Rowing Boat Collection (page 53)

The Island, Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, 1830

Lake dwellings of Santa Rosa, near Maracaibo, Venezuela, 1895. From The Universal Geography with Illustrations and Maps, division XXXVI, written by Elisee Reclus and published by Virtue & Co

Tocopilla, c1890. Artist: T Taylor
Tocopilla, c1890. The Universal Geography with Illustrations and Maps, Division XXXVI, Virtue & Co Limited, London, c1890

Iquique, Chile, 1895. As seen from the sea. From The Universal Geography with Illustrations and Maps, division XXXVI, written by Elisee Reclus and published by Virtue & Co. Limited (London, 1895)

Henley Regatta, Henley-on-Thames, London, 1901. Artist: ME Wright
Henley Regatta, Henley-on-Thames, London, 1901. Stereoscopic card. Detail

The Royal tour in Ireland, visit to Ross Castle, Killarney, 1887. Artist: William Barnes Wollen
The Royal tour in Ireland, visit to Ross Castle, Killarney, 1887. Queen Victoria or members of her family on a visit to Ireland

Small vessel used on the coast of Malabar (Cochin), India, c18th century

The River Ouse at Ely, Cambridgeshire, 1926. Artist: Cavenders Ltd
The River Ouse at Ely, Cambridgeshire, 1926. From the River Valleys set of hand-coloured cigarette cards issued with Army Club Cigarettes, Cavanders Ltd, 1926

The illuminations of Port Said during the opening of the Suez Canal, Egypt, 1869. From a supplement to The Illustrated London News (11 December 1869)

Constantinople, Turkey, 19th century

Leiden University, Leiden (Leyden), Netherlands, 1614 (1849). Leiden University was founded in 1575 by Prince William of Orange

Bathing ghats, Mathura, India, 1916-1917. A ghat is a series of steps leading down to a body of water in many parts of South Asia

The River Derwent at Matllock, Derbyshire, 1926. Artist: Cavenders Ltd
The River Derwent at Matllock, Derbyshire, 1926. From the River Valleys set of hand-coloured cigarette cards issued with Army Club Cigarettes, Cavanders Ltd, 1926

The River Tyne at Hexham, Northumberland, 1926. Artist: Cavenders Ltd
The River Tyne at Hexham, Northumberland, 1926. From the River Valleys set of hand-coloured cigarette cards issued with Army Club Cigarettes, Cavanders Ltd, 1926

Rhuddlan Castle, near Rhyl, Denbighshire, 1926. Artist: Cavenders Ltd
Rhuddlan Castle, near Rhyl, Denbighshire, 1926. From the River Valleys set of hand-coloured cigarette cards issued with Army Club Cigarettes, Cavanders Ltd, 1926

River and boathouse, Burton-upon-Trent, 1926. Artist: Cavenders Ltd
River and boathouse, Burton-upon-Trent, 1926. From the River Valleys set of hand-coloured cigarette cards issued with Army Club Cigarettes, Cavanders Ltd, 1926

Breede (Bree) River, West Province, South Africa, c1920s. Artist: Cavenders Ltd
Breede (Bree) River, West Province, South Africa, c1920s. From the Colonial Series set of hand-coloured cigarette cards issued with Army Club Cigarettes, Cavanders Ltd, c1920s

The Old Bridge, Christchurch, Dorset, 1926. Artist: Cavenders Ltd
The Old Bridge, Christchurch, Dorset, 1926. From the River Valleys set of hand-coloured cigarette cards issued with Army Club Cigarettes, Cavanders Ltd, 1926

The river Dart, Dartmouth, 1926. Artist: Cavenders Ltd
The river Dart, Dartmouth, 1926. From the River Valleys set of hand-coloured cigarette cards issued with Army Club Cigarettes, Cavanders Ltd, 1926

Hampden and Pym prevented from emigrating to New England by order of the government, 1926. From An Outline of Christianity, The Story of Our Civilisation, volume 5: Christianity Today and Tomorrow

William III in an open boat off the coast of Holland. A print from Cassells Illustrated History of England

Battle of Quiberon, 1898. Artist: Barbant
Battle of Quiberon, 1898. A print from Les Francais Illustres, by Gustave Demoulin, Hachette, Paris, 1898

Bury Hill, Surrey, 19th century. Artist: Shury & Son
Bury Hill, Surrey, 19th century

The Landing of William of Orange at Torbay, 1688, c1920. Illustration from Story of the British Nation, Volume II, by Walter Hutchinson, (London, c1920s)

The Escape of Mary Queen of Scots from Loch Leven Castle, 19th century, (c1920). Victorian depiction of Mary (1542-1587) being rowed to freedom

The River Thames, 19th century. Artist: W May
The River Thames, 19th century

A ship, and men in a rowing boat off Calais, c1830, (1938). Painting held at the National Maritime Museum, London. From A Catalogue of the Pictures

