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Earthen Collection

Earthen, a word that evokes images of nature's raw beauty and the timeless connection between humans and the earth

Background imageEarthen Collection: Grasmere Rush Festival

Grasmere Rush Festival
The Rush Bearing Festival at Grasmere, Lake District, England. Church floors were earthen and rushes were strewn on the floor for warmth. Held on St. Oswalds Day. Date: 1950s

Background imageEarthen Collection: Potters Quarter

Potters Quarter, Bhaktapur (Bhadgaun), Kathmandu Valley, Nepal, Asia

Background imageEarthen Collection: The main facade of the Bodega 'Las Arcas de Tolombon' winery, Colalao del Valle

The main facade of the Bodega "Las Arcas de Tolombon" winery, Colalao del Valle, Calchaqui Valleys, Tucuman, Argentina

Background imageEarthen Collection: Fables of La Fontaine: The earthen pot and the iron pot (litho)

Fables of La Fontaine: The earthen pot and the iron pot (litho)
6002117 Fables of La Fontaine: The earthen pot and the iron pot (litho) by Billinghurst, Percy James (1871-1933); Private Collection; (add.info.: The earthen pot and the iron pot)

Background imageEarthen Collection: Details of reservoir construction (litho)

Details of reservoir construction (litho)
6013586 Details of reservoir construction (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Details of reservoir construction)

Background imageEarthen Collection: Model horses, c. 2000 BC (earthenware)

Model horses, c. 2000 BC (earthenware)
XBP341899 Model horses, c.2000 BC (earthenware) by Indo Aryan School; height: 50.8 cm; American Museum of Natural History, New York, USA; Photo eBoltin Picture Library; out of copyright

Background imageEarthen Collection: Earthen-ware (coloured engraving)

Earthen-ware (coloured engraving)
558360 Earthen-ware (coloured engraving) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); Private Collection; (add.info.: Earthen-ware. Cries of London.); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection

Background imageEarthen Collection: ENT23216WT04

ENT23216WT04
Seven coloured earths at Chamarel in Mauritius

Background imageEarthen Collection: Colourful Brush Strokes And Paint On The Side Of An Old Building; Trapani, Sicily, Italy

Colourful Brush Strokes And Paint On The Side Of An Old Building; Trapani, Sicily, Italy

Background imageEarthen Collection: Earthen fort on the Lagan at Lisburn

Earthen fort on the Lagan at Lisburn
Earthen Fort on the Lagan at Lisburn - a view of an earthen fort surrounded by trees beside the Lagan. (Location: Northern Ireland: County Antrim: Lisburn). Date: circa early 1900s

Background imageEarthen Collection: The Mount, Donaghmore, Newry

The Mount, Donaghmore, Newry - a view of an earthen mound. (Location: Northern Ireland: County Down: Newry). Date: circa early 1900s

Background imageEarthen Collection: Bellas Tower and Earthen fort, Ardglass

Bellas Tower and Earthen fort, Ardglass
Bellas Tower and Earthen Fort, Ardglass - a view of a tower on top of an earthen mound. (Location: Northern Ireland: County Down: Ardglass). Date: circa early 1900s

Background imageEarthen Collection: The Mount. the Great Earthen fort of Dromore

The Mount. the Great Earthen fort of Dromore
The Mount. the Great Earthen Fort of Dromore - a closer in view of the Mound. (Location: Northern Ireland: County Down: Dromore). Date: circa early 1900s

Background imageEarthen Collection: Roughfort, Co Antrim

Roughfort, Co Antrim - an earthen mound. (Location: Northern Ireland: County Antrim). Date: circa early 1900s

Background imageEarthen Collection: Earthen fort and Castle Robin, Lisburn

Earthen fort and Castle Robin, Lisburn
Earthen Fort and Castle Robin, Lisburn. (Location: Northern Ireland: County Antrim: Lisburn). Date: circa early 1900s

Background imageEarthen Collection: Killybegs Earthen fort, Ballymena

Killybegs Earthen fort, Ballymena
Killybegs Earthen Fort, Ballymena - a view of a large earthen fort taken from a ploughed field. (Location: Northern Ireland: County Antrim: Ballymena). Date: circa early 1900s

Background imageEarthen Collection: The fort, Ballyclare

The fort, Ballyclare
The Fort, Ballyclare - a view of an earthen mound with trees around it. (Location: Northern Ireland: County Antrim: Ballyclare). Date: circa early 1900s

Background imageEarthen Collection: Earthenware seller

Earthenware seller
Any earthen ware; buy a jug or a teapot. Street seller of earthenware. From Old London Cries (1885) Date: 1885

Background imageEarthen Collection: Africa, Morocco, Ouarzazate. View from Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site

Africa, Morocco, Ouarzazate. View from Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and setting for many films

Background imageEarthen Collection: chair, cloth, dish, dressing, earthen, family, genre painting, hapiness, happiness

chair, cloth, dish, dressing, earthen, family, genre painting, hapiness, happiness
Mother and child by M. van Muyden, 1855, interior; washing; dressing; family; hapiness; warmth; pigeon; genre painting; swiss; chair; earthen; stoneware; pottery; dish; cloth; happiness; security;

Background imageEarthen Collection: Catalan ceramic jar for putting wheat. Baroque

Catalan ceramic jar for putting wheat. Baroque art. Ceramics. SPAIN. Vic. Vic Episcopal Museum

Background imageEarthen Collection: Ancient kasbah town of Ait Benhaddou on a former Caravan Route beside the Ouarzazate River

Ancient kasbah town of Ait Benhaddou on a former Caravan Route beside the Ouarzazate River, often used as a film location, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Morocco, North Africa, Africa


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Earthen, a word that evokes images of nature's raw beauty and the timeless connection between humans and the earth. From the enchanting Grasmere Rush Festival to the historic Potters Quarter, earthen elements are woven into our lives in countless ways. In faraway lands, nestled amidst the breathtaking Calchaqui Valleys of Tucuman, Argentina stands the magnificent Bodega "Las Arcas de Tolombon" winery. Its main facade pays homage to Timbuktu, an African city steeped in rich history and culture. This architectural masterpiece seamlessly blends tradition with innovation. Delving into literature, we encounter La Fontaine's fables where an earthen pot meets an iron pot. Through this tale, we learn about humility and strength coexisting harmoniously - a lesson as old as time itself. The artistry of construction is not lost on us either. Detailed lithographs reveal intricate reservoirs being built with care and precision - a testament to human ingenuity harnessing the power of earth for practical purposes. Traveling back through time, we stumble upon model horses crafted from earthenware around 2000 BC. These delicate artifacts transport us to ancient civilizations that revered both form and function in their creations. Colored engravings depict exquisite earthenware throughout history - vessels that have stood witness to countless stories unfolding within their walls. As we journey closer to home, we discover remarkable forts like Lisburn's earthen fort on the Lagan River or Donaghmore's majestic Mount. These structures embody resilience and protection while blending seamlessly with their natural surroundings. And let us not forget Roughfort in Co Antrim or Ardglass' Bellas Tower - testaments to man-made wonders rising from humble beginnings rooted deep within Mother Earth herself. Earthen whispers tales of heritage preserved through generations; it speaks volumes about our innate connection with nature's gifts. It reminds us to cherish the beauty of simplicity and find solace in the earth's embrace.