Ochre Collection (#3)

Giant Flowers
Treechild

Purple and Ochre Tile Pattern
Treechild

Leafs And Corn Pattern
Treechild

Elisa's garden left
Rosana Laiz Blursbyai

Elisa's garden right
Rosana Laiz Blursbyai

Painterly fall leaves
Rosana Laiz Blursbyai

Still Life Impressions No 3
Treechild

Still Life Impressions No 10
Treechild

Pattern No 143
Treechild

Bright skies
Yopie Studio

Mosaic Nature
Treechild

Ochre Still lIfe No 2
Treechild

Cute Pastel Flowers No 1
Treechild

The land of Tuscany
Luigi Ruoppolo

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Ochre seastars, (Pisaster ochraceus), predator on mussels, Mukkaw Bay, Neah Bay, Olympic Peninsula, Washington, USA. Date: 17/02/2005

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Sunrise view over hilltop town of Roussillon in the Luberon, Provence France. Date: 26/03/2009

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Cap Canaille, the highest sea cliff in France overlooking Domaine du Bagnol, Cassis, Provence, France Date: 24/11/2008

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Sunrise view over hilltop town of Roussillon in the Luberon, Provence, France Date: 24/11/2008

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Sunrise view over hilltop town of Roussillon in the Luberon, Provence, France Date: 24/11/2008

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Close-up view of Roussillon in the Luberon, Provence, France Date: 24/11/2008

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Gull feeding on purple sea stars, Stanley Park, British Columbia Date: 06/09/2007

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Purple sea star, Pisaster ochraceus, Stanley Park, British Columbia Date: 06/09/2007

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Purple sea stars, Pisaster ochraceus, Stanley Park, British Columbia Date: 06/09/2007

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Purple sea star, Asterias ochracea, and Lions Gate Bridge, Stanley Park, British Columbia Date: 06/09/2007

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Glaucous-winged gull, Larus glaucescens, eating purple sea star, Asterias ochracea, Stanley Park, British Columbia Date: 06/09/2007

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Purple sea stars, Asterias ochracea, Long Beach, Pacific Rim National Park Reserve, Tofino, Vancouver Island, British Columbia Date: 06/09/2007

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Australia, Northern Territory, West MacDonnell National Park, Gum tree grows from brightly colored cliffs at Ochre Pits near Alice Springs on summer afternoon Date: 17/07/2007

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Sudan, North (Nubia), The Nile next to Old Dongola Date: 16/06/2006

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Sudan, North (Nubia), dunes in the desert Date: 16/06/2006

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Morocco, Merzouga. The desert. Date: 15/04/2010

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Morocco, Merzouga. The desert. Date: 15/04/2010

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Mauritania, El Makhlouga (Elephant rock) Date: 16/06/2006

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Mauritania, El Makhlouga (Elephant rock), close-up Date: 16/06/2006

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Mauritania, Ain Sevra, Dunes and the desert Date: 16/06/2006

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Mauritania, Adrar, White valley, N'tourvine pass Date: 16/06/2006

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Mauritania, Adrar, Amatlich, View of the desert Date: 16/06/2006

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Mauritania, Adrar, Amatlich, Dunes Date: 16/06/2006

Children Holding a Candle in a Church, 1818. Creator: Jean-Baptiste Isabey
Children Holding a Candle in a Church, 1818

On the Beach, 1900. Creator: Theophile Alexandre Steinlen
On the Beach, 1900

Stela of Amenemhat and Yatu, Egypt, Middle Kingdom, late Dynasty 12-early Dynasty 13 (about 1870-1770 BCE)

USA, Arizona. Canyon wall detail, Vishnu Shist, float trip in Grand Canyon National Park

USA, Arizona. Ancestral pictographs, Grand Canyon National Park

Sleeping Nude, Back View, Ochre Background; Nu Couche, vu de Dos, sur fond Ocre, c
1767861 Sleeping Nude, Back View, Ochre Background; Nu Couche, vu de Dos, sur fond Ocre, c.1885 (oil on canvas) by Renoir

Exterior View of the Parish Church (oil on board)
3822166 Exterior View of the Parish Church (oil on board) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); 29.8x46.5 cm; Calderdale Museums Service, West Yorkshire, UK; eCalderdale Borough Council; out of copyright

Rooftops in Rome, 1824 (oil on canvas)
BRM349848 Rooftops in Rome, 1824 (oil on canvas) by Sarazin de Belmont, Louise Josephine (1790-1870); Private Collection; (add.info.: Toits a Rome; cityscape; panorama urbain; ); French

A ceiling panel, with repeating abstract foliate design in olive green, ochre
1195212 A ceiling panel, with repeating abstract foliate design in olive green, ochre, red and yellow, c.1893 (stencilled painting) by Adler, Dankmar (1844-1900) & Sullivan

Australian aboriginal dancing at a corroboree. Body painted with pipe clay and red ochre. Native of New South Wales dancing

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"Unearthing the Colors of History: Ochre's Vibrant Legacy" Step into the past as you explore the captivating world of ochre. From ancient cave paintings to indigenous traditions, this natural pigment has left its mark across continents and cultures. In France's Lascaux II cave painting replica, brushstrokes transport us back thousands of years, revealing humanity's artistic prowess. Meanwhile, in Australia's Arnhem Land, near Mt Borradaile, Aboriginal rock art showcases ochre's significance in storytelling and cultural expression. Witness a Himba woman adorned in traditional attire, her body shimmering with a mixture of red ochre. This sacred substance not only beautifies but also symbolizes heritage and spirituality for many indigenous communities worldwide. Delve deeper into history as we encounter the Red Lady of Paviland femur—a relic from Paleolithic times that bears traces usage. Its presence hints at rituals or ceremonies where this earthy pigment played an integral role. Travel to Roussillon in Provence, France—once home to thriving ochre mines—and marvel at the striking cliffs that were once sources for this precious material. The vibrant hues found here inspired artists throughout history and continue to captivate visitors today. Discover unexpected encounters along your journey; a taverna sign beckons you closer while a cat peacefully slumbers under a bench amidst Roussillon's colorful houses. These everyday scenes remind us how deeply ingrained ochre is within our surroundings. As we piece together fragments from different worlds through collage artwork like "Imaginations, " we realize that ochre transcends time and borders—it connects us all through its rich pigments and historical significance. Finally, let yourself be enchanted by "The Goddess Of The Night, " an embodiment of mystery painted with strokes infused with deep shades of ochre. This ethereal figure reminds us that even in darkness, beauty can arise from the earth's embrace.