Gush Collection

Oil well, 19th century
Oil well. Crude oil erupting from a wellhead in a 19th-century oil field. The wellhead is the structure used to contain and pump oil as it reaches the surface from deep underground, often, as here

The Linn Pool (oil on canvas)
3822387 The Linn Pool (oil on canvas) by MacGeorge, William Stewart (1861-1931); 99.5x125 cm; Calderdale Museums Service, West Yorkshire, UK; eCalderdale Borough Council; English, out of copyright

Posforth Ghyll, Bolton Woods (oil on canvas)
3822397 Posforth Ghyll, Bolton Woods (oil on canvas) by Mellor, William (c.1851-1931); 28.7x44 cm; Calderdale Museums Service, West Yorkshire, UK; eCalderdale Borough Council; English

The Great Geysir, South Iceland, 1849 (oil on canvas)
MGS225689 The Great Geysir, South Iceland, 1849 (oil on canvas) by Fairless, Thomas Kerr (1825-53); 91.5x71 cm; Private Collection; eMichael Graham-Stewart; British, out of copyright

Old Water Mill, North Devon (oil on canvas)
3822377 Old Water Mill, North Devon (oil on canvas) by Lee, Frederick Richard (1798-1879); 134x194.5 cm; Calderdale Museums Service, West Yorkshire, UK; eCalderdale Borough Council; English

The Falls by Sunrise with the spray cloud rising 1, 200 feet, 1865 (colour print)
STC423837 The Falls by Sunrise with the spray cloud rising 1, 200 feet, 1865 (colour print) by Baines, Thomas (1820-75); Private Collection; (add.info.: T. Baines delt_T. Picken, lith)

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Scaleber Force waterfall near Settle in the Yorkshire Dales National Park

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Scaleber Force waterfall near Settle in the Yorkshire Dales National Park

Firehole Falls along the Firehole River in Yellowstone National Park; Wyoming, USA
Firehole Falls along the Firehole River in Yellowstone National Park; Wyoming, United States of America

Godafoss Waterfall, Fossholl, Nordurland Eystra, Iceland
Godafoss Waterfall of the Skjalfandafljot River; Fossholl, Nordurland Eystra, Iceland

Waterfalls in the rugged countryside, Iceland
Waterfalls cascading over the cliffs in the rugged countryside; Iceland

Old Faithful erupting into the air against a blue sky, Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, USA
Old Faithful erupting from the earths crust sending jets of water and steam into the air against a bright blue sky, Yellowstone National Park; Wyoming, United States of America

Palouse Falls surrounded by ancient basalt rock on the Palouse River, Washington, USA
Overview of the Palouse Falls surrounded by basalt rock, a remnant of ancient glacial floods and lying on the Palouse River within the Palouse Falls State Park; Washington, United States of America

Clepsydra Geyser erupting into the air under grey clouds, Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, USA
Clepsydra Geyser erupting the earths crust sending jets of water and steam into the air under a grey, cloudy sky in Yellowstone National Park; Wyoming, United States of America

Thailand, Kanchanaburi Province, Erawan National Park, One Of The Falls From The 7-Tiered Erawan Waterfall

Hawaii, Maui, Hana Highway, Cascading Waterfall In Lush Tropical Rainforest

USA, Hawaii Islands, Big Island, View Of Misty Falls; Akaka Falls State Park

Thailand, Mae Hong Song Province, Mae Surin National Park, Maekutlong Waterfall

Thailand, tributary falls; Mae Hong Son Province, View of Pha Sua Waterfall

Hawaii Maui, Makena, Waterfall, Maui Prince Hotel Courtyard

Beehive Geyser, Upper Geyser Basin, Yellowstone National Park, United States Of America In The Late 19Th Century. From North America, Published 1883

Elowah Falls, Columbia River Gorge, Oregon, Usa

Woodland Waterfall, Usa

A Kayaker Explores A Melt Stream Gushing From Beneath Mendenhall Glacier, Mendenhall Lake, Tongass National Forest, Juneau, Alaska

Rock sculpturing by the Galana River at Lugard Falls in Tsavo East National Park. The falls are named after Lord Lugard who, as a young army captain, journeyed through the region in 1890

The dramatic Awash Falls are situated in the Awash National Park. The huge volume of water from one of Ethiopias largest rivers drops over a series of falls as it enters a large gorge

The gushing of water from the smitten rock - Exodus 17. circa 1690

Happy Families Playing Cards - Mr Water the Turncock. late 19th century

Allegory of the Hebrew Bible, print maker: Abraham Dircksz Santvoort, Joannes Maire, 1650

Ducklings discover how to use a tap

water dripping from a tap
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Solanos staff produces a spring
In Mexico, Francisco Solano strikes his staff into the ground and, lo! a spring of water gushes out

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"Gush: A Journey Through Nature's Powerful Flow" In the 19th century, the world witnessed a remarkable transformation with the discovery of oil wells. These towering structures stood as testaments to human ingenuity and marked a new era in energy production. Meanwhile, in Iceland, nature showcased its own breathtaking spectacle at Gullfoss Waterfall. The cascading waters plunged down with such force that it seemed like an unstoppable gush from Mother Earth herself. Artists captured these awe-inspiring moments on canvas, immortalizing them for generations to come. "The Linn Pool" and "Posforth Ghyll, Bolton Woods" depicted tranquil scenes where water gently flowed through picturesque landscapes. But not all artworks portrayed serene settings; some artists sought to capture the raw power of water. In "The Great Geysir, " South Iceland erupted into life as boiling water shot up into the sky, leaving viewers mesmerized by its sheer force. Moving away from paintings, a color print titled "The Falls by Sunrise with the spray cloud rising 1, 200 feet" transported us to another world altogether. Here we could almost feel the mist on our skin as we marveled at nature's grandeur. Water has always been associated with life-giving properties and spiritual significance. From biblical tales like "The gushing of water from the smitten rock" to playful depictions like Mr Water the Turncock in Happy Families Playing Cards - it is clear that humans have long recognized its importance. Photographs also played their part in capturing these extraordinary moments throughout history. GRH12119013 and GRH12119012 showed us glimpses of hidden gems tucked away in remote corners of our planet – reminding us how fortunate we are to witness such wonders firsthand or through imagery. Finally, Firehole Falls roared along Yellowstone National Park's Firehole River in Wyoming, USA – yet another testament to nature's unyielding power.