Sun Collection

Sunrise in Space by Leonov
" Sunrise in Space". Gouache on cardboard. A painting by Alexei Leonov, Soviet cosmonaut and artist

Celestial mechanics, medieval artwork
Celestial mechanics. Coloured historical artwork depicting a medieval pilgrim looking out from the sky (blue) to see the mechanics of the heavens (upper left)

Total solar eclipse with corona
Total solar eclipse. Digitally enhanced composite of 22 images of the total solar eclipse of 11 August 1999. The solar corona (white) has been enhanced, highlighting outlying waves and filaments

Allotments Success
A couple and their son rejoice as the first seed sprouts in their allotment

2017 Total Solar Eclipse above Madras, Oregon
A total solar eclipse is seen on Monday, August 21, 2017 above Madras, Oregon. A total solar eclipse swept across a narrow portion of the contiguous United States from Lincoln Beach

The Fighting Temeraire, 1839. Artist: JMW Turner
The Fighting Temeraire, 1839. The 98-gun ship Temeraire became known as the Fighting Temeraire after its role in Nelsons victory at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805

New York City, Manhattan, Springtime Scene at Central Park
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PARADISO: DORE. Beatrice leads Dante into the Empyrean, or highest level of Heaven, where he beholds the angels and souls of the blessed forming a snow white rose in attendance upon the Deity

Photograph of Rising Sun PH, Chelmsford, Essex. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Right face on view of the pub

Milford Haven at sunset, Pembrokeshire Coast National Park, Wales, UK
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China - Cultural Revolution Poster - Chairman Mao
The Many accomplish great things - Cultural Revolution poster from the Peoples Republic of China, featuring happy workers heading out to work, many holding aloft the Little Red Book

The Orrery by Joseph Wright (1734-1797). This artwork was painted in 1766. Its full title is A Philospher giving a Lecture on the Orrery in which a Lamp is put in place of the Sun

1919 solar eclipse. Image 2 of 3. This set of images, taken by the British astronomer Arthur Eddington (1882-1944), confirmed Einsteins theory of general relativity

Claude Monet (1840 1926). Impression, Sunrise (Impression
Claude Monet (1840 1926). Founder of French impressionist painting. Impression, Sunrise (Impression, soleil levant). 1872. Oil on canvas. Museum of Marmottan Monet. Paris. France

Map of Ceylon showing tea industry plantations
Map of Ceylon (Sri Lanka) showing tea industry plantations. Date: circa 1920

1919 solar eclipse
^B1919 solar eclipse. Image 1 of 3.^b This set of images, taken by the British astronomer Arthur Eddington (1882-1944), confirmed Einsteins theory of general relativity

Marimekko hat, 1965
A cotton hat with a cutaway brim by Marimekko in a print of pink and green circles. Date: 1965

Poster advertising Antibes
Poster for PLM advertising Antibes in the South of France

Giants Causeway at sunset, UNESCO World Heritage Site, County Antrim, Ulster, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom, Europe

Juan les Pins travel poster
Poster advertising the fashionable resort of Juan les Pins on the Cote d Azur in the Alpes Maritime region of South East France

The Silence of the Snows, 1907. Creator: Joseph Farquharson
The Silence of the Snows, 1907. Winter scene with watermill. From " Modern Art Monographs"

Viking ship, sunset, silhouette, 3D graphics

Solar system planets. Artwork showing the Sun (left) and the eight planets of the solar system and their orbits. From left to right they are: Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn

Icarus & Daedalus
Daedalus encouraged his son Icarus to fly from the island of Crete to the sun. But the sun melted the wax with which his wings were fastened on and Icarus fell into the sea

Stonehenge at sunrise N120064
STONEHENGE, Wiltshire. General view of Stonehenge at sunrise

Aztec calendar
A polychrome facsimile of the Piedra del Sol (Sun Stone) or Aztec calendar also know as a Tonalpohualli. Date: 1479

Catalan Atlas, 14th century. The 6-page Catalan Atlas (1375) was produced on vellum by the Jewish cartographer Abraham Cresques

Solar System, artwork
Solar System. Artwork of Earths solar system, showing the planets and other objects that orbit the Sun (upper right). The separations of the orbits are not shown to scale