Sidmouth, 1825-27, (1938). Artist: JMW Turner
Sidmouth, c1825-27, (1938). Painting held at the Whitworth Art Gallery, Manchester. From A Catalogue of the Pictures and Drawings in the collection of Frederick John Nettleford, Volume IV, by C

Cod fishing, Canada, 19th century. Artist: Le Breton
Cod fishing, Canada, 19th century

Stadthouse and part of the city of Amsterdam, 1843. Artist: J Jackson
Stadthouse and part of the city of Amsterdam, 1843. An engraving from The Art-Union Scrap Book, Henry G Bohn, London, 1843

The Ferry Looe, 1927. Artist: Judges Ltd
The Ferry Looe, 1927

Dead Calm, Boats off Cowes Castle, c1841. Artist: Augustus Wall Callcott
Dead Calm, Boats off Cowes Castle, c1841. Painting held at the National Maritime Museum, London. From A Catalogue of the Pictures and Drawings in the collection of Frederick John Nettleford

The Last of the Indomitable, c1908. Artist: James Paterson
The Last of the Indomitable, c1908. From The Studio Volume 51. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1910-11]

Near Rotterdam, c1912. Artist: Ernest Bewlay
Near Rotterdam, c1912. From The Studio Volume 57. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1912-13]

The Old Mill, 19th century, (1913). Artist: John Sell Cotman
The Old Mill. After Rembrandt (1606-1669). In the possession of Messrs. A. B. Daniell & Son. 1913. From The Connoisseur Vol XXXV [Otto Limited, London, 1913.]

Hoisting a torpedo, HMS Courageous, 1937. Cigarette card from The Navy series, produced by Senior Service Cigarettes, 1937

HMS Worcester, 1937. The school ship of the Thames Nautical Training College. Cigarette card from The Navy series, produced by Senior Service Cigarettes, 1937

Expedition of Marti and Maximo Gomez, (1895), 1920s
Expedition of Marti and Maximo Gomez. They disembarked in Playitas on the south coast of Baracoa on April 11 1895. Cigar card from the History of Cuba, Geografico Universal

Twickenham Ait (Eel Pie Island), London, 19th century. Artist: M Wilson
Twickenham Ait (Eel Pie Island), London, 19th century

RMS Atlantis, Valetta, Malta, c1929-c1939. Previously a liner named Andes, the Atlantis was converted into a cruise ship and renamed by the Royal Mail Steam Packet Company in 1929

Visit of the Queen to the Emperor and Empress of the French at Cherbourg, France, 1858. Artist: William Barnes Wollen
Visit of the Queen to the Emperor and Empress of the French at Cherbourg, France, 1858. Royal visit to France by Queen Victoria

Rowing on a lake, c1900-1919(?)

The Fish Don t Bite Today. Artist: Keystone View Company
The Fish Don t Bite Today. Stereoscopic card detail

Boat for fourteen pairs of oars, found at Nydam, Jutland, 1892. From Montelius, Early Civilization in Sweden. An illustration from A Short History of the English People, by John Richard Green

The abside (apse) of Notre Dame Cathedral, Paris, France, c19th century

Salt Lake, Utah

The death of King Arthur, (19th century). Victorian depiction of the legendary Arthurs voyage to Avalon

Whale captured in the Thames, Grays, Essex, 19th century

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"Rowing Boat: A Journey Through Time and Art" Step back in time to witness iconic moments captured in art, as we embark on a captivating journey through the world of rowing boats. In 1851, Emanuel Gottlieb Leutze immortalized Washington Crossing the Delaware, depicting the brave leader and his troops crossing tumultuous waters in a rowing boat. The painting symbolizes courage and determination. Fast forward to 1893, where an unknown artist painted The Lighthouse (Newlyn, Cornwall), showcasing a solitary rowing boat battling against crashing waves. It represents resilience amidst adversity. JMW Turner's masterpiece Portsmouth takes us back to c1824-5 with its vivid portrayal of rowing boats gliding along calm waters under a breathtaking sunset sky. The scene evokes tranquility and serenity. Travel northwards to Kinlochard in Scotland's Trossachs region. Here lies Loch Ard, where wooden rowing boats peacefully navigate the picturesque landscape that has inspired countless artists throughout history. Thomas Eakins captures the essence of skillful solo rowers with John Biglin in a Single Scull from ca. 1873. This artwork showcases both physical strength and gracefulness on the water. Claude Lorrain's Arrival of Aeneas in Italy transports us further into antiquity - an exquisite depiction of ancient Roman times when majestic ships were replaced by humble yet reliable rowboats for coastal exploration. Venture eastward to Lake Bled in Slovenia, Europe - home to traditional wooden rowing boats that gracefully glide across crystal-clear waters surrounded by stunning mountain scenery, and is truly nature's masterpiece. Witness another enchanting moment at Waterhead Ambleside on Lake Windermere during sunset; rows upon rows of colorful boats dotting the horizon create an awe-inspiring spectacle within England’s beloved Lake District. Take a glimpse into London's past with View near Limehouse Bridge, London, looking down the River Thames in 1751.