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Sprinkling Collection (#2)

"Sprinkling: From Fire Safety to Mythical Tales and Artistic Expressions" In the 19th century, fire sprinklers revolutionized safety measures

Background imageSprinkling Collection: Sprinkling loaf of bread with caraway seeds, on baking tray

Sprinkling loaf of bread with caraway seeds, on baking tray

Background imageSprinkling Collection: Man sprinkling flour on French lamb stew in casserole dish

Man sprinkling flour on French lamb stew in casserole dish

Background imageSprinkling Collection: Womans hand sprinkling seeds on bread rolls laid out on baking tray

Womans hand sprinkling seeds on bread rolls laid out on baking tray

Background imageSprinkling Collection: Sprinkling chopped parsley over deep-dish pizza, close-up

Sprinkling chopped parsley over deep-dish pizza, close-up

Background imageSprinkling Collection: Sugar being sprinkled over Kugelhopf, front view

Sugar being sprinkled over Kugelhopf, front view

Background imageSprinkling Collection: Grated parmesan cheese being sprinkled over pasta in a saucepan, close up

Grated parmesan cheese being sprinkled over pasta in a saucepan, close up

Background imageSprinkling Collection: Using sieve to sprinkle icing sugar on top of fruit meringues on cakestand

Using sieve to sprinkle icing sugar on top of fruit meringues on cakestand

Background imageSprinkling Collection: Close-up of sprinkling breadcrumbs over a salsa mixture in a glass bowl

Close-up of sprinkling breadcrumbs over a salsa mixture in a glass bowl

Background imageSprinkling Collection: Sprinkling seeds from palm of hand over prepared, raked soil

Sprinkling seeds from palm of hand over prepared, raked soil

Background imageSprinkling Collection: Person sprinkling sandy loam onto damaged part of lawn

Person sprinkling sandy loam onto damaged part of lawn

Background imageSprinkling Collection: Hands sprinkling sugar over rose flower head, another rose flower head

Hands sprinkling sugar over rose flower head, another rose flower head and African violet flower heads nearby (making crystallized flowers)

Background imageSprinkling Collection: Adding fertilizer to a hanging basket prepared with potting compost

Adding fertilizer to a hanging basket prepared with potting compost

Background imageSprinkling Collection: Using hand to sprinkle bark on top of soil in yellow container with courgette plant, closeup

Using hand to sprinkle bark on top of soil in yellow container with courgette plant, closeup

Background imageSprinkling Collection: Sprinkling carrot seeds from open packet into trench in soil, close-up

Sprinkling carrot seeds from open packet into trench in soil, close-up

Background imageSprinkling Collection: Hand sprinkling seeds onto soil in pot, close-up

Hand sprinkling seeds onto soil in pot, close-up

Background imageSprinkling Collection: Hand sprinkling fertiliser over soil, close-up

Hand sprinkling fertiliser over soil, close-up

Background imageSprinkling Collection: Gel crystals being added to compost in flower pot, close-up

Gel crystals being added to compost in flower pot, close-up

Background imageSprinkling Collection: Green spray bottle, side view

Green spray bottle, side view

Background imageSprinkling Collection: Gloved hand scattering fertilizer over soil, close-up

Gloved hand scattering fertilizer over soil, close-up

Background imageSprinkling Collection: Adding chopped basil to frying pan of chopped red peppers, tomato, garlic and spring onions

Adding chopped basil to frying pan of chopped red peppers, tomato, garlic and spring onions

Background imageSprinkling Collection: Small pasta making machine, long flat dough spread out over kitchen surface

Small pasta making machine, long flat dough spread out over kitchen surface, white flour being sprinkled over dough

Background imageSprinkling Collection: Sprinkling chopped rosemary over a dish of braised lamb shanks

Sprinkling chopped rosemary over a dish of braised lamb shanks, served with a sauce of diced carrots and celery

Background imageSprinkling Collection: Asparaghi Alla Parmigiana, green asparagus served on plate with melted butter and grated cheese

Asparaghi Alla Parmigiana, green asparagus served on plate with melted butter and grated cheese, view from above

Background imageSprinkling Collection: Child sprinkling flower on rolling pin above pastry ball

Child sprinkling flower on rolling pin above pastry ball

Background imageSprinkling Collection: Using fingers to sprinkle sunflower seeds on porridge

Using fingers to sprinkle sunflower seeds on porridge

Background imageSprinkling Collection: Cooked sweet potato crisps being sprinkled with salt, high angle view

Cooked sweet potato crisps being sprinkled with salt, high angle view

Background imageSprinkling Collection: Sprinkling mixture of salt, peppercorns and bay leaves over pieces of duck in a cooking dish

Sprinkling mixture of salt, peppercorns and bay leaves over pieces of duck in a cooking dish

Background imageSprinkling Collection: Sprinkling flour on tortellini on tea towel

Sprinkling flour on tortellini on tea towel

Background imageSprinkling Collection: Making calzone pizza, sprinkling cheese on top of tomato sauce on pizza base

Making calzone pizza, sprinkling cheese on top of tomato sauce on pizza base

Background imageSprinkling Collection: Using fingers to sprinkle salt inside belly of raw sprat

