Caves Collection

Deux meres ( Two Mothers ), 1888. Artist: Leon-Maxime Faivre
Deux meres ( Two Mothers ), 1888. From the Musee d Orsay, Paris

Fingals Cave, showing basalt columns, Isle of Staffa, Inner Hebrides, Scotland, UK, June 2010

Lascaux cave painting Period: Paleolithic, c. 18, 000 years ago, Vezere Valley, Dordogne, France JFL00048
FL-3018 Lascaux cave painting Period: Paleolithic, c.18, 000 years ago Vezere Valley, Dordogne, France Ferrero Labat contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

A climber ascending a cave archway at Foxhole, Gower Peninsula, Wales, United Kingdom, Europe

West Wycombe Park, Bucks
The home of the Dashwood family. The notorious activities of Sir Francis Dashwood and the Hellfire club took place in the West Wycombe Caves

Lascaux cave painting, Bordeaux, France (photo)
KW1078074 Lascaux cave painting, Bordeaux, France (photo); (add.info.: Bordeaux, Gironde Department, Aquitaine, France. Exact facsimile of a painting from the Lascaux cave exhibited in the Musee d)

Old Wine Bottles
Old and mouldy... fine wines in old bottles, from the famous caves of the Tour d Argent restaurant in Paris, France. Date: 1930s

Picture No. 10766707
Australia - aboriginal rock painting of Kangaroos Date:

Nottingham Castle
Artist - Title: Nottingham Castle - Date: N/A - Original Medium and Size: Oil on Canvas 23 x 30.5

SPAIN. Santillana de Mar. Altamira Caves. Bison. Upper Paleolithic. Magdalenian. Cave

Flamborough Head
The North Landing, Flamborough Head, Yorkshire, England; the chalk cliff is riddled with former smuggling caves. Date: 1950s

Harrisons Cave, Barbados, West Indies, Caribbean, Central America

Jersey, Plemont Caves and Needle Rock, Channel Islands, England. Date between ca. 1890 and ca. 1900

Central America, Belize, Cayo, a guide escorts tourists into the Actun Tunichil Muknal (ATM) cave near Belmopan

Cave Cricket - Africa, underground caves and tunnels, spread to other places too
PM-10348 Cave Cricket - underground caves and tunnels Africa Phaeophilacris bredoides Pat Morris Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

View from the cliff over the slipway and cottages behind, Porthgwarra, Cornwall. Early 1900s
A view of fishing boats out of the water near the top of the slipway. The cottages can be seen behind, surrounded by small enclosed fields

Caves at Filey Brigg, North Yorkshire - Painted by landscape artist Alfred Robert Quinton for the Sevenoaks based publishing and printing company J. Salmon, and reproduced as a local view postcard

Poster, Caves of Remouchamps, Liege, Belgium Date: 1923

Matera, Basilicata, Italy, Europe. Sunrise in Matera

"Dover Stone Church, "Dover Plains, New York, 1847
1079329 " Dover Stone Church, " Dover Plains, New York, 1847 (graphite and white gouache on gray paper, mounted on card) by Durand

Sunrise at Grotta della Poesia, province of Lecce, Italy, Europe

Palaeolithic artwork on the roof of the Zoo Cave, Bhimbetka Caves, a large group of rock shelters in quartzitic sandstone in the hills above Obaidullaganj, south of Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh state

Painting with herdsman tending cattle on cave wall, Tassili Plateau, Algeria, North Africa, Africa

The Geyser, 1872. Creator: Harry Fenn
The Geyser, 1872. Hot springs in Weyers Cave, (later known as the Grand Caverns) in the town of Grottoes, Virginia, USA. From " Picturesque America; or, The Land We Live In

Troglodyte cave dwelling, Guadix, Andalusia, Spain

Palaeanthropus of Palestine
A reconstruction drawing of Palaeanthropus of Palestine based on discoveries made in the Valley of the Caves at the foot of Mount Carmel during an archaeological expedition led by Dorothy Garrod Date

Caves de J M Monmousseau at Montrichard
Labelling fine sparkling wine in the Wine Cellars of J M Monmousseau at Montrichard, Touraine Region Date: circa 1910s

Visitor beside one of the Buddha statues at the 5th Century Yungang Caves, a series of Buddhist grottoes

Blue glacial ice inside an ice cave, Tongass National Forest, Alaska, USA
Blue glacial ice is exposed inside an ice cave at the terminus of Mendenhall Glacier, Mendenhall Lake, Tongass National Forest; Alaska, United States of America

Sicily - Palermo Monte Pellegrino Saint Rosalies Chapel
Black and white Victorian lantern slide of the Chapel of Saint Rosalie. Saint Rosalie lived a hermit life in the caves of Mount Pallegrino

