Water Well Collection (page 2)

Travel views of Cuba and Guatemala, between 1899 and 1926. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Travel views of Cuba and Guatemala, between 1899 and 1926. Communal water supply

Travel views of Cuba and Guatemala, between 1899 and 1926. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Travel views of Cuba and Guatemala, between 1899 and 1926. Communal water supply

Travel views of Cuba and Guatemala, between 1899 and 1926. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Travel views of Cuba and Guatemala, between 1899 and 1926. Communal water supply

Travel views of Cuba and Guatemala, between 1899 and 1926. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Travel views of Cuba and Guatemala, between 1899 and 1926. Communal water supply

Antoine Lumière painting portrait of posing man, 1905. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
Antoine Lumie`re [Lumiere] painting portrait of posing man, 1905

Esquisse pour la mairie de Saint-Maur-des-Fossés : Les fiançailles, 1883. Creator: Paul Albert Baudouin
Esquisse pour la mairie de Saint-Maur-des-Fosses : Les fiancailles, 1883

September, late 17th century. Creator: Lodovico Mattioli
September, late 17th century

Madonna and Child at a Fountain, 1501. Creator: Master MZ
Madonna and Child at a Fountain, 1501

Aines armen man khind fiel... c. 1503. Creator: Master of the Legend Scenes
Aines armen man khind fiel... c. 1503

Madonna and Child at a Fountain, 1501. Creator: Master MZ
Madonna and Child at a Fountain, 1501

Samarian Woman at the Well. Creator: Jan Saenredam
Samarian Woman at the Well

Rebecca at the Well, c. 1745. Creator: Joseph Wagner
Rebecca at the Well, c. 1745

"Beacon Hill House, " Arthur Curtiss James house, Beacon Hill Road, Newport, Rhode Island, 1917. House Architecture: Howells & Stokes, 1910. Landscape is Frederick Law Olmsted Jr

Probably Thomas Jefferson Coolidge Jr. House, Manchester by the Sea, Massachusetts, c1920. House architect: Charles McKim, 1902

The manners and customs of the Burmans - A wash and brush up in the Market-place... 1886. Creator: Unknown
The manners and customs of the Burmans - A wash and brush up in the Market-place, Mandalay, 1886. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume 33. January to June, 1886"

Studies of a Well and Wooden Trough, c. 1870-1900. Creator: Enoch Wood Perry
Studies of a Well and Wooden Trough, c. 1870-1900

"Brookside, " William Hall Walker house, Brookside Road, Great Barrington, Massachusetts, c1916. House Architecture: Carre`re & Hastings

Mangohick Village house, Mangohick Village, King William County, Virginia, 1935. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
Mangohick Village house, Mangohick Village, King William County, Virginia, 1935

The Samaritan woman standing at the well, Christ seated next to her pointing to the right, ... 1610. Creator: Anon
The Samaritan woman standing at the well, Christ seated next to her pointing to the right, after Annibale Caracci, 1610

Une moria a Bordiquier (Italie), 1873. Creator: Adolphe Appian
Une moria a Bordiquier (Italie), 1873

The Artesian well of Grenelle, (Place de Breteuil), c1880. Creator: Unknown
The Artesian well of Grenelle, (Place de Breteuil), c1880

Chien et mouton dans un paysage, between 1765 and 1770. Creator: Jean Baptiste Marie Huet
Chien et mouton dans un paysage, between 1765 and 1770

Paysage rustique, between 1765 and 1770. Creator: Jean Baptiste Marie Huet
Paysage rustique, between 1765 and 1770

"The Russian Serf", painted by Joseph J. Jenkins - from the Exhibition of the Society of... 1854
"The Russian Serf", painted by Joseph J. Jenkins - from the Exhibition of the Society of Painters in Water-colours, 1854

At the Dram Well, 17th century. Creator: Unknown
At the Dram Well, 17th century

Sappers repairing the road between Schumla and Varna, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Sappers repairing the road between Schumla and Varna, 1854. British soldiers during the Crimean War. The fortified town of Schumla, now Shumen in Bulgaria, was strategically important

Christ and the Woman of Samaria, 18th century. Creator: Francesco Fontebasso
Christ and the Woman of Samaria, 18th century

Well, Center County, Oklahoma, belonging to tenant farmer, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Well, Center County, Oklahoma, belonging to tenant farmer

