Flooding Collection (page 8)

The Bessie Levee augmented with sand bags during the 1937 flood, Near Tiptonville, Tennessee, 1937
The Bessie Levee augmented with sand bags during the 1937 flood. Near Tiptonville, Tennessee

Sign posted in Marianna, Arkansas during the 1937 flood, 1937. Creator: Walker Evans
Sign posted in Marianna, Arkansas during the 1937 flood

Entrance to Marianna, Arkansas, during the 1937 flood, 1937. Creator: Walker Evans
Entrance to Marianna, Arkansas, during the 1937 flood

The Bessie Levee augmented with sand bags during the 1937 flood near Tiptonville, Tennessee, 1937
The Bessie Levee augmented with sand bags during the 1937 flood near Tiptonville, Tennessee

Possibly: Flood refugee encampment at Forrest City, Arkansas, ca. 1937. Creator: Walker Evans
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Flood refugee encampment at Forrest City, Arkansas, ca. 1937. Creator: Walker Evans
Flood refugee encampment at Forrest City, Arkansas

Farmyard covered with flood waters near Ridgeley, Tennessee, 1937. Creator: Walker Evans
Farmyard covered with flood waters near Ridgeley, Tennessee

Possibly: Farmyard covered with flood waters near Ridgeley, Tennessee, 1937. Creator: Walker Evans
[Untitled photo, possibly related to: Farmyard covered with flood waters near Ridgeley, Tennessee]

Interior of a farmhouse near Ridgeley, Tennessee, after the 1937 flood waters... 1937. Creator: Walker Evans
Interior of a farmhouse near Ridgeley, Tennessee, after the 1937 flood waters had subsided

Possibly: Interior of a farmhouse near Ridgeley, Tennessee, after the 1937 flood waters... 1937. Creator: Walker Evans
[Untitled photo, possibly related to: Interior of a farmhouse near Ridgeley, Tennessee, after the 1937 flood waters had subsided]

The Bessie Levee, along a subsid... Mississippi River, near Tiptonville, Tennessee, 1937. Creator: Walker Evans
The Bessie Levee, along a subsidiary of the Mississippi River, near Tiptonville, Tennessee. The levee has been augmented with sand bags during the 1937 flood

Flood refugees at mealtime, Forrest City, Arkansas, 1937. Creator: Walker Evans
Flood refugees at mealtime, Forrest City, Arkansas

The Bessie Levee augmented with sand bags, near Tiptonville, Tennessee, 1937. Creator: Walker Evans
The Bessie Levee augmented with sand bags during the 1937 flood near Tiptonville, Tennessee

The Graphic, Front Cover Saturday October 13. 1888, 1888. Creator: Unknown
The Graphic, Front Cover Saturday October 13. 1888, 1888. From, The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume 38. July to December, 1888

The Floods in France, Soldiers working among the Ruins at Toulouse (engraving)
1049193 The Floods in France, Soldiers working among the Ruins at Toulouse (engraving) by Durand, Godefroy (1832-1896); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Floods in France)

The Flood, n. d. Creator: Etienne Delaune
The Flood, n.d

The Deluge, from Illustrations of the Bible, 1831. Creator: John Martin
The Deluge, from Illustrations of the Bible, 1831

The Cry of the Streets!, February 1894. Creator: Theophile Alexandre Steinlen
The Cry of the Streets!, February 1894

Avignon (Flood of 1856) (Avignon [Inondation de 1856]), 1856. Creator: Edouard Baldus
Avignon (Flood of 1856) (Avignon [Inondation de 1856]), 1856. Countryside under water in southern France]. Salted paper print

Noah and the animals entering the ark, ca. 1650-55. Creator
Noah and the animals entering the ark, ca. 1650-55

The Flood at Giverny, c. 1886 (oil on canvas)
CH376866 The Flood at Giverny, c.1886 (oil on canvas) by Monet, Claude (1840-1926); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

Going to Church, an Incident during the Floods (engraving)
1627862 Going to Church, an Incident during the Floods (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Going to Church, an Incident during the Floods)

The Mail Coach in a Flood (colour litho)
1037438 The Mail Coach in a Flood (colour litho) by Pollard, James (1797-1867) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Mail Coach in a Flood)

Our Special Artist in Egypt, the Pyramids during an Inundation of the Nile (engraving)
1624041 Our Special Artist in Egypt, the Pyramids during an Inundation of the Nile (engraving) by Loye, Charles Auguste (Montbard) (1841-1905); Private Collection; (add.info)

An Incident of the Floods near Newark (engraving)
1621413 An Incident of the Floods near Newark (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: An Incident of the Floods near Newark)

The Recent Floods (engraving)
1621232 The Recent Floods (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Recent Floods. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 31 July 1875)

Flooding in Bristol (engraving)
1621230 Flooding in Bristol (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Flooding in Bristol. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 31 July 1875)

Hyde Park would be much improved (litho)
614720 Hyde Park would be much improved (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: If London Were Like Venice, Hyde Park would be much improved)

Canale del Regente (litho)
614719 Canale del Regente (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Canale del Regente - one time known as Regent Street)

Palazzo Degli Horse Guards (litho)
614717 Palazzo Degli Horse Guards (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Palazzo Degli House Guards)

Stazione di Pancras (litho)
614716 Stazione di Pancras (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Stazione di Pancras - late St Pancras Station)

The Floods at Lincoln (engraving)
1106131 The Floods at Lincoln (engraving) by Overend, William Heysham (1851-98) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Floods at Lincoln)

The Last of the Old Tyne Bridge, 1900 (oil on canvas)
TW426573 The Last of the Old Tyne Bridge, 1900 (oil on canvas) by Hepple, Wilson (1854-1937); 92x153 cm; Shipley Art Gallery, Gateshead, Tyne & Wear, UK; (add.info.: Old Tyne Bridge)

An episode of the floods in Veneto, the harvest made with the means of boats (colour litho)
2815061 An episode of the floods in Veneto, the harvest made with the means of boats (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

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"Flooding: A Force of Nature Unleashed" The Netherlands' flood barrier stands tall, a testament to human ingenuity in the face of nature's fury. In 1910, the old mill at Sidlesham found itself surrounded by relentless floods, a haunting reminder of the power of water. Canvey Island becomes an aquatic landscape as it succumbs to flooding, showcasing the vulnerability of coastal communities. The Siege of Poitiers during the French Religious Wars witnessed not only battles but also devastating floods that added to the chaos. Spokane River unleashes its might during a major flood, transforming Riverfront Park into an unwelcome watery expanse in Washington State. This poignant image captures the height of despair as floods engulfed homes and lives on that fateful Sunday evening. Brave divers navigate through treacherous waters within Severn Tunnel, risking their lives to ensure safety amidst flooding threats. Tom's hoarse voice echoes with urgency as he warns Maggie about the impending deluge; their fate hangs in balance amid rising waters. Madagascar pitcher plants thrive along Pangalanes canal despite periodic flooding, adapting ingeniously to their unique environment. Sidcup streets turn into rivers as a double-decker bus plows through flooded roads - a surreal scene depicting resilience amidst adversity. Warning horns blare urgently, signaling imminent danger as communities brace themselves for another onslaught from raging floods. The breach at Mohne Dam during World War II serves as a chilling reminder of how even man-made structures can be overwhelmed by nature's force. In every instance captured here – whether historical or contemporary – these glimpses into various aspects and locations affected by flooding remind us that when faced with such natural disasters, humanity must come together to protect and adapt against this formidable force unleashed upon our world