River Bed Collection

Three turtles swimming underwater. Watercolour painting by Raymond Sheppard

Barnard Castle, Durham, c1905. View of the ruins of the castle overlooking the River Tees. The castle was originally built by the Normans but reached the height of its importance in the second half

Florida manatee swimming. Manatees (Trichechus manatus latirostris) are herbivorous aquatic mammals that inhabit shallow coastal waters and estuaries in the tropical

Laying an electric telegraph cable, 1868
3479154 Laying an electric telegraph cable, 1868; (add.info.: Laying an electric telegraph cable across the bed of an American river. Dated 1868.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Adam and Eve, Old Chelsea, 1879. Creator: James Abbott McNeill Whistler
Adam and Eve, Old Chelsea, 1879

'Le lit du Congo aux environs de Stanleyville; L'Ouest Africain, 1914. Creator: Unknown
'Le lit du Congo aux environs de Stanleyville; L'Ouest Africain, 1914. From "Grande Geographie Bong Illustree", 1914

'Un oued; Afrique du nord, 1914. Creator: Unknown
'Un oued; Afrique du nord, 1914. From "Grande Geographie Bong Illustree", 1914

Montag - Rosenecker Garten vor Salzburg (Monday - Rosenecker Garden near Salzburg), 1823. Creator: Ferdinand Olivier
Montag - Rosenecker Garten vor Salzburg (Monday - Rosenecker Garden near Salzburg), 1823

Nez Percé sweat-lodge, c1910. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Nez Perce sweat-lodge, c1910. Landscape, lashed pole framed with blanket, large smooth stones in dry river bed, house, fence and hills in background

A Bridge Over the Gniluiu River. Dvurechno-Durovskaya Railroad, 1906-1908. Creator: Dorozhno-Stroitel'nyi Otdel
A Bridge Over the Gniluiu River. Dvurechno-Durovskaya Railroad, 1906-1908. Photographs documenting various stages in the construction of dirt roads in the Tomsk region by workers

Picture No. 12479549
Kingfisher - diving underwater - Norfolk, UK Date:

Dried up river bed in the Anti Atlas mountains of Morocco, North Africa. April 2012. In recent years, rainfall totals have reduced by around 75% as a result of climate change

A general view shows a dried up river bed in Ethiopias northern Amhara region, February 11, 2016. Picture taken February 11, 2016. REUTERS/Katy Migiro TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

Amboseli Landscape, Kenya

Rapids of the stream Ache in the Oetz valley, Oetz, Tyrol, Austria

Rapids of the otztaler Ache in the otztal, otz, Tyrol, Austria

A dried-up river can be seen next to sand dunes and salt pans in outback Australia in this aerial picture taken on December 13, 2015

North Koreans on the banks of the Tumen river are seen from China side in Tumen, China, January 7, 2016. REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

Africa, Tanzania, Ruaha National Park. Baby elephant

Africa, Namibia, Sesriem. Sandstorm at the Tsauchab view point

Africa, Namibia, Sossusvlei. A camel thorns silhouette at sunset

Desert elephant in Purros with stunning back-light, Namibia

Lord Roberts's column crossing the Sand River Drift during the second Boer War
KW371034 Lord Roberts's column crossing the Sand River Drift during the second Boer War, from South Africa and the Transvaal War by Louis Creswicke, published 1900 (litho) by English School

River bed
Shenshen Dou

A Victorian Christmas and New Year card of a group of fairy childrn relaxing under a mushroom
3604269 A Victorian Christmas and New Year card of a group of fairy childrn relaxing under a mushroom, all against a gold background, by Gertude Thompson, c.1895 (colour litho) by Thompson, E

Fecamp, l Arriere-Port en Construction, 1883 (oil on canvas)
988587 Fecamp, l Arriere-Port en Construction, 1883 (oil on canvas) by Boudin, Eugene Louis (1824-98); 79x110 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Fecamp, l Arriere-Port en Construction)

A Terrible Corner of the Boer Laager at Paardeberg in the River Bed (litho)
1048606 A Terrible Corner of the Boer Laager at Paardeberg in the River Bed (litho) by Boyd, Alexander Stuart (1854-1930); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Haunt of the Kingfisher (oil on canvas)
BOU203106 The Haunt of the Kingfisher (oil on canvas) by Wainwright, John (fl.1860-69); 20.3x25.4 cm; Private Collection; Bourne Gallery, Reigate, Surrey; English, out of copyright

Low Tide on the Esk, near Whitby (oil on canvas)
Ma447056 Low Tide on the Esk, near Whitby (oil on canvas) by Jelley, James Valentine (fl.1878-1942); 12 x 13.5 inches cm; Private Collection; Photo eThe Ms Gallery, London; English, out of copyright

