Depths Collection

Earth, topographic and bathymetric map. This whole Earth map is centred on the Greenwich meridian, at zero degrees latitude

Coal mining by G. H. Davis
Coal mine working and outcrop production: how coal, so vital to every form of war industry, can be won from opencast veins at shallow depths. Date: 1944

Australia, topographic map. Highlands and lowlands of the continents are shown as ridges and flat areas. Southeast Asia (top left), New Zealand (lower right) and Antarctica (bottom right)

Earth, topographic and bathymetric map. This map is centred on the Pacific Ocean, at longitude 140 degrees west. Highlands and lowlands of the continents are shown as ridges and flat areas

Africa, topographic map. Highlands and lowlands of the continents are shown as ridges and flat areas. Southern Europe and the Middle East are also seen at top and upper right respectively

Babes in the Wood. The children are lost in the depths of the forest. Date: circa 1918

Green anaconda (Eunectes murinus) underwater, flicking tongue, Formoso River, Bonito, Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil

Crystal jellyfish (Aequorea victoria) in deep water, Trondheimsfjord, Norway, Atlantic Ocean

Helmet jellyfish (Periphylla periphylla) drifting in the deep sea, Trondheimsfjord, Norway, Atlantic Ocean

Cables and Ocean Depths

Divers gathering pearl-oysters in Western Australia waters. The diver in the background is being staged - a process where he is held for up to half an hour at a certain depth from the surface so that

The Whale, from a Bestiary (vellum)
IND354806 The Whale, from a Bestiary (vellum) by English School, (12th century); Bodleian Library, Oxford, UK; Index Fototeca

Scuba diver with Helmet jellyfish (Periphylla periphylla), a luminescent, red, jellyfish of the deep sea, Trondheimsfjord, Norway, Atlantic Ocean

Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) diving into the depths, Hawaii, Pacific Ocean

There was a Young Lady in White, who looked out at the depths of the Night (litho)
966274 There was a Young Lady in White, who looked out at the depths of the Night (litho) by Lear, Edward (1812-88); Private Collection; (add.info.: There was a Young Lady in White)

Gathering it in: the camera in the far south. Page from The Illustrated London News, 26th August 1922, with a photograph by Herbert Ponting of the Castle Iceberg lit by artificial light in the depths

A sketch representing The Depths of the Sea a theme for one of the festivals or parties at the Excelsior Hotel, Lido, Venice, 1924 Date: 1924

There was an Old Person of Bree, who frequented the depths of the Sea (litho)
966260 There was an Old Person of Bree, who frequented the depths of the Sea (litho) by Lear, Edward (1812-88); Private Collection; (add.info.: There was an Old Person of Bree)

"Cleopatra, "by H Rider Haggard (engraving)
1626435 " Cleopatra, " by H Rider Haggard (engraving) by Woodville, Richard Caton II (1856-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Cleopatra, " by H Rider Haggard)

Russian poster, sea diving -- young people, you are called, a world of undiscovered depths, amazing beauty. circa 1930s

Illustration from Voyage au centre de la terre by Jules Verne (1828-1905)
CHT213009 Illustration from Voyage au centre de la terre by Jules Verne (1828-1905), engraved by Pannemaker, published by J.Hetzel (engraving) (b/w photo) by Riou

They mount up to the heaven, they go down again to the depths, their soul is melted because of trouble, Psalm CVII
5218584 They mount up to the heaven, they go down again to the depths, their soul is melted because of trouble, Psalm CVII, 26 (engraving) by English School

Italian Inventions, the Worker Boat Built and Experimented by Engineer G Pino Per... (colour litho)
2798638 Italian Inventions, the Worker Boat Built and Experimented by Engineer G Pino Per... (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Italian Inventions)

Cleopatra, by H Rider Haggard (engraving)
1595943 Cleopatra, by H Rider Haggard (engraving) by Woodville, Richard Caton II (1856-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cleopatra, by H Rider Haggard)

Cold arms seized him, and he was being carried, in spite of his struggles
1219035 Cold arms seized him, and he was being carried, in spite of his struggles, through the waters, in halls of crystal (colour litho) by Robinson

There was an Old Person of Hove, who frequented the depths of a grove (litho)
966291 There was an Old Person of Hove, who frequented the depths of a grove (litho) by Lear, Edward (1812-88); Private Collection; (add.info.: There was an Old Person of Hove)

Cleopatra, by H Rider Haggard (engraving)
1626152 Cleopatra, by H Rider Haggard (engraving) by Woodville, Richard Caton II (1856-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cleopatra, by H Rider Haggard)

The Depths of the Sea (engraving)
1052834 The Depths of the Sea (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Depths of the Sea)

North America, topographic map. Highlands and lowlands of the continents are also shown, as ridges and flat areas. South America (bottom right) and the Arctic (top) are also seen

