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Boatman Collection (#4)

"Journeying through Time and Tide: The Legacy of Boatmen" Step back in time to witness the remarkable tales of boatmen who navigated rivers, canals, and seas

Background imageBoatman Collection: Portovenere

Portovenere Portovenere. Date of Photograph:1915-20 ca

Background imageBoatman Collection: The small port of Portofino, with moored sailboats. In foreground are some row boats

The small port of Portofino, with moored sailboats. In foreground are some row boats. Portofino. Date of Photograph:1915-1920 ca

Background imageBoatman Collection: Island of Murano. Rio dei Vetrai

Island of Murano. Rio dei Vetrai Venice Island of Murano, Rio dei Vetrai. Date of Photograph:1915 ca

Background imageBoatman Collection: View of Rio di Mezzo on the island of Burano in the Venice lagoon. View of moored boats

View of Rio di Mezzo on the island of Burano in the Venice lagoon. View of moored boats, houses and some people on the bank. Venice Island of Burano. Date of Photograph:1915 - 1920 ca

Background imageBoatman Collection: View with people of Toblino Castle on the lake

View with people of Toblino Castle on the lake Trento. Date of Photograph:1920-30

Background imageBoatman Collection: View of the busy port of Catania and moored boats

View of the busy port of Catania and moored boats. Catania port. Date of Photograph:1920ca

Background imageBoatman Collection: View of the shore of Lake Maggiore at Brissago. A boat is in the foreground

View of the shore of Lake Maggiore at Brissago. A boat is in the foreground. A church is in the background. Switzerland Brissago. Date of Photograph:1915-20 ca

Background imageBoatman Collection: View of the Arno with the Ponte Santa Trinita in Florence

View of the Arno with the Ponte Santa Trinita in Florence Florence Bridge Mannerism, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1890 ca

Background imageBoatman Collection: Naples, The Immacolatella, Seaport

Naples, The Immacolatella, Seaport Naples Stazione marittima. Date of Photograph:1890 ca

Background imageBoatman Collection: Art Of Fishing

Art Of Fishing
Kumar Kranti Prasad

Background imageBoatman Collection: Crossing the algae river

Crossing the algae river
Muhammad Amdad Hossain

Background imageBoatman Collection: Fishing in the algae river

Fishing in the algae river
Muhammad Amdad Hossain

Background imageBoatman Collection: Traditional Fishing

Traditional Fishing
Muhammad Amdad Hossain

Background imageBoatman Collection: Jump

Jump
Muhammad Amdad Hossain

Background imageBoatman Collection: Crossing algae river

Crossing algae river
Muhammad Amdad Hossain

Background imageBoatman Collection: Cross the algae river

Cross the algae river
Muhammad Amdad Hossain

Background imageBoatman Collection: Cross the algae river

Cross the algae river
Muhammad Amdad Hossain

Background imageBoatman Collection: Crossing the algae river

Crossing the algae river
Muhammad Amdad Hossain

Background imageBoatman Collection: Bathing

Bathing
Muhammad Amdad Hossain

Background imageBoatman Collection: Cross the algae river

Cross the algae river
Muhammad Amdad Hossain

Background imageBoatman Collection: Crossing the algae river

Crossing the algae river
Muhammad Amdad Hossain

Background imageBoatman Collection: Typical canal boatman from a family of bargees, WW2

Typical canal boatman from a family of bargees, WW2
Typical canal boatman from a family of bargees during the Second World War Date: 1940s

Background imageBoatman Collection: 4th Century Bc Acheron Aeneid Allegoric Allegorical

4th Century Bc Acheron Aeneid Allegoric Allegorical
4th, century, bc, acheron, aeneid, allegoric, allegorical, allegory, ancient, age, art, boat, boatman, boundary, campania, charon, cross, dead, death, deceased, ferry, ferryman, gravestone, greek

Background imageBoatman Collection: Greenwich: the power station. Date: 1915

Greenwich: the power station. Date: 1915

Background imageBoatman Collection: View of Grenoble, the Belledonne mountain range in the background 1831 (Oil on canvas)

View of Grenoble, the Belledonne mountain range in the background 1831 (Oil on canvas)
7393491 View of Grenoble, the Belledonne mountain range in the background 1831 (Oil on canvas) by Dagnan, Isidore (1794-1873); 50 x 65 cm; Fondation Glenat, Grenoble, France; © Fonds Glenat

