Water Well Collection

The Running Well Teahouse, Otsu, from the series The Fifty-Three Stations of the Tokaido (colour woodblock print)
1766548 The Running Well Teahouse, Otsu, from the series The Fifty-Three Stations of the Tokaido (colour woodblock print) by Hiroshige

Title page and opening page from the Kelmscott Press edition of
985837 Title page and opening page from the Kelmscott Press edition of The Works of Geoffrey Chaucer, 1896 (woodcut on vellum) by Burne-Jones, Edward Coley (1833-98) & Morris

Old well with Le Chateau de la Marthonie in the background, St. Jean de Cole, Dordogne, France, Europe

An engraving depicting a woman collecting buckets of water from a well, Hungary, 19th century
5311185 An engraving depicting a woman collecting buckets of water from a well, Hungary, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1970); Universal History Archive/UIG

Maids from Strasbourg, 1810 (engraving)
2069723 Maids from Strasbourg, 1810 (engraving); (add.info.: France. Coll. Part. Geography. France. Maids from Strasbourg, Alsace)

"The Meeting of Abraham's Servant with Rebekah at the Well", by W. Hilton, R.A... 1864
"The Meeting of Abraham's Servant with Rebekah at the Well", by W. Hilton, R.A. in the National Gallery, South Kensington, 1864. Engraving of a painting

"Winter", drawn by A. Hunt, 1864. Creator: Mason Jackson. "Winter", drawn by A. Hunt, 1864
"Winter", drawn by A. Hunt, 1864. The sun is sinking-in the wintry sky, And all the landscape lies enwrapp'd in snow; The day is dying, and to see it die Come youth and age

Tomb of Imperial Kiyomori, 1865. Creator: Unknown
Tomb of Imperial Kiyomori, 1865

Costumes de Différent Pays, Laitiere des Environs de Bordeaux, c1797. Creators: Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur
Costumes de Different Pays, Laitiere des Environs de Bordeaux, c1797

Costumes de Différent Pays, Servantes de Strasbourg, c1797. Creators: Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur, LF Labrousse
Costumes de Different Pays, Servantes de Strasbourg, c1797

Woman at a Well in an Italian Farmhouse, c1660s. Creator: Unknown
Woman at a Well in an Italian Farmhouse, c1660s

The Tale of the Man in the Well from the Iyar-i Danish (Touchstone of Wisdom)... late 10th cent. Creator: Unknown
The Tale of the Man in the Well from the Iyar-i Danish (Touchstone of Wisdom) of Abu al-Fazl, late 10th century AH/AD late 16th century

Fountain of Moses, near Suez; The Red Sea, 1875. Creator: Unknown
Fountain of Moses, near Suez; The Red Sea, 1875. From Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London] and Galpin

Distant Fronts, In Palestine; Drilling a Well, 1917. Creator: Unknown
Distant Fronts, In Palestine; Drilling a Well, 1917. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]

The Well-Master at Medevi and His Sons, 1850. Creator: Unknown
The Well-Master at Medevi and His Sons, 1850

The Story of Tamiya Botaro, 1886. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
The Story of Tamiya Botaro, 1886. From A New Selection of Eastern Brocade Pictures

Christ and the Samaritan woman, unknown date. Creator: Anon
Christ and the Samaritan woman, unknown date

A Well in the Hyrcanian desert; The Hyrcanian Desert, 1875. Creator: Armin Vambery
A Well in the Hyrcanian desert; The Hyrcanian Desert, 1875. From, Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London]

Moses and the Daughters of Jethro, between 1629 and 1694. Creator: Giovanni Peruzzini
Moses and the Daughters of Jethro, between 1629 and 1694

Young Girls of Taka; A journey through Soudan and Western Abyssinia, with Reminiscences... 1875. Creator: Unknown
Young Girls of Taka; A journey through Soudan and Western Abyssinia, with Reminiscences of Captivity, 1875. From, Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London]

Samhar peasant at a well; A journey through Soudan and Western Abyssinia... 1875. Creator: Unknown
Samhar peasant at a well; A journey through Soudan and Western Abyssinia, with Reminiscences of Captivity, 1875. From, Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London]

Approaching Spring, c. 1839. Creator: Johann Wilhelm Schirmer
Approaching Spring, c. 1839

