Wading Collection (page 8)

Crawford Church, 1876 (w / c)
6199795 Crawford Church, 1876 (w/c) by Bough, Samuel (1822-78); 36.2x53.3 cm; The McManus, Dundee, UK; Dundee Art Galleries and Museums; English, out of copyright

Soldiers of the British Expeditionary Force wading out to a waiting ship during the Dunkirk evacuation, World War II
6015313 Soldiers of the British Expeditionary Force wading out to a waiting ship during the Dunkirk evacuation, World War II, May-June 1940 (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Children playing in the snow (chromolitho)
6001853 Children playing in the snow (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Children playing in the snow)

Page 87. Hematopus. at lower right in different hand September
5670730 Page 87. Hematopus. at lower right in different hand September. along lower edge in third hand The male & female are always seen together on the rocks & low points but have entirely left

Page 91. Ciconia. above title in different hand December, iris doubtfull White
5670735 Page 91. Ciconia. above title in different hand December, iris doubtfull White, Necked Heron Ardea pacifica Notophoyx pacifica, 1791-92 (w/c) by Unknown artist

Two black-necked stilts standing on grass, London Zoo, July 1925 (b / w photo)
3116084 Two black-necked stilts standing on grass, London Zoo, July 1925 (b/w photo) by Bond, Frederick William (1887-1942); Zoological Society of London; eZoological Society of London; British

A Landscape with Travellers (oil)
BAL42396 A Landscape with Travellers (oil) by Wynants, Jan (1630/35-1684); Johnny van Haeften Gallery, London, UK; Dutch, out of copyright

Pond at Ville-d Avray, late 1860s (oil on fabric)
491293 Pond at Ville-d Avray, late 1860s (oil on fabric) by Corot, Jean Baptiste Camille (1796-1875); 58.1x99.4 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: Ville-d Avray, west of Paris)

Crested Boatbill, 1781-5 (handcoloured engraving)
KDC407323 Crested Boatbill, 1781-5 (handcoloured engraving) by Latham, John (1740-1837); 7.5 x 9.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration from Lathams General Synopsis of Birds)

The Normans pull their ships to the sea, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen)
XIR183128 The Normans pull their ships to the sea, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen) by Unknown Artist, (11th century); Musee de la Tapisserie, Bayeux

The Reluctant Departure, 1815 (oil on canvas)
BIR189890 The Reluctant Departure, 1815 (oil on canvas) by Collins, William (1788-1847); 88x112.4 cm; Birmingham Museums and Art Gallery; English, out of copyright

The Battle of Towton in 1461, illustration from Hutchinsons
IL238072 The Battle of Towton in 1461, illustration from Hutchinsons Story of the British Nation (litho) by Woodville, Richard Caton (1825-55) (after); Private Collection; American, out of copyright

Called on Squire Water Rat, old friend of the family
IL274551 Called on Squire Water Rat, old friend of the family, illustration from The Mischievious Mousie Book, published by Thomas Nelson & Sons, 1920s (colour litho) by Anderson

Rosy Flamingo, illustration from A History of the Birds of Europe Not Observed in the British Isles by Charles Robert
LLM339054 Rosy Flamingo, illustration from A History of the Birds of Europe Not Observed in the British Isles by Charles Robert Bree (1811-86), published 1867 (colour litho) by English School

Soldiers on a march, engraving by G. M. Woodward, published 1811 (coloured etching)
NAM254177 Soldiers on a march, engraving by G.M.Woodward, published 1811 (coloured etching) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827) (after); National Army Museum

The Task of the Reeds, 1866 (woodcut)
3726011 The Task of the Reeds, 1866 (woodcut) by Burne-Jones, Edward Coley (1833-98) (after); 10.8x8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Winter in Paris (colour litho)
2779260 Winter in Paris (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Winter in Paris. The capital where one wades. L hiver a Paris. La capitale ou l on patauge)

