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"Watering: A Vital Task for Nurturing Nature's Beauty" In the whimsical illustration "Another Wash-out by W

Background imageWatering Collection: Bathing Horses after Work, 1884 (oil on canvas)

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

Background imageWatering Collection: Mexican Irrigation Wheel (chromolitho)

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

Background imageWatering Collection: Royal Pump Rooms, Leamington (photo)

Royal Pump Rooms, Leamington (photo)
727528 Royal Pump Rooms, Leamington (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Royal Pump Rooms, Leamington)

Background imageWatering Collection: The Hermitage at Montmorency (w / c on paper)

The Hermitage at Montmorency (w / c on paper)
CHT168366 The Hermitage at Montmorency (w/c on paper) by French School, (18th century); Musee de L Histoire Vivante, Montreuil

Background imageWatering Collection: Hippo

Hippo
Would I like a bun? Illustrated comic postcard of a hippo with mouth watering. Nister series 172/2. Artist: GH Thompson (1842-1909)

Background imageWatering Collection: A Royal Little Prisoner (engraving)

A Royal Little Prisoner (engraving)
2781086 A Royal Little Prisoner (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Royal Little Prisoner. Illustration for Chatterbox (1892).); © Look and Learn

Background imageWatering Collection: The tale of the siblings (chromolitho)

The tale of the siblings (chromolitho)
3621656 The tale of the siblings (chromolitho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The tale of the siblings)

Background imageWatering Collection: Girl outside back door, checking the rain (colour litho)

Girl outside back door, checking the rain (colour litho)
3630659 Girl outside back door, checking the rain (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Girl outside back door, checking the rain)

Background imageWatering Collection: A romantic incident in the life of Charles Tennant, the life of the founder of the St Rollox Works

A romantic incident in the life of Charles Tennant, the life of the founder of the St Rollox Works (litho)
3642078 A romantic incident in the life of Charles Tennant, the life of the founder of the St Rollox Works (litho) by English School

Background imageWatering Collection: Garden utensils (colour litho)

Garden utensils (colour litho)
3096759 Garden utensils (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Garden utensils. Illustration for Bilder zum Anschauungsunterricht fur die Jugend by Eduard)

Background imageWatering Collection: Horse drinking from a trough (colour photo)

Horse drinking from a trough (colour photo)
3091242 Horse drinking from a trough (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Horse drinking from a trough)

Background imageWatering Collection: Master Grub The Gardeners Son (colour litho)

Master Grub The Gardeners Son (colour litho)
2797332 Master Grub The Gardeners Son (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Master Grub The Gardeners Son)

Background imageWatering Collection: Victorian silk birthday card, Girl and Doves

Victorian silk birthday card, Girl and Doves. 19th century

Background imageWatering Collection: Cutout birthday card, age 8

Cutout birthday card, age 8, with two goblins, a watering can and toadstool houses. Date: circa 1920s

Background imageWatering Collection: The Morning Dew, watering the Maharajahs Garden in Mysore (engraving)

The Morning Dew, watering the Maharajahs Garden in Mysore (engraving)
1592218 The Morning Dew, watering the Maharajahs Garden in Mysore (engraving) by Woodville, Richard Caton II (1856-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Morning Dew)

Background imageWatering Collection: Scenes at the Modder River and Rensburg (b / w photo)

Scenes at the Modder River and Rensburg (b / w photo)
1599353 Scenes at the Modder River and Rensburg (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scenes at the Modder River and Rensburg)

Background imageWatering Collection: The Crisis in China, Scenes in Peking (b / w photo)

The Crisis in China, Scenes in Peking (b / w photo)
1599977 The Crisis in China, Scenes in Peking (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Crisis in China, Scenes in Peking)

Background imageWatering Collection: The Azores and Madeira (engraving)

The Azores and Madeira (engraving)
1101169 The Azores and Madeira (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Azores and Madeira)

Background imageWatering Collection: Rice Plant - watering the rice plant

Rice Plant - watering the rice plant
During the early stages of growth, the Chinese had to constantly keep the seed under water, using chain-pumps and a bucket placed at the end of a lever. Date: 1833

