Pontoons Collection (page 6)

Maidstone Bridge, 1821-27 (Watercolour)
7261303 Maidstone Bridge, 1821-27 (Watercolour) by Moss, W G (19th century); 14.5x22.5 cm; Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery, Kent, UK; (add.info.: Maidstone Bridge, 1827 (or 1821) Maidstone

Fireworks display with triumphal arch supported by three pontoons on the water, de... 17th century. Creator: Anon
Fireworks display with triumphal arch supported by three pontoons on the water, decorated with symbols of Louis XIV, 17th century

Sunset on the River Medway, 1850-1911 (Watercolour)
7261522 Sunset on the River Medway, 1850-1911 (Watercolour) by Stewart, James Lawson (19th century); 11x22.5 cm; Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery, Kent

Harbour Scene: Arrival of fishing fleet, 19th century (Watercolour)
7261387 Harbour Scene: Arrival of fishing fleet, 19th century (Watercolour) by Green, David Gould (1854-1917); 16x12 cm; Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery, Kent

Coastal Scene, 1822-78 (Watercolour)
7261520 Coastal Scene, 1822-78 (Watercolour) by Callow, John (1822-78); 24x50 cm; Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery, Kent, UK; (add.info.: Coastal Scene; Watercolour; Callow)

Maidstone Bridge, 1800-50 (Watercolour)
7261519 Maidstone Bridge, 1800-50 (Watercolour) by Westall, William (1781-1850); 8.5x14 cm; Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery, Kent, UK; (add.info.: Maidstone Bridge, Kent; Watercolour; Westall)

Bristol, 1896 (Watercolour)
7261544 Bristol, 1896 (Watercolour) by Goodwin, Sydney (fl.1850-99); 31.3x48.3 cm; Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery, Kent

St Katherines Wharf, 1851-1931 (Charcoal)
7261310 St Katherines Wharf, 1851-1931 (Charcoal) by Wyllie, William Lionel (1851-1931); 45.99x40.95 cm; Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery, Kent, UK; (add.info.: St Katherines Wharf; Drawing; Wyllie)

Switzerland: Zurich from the Quaibrucke (b / w photo)
7183443 Switzerland: Zurich from the Quaibrucke (b/w photo) by Gaberell, Jean (1887-1949); Private Collection; (add.info.: Zurich from the Quaibrucke)

Two English Collier Brigs off Whitby with other Shipping beyond (oil on canvas)
7085115 Two English Collier Brigs off Whitby with other Shipping beyond (oil on canvas) by Askew, John (fl.1788-1809); Private Collection

The port of Marseille seen from the old arsenal, late 18th or early 19th century (engraving)
7211544 The port of Marseille seen from the old arsenal, late 18th or early 19th century (engraving) by Ozanne, Nicolas (1728-1811); (add.info.: The port of Marseilles seen from the old arsenal)

The Charge against the Detectives, Sketches in Bow Street Police Court (engraving)
1049624 The Charge against the Detectives, Sketches in Bow Street Police Court (engraving) by Durand, Godefroy (1832-1896); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Charge against the Detectives)

Dickory, Dickory, Dock (colour litho)
5222728 Dickory, Dickory, Dock (colour litho) by Hassall, John (1868-1948); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dickory, Dickory, Dock)

Docks and port of Sevastopol, 1855 during Crimean War, 19th century (print)
7212211 Docks and port of Sevastopol, 1855 during Crimean War, 19th century (print) by Le Marchant Tupper, Gaspard (1826-1906); (add.info)

Boats, Newlyn Harbour, 1931 (oil on canvas)
6619463 Boats, Newlyn Harbour, 1931 (oil on canvas) by Harvey, Harold (1874-1941); Private Collection

Pier (b / w photo)
7165270 Pier (b/w photo) by Biermann, Aenne (1898-1933); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pier. Illustration for 60 Photos with introduction by Franz Roh)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Plate-forme (de quai); Wharf; Ausladungsplatz (engraving)
7197149 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Plate-forme (de quai); Wharf; Ausladungsplatz (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Manchuria: Pier at Dairen (colour photo)
7191150 Manchuria: Pier at Dairen (colour photo) by Japanese Photographer (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pier at Dairen)

Lambeth Bridge and Pier (litho)
7188434 Lambeth Bridge and Pier (litho) by Luker, William (1820-92); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lambeth Bridge and Pier)

Hastings from the Pier (b / w photo)
7198796 Hastings from the Pier (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hastings from the Pier)

The Pier, St Leonards-on-Sea (b / w photo)
7198784 The Pier, St Leonards-on-Sea (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Pier, St Leonards-on-Sea)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Jetee; Pier; Hafendamm (engraving)
7196443 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Jetee; Pier; Hafendamm (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jetee; Pier; Hafendamm)

Henry Fauntleroy, banker hanged for forgery in 1824 (engraving)
7200927 Henry Fauntleroy, banker hanged for forgery in 1824 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Henry Fauntleroy)

View from Glebe Island (litho)
7199520 View from Glebe Island (litho) by Australian School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: View from Glebe Island)

The Pier (oil)
7088598 The Pier (oil) by Le Sidaner, Henri Eugene Augustin (1862-1939); Private Collection

Fish market, Dam Square, Amsterdam, Netherlands, 1797 (engraving)
7212187 Fish market, Dam Square, Amsterdam, Netherlands, 1797 (engraving) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); (add.info.: The fish market on Dam Square, Amsterdam, Netherlands in 1797)

