Fetching Water Collection

Ugandan children fetching water, Masindi, Uganda, Africa

Struggle for Survival. Artist: Krohg, Christian (1852-1925)
Struggle for Survival. Found in the collection of National Museum of Art, Oslo

The Pond, 1930 (oil on canvas)
NWP243181 The Pond, 1930 (oil on canvas) by Forbes, Stanhope Alexander (1857-1947); 50X63 cm; Newport Museum and Art Gallery, South Wales; (add.info.: location of pond may be Boswergy Farm, near St)

Peasant Family at a Well (oil on canvas)
HNT167629 Peasant Family at a Well (oil on canvas) by Willemsens, Abraham (fl.1627-d.72); The Hunterian, University of Glasgow, Scotland; eHunterian Museum & Art Gallery; Flemish, out of copyright

Rebecca and Eliezer, 1660 (pen and ink and wash on paper)
XKH145214 Rebecca and Eliezer, 1660 (pen and ink and wash on paper) by Bray, Salomon de (1597-1664); 18.2x31.1 cm; Hamburger Kunsthalle, Hamburg, Germany; Dutch, out of copyright

Rebecca and Eliezer (oil on panel)
XKH149069 Rebecca and Eliezer (oil on panel) by Scheits, Matthias (c.1630-c.1700); 58.1x82 cm; Hamburger Kunsthalle, Hamburg, Germany; German, out of copyright

The Death of Marmion (oil on canvas)
AFR97163 The Death of Marmion (oil on canvas) by Thomas, William Cave (c.1820-96); 83x64 cm; South African National Gallery, Cape Town

Fetching water in Mulago, Kampala, Uganda, Africa

Ugandan child fetching water, Masindi, Uganda, Africa

The Fountain on the Sukharevskaya Square in the 19th century, 1921. Artist: Vasnetsov
The Fountain on the Sukharevskaya Square in the 19th century, 1921. Found in the collection of the V. Vasnetsov Memorial Museum, Moscow

River scenes Euphrates Hilla Women washing clothes
River scenes on the Euphrates taken at Hilla. Women washing clothes. And fetching water from the same spot. 1932, Iraq, ß©ñillah

Eliezer and Rebecca at the Well, 1660 (oil on canvas)
XIR52619 Eliezer and Rebecca at the Well, 1660 (oil on canvas) by Bray, Salomon de (1597-1664); Musee de la Chartreuse, Douai, France; Dutch, out of copyright

Calcutta, the Esplanade, engraved by E. Radclyffe, from Gallery of Historical Portraits
KW327876 Calcutta, the Esplanade, engraved by E. Radclyffe, from Gallery of Historical Portraits, published c.1880 (litho) by Allom, Thomas (1804-72) (after); Private Collection; Ken Welsh; English

Eliezer and Rebekah, Genesis 24: 15-21, illustration from Dores The Holy Bible
KW259183 Eliezer and Rebekah, Genesis 24:15-21, illustration from Dores The Holy Bible, engraved by Piaud, 1866 (engraving) by Dore

Laban Searching for Eliezer at the Well (oil on panel)
XIR249256 Laban Searching for Eliezer at the Well (oil on panel) by Vos, Maarten de (1532-1603); 114x176.5 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Rouen, France; (add.info.: Laban, frere de Rebecca)

The Farmyard (oil on panel)
XIR236851 The Farmyard (oil on panel) by Brueghel, Jan the Younger (1601-78); 46.5x75 cm; Louvre, Paris, France; Flemish, out of copyright

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"Struggle for Survival: Ugandan Children Fetching Water in Masindi, Uganda, Africa" In the heart of Masindi, Uganda, a poignant scene unfolds as young children embark on a daily quest for water. With determination etched upon their faces, they navigate the arduous journey to ensure their families' survival. Inspired by Christian Krohg's masterpiece "The Pond, " painted in 1930, this captivating image captures the essence of resilience amidst adversity. Just like the peasants depicted in "Peasant Family at a Well, " these children epitomize unwavering strength and resourcefulness. Rebecca and Eliezer's timeless tale resonates through centuries; even today, it echoes as these brave souls fetch water with pen and ink sketches or oil on panel masterpieces. Their unwavering spirit is reminiscent of "The Death of Marmion, " where courage triumphs over tribulation. From Mulago to Kampala, Uganda's capital city witnesses countless acts of perseverance as children tirelessly fetch water from wells or fountains. The Sukharevskaya Square fountain itself stands as a symbol of hope since its creation by Appolinari Mikhaylovich Vasnetsov in the 19th century. Drawing parallels across continents and eras, river scenes along Euphrates recall women washing clothes while Ugandan children carry jerry cans brimming with life-sustaining liquid. These shared struggles remind us that humanity unites us all. As we contemplate Eliezer and Rebecca at the well once more—this time immortalized on canvas—we are reminded that fetching water isn't merely an act but an embodiment of resilience against all odds. It serves as a testament to our collective willpower to overcome challenges and provide for those we hold dear. In this snapshot frozen in time—a glimpse into reality—the struggle for survival intertwines with hope.