Jenolan Caves, New South Wales
Jenolan Caves House, Jenolan Caves, New South Wales, Australia

Grottes de Lacave, Dordogne, France, Europe

Caves at Dunhuang, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Gansu province, China, Asia

Speleothems, Davies Springs, Carlsbad Caverns National Park, UNESCO World Heritage Site, New Mexico, United States of America, North America

Playa de Cuevas del Mar, Llanes, Asturias, Spain

Phra Nang Beach seen from Phra nang Cave, Railay, Krabi, Thailand

Phra Nang Beach seen from Phra nang Cave, Railay, Krabi, Thailand

The Due Sorelle (Two Sisters) beach, Conero Riviera, Sirolo, Ancona province, Marche, Italy

Petroglyph dating from the Bronze Age, San Xurxo, Cotobade, Spain, 2000 BC (petroglyph)
AIS5355998 Petroglyph dating from the Bronze Age, San Xurxo, Cotobade, Spain, 2000 BC (petroglyph); © Iberfoto.

Prehistoric man, c.1880 (illustration)
8698400 Prehistoric man, c.1880 (illustration) by German School, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; (add.info.: History. Prehistory. Bear hunting)

Emma Hart, later Lady Hamilton (circa 1761-1815), 1785-86 (oil on canvas)
7337921 Emma Hart, later Lady Hamilton (circa 1761-1815), 1785-86 (oil on canvas) by Romney, George (1734-1802); 127x101.6 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

The Lydstep Cavern, Pembrokeshire, Wales
7243360 The Lydstep Cavern, Pembrokeshire, Wales.; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Lydstep Cavern, Pembrokeshire, Wales, seen here in the 19th century)

Odysseus and Polyphemos, king of the Cyclops, 1887
7125131 Odysseus and Polyphemos, king of the Cyclops, 1887; (add.info.: Odysseus and Polyphemos, king of the Cyclops. From A Popular History of Greece, published 1887.); Photo © Ken Welsh

The Triumph of Neptune and Amphitrite, 1630s (oil on copper, mounted on wood)
XOS5880013 The Triumph of Neptune and Amphitrite, 1630s (oil on copper, mounted on wood) by Francken, Frans II (1581-1642); 36.2x43.8 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Grotte et traversee du Glacier des Bossons (b/w photo)
8640719 Grotte et traversee du Glacier des Bossons (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Grotte et traversee du Glacier des Bossons)

The Chapel of Helena, Church of the Holy Sepulchre (engraving)
8638831 The Chapel of Helena, Church of the Holy Sepulchre (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Chapel of Helena, Church of the Holy Sepulchre)

Grotto of Antiparos, Greece (engraving)
8634953 Grotto of Antiparos, Greece (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Grotto of Antiparos, Greece. Illustration from Hellas)

Peeps into the life of early mankind (litho)
8676268 Peeps into the life of early mankind (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Peeps into the life of early mankind)

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Caves have long fascinated humans, offering a glimpse into the mysterious depths of our planet. From Fingal's Cave in Scotland to the Lascaux cave paintings in France, these natural wonders hold stories and secrets that span thousands of years. Fingal's Cave on the Isle of Staffa is a breathtaking sight, with its basalt columns creating a unique and awe-inspiring structure. It stands as a testament to the power and beauty of nature. Leon-Maxime Faivre's painting "Deux meres (Two Mothers)" transports us to another kind of cave - one filled with emotion and human connection. The artist captures the tender bond between two mothers, reminding us that they are also be places of warmth and love. The Paleolithic cave paintings found in Lascaux take us back in time, providing a window into prehistoric life. These ancient artworks showcase the creativity and ingenuity of early humans, leaving us marveling at their skill even after 18, 000 years. Moving from art to adventure, we find ourselves at Foxhole on Gower Peninsula in Wales. Here, a climber fearlessly ascends through an archway within the cave system. This image reminds us that they are be both beautiful landscapes and thrilling playgrounds for those seeking adrenaline-fueled experiences. In Santillana de Mar, Spain lies Altamira Caves adorned with stunning bison paintings. These masterpieces demonstrate how caves served as canvases for our ancestors' artistic expressions while preserving their cultural heritage for generations to come. Flamborough Head offers dramatic coastal cliffs where hidden sea caves await exploration. These dark recesses provide shelter for marine creatures while captivating visitors with their rugged beauty. Nottingham Castle takes us underground into man-made caves used throughout history as secret hideouts or storage spaces. These subterranean chambers add an air of mystery to this historic landmark. West Wycombe Park in Buckinghamshire boasts a network of artificial caves known as the Hell-Fire Caves.