Meltwater Collection

Lake in Early Spring, 1910s. Artist: Purvitis, Vilhelms (1872-1945)
Lake in Early Spring, 1910s. From a private collection

Spring Waters (Maestoso), 1910. Artist: Purvitis, Vilhelms (1872-1945)
Spring Waters (Maestoso), 1910. Found in the collection of the State Art Museum of Republic Latvia, Riga

Blue glacial ice inside an ice cave, Tongass National Forest, Alaska, USA
Blue glacial ice is exposed inside an ice cave at the terminus of Mendenhall Glacier, Mendenhall Lake, Tongass National Forest; Alaska, United States of America

Freshwater from a stream tumbles down a rocky cliff face forming a beautiful waterfall in a wild California forest

River patterns from melting glacier. Olfusa river, Southwest Iceland, July 2009

Mendenhall Glacier Falls

Icebergs on glacial meltwater under Mount Edith Cavell, Jasper National Park, Alberta, Canada. Date: 25-05-2021

Blue ice and meltwater at the toe of the Athabasca Glacier, Jasper National Park, Alberta, Canada Date: 25-05-2021

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Glacier snout of Schlatenkees. The Schlatenkees is one of the biggest glaciers in Austria and retreating rapidly. Glacial till, moraine debris and roche moutonnee are visible. East Tyrol, Austria

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reflection of Mount Hoher Zaun and Mount Schwarze Want in a pond in late fall, Hohe Tauern National Park. East Tyrol, Austria. Date: 22/01/2009

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The water of the creek Gschloessbach. The Gschloessbach has its source in the glacier Viltragenkees which is the reason for its sediment load and its yellow white color

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The glacier snout with ice cave of Viltragenkees in the National Park Hohen Tauern. Viltragenkees is showing signs of rapid retreat. The glacier foreland shows fresh moraine till

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The cascades in the valley of river Isel in fall, national park Hohe Tauern. East Tyrol, Austria. Date: 22/01/2009

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The cascades in the valley of river Isel in fall, national park Hohe Tauern. East Tyrol, Austria. Date: 22/01/2009

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The cascades in the valley of river Isel in fall, national park Hohe Tauern. East Tyrol, Austria. Date: 22/01/2009

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The cascades in the valley of river Isel in fall, national park Hohe Tauern. East Tyrol, Austria. Date: 22/01/2009

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The cascades of river isel called Umbalfaelle in fall in the national park Hohe Tauern. East Tyrol, Austria. Date: 22/01/2009

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The cascades of river isel called Umbalfaelle in fall in the national park Hohe Tauern. East Tyrol, Austria. Date: 22/01/2009

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Lake Simonysee and the glacier Simonykees in the National Park Hohe Tauern which is retreating rapidly. Mountain peaks from left to right: Vordere Gubach Spitze, Hintere Gubachspitze

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meltwater channel and creek on the surface of glacier Pasterze near Grossglockner. Meltwater and rain water form a drainage pattern on the surface of the glacier. Austria. Date: 22/01/2009

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meltwater channel and creek on the surface of glacier Pasterze near Grossglockner. Meltwater and rain water form a drainage pattern on the surface of the glacier. Austria. Date: 22/01/2009

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meltwater channel and creek on the surface of glacier Pasterze near Grossglockner. Meltwater and rain water form a drainage pattern on the surface of the glacier. Austria. Date: 22/01/2009

Spring thaw, 1921 (oil on canvas)
5906535 Spring thaw, 1921 (oil on canvas) by Sundt-Ohlsen, Thoralv (1884-1948); 96x128 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Varlosning); Photo © O. Vaering

Icebergs on glacial meltwater under Mount Edith Cavell, Jasper National Park, Alberta, Canada

Spring landscape, 1890s. Creator: Yendogurov, Ivan Ivanovich (1861-1898)
Spring landscape, 1890s. Private Collection

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Canada, Alberta, Waterton Lakes NP. Red Rock Canyon at Waterton Lakes National Park. Meltwater from a glacier runs through the canyon, The red rock is argillite which contains oxidized iron

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Canada, Alberta, Waterton Lakes NP, Red Rock Canyon at Waterton Lakes National Park. The red rock is argillite which contains oxidized iron, Meltwater from a glacier runs through the canyon

