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Inland Water Shipping Collection

"Inland Water Shipping: Navigating the World's Historic Canals and Rivers" From the enchanting canals of Venice to the bustling rivers of America

Background imageInland Water Shipping Collection: San Samuele, Venice (w / c)

San Samuele, Venice (w / c)
7076663 San Samuele, Venice (w/c) by Campo, Federico del (1878-1912); 25.5x18.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Campo, Federico del (1878-1912))

Background imageInland Water Shipping Collection: Santa Maria della Salute, 1833 (engraving)

Santa Maria della Salute, 1833 (engraving)
7262290 Santa Maria della Salute, 1833 (engraving) by Metzeroth, Bernhard (1813-48); 8.8x13.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Bernhard Metzeroth (1813-1848) Captions Santa Maria della Salute

Background imageInland Water Shipping Collection: Birds Eye View of Philadelphia, c. 1850 (colour litho)

Birds Eye View of Philadelphia, c. 1850 (colour litho)
7262118 Birds Eye View of Philadelphia, c.1850 (colour litho) by Bachmann, John (fl.1850-77); 55.9x76.2 cm; Free Library of Philadelphia; (add.info.: Drawn from nature and on stone by J)

Background imageInland Water Shipping Collection: The Grand Canal from the Ca da Mosto to the Fabbriche Nuove, with the Rialto Bridge, c

The Grand Canal from the Ca da Mosto to the Fabbriche Nuove, with the Rialto Bridge, c. 1720-80 (oil on canvas)
7261030 The Grand Canal from the Ca da Mosto to the Fabbriche Nuove, with the Rialto Bridge, c.1720-80 (oil on canvas) by Canaletto

Background imageInland Water Shipping Collection: Venice: The Entrance to the Grand Canal, c. 1720-80 (oil on canvas)

Venice: The Entrance to the Grand Canal, c. 1720-80 (oil on canvas)
7261029 Venice: The Entrance to the Grand Canal, c.1720-80 (oil on canvas) by Canaletto, Bernardo Belotto (1720-80); 61.2x92.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageInland Water Shipping Collection: Ship Shepherdess passing Perch Rock Fort and Lighthouse as she arrives in the Mersey (oil on canvas)

Ship Shepherdess passing Perch Rock Fort and Lighthouse as she arrives in the Mersey (oil on canvas)
7088841 Ship Shepherdess passing Perch Rock Fort and Lighthouse as she arrives in the Mersey (oil on canvas) by McMinn, Williams Kimmins (1818-98); Private Collection

Background imageInland Water Shipping Collection: Figures by a River (oil on canvas)

Figures by a River (oil on canvas)
7074530 Figures by a River (oil on canvas) by Mesgrigny, Frank de (1836-84); 35.5x56.5 cm; Private Collection

Background imageInland Water Shipping Collection: Steamboats racing on the Mississippi river, USA

Steamboats racing on the Mississippi river, USA
7243399 Steamboats racing on the Mississippi river, USA. by Currier, N. (1813-88) and Ives, J.M. (1824-95); Private Collection; (add.info.: Steamboats racing on the Mississippi river)

Background imageInland Water Shipping Collection: Saturnia

Saturnia
7227370 Saturnia by Flumiani, Ugo (1876-1938); Private Collection; (add.info.: Private Collection, Ugo Flumiani -- Saturnia); Photo © Mauro Ranzani

Background imageInland Water Shipping Collection: Barges on a Canal in Summer (oil on canvas)

Barges on a Canal in Summer (oil on canvas)
6431757 Barges on a Canal in Summer (oil on canvas) by Koekkoek, Hermanus (1815-82); 37x57 cm; Private Collection

Background imageInland Water Shipping Collection: The Thames Embankment, London (oil on panel)

The Thames Embankment, London (oil on panel)
7064836 The Thames Embankment, London (oil on panel) by Sala, Paolo (1859-1924); 20.3x30.5 cm; Private Collection

Background imageInland Water Shipping Collection: Shipping of Antwerp (oil on canvas)

Shipping of Antwerp (oil on canvas)
6431699 Shipping of Antwerp (oil on canvas) by Diest, Adriaen van (1655-1704); Private Collection

Background imageInland Water Shipping Collection: The Bridge of Sighs (oil on panel)

The Bridge of Sighs (oil on panel)
7076531 The Bridge of Sighs (oil on panel) by Brandeis, Antonietta (1849-1920); 21.5x12 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Designed by Antonio Contino, and it was built in 1600.)

