Oil Industry Collection (page 2)

Floating off JLP01_08_099168
Graythorp, Hartlepool. An aerial view of Graythorp I floating in the flooded basin of the dry dock at Graythorp, with the dock gates removed prior to the launch of the oil platform

Graythorp basin JLP01_08_093188E
Graythorp, Hartlepool. A view over the basin at Graythorp, showing in situ fabrication being carried out on the flotation tanks for an oil platform

Graythorp basin JLP01_08_093188D
Graythorp, Hartlepool. A view over the basin at Graythorp, showing in situ fabrication being carried out on the flotation tanks for an oil platform

An oil pump is seen at sunset outside Vaudoy-en-Brie, near Paris, France April 23, 2018. REUTERS/Christian Hartmann

Oil facilities are seen on Lake Maracaibo in Lagunillas, Venezuela May 24, 2018. Picture taken May 24, 2018. REUTERS/Isaac Urrutia

Oil pumps are seen at sunset outside Vaudoy-en-Brie, near Paris, France April 23, 2018. REUTERS/Christian Hartmann

An oil pumpjack is seen at Lake Maracaibo in Lagunillas, Venezuela May 24, 2018. Picture taken May 24, 2018. REUTERS/Isaac Urrutia

Old batteries are stacked at an urban mining plant in Gunsan, South Korea, April 2, 2018. Picture taken on April 2, 2018. REUTERS/Kim Hong-Ji

The Wider Image: Trump move stirs debate over Utah monuments
Oil pumpjacks are seen near Aneth, Utah, U.S. October 29, 2017. REUTERS/Andrew Cullen SEARCH " CULLEN BEARS" FOR THIS STORY. SEARCH " WIDER IMAGE" FOR ALL STORIES

Pump jacks operate at sunset in Midland, Texas, U.S. February 11, 2019. Picture taken February 11, 2019. REUTERS/Nick Oxford

Oil pump jacks work at sunset near Midland, Texas, U.S. August 21, 2019. Picture taken August 21, 2019. REUTERS/Jessica Lutz

Drilling rigs operate at sunset in Midland, Texas, U.S. February 13, 2019. Picture taken February 13, 2019. REUTERS/Nick Oxford

Professor Benjamin Silliman, between 1855 and 1865. Creator: Unknown
Prof. Sillman [sic], between 1855 and 1865. [Professor of chemistry at Yale University; instrumental in developing the oil industry]

Dancers; The Tango, (gouache with oil on paper)
653229 Dancers; The Tango, (gouache with oil on paper) by Scheiber, Hugo (1873-1950); 42x67.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Dancers; The Tango. Hugo Scheiber (1873-1950)

Illuminated Aarchitecture, Newcastle, NSW
fuel and power generation, concepts and topics, illuminated, architecture, ideas, pacific ocean, water, waterfront, no people, factory, newcastle, oil industry, tank, storage, horizontal, panoramic

Portrait of Benjamin Silliman, Jr. (1816-1885), Before 1885. Creator: Unknown
Portrait of Benjamin Silliman, Jr. (1816-1885), Before 1885

Oil wells, Moreni, Romania (b / w photo)
821499 Oil wells, Moreni, Romania (b/w photo) by Romanian School (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Oil wells, Moreni, Romania.); Look and Learn / Elgar Collection

The Land of Oil, Exterior of an Oil-Working (engraving)
1611663 The Land of Oil, Exterior of an Oil-Working (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Land of Oil, Exterior of an Oil-Working)

Oil wells of Baku (chromolitho)
968432 Oil wells of Baku (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Oil wells of Baku)

Transporting naptha by camel at Baku (chromolitho)
968431 Transporting naptha by camel at Baku (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Transporting naptha by camel at Baku)

Mineral oils (chromolitho)
972124 Mineral oils (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mineral oils. Educational card.); © Look and Learn

The Gordon Oil-Wells, Canada West (engraving)
1099069 The Gordon Oil-Wells, Canada West (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Gordon Oil-Wells, Canada West)

The Land of Oil, Transport of Barrels on Oil Creek (engraving)
1611662 The Land of Oil, Transport of Barrels on Oil Creek (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Land of Oil, Transport of Barrels on Oil Creek)

Oil wells, Baicoi, Romania (coloured photo)
821500 Oil wells, Baicoi, Romania (coloured photo) by Romanian School (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Oil wells, Baicoi, Romania.); Look and Learn / Elgar Collection

Oil Refining, Whiting, Indiana, 1915. Creator: Joseph Pennell
Oil Refining, Whiting, Indiana, 1915

Ras Tanura
An aerial view of one of the residential compounds housing oil workers at Ras Tanura on the Persian Gulf, Saudi Arabia, circa 1955. (Photo by Evans/Three Lions/Getty Images)

Black Gold
circa 1930: Oil gushing out of a pipe on an oilfield in the U.S.A. (Photo by Keystone/Getty Images)

Layers Under the Sea

Map illustrating the Operations in the Persian Gulf, First World War, 1915, (c1920)....showing the British oil pipe guarded against the Turkish attacks and the advance up the Tigris to Amara