Background imageBoatman Collection: Barges in the Snow, 1901 (oil on canvas)

Barges in the Snow, 1901 (oil on canvas)
7332466 Barges in the Snow, 1901 (oil on canvas) by Baertsoen, Albert (1866-1922); Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Ghent, Belgium; (add.info.: Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Brussels Hoofdstedelijk Gewest)

Background imageBoatman Collection: Second back room at the back, meeting room, murals with rural scenes in classical style

Second back room at the back, meeting room, murals with rural scenes in classical style, probably from around 1810
7242684 Second back room at the back, meeting room, murals with rural scenes in classical style, probably from around 1810, scene 2 by Belgian School, (19th century); (add.info.: Meeting room)

Background imageBoatman Collection: lake worker

lake worker
Zühdü Bilgin

Background imageBoatman Collection: lake workers

lake workers
Zühdü Bilgin

Background imageBoatman Collection: Actor Nakamura Utaemon IV as the Boatman Matsuemon, actually Higuchi Jiro Kanemitsu... 1849

Actor Nakamura Utaemon IV as the Boatman Matsuemon, actually Higuchi Jiro Kanemitsu... 1849. Creator: Utagawa Kunisada
Actor Nakamura Utaemon IV as the Boatman Matsuemon, actually Higuchi Jiro Kanemitsu (Sendo Matsuemon, jissha Higuchi Jiro Kanemitsu), 1849

Background imageBoatman Collection: The Actor Matsumoto Koshiro IV as the Boatman Minagawa Shin'emon of Reisengasak... 1794 (Kansei 6)

The Actor Matsumoto Koshiro IV as the Boatman Minagawa Shin'emon of Reisengasak... 1794 (Kansei 6)
The Actor Matsumoto Koshiro IV as the Boatman Minagawa Shin'emon of Reisengasaki in Kamakura, Actually Hata Rokurozaemon Tokiyoshi

Background imageBoatman Collection: Illuminations at Benares in Honour of the Prince of Wales, c1891. Creator: James Grant

Illuminations at Benares in Honour of the Prince of Wales, c1891. Creator: James Grant
Illuminations at Benares in Honour of the Prince of Wales, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. II.", by James Grant

Background imageBoatman Collection: Boats and Boatmen of the Ganges, c1891. Creator: James Grant

Boats and Boatmen of the Ganges, c1891. Creator: James Grant
Boats and Boatmen of the Ganges, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. I.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]

Background imageBoatman Collection: Ferry on the Avon (w / c)

Ferry on the Avon (w / c)
XPG365678 Ferry on the Avon (w/c) by Stannard, Henry John Sylvester (1870-1951); 40.64x63.5 cm; Private Collection

Background imageBoatman Collection: Hashiba Ferry in Snow (Hashiba setch?) (colour woodblock print)

Hashiba Ferry in Snow (Hashiba setch?) (colour woodblock print)
5043576 Hashiba Ferry in Snow (Hashiba setch?) (colour woodblock print) by Kunisada, Utagawa (1786-1865) & Hiroshige II, Utagawa (1829-1869); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery

Background imageBoatman Collection: The Boatman (etching on white paper)

The Boatman (etching on white paper)
3708583 The Boatman (etching on white paper) by Miti Zanetti, Giuseppe (1859-1929); Assicoop-Unipol Collection, Modena, Emilia Romagna

Background imageBoatman Collection: The Boatman (etching on white paper)

The Boatman (etching on white paper)
3708582 The Boatman (etching on white paper) by Miti Zanetti, Giuseppe (1859-1929); Assicoop-Unipol Collection, Modena, Emilia Romagna

Background imageBoatman Collection: Rotherhithe (oil on canvas)

Rotherhithe (oil on canvas)
LEF222586 Rotherhithe (oil on canvas) by Wadsworth, Edward Alexander (1889-1949); 50.8x52 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Lefevre Fine Art Ltd. London; English, out of copyright

Background imageBoatman Collection: Gathering Shellfish at Low Tide at Shinagawa (Shinagawa shiohigari no zu), 1740s

