Cattle Trough Collection

Short growing season, Utah, 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
One of the reasons why this region has proven itself unsuited to crop production is the short growing season. Utah

Mr. Samuel Gurney, M.P. for Penryn and Falmouth, from a photograph by Kilburn, 1858. Creator: Unknown
Mr. Samuel Gurney, M.P. for Penryn and Falmouth, from a photograph by Kilburn, 1858. British politician and banker, the first Chairman of the London and Provincial District Telegraph Co

Fountain on the Alp Unterstalleralm, Innervillgraten, Villgraten valley, East Tyrol, Austria

Drinking water fountain at the Heilig Geist church in Kasern, Hinteres Ahrntal, South Tyrol, Italy

Old mountain hut in the Schladming Mountains, Styria, Austria

Cattle Trough and Drinking Fountain DP232797
Cattle Trough and Drinking Fountain, Spaniards Road, Hampstead, Camden, Greater London. General view of the trough from the east

Fountains in Battersea (engraving)
1611109 Fountains in Battersea (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fountains in Battersea. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 25 May 1867)

Cattle At A Drinking Place In The Campagna, Rome, 1854. Creator: George Heming Mason
Cattle At A Drinking Place In The Campagna, Rome, 1854

White Lion Inn. Ponders End, Middlesex, from Sketches from Nature, 1822
White Lion Inn. Ponders End, Middlesex, from " Sketches from Nature", 1822

Cattle drinking at a trough, Burgenland, Austria, c1935. Creator: Unknown
Cattle drinking at a trough, Burgenland, Austria, c1935. From " Osterreich - Land Und Volk", (Austria, Land and People). [R. Lechner (Wilhelm Muller), Vienna, c1935]

Cows watering, mid-late 18th century, (1928). Artist: Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo
Cows watering, mid-late 18th century, (1928). Cows drinking, pen with wash on paper. At one time known to have been in the collection of Henry Oppenheimer, London

Camberwell, London, 1850. Artist: JT Wilson
Camberwell, London, 1850; view of the Joiners Arms Inn

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"Quenching the Thirst: Cattle Troughs as Lifelines in Picturesque Landscapes" In the serene Alp Unterstalleralm of Innervillgraten, nestled within the breathtaking Villgraten valley in East Tyrol, a picturesque fountain stands tall. This humble cattle trough not only serves as a source of drinking water for livestock but also adds to the charm and tranquility of its surroundings. Traveling further south to Hinteres Ahrntal in South Tyrol, Italy, we encounter another remarkable sight - a drinking water fountain at the Heilig Geist church in Kasern. Here, amidst stunning landscapes and snow-capped mountains, this cattle trough symbolizes sustenance and community spirit. Venturing into Styria, Austria's Schladming Mountains reveals an old mountain hut with a captivating secret - a cattle trough that has stood the test of time. Its weathered appearance tells tales of countless animals finding respite from their arduous journeys while adding character to this rustic setting. Meanwhile, across different corners of England's Battersea and Ponders End lie enchanting fountains that have become integral parts of their communities. These charming structures provide both humans and animals alike with refreshing sips on hot summer days or momentsary pauses during bustling city life. Delving into history takes us back to Rome in 1854 when George Heming Mason captured an idyllic scene featuring cattle quenching their thirst at a watering place amidst Campagna's vast expanse. Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo's artwork from the mid-late 18th century showcases cows gracefully hydrating themselves under sunny skies – reminding us that even centuries ago, these simple yet essential fixtures played crucial roles in rural life.