Background imageWatering Collection: Dickens scrap - Mr Tupman, Pickwick Papers

Dickens scrap - Mr Tupman, Pickwick Papers
Charles Dickens scrap - Mr Tupman paying court to a spinster aunt in the novel, The Pickwick Papers, Chapter 8. 19th century

Background imageWatering Collection: The War, watering Horses under Difficulties (engraving)

The War, watering Horses under Difficulties (engraving)
1106354 The War, watering Horses under Difficulties (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War, watering Horses under Difficulties)

Background imageWatering Collection: Cartoon - Going down to a watering place

Cartoon - Going down to a watering place, for the benefit of Bathing. early 19th century

Background imageWatering Collection: Knightsbridge Pub 1841

Knightsbridge Pub 1841
The White Hart, Knightsbridge. 1841

Background imageWatering Collection: Watering Cavalry at the Manoeuvres, an Unexpected Bath (litho)

Watering Cavalry at the Manoeuvres, an Unexpected Bath (litho)
1063755 Watering Cavalry at the Manoeuvres, an Unexpected Bath (litho) by Paget, Walter Stanley (1861-1908); Private Collection; (add.info.: Watering Cavalry at the Manoeuvres, an Unexpected Bath)

Background imageWatering Collection: Life in the Camp on Mooi River which has been shelled by the Boers, Cavalry watering Horses (litho)

Life in the Camp on Mooi River which has been shelled by the Boers, Cavalry watering Horses (litho)
1043333 Life in the Camp on Mooi River which has been shelled by the Boers, Cavalry watering Horses (litho) by Dadd, Frank (1851-1929) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageWatering Collection: An oriental atrium (pencil, w / c & bodycolour on paper)

An oriental atrium (pencil, w / c & bodycolour on paper)
CH441561 An oriental atrium (pencil, w/c & bodycolour on paper) by Tapiro Baro, Josep (1836-1913); 67.8x47.9 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Spanish, out of copyright

Background imageWatering Collection: On the Banks of the Marne, 1904 (pastel)

On the Banks of the Marne, 1904 (pastel)
CH400981 On the Banks of the Marne, 1904 (pastel) by Lhermitte, Leon Augustin (1844-1925); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

Background imageWatering Collection: Cows at the Watering Hole (oil on canvas)

Cows at the Watering Hole (oil on canvas)
615708 Cows at the Watering Hole (oil on canvas) by Dupre, Julien (1851-1910); 50x61 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

Background imageWatering Collection: Evening (oil on canvas)

Evening (oil on canvas)
CH401893 Evening (oil on canvas) by King, Henry John Yeend (1855-1924); 30.5x45.7 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

Background imageWatering Collection: Woman leading her Cow to Water (black chalk heightened with white on laid paper)

Woman leading her Cow to Water (black chalk heightened with white on laid paper)
CH401577 Woman leading her Cow to Water (black chalk heightened with white on laid paper) by Millet, Jean-Francois (1814-75); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageWatering Collection: Plate 51. Walking, and Turning Around, Using Sprinkling Pot, 1872-85 (collotype on paper)

Plate 51. Walking, and Turning Around, Using Sprinkling Pot, 1872-85 (collotype on paper)
3950132 Plate 51. Walking, and Turning Around, Using Sprinkling Pot, 1872-85 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 20.6x35.4 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy

Background imageWatering Collection: The Advance towards Dongola, the Headquarters at Ferket, watering Camels and Horses (engraving)

The Advance towards Dongola, the Headquarters at Ferket, watering Camels and Horses (engraving)
1605684 The Advance towards Dongola, the Headquarters at Ferket, watering Camels and Horses (engraving) by Loye, Charles Auguste (Montbard) (1841-1905); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageWatering Collection: Lady watering plants in a green house (engraving)

Lady watering plants in a green house (engraving)
3629349 Lady watering plants in a green house (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lady watering plants in a green house)

Background imageWatering Collection: Church Street, Hampstead, Middlesex (engraving)

Church Street, Hampstead, Middlesex (engraving)
3649123 Church Street, Hampstead, Middlesex (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Church Street, Hampstead, Middlesex)