Gathering Shellfish at Low Tide at Shinagawa (Shinagawa shiohigari no zu), 1740s. View from the veranda of a house on the coast, in the distance a man struggles with an octopus

Background imageBoatman Collection: Distant View of Snow on the Sumida River in Edo, Japan, c. 1840 / 44. Creator: Ikeda Eisen

Distant View of Snow on the Sumida River in Edo, Japan, c. 1840 / 44. Creator: Ikeda Eisen
Distant View of Snow on the Sumida River in Edo, Japan, c. 1840/44

Background imageBoatman Collection: On top and beneath Ryogoku Bridge (Ryogokubashi no ue, shita), Japan, c. 1795/96

On top and beneath Ryogoku Bridge (Ryogokubashi no ue, shita), Japan, c. 1795/96. Creator: Kitagawa Utamaro
On top and beneath Ryogoku Bridge (Ryogokubashi no ue, shita), Japan, c. 1795/96

Background imageBoatman Collection: The Embankment at Mimeguri, Japan, 1799. Creator: Kitagawa Utamaro

The Embankment at Mimeguri, Japan, 1799. Creator: Kitagawa Utamaro
The Embankment at Mimeguri, Japan, 1799

Background imageBoatman Collection: Towing a Barge in the Snow, from the album The Silver World, Japan, 1790

Towing a Barge in the Snow, from the album The Silver World, Japan, 1790

Background imageBoatman Collection: Krishnas Marriage to Kalinda, from a copy of the Bhagavat Purana, c. 1775

Krishnas Marriage to Kalinda, from a copy of the Bhagavat Purana, c. 1775

Background imageBoatman Collection: The Crossing of the Tanabata Boat (Tanabata no towataru fune), c. 1715

The Crossing of the Tanabata Boat (Tanabata no towataru fune), c. 1715

Background imageBoatman Collection: A Ferryboat Crossing the Sumida River, Japan, c. 1820s. Creator: Ikeda Eisen

A Ferryboat Crossing the Sumida River, Japan, c. 1820s. Creator: Ikeda Eisen
A Ferryboat Crossing the Sumida River, Japan, c. 1820s

Background imageBoatman Collection: Daruma crossing the sea on a leaf, no. 7 from a series of 12 prints, c. 1708

Daruma crossing the sea on a leaf, no. 7 from a series of 12 prints, c. 1708

Background imageBoatman Collection: Towing boats against the current, c. 1764. Creator: Torii Kiyomitsu

Towing boats against the current, c. 1764. Creator: Torii Kiyomitsu
Towing boats against the current, c. 1764



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"Journeying through Time and Tide: The Legacy of Boatmen" Step back in time to witness the remarkable tales of boatmen who navigated rivers, canals, and seas, leaving an indelible mark on history. Meet Eustace Rogers, the last coracle man of Ironbridge in Shropshire, whose skillful maneuvers captivated all who witnessed his artistry. Picture yourself at Malpas Ferry in Cornwall around 1887, as you marvel at the bustling landing where boats arrived from Tregothnan. Transport yourself to Venice's enchanting Grand Canal and behold the iconic Rialto Bridge alongside a gondolier gracefully guiding their vessel—a scene that has earned its place as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Travel further back to 1804 when Thames Watermen ruled London's riverways with their expertise and unrivaled knowledge. Immerse yourself in Wales' rich heritage as you gaze upon Conwy Castle from its majestic landing place—where boatmen once ferried passengers across shimmering waters. Experience the raw power of nature with Ando Hiroshige's depiction of a Japanese Storm at Sea—an awe-inspiring reminder of the bravery displayed by seafaring souls. Witness history unfold before your eyes as you step aboard Bury's ferry during 1931—a testament to human ingenuity bridging gaps between communities. Explore Malta's Valletta and be transported into another era aboard a traditional Dghajsa boat—the echoes of past voyages whispering through every wave. Marvel at Florence's Ponte Vecchio spanning over River Arno—a timeless symbol connecting people throughout centuries. Lose yourself amidst Udaipur's tranquil lake adorned with a palace while gliding gently on a serene boat ride—an experience that transcends time itself. Finally, brave the harsh winter conditions during 1947 along Thames Estuary—where resilient boatmen battled treacherous waves to ensure vital connections remained intact.