Basalt Collection (#7)

Slab with Six-Winged Goddess, Tell Halaf (basalt)
1218756 Slab with Six-Winged Goddess, Tell Halaf (basalt) by Syrian; 69x37x23 cm; Walters Art Museum, Baltimore, USA; (add.info)

Basalt columns on Tasman Island, Tasmania, Australia (colour litho)
3620999 Basalt columns on Tasman Island, Tasmania, Australia (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Basalt columns on Tasman Island, Tasmania, Australia)

Bull Calf Polemount, c. 2700 BC (basalt)
499780 Bull Calf Polemount, c.2700 BC (basalt) by Sumerian; 7.7x5.1x13.1 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: Like most Mesopotamian sculptures in the round)

Wedgwood black basalt statue of French Enlightenment philosopher Voltaire, c1778 (autotype)
6014476 Wedgwood black basalt statue of French Enlightenment philosopher Voltaire, c1778 (autotype) by English Photographer

Aiguille basaltique, dans l ile Sainte-Helene (engraving)
3629623 Aiguille basaltique, dans l ile Sainte-Helene (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Aiguille basaltique, dans l ile Sainte-Helene)

Beisan, Bridge in basalt on the Jordan (b / w photo)
5214583 Beisan, Bridge in basalt on the Jordan (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Beisan, Bridge in basalt on the Jordan)

Basalt, 1833-39 (coloured engraving)
999092 Basalt, 1833-39 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Dictionnaire pittoresque d histoire naturelle et des phenomAnes de la natureA, 1833-39)

Basaltic Aspect, Staffa, page from Sir Humphry Davy
1127372 Basaltic Aspect, Staffa, page from Sir Humphry Davys Personal Notebook (ink on paper) by Davy, Humphry (1778-1829); The Royal Institution, London

Carriere de basalte du Langenberg, pres de Cologne (engraving)
3629558 Carriere de basalte du Langenberg, pres de Cologne (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Carriere de basalte du Langenberg, pres de Cologne)

Rocks (colour litho)
3630287 Rocks (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rocks. Illustration from Meyers Konversations-Lexicon, c1895.); © Look and Learn

Basalt (chromolitho)
2782520 Basalt (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Basalt. Liebig card, published in late 19th or early 20th century)

Wedgwood black basalt rhyton or lekythos, vessel for liquid in the form of a female head (autotype)
6014488 Wedgwood black basalt rhyton or lekythos, vessel for liquid in the form of a female head (autotype) by English Photographer

Wedgwood black basalt statue of Genevan Enlightenment philosopher Jean-Jacques Rousseau, 1779 (autotype)
6014481 Wedgwood black basalt statue of Genevan Enlightenment philosopher Jean-Jacques Rousseau, 1779 (autotype) by English Photographer

The Giants Causeway, County Antrim, Ireland (engraving)
5233647 The Giants Causeway, County Antrim, Ireland (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Giants Causeway, County Antrim)

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Reflecting pools and volcanic basalt rock boulders in the water, Devil Dog Canyon, near Drake, Arizona, United States of America, North America

Split Rock Lighthouse State Park, North Shore Lake Superior, Minnesota

Interlocking basalt columns at sunset at the Giants Causeway near Bushmills, Northern Ireland

Waterfall Svodufoss. Landscape on peninsula Snaefellsnes in western Iceland

Canada, British Columbia. Panoramic image, Spahats Falls, Wells-Gray Provincial Park

USA, Wyoming. Sheepeater Cliffs detail, Yellowstone National Park

A low-lying basalt lava shoreline at Kalfatjorn, near Keflavik, Iceland, Polar Regions

Basalt columns, Tasman Island, Tasmania, Australia
View of Tasman Island, Tasmania, Australia, showing the formations of basalt columns. Date: circa 1860

Lindisfarne Castle, Holy Island, Northumberland, 1796-97. Creator: Thomas Girtin
Lindisfarne Castle, Holy Island, Northumberland, 1796-97

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Scotland, Inner Hebrides, Isle of Skye, Neist Point and its lighthouse

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Ireland, County Antrim, Giants Causeway, a tourist sitting among the rocks admiring the view

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Ireland, County Antrim, Giants Causeway, Dramatic cloud pattern over the rocks at sunset

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Ireland, County Antrim, Giants Causeway, Dramatic colourful cloud pattern over the rocks at sunrise

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Ireland, County Antrim, Giants Causeway, Dramatic cloud pattern over the rocks at sunset

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northern ireland, county antrim, giants causeway, visitors walking over the interlocking basalt stone columns left by volcanic eruptions