Using fingers to sprinkle salt inside belly of raw sprat

Background imageSprinkling Collection: Hand sprinkling seeds on skewers of prawns, on a barbecue grill alongside skewers of lime slices

Hand sprinkling seeds on skewers of prawns, on a barbecue grill alongside skewers of lime slices, close-up

Background imageSprinkling Collection: Apple tartlets being dusted with icing sugar, snow-like surface

Apple tartlets being dusted with icing sugar, snow-like surface

Background imageSprinkling Collection: Sprinkling grated gruyere cheese on top of choux pastry mixture in saucepan

Sprinkling grated gruyere cheese on top of choux pastry mixture in saucepan

Background imageSprinkling Collection: Hand sprinkling chopped parsley over layer of garlic on butterflied leg of lamb, close-up

Hand sprinkling chopped parsley over layer of garlic on butterflied leg of lamb, close-up

Background imageSprinkling Collection: Pile of currants, view from above

Pile of currants, view from above

Background imageSprinkling Collection: Sprinkling icing sugar on slice of curled chocolate layer cake and whipped cream

Sprinkling icing sugar on slice of curled chocolate layer cake and whipped cream

Background imageSprinkling Collection: Jam-filled Victoria sponge cake being sprinkled with sugar, side view

Jam-filled Victoria sponge cake being sprinkled with sugar, side view

Background imageSprinkling Collection: Young womans hand sprinkling grated cheese over tortilla chips, chopped tomatoes

Young womans hand sprinkling grated cheese over tortilla chips, chopped tomatoes, onions and coriander on a baking tray

Background imageSprinkling Collection: Village view - Kalaw

Village view - Kalaw - Kalaw rests like a sprinkling of tea leaves in the cup between hills, a tiny village around a market square with inevitable corrugated iron sheds

Background imageSprinkling Collection: Flower petals sprinkling a raft

Flower petals sprinkling a raft. Print shows flower petals falling on a log raft and the man driving the raft. Date between 1848 and 1858

Background imageSprinkling Collection: Sprinkling organic chicken manure

Sprinkling organic chicken manure in pellet form around a young broad bean plant (Vicia Masterpiece Green Longpod )

Background imageSprinkling Collection: Gardener applying potash fertiliser

Gardener applying potash fertiliser
Gardener using potash fertiliser on onion plants. Potash is the generic name for several inorganic crystalline plant fertilisers containing potassium (K)

Background imageSprinkling Collection: Agricultural irrigation

Agricultural irrigation. Sprinklers irrigating crops in a field. Photographed in the Jezreel Valley, Israel

Background imageSprinkling Collection: Gardener with a tray of seed pots

Gardener with a tray of seed pots
Gardener holding a tray of biodegradable seed pots. Image 2 of 2. To see a sequence of the process, see B861/224 and B861/225

Background imageSprinkling Collection: Gardener sowing seeds

Gardener sowing seeds in biodegradable pots. Image 1 of 2. To see a sequence of the process, see B861/224 and B861/225

Background imageSprinkling Collection: Sprinkling Bird Food

Sprinkling Bird Food
Two kind girls sprinkle crumbs for the birds

Background imageSprinkling Collection: Generalife Gardens

Generalife Gardens, The Alhambra, Granada, Andalucia, Spain, Europe




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"Sprinkling: From Fire Safety to Mythical Tales and Artistic Expressions" In the 19th century, fire sprinklers revolutionized safety measures, protecting lives and property from devastating blazes. Meanwhile, in the realm of literature, characters like Puck and Titania from Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream" sprinkled enchantment throughout their whimsical adventures. As fortune flew through the sky on her ever-turning wheel, she sprinkled luck upon those fortunate enough to catch her fleeting favor. In Berlin's Alexanderplatz stands the Neptune Fountain, where water cascades gracefully from its majestic figurehead, seemingly sprinkling blessings upon all who pass by. Gherardo di Jacopo's masterpiece "The Death of the Virgin" captures a somber moment as tears sprinkle down mourners' faces while they bid farewell to a beloved figure. Similarly poignant is "Saint Peter Martyr Exorcizing a Woman Possessed by a Devil, " where holy water is gently sprinkled to banish evil spirits. In Plate 478 titled "Child Sprinkling Water Over Some Flowers, " an innocent act becomes art as droplets delicately fall onto vibrant blooms—a simple yet beautiful scene frozen in time. The lithograph depicting "The Late President Faure" showcases historical significance as crowds gather for his funeral procession with raindrops symbolically sprinkling grief-stricken faces. Traveling further eastward brings us glimpses of Southeast Asia through captivating images found in "Historical views of Further India. " These illustrations offer insights into diverse cultures that have flourished under Southeast Asia's gentle rainfall—nature itself seemingly sprinkling inspiration across these lands. An artist wandering through Marseilles captures moments infused with color and life in their vividly depicted scenes—an ode to creativity that seems to be scattered like confetti wherever their feet take them. From ancient times till today, rituals such as "Sprinkling the Door-Post" have held symbolic significance, protecting homes and warding off evil spirits.