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River System Collection

The river system, a magnificent force of nature that intertwines with the threads of history and art

Background imageRiver System Collection: Barming Bridge, 19th century (Watercolour)

Barming Bridge, 19th century (Watercolour)
7261325 Barming Bridge, 19th century (Watercolour) by Noble, Richard Pratchett (fl.1821-60); 18x26.5 cm; Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery, Kent, UK; (add.info.: Barming Bridge, Maidstone, Kent)

Background imageRiver System Collection: Hampton Court Bridge (litho)

Hampton Court Bridge (litho)
7188372 Hampton Court Bridge (litho) by Luker, William (1820-92); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hampton Court Bridge)

Background imageRiver System Collection: Waterloo Bridge. Effect of Fog, 1903 (oil on canvas)

Waterloo Bridge. Effect of Fog, 1903 (oil on canvas)
7215321 Waterloo Bridge. Effect of Fog, 1903 (oil on canvas) by Monet, Claude (1840-1926); State Hermitage Museum, St. Petersburg, Russia; (add.info.: CLAUDE MONET (1840-1926) Waterloo Bridge

Background imageRiver System Collection: Church Pool, Bettws-y-coed (oil)

Church Pool, Bettws-y-coed (oil)
7064886 Church Pool, Bettws-y-coed (oil) by Parker, Henry (1858-1930); Private Collection

Background imageRiver System Collection: The fury of a swan (Colour Litho)

The fury of a swan (Colour Litho)
2809228 The fury of a swan (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The fury of a swan)

Background imageRiver System Collection: Jungle, rainforest, inner tropics

Jungle, rainforest, inner tropics, bromeliads, Amazon basin, river system, environment, climate, ecology, historical illustration 1885

Background imageRiver System Collection: Jungle, rainforest, inner tropics

Jungle, rainforest, inner tropics, Amazon basin, Mantiqueira Island, palm trees, river system, environment, climate, ecology, sailing boat, Marcoy, historical illustration 1885

Background imageRiver System Collection: Aerial view of the Santa Cruz River around El Calafate

Aerial view of the Santa Cruz River around El Calafate, Patagonia, Argentina, South America

Background imageRiver System Collection: The Baptism of the Eunuch, c. 1632 (oil on panel)

The Baptism of the Eunuch, c. 1632 (oil on panel)
7262155 The Baptism of the Eunuch, c.1632 (oil on panel) by Wet

Background imageRiver System Collection: Pastoral landscape with stream, fisherman and strollers, c. 1875-80 (oil on canvas)

Pastoral landscape with stream, fisherman and strollers, c. 1875-80 (oil on canvas)
7262806 Pastoral landscape with stream, fisherman and strollers, c. 1875-80 (oil on canvas) by Rousseau, Henri J.F

Background imageRiver System Collection: The Seine at Suresnes, c. 1911 (oil on canvas)

The Seine at Suresnes, c. 1911 (oil on canvas)
7262761 The Seine at Suresnes, c.1911 (oil on canvas) by Rousseau, Henri J.F. (Le Douanier) (1844-1910); 46.1x55.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: by Henri Rousseau (1844-1910))

Background imageRiver System Collection: Sisto bridge 1473 - 1479. Rome, Italy. (photo)

Sisto bridge 1473 - 1479. Rome, Italy. (photo)
7262431 Sisto bridge 1473 - 1479. Rome, Italy. (photo) by Pontelli, Baccio (c.1450-92); © Frank Buffetrille. All rights reserved 2022

Background imageRiver System Collection: The Mom in Distress! (colour litho)

The Mom in Distress! (colour litho)
2778359 The Mom in Distress! (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Mom in Distress)

Background imageRiver System Collection: An Original And Bold Incursion On Basso Piave (colour litho)

An Original And Bold Incursion On Basso Piave (colour litho)
2808728 An Original And Bold Incursion On Basso Piave (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: An Original And Bold Incursion On The Basso Piave)

Background imageRiver System Collection: Landscape in Crozant, c. 1898 (pastel on cream laid paper)

