Boatmen Collection (#2)

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

Yodo River (Yodogawa), from the series "Famous Places in Kyoto (Kyoto meisho no uchi)", c. 1834

The Rialto Bridge, Venice, with boats and gondolas in the water, 1763

The Hotel des Invalides (pencil & w / c)
CH400982 The Hotel des Invalides (pencil & w/c) by Bonington, Richard Parkes (1802-28); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

River Scene with Barges and Ruined Castle, 19th century (pen & wash)
6199964 River Scene with Barges and Ruined Castle, 19th century (pen & wash) by Ewbank, John Wilson (1779-1847); 16.7x21 cm; The McManus, Dundee, UK; Dundee Art Galleries and Museums; English

Maisaka: View of Imagiri (Maisaka, Imagiri shinkei) (colour woodblock print)
5043824 Maisaka: View of Imagiri (Maisaka, Imagiri shinkei) (colour woodblock print) by Hiroshige, Ando or Utagawa (1797-1858); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; (add.info.: View across bay)

Arai: Ferryboat (Arai, watashibune no zu) (colour woodblock print)
5043652 Arai: Ferryboat (Arai, watashibune no zu) (colour woodblock print) by Hiroshige, Ando or Utagawa (1797-1858); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery

Clear Morning after Snow at Nihonbashi Bridge (Nihonbashi yukibare no asa) (colour woodblock print)
5043564 Clear Morning after Snow at Nihonbashi Bridge (Nihonbashi yukibare no asa) (colour woodblock print) by Hiroshige, Ando or Utagawa (1797-1858); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery

Clear Weather after Snow at Massaki (Massaki yukibare no zu) (colour woodblock print)
5043561 Clear Weather after Snow at Massaki (Massaki yukibare no zu) (colour woodblock print) by Hiroshige, Ando or Utagawa (1797-1858); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery

Destruction of Drury Lane Theatre, 24 February 1809 (engraving)
611026 Destruction of Drury Lane Theatre, 24 February 1809 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Destruction of Drury Lane Theatre)

The Folly on the Thames (engraving)
559192 The Folly on the Thames (engraving) by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Folly on the Thames)

Comic postcard, Woman chats with sailor Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Conversation in a rowing boat Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Plump woman in a rowing boat Date: 20th century

Boatmen on the sea on a traditional wood canoe
Vintage 19th century photograph: south or south east Asia, boatmen on the sea on a traditional wood canoe

Wharf with boats and boatmen, Japan
Vintage 19th century photograph: wharf with boats and boatmen, creek or river, Japan. Probably Yokohama

Boatmen on a tranquil lake, Japan, late 19th century

Extinct bull aurochs, Bos primigenius, with stag and deer. Rappresentazione dell Uro. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Corsi from Giulio Ferrarios Costumes Ancient

Ferrymen on the River Seine, from Ordonnances Royaux de la Juridiction de la Prevote
CHT166503 Ferrymen on the River Seine, from Ordonnances Royaux de la Juridiction de la Prevote des Marchands de la Ville de Paris, 1528 (w/c & gouache on paper) by Verard, Antoine (1450-1519) (attr)

Ferrymen on the River Seine, from Ordonnances Royaux de la Juridiction de la Prevote
CHT166501 Ferrymen on the River Seine, from Ordonnances Royaux de la Juridiction de la Prevote des Marchands de la Ville de Paris, 1528 (w/c & gouache on paper) by Verard, Antoine (1450-1519) (attr)

Vignette, 19th century (w / c)
6199973 Vignette, 19th century (w/c) by Foster, Myles Birket (1825-99); 12.7x17.5 cm; The McManus, Dundee, UK; (add.info.: Orchar Collection); Dundee Art Galleries and Museums; English

Zanjueelah, the boatman of the rapids, from The Victoria Falls, Zambesi River
STC423834 Zanjueelah, the boatman of the rapids, from The Victoria Falls, Zambesi River, pub. 1865 (colour litho) by Baines

Flower Boat, Canton, c. 1880s (b / w photo)
498649 Flower Boat, Canton, c.1880s (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Until the 1930 s)

Lutte et joute des bateliers sur la Seine en 1751 (engraving)
2781507 Lutte et joute des bateliers sur la Seine en 1751 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lutte et joute des bateliers sur la Seine en 1751)

The future head of the sea-dominating nation, the Prince of Wales, on his visit to Africa... (colour litho)
2777666 The future head of the sea-dominating nation, the Prince of Wales, on his visit to Africa... (colour litho) by Beltrame

Procession in a Venetian canal (colour photo)
3096487 Procession in a Venetian canal (colour photo) by Italian Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Procession in a Venetian canal)

Landing at Constantinople, an Artists Experience (engraving)
1041901 Landing at Constantinople, an Artists Experience (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Landing at Constantinople, an Artists Experience)

Place House, St. Anthony in Roseland, Cornwall, England, built in 1840. Date: circa 1910s

The Autumn Bathing Season in France, Sketches from the Lake of Bourget, Aix-les-Bains (engraving)
1054565 The Autumn Bathing Season in France, Sketches from the Lake of Bourget, Aix-les-Bains (engraving) by English School

Hovelling at Deal (engraving)
1046603 Hovelling at Deal (engraving) by Wright, Henry Charles Seppings (1850-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hovelling at Deal)

