Subsiding Collection

Noah and the dove
LLM462019 Noah and the dove by Dudley, Robert Ambrose (1867-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: Noah and the dove. Simple Bible Stories for the Little Ones (Ernest Nister)

Subsidance of Toll House, on Prince Street Bridge, 1828 (pencil & w / c on paper)
2832386 Subsidance of Toll House, on Prince Street Bridge, 1828 (pencil & w/c on paper) by Rowbotham, Thomas Leeson the Elder (1783-1853); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; eBristol Museums

52 Corn Street, 1823 (pencil on paper)
2832588 52 Corn Street, 1823 (pencil on paper) by O Neill, Hugh (1784-1824); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; eBristol Museums, Galleries & Archives; Given by W. M

Old houses, corner of long row, Temple Street (pencil & w / c on paper)
2831639 Old houses, corner of long row, Temple Street (pencil & w/c on paper) by O Neill, Hugh (1784-1824); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; eBristol Museums

48 Corn Street, 1823 (pencil on paper)
2832586 48 Corn Street, 1823 (pencil on paper) by O Neill, Hugh (1784-1824); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; eBristol Museums, Galleries & Archives; Given by W. M

Flood and Waters Subsiding, Green Cloister, 1447-48 (fresco)
875230 Flood and Waters Subsiding, Green Cloister, 1447-48 (fresco) by Uccello, Paolo (1397-1475); 215x520 cm; Museo di Santa Maria Novella, Florence, Italy; eGiuliano Valsecchi; Italian

Temples on the Banks of the Ganges, Benares, India, c1909. Creator: George Rose
Temples on the Banks of the Ganges, Benares, India, c1909. They are gradually sinking into the sandy bed of the river. Subsiding Hindu temple on the river Ganges in the holy city of Varanasi

Church with leaning tower caused by subsidence, Church of St. Martin, Cwmyoy, Llantony Valley, Brecon Beacons N. P
Church with leaning tower caused by subsidence, Church of St. Martin, Cwmyoy, Llantony Valley, Brecon Beacons N.P. Monmouthshire, Wales, November

Subsidence. A large crack in the outside wall of a house caused by subsidence. Subsidence is the sinking of land. It may be natural or due to the activities of man

Leaning Towers / Bologna
The Asinelli Tower (l) and Garisenda Tower (r) with their distinctive lean caused by subsidence of soil and foundation. Both towers were built in the 12th century

Noah on the Ark
Noah, on the deck of his Ark, welcomes the arrival of a dove carrying a twig, because it means that the floodwaters are subsiding

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"Subsiding: A Journey through Time and Nature's Forces" In the biblical tale of Noah and the dove, we witness a remarkable example of subsidence. As the floodwaters recede, revealing a transformed landscape, hope emerges with the return of the dove carrying an olive branch. The artistic depiction of Toll House on Prince Street Bridge in 1828 captures another instance of subsidence. The pencil and watercolor medium beautifully portrays the gradual sinking of this historic structure, showcasing nature's relentless power to reshape our surroundings. Moving along Corn Street in 1823, we encounter two more scenes captured by pencil on paper. The first showcases old houses at the corner of Long Row and Temple Street succumbing to subsidence. The second drawing depicts number 48 Corn Street as it gradually sinks into its foundation over time. Venturing further back in history, we stumble upon Green Cloister's fresco from 1447-48. This captivating artwork illustrates both a devastating flood and its subsequent subsiding waters—a testament to humanity's resilience against natural calamities throughout centuries. Traveling across continents to Benares, India circa 1909, George Rose presents us with "Temples on the Banks of Ganges. " Here too lies evidence of subsidence as ancient structures stand precariously close to shifting riverbanks—an eternal dance between human creations and nature's ever-changing course. Closer to home in Cwmyoy within Brecon Beacons National Park stands St. Martin Church with its leaning tower caused by persistent subsidence. This architectural marvel serves as a reminder that even man-made structures are not immune to Earth's geological forces. Beyond physical manifestations lie conceptual images like "Subsidence, " highlighting how climate change can lead to sinking landscapes worldwide—underscoring our urgent need for environmental stewardship before irreversible consequences take hold. Lastly, let us not forget Bologna's iconic Leaning Towers—a symbol synonymous with subsidence.