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northern ireland, county antrim, giants causeway, visitors walking over the interlocking basalt stone columns left by volcanic eruptions

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northern ireland, county antrim, giants causeway, visitors walking over the interlocking basalt stone columns left by volcanic eruptions

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Ireland, North, County Antrim, Giants Causeway The Organ in the cliffs composed of interlocking basalt columns the result of an ancient volcanic eruption on the northeast coast

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Town Square, Praca 5 de Outubro, Cascais, near Lisbon, Portugal

The Isle of Staffa, early-mid 19th century, (1946). Creator: Anthony Vandyke Copley Fielding
The Isle of Staffa, early-mid 19th century, (1946). Basalt columns on Staffa, an island of the Inner Hebrides off the west coast of Scotland. From " Islands Round Britain", by R. M

Middle Block-house, Cascades, 1872. Creator: Robert Swain Gifford
Middle Block-house, Cascades, 1872. The Columbia River, USA: The Cascades are the fierce and whirling rapids wherein the river falls forty feet, twenty feet of it being taken almost at a leap

Cape Horn, 1872. Creator: John Filmer
Cape Horn, 1872. Basalt cliff outcrop on the Columbia River, Washington, USA: Majestic ramparts, like Cape Horn, rose, a vast, columnar wall, sometimes seven hundred feet in height

Southern Side of Willamette Falls, 1872. Creator: Albert Bobbett
Southern Side of Willamette Falls, 1872. Waterfall in Oregon, USA: when below the falls, the tremendous proportions of the scenery forcibly impress the mind

Fingals Cave, Staffa, c1870. Basalt sea cave on the uninhabited island of Staffa in Scotland, known by a poem by James Macpherson. In Irish mythology, Fingal is known as Fionn mac Cumhaill

The Rock and Spindle, 1898. Creator: Unknown
The Rock and Spindle, 1898. Rock and Spindle basalt volcanic rock formation From " Our Own Country, Volume II". [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris & Melbourne, 1898]

Connecticut Valley from Mount Tom, 1874. Creator: Samuel Valentine Hunt
Connecticut Valley from Mount Tom, 1874. View of the Connecticut River from the Mount Tom Range in Massachusetts, USA. From " Picturesque America; or, The Land We Live In

Titans Pier, Mount Holyoke, 1874. Creator: James H. Richardson
Titans Pier, Mount Holyoke, 1874. Rock formation in the Holyoke Range, Massachusetts, USA. From " Picturesque America; or, The Land We Live In, A Delineation by Pen and Pencil of the Mountains

Pleaskin Head, Anrim, 1898. Creator: Unknown
Pleaskin Head, Anrim, 1898. Pleaskin Head on the Atlantic Ocean at the Giants Causeway in County Antrim with interlocking volcanic basalt columns, is listed as a World Heritage Site

Climbing the Giants Causeway, Northern Ireland
A man gives a helping hand to a woman as they climb the basalt columns to the top of the Giants Causeway, Northern Ireland Date: 1989

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"Basalt: A Majestic Wonder of Nature at Giants Causeway" Discover the awe-inspiring beauty formations at Giants Causeway, a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in County Antrim, Ulster, Northern Ireland. As the sun sets over this remarkable natural wonder, the basalt columns create a mesmerizing sight along the Causeway coast. In the early morning mist, Giants Causeway emerges from the Atlantic Ocean like an ancient giant rising from its slumber. The rugged landscape and unique hexagonal basalt pillars make it one of nature's most extraordinary creations. Immerse yourself in history as you explore this geological marvel that has captivated visitors for centuries. Bamburgh Castle stands proudly nearby, adding to the enchanting atmosphere surrounding Giants Causeway. For breathtaking views, head towards The Quiraing escarpment overlooking Staffin Bay and Sound of Rsay. Here too, you will witness nature's artistic prowess with towering basalt cliffs contrasting against serene coastal waters. As dawn breaks over Embleton Bay, be enchanted by basalt boulders strewn across the foreground while gazing upon Dunstanburgh Castle ruins in Northumberland, England. This picturesque scene is a testament to both nature's power and human history intertwining harmoniously. Giants Causeway remains an iconic symbol not only for Northern Ireland but also for all those who appreciate Earth's wonders. Its mystical allure continues to draw visitors from around the world who seek solace amidst these magnificent basalt formations. So come and experience firsthand why Giants Causeway is hailed as one of Mother Nature's greatest masterpieces – where basalt meets beauty on an epic scale.