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"Rowing Boat: A Journey Through Time and Art" Step back in time to witness iconic moments captured in art

Background imageRowing Boat Collection: Maurice Fernez, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service

Maurice Fernez, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Maurice Fernez, between c1910 and c1915

Background imageRowing Boat Collection: Naval boat-race in Cork Harbour, 1865. Creator: Smyth

Naval boat-race in Cork Harbour, 1865. Creator: Smyth
Naval boat-race in Cork Harbour, [Ireland], 1865. Some days ago an exciting match was rowed at Queenstown, Cork Harbour, by the crews, respectively

Background imageRowing Boat Collection: Cornell crew, 1912. Creator: Bain News Service

Cornell crew, 1912. Creator: Bain News Service
Cornell crew, 1912. Shows the Cornell University crew team on the Hudson River, Poughkeepsie Railroad Bridge in the background

Background imageRowing Boat Collection: Admiral King's visit to the King of Siam at Bangkok: procession of boats up the river... 1865

Admiral King's visit to the King of Siam at Bangkok: procession of boats up the river... 1865. Creator: Unknown
Admiral King's visit to the King of Siam at Bangkok: procession of boats up the river from the British Consulate, 1865. Engraving of a sketch by Mr. R

Background imageRowing Boat Collection: The International Naval Festival at Portsmouth:..the Solferino saluting the English flag, 1865

The International Naval Festival at Portsmouth:..the Solferino saluting the English flag, 1865. Creator: Smyth
The International Naval Festival at Portsmouth: arrival of the French fleet - the Solferino saluting the English flag, 1865....the flag of the Minister of Marine received a salute from the Victory

Background imageRowing Boat Collection: Regatta on the Danube at Buda-Pesth, during the visit of the Emperor of Austria, 1865

Regatta on the Danube at Buda-Pesth, during the visit of the Emperor of Austria, 1865. Creator: Unknown
Regatta on the Danube at Buda-Pesth, during the visit of the Emperor of Austria, 1865. Engraving of a sketch by M. Josef Keve of...a most animated

Background imageRowing Boat Collection: The Atlantic Telegraph Expedition: the Great Eastern off Brighton on her return home, 1865

The Atlantic Telegraph Expedition: the Great Eastern off Brighton on her return home, 1865. Creator: Unknown
The Atlantic Telegraph Expedition: the Great Eastern off Brighton on her return home - from a sketch by our special artist, 1865

Background imageRowing Boat Collection: The International Naval Festival at Cherbourg: the British Admiral's flagship... 1865

The International Naval Festival at Cherbourg: the British Admiral's flagship... 1865. Creator: Unknown
The International Naval Festival at Cherbourg: the British Admiral's flagship, fleet of yachts, etc. dressed in honour of the Emperor's Fete Day - from a sketch by our special artist, 1865

Background imageRowing Boat Collection: Experiments with torpedo-shells at Chatham: explosion of a 440-pounder, 1865. Creator: Unknown

Experiments with torpedo-shells at Chatham: explosion of a 440-pounder, 1865. Creator: Unknown
Experiments with torpedo-shells at Chatham: explosion of a 440-pounder, 1865....Mr. Donald M'Kay, the extensive shipowner, of Boston

Background imageRowing Boat Collection: The Railway Station, Arica, Peru, 1865. Creator: Unknown

The Railway Station, Arica, Peru, 1865. Creator: Unknown
The Railway Station, Arica, Peru, 1865. View from a sketch by Mr. J. N. Dutton...of H.M.S. Shearwater, when lying in that harbour of the Pacific coast

Background imageRowing Boat Collection: Sculling match for £250 between Kelley, Chambers, and Cooper...Eau Brink Cut, King's Lynn, 1865

Sculling match for £250 between Kelley, Chambers, and Cooper...Eau Brink Cut, King's Lynn, 1865. Creator: Unknown
Sculling match for £250 between Kelley, Chambers, and Cooper, in the Eau Brink Cut, King's Lynn, [Norfolk], 1865. Engraving from a sketch by Robert Elwes

Background imageRowing Boat Collection: The Prince and Princess of Wales landing at Barnpool, Mount Edgcumbe, 1865. Creator: Unknown

The Prince and Princess of Wales landing at Barnpool, Mount Edgcumbe, 1865. Creator: Unknown
The Prince and Princess of Wales landing at Barnpool, Mount Edgcumbe, 1865. The [royal yacht] Osborne, on her arrival, took up her moorings in Barn Pool...where there is a private landing-place

