Seafood Collection

Fish Mosaic from Pompeii
Floor mosaic from Pompeii of fish, octopus, squid, lobster, eel and crustaceans. Museo Archaeologico Nazionale, Napoli collection

The three-spined stickleback (Gasterosteus aculeatus) egg development
Illustration of a The three-spined stickleback (Gasterosteus aculeatus) egg development

USA; North America; Florida; Apalachicola; Shrimp boat docked at harbor
USA, Florida, Apalachicola, Shrimp boat docked at harbor

USA, Washington State, Seattle. Neon seafood sign at the Pike Place Market

Silver pomfret fish on a banana leaf

A woman eating oysters whilst on holiday in Blackpool, Lancashire. 3rd August 1953

Common carp anatomy
illustration engraving of a common carp anatomy

Gairloch Beach, Gairloch, Wester Ross, Scotland, United Kingdom

USA, Massachusetts, Ipswich, The Clam Box of Ipswich restaurant, exterior

Oyster plate from the Rutherford B. Hayes White House service
1070370 Oyster plate from the Rutherford B. Hayes White House service, designed 1879 (porcelain & enamel) by Davis, Theodore Russell (1840-94); Dallas Museum of Art, Texas, USA; the Charles R

France, Brittany, Saint Malo, Oysters for Sale

Minoan fresco showing a boy with fishes, 20th century
Minoan fresco from Thera showing a boy with fishes, 20th century

The fahaka pufferfish, Nile puffer, globe fish, lineatus puffer (Tetraodon farakah)
illustration of The fahaka pufferfish, Nile puffer, globe fish, lineatus puffer (Tetraodon farakah)

LONG ISLAND: CLAMMING, 1957. Two nuns in habits, clam digging in the water off of Long Island, New York. Photograph by Toni Frissell, 1957

Advertisement for the Seasalter & Ham Oyster Fishery Company, producers of Whitstable Native Oysters, Whitstable
5996957 Advertisement for the Seasalter & Ham Oyster Fishery Company, producers of Whitstable Native Oysters, Whitstable, Kent (litho) by English School

Seller of oysters from the store Prunier. Chromolithography signed SEM (1863 - 1934)
LSE4112452 Seller of oysters from the store Prunier. Chromolithography signed SEM (1863 - 1934). by Sem (Georges Goursat) (1863-1934); Private Collection; (add.info)

Stockfish or cod hanging to dry, Portuguese production method, Porto de Camara de Lobos, Camara de Lobos, Madeira, Portugal

Carantec, Brittany, France, Crevette fishergirls
Carante cin the Finistere department of Brittany in north-western France - Crevette fishergirls. Date: circa 1910s

"Nature morte au gobelet nacre"(Still life with a moother-of-pearl goblet) Peches
FIA5326355 " Nature morte au gobelet nacre" (Still life with a moother-of-pearl goblet) Peches, citron avec son epluchure (zeste) et verre de vin

On the Quai, Audierne (oil on canvas)
615850 On the Quai, Audierne (oil on canvas) by Legout-Gerard, Fernand (1856-1924); 47x55.9 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

Preparations for a Feast, 1575-1625. Creator: Unknown
Preparations for a Feast, 1575-1625

Sardines in Mercado Central (Central Market), Valencia, Spain, Europe

Lanterns and people on a rainy night in Osaka, Japan

Sushi chef preparing nigiri at Tsukiji fish market. Tokyo, Japan

Fresh shellfish at Tsukiji fish market, Tokyo, Japan

Chef preparing takoyaki famous street food in Osaka, Japan

Paella, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain

Red mullets. Portugal

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Limpet gathering (litho)
8634746 Limpet gathering (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Limpet gathering. Illustration for Chatterbox, 1907.); © Look and Learn.

Votaries of the Weed No 4 (colour litho)
8660494 Votaries of the Weed No 4 (colour litho) by Clarke, Joseph Clayton (Kyd) (1856-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Votaries of the Weed, No 4)

Human invention anticipated: The pinna and the mussel (engraving)
8658076 Human invention anticipated: The pinna and the mussel (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The pinna and the mussel)

Husum oyster beds, Schleswig-Holstein (engraving)
8676715 Husum oyster beds, Schleswig-Holstein (engraving) by Rabe, Johannes (b. 1827); Private Collection; (add.info.: Husum oyster beds, Schleswig-Holstein)

The Fables of La Fontaine: The Oyster and its Claimants (engraving)
8669291 The Fables of La Fontaine: The Oyster and its Claimants (engraving) by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Oyster and its Claimants)

Shells, fruits and butterflies. Anonymous painting, 19th century French school
JEB4892061 Shells, fruits and butterflies. Anonymous painting, 19th century French school. Mandatory mention: Collection fondation regards de Provence

