Bitumen Collection

Damp-proofing in a house. Impermeable layer of tar-like material (diagonal black line) inserted in the bedding joint between two courses of brickwork in the wall of a house

Oxeye daisy (Leucanthemum vulgare) growing amongst tarmac and at field edge. Klein Schietveld, Brasschaat, Belgium. June 2019

Persian hedgehog mounted on a wheeled carriage
Hedgehog mounted on a wheeled carriage made of calcite and bitumen, from Susa

Asphalt roofing JLP01_08_080780
Doddington Estate, Battersea, Wandsworth, Greater London. Two workers asphalting the roof of a block of flats during the construction of the Doddington Estate

Nullarbor Plain, Western Australia, Australia
A rain storm falls over a long, straight road on the Nullarbor Plain

Asphalt, Trinidads Lake of Pitch, where a practically inexhaustible supply of bitumen is found (b / w photo)
6008252 Asphalt, Trinidads Lake of Pitch, where a practically inexhaustible supply of bitumen is found (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Asphalt)

Helmet with divine figures beneath a bird with outstetched wings, c
3493078 Helmet with divine figures beneath a bird with outstetched wings, c.1500-1100 BC (bronze, gold foil over bitumen) by Middle Elamite Period

Mine de bitume de Bechelbronn, La Priere des mineurs (engraving)
3645293 Mine de bitume de Bechelbronn, La Priere des mineurs (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mine de bitume de Bechelbronn, La Priere des mineurs)

Using Sponges to Collect Naphtha from the Surface of the Waves, plate 86
747035 Using Sponges to Collect Naphtha from the Surface of the Waves, plate 86, illustration from Venationes, Ferarum, Avium, Piscium (Of Hunting: Wild Beasts, Birds, Fish)

Asphalt (chromolitho)
2800789 Asphalt (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Asphalt. French educational card, late 19th or early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Using Sponges to Collect Naphtha from the Surface of the Waves
STC161128 Using Sponges to Collect Naphtha from the Surface of the Waves, plate 86 from Venationes Ferarum, Avium, Piscium (Of Hunting: Wild Beasts, Birds)

Cannel Coal Vase, 1845. Creator: Unknown
Cannel Coal Vase, 1845. The fine variety of Coal known as " Cannel, " is now employed, at a moderate cost, as a substitute for black marble, for the pedestals of statues, plinths

Ebano bitumen stored at Elizabeth Wharf, Limehouse, London, c1900
Barrels of Ebano bitumen stored at Elizabeth Wharf, Limehouse, London, c1900. The Ebano Oil Company imported bitumen from Mexico

Laying bitumen road surface in a Paris street, c1900. In the background a man is drawing buckets of liquid bitumen from a tanker for the workmen to spread. The men are wearing wooden shoes (sabots)

Persian lion mounted on a wheeled carriage
Lion mounted on a wheeled carriage made of calcite and bitumen, from Susa

Persian cup in the form of a Mouflon
A Persian cup in the form of a Mouflon, made of Bitumen, from the Louvres collection

Queens Lyre from Ur, southern Iraq, c2600-c2400 BC. Stringed instrument with a bulls head. The front panels are made of lapis lazuli, shell and red limestone originally set in bitumen

Cup in the form of a mouflon, Susa, c2000-1940 BC
Cup in the form of a mouflon, Susa, Dynasty of Simshki, c2000-1940 BC. The cup is made from a bitumen compound. Now at The Louvre

Calcite and bitumen hedgehog mounted on wheeled base, Susa, c12th century BC. This object was part of a hoard deposited near the Temple of Inshushinak (the patron god of Susa). It is now in The Louvre

Limestone and bitumen lion mounted on a wheeled base, Susa, c12th century BC. This object was part of a hoard deposited near the Temple of Inshushniak (the patron saint of Susa)

painter Isaac Israels Amsterdam 1865 - Den Haag 1934
painter: Isaac Israels (Amsterdam 1865 - Den Haag 1934), The transport of colonials from Rotterdam, cityscape painting wood painting oil painting

Gayara Area bituminous wellss Mosul pool bitumen
Gayara. Area of bituminous wells S. of Mosul. A pool of bitumen with vivid reflections. 1932, Iraq, al-Qayyarah, Al-Qayyarah

Gayara Area bituminous wellss Mosul collecting reservoir
Gayara. Area of bituminous wells S. of Mosul. A collecting reservoir of bitumen. 1932, Iraq, al-Qayyarah, Al-Qayyarah

Gayara Area bituminous wellss Mosul large pool
Gayara. Area of bituminous wells S. of Mosul. A large pool of bitumen. 1932, Iraq, al-Qayyarah, Al-Qayyarah

Breastplate in the form of a lion-headed eagle, from Tell Hariri (ancient Mari) c.2500 BC (gold, copper, bitumen & lapis lazuli). Sumerian art. Decorative Arts. SYRIA. Damascus. National Museum

Sulphur extracted from oil, Canada
Sulphur extracted from oil. Aerial photograph of stores of sulphur (yellow) that have been extracted from crude oil and bitumen

