Sun Collection (page 21)

From Rauland in Telemark, 1906 (painting)
8833245 From Rauland in Telemark, 1906 (painting) by Erichsen, Thorvald (1868-1939); 100x96 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Arwork by Thorvald Erichsen (1868-1939)); Photo © O. Vaering.

Allegory of a young woman surrounded by 4 sighers, who compares herself to a planet around which four satellites
PCT4261554 Allegory of a young woman surrounded by 4 sighers, who compares herself to a planet around which four satellites gravitate, one of which will become her sun

French art-deco, postcard depicting a young woman, 1900
3665664 French art-deco, postcard depicting a young woman, 1900 by French School, (20th century); (add.info.: French art-deco, postcard depicting a young woman 1900.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Ceiling with allegorical subject, Hall of the Firmament, 1557-58 (fresco)
7292622 Ceiling with allegorical subject, Hall of the Firmament, 1557-58 (fresco); Museo Civico Palazzo Chiericati, Vicenza, Italy; (add.info.: Civic Museum of Chiericati Palace)

Ceiling with allegorical subject, Hall of the Firmament, 1557-58 (fresco)
7292512 Ceiling with allegorical subject, Hall of the Firmament, 1557-58 (fresco); Museo Civico Palazzo Chiericati, Vicenza, Italy; (add.info.: Civic Museum of Chiericati Palace)

ASTRONOMY Geocentric system, 13th century (engraving)
7272463 ASTRONOMY Geocentric system, 13th century (engraving); (add.info.: ASTRONOMY Geocentric system 'The Earth is immovable at the center of the Universe between the Sun)

The Sun in the church of St. Francis museum centre, Evora
7264952 The Sun in the church of St. Francis museum centre, Evora; Igreja Real de Sao Francisco, Evora, Portugal; (add.info.: Stylized image of the sun in the church of St)

Volvelle illustrating the magnitude, start time and duration of eclipses, 1540 (hand-coloured engraving)
7340904 Volvelle illustrating the magnitude, start time and duration of eclipses, 1540 (hand-coloured engraving) by Apianus, Petrus (1495-1552); National Maritime Museum, London

Volvelle giving the rules for predicting solar and lunar eclipses. One of the volvelles features a dragon with multiple
7340903 Volvelle giving the rules for predicting solar and lunar eclipses. One of the volvelles features a dragon with multiple heads and a partial solar eclipse

The sun and solar phenomena, 1846-60 (engraving)
7340557 The sun and solar phenomena, 1846-60 (engraving) by Reynolds, James (fl.c.1846-60) & Emslie, John (1813-75); 29.2x23.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

The central sun and the theory of the stellar universe (backlit), 1846-60 (engraving)
7340575 The central sun and the theory of the stellar universe (backlit), 1846-60 (engraving) by Reynolds, James (fl.c.1846-60); 29.2x23.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Eclipses, 1846-60 (engraving)
7340565 Eclipses, 1846-60 (engraving) by Reynolds, James (fl.c.1846-60); 29.2x23.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator)

Seascape, late 19th century - mid 20th century (oil on paper)
7342485 Seascape, late 19th century - mid 20th century (oil on paper) by Everett, John (1876-1949); 25.2x35.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Seascape (painting)
7342474 Seascape (painting) by Everett, John (1876-1949); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: BHC1395; Seascape); © National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London.

Seascape, late 19th century - mid 20th century (watercolour, graphite, paper)
7342435 Seascape, late 19th century - mid 20th century (watercolour, graphite, paper) by Everett, John (1876-1949); 13.8x19 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Seascape, early to mid 20th century (oil on paper)
7337800 Seascape, early to mid 20th century (oil on paper) by Everett, John (1876-1949); 12.2x17.8 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Sun spurge, Euphorbia helioscopia
5855999 Sun spurge, Euphorbia helioscopia; (add.info.: Sun spurge, Euphorbia helioscopia. Chromolithograph from Carl Lindman's "Bilder ur Nordens Flora" (Pictures of Northern Flora)

Diptych sundial for 49° latitude, seen from the closed lid, in ivory, dated, c.1640-60 (ivory)
MMM5475369 Diptych sundial for 49° latitude, seen from the closed lid, in ivory, dated, c.1640-60 (ivory); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Diptych sundial for 49° latitude)

Volvelle giving the rules for predicting solar and lunar eclipses, 1540 (hand-coloured engraving)
7340906 Volvelle giving the rules for predicting solar and lunar eclipses, 1540 (hand-coloured engraving) by Apianus, Petrus (1495-1552); National Maritime Museum, London

Engraving depicting the elements (Earth, Wind, Fire and Water), resolved from primeval chaos
5309340 Engraving depicting the elements (Earth, Wind, Fire and Water), resolved from primeval chaos and arranged concentrically around the Sun

The Aztec Sun God Huitzilopochtli
5307977 The Aztec Sun God Huitzilopochtli.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the Aztec Sun God Huitzilopochtli. Dated 17th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Illustration showing a Ring Dial or shepherd's dial (also known as a pillar dial or cylinder)
5311128 Illustration showing a Ring Dial or shepherd's dial (also known as a pillar dial or cylinder) is a type of sundial that measures the height of the sun via the so-called umbra versa.;

Order of the Lion and the Sun
5304569 Order of the Lion and the Sun.; (add.info.: Order of the Lion and the Sun. Iran, Tehran Dated 1826-27. Fath Ali Shah created this order in 1810)

Order of the Lion and the Sun, 1826-27 (enamel)
5304565 Order of the Lion and the Sun, 1826-27 (enamel); (add.info.: Order of the Lion and the Sun. Iran, Tehran Dated 1826-27)

