Cataract Collection

The waterfall of Amida behind the Kiso Road, c1832. (1925). Artist: Hokusai
The waterfall of Amida behind the Kiso Road, c1832. After a colour woodcut by Katsushika Hokusai (1760-1849). Original work housed in The British Museum

John Ruskin, 1853-1854, (1944). Creator: John Everett Millais
John Ruskin, 1853-1854, (1944). Portrait of English artist, critic and author John Ruskin (1819-1900), by his friend John Everett Millais

Iguazu Falls, Brazil, South America

Sunset over the magnificent Victoria Falls. The Falls are more than a mile wide and are one of the worlds greatest natural wonders

Victoria Falls of the Zambezi River, on the border between Zambia and Zimbabwe, 1900
Victoria Falls on the Zambezi River, on the border between Zambia and Zimbabwe, Africa, 1900. Scottish missionary and explorer David Livingstone (1813-1873)

Heart of the Andes, 1859. Creator: Frederic Edwin Church
Heart of the Andes, 1859

Pobjoy Cataract seven-cylinder radial engine

Hackfall, Yorkshire, c1809. Creator: Letitia Byrne
Hackfall, Yorkshire, c1809. View of an area also called Hackfall Wood, which includes grottos, surprise views, waterfalls, a fountain and several follies

Leda and the Swan, 1770. Creator: Salomon Gessner
Leda and the Swan, 1770

Niagara Falls Date: 1950

Powerscourt Waterfall, Co. Wicklow, c1910. [J. Lizars, Glasgow, c1910]

Pilgrims Bathing in Roben Waterfall, c1827. Pilgrims are taking a ritual bath before visiting the shrine at Oyama. Katsushika Hokusai (1770-1849) Japanese artist and printmaker

Dos Hermanos Waterfalls, Iguazu Falls, Argentina, South America

Missouri River, below Great Falls, Montana, c1897. Creator: Unknown
Missouri River, below Great Falls, Montana, c1897. Named by William Clark of the Lewis and Clark Expedition in 1805, most water is now diverted to a hydroelectric plant at the Ryan Dam

Africa, Ethiopia, Blue Nile River, Cataract. Tisisat Falls, near lake Tana, source of the Nile

Aswan, Egypt - Cataract Hotel
The Cataract Hotel, Aswan, Egypt

Forest Scene, c. 1655. Creator: Jacob van Ruisdael
Forest Scene, c. 1655

Niagara, 1872. Creator: Samuel Valentine Hunt
Niagara, 1872. View of Niagara Falls on the border between Canada and the USA. Frontispiece to " Picturesque America; or, The Land We Live In. Vol. I", edited by William Cullen Bryant. [D

Waterfall on Clapgate Beck, near Richmond, York, late 18th-early 19th century. Creator
Waterfall on Clapgate Beck, near Richmond, York, late 18th-early 19th century. River view in North Yorkshire

Fall of Water down Hudswell Scar, near Richmond, York, 19th century? Creator: Unknown
Fall of Water down Hudswell Scar, near Richmond, York, 19th century? Waterfall in the Yorkshire Dales

Cachoeira no Rio Dourado (Lencoes), 1895. Artist: Axel Frick
Cachoeira no Rio Dourado (Lencoes), 1895. (Waterfall on the Golden River), From Sao Paulo by Gustavo Koenigswald. [S. Paulo, 1895]

Uldra, The Scandinavian Spirit of the Rainbow in the Waterfall, 1884, (1917). Artist: George Frederick Watts
Uldra, The Scandinavian Spirit of the Rainbow in the Waterfall, 1884, (1917). Painting held at Watts Gallery, Guildford, Surrey. From Bibbys Annual 1917, [J. Bibby & Sons, Liverpool, 1917]

Eye surgery, conceptual artwork
Eye surgery. Conceptual artwork of a human eye with a windscreen wiper being used to produce clear vision. This represents the correction of conditions such as a cataract (cloudiness of the eyes lens)

A Mountain Torrent, 1910. Artist: Harold Sutton Palmer
A Mountain Torrent, 1910. From The British Isles in Pictures, by H. Clive Barnard, M.A. D.Lit. [A. & C. Black, Limited, London, 1910]

An engraving depicting an operation to remove a cataract: a hook was used to elevate tissue
5311413 An engraving depicting an operation to remove a cataract: a hook was used to elevate tissue and the threaded needle inserted

Cataract of the Nile River near Alexandria, 1841
3480444 Cataract of the Nile River near Alexandria, 1841; (add.info.: Cataract of the Nile River near Alexandria, Egypt 1841)

Rocky Landscape with Waterfall, 1859. Creator: Markus Larsson
Rocky Landscape with Waterfall, 1859

Southern landscape with hikers, 1803. Creator: Louis Belanger
Southern landscape with hikers, 1803

The Cascade, mid-late 19th century. Creator: Gustave Courbet
The Cascade, mid-late 19th century

Poetry and Poets, 1800s. Creator: Francisco Goya
Poetry and Poets, 1800s. Poetry is symbolised by a woman with a lyre. She is seated near the top of Mount Helicon, abode of the muses, goddesses of poetry