Ri: The Well Curb, from the series "Tales of Ise in Fashionable Brocade Pictures (Furyu...c.1772/73)
Ri: The Well Curb, from the series "Tales of Ise in Fashionable Brocade Pictures (Furyu nishiki-e Ise monogatari)", Japan, c. 1772/73

Cherry Well on the Benkei Moat outside Sakurada (Soto Sakurada Benkeibori sakura...c. 1843/47. Creator: Ando Hiroshige)
Cherry Well on the Benkei Moat outside Sakurada (Soto Sakurada Benkeibori sakura no i), from the series "Famous Places in the Eastern Capital (Toto meisho)", c. 1843/47

Christ and the Samaritan Woman, from A Life, 1884. Creator: Max Klinger
Christ and the Samaritan Woman, from A Life, 1884

Water supply in Escalante, Utah, 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Water supply in Escalante, Utah

The Capture of a Swarm of Bees in a Farmyard, 1578/1605. Creator: Joannes Stradanus
The Capture of a Swarm of Bees in a Farmyard, 1578/1605

Sharecropper boy near Chesnee, South Carolina, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Sharecropper boy near Chesnee, South Carolina

Well and old plantation smokehouse, Chesnee, South Carolina, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Well and old plantation smokehouse. Chesnee, South Carolina

Water supply near Hartwell, Georgia, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Water supply near Hartwell, Georgia

Home of tenant farmer near Newport, Oklahoma, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Home of tenant farmer near Newport, Oklahoma

One of a Texas sharecropper's ten children, Hall County, Texas, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
One of a Texas sharecropper's ten children. Hall County, Texas

Christ and the Woman of Samaria, n.d. Creator: Jacob de Wit
Christ and the Woman of Samaria, n.d

Schleswig-Holstein War - Burning of the Lesser Camp, at Kochendorf, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Schleswig-Holstein War - Burning of the Lesser Camp, at Kochendorf, 1850. "The heavy firing at Eckernforde, to the east

Home of Texas sharecropper, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Home of Texas sharecropper. He has ten children. [Note well in angle of house]

Well, 2nd half of 19th century. Creator: Mikhail Znamensky
Well, 2nd half of 19th century. From a collection of 239 drawings and illustrations which include drawings of artifacts from archaeological finds in the territory of West Siberia, sketches of nature

"The Day Dream", by J. Hill, in the Exhibition of the Society of British Artists, 1862. Creator: W Thomas
"The Day Dream", by J. Hill, in the Exhibition of the Society of British Artists, 1862. Engraving of a painting

India, Rajasthan, Jaipur, Amber, Amber Fort

Montgomery, Alabama, USA fountain and downtown cityscape at twilight

Water well, Montepulciano, Tuscany, Italy

Water well in the historic village of Montepulciano, Italy

Advertisement for Peek Freans Biscuits, late 19th century

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"Discovering the Essence of Life: The Water Well" Step into the enchanting world of water wells, where history and culture intertwine to quench our thirst for knowledge. From the vibrant colors of "The Running Well Teahouse, Otsu" to the timeless elegance of the Kelmscott Press edition's title page, these captivating images transport us through time. In St. Jean de Cole, a picturesque village comes alive as an old well stands proudly against the backdrop of Le Chateau de la Marthonie. Its presence reminds us of a bygone era when wells were not only sources of sustenance but also symbols of community unity. Venice beckons with its scenic views adorned by stone water wells known as vera da pozzo. Whether in a bustling square or within a tranquil courtyard, these architectural marvels serve as reminders that even in this floating city, access to clean water has always been essential. Journeying further east to Jaipur's Amber Fort in Rajasthan, India, we encounter traditional step wells that have stood tall for centuries. These intricate structures not only provided life-giving water but also served as gathering places for social interactions and spiritual contemplation. From Italy's Sienna to New Mexico's Plaza Costilla and Pie Town, we witness how water wells have shaped communities across continents. They become meeting points where stories are shared and connections are forged amidst their humble surroundings. Artistic depictions take us back in time; Leon Davent's masterpiece "Rebecca and Eliezer at the Well" transports us to biblical times when love blossomed near these vital sources. Meanwhile, vintage advertisements like Peek Freans Biscuits remind us that even commercial endeavors found inspiration from these age-old symbols. Water wells stand as silent witnesses to our collective journey through time—a testament to human ingenuity and resilience. As we draw inspiration from their rich history and cultural significance today let us remember that the essence of life flows freely from these humble sources.