Water Carrier Collection

A water carrier, itinerant merchant posing with his equipment
LSE4329501 A water carrier, itinerant merchant posing with his equipment, a kind of tank box and a container uses as a measure and cup, in Roustchouk (Romania)

Ugandan children fetching water, Masindi, Uganda, Africa

Near Yokohama, Japan, 1870 (watercolour)
7341539 Near Yokohama, Japan, 1870 (watercolour) by Butt, James Henry (fl.1868); 17.2x12.4 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: Lt)

An engraving depicting a water carrier from Mexico City, 19th century
5311188 An engraving depicting a water carrier from Mexico City, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1835); Universal History Archive/UIG.

History of indigenous peoples: Anasazi women (Ancetre des Pueblo) carrying water at the top of a mesa
NWI4895289 History of indigenous peoples: Anasazi women (Ancetre des Pueblo) carrying water at the top of a mesa. 19th century coloring engraving.; (add.info.: History of indigenous peoples)

American Indians: Dogs pulling travois to carry water to Indian women in the western plains
NWI4898284 American Indians: Dogs pulling travois to carry water to Indian women in the western plains. Colouring engraving of the 19th century.; (add.info.: American Indians)

Young girl from Nuremberg wearing jugs and a betail driver, 16th century - Maiden from Nuremberg carrying pails
NWI4956704 Young girl from Nuremberg wearing jugs and a betail driver, 16th century - Maiden from Nuremberg carrying pails

A Garden in the Holy Land - Engraving by Gabry, from The Book of Perfumes by Eugene Rimmel (1820-1887), England
FLO4689443 A Garden in the Holy Land - Engraving by Gabry, from The Book of Perfumes by Eugene Rimmel (1820-1887), England, 1865 - A garden in the holy land - Woodcut engraving by W

Photography of a water carrier in studio, 1860
LUX4711150 Photography of a water carrier in studio, 1860; (add.info.: Photography of a water carrier in studio, 1860); Photo © Lux-in-Fine.

The Water Carrier (recto), c. 1815-16 (pen and brown ink over black and red chalk and watercolor)
8736083 The Water Carrier (recto), c. 1815-16 (pen and brown ink over black and red chalk and watercolor) by Gericault, Theodore (1791-1824); Private Collection; (add.info)

An engraving depicting an Egyptian water carrier with a skin bottle, 19th century
5311187 An engraving depicting an Egyptian water carrier with a skin bottle, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1851); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Village of El Paso, Texas, USA, beginning of the 19th century
NWI4967490 Village of El Paso, Texas, USA, beginning of the 19th century.; (add.info.: Village of El Paso, Texas, USA, beginning of the 19th century.); Photo © North Wind Pictures.

A woman wearing a jug of water. 12th century Greek manuscript
GIA5036442 A woman wearing a jug of water. 12th century Greek manuscript.; (add.info.: A woman wearing a jug of water. 12th century Greek manuscript.); © Giancarlo Costa.

People of Egypt: Water-Carrier, Sakka (colour litho)
8674024 People of Egypt: Water-Carrier, Sakka (colour litho) by Thackeray, Lance (fl.1901 d.1916); Private Collection; (add.info.: Water-Carrier, Sakka)

Banks of river Nile in Egypt, c.1900 (print)
7293044 Banks of river Nile in Egypt, c.1900 (print); (add.info.: Geography. Egypt. Women draws water from Nile River. Illustration, Germany, ca 1900.); Photo: © Archives Charmet.

Paris. Water sellers ijn front the fountain of Place Chatelet (engraving)
CUL4892700 Paris. Water sellers ijn front the fountain of Place Chatelet (engraving) by Unknown Artist; (add.info.: Paris)

Moses and the daughters of Jethro. From the serie the Story of Moses, 16th century (wool and silk)
CUL4909338 Moses and the daughters of Jethro. From the serie the Story of Moses, 16th century (wool and silk); 339x308 cm; (add.info.: MOSES (13th C. BC)

American Hispano couple (latino), Juan with a sombrero and Juanita with a jug of water, in a street
NWI4890772 American Hispano couple (latino), Juan with a sombrero and Juanita with a jug of water, in a street, south-western state of the United States (California, New Mexico, or Texas)

The Philippines (colour litho)
8633156 The Philippines (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Philippines. Illustration for The Children's Friend (1900).); © Look and Learn.

