Watering Collection (#4)

Gardening time (colour litho)
5198098 Gardening time (colour litho) by Stewart, Elise H. (fl.1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gardening time. Illustration for Round The Clock, Rhymes by May Byron)

Scene in the Jardin des Tuileries under the Paris Commune, 1871 (engraving)
6001304 Scene in the Jardin des Tuileries under the Paris Commune, 1871 (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

"Any Bones Here?"(colour litho)
6001153 " Any Bones Here?" (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Any Bones Here)

Karlsbad, the Deers Leap (photo)
6025386 Karlsbad, the Deers Leap (photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Karlsbad, the Deers Leap)

Ox-Driven Irrigation, China, c. 1870-80 (b / w photo)
498550 Ox-Driven Irrigation, China, c.1870-80 (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; out of copyright

An Ascent of Snowdon (engraving)
1047374 An Ascent of Snowdon (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: An Ascent of Snowdon)

The Soudan (engraving)
1061549 The Soudan (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Soudan. Illustration for The Graphic)

Sketches in Vienna, watering the Streets (engraving)
1105387 Sketches in Vienna, watering the Streets (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches in Vienna, watering the Streets)

An Irish sportswoman working a watering-cart: Miss M. K
STC407140 An Irish sportswoman working a watering-cart: Miss M. K. McVeagh, at Finchley, from The Illustrated War News, 5th July 1916 (sepia photo) by English Photographer

The Little Gardener (chromolitho)
2811695 The Little Gardener (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Little Gardener)

Comic postcard, Dogs at the seaside Date: 20th century

Original Artwork - Nursery Rhyme Series Labels
Original Artwork - Designs for six Nursery Rhyme Series Labels Date: circa 1937

Original Artwork - Boy giving flower to little girl
Original Artwork - Cut-out silhouette of a boy gardener giving a flower to a little girl Date: circa 1937

Place marker - Mary Contrary in Gardening Kit, wants to show _____________ where to sit. Date: circa 1937

Postcard design - When can I see you?. A gardener keeping an eye (through a magnifying glass!) of a little plant slowly growing larger. Date: circa 1937

A little refreshment for athletes (colour litho)
2783498 A little refreshment for athletes (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: A little refreshment for the athletes)

Travail produit, mais souvent a autrui. Illustration for Le Pele-Mele, 1906 (colour litho)
3101439 Travail produit, mais souvent a autrui. Illustration for Le Pele-Mele, 1906 (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Travail produit)

Watering Place on the Road, pub. 1870 (hand-coloured engraving)
2646278 Watering Place on the Road, pub. 1870 (hand-coloured engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; American, out of copyright

The Bayswater Conduit
From 1439 until 1812 the Bayswater Conduit carried water from Baynards Watering to supply the City of London and the area around was one of Londons beauty spots. Date: 1875

Watering the Streets, Little Boy at the Crossing and the Flowerpot Man. Man spreading water on the streets in front of a butchers shop 76

Hydraulics, illustrations of Natural Philosophy, published in Popular Diagrams
STC312825 Hydraulics, illustrations of Natural Philosophy, published in Popular Diagrams by James Reynolds, London 1850 (colour litho) by Emslie

Water for man and beast: a typical scene in Salonika, 1914-19 (litho)
STC359740 Water for man and beast: a typical scene in Salonika, 1914-19 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Plant watering
Fashionable lady watering plants Date: circa 1940

Ross-shire Loch, 1888 (oil on canvas)
DRB128761 Ross-shire Loch, 1888 (oil on canvas) by Hurt, Louis Bosworth (1856-1929); The Drambuie Collection, Edinburgh, Scotland; English, out of copyright

Island of Guam: Natives at Work in the Garden of the Governors Palace
STC209645 Island of Guam: Natives at Work in the Garden of the Governors Palace, from Voyage Autour du Monde (1817-20), by Louis Claude Desaulses de Freycinet (1779-1842) engraved by Schroeder

Le Mazet (oil on canvas)
XIR204548 Le Mazet (oil on canvas) by Coussens, Armand (1881-1935); Musee des Beaux-Arts, Nimes, France; French, out of copyright

On the Thames near Marlow (oil on canvas)
TAY195177 On the Thames near Marlow (oil on canvas) by Parker, Henry (1858-1930); Private Collection; eTaylor Gallery, London, UK; English, out of copyright

Schoolgirls in greenhouse learning horticulture. circa 1965

The Gardeners (oil on canvas)
BRM191045 The Gardeners (oil on canvas) by Caillebotte, Gustave (1848-94); 90x117 cm; Private Collection; French, out of copyright

Studies of a carter pumping water for his horses (pencil on paper)
XYC224068 Studies of a carter pumping water for his horses (pencil on paper) by Sandby, Paul (1725-1809); 19.7x22.2 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection, USA; English