Les Bas-fonds de la société, 1864. Creator: Félicien Rops
Les Bas-fonds de la societe, 1864. From Les Bas-fonds de la Societe, frontispiece

Narcissus at the Well, published 1606. Creators: Antonio Tempesta, Wilhelm Janson
Narcissus at the Well, published 1606. From The Metamorphoses of Ovid, pl. 28

Village street with church. Creator: Cornelis Claesz van Wieringen
Village street with church

Frog on Well Cover, early 19th century. Creator: Kitao Shigemasa
Frog on Well Cover, early 19th century

Frog on Well Cover, early 19th century. Creator: Kitao Shigemasa
Frog on Well Cover, early 19th century

The Meeting of Jacob and Esau, 1655. Creator: Jacob Hogers
The Meeting of Jacob and Esau, 1655

The Meeting of Jacob and Rachel, c.1638. Creator: Claes Cornelisz. Moeyaert
The Meeting of Jacob and Rachel, c.1638

Eliezer and Rebekah, c1600. Creator: Unknown
Eliezer and Rebekah, c1600

Cartoon on the Tiercering of 1810, 1810-1812. Creator: Jacob Smies
Cartoon on the Tiercering of 1810, 1810-1812. Two men in wigs throw bags of money into a well marked La France, flanked by soldiers and a hussaar on a rocking horse

Rebekah and Eliezer at the well, 1677-1755. Creator: Elias van Nijmegen
Rebekah and Eliezer at the well, 1677-1755. Design for a painting

Daily life on a Zealand farm, noon, 1852. Creator: Peter Julius Larsen
Daily life on a Zealand farm, noon, 1852

Young female farmworkers by a well, Zealand, 1850. Creator: Jorgen Pedersen Roed
Young female farmworkers by a well, Zealand, 1850

Hunter talking to a farmer's wife at a well, next to him a dog, 1797-1870. Creator: Andreas Schelfhout
Hunter talking to a farmer's wife at a well, next to him a dog, 1797-1870

Landscape with the Angel Appearing to Hagar and Leading her to the Well (Genesis 21: 17-19), 1664
Landscape with the Angel Appearing to Hagar and Leading her to the Well, (Genesis 21: 17-19), 1664

Imaginary Cityscape with Romanesque Church, 1793. Creator: Johannes Huibert Prins
Imaginary Cityscape with Romanesque Church, 1793

Woman Drawing Water from a Well, 1799. Creator: Jacobus Johannes Lauwers
Woman Drawing Water from a Well, 1799

Rebecca and Eliezer at the Well;Abraham's Servant (Eliezer) Meets Rebecca at the Well, 1627-1679. Earlier ascribed to Giovanni Benedetto Castiglione (1616-1670)

Peasant Fair, c.1665. Creator: David Teniers II
Peasant Fair, c.1665. Other Title(s): St George's Day Kermis. Country folk talking, eating and drinking, dancing to the bagpipes, falling over drunk (bottom left)

Kaufman's Well, Far Hills, N.J. c1900. Creator: Unknown
Kaufman's Well, Far Hills, N.J. c1900

Flowing well, Wequetonsing, Mich. A, c1906. Creator: Unknown
Flowing well, Wequetonsing, Mich. A, c1906

Travel views of Japan and Korea, 1908. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Travel views of Japan and Korea, 1908

Travel views of Japan and Korea, 1908. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Travel views of Japan and Korea, 1908

Un puits a bascule (khotara) ou "cigogne"; Afrique du nord, 1914. Creator: Unknown
Un puits a bascule (khotara) ou "cigogne"; Afrique du nord, 1914. From "Grande Geographie Bong Illustree", 1914

Un puits a traction animals, l'outre (delou) est tiree par un chameau; Afrique du nord, 1914. From "Grande Geographie Bong Illustree", 1914

Rebecca and Eliezer, after Alexandre Cabanel, c1880-83. Creator: Achille Jacquet
Rebecca and Eliezer, after Alexandre Cabanel'. From "Modern Artists" by F.G.Dumas. [J.S.Virtue & Co Ltd, London, c1880]

Sketches of Life on an Estancia in the Argentine Republic; work on the Pampas, 1891. Creator: Unknown
Sketches of Life on an Estancia in the Argentine Republic; work on the Pampas, 1891. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 44. July to December, 1891

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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.