Water-carrier of Cairo (engraving)
8658522 Water-carrier of Cairo (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Water-carrier of Cairo)

Glasgow, sign painter and water carrier
5616656 Glasgow, sign painter and water carrier; (add.info.: 19th century illustration of a Glasgow, sign painter and water carrier, in Scotland. 01/01/1837); Universal History Archive/UIG.

An engraving depicting a Palace water cart, 19th century
5311186 An engraving depicting a Palace water cart, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1813); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Femme druse (Lebanon) - Druze woman of Lebanon wearing a tantour headdress with scarf, over skirts and trousers
FLO4724249 Femme druse (Lebanon) - Druze woman of Lebanon wearing a tantour headdress with scarf, over skirts and trousers, carrying water jugs - Handcoloured woodcut by S.B

Un porter d'eau et sa barrel, un remouleur et une raccomodeuse de bas a sa etal et deux nonnes des Siseurs de la
FLO4718483 Un porter d'eau et sa barrel, un remouleur et une raccomodeuse de bas a sa etal et deux nonnes des Siseurs de la Charite - Eau forte d'une illustration par Victor Auver

Costumes of mandarins (civil servants) from Tonkin (Indochina, Vietnam) and below
FLO4634156 Costumes of mandarins (civil servants) from Tonkin (Indochina, Vietnam) and below, of a man of the nobility of Malaysia and a young Malaysian woman, wearing water containers

The Zion Gate, or Gate of the Prophet David (engraving)
8638827 The Zion Gate, or Gate of the Prophet David (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Zion Gate, or Gate of the Prophet David)

Eastern water carriers in front of a well. Painting by Hippolyte Lazerges (1817-1887)
JEB4893951 Eastern water carriers in front of a well. Painting by Hippolyte Lazerges (1817-1887) 1879 Oil on wood cm 47,5x65 Mandatory mention

British tourists, from Victorian era, with donkey backs, going to a picnic on the pyramids (Egypt), around 1850
NWI4884923 British tourists, from Victorian era, with donkey backs, going to a picnic on the pyramids (Egypt), around 1850

Water carrier at the well of Jerusalem Painting by Emile Loubon (1809-1863) 1849 Dim
JEB4848351 Water carrier at the well of Jerusalem Painting by Emile Loubon (1809-1863) 1849 Dim. 74x133 cm Mandatory mention: Collection foundation regards of Provence

A water carrier in Egypt - Photograph second half of the 19th century
CSO4984588 A water carrier in Egypt - Photograph second half of the 19th century -; (add.info.: A water carrier in Egypt - Photograph second half of the 19th century -); Photo © DDF

Egypt, Cairo: Cook Cruise, Nile, European Quarter, Water Carrier, 1900 - Shops: Jean Philippe Beinisch
LUX4778615 Egypt, Cairo: Cook Cruise, Nile, European Quarter, Water Carrier, 1900 - Shops: Jean Philippe Beinisch; (add.info.: Egypt, Cairo: Cook Cruise, Nile, European Quarter, Water Carrier)

Capital letters Plate in "Picturesque alphabet or New informative and picturesque alphabet", 1892 (engraving)
DUV4220565 Capital letters Plate in "Picturesque alphabet or New informative and picturesque alphabet", 1892 (engraving); 27x17.5 cm; (add.info)

Capital letters Plate in "Picturesque alphabet or New informative and picturesque alphabet", 1892 (engraving)
DUV4220438 Capital letters Plate in "Picturesque alphabet or New informative and picturesque alphabet", 1892 (engraving); 27x17.5 cm; (add.info)

Egyptian captain in turban smoking the pipe and water carrier serving him
FLO4634892 Egyptian captain in turban smoking the pipe and water carrier serving him. Lithography for the book: " Galerie complete en tableaux fideles des peuples d'Afrique" by

