Irrigate Collection

System of distribution of the waters of the Ondara river for the city of Cervera (Catalonia, Spain). Cervera
AIS5342692 System of distribution of the waters of the Ondara river for the city of Cervera (Catalonia, Spain). Cervera. Cervera Museum.; Museo de Cervera, Lleida, Catalunya

Irrigation at the North West (b/w photo)
8658234 Irrigation at the North West (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Irrigation at the North West)

Capital letters Plate in "Picturesque alphabet or New informative and picturesque alphabet", 1892 (engraving)
DUV4220658 Capital letters Plate in "Picturesque alphabet or New informative and picturesque alphabet", 1892 (engraving); 27x17.5 cm; (add.info)

Post-1883 - Blackfeet project, Montana - irrigable lands near Opal on Great Northern Railroad (b/w photo)
7134118 Post-1883 - Blackfeet project, Montana - irrigable lands near Opal on Great Northern Railroad (b/w photo); (add.info.: Post-1883 - Blackfeet project)

The Assyrian Method of Irrigation (litho)
8660909 The Assyrian Method of Irrigation (litho) by Wright, Henry Charles Seppings (1850-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Assyrian Method of Irrigation)

Egyptian shaduf irrigation system (engraving)
8663855 Egyptian shaduf irrigation system (engraving) by French School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Egyptian shaduf irrigation system)

Irrigated agriculture in desert, farm in Utah, USA

iffigating apple orchards, Ponte in Valtellina. Lombardy Italy Europe

The Marly machine: set of installations bringing water from the Seine to Versailles, 1723 (engraving)
1760017 The Marly machine: set of installations bringing water from the Seine to Versailles, 1723 (engraving) by Martin, Pierre-Denis (1663-1742) (after); (add.info)

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Asia, China, Yunnan, Yuanyang. Flooded rice terraces. Date: 16/01/2007

No more drought thanks to flying water cart (colour litho)
7181036 No more drought thanks to flying water cart (colour litho) by Echau, Joaquin Xaudaru y (1872-1933); Private Collection; (add.info.: No more drought thanks to flying water cart)

Chivasso -- the Cavour Canal water intake, c. 1899 (engraving)
7210550 Chivasso -- the Cavour Canal water intake, c.1899 (engraving) by Stud.Coop.im (19th century); 16.5x25 cm; Private Collection; © AmpieVedute.art

Australia: Irrigation in Victoria, The Goulburn Weir (b / w photo)
7182041 Australia: Irrigation in Victoria, The Goulburn Weir (b/w photo) by Australian Photographer (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Irrigation in Victoria, The Goulburn Weir)

In the Celestial Empire (colour litho)
7181675 In the Celestial Empire (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: In the Celestial Empire)

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

Illustrations of a Lavoir, 1887 (engraving)
867830 Illustrations of a Lavoir, 1887 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Published in " Le Dictionnaire de l Ameublement et de la decoration depuis)

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Francesco Tavani

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Botswana, Citrus tree with individual drip irrigation

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EGYPT, Agriculture, Irrigation Man using irrigation wheel with cattle

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Egypt, Nile Valley, Farming Irrigation pump working by field of beans and banana plantation

Centre pivot irrigation, near Twizel, Mackenzie District, South Canterbury, South Island, New Zealand

Palestinian garden, 1800s
Gourds grown as a vine in an Arab garden, Palestine, 19th century. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Chinese farmers planting rice
Transplanting and irrigating rice in China. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Crop Duster Spraying Flowering Canola Field

Indonesia, Rice Terraces; Bali

Large Artesian Well, Oasis Ranch nr Roswell, New Mexico, USA
Artesian Well (the largest in the World), on the Oasis Ranch near to Roswell, New Mexico, USA - more than 900 feet deep and flowed 9100 gallons of water a minute - used to irrigate local farmland

Syria. Hama. Noria in the Orontes river next to the aqueduct
Syrian. The Norias of Bechriyyat in Hama. The waterwheels at Hama, known as Norias, are up to 20m high and have been standing since the 13th century. Middle East

Hama, Syria - The Giant waterwheels on the Orontes River. The city is renowned for these seventeen norias, which locals claim date back to 1100 BC