A Spoonbill standing on a rock at London Zoo in September 1927 (b / w photo)
3601557 A Spoonbill standing on a rock at London Zoo in September 1927 (b/w photo) by Bond, Frederick William (1887-1942); Zoological Society of London; eZoological Society of London; British

Crowned Crane, illustration from Wildlife of the World, c. 1910 (colour litho)
3037089 Crowned Crane, illustration from Wildlife of the World, c.1910 (colour litho) by Kuhnert, Wilhelm (1865-1926); Private Collection; (add.info)

I took Edmee in my arms, and quietly waded through the stream. Illustration for Mauprat by George Sand (colour litho)
3100629 I took Edmee in my arms, and quietly waded through the stream. Illustration for Mauprat by George Sand (colour litho) by Avril

Crossing the Oho-E-Ga-Wa, Province Suraga, 1855 (colour litho)
1272335 Crossing the Oho-E-Ga-Wa, Province Suraga, 1855 (colour litho) by Japanese School, (19th century) (after); 18.125x37.125 cm; Free Library of Philadelphia; (add.info.: Sinclair, Thomas, Phila)

Glossy Ibex (Falcinellus Igneus) (coloured engraving)
1772757 Glossy Ibex (Falcinellus Igneus) (coloured engraving) by Gould, John (1804-81) (after); eThe Devonshire Collections

Sketches from "The Illustrated Naval and Military Magazine, "No 1, July 1884 (engraving)
1623052 Sketches from " The Illustrated Naval and Military Magazine, " No 1, July 1884 (engraving) by Overend, William Heysham (1851-98) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Couple wading through water on a Valentine card, with verse. Date: circa 1890s

Narrow escape of Duke of York after Battle of Tourcoing
Narrow escape of Prince Frederick, Duke of York and Albany (1763-1827) wading through a brook after the Battle of Tourcoing, 18 May 1794. 1794

Okitsu River, 1834 (colour woodblock print)
1069146 Okitsu River, 1834 (colour woodblock print) by Hiroshige, Ando or Utagawa (1797-1858); 22.7x35.1 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas

A Fisherman Hauling in his Nets, 1883 (oil on canvas)
659675 A Fisherman Hauling in his Nets, 1883 (oil on canvas) by Kroyer, Peder Severin (1851-1909); 54.1x40.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Fisherman Hauling in his Nets)

The Return from Fishing, 1893 (oil on canvas)
658605 The Return from Fishing, 1893 (oil on canvas) by Sorolla y Bastida, Joaquin (1863-1923); 47x62.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Return from Fishing)

Fisherfolk on a Beach with a Town Beyond, 1857 (watercolour heightened with white)
658715 Fisherfolk on a Beach with a Town Beyond, 1857 (watercolour heightened with white) by Smits, Johan Gerard (1823-1910); 30.5x43.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Revere Beach, Boston, (watercolour on paper)
650644 Revere Beach, Boston, (watercolour on paper) by Prendergast, Maurice Brazil (1858/9-1924); 34.7x48.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Revere Beach, Boston)

Broad Weir, junction of the River Frome and Castle Ditch (pencil & w / c on paper)
2832190 Broad Weir, junction of the River Frome and Castle Ditch (pencil & w/c on paper) by O Neill, Hugh (1784-1824); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; eBristol Museums

Cayeux, la plage a Maree basse. Postcard sent 27 July 1913
660073 Cayeux, la plage a Maree basse. Postcard sent 27 July 1913. by French Photographer (20th century); Private Collection; © Look and Learn

There you are... and there you shall stay until the hungry grey wave comes
IL253650 There you are...and there you shall stay until the hungry grey wave comes, illustration from The Heroes of Asgard, Tales from Scandinavian Mythology, by A & E Keary

Bailing Out the Boat (oil on canvas board)
XPG366393 Bailing Out the Boat (oil on canvas board) by Brown, William Marshall (1863-1936); Private Collection; Scottish, out of copyright