Background imageRowing Boat Collection: The siege operations in St. Mary's Creek, Chatham: boats advancing to the assault, 1864

The siege operations in St. Mary's Creek, Chatham: boats advancing to the assault, 1864. Creator: Unknown
The siege operations in St. Mary's Creek, Chatham: boats advancing to the assault, 1864. Mock battle. View of...the advance of the Royal Marines in the boats which conveyed them up St

Background imageRowing Boat Collection: The Ocean Yacht Match from Gravesend to Harwich...the Volante winning the Cutters Prize, 1864

The Ocean Yacht Match from Gravesend to Harwich...the Volante winning the Cutters Prize, 1864. Creator: Smyth
The Ocean Yacht Match from Gravesend to Harwich on Saturday, June 4: the Volante winning the Cutters Prize, 1864. The Volante, a cutter of 60 tons belonging to H. C

Background imageRowing Boat Collection: The Royal Visit to Cambridge: procession on the Cam in honour of the Prince and Princess... 1864

The Royal Visit to Cambridge: procession on the Cam in honour of the Prince and Princess... 1864. Creator: Unknown
The Royal Visit to Cambridge: the boat procession on the Cam in honour of the Prince and Princess of Wales, 1864. In the grounds of St

Background imageRowing Boat Collection: London Main-Drainage Works: Aqueduct at Abbey Mills, Stratford, 1864. Creator: Unknown

London Main-Drainage Works: Aqueduct at Abbey Mills, Stratford, 1864. Creator: Unknown
London Main-Drainage Works: Aqueduct at Abbey Mills, Stratford, 1864. The Illustration shows the manner in which the numerous waterways

Background imageRowing Boat Collection: The War in Denmark: the Austro-Prussian Squadron at Cuxhaven after its defeat off Heligoland

The War in Denmark: the Austro-Prussian Squadron at Cuxhaven after its defeat off Heligoland, 1864. Creator: Smyth
The War in Denmark: the Austro-Prussian Squadron at Cuxhaven after its defeat off Heligoland, 1864....a view of the Austro-Prussian squadron lying off Cuxhaven, at the mouth of the Elbe

Background imageRowing Boat Collection: Garibaldi's birthplace at Nice, 1864. Creator: Unknown

Garibaldi's birthplace at Nice, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Garibaldi's birthplace at Nice, 1864. Engraving from a sketch by Mr. Colebrooke Stockdale. The...house at Nice, where Giuseppe Garibaldi was born

Background imageRowing Boat Collection: 'The Ramsgate Life-boat: Morning after a Heavy Gale - Weather Moderating'...by E.W Cooke. R.A

"The Ramsgate Life-boat: Morning after a Heavy Gale - Weather Moderating"...by E.W Cooke. R.A
"The Ramsgate Life-boat: Morning after a Heavy Gale - Weather Moderating" - from the picture by E.W Cooke. R.A. 1864. Engraving of a painting

Background imageRowing Boat Collection: The King of Denmark visiting the North-Sea Squadron on its return to Copenhagen, 1864

The King of Denmark visiting the North-Sea Squadron on its return to Copenhagen, 1864. Creator: Unknown
The King of Denmark visiting the North-Sea Squadron on its return to Copenhagen, 1864. Engraving from a sketch by Mr. Simonsen, our Danish Artist

Background imageRowing Boat Collection: Destruction of the fortifications of the Ionian Islands: Fort Neuf, in the harbour of Corfu, 1864

Destruction of the fortifications of the Ionian Islands: Fort Neuf, in the harbour of Corfu, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Destruction of the fortifications of the Ionian Islands: Fort Neuf, in the harbour of Corfu, 1864. The conduct of her Majesty's Government in demolishing the fortifications of Corfu before

Background imageRowing Boat Collection: Armour-clad frigate built in the Clyde for the Danish government, 1864. Creator: Unknown

Armour-clad frigate built in the Clyde for the Danish government, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Armour-clad frigate built in the Clyde for the Danish government, 1864. Ship built by Messrs J. and G. Thomson. Her length is 280 ft

Background imageRowing Boat Collection: Night attack of the Kent Artillery Volunteers in Ore Creek, near Faversham, 1864. Creator: Unknown

Night attack of the Kent Artillery Volunteers in Ore Creek, near Faversham, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Night attack of the Kent Artillery Volunteers in Ore Creek, near Faversham, 1864. View of...the rehearsal of a night attack and defence

Background imageRowing Boat Collection: Launch of the Knight Commander, iron screw steam-ship, built at Dublin, 1864. Creator: Smyth