Settling pond, Athabasca Oil Sands
Settling pond. Aerial photograph of a settling pond in the Athabasca Oil Sands, Alberta, Canada. This area used to be an opencast mine for the excavation of oil sands

Oil sands refinery, Canada, at twilight. The water in the foreground is one of the settling pools used to dispose of waste material after processing

Boats in an Estuary
BAL32449 Boats in an Estuary by Dutch School, (18th century); Josef Mensing Gallery, Hamm-Rhynern, Germany; Dutch, out of copyright

Laying bitumen road surface in a Paris street. In background man is drawing buckets of liquid bitumen from tanker for the workmen to spread. Men are wearing wooden shoes (sabots)

Vegetation, peat layer, brown coal, bituminous or household coal, and anthracite or highest-quality coal

Bitumen plaque of Dudu, priest of god Ningirsu, decorated with relief, from Tell Telloh (ancient Ngirsu), Iraq
Sumerian civilization, III millennium b.C. Bitumen plaque of Dudu, priest of the god Ningirsu under King Entemena of Lagash, decorated with relief. From Tell Telloh, ancient Ngirsu, Iraq

Bitumen C016 / 9778
Bitumen. Bitumen is a brown to black semi-solid highly viscous form of petroleum. It is present in some natural deposits, such as asphalt lakes, but can also be a product of refining

LCC-LFB Serious warehouse roof fire
A serious fire develops at a warehouse whilst the flat roof of the warehouse is being re-pitched with hot bitumen. The workmens timber tripod pulley can be seen near the firefighters standing

Bitumen being poured onto a surface. Bitumen is a product of the refining of crude oil. Crude oil is a mixture of hydrocarbons that is heated to separate it into parts called fractions

Oil plant settling pond, aerial photograph. The waste water in this settling pond contains crushed rock, sand, crude oil and bitumen

Oil sands bucketwheel. This massive mining device, known as a bucketwheel, was used to mine the Athabasca Oil Sands, in Alberta, Canada

Oil refining process. Schematic diagram of how oil is refined from the crude state to the finished products. The process depends on breaking down the oil in a process named catalytic cracking

Oil plant scarecrow (lower right), used to keep waterfowl off the oil plants settling ponds. The waste discharged to these settling ponds contains traces of crude oil and bitumen

Opencast mine, Athabasca Oil Sands
Opencast mine. Aerial photograph of an opencast mine in the Athabasca Oil Sands, Alberta, Canada. This mine is operated by Suncor Energy

Oil processing plant, Athabasca Oil Sands
Oil processing plant. Aerial photograph of an oil processing plant in the Athabasca Oil Sands, Alberta, Canada. Settling ponds, with oil deposits, are seen surrounding the processing plant

Asphalt lake. Recovered asphalt being loaded into a truck, which will take it away for processing. On the left is a digger recovering asphalt from the surface of the lake

Oil industry pollution. Tailings settling pond with residual crude oil and bitumen floating on the surface. In the background is the Syncrude oil processing plant

Total Bitumen plant, UK
Total Bitumen plant. Factory chimney at the Total Bitumen industrial plant in Preston. Photographed in Lancashire, England, UK

Bitumen in Paris Street
Laying bitumen near the Grand Palais, Paris, France

Paving a London Street
A passer-by holds her hand- kerchief to her delicate nose as she passes roadmenders laying wooden blocks with bitumen

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Bitumen, also known as asphalt or pitch, has various fascinating uses and can be found in diverse locations around the world. In the realm of construction, bitumen plays a crucial role in damp-proofing houses, ensuring that moisture doesn't seep into the walls and cause damage. Venturing to the vast Nullarbor Plain in Western Australia, one may stumble upon Trinidads Lake of Pitch - a mesmerizing sight where an almost limitless supply is discovered. This black gold serves as a valuable resource for countless applications. Delving into history, we uncover intriguing artifacts crafted from this versatile substance. A breastplate shaped like a lion-headed eagle showcases the creativity and skill of ancient artisans who harnessed bitumen's malleability to fashion intricate designs. Similarly, a helmet adorned with divine figures beneath an outstretched-winged bird transports us back to another era. The significance extends beyond artistry; it finds its place in industrial processes too. Engravings depicting miners at Bechelbronn's Bitumen Mine engage our imagination with their devotion during prayer amidst challenging conditions. Innovative methods have been employed throughout history to collect bituminous substances efficiently. One such technique involved using sponges to gather naphtha from ocean waves—an ingenious solution capturing both nature's bounty and human ingenuity. Asphalt roofing stands tall as yet another testament to bitumen's practicality—JLP01_08_080780 captures its sleek presence atop buildings while providing reliable protection against weather elements. Even unexpected encounters with this remarkable material occur—a Cannel Coal Vase from 1845 reveals how artists incorporated bits of coal infused with bituminous properties into decorative objects, blending beauty with functionality seamlessly. Nature itself intertwines with man-made surfaces when oxeye daisies flourish amidst tarmac on field edges—a resilient flower thriving alongside modern infrastructure thanks partly to durable layers of asphalt.