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Aqueduc Collection

"Aqueduc: A Journey Through Ancient Waterways" Step back in time and explore the marvels of aqueducts

Background imageAqueduc Collection: Thomas Telford's cast-iron aqueduct on the Shrewsbury Canal at Long (Longdon-upon-Tern) 1797

Thomas Telford's cast-iron aqueduct on the Shrewsbury Canal at Long (Longdon-upon-Tern) 1797
FLO4591847 Thomas Telford's cast-iron aqueduct on the Shrewsbury Canal at Long (Longdon-upon-Tern) 1797, and Robert Fulton's design for an aqueduct

Background imageAqueduc Collection: Plan, elevation and section of the Kelvin Aqueduct, built by Robert Whitworth

Plan, elevation and section of the Kelvin Aqueduct, built by Robert Whitworth, over the Forth River, Scotland, 1790
FLO4591870 Plan, elevation and section of the Kelvin Aqueduct, built by Robert Whitworth, over the Forth River, Scotland, 1790

Background imageAqueduc Collection: Pont du Gard, Roman Acqueduc, Civil construction around the 1st century

Pont du Gard, Roman Acqueduc, Civil construction around the 1st century. Photography, KIM Youngtae, Gard
YOU4418286 Pont du Gard, Roman Acqueduc, Civil construction around the 1st century. Photography, KIM Youngtae, Gard, Languedoc-Roussillon.; (add.info.: Pont du Gard, Roman Acqueduc)

Background imageAqueduc Collection: Neros Aqueduct (Arcus Neroniani) in Rome (engraving)

Neros Aqueduct (Arcus Neroniani) in Rome (engraving)
1721889 Neros Aqueduct (Arcus Neroniani) in Rome (engraving) by French School, (19th century); (add.info.: Built by Nero between 54-68 AD.)

Background imageAqueduc Collection: Pont du Gard, France, 1926 (w / c and pencil on paper)

Pont du Gard, France, 1926 (w / c and pencil on paper)
6432480 Pont du Gard, France, 1926 (w/c and pencil on paper) by Cass, Gilbert (1858-1934); 45.8x30.5 cm; American Art Museum, Smithsonian Institute, USA; American, out of copyright

Background imageAqueduc Collection: Villa dans la Gaule antique. Villa in Ancient Gaul

Villa dans la Gaule antique. Villa in Ancient Gaul
5675090 Villa dans la Gaule antique. Villa in Ancient Gaul. by Beuzon, Joseph (1864-1940); (add.info.: Geographie. France. Antiquite. Une villa gallo romaine, la Gaule dans l´┐¢empire Romain)

Background imageAqueduc Collection: Roman Aqueduct, 1876 (oil on canvas)

Roman Aqueduct, 1876 (oil on canvas)
6431720 Roman Aqueduct, 1876 (oil on canvas) by McEntee, Jervis (1828-91); 15.3x30.5 cm; Private Collection

Background imageAqueduc Collection: Vue du pont du Gard (aqueduc) (engraving)

Vue du pont du Gard (aqueduc) (engraving)
7179313 Vue du pont du Gard (aqueduc) (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vue du pont du Gard (aqueduc)

Background imageAqueduc Collection: Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Aqueduc; Aqueduct; Wasserleitung (engraving)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Aqueduc; Aqueduct; Wasserleitung (engraving)
7194701 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Aqueduc; Aqueduct; Wasserleitung (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Aqueduc; Aqueduct; Wasserleitung)

Background imageAqueduc Collection: Lutece (colour litho)

Lutece (colour litho)
962819 Lutece (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lutece. Illustration for Paris A Travers Les Ages (Firmin-Didot, 1875).); © Look and Learn

Background imageAqueduc Collection: Vue prise dans la vallee principale de Hong-kong, Aqueduc en bambou (engraving)

Vue prise dans la vallee principale de Hong-kong, Aqueduc en bambou (engraving)
3644299 Vue prise dans la vallee principale de Hong-kong, Aqueduc en bambou (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageAqueduc Collection: Aqueduc romain a Merida (engraving)

Aqueduc romain a Merida (engraving)
3645852 Aqueduc romain a Merida (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Aqueduc romain a Merida. Illustration for Le Magasin Pittoresque (1878)

Background imageAqueduc Collection: View of the aqueduct (photo)

View of the aqueduct (photo)
XIR226557 View of the aqueduct (photo) by Roman, (1st century AD); Segovia, Spain; (add.info.: now 894 metres long but was originally 15km; carried water from the Riofrio River; restored under Trajan)

Background imageAqueduc Collection: The Aqueduct (Montagne Sainte-Victoire seen through Trees), c. 1885-87 (oil on canvas)

The Aqueduct (Montagne Sainte-Victoire seen through Trees), c. 1885-87 (oil on canvas)
BAL35632 The Aqueduct (Montagne Sainte-Victoire seen through Trees), c.1885-87 (oil on canvas) by Cezanne, Paul (1839-1906); 91x72 cm; Pushkin Museum, Moscow, Russia; French, out of copyright

Background imageAqueduc Collection: Aqueduct of the Emperor Valens, near Pyrgo, Turkey, engraved by R. Wallis (engraving)

Aqueduct of the Emperor Valens, near Pyrgo, Turkey, engraved by R. Wallis (engraving)
KW268393 Aqueduct of the Emperor Valens, near Pyrgo, Turkey, engraved by R. Wallis (engraving) by Bartlett, William Henry (1809-54) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)



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"Aqueduc: A Journey Through Ancient Waterways" Step back in time and explore the marvels of aqueducts, the engineering wonders that brought water to civilizations throughout history. From the grand Neros Aqueduct (Arcus Neroniani) in Rome, depicted in a captivating engraving, to the majestic Pont du Gard in France captured with delicate watercolors and pencil on paper in 1926. Immerse yourself in the opulence of ancient Gaul as you gaze upon a villa nestled amidst picturesque landscapes. The Roman Aqueduct portrayed on canvas transports us to an era when these structures were lifelines for thriving communities. Witness breathtaking views of aqueducts through engravings like "Vue du pont du Gard (aqueduc)" or "Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Aqueduc; Aqueduct; Wasserleitung, " which showcase their intricate architecture and functionality. Travel further east to Hong Kong's main valley, where bamboo aqueducts provided essential water supply - an enchanting scene etched into an engraving. And don't miss Merida's Roman aqueduct, another remarkable feat captured through detailed engravings. Experience modern-day perspectives with photographs capturing stunning views of existing aqueduct remnants. Marvel at how these structures have stood against time, reminding us of our ancestors' ingenuity and resourcefulness. Delve into historical reconstructions such as Lutece, revealing Gallo-Roman life intertwined with an impressive network of aqueducts. Explore plans mapping out intricate systems designed to channel water from Lucienne IUS Top Chesnay's tank - a testament to human mastery over nature's elements. Join us on this captivating journey through centuries past as we celebrate the enduring legacy of aqueducts – symbols of human innovation and resilience across cultures worldwide.