British oil pipeline in the Middle East, First World War, 1915, (c1920). Creator: Unknown
British oil pipeline in the Middle East, First World War, 1915, (c1920). Map illustrating the Operations in the Persian Gulf; showing the British oil pipe guarded against the Turkish attacks

Bottlenose dolphin (Tursiops truncatus) playing in the waves of an oil tanker, Port Aransas, Texas, USA

Aramco Headquarters
An aerial view of the offices of the Arabian American Oil Company (Aramco, now Saudi Aramco) in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, circa 1955. (Photo by Evans/Three Lions/Getty Images)

Oil Fields
circa 1864: Oil Creek Valley, from the McLintock Farm in Pennsylvania. (Photo by Three Lions/Getty Images)

Ebano bitumen stored at Elizabeth Wharf, Limehouse, London, c1900
Barrels of Ebano bitumen stored at Elizabeth Wharf, Limehouse, London, c1900. The Ebano Oil Company imported bitumen from Mexico

Lord Bearsted, 1922. Artist: William Newenham Montague Orpen
Lord Bearsted, 1922. Portrait of Marcus Samuel, Lord Bearsted, British businessman and founder of the Shell Transport and Trading Company. He was Lord Mayor of London in 1902-1903

EH Harriman, American railway executive, 1901. Edward Henry Harriman (1848-1909) became President of the Southern Pacific Railroad in 1901

John D Rockefeller, American tycoon and philanthropist, in his later years, 20th century. Rockefeller (1839-1937) made his fortune in the petroleum industry

Construction of deep sea inspection chambers, Markham & Co, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, 1966. A welder at work on a deep sea inspection chamber being built for the North Sea oil industry

A petrochemical plant towering over residential housing, Baglan Bay, Wales, 1975. By the late 1960s British Petroleums (BP) plant at Baglan Bay, near Swansea

The Nobel Brothers Petroleum Company in Baku, Second Half of the 19th cen. Private Collection

Oil, 2. - Controlling a Gusher, U. S. A. 1928
Oil, 2. - Controlling a Gusher, U.S.A. 1928. From Players Cigarettes - Products of the World: A Series of 50 [John Player & Sons, London, 1928]

Filling a shell with nitro-glycerine, oil field in Pennsylvania, USA, early 20th century(?). Preparatory to shooting the well. Stereoscopic card. Detail

Railway and motor routes and pipelines, Syrian desert, 1937. Artist: Emery Walker Ltd
Railway and motor routes and pipelines, Syrian desert, 1937. A print from The Syrian Desert: Caravans, Travel and Exploration, by Christina Phelps Grant, A & C Blacks Ltd, London, 1937

American tycoon John D Rockefeller and his wife arriving at Cleveland, Ohio, 1912 (1951). Rockefeller (1839-1937) made his fortune in the petroleum industry

The Nobel Brothers Petroleum Company in Baku, 1890s. Private Collection

Oil wells at Baku on the Caspian Sea, Russia, c1890. Artist: Dmitri Ivanovich Yermakov
Oil wells at Baku on the Caspian Sea, Russia, c1890. By the beginning of the 20th century, the area around Baku, in modern Azerbaijan, was producing almost half the worlds oil

Oil extraction in Baku, Russia, c1903-c1906. By the beginning of the 20th century, the area around Baku, in modern Azerbaijan, was producing almost half the worlds oil

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The oil industry, a captivating blend of art and innovation, has shaped landscapes and economies for decades. From the towering oil rigs that dot the horizon to the mesmerizing artwork inspired by this powerful industry, its influence is undeniable. In a retro-style desert scene, an old gas station stands proudly amidst saguaro cacti, reminding us of the rich history behind each drop of liquid gold. Meanwhile, a bottlenose dolphin gracefully dances in the waves created by an imposing oil tanker in Port Aransas – a juxtaposition between nature's beauty and man's quest for energy. A meticulously crafted model of the Murchison North Sea Oil Rig showcases human ingenuity at its finest. This miniature marvel serves as a testament to our ability to conquer even the harshest environments in search of precious resources. As night falls over the North Sea, an eerie glow emanates from an offshore oil rig. The relentless drilling continues under moonlit skies while workers navigate through challenging conditions with unwavering determination. Across continents, an oil rig emerges from Wyoming's savannah like a modern-day monument. It symbolizes America's pursuit of energy independence and highlights how this industry connects nations across borders. Looking back into history reveals John D Rockefeller – an American industrialist whose name became synonymous with wealth and power during the late 19th century. His legacy still resonates today as we witness his profound impact on shaping not only businesses but entire industries. Amidst it all stand countless barrels filled with black gold - symbols of both prosperity and controversy. These vessels hold within them not just fuel but also stories of triumphs and struggles that have defined generations. The world may debate its environmental impact or seek alternative sources; however, there is no denying that the oil industry remains integral to our daily lives. Its presence looms large on land and sea alike – forever etched into our collective consciousness as one of humanity's most significant endeavors.