Rowers Collection

The Great Wave off Kanagawa (c. 1830-1833). This woodblock print is by the Japanese artist Hokusai

England, Oxfordshire, Henley-on-Thames, Boathouses and Rowers on River Thames

Henley Regatta
A stylised illustration of a view at Henley Regatta, started in 1839 by a local solicitor and one of the highlights of the summer social calendar being the most famous rowing event of the year

Rowing crew photograph, 1911
Rowing crew from Cambridge University posing for a team photograph with a trophy. Date: 1911

Rowing at Cambridge, 1911
A rowing crew on the River Cam. Date: 1911

Lunch at the Restaurant Fournaise (The Rowers Lunch), Renoir, Pierre-Auguste (1841-1919). Oil on canvas

The Kings State Barge, Henley Royal Regatta, 1912 (colour litho)
3093760 The Kings State Barge, Henley Royal Regatta, 1912 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Kings State Barge, Henley Royal Regatta, 1912)

View across the River Wear to Durham Cathedral, female college rowers in training, Durham, County Durham, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Regatta at Chelsea
Unspecified regatta on the Thames between Chelsea & Battersea attended by fashionable spectators & rowers. NB Royal Hospital & Doggetts coat & badge. Date: circa 1815

Group watching the Henley Regatta from boat, July 1958
A group of people including; Mr Alan Adams, Mr Robin Gibbs, Mr Tony Gibbs, Miss Rachel Chandler and Mr Denis Adams, watching the racing on the last day of the Henley Royal Regatta from a cabin

The Nairobi skyline from Uhuru Park where city residents enjoy rowing boats on a small artificial lake. The clock tower of Kenyas Parliament can be seen in the background

Cambridge Crew, The Boat Race, outdoor sporting portrait of 9, with 4 seated, in caps and blazers. Captioned with names, Ws Adie, H A Game, F C Stewart, T J G Duncanson, D A Wauchope (stroke)

Oxford Crew, The Boat Race, outdoor sporting portrait of 9, with 4 seated, in caps and blazers. Captioned with names, C D Burnell, C K Philips, W B Stewart, T H E Stretch, W E Crum, M C Pilkington

Rowers on the River Cam, c. 1912
A crew rowing past the Cambridge University club boathouse on the River Cam, c.1912. Date: c.1912

The sacred trireme arrives at Tyre
Arrival at Tyre of the Athenian ambassadors in the sacred trireme, Paralos. They travelled to pledge anew the loyalty of Athens to Alexander the Great. 331BC

The Universities Boat-Race, the Oxford Crew (engraving)
1105985 The Universities Boat-Race, the Oxford Crew (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Universities Boat-Race, the Oxford Crew)

Party of people picnicking at Henley Regatta
A party of people picnicking at the Henley Royal Regatta, an annual rowing event held on the River Thames near the town of Henley-on-Thames, South Oxfordshire. Date: July 1888

Blind soldiers regatta at Putney, WW1
Blinded soldiers from St. Dunstans home for blinded sailor and soldiers in Regents Park, rowing in the boat they rowed to victory over the students of Westminster College

Whitehall, London, as it was in the 18th century, from A Short History of the
KW392526 Whitehall, London, as it was in the 18th century, from A Short History of the English People by J. R. Green, published 1893 (litho) by English School

Oxford practising for the Boat Race
The Oxford team practising for the annual Boat Race

A 13th century ship
3253020 A 13th century ship; (add.info.: A 13th century ship with a lateen or latin-rig, a triangular sail set on a long yard mounted at an angle on the mast, and running in a fore-and-aft direction)

Regency water sports and an accident on the Thames near Richmond. An overloaded boat hits a barge on the river
FLO4619100 Regency water sports and an accident on the Thames near Richmond. An overloaded boat hits a barge on the river, while university rowers and yachts go by

The Seven Bishops of the Church of England going to the Tower of London in 1688
2968390 The Seven Bishops of the Church of England going to the Tower of London in 1688, where they were imprisoned and tried for seditious libel over their opposition to the second Declaration of

A Roman galley
3253010 A Roman galley; (add.info.: A Roman galley. From Enciclopedia Ilustrada Segui, published c. 1900).

Canoe racing on the River Thames, England in the 19th century, from Album-Evenement, Prime du Journal L'Evenement
3506054 Canoe racing on the River Thames, England in the 19th century, from Album-Evenement, Prime du Journal L'Evenement, pub

Shoot for (probably) Vanity Fair - Model and Rowers
Shoot for (probably) Vanity Fair - 1950s. Model with a team of rowers. Date: 1950s

Willemstad, Curacao. The port in 1860's
5323207 Willemstad, Curacao. The port in 1860's.; (add.info.: Willemstad, Curacao. The port in the 1860's. After a contemporary engraving.).