Background imageInland Water Shipping Collection: A View of Rochester with Shipping (oil on panel)

A View of Rochester with Shipping (oil on panel)
7064883 A View of Rochester with Shipping (oil on panel) by Serres, John Thomas (1759-1825); 30.4x55.8 cm; Private Collection

Background imageInland Water Shipping Collection: View of Amsterdam, 1874 (oil on canvas)

View of Amsterdam, 1874 (oil on canvas)
FIA5391862 View of Amsterdam, 1874 (oil on canvas) by Monet, Claude (1840-1926); 50.3x68.5 cm; Van Gogh Museum, Amsterdam

Background imageInland Water Shipping Collection: The Tiber, Rome, looking towards the Castel Sant Angelo, with Saint Peters Basilica beyond

The Tiber, Rome, looking towards the Castel Sant Angelo, with Saint Peters Basilica beyond (oil on canvas)
5984010 The Tiber, Rome, looking towards the Castel Sant Angelo, with Saint Peters Basilica beyond (oil on canvas) by Joli, Antonio (1700-77); 127.1x171.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Joli)

Background imageInland Water Shipping Collection: A Frigate, A Paddlesteamer and Dutch Smallcraft in the Downs (oil)

A Frigate, A Paddlesteamer and Dutch Smallcraft in the Downs (oil)
7064884 A Frigate, A Paddlesteamer and Dutch Smallcraft in the Downs (oil) by Moses, Henry (1782-1870); Private Collection

Background imageInland Water Shipping Collection: On The Way Home, The Bay of Naples, 1907 (oil on canvas)

On The Way Home, The Bay of Naples, 1907 (oil on canvas)
6448761 On The Way Home, The Bay of Naples, 1907 (oil on canvas) by Gabrini, Pietro (1856-1926); 64x110.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Gabrini, Pietro (1856-1926))

Background imageInland Water Shipping Collection: Venice Seen from the Lido (oil)

Venice Seen from the Lido (oil)
7088625 Venice Seen from the Lido (oil) by Nerly, Friedrich (1807-78); 73x129 cm; Private Collection

Background imageInland Water Shipping Collection: The Thames at Woolwich, 1859 (oil on canvas)

The Thames at Woolwich, 1859 (oil on canvas)
147368 The Thames at Woolwich, 1859 (oil on canvas) by Carmichael, John Wilson (1800-68); 50.8x81.2 cm; Private Collection

Background imageInland Water Shipping Collection: Shipping Locomotives (colour litho)

Shipping Locomotives (colour litho)
7180326 Shipping Locomotives (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Shipping Locomotives)

Background imageInland Water Shipping Collection: Dutch Merchant Ships and a Coastal Trader in Choppy Seas (oil on canvas)

Dutch Merchant Ships and a Coastal Trader in Choppy Seas (oil on canvas)
7076543 Dutch Merchant Ships and a Coastal Trader in Choppy Seas (oil on canvas) by Brooking, Charles (1723-59); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Background imageInland Water Shipping Collection: A View of Bouvignes on the Meuse, 1860 (oil on canvas)

A View of Bouvignes on the Meuse, 1860 (oil on canvas)
6452816 A View of Bouvignes on the Meuse, 1860 (oil on canvas) by Stanfield, George Clarkson (1828-78); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Background imageInland Water Shipping Collection: The Golden Bend in the Herengracht, Amsterdam from the East