A Pond with three Cows and a Crescent Moon, c. 1850 (oil on canvas)
LEF218808 A Pond with three Cows and a Crescent Moon, c.1850 (oil on canvas) by Corot, Jean Baptiste Camille (1796-1875); 35.5x53.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Weeding, The Rice Culture in China (colour woodblock print)
CHT173388 Weeding, The Rice Culture in China (colour woodblock print) by Chinese School (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Frontispiece to The Retir d Gardener by George London and Henry Wise
STC171154 Frontispiece to The Retir d Gardener by George London and Henry Wise, engraved by Van der Gucht, 1706 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Laguerre, L

Summer from the Seasons, Gobelins Tapestry, c. 1680
BAL1051 Summer from the Seasons, Gobelins Tapestry, c.1680 by Le Brun, Charles (1619-90) (after); Mobilier National, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

Uncle Toby and Widow Wadman
SC14877 Uncle Toby and Widow Wadman by Leslie, Charles Robert (1794-1859); Victoria & Albert Museum, London, UK; English, out of copyright

The Sulphation; Le sulfatage, c. 1925 (oil on canvas)
1769297 The Sulphation; Le sulfatage, c.1925 (oil on canvas) by Martin, Henri (1860-1943); 203.8x109.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Sulphation; Le sulfatage. Henri Martin (1860-1943)

Watering potted plants (engraving)
5227069 Watering potted plants (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Watering potted plants)

Garden (colour litho)
5228936 Garden (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Garden. Illustration for The Object Painting Book by H Lynn and Others (Frederick Warne)

Rice production (engraving)
6001087 Rice production (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rice production. Illustration for The Saturday Magazine, 24 August 1833.); © Look and Learn

Cultivation of the tea plant, China. (1 of 4) Date: 1832

Silhouette, Offering a Peach in the Hothouse. late 19th century

Letter I, Immersion Hydrotherapique (colour litho)
5236081 Letter I, Immersion Hydrotherapique (colour litho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Letter I, Immersion Hydrotherapique)

Early Days at Kensington (chromolitho)
668170 Early Days at Kensington (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Early Days at Kensington)

Hydrostatics, from an encyclopaedia of technology, published 1850 (colour litho)
STC171122 Hydrostatics, from an encyclopaedia of technology, published 1850 (colour litho) by Emslie, John (1813-75); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

The Machine at Marly, from Les Plans, Profils et Elevations des Ville et Chateau de
STC172300 The Machine at Marly, from Les Plans, Profils et Elevations des Ville et Chateau de Versailles, published after 1724 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Martin

Bathing Horses after Work, 1884 (oil on canvas)
XKH226217 Bathing Horses after Work, 1884 (oil on canvas) by Calderon, William Frank (1865-1943); 60.3x91.4 cm; Hamburger Kunsthalle, Hamburg, Germany; English, out of copyright

Mexican Irrigation Wheel (chromolitho)
735583 Mexican Irrigation Wheel (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mexican Irrigation Wheel)

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"Watering: A Vital Task for Nurturing Nature's Beauty" In the whimsical illustration "Another Wash-out by W. Heath Robinson, " a comically intricate contraption fails to water the garden, reminding us of the importance of simplicity in gardening. "Muriel Dawson's Mothers Gardener" captures the tender care and dedication required to keep plants healthy, emphasizing that watering is an act of love towards nature. Transporting us back to Victorian times, we see a diligent gardener with a they are in hand in Chelmsford. This image reminds us of the timeless tradition of tending to gardens and how it connects generations. The "Malvern Water Cure (2)" hints at the therapeutic power of water as it rejuvenates both body and soul. Just like humans need water for healing, so do our beloved plants require regular hydration. While Sunday Roast may conjure images of delicious meals, this caption also alludes to watering as an essential part of maintaining lush green lawns where families gather for quality time outdoors. "Irrigation: The Lifeline for Thriving Crops. " In arid regions or large-scale farming operations, irrigation systems play a crucial role in ensuring bountiful harvests while conserving precious resources. Even ballet dancers understand that proper hydration is key to their graceful movements. As they exercise diligently, they remind us that just like them, plants need regular watering for growth and vitality. Mary Mary Quite Contrary - Nursery Rhyme serves as a playful reminder that even contrary characters appreciate well-watered gardens; nurturing flora brings joy regardless of one's personality traits. On a charming New Year card featuring four kittens with a tiny watering can, we witness innocence embracing responsibility. It teaches us that even small acts contribute significantly when caring for nature's wonders. "A hint to the Hebrews - how they may make themselves independent. " This intriguing phrase suggests self-sufficiency through efficient use of water, highlighting the importance of responsible watering practices for sustainability.