Landscape in Crozant, c. 1898 (pastel on cream laid paper)
5861778 Landscape in Crozant, c.1898 (pastel on cream laid paper) by Guillaumin, Jean Baptiste Armand (1841-1927); 44.5--66 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL

Background imageRiver System Collection: The Battle of Milvian Bridge, Victory of Constantine over Maxentius (oil on canvas)

The Battle of Milvian Bridge, Victory of Constantine over Maxentius (oil on canvas)
898875 The Battle of Milvian Bridge, Victory of Constantine over Maxentius (oil on canvas) by Tournier, Nicolas (1590-1638/9); Musee des Augustins, Toulouse

Background imageRiver System Collection: The baptism of Christ, detail (illustrated manuscript, 1330)

The baptism of Christ, detail (illustrated manuscript, 1330)
LRI4670636 The baptism of Christ, detail (illustrated manuscript, 1330) by Armenian School, (14th century); Armenian Museum, Isfahan

Background imageRiver System Collection: Ludwigshafen Am Rhein, c. 1910 (colour litho)

Ludwigshafen Am Rhein, c. 1910 (colour litho)
1729651 Ludwigshafen Am Rhein, c.1910 (colour litho) by German School, (20th century); (add.info.: Germany around 1910 Ludwigshafen-Am-Rhein (baviere palatinate Rhenan))

Background imageRiver System Collection: Sisto bridge 1473 - 1479. Rome, Italy. (photo)

Sisto bridge 1473 - 1479. Rome, Italy. (photo)
7262432 Sisto bridge 1473 - 1479. Rome, Italy. (photo) by Pontelli, Baccio (c.1450-92); © Frank Buffetrille. All rights reserved 2022

Background imageRiver System Collection: Otter Hunting, 18th century. 1792 (engraving)

Otter Hunting, 18th century. 1792 (engraving)
7235915 Otter Hunting, 18th century. 1792 (engraving) by Dodd, Daniel (fl.1760-90) (after); (add.info.: Otter hunting, 18th century)

Background imageRiver System Collection: Remagen, Germany (colour litho)

Remagen, Germany (colour litho)
1729656 Remagen, Germany (colour litho) by German School, (20th century); (add.info.: Germany Remagen)

Background imageRiver System Collection: Ziggurat of Marduk (Babel Tower) and the River Euphrates, Babylon, 1801 (colour engraving)

Ziggurat of Marduk (Babel Tower) and the River Euphrates, Babylon, 1801 (colour engraving)
1730079 Ziggurat of Marduk (Babel Tower) and the River Euphrates, Babylon, 1801 (colour engraving) by Biasioli, Angelo (1790-1830); (add.info.: Babylon in Mesopotamia)

Background imageRiver System Collection: A View near Francfurt upon the Main, 19th century (Pencil, Ink, Silk)

A View near Francfurt upon the Main, 19th century (Pencil, Ink, Silk)
7261437 A View near Francfurt upon the Main, 19th century (Pencil, Ink, Silk) by Moore, Ann (19th century); Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery, Kent

Background imageRiver System Collection: Single span railway bridge, 19th century (Pencil, Chalk)

Single span railway bridge, 19th century (Pencil, Chalk)
7261671 Single span railway bridge, 19th century (Pencil, Chalk) by British School, (19th century); 13x16.5 cm; Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery, Kent, UK; (add.info.: Single span railway bridge)

Background imageRiver System Collection: Landscape with river and cow, 1800-1930 (Watercolour)

Landscape with river and cow, 1800-1930 (Watercolour)
7261402 Landscape with river and cow, 1800-1930 (Watercolour) by Brown, A (19th-20th century); 24.5x35 cm; Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery, Kent

Background imageRiver System Collection: Maidstone Archbishops Palace and Bridge, 1851 (Pencil)

Maidstone Archbishops Palace and Bridge, 1851 (Pencil)
7261375 Maidstone Archbishops Palace and Bridge, 1851 (Pencil) by British School, (19th century); 62x48 cm; Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery, Kent

Background imageRiver System Collection: Railway Bridge designed by Gustave Eiffel, over the Garabit Viaduct (b / w photo)