Beaune Hotel-Dieu (Hospices de Beaune). Tapestry. Mystic Lamb. 14th century (?). Detail
7209649 Beaune Hotel-Dieu (Hospices de Beaune). Tapestry. Mystic Lamb. 14th century (?). Detail.; Hotel Dieu, Beaune, France; (add.info.: Hospices de Beaune, Beaune, Bourgogne-Franche-Comte, Cote)

Beaune Hotel-Dieu (Hospices de Beaune). Tapestry. Mystic Lamb. 14th century (?). Detail
7209647 Beaune Hotel-Dieu (Hospices de Beaune). Tapestry. Mystic Lamb. 14th century (?). Detail.; Hotel Dieu, Beaune, France; (add.info.: Hospices de Beaune, Beaune, Bourgogne-Franche-Comte, Cote)

The Ponte di Augusto or Ponte di Tiberio, Rimini
494073 The Ponte di Augusto or Ponte di Tiberio, Rimini; Alinari.

Folding Fan (Gunsen) Decorated with Oriental Solar Disc and Scrolling Dragons on the handle, Japanese
FIT111255 Folding Fan (Gunsen) Decorated with Oriental Solar Disc and Scrolling Dragons on the handle, Japanese, 19th century (painted paper, steel)

The Conservative Sun-Ray Treatment, Poster Published by The National Union of Conservative and Unionist Assoc., London
BAL99478 The Conservative Sun-Ray Treatment, Poster Published by The National Union of Conservative and Unionist Assoc., London, 1929 (litho); Private Collection.

Page from The Bible Emblem Anniversary Book (colour litho)
8630794 Page from The Bible Emblem Anniversary Book (colour litho) by Foster, William (1852-1924); Private Collection; (add.info)

Page from The Bible Emblem Anniversary Book (colour litho)
8630790 Page from The Bible Emblem Anniversary Book (colour litho) by Foster, William (1852-1924); Private Collection; (add.info)

Egyptian Art (engraving)
8644761 Egyptian Art (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Egyptian Art. Illustration for Architecture, Sculpture)

King Olav the Saint breaking the Image of the God Mor, 1020 (litho)
8661105 King Olav the Saint breaking the Image of the God Mor, 1020 (litho) by Valda, John Harris (1874-1942); Private Collection; (add.info.: King Olav the Saint breaking the Image of the God Mor)

Alice where art thou? (colour litho)
8656139 Alice where art thou? (colour litho) by Carter, Reg (1886-1949); Private Collection; (add.info.: Alice where art thou? Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn.

Twilight phenomena in Upper Egypt (colour litho)
8663612 Twilight phenomena in Upper Egypt (colour litho) by German School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Twilight phenomena in Upper Egypt)

King Olav the Saint breaking the Image of the God Mor, 1020 (litho)
8661332 King Olav the Saint breaking the Image of the God Mor, 1020 (litho) by Valda, John Harris (1874-1942); Private Collection; (add.info.: King Olav the Saint breaking the Image of the God Mor)

Our Countryside, 1938: Haymaking (b/w photo)
8671506 Our Countryside, 1938: Haymaking (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Haymaking)

The Dying Year (colour litho)
8674438 The Dying Year (colour litho) by Miles, Helen J.A. (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Dying Year)

The Longest Day (colour litho)
8674332 The Longest Day (colour litho) by Miles, Helen J.A. (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Longest Day)

The Daisy (chromolitho)
8675753 The Daisy (chromolitho) by Havers, Alice (1850-90); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Daisy. Illustration from The White Swans and Other Tales by Hans Andersen)

Sherry grapes, brought in from the vineyard on donkey, mule or horseback, are laid out in the sun on mats to dry
8675653 Sherry grapes, brought in from the vineyard on donkey, mule or horseback, are laid out in the sun on mats to dry thoroughly before pressing (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Page of the manuscript "Tractatus de sphaera" by Johannes of Sacrobosco (1190 - 1250)
GIA5036614 Page of the manuscript "Tractatus de sphaera" by Johannes of Sacrobosco (1190 - 1250), known as John of Halifax or John of Holywood, representing the system of Ptolemy

Use of an astrolabe to calculate its position, based on the position of the sun and the height of a vessel
NWI4952903 Use of an astrolabe to calculate its position, based on the position of the sun and the height of a vessel, or that of a boat mat at sea

Aurora Borealis or Northern Lights observed from German and southern Scandinavia, 1903 (chromolithograph)
UTD4950675 Aurora Borealis or Northern Lights observed from German and southern Scandinavia, 1903 (chromolithograph); (add.info)

Aurora Borealis or Northern Lights observed from Guildford, Surrey, England, 14 October 1870, 1903 (chromolithograph)
UTD4950673 Aurora Borealis or Northern Lights observed from Guildford, Surrey, England, 14 October 1870, 1903 (chromolithograph); (add.info.: Caused by high-speed particles ejected from the Sun)

Sept merveilles du monde, Seven Wonders of the World (colour engraving)
3434963 Sept merveilles du monde, Seven Wonders of the World (colour engraving); (add.info.: Grece antique. Coll. Part. History. Ancient Greece. Seven Wonders of the Ancient World)

Jantar Mantar observatory (photo)
3731966 Jantar Mantar observatory (photo); (add.info.: Jantar Mantar, in New Delhi, India, consists of 13 architectural astronomy instruments)

Cometarium, a mechanical device designed to illustrate the motion of a comet about the Sun
FLO4593815 Cometarium, a mechanical device designed to illustrate the motion of a comet about the Sun. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry after a drawing by J. Farey Jr

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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.