The Golden Bend in the Herengracht, Amsterdam from the East
6867074 The Golden Bend in the Herengracht, Amsterdam from the East, 1685 (oil on canvas) by Berckheyde, Gerrit Adriaensz (1638-98); 53A--62 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Background imageInland Water Shipping Collection: The Meeting of Anthony and Cleopatra, 1883 (oil on canvas)

The Meeting of Anthony and Cleopatra, 1883 (oil on canvas)
7085198 The Meeting of Anthony and Cleopatra, 1883 (oil on canvas) by Alma-Tadema, Lawrence (1836-1912); 65.5x92.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageInland Water Shipping Collection: The Grand Canal, Venice, 1890 (oil on canvas)

The Grand Canal, Venice, 1890 (oil on canvas)
7074507 The Grand Canal, Venice, 1890 (oil on canvas) by Blum, Robert Frederick (1857-1903); 99x74.5 cm; Private Collection; American, out of copyright

Background imageInland Water Shipping Collection: A View of the San Marco Basin from the Riva Degli Schiavoni, Venice (oil on canvas)

A View of the San Marco Basin from the Riva Degli Schiavoni, Venice (oil on canvas)
7076617 A View of the San Marco Basin from the Riva Degli Schiavoni, Venice (oil on canvas) by Canaletto, (Giovanni Antonio Canal) (1697-1768); Private Collection; Italian, out of copyright

Background imageInland Water Shipping Collection: A Distant View of Alkmaar with Peasants and Cattle on a Ferry, 1657 (oil on panel)

A Distant View of Alkmaar with Peasants and Cattle on a Ferry, 1657 (oil on panel)
7085266 A Distant View of Alkmaar with Peasants and Cattle on a Ferry, 1657 (oil on panel) by Ruysdael, Jacob Salomonsz. (1630-81); 54x85 cm; Private Collection; Dutch, out of copyright

Background imageInland Water Shipping Collection: Town of Lucerne, on the lake of Quatre Cantons, 1838 (w / c)

Town of Lucerne, on the lake of Quatre Cantons, 1838 (w / c)
6201726 Town of Lucerne, on the lake of Quatre Cantons, 1838 (w/c) by Callow, William (1812-1908); 27x35 cm; Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Background imageInland Water Shipping Collection: View on the River Inn near Swartz, Tyrol, 1849 (oil on canvas)

View on the River Inn near Swartz, Tyrol, 1849 (oil on canvas)
7088867 View on the River Inn near Swartz, Tyrol, 1849 (oil on canvas) by Oliver, William (1804-53); 46.3x74.9 cm; Private Collection; British, out of copyright

Background imageInland Water Shipping Collection: The Entrance to the Canareggio, Venice (oil on canvas)

The Entrance to the Canareggio, Venice (oil on canvas)
7085227 The Entrance to the Canareggio, Venice (oil on canvas) by Canaletto, (Giovanni Antonio Canal) (1697-1768); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageInland Water Shipping Collection: Louisa Hove To waiting for a Pilot off Whitby, 1872 (oil on canvas)

Louisa Hove To waiting for a Pilot off Whitby, 1872 (oil on canvas)
7064096 Louisa Hove To waiting for a Pilot off Whitby, 1872 (oil on canvas) by Scott, John (1802-82); 68.5x106.6 cm; Private Collection; French, out of copyright

Background imageInland Water Shipping Collection: Coastal Scene with Drovers (oil on panel)

Coastal Scene with Drovers (oil on panel)
7088919 Coastal Scene with Drovers (oil on panel) by Schoevaerdts, Mathys (c.1665-p.1694); Private Collection; Flemish, out of copyright

Background imageInland Water Shipping Collection: Riva degli Schiavoni, Venice (oil on wood)

Riva degli Schiavoni, Venice (oil on wood)
7088890 Riva degli Schiavoni, Venice (oil on wood) by Reyna Manescau, Antonia Maria de (1859-1937); 20x30.5 cm; Private Collection; Spanish, out of copyright

Background imageInland Water Shipping Collection: Gondolas on the Grand Canal, the Dogana and Santa Maria della Salute beyond