Sketch for The Water Sprite, late 19th-early 20th century. Creator: Ernst Josephson
Sketch for The Water Sprite, late 19th-early 20th century

Rocky Landscape;Mountain Landscape with Travellers, 1613-1616. Creators: Joos de Momper, the younger
Rocky Landscape;Mountain Landscape with Travellers, 1613-1616

The Kegon, 1865. Creator: Unknown
The Kegon, 1865

Kirifuri Waterfall, 1865. Creator: Unknown
Kirifuri Waterfall, 1865

Bunyarrambite Waterfalls, near Melbourne, 1858. Creator: Unknown
Bunyarrambite Waterfalls, near Melbourne, 1858. These falls are 300 feet in height, and are situated on the Yarram creek of the River Goulburn, rather more than eighty miles from Melbourne

The Canadian Red River Exploring Expedition - Kakabika (or Grand Falls), Kaminitiquia River... 1858 Creator: Unknown
The Canadian Red River Exploring Expedition - Kakabika (or Grand Falls), Kaminitiquia River, Lake Superior, 1858. Mr. Dawson...ascertained their actual altitude to be 119 feet 6 inches...Kakabika

The Canadian Red River Exploring Expedition - Great Falls on Little Dog River... 1858. Creator: Unknown
The Canadian Red River Exploring Expedition - Great Falls on Little Dog River, at Great Dog Portage, 1858. The Falls in the accompanying Sketch, by Mr. Fleming, assistant to Mr

The Vöring Foss on the Hardanger Fjord, in Norway, 1858. Creator: M. Jackson
The Voring Foss on the Hardanger Fjord, in Norway, 1858. Travel in Scandinavia. Should you be proceeding to Norway, a steamer leaves twice a week for Gottenburg and Christiania; but it is a long

Ottawa, the Proposed Capital of Canada, 1858. Creator: Unknown
Ottawa, the Proposed Capital of Canada, 1858. The selection of this place as the seat of Government for Canada has not proved satisfactory

Lumbering in New Brunswick - Driving Logs down the Falls of the St. John, 1858. Creator: Unknown
Lumbering in New Brunswick - Driving Logs down the Falls of the St. John, [Canada], 1858. The lumbering business is the leading element of wealth in the province; and the sawmills

Waterfall in Småland, 1856. Creator: Markus Larsson
Waterfall in Smaland, 1856

Mountainous Landscape with a Waterfall, 1803. Creator: Louis Belanger
Mountainous Landscape with a Waterfall, 1803

Landscape Near Tivoli. Study, 1844. Creator: Joseph Magnus Stäck
Landscape Near Tivoli. Study, 1844

Landscape with views through the cave, from c.1635 until 1635. Creator: Jan Asselijin
Landscape with views through the cave, from c.1635 until 1635

Landscape with Rustics and Cattle, 1768. Creator: Elias Martin
Landscape with Rustics and Cattle, 1768

Landscape with Cattle, 1785. Creator: Elias Martin
Landscape with Cattle, 1785

Landscape with a Waterfall and Cattle, 1768. Creator: Elias Martin
Landscape with a Waterfall and Cattle, 1768

Landscape with Waterfall from the Canton of Uri, Switzerland, 1858. Creator: Johan Edvard Bergh
Landscape with Waterfall from the Canton of Uri, Switzerland, 1858

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"Cataract: Nature's Majestic Display of Power and Beauty" Experience the awe-inspiring beauty of cataracts captured through art and photography from around the world. From Hokusai's depiction of the magnificent waterfall of Amida behind the Kiso Road in 1832 to John Everett Millais' portrayal of Iguazu Falls in Brazil, South America, these masterpieces transport us to breathtaking landscapes. In 1853-1854, John Ruskin marveled at the grandeur of nature as he observed a cataract, beautifully brought to life by Millais. Meanwhile, Frederic Edwin Church's "Heart of the Andes" takes us on a journey to witness a sunset over Victoria Falls, where cascading waters create an ethereal spectacle. Letitia Byrne invites us into Hackfall, Yorkshire in 1809 with her artwork capturing its enchanting cataracts amidst lush greenery. Salomon Gessner's "Leda and the Swan" transports us back to ancient times when waterfalls were revered for their mythical allure. Jacob van Ruisdael's forest scene from 1655 showcases how even within dense woodlands, they can emerge with their captivating force. Moving forward in time, Niagara Falls captivates our imagination with its timeless beauty dating back to 1950. The Missouri River below Great Falls is immortalized by an unknown artist in Montana during the late nineteenth century. George Frederick Watts introduces Uldra - The Scandinavian Spirit of Rainbow - who dances amidst waterfalls with radiant colors that mesmerize all who behold them. Lastly, Powerscourt Waterfall in Co. Wicklow circa 1910 reminds us that even closer to home we can find stunning nature's power unleashed through cascading waters. Join us on this visual journey as we celebrate these natural wonders known as cataracts – where water meets gravity and creates an extraordinary display that leaves us in awe of the world's beauty.