Launch of the Knight Commander, iron screw steam-ship, built at Dublin, 1864. Creator: Smyth
Launch of the Knight Commander, iron screw steam-ship, built at Dublin, 1864. View of...the first large iron vessel ever built in the port of Dublin as she glided off her cradle into the high-tide

Background imageRowing Boat Collection: Men in a boat near two Dutch ships, 1652 (oil on panel)

Men in a boat near two Dutch ships, 1652 (oil on panel)
7340545 Men in a boat near two Dutch ships, 1652 (oil on panel) by Sillemans, Experiens (fl.c.1650); 28.7x39.1 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageRowing Boat Collection: The Bay of Uri, Lake Lucerne 1859 (Oil on canvas)

The Bay of Uri, Lake Lucerne 1859 (Oil on canvas)
8766683 The Bay of Uri, Lake Lucerne 1859 (Oil on canvas) by Whittredge, Thomas Worthington (1820-1910); 91.4--121.9 cm; High Museum of Art, Atlanta, Georgia

Background imageRowing Boat Collection: Conway c.1830 (litho on paper)

Conway c.1830 (litho on paper)
7483115 Conway c.1830 (litho on paper) by Pickering, George (c.1794-1857); 17x24 cm; Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust, Telford, Shropshire

Background imageRowing Boat Collection: Harbour scene with ancient ruins, 1666 (oil on panel)

Harbour scene with ancient ruins, 1666 (oil on panel)
8712005 Harbour scene with ancient ruins, 1666 (oil on panel) by Storck, Abraham (1644-1708); Nivaagaards Malerisamling, Niva, Denmark; (add.info.: By Abraham Storck)

Background imageRowing Boat Collection: Seal hunting in the Pacific Ocean, 1785 (engraving)

Seal hunting in the Pacific Ocean, 1785 (engraving)
8766929 Seal hunting in the Pacific Ocean, 1785 (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: Seal hunting in the Pacific Ocean.James Cook travels. 1785); Photo ©Jaime Abecasis

Background imageRowing Boat Collection: The English Yacht Portsmouth at Anchor, 1675 (oil on panel)

The English Yacht Portsmouth at Anchor, 1675 (oil on panel)
7342590 The English Yacht Portsmouth at Anchor, 1675 (oil on panel) by Velde, Willem van de, the Elder (1611-93); 74.5x95.2 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageRowing Boat Collection: The Launch of the Honourable East India Company's Ship Edinburgh from the dock yard of Messrs

The Launch of the Honourable East India Company's Ship Edinburgh from the dock yard of Messrs Wigrams & Green
7341888 The Launch of the Honourable East India Company's Ship Edinburgh from the dock yard of Messrs Wigrams & Green Blackwall with a view of the ship Abercrombie Robinson on the stocks

Background imageRowing Boat Collection: Progress of Ship Building. 1. The wicker boat of the ancient Britons 2. The Great Harry 3

Progress of Ship Building. 1. The wicker boat of the ancient Britons 2. The Great Harry 3. The Royal James 4
7341847 Progress of Ship Building. 1. The wicker boat of the ancient Britons 2. The Great Harry 3. The Royal James 4. The Royal George, 1756 (etching) by Unknown artist

Background imageRowing Boat Collection: A fight in boats, c.1685 (pen, ink)

A fight in boats, c.1685 (pen, ink)
7341838 A fight in boats, c.1685 (pen, ink) by Velde, Willem van de, the Younger (1633-1707); 21.7x32.2 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: Willem van de Velde)

Background imageRowing Boat Collection: Worth Castle, 1841 (engraving)

Worth Castle, 1841 (engraving)
7268700 Worth Castle, 1841 (engraving); 16.0x22.3 cm; JMK Archiv, Bremen, Germany; (add.info.: Image caption Worth Castle and CCCXXXXVIIII, historical view of the castle in the middle of the water)

Background imageRowing Boat Collection: An English yacht at anchor furling sail, 1684 (graphite, grey wash)

An English yacht at anchor furling sail, 1684 (graphite, grey wash)
7342302 An English yacht at anchor furling sail, 1684 (graphite, grey wash) by Velde, Willem van de, the Elder (1611-93); 34.5x73.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageRowing Boat Collection: Whalers. From the picture in the National Gallery, 19th century (coloured engraving)

Whalers. From the picture in the National Gallery, 19th century (coloured engraving)
7342019 Whalers. From the picture in the National Gallery, 19th century (coloured engraving) by Turner, Joseph Mallord William (1775-1851) (after); 23.4x32.4 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageRowing Boat Collection: The Battle of Texel, 11 August 1673, 1685 (oil on canvas)

