Ochre Collection (page 4)

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

Curtis British Entomology Plate 57
Trichoptera: Leptocerus ochraceus = Oecetis ochracea (Ochre Caddis-fly) [Plant: Epilobium hirsutum (Large-flowered Willow-herb)] Date: 1824-39

Landscape (oil on canvas)
3744133 Landscape (oil on canvas) by Dawson, Henry (1811-78); 30.5x45.7 cm; Nottingham City Museums and Galleries (Nottingham Castle); eNottingham City Museums & Galleries; English, out of copyright

Octagonal set of Merrymen Plates, c. 1680 (tin-glazed earthenware)
3255310 Octagonal set of Merrymen Plates, c.1680 (tin-glazed earthenware) by English School, (17th century); diam: 19.1 cm; Leeds Museums and Art Galleries (Temple Newsam House) UK; (add.info)

Villa Medicea di Careggi, begun 1459 (photo)
BEN209425 Villa Medicea di Careggi, begun 1459 (photo) by Michelozzo di Bartolommeo (1396-1472); Careggi, Florence, Tuscany, Italy; Photo eRaffaello Bencini; Italian, out of copyright

I am of the Hamar
Trevor Cole

Argentina, Santa Cruz, geological formations

Early morning shadow of a man and lamppost and plant on house wall in Trinidad, Cuba

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Namibia, north, Himba man with rifle riding donkey

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Italy, Tuscany, Florence, white Fiat 50 parked outside old building with faded ochre coloured plaster wall

France, Port Grimaud, Boats moored in front of waterfront homes

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Hungary, Budapest, Buda Castle District, Matyas Church viewed from street

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Hungary, Budapest, Buda Castle District, the tiled Bela tower with Matyas Church behind

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Hungary, Budapest, Buda Castle District, Matyas Church with tiled Bela tower

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Hungary, Budapest, Buda Castle District: the tiled Bela tower of Matyas Church

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Hungary, Budapest, Buda Castle District: Matyas Church viewed from street of restored facades

artists; clay; Europe; European; France; French; Horizontal; Jean-Etienne Astier; Luberon; Ochre
France, Vaucluse 84, Roussillon, Ochre quarry at Roussillon

Light bulb glows during the day from a rickety street lamp
A small light bulb glows during the day from a rickety street lamp in Hong Kong, The background is coloured ochre and green Date: 1982

Mexico, Costalegre. Colorful stone stairs. Credit as: Jim Nilsen / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont.com

Italy, Burano. Weathered house window and wall. Credit as: Jim Nilsen / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont.com

France, Provence, Roussillon. Weathered window and door of house. Credit as: Jim Nilsen / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont.com

Persian Lustred wall-tiles, pub. 1891. Creator: Henry Wallis (1830-1916)
Persian Lustred wall-tiles; Pl. 28. from the Godman Collection: Persian Ceramic Art in the Collection of Mr F Duane Godman FRS; pub. 1891 (colour lithograph)

France, Provence, Roussillon, overlook, ochre

Ming Dynasty stoneware figure of Budah, 15th century
Ming Dynasty stoneware figure of Budai, the smiling monk and future Buddha. Ming Dynasty, from the reign of Changhua. Glazed with green and ochre, 15th century

A Himba youth with his hair styled in a long plait, known as ondatu. Once married, he will split the ondatu into two plaits and keep them covered

Two happy Himba girls ride a donkey to market. Their bodies gleam from a mixture of red ochre, butterfat and herbs. Their long hair is styled in the traditional Himba way

A Himba woman milks a cow in the stock enclosure close to her home. Traditional milk containers made from hollowed wood are preferred to their modern equivalents

A Himba woman in traditional attire. Her body gleams from a mixture of red ochre, butterfat and herbs. Her long hair is styled in the traditional Himba way

Anthropomorphic stone stelae. Yamna Culture. 36th-23rd centu
Anthropomorphic stone stelae or statue menhirs, located in Yamna secondary graves. Yamna Culture. Late Copper Age - Early Bronze Age. 36th-23rd centuries BC

Mauritania, El Makhlouga (Elephant rock), close-up

Mauritania, Adrar, White valley, N tourvine pass

Kenya, Laikipia, Ol Malo. A Samburu warrior sings and claps during a dance

Scenic view of mountains and the Wakatipu Basin near Queenstown in the Otago Region of New Zealand

Path in Beech Forest in Autumn, Spessart, Bavaria, Germany

Beech Tree Forest in Autumn, Spessart, Bavaria, Germany

Colorful Autumn Forest, Spessart, Bavaria, Germany

Autumn forest with morning sun shining through the trees in the Odenwald hills in Bavaria, Germany

Forest in autumn colours in Bavaria, Germany

Pajama Cardinalfish
A Pajama cardinalfish (Sphaeramia nematoptera) photographed at night off the island of Yap; Yap, Micronesia

Judgment Midas Hermann Weyer German 1596 1621
The Judgment of Midas; Hermann Weyer (German, 1596 - after 1621); 1616; Pen and black ink, black, ochre, reddish and gray washes, with white gouache heightening; 22.1 x 27 cm (8 11, 16 x 10 5, 8 in.)

Book Lithograph Trials using different means
Book of Lithograph Trials using different means of Drawing such as Crayon, Pen, Brush, and Wash: A Landscape, c. 1816. Godefroy Engelmann (French, 1788-1839)

Colourful ochre cliffs at Rousillon in France. This is in the Vaucluse area of Provence-Alpes-cote d`Azur

Two Samburu warrior of Northern Kenya in all their finery. The ostrich pompom on the spear was formerly a sign of peace

An old Himba woman, upright despite her years, rides her donkey through harsh land where mid-day temperatures rise to 400C. Her body gleams from a mixture of red ochre, butterfat and herbs

View of Mersey River and the Valley Through the Alum Cliffs Gorge, Mole Creek, Great Western Tiers, Tasmania, Australia
Tulampanga, or Alum Cliffs, was a place of particular social and spiritual significance to Aborigines because of the ochre to be found in that area of the Gog Range

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Lascaux II replica of a Lascaux cave painting. This is the unicorn figure in the Great Hall of the Bulls. The original Lascaux cave was closed to the public in 1963

Restoring Lascaux cave paintings replica. The original Lascaux cave was closed to the public in 1963, with the Lascaux II replica opening nearby in 1983

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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.