Asia, Philippines, Nueva Vizcaya Province, Aritao. Paddy fields cover Aritao Valley in Central Luzon

Egyptian Shadoof - Irrigation system on the River Nile
Egyptian Shadoof at Cairo, raising water from the Nile to irrigate fields. The shadoof was originally developed in ancient Mesopotamia, and appears on a Sargonid seal of around 2000 BCE

Egyptian Shadoof
Egyptian SHADOOF at Cairo, raising water from the Nile to irrigate fields

Syrian. Hama. The Noria of Al-Mohamedieh of Hama along the Orentes river. Middle East

Irrigation from the River Nile, Egypt. Date: circa 1870

Waterwheel for irrigation, Ziyuan, Guangxi, China

A vineyard with high trained vines protected by barbed wire fence and mountains in the background. Near Podgorica. Vineyard watered with artificial irrigation. Montenegro, Balkan

Giant Rotary Irrigation Scheme near Twizel, Mackenzie Country, South Island, New Zealand

Irrigated Farmland and Benmore Range, near Omarama, Waitaki Valley, North Otago, South Island, New Zealand

Asia, China, Yunnan, Honghe. Rice Terraces near Leuy Villge

Asia, China, Yunnan, Jinping. Native Yi people plant flooded rice terraces near Laomeng Town

Asia, China, Yunnan, Luchun. Farmers plant rice in flooded terraces

Asia, China, Yunnan Province, Honghe County. Farmer walks by seed rice on flooded Jiayin terraces

Water storage for almond and citrus orchard, Costa Blanca, Alicante Province, Valencia, Spain, May

Crop irrigation, waterwheel travelling irrigator system in commercial Potato (Solanum tuberosum) field, Clyro, Hay-on-Wye, Powys, Wales, July

Tea (Camellia sinensis) crop, with irrigator system watering plantation during misty weather, Munnar, Idukki District, Western Ghats, Kerala, India, December

Turmeric (Curcuma longa) crop, with irrigator system watering field, Gundelpet, Karnataka, India, September

Floriculture, irrigator system watering Aztec Marigold (Tagetes erecta) flowers, growing in field, Gundelpet, Karnataka, India, September

Crop irrigation, travelling irrigator system in commercial Potato (Solanum tuberosum) field, Rackheath, Norfolk, England, June

Assorted machines and equipment, 1858 C016 / 8984
Assorted machines and equipment. 19th-century artworks of various ancient and modern technologies and machinery. Three water wheels are shown: (undershot, top left; overshot)

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"Irrigate: A Journey Through the Waters of Time" Step into the realm of irrigation, where water has shaped civilizations and transformed landscapes. From the ancient city of Hama in Syria to the picturesque Ponte in Valtellina, Lombardy Italy, let us explore the wonders brought forth by this vital practice. In Hama, a mesmerizing sight awaits - a Noria gracefully turning on the Orontes river next to an aqueduct. This ingenious system has been irrigating apple orchards for centuries, sustaining life and fostering abundance in this fertile land. Traveling back through history, we encounter the Marly machine - an extraordinary set of installations that transported water from the Seine to Versailles in 1723. The intricate engravings depict its grandeur and highlight how irrigation played a crucial role in maintaining lush gardens fit for royalty. Fast forward to more recent times; technology takes flight as we witness a flying water cart bringing relief from droughts. A colorful lithograph showcases how innovation can combat arid conditions and ensure bountiful harvests. Venturing further across continents, we arrive at Chivasso's Cavour Canal water intake captured beautifully in an engraving from 1899. This image transports us to Australia's Victoria region where irrigation systems like Goulburn Weir have revolutionized agriculture and provided sustenance for generations. Our journey then takes us eastward towards China with captivating black-and-white photographs depicting ox-driven irrigation methods employed during the late 19th century. Witnessing their laborious efforts reminds us of humanity's unwavering determination to harness nature's resources for survival. Delving deeper into history reveals illustrations showcasing lavoirs - communal washing places that relied on well-organized irrigation systems dating back to 1887. These engravings paint vivid pictures of women diligently tending to their daily chores while benefiting from efficient water management practices. As our expedition draws near its end, we reflect on the timeless importance of irrigation.