Fishermen using harpoons to catch swordfish on the coast of Sicily in the 19th century, from Album-Evenement
3506033 Fishermen using harpoons to catch swordfish on the coast of Sicily in the 19th century, from Album-Evenement, Prime du Journal L'Evenement, pub

Residence, offices and tent-barge of the Alkmaar cocoa Plantation on the Suriname in the 19th century
3252964 Residence, offices and tent-barge of the Alkmaar cocoa Plantation on the Suriname in the 19th century; (add.info.: Residence)

Combat Naval, 19th century. Creator: Honore Daumier
Combat Naval, 19th century

Celebration of the Fourth of June at Eton, 1837. Creator: C. O. Lewis
Celebration of the Fourth of June at Eton, 1837. Regatta on the River Thames, with Windsor Castle in the distance as the boys of Eton College celebrate the birthday of George III

watercolor
Stephanie Kleimann

View over Derwentwater, towards Friars Crag in autumn colour and morning mist with lone rower. Near Keswick, The Lake District, Cumbria, UK. November 2016

Rowing boat on the lake Edersee near Herzhausen, Hesse, Germany

Warriors in a canoe navigating the Aruwimi River
History of Africa. 19th century. Warriors in a canoe navigating the Aruwimi River. Engraving by Hildibrand. El Congo y la Creacion del Estado Independiente de este nombre

Turkey. Constantinople. Kiosk of the Grand Seigneur at Bebek
Ottoman Empire. Turkey. Constantinople (today Istanbul). Kiosk of the Grand Seigneur at Bebek, at the Bosphorus. Engraving by Lemaitre, Cholet and Fleury

Oxford Eight practising on the River Thames with Houseboats
An Oxford Eight practising on the River Thames with elegant houseboats moored along the far riverbank. Date: 1929

Oxford Rowers cross the English Channel
A crew of Oxford rowers crosses the English Channel from Dover to Calais. The view shows them halfway across. The rowers were accompanied by a boat of onlookers spurring them on. Date: 1885

Rowing from Newnham College
Rowers from Newnham College, Cambridge, about to take part in a race against London University Ladies on the River Thames. Date: 1933

Towpath Spectators at Oxford Rowing
Spectators line the towpath to watch the Oxford Summer Eights rowing competition. Date: 1932

Polish and English Oarswomen
Members of the Warsaw Women's Rowing Club compete with their counterparts in the Isleworth Club and Furnivall Club at Putney. Date: 1931

Harvard Try-Out Barge
A twenty-oar barge used at Harvard University to select and train boat crews. The coach can walk up and down the centre deck. Date: circa 1925

Turkey. Kiosk of the Gunsmiths (Djebedjiler-Kiochky)
Ottoman Empire. Turkey. Kiosk of the Gunsmiths (Djebedjiler-Kiochky). Engraving by Lemaitre, Arnout and Cholet. Historia de Turquia by Joseph Marie Jouannin (1783-1844) and Jules Van Gaver, 1840

Constantinople. Kiosk of the Grand Seigneur at Bebek
Ottoman Empire. Turkey. Constantinople (today Istanbul). Kiosk of the Grand Seigneur at Bebek, at the Bosphorus. Engraving by Lemaitre, Cholet and Fleury

Advert for Whitbread's Pale Ale
An advert for Whitbread's Pale Ale, featuring rowers and referencing the Henley Regatta, which would have been held in the week this issue was published

Phocaean Greek colonists clash at sea with Carthaginians and Etruscans in the naval Battle of Alalia, c
3614261 Phocaean Greek colonists clash at sea with Carthaginians and Etruscans in the naval Battle of Alalia, c. 536 BC, from Hutchinsons History of the Nations, pub.1915 by Dudley

King Edward VII in his state barge escorted by the Eton College crew, June 13th 1904 (litho)
6014623 King Edward VII in his state barge escorted by the Eton College crew, June 13th 1904 (litho) by Begg, Samuel (fl.1886-1916) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Bostandji Bachi, Chief Gardener to the Sultan, Ottoman Empire
6339786 Bostandji Bachi, Chief Gardener to the Sultan, Ottoman Empire by Dalvimart, Octavian (18th century) (after); (add.info.: Bostandji Bachi, Chief Gardener to the Sultan, Ottoman Empire)

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"Rowers: Masters of the Mighty Waves and Serene Rivers" Embark on a journey through time and space as we delve into the captivating world of rowers. From the iconic artwork "The Great Wave off Kanagawa" to the picturesque landscapes of England's Oxfordshire, Henley-on-Thames, and Boathouses along River Thames, these athletes have left an indelible mark on history. Step back in time to witness the prestigious Henley Regatta, where rowing prowess meets elegance. The Kings State Barge glides gracefully across the water during the Henley Royal Regatta in 1912, captured beautifully in a vibrant lithograph. A snapshot from 1911 showcases a united rowing crew bonded by their shared passion for this timeless sport. Venturing beyond England's borders, discover female college rowers honing their skills against the breathtaking backdrop of Durham Cathedral in County Durham. Meanwhile, at Chelsea's regatta, spectators gather eagerly to witness thrilling races that push rowers to their limits. Intriguing moments frozen in time include a group captivated by the spectacle unfolding at Henley Regatta from their boat in July 1958. Nairobi's skyline provides an unexpected setting as city residents find solace amidst nature while watching dedicated rowers ply their trade at Uhuru Park. Transport yourself further back to Cambridge circa 1912 when rowers navigated along River Cam with precision and grace. And finally, indulge your senses with "The Rower's Lunch, " where camaraderie is celebrated over delectable meals at Restaurant Fournaise. Whether conquering towering waves or gliding serenely through tranquil riverscapes, these remarkable individuals epitomize strength, determination, and unity. Join us as we celebrate these unsung heroes who have made an everlasting impact on both artistry and athleticism across continents throughout history.