Decorative arrangement of seven shells. Decorative arrangement of seven shells including princely purple, ricinula
FLO4685502 Decorative arrangement of seven shells. Decorative arrangement of seven shells including princely purple, ricinula, strombus, etc

Variety of tropical colorful shells.Variety of colorful tropical helix shells
FLO4685445 Variety of tropical colorful shells.Variety of colorful tropical helix shells. Helice trochiform: Helix epistilium, Helice macrostome: Helix vittata, Helice sinuee: Helix sinuata

France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37), Tours: Joannes Mandon stores and their employees, oyster dealers, 1925
LUX4723546 France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37), Tours: Joannes Mandon stores and their employees, oyster dealers, 1925; (add.info.: France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37)

France, Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur, Bouches-du-Rhone (13), Marseille: the old port, travelling shell merchant, 1903
LUX4794921 France, Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur, Bouches-du-Rhone (13), Marseille: the old port, travelling shell merchant, 1903; (add.info.: France, Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur)

Venus shell (praire) (Hysteroconcha dione). Unsigned illustration (George Shaw and Frederick Nodder)
FLO4680464 Venus shell (praire) (Hysteroconcha dione). Unsigned illustration (George Shaw and Frederick Nodder). Lithography in The Naturalist's Miscellany, 1793

Conical shell of shellfish glory of the seas, Conus gloriamaris - Lithography by Richard Polydore Nodder (1774-1823)
FLO4684016 Conical shell of shellfish glory of the seas, Conus gloriamaris - Lithography by Richard Polydore Nodder (1774-1823) published in The Naturalist Miscellany

Illustration for La Fontaine's fable "The oyster and the litigants" image from a collection of the Maison
PCT4294047 Illustration for La Fontaine's fable "The oyster and the litigants" image from a collection of the Maison Quinn, late 19th century - beach, pelerins, arbitration

Ecaillere - Oyster shucker of Paris, in bonnet, shawl and clogs, wearing a long white apron with pocket - Handcoloured
FLO4658519 Ecaillere - Oyster shucker of Paris, in bonnet, shawl and clogs, wearing a long white apron with pocket - Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Gatine after an illustration by Louis-Marie

Mussel fishing, a fishing boat on the shore, and three men busy around collecting mussels in their baskets
MMM5459268 Mussel fishing, a fishing boat on the shore, and three men busy around collecting mussels in their baskets. Oil on canvas 1622, by Jan Porcellis (1580-1632)

The oysters, c.1910 (print)
7293358 The oysters, c.1910 (print); (add.info.: Food and beverage. French philosopher Michel de Montaigne eat oysters (XVIth cent.) Imagery in: Histoire anecdotique de l'alimentation, France

Shell Liguus virgineus. Signed illustration RN (Richard Nodder). Copper engraving for the naturalist collection
FLO4680779 Shell Liguus virgineus. Signed illustration RN (Richard Nodder). Copper engraving for the naturalist collection, published in 1796 by George Shaw and Frederick Nodder

Variety of molluscs and shells. Variety of molluscs including terebratula, pearly fresh water mussel (Calecola)
FLO4685457 Variety of molluscs and shells. Variety of molluscs including terebratula, pearly fresh water mussel (Calecola), and jingle shells (Anomia).; (add.info.: Variety of molluscs and shells)

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"Delightful Seafood: A Journey Through the Ocean's Bounty" Embark on a culinary adventure as we dive into the world of seafood. From ancient Pompeii to modern-day Seattle, it has captivated cultures across time and continents. The Fish Mosaic from Pompeii transports us back to the Roman era, where fish were not only a staple but also an artistic inspiration. The intricate mosaic showcases the vibrant colors and diversity of marine life. Moving forward in time, we witness the fascinating egg development of the three-spined stickleback in North America. These tiny creatures remind us of nature's intricate processes that sustain our oceans' delicate balance. In Florida's Apalachicola, a shrimp boat docked at harbor stands as a testament to the hard work and dedication of fishermen who bring fresh catches to our plates. It symbolizes both tradition and sustenance for coastal communities. Seattle's Pike Place Market illuminates with a neon seafood sign, inviting visitors to indulge in its bustling atmosphere filled with delectable treasures from beneath the waves. Here, locals and tourists alike savor flavors that have become synonymous with this iconic city. A silver pomfret fish delicately placed on a banana leaf transports us to exotic lands where culinary traditions celebrate simplicity and natural flavors. This visual feast reminds us that sometimes less is truly more when it comes to appreciating seafood's essence. Whitstable Native Oysters take center stage in an advertisement for Seasalter & Ham Oyster Fishery Company—a reminder of Kent's rich oyster heritage dating back centuries. Such delicacies continue to tantalize taste buds around the world. Prunier tempts passersby with their luscious oysters through SEM’s chromolithography artwork—an invitation into their store brimming with oceanic delights waiting to be savored by discerning palates.