Railway Bridge designed by Gustave Eiffel, over the Garabit Viaduct (b / w photo)
1729039 Railway Bridge designed by Gustave Eiffel, over the Garabit Viaduct (b/w photo) by French Photographer

Background imageRiver System Collection: The Medway below Maidstone, 1852 (Watercolour)

The Medway below Maidstone, 1852 (Watercolour)
7261556 The Medway below Maidstone, 1852 (Watercolour) by British School, (19th century); Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery, Kent, UK; (add.info.: The Medway below Maidstone)

Background imageRiver System Collection: River Landscape, 19th century (Watercolour)

River Landscape, 19th century (Watercolour)
7261435 River Landscape, 19th century (Watercolour) by Raubarham (19th century); Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery, Kent

Background imageRiver System Collection: East Farleigh Church, 19th century (Watercolour)

East Farleigh Church, 19th century (Watercolour)
7261340 East Farleigh Church, 19th century (Watercolour) by Noble, Richard Pratchett (fl.1821-60); 24.5x34 cm; Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery, Kent, UK; (add.info.: East Farleigh Church)

Background imageRiver System Collection: Haiti, 1879 (engraving)

Haiti, 1879 (engraving)
1729007 Haiti, 1879 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); (add.info.: Haiti, 1879 : la ravine (mangrove), gravure Haiti, 1879, engraving)

Background imageRiver System Collection: Landscape with Windmill, 19th century (Watercolour)

Landscape with Windmill, 19th century (Watercolour)
7261710 Landscape with Windmill, 19th century (Watercolour) by Ellis, E (19th century); 23x63.7 cm; Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery, Kent, UK; (add.info.: Landscape with Windmill)

Background imageRiver System Collection: Landscape with stream, 1810-65 (Watercolour)

Landscape with stream, 1810-65 (Watercolour)
7261681 Landscape with stream, 1810-65 (Watercolour) by Pretty, Edward (1792-1865); Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery, Kent, UK; (add.info.: Landscape with stream)

Background imageRiver System Collection: Landscape with Windmill, 1810-65 (Watercolour)

Landscape with Windmill, 1810-65 (Watercolour)
7261666 Landscape with Windmill, 1810-65 (Watercolour) by Pretty, Edward (1792-1865); Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery, Kent, UK; (add.info.: Landscape with Windmill)

Background imageRiver System Collection: Maidstone Church, 1744-1817 (Pencil)

Maidstone Church, 1744-1817 (Pencil)
7261276 Maidstone Church, 1744-1817 (Pencil) by Hearne, Thomas (1744-1817); Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery, Kent, UK; (add.info.: Maidstone Church, Maidstone, Kent; Drawing)

Background imageRiver System Collection: Frederickstad on the Eider, Denmark, 1831 (Watercolour)

Frederickstad on the Eider, Denmark, 1831 (Watercolour)
7261273 Frederickstad on the Eider, Denmark, 1831 (Watercolour) by Ince, Joseph Murray (1806-59); 19x32.2 cm; Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery, Kent, UK; (add.info.: Frederickstad on the Eider)

Background imageRiver System Collection: The border of the Loing in Moret, 1901 (oil on canvas)

The border of the Loing in Moret, 1901 (oil on canvas)
7262410 The border of the Loing in Moret, 1901 (oil on canvas) by Pissarro, Camille (1830-1903); 46x54.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: by Camille Pissarro (1830-1903))

Background imageRiver System Collection: Benedictine Abbey of Melk on the Danube, 1838 (engraving)

Benedictine Abbey of Melk on the Danube, 1838 (engraving)
7262309 Benedictine Abbey of Melk on the Danube, 1838 (engraving) by Unknown Artist

Background imageRiver System Collection: Neuhaus Castle on the Danube, 1838 (engraving)

Neuhaus Castle on the Danube, 1838 (engraving)
7262308 Neuhaus Castle on the Danube, 1838 (engraving) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); 9.5x14.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Caption Schloss Neuhaus an der Donau in Ober-Oesterreich, Aus d)

