Zambezi River Delta (2013-08-29) by NASANASA
Water is one of the fundamental keys to life as we know it. Throughout history, H2O has inspired, sustained, and relaxed us. Scroll to take a world tour of the tranquil sights and sounds of water.
Rocks at Jávea. The White Boat (1905 - 1905) by Joaquín Sorolla y BastidaMuseo Carmen Thyssen Málaga
Picture yourself overlooking the beach and listen to the water crash, as Joaquín Sorolla did when he painted this serene scene in 1905. Let Sorolla's impressionistic vista capture your imagination and scroll on to continue your journey.
Landscape with a Calm (1650 - 1651)The J. Paul Getty Museum
Envision yourself in the Roman countryside almost 400 years ago. A goatherd guides his flock to a nearby lake while you enjoy a picnic. A soft breeze makes the water lap at the banks. French Baroque artist Nicolas Poussin captured this view around 1650 CE.
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You find yourself at the Château de Versailles, touring the palace grounds on a lovely day. When the sun is shining, these pools reflect the light onto the exterior wall of the Hall of Mirrors. Versailles is renowned for its water features--click to explore using Street View!
Waterfall (2018) by Hisbaan Noorani, grade 10 studentNever Gallery Ready (NgR)
You discover a waterfall hidden in a forest. For a change of pace, watch the water pour down and try to hear the crashing cascade in your mind. This peaceful animated loop was created by Hisbaan Noorani, a 10th grade student at the time!
Installation of Gush (2014/2015) by Marilyn MinterThe Water Tank Project
The sun sets over Manhattan and a you admire the artwork wrapped around a rooftop water tank. This piece by Marilyn Minter, Gush, is part of The Water Tank Project, an art exhibition focused on the global water crisis.
Waterfalls of Various Districts; Kirifuri-no-taki at Kurokami-yama in Shimotsuke Province (1833) by KATSUSHIKA HokusaiShimane Art Museum
You are mesmerized by the raw beauty and immense power of water as you approach a massive waterfall in Nikkō, Japan. Painted by Hokusai in 1833, you can still see Kirifuri Falls today. Scroll down to explore.
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In Wuzhen, China a river guides you to a large lakeside theater where you can stop and admire the tranquility of nature among the gorgeous architecture. Though the water here is glassy, you can still hear the river when you close your eyes.
Waterfall in Småland (1856) by Marcus LarsonNationalmuseum Sweden
After a long journey through the woods, you can see your destination just across a flowing river. You stop to rest, listening to the water ripple and surge among the rocks, like in this 1856 painting by Marcus Larson. Do you feel refreshed?
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