The book of Kalila wa Dimna, miniature, 14th century
AIS5389814 The book of Kalila wa Dimna, miniature, 14th century; Bayerische Staatsbibliothek, Munich, Germany; (add.info)

Tunis water-carriers, 1864. Creator: Joseph Austin Benwell
Tunis water-carriers, 1864. 'The group represented in our Engraving under this title is from a sketch by an artist who recently visited Tunis and thence went overland to Egypt

View of the Inside Gate at Bangalore, Mysore, 1794. Creator: Robert Home
View of the Inside Gate at Bangalore, Mysore, 1794

Moorish Fountain, Algiers, 1858. Creator: Unknown
Moorish Fountain, Algiers, 1858. In all Mohammedan cities fountains are very numerous and picturesque, and often magnificent

Sketches at Gibraltar, 1876. Creator: Unknown
Sketches at Gibraltar, 1876. Engraving from a sketch by...a valued correspondent and amateur artist, Major W. O. Carlile, R.A...Eggs; Chickens; Milkman; Water Carriers; Spanish Caleche; Spanish Women

Peasant Woman with Jar, 1852-1866. Creator: Paul Gavarni
Peasant Woman with Jar, 1852-1866

Milkmaids on the Riverbank, Folio from a Rasikapriya (The Connoisseur's Delights), c1650. Creator: Unknown
Milkmaids on the Riverbank, Folio from a Rasikapriya (The Connoisseur's Delights), c1650

Women of Kassala carrying water; A journey through Soudan and Western Abyssinia... 1875. Creator: Unknown
Women of Kassala carrying water; A journey through Soudan and Western Abyssinia, with Reminiscences of Captivity, 1875. From, Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates

A Young Rider Approaches a Water Reservoir, c1750. Creator: Unknown
A Young Rider Approaches a Water Reservoir, c1750

Girl carrying Water, c.1855-1860. Creator: Jean Francois Millet
Girl carrying Water, c.1855-1860

Mexican Water-Carrier (Aguador); A Zigzag Journey through Mexico, 1875. Creator: Unknown
Mexican Water-Carrier (Aguador); A Zigzag Journey through Mexico, 1875. From Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London] and Galpin

Water carrier, 1840-1879. Creator: Emile Prisse D'Avennes
Water carrier, 1840-1879

Desert landscape with water carriers, 1919. Creator: Marius Bauer
Desert landscape with water carriers, 1919

Bou-Zarea (Algeria), 1890. Creator: Henry Brokman
Bou-Zarea (Algeria), 1890

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In the heart of Masindi, Uganda, a group of determined Ugandan children can be seen carrying water from a nearby source. Their struggle for survival is beautifully captured in this artwork by Christian Krohg, showcasing the harsh realities faced by many in Africa. As we delve deeper into the collection of Waldeck's original artwork depicting Mesoamerica, we come across an intriguing print from 1831. It showcases the strength and resilience of individuals who carry water as their daily task, highlighting its importance in sustaining life. The significance of water becomes even more apparent when we stumble upon a tea canister made of silver dating back to 1768-1769. This exquisite piece reminds us that access to clean drinking water has been valued throughout history. Moving away from artifacts and into architecture, we encounter the impressive Pegoes aqueduct. Stretching over 6 kilometers long, it stands as a testament to human ingenuity and engineering skills dedicated to providing essential water resources. Our journey takes an artistic turn with Planyidera's marble sculpture titled "Water Carrier. " The detailed bust captures both the physical strain and emotional depth associated with this role. Its presence serves as a reminder that those who bear this responsibility are often unsung heroes within their communities. Shifting gears once again, we explore Alphabet francais's engravings where letters K and L depict "Kabyles" – perhaps referring to Kabyle women known for their expertise in fetching water. These engravings shed light on cultural practices surrounding water collection and highlight its universal nature across different societies. Lastly, our exploration concludes with letters C and D representing "Hunting" and "Devotion. " While seemingly unrelated at first glance, these engravings remind us that access to clean water is not only crucial for survival but also plays a vital role in various aspects of life – whether it be sustaining livelihoods or enabling religious rituals.