Sprinkling Collection

Fire sprinklers, 19th century
Fire sprinklers. This system of sprinklers was designed to extinguish fires, and here has been installed in a theatre in 19th-century France

Puck and Titania
Scene from A Midsummer Nights Dream (Sommernachtstraum) depicting Puck sprinkling fairy dust on Titania.(German) Date: 1900

Fortune flying through the sky on the wheel
Fortune, sprinkling a cornucopia of money and flowers on the lucky, is transported across the clouds atop the Wheel of Fortune.... Date: circa 1902

USA History: The country of oil. Well sprinkling
5313572 USA History: The country of oil. Well sprinkling.; SeM Studio/UIG.

Ondoiement of the Infant Prince, in the Chapel of the Tuileries, 1856. Creator: Unknown
Ondoiement (Half-Baptism) of the Infant Prince, in the Chapel of the Tuileries, 1856. the Aumonier of the Emperor in the act of sprinkling the water on the Imperial infant

Landscape with snowy mountains and grazing cows, New Zealand

Irrigated agriculture in desert, farm in Utah, USA

Neptune Fountain (Neptunbrunnen) near Alexanderplatz, Mitte, Berlin, Germany

The Death of the Virgin, 1405 / 10. Creator: Gherardo di Jacopo
The Death of the Virgin, 1405/10

Saint Peter Martyr Exorcizing a Woman Possessed by a Devil, 1445 / 55
Saint Peter Martyr Exorcizing a Woman Possessed by a Devil, 1445/55

Plate 478. Child, Sprinkling Water Over Some Flowers, 1885 (collotype on paper)
3950426 Plate 478. Child, Sprinkling Water Over Some Flowers, 1885 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 25.1x29.9 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover

The Late President Faure (litho)
1051527 The Late President Faure (litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Late President Faure)

Historical views of Further India (Southeast Asia)
Historical views of Further India (Thailand and Myanmar). Liar having his mouth sewn shut in Siam (Thailand) 43, stilthouses in the jungles of Siam 44

An artists wanderings, at Marseilles (colour litho)
959148 An artists wanderings, at Marseilles (colour litho) by May, Phil (1864-1903); Private Collection; (add.info.: An artists wanderings, at Marseilles)

Sprinkling the Door-Post (engraving)
5992525 Sprinkling the Door-Post (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sprinkling the Door-Post)

Historical views of Tibet
6337976 Historical views of Tibet by English School, (18th century); (add.info.: Historical views of Tibet. The Grand Lama with priests and worshippers 46)

Plate 43. Walking, Sprinkling Water from Basin, Turning Around
3950129 Plate 43. Walking, Sprinkling Water from Basin, Turning Around, 1872-85 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 22.9x32.5 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art

The gospel sprinkler (colour litho)
956025 The gospel sprinkler (colour litho) by Shaw, John Byam Liston (1872-1919); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Pilgrims Progress published by Charles Scribners & Sons); English

Our Wandering Artist at Marseilles (colour litho)
1038722 Our Wandering Artist at Marseilles (colour litho) by May, Phil (1864-1903); Private Collection; (add.info.: Our Wandering Artist at Marseilles)

The garden hose
Stephanie Kleimann

Street Sprinkler, Batavia, 1860s-70s. Creator: Unknown
Street Sprinkler, Batavia, 1860s-70s

A Little Girl Walking In The Rain While Holding An Umbrella

Fairies of the Garden - The Bluebell. 1903

Garden roller and watering machine, Paris
A combined garden roller and watering machine, Paris. Date: 1859

Cartoon, Elephants in armour, WW1
Cartoon, Elephants in armour (Hohenzollern patented system). Showing an elephant in armour, using its trunk to distribute petrol from two barrels which it carries on either side

Illustration of hand scattering seeds on compost in plant pot, using a piece of folded paper, close-up

16 1797-1858 1848 1858 20. 9 Ando Flower Hanaikada
Hanaikada, Flower petals sprinkling a raft. Andō, Hiroshige, 1797-1858, artist, [between 1848 and 1858], 1 print : woodcut, color ; 20.9 x 16 cm

Helicopter in flight, liming the forest, Ommerborn, Bergisches Land region, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, Europe

Wet storage, artificial irrigation for the preservation of tree trunks, Neustadt, Titisee-Neustadt, Black Forest, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany

Woman seasoning meat in roasting dish (B&W)

Water stream in Hwaseong fortress
Water stream of Hwaseong fortress in a clear day.Hwaseong Fortress is an impressive structure from the latter part of the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910).It is one of UNESCO World Heritage in South Korea

Sheep farming, sprinkling lime on lambing pen to keep down infections in lambing shed, Lancashire, England, April

Flouring the tops of ricotta and spinach dumplings (malfatti) placed on a baking tray

Rows of round biscuits decorated with a selection of sweets

Caramelized Lemon Tartlets

Making butter icing, sifting icing sugar into bowl, close-up

Grated chocolate being sprinkled from a sieve over a glass bowl containing Tiramisu

Sables being sprinkled with sugar, close up

Sprinkling chocolate powder on the cream topping of a fruit ricotta tiramisu dessert, served in a wine glass

Sprinkling chocolate curls onto chocolate and cream cake

Sprinkling feta cheese over quesadillas with tomato and herb salsa

Gugelhupf cake being dusted with icing sugar, high angle view

Girl using spoon to sprinkle sugar on top of cinnamon and sliced raw apples in white baking dish

Close-up of Creamy Potato Salad with Celery and Chives

Sprinkling loaf of bread with caraway seeds, on baking tray

Man sprinkling flour on French lamb stew in casserole dish

Womans hand sprinkling seeds on bread rolls laid out on baking tray

Sprinkling chopped parsley over deep-dish pizza, close-up

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"Sprinkling: From Fire Safety to Mythical Tales and Artistic Expressions" In the 19th century, fire sprinklers revolutionized safety measures, protecting lives and property from devastating blazes. Meanwhile, in the realm of literature, characters like Puck and Titania from Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream" sprinkled enchantment throughout their whimsical adventures. As fortune flew through the sky on her ever-turning wheel, she sprinkled luck upon those fortunate enough to catch her fleeting favor. In Berlin's Alexanderplatz stands the Neptune Fountain, where water cascades gracefully from its majestic figurehead, seemingly sprinkling blessings upon all who pass by. Gherardo di Jacopo's masterpiece "The Death of the Virgin" captures a somber moment as tears sprinkle down mourners' faces while they bid farewell to a beloved figure. Similarly poignant is "Saint Peter Martyr Exorcizing a Woman Possessed by a Devil, " where holy water is gently sprinkled to banish evil spirits. In Plate 478 titled "Child Sprinkling Water Over Some Flowers, " an innocent act becomes art as droplets delicately fall onto vibrant blooms—a simple yet beautiful scene frozen in time. The lithograph depicting "The Late President Faure" showcases historical significance as crowds gather for his funeral procession with raindrops symbolically sprinkling grief-stricken faces. Traveling further eastward brings us glimpses of Southeast Asia through captivating images found in "Historical views of Further India. " These illustrations offer insights into diverse cultures that have flourished under Southeast Asia's gentle rainfall—nature itself seemingly sprinkling inspiration across these lands. An artist wandering through Marseilles captures moments infused with color and life in their vividly depicted scenes—an ode to creativity that seems to be scattered like confetti wherever their feet take them. From ancient times till today, rituals such as "Sprinkling the Door-Post" have held symbolic significance, protecting homes and warding off evil spirits.