Gondolas on the Grand Canal, the Dogana and Santa Maria della Salute beyond
7088869 Gondolas on the Grand Canal, the Dogana and Santa Maria della Salute beyond, Venice (oil on canvas) by Santoro, Rubens (1859-1942); 26x45.1 cm; Private Collection; Italian, out of copyright

Background imageInland Water Shipping Collection: A Capriccio Mediterranean Harbour with Elegant Figures and Merchants

A Capriccio Mediterranean Harbour with Elegant Figures and Merchants
7088864 A Capriccio Mediterranean Harbour with Elegant Figures and Merchants, 1689 (oil on canvas) by Storck, Abraham (1644-1708); 34.3x39 cm; Private Collection; Dutch, out of copyright

Background imageInland Water Shipping Collection: The Grand Canal looking East from the Campo San Vio towards the Bacino (oil on board))

The Grand Canal looking East from the Campo San Vio towards the Bacino (oil on board))
7088851 The Grand Canal looking East from the Campo San Vio towards the Bacino (oil on board)) by Tironi, Francesco (1750-1800); Private Collection; Italian, out of copyright

Background imageInland Water Shipping Collection: Venice with Shipping (oil on canvas)

Venice with Shipping (oil on canvas)
7088695 Venice with Shipping (oil on canvas) by Guardi, Francesco (1712-93); 50.8x40.6 cm; Private Collection; Italian, out of copyright

Background imageInland Water Shipping Collection: The Hongs, Canton (oil on canvas)

The Hongs, Canton (oil on canvas)
402794 The Hongs, Canton (oil on canvas) by Daniell, Thomas (1749-1840); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Background imageInland Water Shipping Collection: The Grand Canal, Venice, 1859 (pencil and w / c on paper)

The Grand Canal, Venice, 1859 (pencil and w / c on paper)
417286 The Grand Canal, Venice, 1859 (pencil and w/c on paper) by Callow, William (1812-1908); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Background imageInland Water Shipping Collection: Luggage boat on Lake Geneva, 1855 (oil on canvas)

Luggage boat on Lake Geneva, 1855 (oil on canvas)
SC14448 Luggage boat on Lake Geneva, 1855 (oil on canvas) by Bocion, F.L.D. (1828-90); Victoria & Albert Museum, London, UK; Swiss, out of copyright


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"Inland Water Shipping: Navigating the World's Historic Canals and Rivers" From the enchanting canals of Venice to the bustling rivers of America, it has played a vital role in connecting cities and transporting goods throughout history. In San Samuele, Venice (w/c), we catch a glimpse of gondolas gracefully gliding along narrow waterways, showcasing the timeless charm of this iconic Italian city. Meanwhile, Santa Maria della Salute, 1833 (engraving) captures the architectural beauty that lines these Venetian canals. Birds Eye View of Philadelphia, c. 1850 (colour litho) gives us an aerial perspective on how ships navigated through bustling ports like Philadelphia during its heyday. The Grand Canal from Ca da Mosto to Fabbriche Nuove with Rialto Bridge, c. 1720-80 (oil on canvas) showcases the grandeur and majesty of Venice's main artery. Venturing beyond Europe, Ship Shepherdess passing Perch Rock Fort and Lighthouse as she arrives in Mersey (oil on canvas) depicts a ship triumphantly entering Liverpool's port amidst towering fortifications. Figures by a River (oil on canvas) transports us to tranquil landscapes where boats gently glide along serene waters. Across continents in Steamboats racing on Mississippi river, USA we witness thrilling races between steam-powered vessels that revolutionized transportation in America. Saturnia takes us back to elegant ocean liners cruising through vast oceans while Barges on a Canal in Summer (oil on canvas) reminds us of idyllic scenes where cargo is transported peacefully along picturesque waterways. Closer to home, The Thames Embankment London (oil on panel) showcases London's busy waterfront with ships unloading their precious cargo onto British soil. Lastly, Shipping of Antwerp (oil on canvas) paints a vivid picture of bustling docks filled with merchant vessels ready for their next voyage.