Background imageRiver System Collection: Blenheim, 1836 (engraving)

Blenheim, 1836 (engraving)
7262298 Blenheim, 1836 (engraving) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); 9.2x14.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Captions Blenheim and Aus d. Kunstanst. D. Bibliogr. Instit. In Hildbh)

Background imageRiver System Collection: Tharand, 1839 (engraving)

Tharand, 1839 (engraving)
7262292 Tharand, 1839 (engraving) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); 10.1x15.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Captions The Apartment of Michel Angelo and Aus d. Kunstanst. D. Bibliogr. Instit)

Background imageRiver System Collection: The Ferdinands Bridge in Vienna, 1838 (engraving)

The Ferdinands Bridge in Vienna, 1838 (engraving)
7262285 The Ferdinands Bridge in Vienna, 1838 (engraving) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); 9.7x15.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Captions Die Ferdinand s-Brucke in wien and Aus d. Kunstanst)

Background imageRiver System Collection: Aylesford on the Medway, 1879 (Watercolour)

Aylesford on the Medway, 1879 (Watercolour)
7261488 Aylesford on the Medway, 1879 (Watercolour) by Goodwin, Albert (1845-1932); 32x49.5 cm; Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery, Kent, UK; (add.info.: Aylesford on the Medway, near Maidstone, Kent)

Background imageRiver System Collection: Birds Eye View of Philadelphia, c. 1850 (colour litho)

Birds Eye View of Philadelphia, c. 1850 (colour litho)
7262118 Birds Eye View of Philadelphia, c.1850 (colour litho) by Bachmann, John (fl.1850-77); 55.9x76.2 cm; Free Library of Philadelphia; (add.info.: Drawn from nature and on stone by J)

Background imageRiver System Collection: Landscape with wooden bridge, 1810-65 (Pencil)

Landscape with wooden bridge, 1810-65 (Pencil)
7261715 Landscape with wooden bridge, 1810-65 (Pencil) by Pretty, Edward (1792-1865); Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery, Kent, UK; (add.info.: Landscape with wooden bridge)

Background imageRiver System Collection: Ruins of a cathedral, 1810-65 (Pencil)

Ruins of a cathedral, 1810-65 (Pencil)
7261705 Ruins of a cathedral, 1810-65 (Pencil) by Pretty, Edward (1792-1865); Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery, Kent, UK; (add.info.: Ruins of a cathedral)

Background imageRiver System Collection: Idwall, North Wales, 1850-1900 (Watercolour)

Idwall, North Wales, 1850-1900 (Watercolour)
7261371 Idwall, North Wales, 1850-1900 (Watercolour) by Wimperis, Edmund Morison (1835-1900); 33.5x50.5 cm; Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery, Kent, UK; (add.info.: Idwall)

Background imageRiver System Collection: Maidstone 1760, 1801-1760 (Watercolour)

Maidstone 1760, 1801-1760 (Watercolour)
7261293 Maidstone 1760, 1801-1760 (Watercolour) by Shrubsole, William George (1856-89); Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery, Kent, UK; (add.info.: Taken after Francis Groves Print of Maidstone 1760)

Background imageRiver System Collection: Sunset on the River Medway, 1850-1911 (Watercolour)

Sunset on the River Medway, 1850-1911 (Watercolour)
7261522 Sunset on the River Medway, 1850-1911 (Watercolour) by Stewart, James Lawson (19th century); 11x22.5 cm; Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery, Kent

Background imageRiver System Collection: The Veteran Cave, 1844 (engraving)

The Veteran Cave, 1844 (engraving)
7262274 The Veteran Cave, 1844 (engraving) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); 11.0x15.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Captions The Veteran Cave, in Syrmia and DVII)

Background imageRiver System Collection: Tower on a cliff, 1810-65 (Watercolour)

Tower on a cliff, 1810-65 (Watercolour)
7261695 Tower on a cliff, 1810-65 (Watercolour) by Pretty, Edward (1792-1865); Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery, Kent, UK; (add.info.: Tower on a cliff)