Passport map Zuiderzee Wadden Sea Passport map
Passport map of the Zuiderzee and the Wadden Sea Passport map of the Zuyder Zee (title on object), Passport map of the Zuiderzee and the Wadden Sea, with all sandbanks and depths

Origin Life Life Arising Depths Obscure Matter
The Origin of Life: Life Arising from the Depths of Obscure Matter, 1883. Odilon Redon (French, 1840-1916). Lithograph

Asia, 3D artwork C015 / 6575
Asia. 3D computer graphic map of Asia and the surrounding sea floor in the Pacific and Indian oceans. Image based on cloud-free satellite imagery, digital terrain and bathymetry data

Africa and Atlantic Ocean, with clouds C016 / 3727
Africa and Atlantic Ocean, with clouds. Computer graphic of an Earth globe centred on West Africa, generated using satellite and mapping data

South America, topographic map. Highlands and lowlands of the continents are also shown, as ridges and flat areas. North America and the Caribbean (top left) and Antarctica (bottom right)

Eurasia, topographic map. This map is centred on Russia, with Europe at centre left and East Asia at right. The North Pole (upper left), with Greenland shown in white

Study Triton recto Anatomical Studies ? verso
Artokoloro

Sewer construction in Bloomsbury, London, 1845 (pencil on paper)
XJF354246 Sewer construction in Bloomsbury, London, 1845 (pencil on paper) by Scharf, George the Elder (1788-1860); Private Collection; German, out of copyright

Sea chart of the Zuiderzee and the Wadden Sea, Jan Luyken, Johannes van Keulen (I), unknown, 1681

Depths of the Sea

Bivalves - Nuculana: The joined valves, the interior and the exterior of the nut clam or Nuculana marieana (Aldrich), which lives burrowed into mud and sand at a wide range of depths and temperatures

Blackdevil (Melanocetus johnsoni), a dark model of an angler fish before a meal

Earth topography, artwork C017 / 7228
Earth topography. Computer artwork based on satellite data, showing the topography of the Earth (altimetry and bathymetry)

East Pacific Rise, topographic map
East Pacific Rise. Topographic map of the seabed of the Pacific Ocean around part of the East Pacific Rise (red), a mid-ocean ridge that runs northwards from near Antarctica to the Gulf of

Mars topography, artwork C017 / 7332
Mars topography. Computer artwork based on satellite data, showing the topography of the planet Mars. The topography of Mars is clearly divided in two regions

Mariana Trench, bathymetric map C014 / 4709
Mariana Trench. Bathymetric map showing the varying depths of the Mariana Trench in the Pacific Ocean. Depths are reflected by shades of blue

Mariana Trench, bathymetric map C014 / 4708
Mariana Trench. Bathymetric map showing the varying depths of the Mariana Trench in the Pacific Ocean. Depths are reflected by shades of blue

Japan topography
Japan / Japan

Australia and New Zealand, 3D artwork C015 / 6576
Australia and New Zealand. 3D computer graphic map of Australia and New Zealand, and the surrounding sea floor in the Pacific and Southern oceans

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"Exploring the Depths: Unveiling Earth's Hidden Mysteries" Delving into the depths of our planet, we uncover a world beyond imagination. From coal mining in G. H. Davis' captivating artwork to topographic and bathymetric maps revealing the intricate landscapes of Australia, Africa, and beyond, we embark on a journey through Earth's hidden realms. Venturing beneath the surface, we witness divers gathering pearl-oysters in Western Australian waters. In this mesmerizing process known as staging they can held at specific depths for vigorous movement, and is here that their connection with the ocean's secrets truly unfolds. Intriguing creatures emerge from these unexplored territories - like the majestic green anaconda flicking its tongue underwater in Brazil's Formoso River or crystal jellyfish gracefully floating through Norway's Trondheimsfjord. These inhabitants remind us of nature's astonishing diversity thriving within these mysterious depths. As we navigate further down into the abyssal plains of our oceans, helmet jellyfish drift effortlessly in Atlantic Ocean currents. Their ethereal presence captivates our senses and beckons us to unravel more about this enigmatic realm. Yet depth extends beyond physical dimensions; it encompasses metaphorical interpretations too. Just as cables connect continents across vast distances undersea, so do human connections transcend borders and cultures – bridging gaps that span great depths. Finally, "The Whale" emerges from ancient Bestiaries etched on vellum pages – an emblematic reminder of humanity’s fascination with these magnificent creatures dwelling deep within our collective consciousness. In embracing both literal and figurative depths, we come to appreciate Earth’s complexity and beauty concealed beneath its surface. Let us continue exploring these profound realms with awe-inspiring curiosity while honoring their significance in shaping our understanding of ourselves and our planet.