Panning for gold in California (b / w photo)
PNP246279 Panning for gold in California (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark American Pictures; American, out of copyright

Rule XXXII: A player may stand out of bounds to play a ball lying within bounds
STC193230 Rule XXXII: A player may stand out of bounds to play a ball lying within bounds, from Rules of Golf, published c.1905 (colour litho) by Crombie

Le Debarquement du Chevalier John Bull et de sa famille a Boulogne sur Mer
NCO190461 Le Debarquement du Chevalier John Bull et de sa famille a Boulogne sur Mer, or The Landing of Sir John Bull & his Family at Bologne sur Mer

Heroism of a soldier, saves a penetrated Bavarian regiment from drowning in Lorraine... (colour litho)
2815694 Heroism of a soldier, saves a penetrated Bavarian regiment from drowning in Lorraine... (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Heroism of a soldier)

Mon Voyage A Travers Madagascar (engraving)
2789107 Mon Voyage A Travers Madagascar (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mon Voyage A Travers Madagascar)

The Jewel River at Ide, from the series The Six Jewel Rivers
1766591 The Jewel River at Ide, from the series The Six Jewel Rivers (woodblock print) by Harunobu, Suzuki (1725-70); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Jewel River at Ide)

St. Brigits box, from The Trias Thaumaturga, or Three Wonder-Working Saints of
STC214636 St. Brigits box, from The Trias Thaumaturga, or Three Wonder-Working Saints of Ireland, by Mary Cusack (1829-99) published c.1890s (litho) (b/w photo) by Irish School

Grallatores, Palmipedes, Wading and Swimming Birds (colour litho)
6016775 Grallatores, Palmipedes, Wading and Swimming Birds (colour litho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Grallatores, Palmipedes, Wading and Swimming Birds)

Seated Women by Water; Sitzende Madchen am Wasser, c. 1914-16 (oil on burlap)
653115 Seated Women by Water; Sitzende Madchen am Wasser, c. 1914-16 (oil on burlap) by Muller or Mueller, Otto (1874-1930); 77x106 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Saint Christopher carrying the Christ Child (oil on panel)
6323903 Saint Christopher carrying the Christ Child (oil on panel) by Cranach, Lucas the Elder (1472-1553) (workshop of); 96.9x41.9 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; German

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"Wading through History: From D-Day to Caesar's Rubicon" In the quaint coastal town of Sidmouth, located in south Devon, England, UK, echoes of history can be heard as we delve into the concept of wading. Just off its shores lies Juno Beach, where brave British and Canadian troops landed during the momentous D-Day on 6th June 1944. Imagining their footsteps sinking into the water brings a sense of awe and reverence. But wading is not limited to human endeavors; nature too showcases this art. Picture two elegant Curlew sandpipers gracefully pecking at their surroundings while wading through tranquil waters - a captivating side view that reminds us of the delicate balance between survival and beauty. From World War II back to ancient times, it has played significant roles throughout history. As we think about crossing rivers, our minds wander to Caesar crossing the Rubicon or envision Old Trent Bridge in Nottingham witnessing countless crossings over time. Waters hold stories beyond borders; Appledore in Devon reveals lifeboats manned by courageous crewmen ready to face any stormy challenge. Meanwhile, Texel in Holland presents an avian spectacle with three adult Avocet birds guiding their precious chick through shallow waters - a heartwarming sight symbolizing parental protection. Not forgetting distant lands across continents, imagine standing on The Beach and Pier at Cromer in Norfolk, England - waves crashing against your feet as you witness nature's wonders unfold before your eyes. Venturing further south brings us to Mana Pools National Park along Zimbabwe's Zambezi River. Here stands a magnificent African Elephant bull leisurely feeding along the riverbank - its colossal presence reminding us that even giants find solace near water's edge. Lastly, let us remember that it was not only British and Canadian troops who braved those fateful waters on D-Day but also Americans who made landfall alongside them.