Background imageRiver System Collection: Landscape with Watermill, 1810-65 (Pencil)

Landscape with Watermill, 1810-65 (Pencil)
7261680 Landscape with Watermill, 1810-65 (Pencil) by Pretty, Edward (1792-1865); Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery, Kent, UK; (add.info.: Landscape with watermill)

Background imageRiver System Collection: River Boat in China, November, 1793 (Watercolour)

River Boat in China, November, 1793 (Watercolour)
7261500 River Boat in China, November, 1793 (Watercolour) by Alexander, William (1767-1816); 14.9x8.3 cm; Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery, Kent, UK; (add.info.: River Boat in China)

Background imageRiver System Collection: Chinese barges of the Embassy passing through a sluice on the Grand Canal

Chinese barges of the Embassy passing through a sluice on the Grand Canal
7261484 Chinese barges of the Embassy passing through a sluice on the Grand Canal, 1793 (Watercolour) by Alexander, William (1767-1816); 30.5x45.4 cm; Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery, Kent

Background imageRiver System Collection: Chinese scene (Temple and Shinsan), 1793 (Watercolour)

Chinese scene (Temple and Shinsan), 1793 (Watercolour)
7261408 Chinese scene (Temple and Shinsan), 1793 (Watercolour) by Alexander, William (1767-1816); 17.2x22.2 cm; Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery, Kent

Background imageRiver System Collection: Maidstone, 1835 (Pencil, Chalk)

Maidstone, 1835 (Pencil, Chalk)
7261319 Maidstone, 1835 (Pencil, Chalk) by Harding, James Duffield (1798-1863); 35x22 cm; Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery, Kent, UK; (add.info.: Maidstone, Kent, 1835; Drawing; Harding)

Background imageRiver System Collection: Vignette View of Maidstone from the south, 19th century (Watercolour)

Vignette View of Maidstone from the south, 19th century (Watercolour)
7261296 Vignette View of Maidstone from the south, 19th century (Watercolour) by Alfred Brothers (1826-1912); 15.5x23.5 cm; Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery, Kent

Background imageRiver System Collection: Landscape with mallard ducks, 1874 (Watercolour)

Landscape with mallard ducks, 1874 (Watercolour)
7261292 Landscape with mallard ducks, 1874 (Watercolour) by Temple, Robert Scott (c.1850-1937); 32.5x49 cm; Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery, Kent

Background imageRiver System Collection: Fontana Dam, power to win, 1945 (poster)

Fontana Dam, power to win, 1945 (poster)
1977298 Fontana Dam, power to win, 1945 (poster) by American School, (20th century); (add.info.: WW2: Fontana Dam, Power to Win, Dam built by the Tennessee Valley Authority, 1945)

Background imageRiver System Collection: Reclining nude on a riverbank (oil on canvas)

Reclining nude on a riverbank (oil on canvas)
XPG366324 Reclining nude on a riverbank (oil on canvas) by Benner, Emmanuel (1836-96); Private Collection; (add.info.: by Emmanuel Benner (1836-96))

Background imageRiver System Collection: Landscape, river in foreground, 1860-91 (Watercolour)

Landscape, river in foreground, 1860-91 (Watercolour)
7261546 Landscape, river in foreground, 1860-91 (Watercolour) by Collier, Thomas (1840-91); 31.8x52.1 cm; Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery, Kent, UK; (add.info.: Landscape)

Background imageRiver System Collection: Allington Castle, 1800-65 (Watercolour)

Allington Castle, 1800-65 (Watercolour)
7261295 Allington Castle, 1800-65 (Watercolour) by Pretty, Edward (1792-1865); 32x47 cm; Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery, Kent, UK; (add.info.: Allington Castle, Maidstone, Kent)

Background imageRiver System Collection: Ghat Hurdwar, c. 1850

Ghat Hurdwar, c. 1850
7262317 Ghat Hurdwar, c.1850 by Metzeroth, Bernhard (1813-48); 10.9x16.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Bernhard Metzeroth (1813-1848) Caption Ghat Hurdwar, Aus d. Kunstanst. D. Bibliogr

