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A woman drawing water from a well
from De Universo by Rabano Mauro, 1023 |
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| Diego Velázquez, "The Waterseller of Seville," 1620. |
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| Jean Siméon Chardin, "Water Glass and Jug," 1760. |
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| Francisco Goya, "The Water Carrier," 1812. |
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| Katsukawa Shunkō, "Three Water Carriers at the Shore." Around 1800. |
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| Utagawa Kuniyoshi, "The Maidservant Hatsu-Jo Drinking Water," 1841-1842. |
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| Roy Lichtenstein, "Still Life with Lemon & Glass," 1974 |
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| Street Art from Philadelphia's "Drink More Tap" campaign, 2021. (Source) |
Last week, I wrote about how pure drinking water is essential, but often ignored, in modern life, and how millions of people in the world lack access to this necessity. See my post: “
Water: a Privilege.” Writing about drinking water made me curious about how it’s been represented in art in various eras: as I searched for these images I found it much easier to locate art works about wine than about water! I’m sharing this with
Sami’s blog where art in the form of murals is celebrated, and with
Elizabeth’s weekly celebration of beverages.
Blog post © mae sander; art from Wikipedia and other collections.
Wonderful art work and murals.
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I never really paid attention to water in paintings. It's so interesting to think about and see all the examples you have. Especially in The Luncheon of the Boating Party! As an art history major in a former life of mine, I think I missed the boat on that! Have a great week and thanks for a thought provoking post!
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This is so fabulous collection of arts about drinking
ReplyDeleteThis is quite a collection! I never really considered water in paintings. It's such an essential resource it makes since it would often pop up in art. Thank you for sharing!
ReplyDeleteI was amazed at how many of these paintings included a lemon. You have certainly given us a history lesson about water in art through the ages. These are all wonderful. I came to see the murals and street art, and was so pleased that you also shared this with us at T this week, also. Thanks for that.
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ReplyDeleteI was quite surprised at how many water paintings included a lemon. You have certainly given us a wonderful visit of water through the centuries. Most remarkable.
I came to see the mural and street art and was THRILLED to read that you are also sharing this with us for T this week, too. Thanks for this amazing post on the history of water in art.
What a great collection of pictures! I really want to go see the Detroit Institute of Art one of these years--I think you're quite close--but it's also not so far from Toronto...
ReplyDeleteI like the murals, but this post is so much more interesting because of your water finds.Quite a collection:thank you!
ReplyDeleteAmazing how you found so many art works with water!
ReplyDeleteWater is essential for our body and sadly many people don't have access to drinkable water.
Nice mural too, love the inclusion of the pink flowers, really pops.
Thanks for participating in Monday Murals Mae.
I really like the street art, what a great campaign!
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I didn't know drinking water was such a common theme in art. You found a great collection of wonderful art on that theme Mae. I hope you have a great T day. hugs-Erika
ReplyDeleteYou have assembled a great variety of cultural art. They are all lovely!
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Kate
Seems people were grateful for water always. Sad many take it for granted now. Don´t see or know how many struggle for it.
ReplyDeleteI just bought another set of "easy WATER". It came with a note, "it´s the little things in life we should be thankful for".
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I love the paintings with water! I like tap water, and drink a lot of it, I have bottled water for visitors if they prefer it. We grew up with tap water in England, and I was surprised that in Germany everyone drank bottled water! In the meantime most towns have now installed drinking fountains so that people can drink more and keep hydrated in the increasing heat.I think it's a pity that restaurants refuse to serve tap water! Happy T Day, Valerie
ReplyDeleteMy favourites are the Utagawa and the Renoir. Happy T Day! Elle xx
ReplyDeleteA fun and unique way to interpret the T Day theme. Happy T Day
ReplyDeleteYes, I read your post about water and the art with water is brilliant. Have a lovely day.
ReplyDeleteConveying water in art is a real talent! Really enjoyed the pics Mae. Happy T day! Hugs! deb
ReplyDeleteGreat water carrying/drinking art, Mae. Made me thirsty!
ReplyDeleteLovely post and I have thought of your post last week several times. TFS.
Happy T-day very late. Hugz