The Thames Below London Bridge (aquatint)
6198115 The Thames Below London Bridge (aquatint) by Brunet-Debaines, Alfred-Louis (1845-1939); 18.4x14 cm; The McManus, Dundee

Avon Gorge and Bristol Hotwell, 1791-92 (w / c over pencil on paper)
2831230 Avon Gorge and Bristol Hotwell, 1791-92 (w/c over pencil on paper) by Turner, Joseph Mallord William (1775-1851); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; eBristol Museums

Seal of the Hanse of Water Merchants, early 13th century
ARN182494 Seal of the Hanse of Water Merchants, early 13th century by French School, (13th century); Centre Historique des Archives Nationales, Paris

Mitsuke: Tenry? River View (Mitsuke, Tenry?gawa zu) (colour woodblock print)
5043805 Mitsuke: Tenry? River View (Mitsuke, Tenry?gawa zu) (colour woodblock print) by Hiroshige, Ando or Utagawa (1797-1858); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery

Model funerary boat, from Beni Hasan, probably Middle Kingdom, c. 2060-1786 (mixed media)
AMQ107033 Model funerary boat, from Beni Hasan, probably Middle Kingdom, c.2060-1786 (mixed media) by Egyptian; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; eAshmolean Museum; Egyptian

Canty Bay, 1866 (w / c)
6199861 Canty Bay, 1866 (w/c) by Bough, Samuel (1822-78); 25.4x44.5 cm; The McManus, Dundee, UK; (add.info.: Orchar Collection); Dundee Art Galleries and Museums; English, out of copyright

Venice (chromolitho)
734799 Venice (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Venice. Liebig card, late 19th century/early 20th century)

De Grote Houtpoort, Haarlem (oil on panel)
2973589 De Grote Houtpoort, Haarlem (oil on panel) by Hove, Bartholomeus Johannes van (1790-1880); 48.6x66 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Old fortifications of Haarlem abut the Spaarne River)

View of Old London Bridge as in the reign of king Henry VII, circa 1500 (engraving)
610870 View of Old London Bridge as in the reign of king Henry VII, circa 1500 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Legend of Old Chromer (chromolitho)
1060879 The Legend of Old Chromer (chromolitho) by Caldecott, Randolph (1846-86); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Legend of Old Chromer)

A Maltese Tragedy, the Adventure of the Rival Agents and the Boatmen (chromolitho)
1063391 A Maltese Tragedy, the Adventure of the Rival Agents and the Boatmen (chromolitho) by May, Phil (1864-1903); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Maltese Tragedy)

Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel, Paris (colour photo)
3096509 Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel, Paris (colour photo) by French Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel, Paris)

Vignette, 19th century (w / c)
6199974 Vignette, 19th century (w/c) by Foster, Myles Birket (1825-99); 14x17.5 cm; The McManus, Dundee, UK; (add.info.: Orchar Collection); Dundee Art Galleries and Museums; English, out of copyright

The Bosphorus (engraving)
1608966 The Bosphorus (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Bosphorus. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 18 July 1857)

Festival of the boatmen of Lutetia, Gaul (chromolitho)
972246 Festival of the boatmen of Lutetia, Gaul (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Festival of the boatmen of Lutetia (ancient Paris), Gaul

Boatmen on the Neva (engraving)
1097802 Boatmen on the Neva (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Boatmen on the Neva)

Canton Boatmen fighting Quails (engraving)
2772671 Canton Boatmen fighting Quails (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Canton Boatmen fighting Quails)

London Bridge (engraving)
610901 London Bridge (engraving) by Westall, William (1781-1850); Private Collection; (add.info.: London Bridge. Published December 1834.); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection; English

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"Journeying through Time and Waters: The Stories of Boatmen" From the ancient Conwy Castle in Wales, they have long been a vital link between land and sea. They skillfully navigate the waters, ferrying visitors to witness the grandeur of this medieval fortress. In Valletta, Malta, traditional Dghajsa boats gracefully glide across the waves. These boatmen carry with them a rich maritime heritage that echoes through the narrow waterways of this historic city. Manavgat reveals its secrets as boatmen guide curious travelers along its enchanting river. With each stroke of their oars, they unveil hidden gems amidst lush landscapes and captivating Turkish culture. The Mitsukei Tenryugawa print by Ando Hiroshige captures a serene moment where boatmen traverse Japan's rivers. Their presence evokes a sense of tranquility as they harmoniously blend into nature's beauty. Witness history unfold on London's Blackfriars Bridge as skilled boatmen contribute to its construction. Their unwavering dedication ensures safe passage for all who cross over this iconic landmark spanning the River Thames. On Istanbul's Bosphorus Strait, boatmen become storytellers themselves. As they navigate these legendary waters connecting Europe and Asia, tales from centuries past come alive with every ripple beneath their boats' bows. Tragedy strikes in 1687 when Prince Orange drowns off Holland's coast - an event forever etched in history. Boatmen brave treacherous seas to rescue those in need; their bravery serves as a reminder of both heroism and loss. A mesmerizing pen & ink drawing depicts a mythical encounter between boatmen and sirens. In this ethereal scene from 1853, these seafarers face temptation while remaining steadfast guardians against unseen dangers lurking beneath the surface. Scenes from "Pillar of the Boatman" transport us back to ancient Rome along France's Seine River.