Collecting Water Collection

Autumn Woodland, c. 1900 (w / c on paper)
BOU203057 Autumn Woodland, c.1900 (w/c on paper) by Bishop, Walter Follen (1856-1936); 76.2x50.8 cm; Private Collection; Bourne Gallery, Reigate, Surrey; English, out of copyright

Young Toltec Girl, from The Ancient Cities of the New World, by Claude-Joseph-Desire Charnay, pub. 1887 (engraving)
BAL126947 Young Toltec Girl, from The Ancient Cities of the New World, by Claude-Joseph-Desire Charnay, pub. 1887 (engraving) by Fritel

The Fountain (oil on panel)
XIR156765 The Fountain (oil on panel) by Robert, Hubert (1733-1808); Musee Cognacq-Jay, Paris, France

Our Warriors Return, 1895 (w / c on paper)
PNP274171 Our Warriors Return, 1895 (w/c on paper) by Russell, Charles Marion (1865-1926); Private Collection; Peter Newark Western Americana; American, out of copyright

Pastoral Scene (w / c on paper)
AGN95357 Pastoral Scene (w/c on paper) by Cox, David (1783-1859); Private Collection; Photo eAgnew s, London; English, out of copyright

A Group of Women at a Well (opaque w / c & gold on paper)
FSG324941 A Group of Women at a Well (opaque w/c & gold on paper) by Indian School, (17th century); 22.2x16.1 cm; Freer Gallery of Art, Smithsonian Institution

A View of Tinnevely, illustration from L Inde Francaise
STC444520 A View of Tinnevely, illustration from L Inde Francaise, engraved by Chabrelle, Paris, c.1827-35 (coloured engraving) by Burnouf, M.E

The Fountain of the Virgin, Jerusalem, 1869 (w / c & pencil on paper)
PEF316707 The Fountain of the Virgin, Jerusalem, 1869 (w/c & pencil on paper) by Simpson, William Crimea (1823-99); Palestine Exploration Fund, London, UK; ePalestine Exploration Fund; Scottish

Subterranean Passage to Fountain of the Virgin, Jerusalem, 1869 (w / c & pencil on paper)
PEF316704 Subterranean Passage to Fountain of the Virgin, Jerusalem, 1869 (w/c & pencil on paper) by Simpson, William Crimea (1823-99); Palestine Exploration Fund, London

Rebecca at the Well (oil on canvas)
EDI187960 Rebecca at the Well (oil on canvas) by Pellegrini, Giovanni Antonio (1675-1741); Private Collection; Italian, out of copyright

At the Village Pond, c. 1888 (oil on canvas)
XKH145537 At the Village Pond, c.1888 (oil on canvas) by Herbst, Thomas Ludwig (1848-1915); 34x30.7 cm; Hamburger Kunsthalle, Hamburg, Germany; German, out of copyright

Landscape with a Ford, before 1640 (oil on canvas)
XIR209567 Landscape with a Ford, before 1640 (oil on canvas) by Bourdon, Sebastien (1616-71); 50.8x62.2 cm; Smith College Museum of Art, Northampton, Massachusetts, USA; French, out of copyright

The nilometer (engraving)
FEH328963 The nilometer (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: illustration from The Land of the Pharaohs: Egypt and Sinai by the Rev)

Warming His Hands, 1867 (oil on panel)
BON207954 Warming His Hands, 1867 (oil on panel) by Bacon, Henry (1839-1912); 32x24 cm; Private Collection; Photo eBonhams, London, UK; American, out of copyright

Kano, Nigeria, in 1851, from Travels and Discoveries in North and Central Africa
CHT169386 Kano, Nigeria, in 1851, from Travels and Discoveries in North and Central Africa by Heinrich Barth (1821-65) published 1857 (colour engraving) by Bernatz

Collecting water in a Zou province village, Benin, West Africa, Africa

Petra El-Farasah obelisk ridge area Classical monument
Petra. El-Farasah & obelisk ridge area. Classical monument, Wadi Farasah, showing rock cut channels and pool for collecting water. 1920, Jordan, Petra (Extinct city)

Landscape with a Man Washing his Feet at a Fountain, after Nicolas Poussin (1594-1665)
XYC239870 Landscape with a Man Washing his Feet at a Fountain, after Nicolas Poussin (1594-1665) (w/c on paper) by Cox, David (1783-1859); 29.8x39.7 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Fund

Emilie Marie Wasmann, the artists wife, with Elise and Erich, their oldest children
XKH191601 Emilie Marie Wasmann, the artists wife, with Elise and Erich, their oldest children, 1860 (oil on canvas) by Wasmann, Rudolph Friedrich (1805-86); 89x75.5 cm; Hamburger Kunsthalle, Hamburg

The Girls of Alvito, 1855 (oil on canvas)
XIR236897 The Girls of Alvito, 1855 (oil on canvas) by Herbert or Hebert, Antoine Auguste Ernest (1817-1908); 220x152 cm; Musee Hebert, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

An Indian Village, from Americae Tertia Pars 1562 (coloured engraving)
XIR229325 An Indian Village, from Americae Tertia Pars.. 1562 (coloured engraving) by Bry, Theodore de (1528-98); Service Historique de la Marine, Vincennes, France; Flemish, out of copyright

Greek Women at the Fountain, 1841 (oil on canvas)
XIR144114 Greek Women at the Fountain, 1841 (oil on canvas) by Papety, Dominique Louis (1815-49); 56x73 cm; Louvre, Paris, France; (add.info.: Femmes Grecques a la Fontaine; ); French

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"Capturing the Essence of Life: The Art of Collecting Water" Water, a symbol of life and purity, has long been an inspiration for artists across different mediums. From oil paintings to sepia photographs, water collection is depicted in various forms throughout history. "The Fountain, " an exquisite oil on panel masterpiece, showcases the elegance and tranquility of water flowing freely. Its vibrant colors evoke a sense of serenity and harmony with nature. In "Coming from the Well, Wormsloe Plantation, " we are transported back to 1860's Georgia through a captivating stereoscopic view photograph. This sepia-toned image captures the daily ritual of drawing water from a well – a vital task that sustained communities during that era. "Our Warriors Return" portrays warriors quenching their thirst after battle using water collected in primitive vessels. This poignant watercolor on paper piece reminds us that even amidst chaos, collecting water remains essential for survival. The gentle strokes in "Pastoral Scene" depict idyllic countryside scenery where villagers gather around a communal well. The delicate shades of blue highlight the importance of this gathering place as not only a source of hydration but also social interaction. Nature takes center stage in "Autumn Woodland. " With its vivid hues and meticulous brushwork on paper, it transports us to an enchanting forest scene where streams flow gracefully – showcasing how they are be harmonious with our surroundings. "A Group of Women at a Well" presents an opulent depiction featuring opaque watercolors and gold accents on paper. It celebrates femininity while emphasizing the significance women have played historically in ensuring access to clean drinking water for their families and communities. Traveling afar brings us to "A View of Tinnevely, " an illustration capturing colonial India's charm published in L'Inde Francaise magazine. Here we witness locals diligently collecting precious drops from wells – highlighting how this act transcends borders as both necessity and art.