Cataract Collection

The waterfall of Amida behind the Kiso Road, c1832. (1925). Artist: Hokusai
The waterfall of Amida behind the Kiso Road, c1832. After a colour woodcut by Katsushika Hokusai (1760-1849). Original work housed in The British Museum

John Ruskin, 1853-1854, (1944). Creator: John Everett Millais
John Ruskin, 1853-1854, (1944). Portrait of English artist, critic and author John Ruskin (1819-1900), by his friend John Everett Millais

Iguazu Falls, Brazil, South America

Victoria Falls of the Zambezi River, on the border between Zambia and Zimbabwe, 1900
Victoria Falls on the Zambezi River, on the border between Zambia and Zimbabwe, Africa, 1900. Scottish missionary and explorer David Livingstone (1813-1873)

Sunset over the magnificent Victoria Falls. The Falls are more than a mile wide and are one of the worlds greatest natural wonders

Heart of the Andes, 1859. Creator: Frederic Edwin Church
Heart of the Andes, 1859

Pobjoy Cataract seven-cylinder radial engine

Hackfall, Yorkshire, c1809. Creator: Letitia Byrne
Hackfall, Yorkshire, c1809. View of an area also called Hackfall Wood, which includes grottos, surprise views, waterfalls, a fountain and several follies

Leda and the Swan, 1770. Creator: Salomon Gessner
Leda and the Swan, 1770

Niagara Falls Date: 1950

Powerscourt Waterfall, Co. Wicklow, c1910. [J. Lizars, Glasgow, c1910]

Pilgrims Bathing in Roben Waterfall, c1827. Pilgrims are taking a ritual bath before visiting the shrine at Oyama. Katsushika Hokusai (1770-1849) Japanese artist and printmaker

Dos Hermanos Waterfalls, Iguazu Falls, Argentina, South America

Missouri River, below Great Falls, Montana, c1897. Creator: Unknown
Missouri River, below Great Falls, Montana, c1897. Named by William Clark of the Lewis and Clark Expedition in 1805, most water is now diverted to a hydroelectric plant at the Ryan Dam

Africa, Ethiopia, Blue Nile River, Cataract. Tisisat Falls, near lake Tana, source of the Nile

Aswan, Egypt - Cataract Hotel
The Cataract Hotel, Aswan, Egypt

Forest Scene, c. 1655. Creator: Jacob van Ruisdael
Forest Scene, c. 1655

Niagara, 1872. Creator: Samuel Valentine Hunt
Niagara, 1872. View of Niagara Falls on the border between Canada and the USA. Frontispiece to " Picturesque America; or, The Land We Live In. Vol. I", edited by William Cullen Bryant. [D

Waterfall on Clapgate Beck, near Richmond, York, late 18th-early 19th century. Creator
Waterfall on Clapgate Beck, near Richmond, York, late 18th-early 19th century. River view in North Yorkshire

Fall of Water down Hudswell Scar, near Richmond, York, 19th century? Creator: Unknown
Fall of Water down Hudswell Scar, near Richmond, York, 19th century? Waterfall in the Yorkshire Dales

Cachoeira no Rio Dourado (Lencoes), 1895. Artist: Axel Frick
Cachoeira no Rio Dourado (Lencoes), 1895. (Waterfall on the Golden River), From Sao Paulo by Gustavo Koenigswald. [S. Paulo, 1895]

Uldra, The Scandinavian Spirit of the Rainbow in the Waterfall, 1884, (1917). Artist: George Frederick Watts
Uldra, The Scandinavian Spirit of the Rainbow in the Waterfall, 1884, (1917). Painting held at Watts Gallery, Guildford, Surrey. From Bibbys Annual 1917, [J. Bibby & Sons, Liverpool, 1917]

Eye surgery, conceptual artwork
Eye surgery. Conceptual artwork of a human eye with a windscreen wiper being used to produce clear vision. This represents the correction of conditions such as a cataract (cloudiness of the eyes lens)

A Mountain Torrent, 1910. Artist: Harold Sutton Palmer
A Mountain Torrent, 1910. From The British Isles in Pictures, by H. Clive Barnard, M.A. D.Lit. [A. & C. Black, Limited, London, 1910]

Fjallforsen, 1913. Creator: Leander Engstrom
Fjallforsen, 1913

Landscape in Savoy, (c1800s). Creator: Louis Belanger
Landscape in Savoy, (c1800s)

Tambov Province, 1856. Creator: Unknown
Tambov Province, 1856. This card is one of a souvenir set of 82 illustrated cards-one for each province of the Russian Empire as it existed in 1856

An offering at the waterfall-Nambe, 1927 Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
An offering at the waterfall-Nambe, 1927 Nambe Indian placing prayer plume at waterfall

Part of the Kettle Falls of the Columbia River, 1860, 1860. Creator: Unknown
Part of the Kettle Falls of the Columbia River, 1860, 1860. Showing waterfalls at the Kettle Falls portion of the Columbia River in Washington