Background imageRiver System Collection: Rouen, 1836 (engraving)

Rouen, 1836 (engraving)
7262307 Rouen, 1836 (engraving) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); 9.8x14.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Caption Rouen, Aus d. Kunstanst. D. Bibliogr. Instit. In Hildbh)

Background imageRiver System Collection: Florence, 1845 (engraving)

Florence, 1845 (engraving)
7262293 Florence, 1845 (engraving) by Parrot

Background imageRiver System Collection: Landscape with trees near lake, 1810-65 (Pencil)

Landscape with trees near lake, 1810-65 (Pencil)
7261719 Landscape with trees near lake, 1810-65 (Pencil) by Pretty, Edward (1792-1865); Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery, Kent, UK; (add.info.: Landscape with trees near lake)

Background imageRiver System Collection: Landscape with river or lake, 1810-65 (Watercolour)

Landscape with river or lake, 1810-65 (Watercolour)
7261694 Landscape with river or lake, 1810-65 (Watercolour) by Pretty, Edward (1792-1865); Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery, Kent, UK; (add.info.: Landscape with river or lake)

Background imageRiver System Collection: Landscape with man and cow on a bridge, 1810-65 (Watercolour)

Landscape with man and cow on a bridge, 1810-65 (Watercolour)
7261685 Landscape with man and cow on a bridge, 1810-65 (Watercolour) by Pretty, Edward (1792-1865); Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery, Kent, UK; (add.info.: Landscape with man and cow on a bridge)

Background imageRiver System Collection: Landscape with trees, 1810-65 (Watercolour)

Landscape with trees, 1810-65 (Watercolour)
7261684 Landscape with trees, 1810-65 (Watercolour) by Pretty, Edward (1792-1865); Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery, Kent, UK; (add.info.: Landscape with trees)

Background imageRiver System Collection: Landscape with figures, 1810-65 (Pencil)

Landscape with figures, 1810-65 (Pencil)
7261683 Landscape with figures, 1810-65 (Pencil) by Pretty, Edward (1792-1865); Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery, Kent, UK; (add.info.: Landscape with figures)

Background imageRiver System Collection: Landscape with church, 1810-65 (Pencil)

Landscape with church, 1810-65 (Pencil)
7261679 Landscape with church, 1810-65 (Pencil) by Pretty, Edward (1792-1865); Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery, Kent, UK; (add.info.: Landscape with church)

Background imageRiver System Collection: Landscape with bridge and cows, 1810-65 (Watercolour)

Landscape with bridge and cows, 1810-65 (Watercolour)
7261659 Landscape with bridge and cows, 1810-65 (Watercolour) by Pretty, Edward (1792-1865); Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery, Kent, UK; (add.info.: Landscape with bridge and cows)

Background imageRiver System Collection: Landscape with cows and horses, 1810-65 (Watercolour)

Landscape with cows and horses, 1810-65 (Watercolour)
7261651 Landscape with cows and horses, 1810-65 (Watercolour) by Pretty, Edward (1792-1865); Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery, Kent, UK; (add.info.: Landscape with cows and horses)

Background imageRiver System Collection: Landscape of trees and fields, 1810-65 (Watercolour)

Landscape of trees and fields, 1810-65 (Watercolour)
7261580 Landscape of trees and fields, 1810-65 (Watercolour) by Pretty, Edward (1792-1865); Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery, Kent, UK; (add.info.: Landscape of trees and fields)

Background imageRiver System Collection: Landscape with cows and figure, 1800-59 (Watercolour)

Landscape with cows and figure, 1800-59 (Watercolour)
7261489 Landscape with cows and figure, 1800-59 (Watercolour) by Cox, David (1783-1859); 8x14 cm; Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery, Kent

Background imageRiver System Collection: Chinese harbour scene, 1793 (Watercolour)

Chinese harbour scene, 1793 (Watercolour)
7261540 Chinese harbour scene, 1793 (Watercolour) by Alexander, William (1767-1816); 13.7x20 cm; Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery, Kent, UK; (add.info.: Chinese junks near a bridge)