Iceland, abstract ice, ash and meltwater flume on the Solheimajokull Glacier

Canada, British Columbia, Joffre Lakes Provincial Park. Meltwater stream flows past wildflowers into Upper Joffre Lake

Early Spring, 1905. Artist: Kryzhitsky, Konstantin Yakovlevich (1858-1911)
Early Spring, 1905. Found in the collection of the State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

Spring Thaw, 1887. Found in the collection of Nationalmuseum Stockholm

Vallinkoski, 1914. Private Collection

Spring day. Found in the Collection of State Museum of Architecture, History and Art, Vladimir

Spring, 1881. Found in the collection of State A. Radishchev Art Museum, Saratov

Imatra, 1912. Artist: Rylov, Arkadi Alexandrovich (1870-1939)
Imatra, 1912. Found in the collection of the Regional Art Museum, Simferopol

Winter Landscape. Artist: Kryzhitsky, Konstantin Yakovlevich (1858-1911)
Winter Landscape. From a private collection

Early spring, 1911. Artist: Halonen, Pekka (1865-1933)
Early spring, 1911. Found in the collection of Espoon modernin taiteen museo

Meltwater, 1933. Artist: Bogdanov-Belsky, Nikolai Petrovich (1868-1945)
Meltwater, 1933. From a private collection

Early Spring, 1926. Artist: Zhukovsky, Stanislav Yulianovich (1873-1944)
Early Spring, 1926. From a private collection

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Meltwater from the Franz Josef Glacier flows into the Tasman Sea in New Zealand

Scree from the surrounding mountains with the Matterhorn in the background at Zermatt, Switzerland

Aerial View Of Taku River And Hole In The Wall Glacier, Inside Passage, Alaska

Aerial View Of Herbert Glacier And Herbert River As It Winds Its Way Down From The Juneau Icefield Through The Tongass National Forest In Southeast, Alaska

Meltwater Raging Through The Morley River Canyons Sunset, Yukon

Meltwater Creating Mini Waterfall, Along Haines Highway, Northern British Columbia

People Tent Camping At The Shoup Glacier Overlook, Shoup Bay State Marine Park, Prince William Sound, Southcentral Alaska

Waterfall of creek Plimabach in valley martelltal with colorfull larch trees larix decidua in fall
Waterfall of creek Plimabach in valley martelltal with colorful larch trees larix decidua in fall. South Tyrol, Italy

The glacier snout with ice cave of Viltragenkees in the National Park Hohen Tauern. Viltragenkees is showing signs of rapid retreat. The glacier foreland shows fresh moraine till

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"Meltwater: Nature's Artistry Unveiled" In the serene landscape of early spring, Vilhelms Purvitis captures the ethereal beauty of a lake adorned with meltwater. The painting from the 1910s transports us to a time when nature awakens, and the glistening waters reflect the promise of new beginnings. Journeying to Southwest Iceland in July 2009, we witness mesmerizing river patterns formed by melting glaciers. The Olfusa River flows gracefully, carving its path through rugged terrain, and is a testament to the ever-changing nature of our planet, where ice transforms into liquid artistry. Underneath Mount Edith Cavell in Jasper National Park, Alberta, Canada on May 25th, 2021, icebergs float majestically on glacial meltwater. This breathtaking scene reminds us of both the grandeur and fragility of our icy landscapes. As these frozen giants surrender their form to water's embrace, they create an awe-inspiring spectacle that captivates all who behold it. Further along in Jasper National Park lies Athabasca Glacier's toe—a place where blue ice meets meltwater. Here on May 25th, 2021, we are treated to a visual symphony as vibrant hues dance amidst crystal-clear streams, and is an enchanting display that demonstrates how even within seemingly barren landscapes lie hidden treasures waiting to be discovered. The accompanying DDE numbers serve as reminders that these moments captured are not just fleeting instances but part of an intricate tapestry woven by nature itself—each one unique and deserving recognition for its contribution to Earth's ever-evolving story. Meltwater whispers tales untold; it carries history within its currents while shaping future landscapes with every drop released from icy confines. Let us cherish these glimpses into its transformative power and find inspiration in its ability to create masterpieces wherever it flows.