, London, c1830. Artist: J Graf
Bartholomew Fair, West Smithfield, London, c1830. In the foreground figures eat oysters from a stall and in the middle a boy and a man attempt to pick the pocket of a corpulent man

Twelve Pence a Peck Oysters, Cries of London, (c1688?)
Twelve Pence a Peck Oysters. An oyster seller, pushing a barrow filled with oysters. From Cries of London, (c1688?)

The expense of lawyers, 1770. A smug lawyer in a lace shirt about to eat an oyster while giving a half-shell to two miserable looking men; a reference to the high cost of legal fees

Breakfast still life, 1660-1670. Found in the Collection of Art History Museum, Vienne

Breakfast Still Life. Found in the Collection of Art History Museum, Vienne

Girl with oysters. Artist: Steen, Jan Havicksz (1626-1679)
Girl with oysters. Found in the collection of The Mauritshuis, The Hague

Interior with Two Women and a Man Drinking and Eating Oysters. Artist: Hooch, Pieter, de (1629-1684)
Interior with Two Women and a Man Drinking and Eating Oysters. Found in the collection of Thyssen-Bornemisza Collections

Pearls, 2. - Openng the Oysters, Ceylon, 1928. From Players Cigarettes - Products of the World: A Series of 50 [John Player & Sons, London, 1928]

The First Day of Oysters, 1863. Artist: William Greatbach
The First Day of Oysters, 1863. After George Smith

The Whistling Oyster, 1897. From Old and New London Vol 111 by Edward Walford. [Cassell and Company Ltd, London, 1897]

Pearl Fishery, Torres Strait, Australia, 1886. Wood engraving from Picturesque Atlas of Australasia, Vol II, by Andrew Garran, illustrated under the supervision of Frederic B Schell

Oysters in the shell!, 1737-1742. Artist: Bouchardon
Oysters in the shell!, 1737-1742. Part of a series called Paris Street Cries, by Bouchardon

Oyster Fishing, c1785-1849. Artist: Hokusai
Oyster Fishing, c1785-1849

Still Life with Oysters, a Rummer, a Lemon and a Silver Bowl, 1634. Artist: Heda, Willem Claesz (1594-1680)
Still Life with Oysters, a Rummer, a Lemon and a Silver Bowl, 1634. Found in the collection of the Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen, Rotterdam

The Glass of Wine, ca 1661. Artist: Vermeer, Jan (Johannes) (1632-1675)
The Glass of Wine, ca 1661. Found in the collection of the Staatliche Museen, Berlin

An Interior, with a Woman refusing a Glass of Wine, c. 1660. Artist: Dutch master
An Interior, with a Woman refusing a Glass of Wine, c. 1660. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

Still Life with Oysters, 1875-1877. Artist: Rousseau, Philippe (1816-1887)
Still Life with Oysters, 1875-1877. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

Still Life: Oysters, Fish, c. 1880. Artist: Monticelli, Adolphe-Thomas-Joseph (1824-1886)
Still Life: Oysters, Fish, c. 1880. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

The Oyster Meal, 1735. Artist: Troy, Jean-Francois de (1679-1752)
The Oyster Meal, 1735. Found in the collection of the Musee Conde, Chantilly

The Oyster Meal, 1659. Artist: Frans van Mieris
The Oyster Meal, 1659. Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St Petersburg

Oyster seller, 1902. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 4th May 1902

A Man Offering an Oyster to a Woman, c1660-1665. Artist: Jan Steen
A Man Offering an Oyster to a Woman, c1660-1665. From the collection of the National Gallery, London

Still Life with Oysters, 19th century. Artist: Antoine Vollon
Still Life with Oysters, 19th century

Still Life, 19th century

Reversing the Proverb, 1864. Artist: John Tenniel
Reversing the Proverb, 1864. The Oyster where it ought to be, And Shell and Shell the Lawyers Fee. Here, the plaintiff whose case is settled is walking away with the oyster

Rolex Oyster Wrist Watch advertisement
Advertisement for the Rolex Oyster Wrist Watch, the most accurate wrist watch in the world made waterproof. To prove it, Jabez Wolffe

Still Life with a Gilt Cup, 1635, by Willem Claesz Heda (159
Willem Claesz Heda (1594-1680). Dutch painter. Still Life with a Gilt Cup, 1635. Detail. Rijksmuseum. Amsterdam. Holland

Pacific oyster (Crassostrea gigas). This oyster, which is edible, is native to the Pacific coasts of Asia. It has been introduced to other coastal areas worldwide

The Death of Amy Robsart - William Frederick Yeames
Oil on Canvas 87 x 61

Traditional Irish Guiness And Oysters, Ireland

Oyster eaters Les mangeurs d huitres title object
Oyster eaters Les mangeurs d huitres (title on object), Coastal landscape with a company drinking wine and eating oysters in the foreground. Numbered lower right: N. 2

Summer Aestas title object four seasons series title
Summer Aestas (title on object) The four seasons (series title), Central in a cartouche an image of fishermen and farmers. In the foreground the workers are resting and eating

Differents desseins de sallieres Ornament Prints
Differents desseins de sallieres, Ornament Prints Collection, Oeuvre de Juste Aurele Meissonnier peintre sculpteur architecte andc

High Angle View Of A Platter Of Oysters With Glasses Of Beer On A Table

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"Discover the Timeless Elegance of Oysters: From Rolex Precision Watches to Marine Delicacies" Step back in time to 1937, when Rolex introduced their revolutionary Oyster precision watches. Just like an oyster's protective shell, these timepieces were designed to withstand the elements and ensure impeccable accuracy. Speaking of oysters, let's dive into the coastal town of Whitstable, known as the birthplace of the famous Oyster Catch. For centuries, locals have harvested these delectable treasures from its pristine waters. Did you know that even artificial pearls owe their existence to oyster shells? These fascinating creatures create stunning gems within their shells through a natural process that has captivated humans for ages. Travel across continents and arrive at Union Street in Boston, Massachusetts. There stands The Union Bar and Ye Olde Union Oyster House sign—a historic landmark dating back years—serving mouthwatering seafood delicacies since times immemorial. Take a leap further into history with an advert from 1930 showcasing the groundbreaking Rolex Oyster waterproof wristwatch. This innovative creation allowed adventurers to explore underwater realms without compromising style or functionality. Oysters not only fascinate us today but also fascinated artists throughout history. Edouard Manet immortalized them on canvas in his masterpiece "Oysters" created in 1862—an exquisite portrayal capturing their allure and sensuality. Legend tells us about Naiads—the nymphs who guarded freshwater sources—and how they cherished oysters as symbols of purity and abundance. These mythical beings understood nature's secrets long before we did. Witness the grand opening of Colchester Oyster Fishery—an event steeped in tradition and celebration—where generations have gathered to commemorate this bountiful gift from the sea. Imagine holding four delicate oyster shells in your hands; each one represents a unique story waiting to be unveiled. Their iridescent beauty reminds us of nature's artistry and the treasures hidden within.