Background imageRiver System Collection: Maidstone Bridge, 1800-50 (Watercolour)

Maidstone Bridge, 1800-50 (Watercolour)
7261519 Maidstone Bridge, 1800-50 (Watercolour) by Westall, William (1781-1850); 8.5x14 cm; Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery, Kent, UK; (add.info.: Maidstone Bridge, Kent; Watercolour; Westall)

Background imageRiver System Collection: View in Borrowdale, 1806, Afternoon (pencil and w / c)

View in Borrowdale, 1806, Afternoon (pencil and w / c)
BAL10305 View in Borrowdale, 1806, Afternoon (pencil and w/c) by Constable, John (1776-1837); 18.1x38.1 cm; Victoria & Albert Museum, London, UK

Background imageRiver System Collection: A Bridge at Borrowdale, 1806 (pencil and w / c)

A Bridge at Borrowdale, 1806 (pencil and w / c)
BAL8339 A Bridge at Borrowdale, 1806 (pencil and w/c) by Constable, John (1776-1837); Victoria & Albert Museum, London, UK

Background imageRiver System Collection: Waterscape with figures and a small boat, 1810-65 (Watercolour)

Waterscape with figures and a small boat, 1810-65 (Watercolour)
7261633 Waterscape with figures and a small boat, 1810-65 (Watercolour) by Pretty, Edward (1792-1865); Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery, Kent

Background imageRiver System Collection: Eton College, 1800-59 (Watercolour)

Eton College, 1800-59 (Watercolour)
7261451 Eton College, 1800-59 (Watercolour) by Cox, David (1783-1859); 19.5x29.5 cm; Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery, Kent, UK; (add.info.: Eton College, Berkshire; Watercolour; Cox)

Background imageRiver System Collection: Oriental houseboats, 1793 (Watercolour)

Oriental houseboats, 1793 (Watercolour)
7261404 Oriental houseboats, 1793 (Watercolour) by Alexander, William (1767-1816); 20.3x27.6 cm; Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery, Kent, UK; (add.info.: Oriental houseboats)

Background imageRiver System Collection: Nettlestead Church, Kent from Bow Bridge, 1800-65 (Watercolour)

Nettlestead Church, Kent from Bow Bridge, 1800-65 (Watercolour)
7261345 Nettlestead Church, Kent from Bow Bridge, 1800-65 (Watercolour) by Pretty, Edward (1792-1865); 32.3x47.4 cm; Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery, Kent, UK; (add.info.: Nettlestead Church)



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The river system, a magnificent force of nature that intertwines with the threads of history and art. From the tranquil Church Pool in Bettws-y-coed to the misty allure of Waterloo Bridge captured in "Effect of Fog, 1903, " these snapshots invite us to explore the diverse facets of rivers. In "The fury of a swan, " we witness an elegant creature asserting its dominance amidst flowing waters. Meanwhile, "Trades in Regency Ireland" paints a vivid picture of life along the riverbanks, where bleaching processes and salmon leaps shape livelihoods. "The Baptism of the Eunuch" transports us back to c. 1632, as oil on panel immortalizes this sacred act within a river's embrace. Yet not all scenes are serene; "The Costa Rica Train Disaster" reminds us that rivers can also bear witness to tragedy. As we delve into Russian humanity through lithographs depicting executed bodies fished out from Moscow's Volga River or encounter failed projects washed away by currents, we realize that rivers hold stories both beautiful and haunting. From sinking boats off Rovereto's shores during war times to exploring Sumatra's lush forests via lithographs, rivers carry us on journeys beyond our imagination. They become witnesses to historical events like "The war in China, " echoing broken armor sounds and cries of terror across their ancient bridges. Rivers connect civilizations throughout time—a lifeline for trade, transportation, and sustenance. Their ever-changing nature mirrors our own existence—sometimes calm and peaceful while other times turbulent and unpredictable. So let us cherish these intricate systems that have shaped landscapes and inspired artists for centuries—their waters flowing ceaselessly towards new horizons as they etch their mark upon our world with every twist and turn they take.

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