The Battle of Texel, 11 August 1673, 1685 (oil on canvas)
7337640 The Battle of Texel, 11 August 1673, 1685 (oil on canvas) by Bakhuizen, Ludolf (1630-1708) ; 67.4x80 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageRowing Boat Collection: HMS Royal Prince and other vessels at the Four Days Battle, 1-4 June 1666

HMS Royal Prince and other vessels at the Four Days Battle, 1-4 June 1666, late 17th century (oil on canvas)
7337617 HMS Royal Prince and other vessels at the Four Days Battle, 1-4 June 1666, late 17th century (oil on canvas) by Storck, Abraham (1644-1708); 78.8x110.6 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageRowing Boat Collection: London Docks, late 19th to mid 20th century (oil painting)

London Docks, late 19th to mid 20th century (oil painting)
7337804 London Docks, late 19th to mid 20th century (oil painting) by Everett, John (1876-1949); 13x18.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageRowing Boat Collection: English warships at anchor in a calm, drying sails, early 18th century (oil on canvas)

English warships at anchor in a calm, drying sails, early 18th century (oil on canvas)
7337760 English warships at anchor in a calm, drying sails, early 18th century (oil on canvas) by Monamy, Peter (1681-1749); 77.2x107.8x2.6 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageRowing Boat Collection: A rock in a calm sea, mid to late 17th century (oil on panel)

A rock in a calm sea, mid to late 17th century (oil on panel)
7337744 A rock in a calm sea, mid to late 17th century (oil on panel) by Gruyter, Jacob de (1630-81); 44.5x52 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageRowing Boat Collection: H. M. S. Ganges at target practice, 1813-23 (lithograph)

H. M. S. Ganges at target practice, 1813-23 (lithograph)
7337573 H. M. S. Ganges at target practice, 1813-23 (lithograph) by Boone, C. (fl.c.1813); 27.5x38.7 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: C. Boone (artist); H. M

Background imageRowing Boat Collection: A schooner off Port Royal, at the entrance to Kingston (Jamaica). Oil on canvas, 1834

A schooner off Port Royal, at the entrance to Kingston (Jamaica). Oil on canvas, 1834
MMM5460223 A schooner off Port Royal, at the entrance to Kingston (Jamaica). Oil on canvas, 1834, by John Lynn (active in the early 19th century)

Background imageRowing Boat Collection: The Sheldrake, a postal service ship, off Falmouth, England, an important centre for navigation to

The Sheldrake, a postal service ship, off Falmouth, England, an important centre for navigation to the west
MMM5466081 The Sheldrake, a postal service ship, off Falmouth, England, an important centre for navigation to the west, surrounds the boats Eclipse and Sandwich ; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageRowing Boat Collection: The ship Morley and other boats. Oil on canvas, 1828, by William Adolphus Knell (1802-1875)

The ship Morley and other boats. Oil on canvas, 1828, by William Adolphus Knell (1802-1875)
MMM5465941 The ship Morley and other boats. Oil on canvas, 1828, by William Adolphus Knell (1802-1875). by Knell, William Adolphus (1805-75); National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageRowing Boat Collection: A royal frigate and other ships in Barn Bay off Plymouth, England, in front of Mount Edgcumbe

A royal frigate and other ships in Barn Bay off Plymouth, England, in front of Mount Edgcumbe. Oil on canvas, c
MMM5460241 A royal frigate and other ships in Barn Bay off Plymouth, England, in front of Mount Edgcumbe. Oil on canvas, c. 1830--55, by Thomas Lyde Hornbrook (1808-1855). by Hornbrook, Thomas L

Background imageRowing Boat Collection: View of London, England, from the Somerset House Marine Building

View of London, England, from the Somerset House Marine Building, with Saint Paul's Cathedral and London Bridge
MMM5483630 View of London, England, from the Somerset House Marine Building, with Saint Paul's Cathedral and London Bridge

Background imageRowing Boat Collection: Sailboats and a Dutch frigate drying its sails. Drawing and wash (26x37 cm)

Sailboats and a Dutch frigate drying its sails. Drawing and wash (26x37 cm), by William van de Velde l'Ain (ca)
MMM5483587 Sailboats and a Dutch frigate drying its sails. Drawing and wash (26x37 cm), by William van de Velde l'Ain (ca. 1611-1693), circa 1665



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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.