Distortion Collection (page 3)

The Awe-Inspiring Spectre of the Brocken, 1935. From The Popular Science Educator, Volume 2, edited by Charles Ray. [The Amalgamated Press, Ltd. London]

The Strange Fata Morgana Seen in Sicily, 1935. From The Popular Science Educator, Volume 2, edited by Charles Ray. [The Amalgamated Press, Ltd. London]

Edward II, 1856. Artist: Alfred Crowquill
Edward II, 1856. From Alfred Crowquills Comic History of the Kings and Queens of England - From William the Conqueror to the Present Time. [Read & Co. London, 1856]

Total war: What Old Mirrors They Make Nowadays, 1868 (1956). A print from Ideas, a volume about the origin and early history of many things, common and less common, essential and inessential

When you see Blackpool like this you re drunk, 20th Century

John Reith, 1st Baron Reith, 1933. Artist: Robert Low
John Reith, 1st Baron Reith, 1933. A print from a supplement of The New Statesman and Nation, 11th November 1933

John Simon, 1st Viscount Simon, 1933. Artist: Robert Low
John Simon, 1st Viscount Simon, 1933. A print from a supplement of The New Statesman and Nation, 16th December 1933

A porcelain dish by Maria Lebedeva, 1920. Artist: Maria Vasilievna Lebedeva
A porcelain dish by Maria Lebedeva, 1920

Study for `The City, 1909-1910. Artist: Robert Delaunay
Study for `The City, 1909-1910. This painting is part of an early series of works by Delaunay on the subject of the city, it was inspired by a postcard photograph of the rooftops of Paris taken

Gravitational lens in CL0024+1654 Artist: W Collet
Gravitational lens in CL0024+1654. A gravitational lens occurs when light from a very distant, bright source (such as a quasar) is bent around a massive object (such as a galaxy)

Gravitation lens G2237+0305. Einstein Cross quasar. A gravitational lens occurs when light from a very distant, bright source (such as a quasar) is bent around a massive object (such as a galaxy)

Byzantine sculpture in the Church of Panagia Ekatonpyliani on Paros, 4th century

John Logie Bairds first television demonstration, 1926. Photograph taken from the screen of his first Televisor

The Ambassadors, 1533. Artist: Hans Holbein the Younger
The Ambassadors, 1533. Double portrait by Hans Holbein (1497-1543) of Jean de Dinteville and Georges de Selve. In the foreground is a distorted skull, representing mortality

Foot x rays showing damage done by wearing high heels
A double page spread from The Sketch reporting on the unnatural stresses put on the feet by the wearing of high heels, which had been banned by the French medical profession being bad for the feet

Time warp, conceptual artwork C016 / 6302
Time warp. Conceptual artwork of a warped clock face on a background of stars and nebulae. This represents the warping of time at near-light speeds and in strong gravitational fields

Fun house on the prairies with blue sky, near Sault St. Marie; Ontario, Canada

Black And White Illustration Of A Mans Face With Distortion

Reflections In Water Of Burano, Italy

Reflection In Pond

Three Crosses

australia, business, challenge, chaos, clock, cloud, cog, color image, complexity
Decorative clock reflected in still water

USA, Alaska, Homer. Sun at sunset distorts to look like a nuclear fireball. Credit as: Arthur Morris / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

Bonzo in the Hall of Mirrors by George Studdy
This Weeks Studdy - Bonzo Enjoys three-penn orth of himself. Bonzo terrifies himself with a triplicate reflection at a fairground or seaside pier hall of mirrors. 1924

Fire at Eccleston Place, Victoria, London SW1
The latter stage of a fire at the Scripture Gift Mission, Naval & Military Bible Society, Eccleston Place, Victoria, London, on 23 April 1956, where there had also been an explosion

Bonzo spoils a perfectly good photograph by George Studdy
Bonzo spoils a perfectly good photograph -- he scratches his ear at the critical moment and distorts Chee-Kees image. George Ernest Studdy (1878-1948), was the creator of Bonzo

Europe, Greece, Attica, Cape Sounion. Ocean view in late afternoon
Africa, Namibia. Abstract of heat distorting grassy plain. Credit as: Bill Young / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

Africa, Namibia. Heat distorts grassy plain and red sand dunes. Credit as: Bill Young / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

Africa, Namibia. Abstract of heat distorting grassy plain. Credit as: Bill Young / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