Background imageWatering Collection: Flower Girls (oil on canvas)

Flower Girls (oil on canvas)
BOU203147 Flower Girls (oil on canvas) by Coleman, William Stephen (1829-1904); 71.2x45.7 cm; Private Collection; Bourne Gallery, Reigate, Surrey; English, out of copyright

Background imageWatering Collection: The Beauties of Street Sprinkling, New York City, 1856 (pencil & w / c on paper)

The Beauties of Street Sprinkling, New York City, 1856 (pencil & w / c on paper)
NYH189929 The Beauties of Street Sprinkling, New York City, 1856 (pencil & w/c on paper) by Worth, Thomas (1834-1917); 31.1x42.2 cm; Collection of the New-York Historical Society

Background imageWatering Collection: Educational depiction of gardening, with illustrations of garden tools

Educational depiction of gardening, with illustrations of garden tools
CHT184919 Educational depiction of gardening, with illustrations of garden tools and scenes showing the appropriate activities for each season

Background imageWatering Collection: Ms Lat 9333 fol. 30 Marjoram, from Tacuinum Sanitatis (vellum)

Ms Lat 9333 fol. 30 Marjoram, from Tacuinum Sanitatis (vellum)
CHT185996 Ms Lat 9333 fol.30 Marjoram, from Tacuinum Sanitatis (vellum) by German School, (15th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; eArchives Charmet; German, out of copyright

Background imageWatering Collection: A Garden, from The Gardeners Labyrinth, 1577 (engraving) (b / w photo)

A Garden, from The Gardeners Labyrinth, 1577 (engraving) (b / w photo)
STC171152 A Garden, from The Gardeners Labyrinth, 1577 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Hill, Thomas (16th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Background imageWatering Collection: Rice Fields (w / c on paper)

Rice Fields (w / c on paper)
CHT173387 Rice Fields (w/c on paper) by Chinese School (19th century); Private Collection; eArchives Charmet; Chinese, out of copyright

Background imageWatering Collection: Notes at Longchamps, 1876 (engraving)

Notes at Longchamps, 1876 (engraving)
1615953 Notes at Longchamps, 1876 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Notes at Longchamps, 1876)

Background imageWatering Collection: Taking Torpedo-Boats across the Atlantic (engraving)

Taking Torpedo-Boats across the Atlantic (engraving)
1596145 Taking Torpedo-Boats across the Atlantic (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Taking Torpedo-Boats across the Atlantic)

Background imageWatering Collection: The Sprinkler, c. 1925 (oil on canvas)

The Sprinkler, c. 1925 (oil on canvas)
693012 The Sprinkler, c.1925 (oil on canvas) by Tobeen, Felix Elie (1880-1938); 38.5x55 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: L Arroseur.); Photo eChristies Images; Spanish, out of copyright

Background imageWatering Collection: Rice production (engraving)

Rice production (engraving)
6001083 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

Background imageWatering Collection: Tea at Englefield Green (gouache on paper)

Tea at Englefield Green (gouache on paper)
CMN95611 Tea at Englefield Green (gouache on paper) by Sandby, Paul (1725-1809); 45.4x30.8 cm; Nottingham City Museums and Galleries (Nottingham Castle)

Background imageWatering Collection: Young Musicians (engraving)

Young Musicians (engraving)
6010479 Young Musicians (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Young Musicians. Illustration for The Infants Magazine (1871).); © Look and Learn

Background imageWatering Collection: Horses at the Water Trough, 1884 (oil on canvas)

Horses at the Water Trough, 1884 (oil on canvas)
NUL121812 Horses at the Water Trough, 1884 (oil on canvas) by Dagnan-Bouveret, Pascal Adolphe Jean (1852-1929); 225x175 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Chambery, Savoie, Rhone-Alpes, France; French

Background imageWatering Collection: Woman with a cabbage as a head (colour litho)

Woman with a cabbage as a head (colour litho)
5236059 Woman with a cabbage as a head (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Woman with a cabbage as a head.); Look and Learn / Barbara Loe Collection




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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.