Thalassotherapy Collection

Concert at the spa of Marienbad, Czech Republic. 1905 (postcard)
3434102 Concert at the spa of Marienbad, Czech Republic. 1905 (postcard); (add.info.: Geography. Czech Republic. Concert at the spa of Marienbad (Marianske Lazne)

Concert in the spa of Marienbad, Czech Republic, c.1920 (postcard)
3434104 Concert in the spa of Marienbad, Czech Republic, c.1920 (postcard); (add.info.: Geography. Czech Republic. Concert in the spa of Marienbad (Marianske Lazne)

Food and Beverage. Farm of Frahinfaz, restaurant in Belgium. Poster by Duck and Crespin, Belgium, c.1890 (poster)
3434523 Food and Beverage. Farm of Frahinfaz, restaurant in Belgium. Poster by Duck and Crespin, Belgium, c.1890 (poster); (add.info.: Coll. Part. Food and Beverage)

Page taken from the manuscript "De Balneis Puteolanis" by Pietro da Eboli
AIS5390410 Page taken from the manuscript "De Balneis Puteolanis" by Pietro da Eboli; Biblioteca Angelica, Rome

Frigidarium, 1882, (oil on canvas)
7129317 Frigidarium, 1882, (oil on canvas) by Pigna, Alessandro (1883-1903); Galleria Comunale d'Arte Moderna e Contemporanea, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: Frigidarium, 1882, Alessandro Pigna)

Hammam-e Sultan Mir Ahmad bath house, Kashan, Iran (photo)
7062344 Hammam-e Sultan Mir Ahmad bath house, Kashan, Iran (photo) by Qajar School (19th century); Kashan, Iran; (add.info.: Hammam-e Sultan Mir Ahmad bath house, Kashan)

Ruins with thermae, 18th century (oil on canvas)
7129511 Ruins with thermae, 18th century (oil on canvas) by Pannini or Panini, Giovanni Paolo (1691/2-1765); Palazzo Corsini, Gallerie Nazionali Barberini Corsini, Rome

Hammam-e Sultan Mir Ahmad bath house, Kashan, Iran (photo)
7062343 Hammam-e Sultan Mir Ahmad bath house, Kashan, Iran (photo) by Qajar School (19th century); Kashan, Iran; (add.info.: Hammam-e Sultan Mir Ahmad bath house, Kashan)

Naval Bathhouse, 1907 (oil on canvas)
7349313 Naval Bathhouse, 1907 (oil on canvas) by Jansson, Eugene (1862-1915); Thiel Gallery, Stockholm, Sweden; (add.info.: by Eugene Jansson (1862-1915))

Ondina dressing her hair. Plaster. 40. 5x42x34cm. Museum ref 2816
6265339 Ondina dressing her hair. Plaster. 40.5x42x34cm. Museum ref 2816. by Amils, Antoni Alsina i (c.1863-1948); 40.5x42x34 cm; Museu Diocesa d'Urgell, La Seu d'Urgell

The spa doctor receives his patients in Thuringia, Germany
7279605 The spa doctor receives his patients in Thuringia, Germany by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The spa doctor receives his patients in Thuringia, Germany)

The Park at the Spa, Vichy, France c. 1900 (photo)
1729669 The Park at the Spa, Vichy, France c. 1900 (photo) by French Photographer (20th century); (add.info.: Vichy, France (spa) c. 1900 : the park)

Morning at the Spa, Vichy, France, c. 1900 (photo)
1729667 Morning at the Spa, Vichy, France, c.1900 (photo) by French Photographer (20th century); (add.info.: Vichy, France (spa) c. 1900 : the morning)

The Bath Spa, Hydrotherapy Hospital, Vichy, France, 1839 (engraving)
1729668 The Bath Spa, Hydrotherapy Hospital, Vichy, France, 1839 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); (add.info.: Vichy, France (spa) : the bath of the hospital, 1839 engraving)