Spearfish Falls Black Hills, Dak, 1889. Creator: John C. H. Grabill
Spearfish Falls Black Hills, Dak, 1889. Man standing below two waterfalls

The Grand Duchy of Finland, 1856. Creator: Unknown
The Grand Duchy of Finland, 1856. This card is one of a souvenir set of 82 illustrated cards-one for each province of the Russian Empire as it existed in 1856

View of the Interior of Luzon Island, Philippine Islands, 19th century. Creators: Alexander Postels, Godefroy Engelmann
View of the Interior of Luzon Island, Philippine Islands, 19th century. One of 65 lithographs that were included in the volume of maps published after the round-the-world voyage of the corvette

View of the Interior of Peel Island, Bonin Islands, 19th century. Creators: Alexander Postels, Victor Adam
View of the Interior of Peel Island, Bonin Islands, 19th century. One of 65 lithographs that were included in the volume of maps published after the round-the-world voyage of the corvette Seniavin

Freshwater fishes: angling in Scotland - salmon-leap on the River Allan, 1862. Creator: Mason Jackson
Freshwater fishes: angling in Scotland - salmon-leap on the River Allan, [Scotland], 1862. View of...the active fish attempting to get into the upper waters in order to reach his spawning-ground...As

Pisciculture - ponds at home and abroad: salmon-stairs, 1862. Creator: Unknown
Pisciculture - ponds at home and abroad: salmon-stairs, 1862. Messrs. Ashworth...are introducing salmon into [Irish] rivers where it has been hitherto impossible for them to exist in consequence of

View of the Amselfall in Saxony, 1794. Creator: Adrian Zingg
View of the Amselfall in Saxony, 1794

"The Fisherman's Haunt", by G. Chester, in the Exhibition of the Royal Academy, 1862. Engraving of a painting

Ri Haku from the series Mirrors of Japanese and Chinese Poems (Shiika shashin kyo), ca. 1832

Vue de la chute du torrent de Gelten, 1785. Creator: Charles-Melchior Descourtis
Vue de la chute du torrent de Gelten, 1785. [Gelten falls, Switzerland]

Bow Moon, 19th century. Creator: Ando Hiroshige
Bow Moon, 19th century

Two Men Seated in a Horse-Drawn Carriage in Front of Niagara Falls, 1860s

The death of Sherlock Holmes, 1893. Artist: Sidney E Paget
The death of Sherlock Holmes, 1893. Scene from The Adventure of the Final Problem, illustrated by Sidney E Paget, the first artist to draw Sherlock Holmes

Iguassu Falls, the largest series of waterfalls of the world, located at the Brazilian and Argentinian border, View from Argentinian side

Egypt - bank of the Nile River, protected area of the First Cataract

Celebrated Waterfall, 1820-1830. Creator: Yanagawa Shigenobu
Celebrated Waterfall, 1820-1830

De Cascade van Narcissus, aan de Oost-zyde van de Groote Tuin, in: Tooneel Der Voornaamste Nederlands Huizen, En Lust Hoven, Naar T Leven Afgebeeld, .n.d

Mountainous Landscape with a River, 1807-63. Creator: Johann Wilhelm Schirmer
Mountainous Landscape with a River, 1807-63

Mountain Torrent, 1670s. Creator: Jacob van Ruisdael
Mountain Torrent, 1670s

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"Cataract: Nature's Majestic Display of Power and Beauty" Experience the awe-inspiring beauty of cataracts captured through art and photography from around the world. From Hokusai's depiction of the magnificent waterfall of Amida behind the Kiso Road in 1832 to John Everett Millais' portrayal of Iguazu Falls in Brazil, South America, these masterpieces transport us to breathtaking landscapes. In 1853-1854, John Ruskin marveled at the grandeur of nature as he observed a cataract, beautifully brought to life by Millais. Meanwhile, Frederic Edwin Church's "Heart of the Andes" takes us on a journey to witness a sunset over Victoria Falls, where cascading waters create an ethereal spectacle. Letitia Byrne invites us into Hackfall, Yorkshire in 1809 with her artwork capturing its enchanting cataracts amidst lush greenery. Salomon Gessner's "Leda and the Swan" transports us back to ancient times when waterfalls were revered for their mythical allure. Jacob van Ruisdael's forest scene from 1655 showcases how even within dense woodlands, they can emerge with their captivating force. Moving forward in time, Niagara Falls captivates our imagination with its timeless beauty dating back to 1950. The Missouri River below Great Falls is immortalized by an unknown artist in Montana during the late nineteenth century. George Frederick Watts introduces Uldra - The Scandinavian Spirit of Rainbow - who dances amidst waterfalls with radiant colors that mesmerize all who behold them. Lastly, Powerscourt Waterfall in Co. Wicklow circa 1910 reminds us that even closer to home we can find stunning nature's power unleashed through cascading waters. Join us on this visual journey as we celebrate these natural wonders known as cataracts – where water meets gravity and creates an extraordinary display that leaves us in awe of the world's beauty.