Ochre Collection (page 8)

Oodnadatta Track, and Old Ghan Train Line, near William Creek, Outback, South Australia, Australia - aerial

Desert Track near William Creek, Outback, South Australia, Australia - aerial

Dry River Bed near William Creek, Outback, South Australia, Australia - aerial

Dry Lakes near William Creek, Outback, South Australia, Australia - aerial

Ksar Ait Benhaddou

Spices display at the local market. Marrakech is one of the prime tourist destination in Morocco

Entrance to hammam = public bath / sauna. Essaouira, formerly called Mogador, is an example of a late 18th century fortified port town

India, Uttar Pradesh, Fatehpur Sikri

Asia, India, Varanasi. Detail of the Durga Temple

Africa, Sudan
Sudan, North (Nubia), Copt capital in the sand of the desert

Sudan, North (Nubia), Copt capital

Mauritania, Traditional house in Oualata

Mauritania, Eating in the house garden in Oualata

Mauritania, Patterns in Oualata

Mauritania, Colors in a street of Oualata

Mauritania, Gate in Oualata

Mauritania, Along the streets of Oualata

Mauritania, Oualata, House decorated in ochre

Mauritania, Pattern in a house of Oualata

Mauritania, Wall decoration in Oualata

Mauritania, Adrar, Chinguetti, On the way

Ochre Pit Cove - Newfoundland and Labrador. Indigenous peoples from all parts of Newfoundland came to gather ochre from this cove to make up red face paints. Date: circa 1910s

Pictograph detail of a Lion attack, Libya
Pictograph detail of a Lion attack, Acacus, south west Libya, believed to have been painted around 9, 000 years ago. A dead auroch (a now extinct species) is depicted on its back centre left

Pictograph of walking figures
Pictograph of walking human figures and cattle on a cave wall in the Acacus region of Libya, approximately 9, 000 years old

Animal pictographic frieze, Libya
Pictographs of animals and humans on a cavewall in eastern Libya near Magidet. The frieze depicts subjects in different styles indicating that they were perhaps painted at different times

Pictograph of humans and animals, Libya
Pictographic frieze of humans and animals in the Tin Lebbo area of Wadi Tashwinat, south west Libya made around 9, 000 years ago

Red ochre rock at Roussillon, Parc Naturel Regional du Luberon, Vaucluse, Provence, France, Europe

Parma city center; Battistero church on the right, Duomo on the left

Sudan, North (Nubia), dunes in the desert

Sudan, North (Nubia), Meroe pyramids with cameldrivers

Edinburgh University Undergraduates Battle for the Quadran
Photograph showing the traditional battle fought by Edinburgh University Undergraduates for possession of the Quadrangle steps after the election of a new Lord Rector of the University

Australia The Breakaways - desert landscape. Located on the Aboriginal Antakirinja Land in the far north of South
DH-3069 Australia -The Breakaways. Located on the Aboriginal Antakirinja Land in the far north of South Australia, 25 km NNWest of the Opal Mining Township of Coober Pedy

Erg Chebbi sand dunes - Moroccan Sahara Desert - after very wet winter (spring 2009). Morocco
ROG-13542 Erg Chebbi sand dunes Moroccan Sahara Desert - after very wet winter (spring 2009). Morocco. Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Colorado Provencal - Rustrel - France
SM-2040 Colorado Provencal Rustrel - France In Rustrel, ochre mining began in the late 19th century. Ochre was extracted from the earth, carving a colourful landscape

Houses, Burano Island, Venice, Veneto, Italy, Europe

Old residential havelis painted in blue and ochre paint, Old City, Jodhpur, Rajasthan state, India, Asia

Peeling blue and ochre wall and shutters, Rhodes, Dodecanese Islands, Greece

Ochre quarries, Roussillon, Vaucluse, Provence, France, Europe

Cliffs where ochre was once mined, Roussillon, Provence, France, Europe

Ochre quarries at Roussillon, Provence, France, Europe

Old ochre mines, near Roussillon, Colorado de Rustrel, Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, Provence, France, Europe

Theatre, Leon, Nicaragua, Central America

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"Unearthing the Colors of History: Ochre's Vibrant Legacy" Step into the past as you explore the captivating world of ochre. From ancient cave paintings to indigenous traditions, this natural pigment has left its mark across continents and cultures. In France's Lascaux II cave painting replica, brushstrokes transport us back thousands of years, revealing humanity's artistic prowess. Meanwhile, in Australia's Arnhem Land, near Mt Borradaile, Aboriginal rock art showcases ochre's significance in storytelling and cultural expression. Witness a Himba woman adorned in traditional attire, her body shimmering with a mixture of red ochre. This sacred substance not only beautifies but also symbolizes heritage and spirituality for many indigenous communities worldwide. Delve deeper into history as we encounter the Red Lady of Paviland femur—a relic from Paleolithic times that bears traces usage. Its presence hints at rituals or ceremonies where this earthy pigment played an integral role. Travel to Roussillon in Provence, France—once home to thriving ochre mines—and marvel at the striking cliffs that were once sources for this precious material. The vibrant hues found here inspired artists throughout history and continue to captivate visitors today. Discover unexpected encounters along your journey; a taverna sign beckons you closer while a cat peacefully slumbers under a bench amidst Roussillon's colorful houses. These everyday scenes remind us how deeply ingrained ochre is within our surroundings. As we piece together fragments from different worlds through collage artwork like "Imaginations, " we realize that ochre transcends time and borders—it connects us all through its rich pigments and historical significance. Finally, let yourself be enchanted by "The Goddess Of The Night, " an embodiment of mystery painted with strokes infused with deep shades of ochre. This ethereal figure reminds us that even in darkness, beauty can arise from the earth's embrace.