Drained Collection

Gypsy & Crystal Ball
A Gypsy fortune teller gazes deeply into a crystal ball. Other tools of divination are nearby, the drained teacup for reading the tea leaves, and a pack of cards for the tarot

Mine being drained by a rag-and-chain pump powered by overshot water wheel. At right is detail of section of pipe K
531489 Mine being drained by a rag-and-chain pump powered by overshot water wheel. At right is detail of section of pipe K. From Agricola De re metallica, Basle, 1556.; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Arria the Elder, ca 42 AD was a woman in ancient Rome, here with her man Consul Aulus Caecina Paetus, suicide
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Transhumance, the great sheep trek across the main alpine crest in the Otztal Alps between South Tyrol, Italy, and North Tyrol, Austria. Date: 02/12/2008

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Transhumance, the great sheep trek across the main alpine crest in the Otztal Alps between South Tyrol, Italy, and North Tyrol, Austria. Date: 02/12/2008

Pineberries
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Map of the Fens as drained in 1830 (engraving)
5210737 Map of the Fens as drained in 1830 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Map of the Fens as drained in 1830)

The Himalaya Glaciers of Baltistan and Wardwan, Kashmir (litho)
1614741 The Himalaya Glaciers of Baltistan and Wardwan, Kashmir (litho) by Loye, Charles Auguste (Montbard) (1841-1905); Private Collection; (add.info)

Engraving depicting a mole draining plough, draining tools, and various drains
Engraving depicting a mole draining plough (top), draining tools, and various types of drains. Dated 19th Century

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DOROTHY FORSTER: " He drained about a quart of ale, and then set down the mug with a sigh."

Announcement of a new type of water mill, ca. 1691, print maker: Caspar Luyken, 1691

Pilate washes his hands in innocence, Hieronymus Wierix, 1563 - before 1619

Workmen reconstructing the old Mottingham gardens, Bromley. 1937

Picture No. 10756177
Drained former lake, Lake Golovasi, surrounded by fir and cedar forest Date:

The brewer pressing out fermented bread in a basket. Beer drained through into pot beneath. Saqqarah. Cairo Museum. Photographc1910

Mine being drained by a rag-and-chain pump powered by overshot water wheel. At right is detail of section of pipe K. From Agricola De re metallica, Basle, 1556

Farmer repairing old blocked drain in upland meadow using mini digger and spade, Cumbria, England, May

Cast-iron post, top of post indicating ground level in 1851 when fens were drained, The Holme Posts, Holme Fen N. N. R
Cast-iron post, top of post indicating ground level in 1851 when fens were drained, The Holme Posts, Holme Fen N.N.R. Cambridgeshire, England, September

Noodles being drained in a colander

Jar covered with piece of muslin, containing sprouting pulses and lying on its side

Mangetouts drained in a colander

Cooked pasta and water being poured from a metal pot into a colander

Dry dock, New York, 19th century C015 / 6081
Dry dock, New York. 19th-century artwork of the dry dock at the Erie Basin, Brooklyn, New York, USA. This is a Simpson dry dock, a type of dry dock patented in 1854 by US engineer James E

View from the Oppidum d Enserune of the Etang de Montady near Beziers, Languedoc-Roussillon, France, Europe

Field drainage, automatic level and excavator in arable field, Pilling, Lancashire, England, march

Field drainage, pipe and continuous pipe laying machine working in arable field, Pilling, Lancashire, England, march

Field drainage, continuous pipe laying machine working in arable field, Pilling, Lancashire, England, march

Pasta being drained using a colander

Agricultural overproduction, artwork
Agricultural overproduction. Conceptual artwork of the overfarming of agricultural land, showing an earth goddess with land that has been squeezed of its water, crops, trees and wildlife

Claudius Drains Lake
Claudius orders the Fucine Lake to be drained

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"Drained: Unveiling the Mysteries of Life's Ebb and Flow" In a world where growth is celebrated, sometimes we find ourselves drained. Like a testicle growth drained of vitality, we may feel depleted, longing for rejuvenation. Just like a gypsy with her crystal ball, we search for answers in the depths of our souls. Arria the Elder, an ancient Roman woman from 42 AD, understood this struggle intimately as she faced tragedy alongside her beloved Consul Aulus Caecina Paetus. Their story reminds us that even in historical Rome, Italy, life's challenges can drain us to our core. Yet hope remains eternal. Dr Sangrado's cure for John Bull's repletion in 1803 offers solace - a reminder that there are ways to replenish what has been lost. Hannah Humphrey's hand-coloured etching captures this transformative moment beautifully. Nature itself teaches us about resilience and renewal. From pineberries - nature's delicate white strawberries - to the map of the Fens as they were drained in 1830; these symbols remind us that even when drained dry, new beginnings are possible. The majestic Himalaya glaciers stand tall amidst adversity. They too face draining forces but continue their journey through time undeterred. Their strength inspires us to persevere despite life's trials. Engravings depicting mole draining ploughs and various drains reveal mankind’s ingenuity in overcoming obstacles by channeling energy into productive endeavors. These tools serve as metaphors for our own ability to redirect our energies towards positive change when feeling drained. As architects shape spaces with purposeful intent, so must we design our lives with care and intentionality during moments of depletion or despair. The Architect’s Surveyors and Engineers Compendium from 1892 reminds us that just as buildings rise from blueprints on paper into tangible structures before our eyes; so too can we rebuild ourselves when drained.