Distorted antique map of Africa

color image, communication, concept, connection, cube, data, day, digital, digital age
Distorted digital stream in remote forest

afternoon, calm, color image, concept, copy space, cyberspace, day, digital, distortion
Pixelated image of trees in sunny forest

atom, augmented reality, ball, color image, computer graphic, concept, cyberspace
Nature sphere hovering over river in forest

Jenny Lake reflections, Grand Teton National Park
Fall foliage reflections on Jenny Lake, Grand Tetons National Park, Wyoming USA

Diagram showing light hitting a concave mirror

Diagram showing light hitting a convex mirror

Still Life on a Table, 1916 (oil on canvas)
XIR897705 Still Life on a Table, 1916 (oil on canvas) by Gris, Juan (1887-1927); 55x46 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Nature morte sur une table. PB2535); Spanish, out of copyright

Mme Hebuterne in a Blue Chair, 1918 (oil on canvas)
XBP335647 Mme Hebuterne in a Blue Chair, 1918 (oil on canvas) by Modigliani, Amedeo (1884-1920); 129.5x91.4 cm; Private Collection; Photo eBoltin Picture Library; Italian, out of copyright

Allegory of Music (the Fluteplayer), c. 1600
XAM76995 Allegory of Music (the Fluteplayer), c.1600 by Ravesteyn, Dirk de Quade van (fl.1589-1619); 111x127.5 cm; Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna, Austria; Dutch, out of copyright

Antonia, c. 1915 (oil on canvas)
XIR154127 Antonia, c.1915 (oil on canvas) by Modigliani, Amedeo (1884-1920); 82x46 cm; Musee de l Orangerie, Paris, France; Italian, out of copyright

Woman with Earrings (oil on canvas)
XIR216420 Woman with Earrings (oil on canvas) by Modigliani, Amedeo (1884-1920) (after); Musee d Art Moderne de la Ville de Paris, Paris, France; Italian, out of copyright

Mount Saint Helens, Washington. Tree leaves and branhes
Mount Saint Helens, Washington. Tree leaves and branches

Antigua, Guatemala. Lamps in the colonial arched doorways near the town square at twilight

Antigua, Guatemala. Details of the main Cathedral on the town square

Building construction barrier, Paris; France

Suns gravity well, artwork
Suns gravity well. Computer artwork of the Sun (orange) and Earth (blue), showing the Suns gravity well as a distorted grid. A gravity well is the gravitational potential field around a massive body

Trains at Preston railway station, UK

Moonrise C016 / 6312
Moonrise. View through the Earths atmosphere of the Moon rising in the distance. The blue haze is Earths atmosphere, which fades out into space around 100 kilometres above the surface

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"Unveiling the Distorted Tapestry of Time: A Journey through Centuries and Continents" Step into a mesmerizing voyage as we unravel the intricate web that has shaped our perception of history. Our first stop takes us back to the 17th century, where an ancient map of Europe reveals a world both familiar and foreign. The lines drawn on this parchment hint at hidden truths, obscured by time's relentless passage. Venturing further, we encounter a captivating 17th-century map showcasing the New World in all its enigmatic glory. Here lies a realm teeming with untold stories and lost civilizations, forever distorted by colonial ambitions and conquests. Turning back another page in history, we find ourselves immersed in a 16th-century depiction of the British Isles. This intricate cartographic masterpiece offers glimpses into an era when borders were fluid and identities intertwined – yet even here, distortions abound as political agendas shape perceptions. Our journey then expands to encompass the entire globe through a remarkable 16th-century world map. As our eyes wander across vast oceans and uncharted territories, we witness how early explorers grappled with their limited knowledge – leaving behind traces of their own biases etched upon these fragile pages. Returning to the New World once more, we encounter a stunning 17th-century map dedicated solely to South America. Its vibrant colors belie tales of indigenous cultures disrupted by colonization; it is within these distortions that echoes of forgotten histories can still be heard today. Shifting gears from maps to architecture, our next destination brings us face-to-face with Chicago's iconic John Hancock Building. Its sleek silhouette pierces through time itself - standing tall amidst modernity while reflecting fragments of past eras onto its gleaming façade like ripples on water's surface. Speaking of reflections in waterways, imagine wading through Chicago's canal-laden streets where buildings dance upon liquid mirrors.