The Hydrotherapy Hospital, Vichy, France (b / w photo)
1729665 The Hydrotherapy Hospital, Vichy, France (b/w photo) by French Photographer (20th century); (add.info.: Vichy, France, spa : the new hydrotherapic hospital in 1909)

Palais des Sources Spa, Vichy, France (photo)
1729664 Palais des Sources Spa, Vichy, France (photo) by French Photographer (20th century)

The hydrotherapy Spa, Vichy, 1816 (colour engraving)
1729666 The hydrotherapy Spa, Vichy, 1816 (colour engraving) by French School, (19th century); (add.info.: Vichy, France (spa): the hydrotherapic establishment, 1816, engraving)

Spa at the Hydrotherapy Hospital, Vichy, France, 1909 (b / w photo)
1729663 Spa at the Hydrotherapy Hospital, Vichy, France, 1909 (b/w photo) by French Photographer (20th century); (add.info.: Vichy, France, spa : the former hydrotherapic hospital in 1909)

The thermal water fountain of the Sextius thermal baths in the Bouches du Rhone Anonymous watercolor
JEB4825962 The thermal water fountain of the Sextius thermal baths in the Bouches du Rhone Anonymous watercolor. Mejanes Library, Aix en Provence by Constantin

View from the rocks of South Bay and the Spa, Scarborough
7243381 View from the rocks of South Bay and the Spa, Scarborough by Newnes, George (1851-1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: View from the rocks of South Bay and the Spa, Scarborough)

William Withering at Caldas da Rainha, 1794. 1805 (engraving)
7235091 William Withering at Caldas da Rainha, 1794.1805 (engraving) by Breda, Carl Frederik van (1759-1818) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Portrait of William Withering, physician and botanist, 1741-17991801 (engraving)
7235089 Portrait of William Withering, physician and botanist, 1741-17991801 (engraving) by Breda, Carl Frederik van (1759-1818) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: William Withering, MD, FRS)

A gigantic octopus, exposed in a tub on a beach near Toulon, has seized... (colour litho)
2783584 A gigantic octopus, exposed in a tub on a beach near Toulon, has seized... (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: A gigantic octopus)

In Minneapolis (United States), a bandit, in broad daylight, with a revolver in his hand... (colour litho)
2778026 In Minneapolis (United States), a bandit, in broad daylight, with a revolver in his hand... (colour litho) by Beltrame

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Thalassotherapy, a rejuvenating practice dating back to ancient times, continues to captivate with its healing powers. The Frigidarium, depicted in the mesmerizing 1882 oil on canvas painting, transports us to a world of serenity and tranquility. Its icy waters invigorate the body and awaken the senses. Intriguingly, the Hammam-e Sultan Mir Ahmad bath house in Kashan, Iran stands as a testament to thalassotherapy's enduring legacy. Through captivating photographs captured within its walls, we witness the timeless rituals that have been passed down through generations. The ruins adorned with thermae in an 18th-century oil on canvas painting transport us back in time when thalassotherapy was embraced by ancient civilizations. These remnants remind us of the profound impact this therapy has had throughout history. Naval Bathhouse takes us forward into modernity with its depiction of a grand establishment dedicated solely to thalassotherapy. This stunning oil on canvas masterpiece showcases how this practice evolved over time while retaining its essence. Ondina dressing her hair is a delicate plaster sculpture that encapsulates the beauty and grace associated with thalassotherapy. It symbolizes not only physical rejuvenation but also inner transformation and self-care. From Germany's Thuringia region comes an image depicting a spa doctor receiving his patients—a reminder of how thalassotherapy has become integrated into medical practices worldwide for holistic healing. Vichy, France emerges as another prominent destination for seekers of wellness through water therapy. The Park at the Spa offers respite amidst lush greenery while Morning at the Spa captures moments of quiet reflection before embarking on therapeutic treatments. A glimpse into history reveals The Bath Spa Hydrotherapy Hospital in Vichy—an engraving from 1839 showcasing how this town became synonymous with luxurious hydrotherapy experiences that continue to enthrall visitors today. Thalassotherapy remains an art form that transcends time and borders.