Moonlight on the Port of Boulogne, 1869 (Oil on Canvas)
7212091 Moonlight on the Port of Boulogne, 1869 (Oil on Canvas) by Manet, Edouard (1832-83); Musee d Orsay, Paris, France; (add.info.: Moonlight on the Port of Boulogne, 1869)

Hull on the Humber, showing the Docks (colour litho)
7166216 Hull on the Humber, showing the Docks (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hull on the Humber, showing the Docks)

Australia: Glenelg on a Public Holiday, South Australia (b / w photo)
7182120 Australia: Glenelg on a Public Holiday, South Australia (b/w photo) by Australian Photographer (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Glenelg on a Public Holiday, South Australia)

The Pier, Hastings (b / w photo)
7198798 The Pier, Hastings (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Pier, Hastings)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Magasin; Warehouse; Magazin (engraving)
7196587 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Magasin; Warehouse; Magazin (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Magasin; Warehouse; Magazin)

In the Harbour (colour litho)
7201173 In the Harbour (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: In the Harbour; fishing barges and smacks at the quayside)

Discharging Grain at Manchester Docks (colour litho)
7192998 Discharging Grain at Manchester Docks (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Discharging Grain at Manchester Docks. Illustration for Manchester)

New York: The "Germanic"in Dock (b / w photo)
7190425 New York: The " Germanic" in Dock (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The " Germanic" in Dock)

Cathedrale de Lyon (Vue prise du quai) (engraving)
7179383 Cathedrale de Lyon (Vue prise du quai) (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cathedrale de Lyon (Vue prise du quai)

Fresh egg (colour litho)
7151090 Fresh egg (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Comic postcard on a food related theme. Early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Blankenberghe, Le Pier (b / w photo)
7191371 Blankenberghe, Le Pier (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Blankenberghe, Le Pier)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Douanier; Custom-house officer; Zollbeamte (engraving)
7195760 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Douanier; Custom-house officer; Zollbeamte (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Douanier; Custom-house officer; Zollbeamte)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Debarcadere; Landing-place; Ausladungsplatz (engraving)
7195696 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Debarcadere; Landing-place; Ausladungsplatz (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Bassin (port); Dock; Binnenhafen (engraving)
7194862 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Bassin (port); Dock; Binnenhafen (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bassin (port); Dock; Binnenhafen

New York: "La Bourgogne, "in Dock (b / w photo)
7190409 New York: " La Bourgogne, " in Dock (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: " La Bourgogne, " in Dock)

The Thames from Nine Elms Pier (litho)
7188420 The Thames from Nine Elms Pier (litho) by Luker, William (1820-92); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Thames from Nine Elms Pier)

Southern Ireland: Foynes Pier, River Shannon, County Limerick (coloured photo)
7180543 Southern Ireland: Foynes Pier, River Shannon, County Limerick (coloured photo) by Irish Photographer (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Foynes Pier, River Shannon)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Quai (de port); Wharf; Werft (engraving)
7197297 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Quai (de port); Wharf; Werft (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Quai (de port); Wharf; Werft

Embarkation of Henry VIII, in 1520, to the Field of the Cloth of Gold (oil on canvas)
XIR148771 Embarkation of Henry VIII, in 1520, to the Field of the Cloth of Gold (oil on canvas) by Bouterwek, Friedrich (1806-67); Musee de la Marine, Paris

The Docks (litho)
7180361 The Docks (litho) by Fulleylove, John (1847-1908); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Docks. Illustration for The Picturesque Mediterranean, Special Edition (Cassell)

Ship battling big waves (chromolitho)
7201107 Ship battling big waves (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: In the teeth of the storm, ship battling big waves)

Norway: Part of Bergen Fish Market (b / w photo)
7198060 Norway: Part of Bergen Fish Market (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Part of Bergen Fish Market)

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"Pontoons: A Journey Through Art, History, and Innovation" Step into the world as we explore their significance through various artworks and historical events. In "India House, Manchester, 1912, " an oil on canvas masterpiece captures the bustling activity around a pontoon docked at the harbor. The painting portrays the pivotal role these floating structures played in trade and transportation during that era. The launch of "Shamrock II" at Dumbarton in April 20th is frozen in time through a captivating black and white photograph. This America Cup Challenger showcases the elegance and grace with which they were constructed for sailing competitions. An engraving depicting the commencement of Hull, Barnsley, and West Riding Railway and Dock takes us back to witness how pontoons facilitated railway expansion by connecting landlocked regions to waterways for efficient transport. Impressionist art lovers will appreciate Monet's "La Grenouillere" from 1869. Amidst vibrant brushstrokes lies a pontoon bridge that adds depth to this scenic riverside gathering spot. It also played a crucial role during wartime. The Battle of Mons in 1914 witnessed their utilization as makeshift bridges enabling troops to cross treacherous waters swiftly. A watercolor painting titled "US Liberty Ship" showcases how these versatile structures aided military efforts during World War II by transporting troops and supplies across oceans efficiently. Traveling back further in time, an atmospheric railway depicted in William Dawson's work from 1848 transports us to Star Cross where innovative pontoons propelled trains over water using compressed air technology - revolutionizing transportation methods once again. Monet's enchanting artwork "Le bassin d'Argenteuil" beautifully captures serene reflections on calm waters surrounding a picturesque pontoon bridge - showcasing its aesthetic appeal beyond functionality.