Bamburgh Castle at sunrise, Northumberland, England

Marylebone High Street, London. Date: circa 1908

Tarot Card 19 - Le Soleil (The Sun)
The Sun, as depicted on a Tarot card

Krakatoa sunsets, 1883 artworks
Krakatoa sunsets. Artwork of the spectacular red and orange sunsets caused in London, England, by the August 1883 eruption of Krakatoa, a volcano thousands of kilometres away in Indonesia

Cornwall - Holywell Bay
Sunset at Holywell Bay near Newquay in northern Cornwall, UK

Egyptian art. Relief depicting Akhenaten, Nefertiti and thre
Egyptian art. A house altar depicting Akhenaten, Nefertiti and three of their Daughters. Relief. Limestone. New Kingdom. Amarna period. 18th dynasty. C. 1350 B.C. Egyptian Museum of Berlin. Germany

Lagavulin Bay at sunrise, Islay, Argyll and Bute, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

Mothers Gardener by Muriel Dawson
Charming illustration of a small girl in a white dress and pink sun hat carefully watering a lovely border of flowers in a garden. c.1925

Juan les Pins travel posters
Travel poster advertising the fashionable resort of Juan les Pins on the Cote d Azur in the Alpes Maritimes south east region of France

Verrazano Narrows Bridge, approach to the city, New York, New York State, USA, North America

Myth / German and Norse
The wolves Skoll (repulsion) and Hati (hate) pursue Sol (sun) and Mani (moon) across the skies; if they should catch them, the world will be plunged again into darkness

The 199 Steps of Whitby at sunset, Whitby, North Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Sun shining through trees in Bolderwood, New Forest National Park, Hampshire, England, UK. October 2018

Christ in the Wilderness, 1898, (1912). Artist: Briton Riviere
Christ in the Wilderness, 1898, (1912). A colour print from Famous Paintings, with an introduction by Gilbert Chesterton, Cassell and Company, (London, New York, Toronto, 1912)

Solar system. Composite computer artwork of the nine planets of the solar system that orbit the Sun (far right). In order of their distance from the Sun and anticlockwise from top right they are

Solar prominence. Ultraviolet SOHO (Solar and Heliospheric Observatory) satellite image of a solar prominence (bottom left)

Solar system planets. Computer artwork of the eight planets of the solar system, which are arrayed from left to right in order of distance from the Sun (left)

Indian State Railways poster
Visit India tourism poster from Indian State Railways, promoting the delights and sights of Benares (Varanasi) on the banks of the River Ganges in the state of Uttar Pradesh

Kite surfing, Maldives, Indian Ocean, Asia

Flamenco dancing by sea in full sunlight, Ibiza, Spain, Europe

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"Captivating and Radiant: The Sun in Art, Nature, and Culture" The sun, a celestial marvel that has captivated humanity for centuries, is the ultimate source of light and life. From its breathtaking presence in space captured by Leonov's "Sunrise in Space, " to JMW Turner's depiction of the majestic "Fighting Temeraire" basking in its warm glow, artists have sought to immortalize its brilliance. Joseph Wright's "The Orrery" showcases our fascination with understanding the sun's movements and influence on our world. Meanwhile, the 1919 solar eclipse brought awe-inspiring moments as people witnessed this rare celestial event unfold before their eyes. In China during the Cultural Revolution era, Chairman Mao was depicted alongside the sun on propaganda posters symbolizing his power and leadership. Similarly, Claude Monet's iconic painting "Impression Sunrise" captures not only a picturesque scene but also evokes emotions stirred by sunlight dancing upon water. Gustave Dor's wood engraving from Dante Alighieri’s Paradiso reveals an ethereal realm where angels form a snow-white rose while basking in divine radiance. In contrast to heavenly visions, Joseph Farquharson's masterpiece "The Silence of Snows" transports us to a wintry landscape illuminated by the gentle touch of sunlight reflecting off pristine white snow. Moving beyond artistry into design and travel realms, Marimekko hat from 1965 adds a vibrant burst of color inspired by sunny days. A Juan les Pins travel poster entices us with promises of golden beaches kissed by endless sunshine. Even industries like tea production find themselves influenced by the sun’s rays as seen on Ceylon’s map showcasing vast plantations bathed under its nurturing warmth. From artistic interpretations to cultural symbolism and natural phenomena alike; whether it be through brushstrokes or scientific observations - one thing remains certain: The sun continues to inspire wonderment and awe, reminding us of its timeless power and beauty.