Landscape with Figures, 1679 (oil on canvas)
AGN217452 Landscape with Figures, 1679 (oil on canvas) by Wynants, Jan (1630/35-1684); 40.6x30.4 cm; Private Collection; Photo eAgnew s, London; Dutch, out of copyright

The Nankow Pass, c. 1867-72 (b / w photo)
473726 The Nankow Pass, c.1867-72 (b/w photo) by Thomson, John (1837-1921); Private Collection; (add.info.: The mountainous Nankow Pass in northern China that leads to the Great Wall.); Scottish

Ms. 1688, Desert Battle during Bonapartes Egyptian Campaign, 1798 (w / c on paper)
CHT217277 Ms.1688, Desert Battle during Bonapartes Egyptian Campaign, 1798 (w/c on paper) by French School, (18th century); Bibliotheque de l Institut de France, Paris

Sketches in Damaraland, South Africa (engraving)
1055745 Sketches in Damaraland, South Africa (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches in Damaraland, South Africa, the New Gold District)

The Mersey Tunnel opened by the Prince of Wales, 20 January (engraving)
1061796 The Mersey Tunnel opened by the Prince of Wales, 20 January (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Mersey Tunnel opened by the Prince of Wales)

SILHOUETTE
Jaco Marx

Earth Lightnings
Peter Svoboda MQEP

Broadhead?s Creek, Delaware Water Gap, 1863. Creator: John Moran
Broadhead?s Creek, Delaware Water Gap, 1863

USA, Wyoming, Buffalo Fork River and Cottonwoods in fall color

Picture No. 12479548
Kingfisher - diving underwater - Norfolk, UK Date:

The Thames Tunnel under construction, London, c1835. Cross section showing the Thames Tunnel, connecting Wapping and Rotherhithe, being built; with a view of its position beneath the River Thames

Sindh Valley, Kashmir, India, late 19th or early 20th century. Lantern slide

Near Petropolis, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, late 19th or early 20th century

Woman with a load of wood, Afghanistan, c1924. Artist: Colonel JG Edwards
Woman with a load of wood, Afghanistan, c1924. A print from Countries of the World, edited by JA Hammerton, first volume, The Fleetway House, London, c1924

Advert for Swan fountain pens, c1906. Manufactured by Mabie, Todd and Co, London

Grand Coulee, Washington, USA, 1856. Artist: Gustav Sohon
Grand Coulee, Wahington, USA, 1856. A view of the Grand Coulee that extends from the head of present-day Grand Coulee Dam over fifty miles southwest to Ephrata, Washington

Dredging a river bed for rubies, Mogok, Burma, c1900s(?). Artist: Underwood & Underwood
Dredging a river bed for rubies, Mogok, Burma, c1900s(?). Stereoscopic card

Landscape with a Bridge, early 1870s. Artist: Stanislas Lepine
Landscape with a Bridge, early 1870s. Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St Petersburg

The Mountain Stream of Vallonet, 1892. Artist: Emmanuel Lansyer
The Mountain Stream of Vallonet, 1892. From the collection of the Musee Lansyer, Loches, France

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"Exploring the Mysteries of River Beds: From Turtles to Manatees, a Journey through Time and Geography" Dive into the captivating world beneath the surface as three turtles gracefully glide through an underwater oasis. This mesmerizing scene takes us back to Barnard Castle in Durham, circa 1905, where nature's wonders were already enchanting observers. Transport yourself across continents and centuries as we encounter a Florida manatee elegantly navigating its way through pristine waters. A snapshot from Lord Roberts's column crossing the Sand River Drift during the second Boer War reminds us that rivers have witnessed historical events that shaped nations. Picture No. 12479549 unveils a dried-up river bed nestled amidst Morocco's majestic Anti Atlas mountains in April 2012. The barren landscape serves as a stark reminder of nature's ebb and flow, constantly reshaping our surroundings. Ethiopia's Amhara region reveals another facet of river beds—a general view showcases a parched watercourse echoing tales of droughts endured by communities throughout history. Yet hope persists, for these dry stretches are but temporary pauses in an ever-changing cycle. Embark on an African adventure with Amboseli Landscape in Kenya—an idyllic setting where rivers carve their paths amid breathtaking vistas. Here, life flourishes along vibrant banks teeming with diverse flora and fauna. Experience adrenaline-pumping rapids cascading down Austria's Oetz valley—nature at its most exhilarating. The roaring stream Ache carves its way through Tyrol’s picturesque landscapes, reminding us of both the power and beauty inherent within river systems worldwide. Witness how even arid lands can hold secrets—the Sabarmati River sheds light on India’s scorching heat as it exposes a water pump shed amidst its dried-up section. Survival becomes paramount when rivers retreat temporarily under relentless sunrays. Finally, journey to Australia’s outback—a land defined by vastness and contrasts.