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Sun Collection (page 7)

"Captivating and Radiant: The Sun in Art, Nature, and Culture" The sun, a celestial marvel that has captivated humanity for centuries

Background imageSun Collection: Joyce Lewis, aged 25 years, Isle of Man Beach Beauty. June 1955

Joyce Lewis, aged 25 years, Isle of Man Beach Beauty. June 1955

Background imageSun Collection: Summer Afternoon, 1865. Creator: Asher Brown Durand

Summer Afternoon, 1865. Creator: Asher Brown Durand
Summer Afternoon, 1865

Background imageSun Collection: Seasonal weather - Rainbow over All Saints Church, Blackheath, London, UK

Seasonal weather - Rainbow over All Saints Church, Blackheath, London, UK
Seasonal weather - A rainbow appears over All Saints Church in Blackheath in London as the sun breaks through the rainclouds

Background imageSun Collection: Cornwall - Kynance Cove

Cornwall - Kynance Cove
Sunset as seen from the cliffs at Kynance Cove, Lizard Peninsula, Cornwall, England

Background imageSun Collection: The River Thames and Houses of Parliament at Westminster at sunset with gull, UK

The River Thames and Houses of Parliament at Westminster at sunset with gull, UK, November 2005

Background imageSun Collection: The Temptation in the Wilderness, 1898. Artist: Briton Riviere

The Temptation in the Wilderness, 1898. Artist: Briton Riviere
The Temptation in the Wilderness, 1898. Jesus Christ in the desert

Background imageSun Collection: Rue De La Grosse Horloge, Rouen, 1821. Artist: Henry Edridge

Rue De La Grosse Horloge, Rouen, 1821. Artist: Henry Edridge
Rue De La Grosse Horloge, Rouen, 1821. From The Connoisseur Volume LXXXIII, edited by C. Reginald Grundy. [The Connoisseur Ltd, London, 1929]

Background imageSun Collection: The Russo-Japanese War - Japanese Naval Admirals

The Russo-Japanese War - Japanese Naval Admirals
The Russo-Japanese War (1904-05) - Japanese Naval Admirals Date: circa 1905

Background imageSun Collection: Caribbean, Bahamas, Castaway Cay. Beach and water Activities at Castaway Cay

Caribbean, Bahamas, Castaway Cay. Beach and water Activities at Castaway Cay

Background imageSun Collection: Sunrise With The Local Fishermen At Lovina Beach, Bali, Indonesia

Sunrise With The Local Fishermen At Lovina Beach, Bali, Indonesia

Background imageSun Collection: Farm and field at sunset, Wisconsin

Farm and field at sunset, Wisconsin
Sunset on a Wisconsin farm, Green County. The warm sunset glow sweeps across the corn field landscape

Background imageSun Collection: The Coney Island Boardwalk at sunset, Brighton Beach, Brooklyn, New York City, NY, USA

The Coney Island Boardwalk at sunset, Brighton Beach, Brooklyn, New York City, NY, USA
The Coney Island boardwalk at sunset, with the steel-frame structure of the famous Parachute Jump in the background. Brooklyn, New York City

Background imageSun Collection: Sunrise over Foggy Portland Oregon

Sunrise over Foggy Portland Oregon
Sunrise over City of Portland Oregon and Mount Hood Covered in Low Fog Banks

Background imageSun Collection: Magical Sunrise

Magical Sunrise
A magical sunrise at Folly Beach

Background imageSun Collection: Artists concept illustrating the two Saturn-sized planets discovered by the Kepler

Artists concept illustrating the two Saturn-sized planets discovered by the Kepler
This artistas concept illustrates the two Saturn-sized planets discovered by the Kepler mission. The star system is oriented edge-on, as seen by Kepler, such that both planets cross in front

Background imageSun Collection: Marsh Daisy (Armeria maritima), coast at Doolin, County Clare, Ireland, Europe

Marsh Daisy (Armeria maritima), coast at Doolin, County Clare, Ireland, Europe

Background imageSun Collection: Palmyra, Syria

Palmyra, Syria
The Colonnade street in Palmyra, Syria

Background imageSun Collection: Cyclone Marcia

Cyclone Marcia
Huge seas are seen courtesy of Tropical Cyclone Marcia on the Gold Coast

Background imageSun Collection: with the sun at the center. Engraving, Dutch, 17th century

with the sun at the center. Engraving, Dutch, 17th century
COPERNICAN UNIVERSE with the sun at the center. Engraving, Dutch, 17th century

Background imageSun Collection: Lavender field at Snowshill Lavender, The Cotswolds, Gloucestershire, England, United Kingdom

Lavender field at Snowshill Lavender, The Cotswolds, Gloucestershire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageSun Collection: Mini Coopers 1964

Mini Coopers 1964

Background imageSun Collection: Nicolaus Copernicus, Polish astronomer C017 / 7118

Nicolaus Copernicus, Polish astronomer C017 / 7118
Nicolaus Copernicus, Polish astronomer

Background imageSun Collection: Voyager probe trajectory, artwork C018 / 0285

Voyager probe trajectory, artwork C018 / 0285
Voyager probe trajectory, artwork. Artwork of the trajectory of one of the Voyager probes as it travels out of the solar system

Background imageSun Collection: Children under a sunlamp, 1960 C016 / 2693

Children under a sunlamp, 1960 C016 / 2693
Phototherapy. Children sitting under a sun lamp. Such lamps have a very bright, broad spectrum output. At the longer wavelength end of the spectrum (red and infrared)

Background imageSun Collection: Carringtons flare

Carringtons flare. Diagram of the solar flare and associated sunspot group observed by Richard Carrington on 1st September 1859

Background imageSun Collection: Pottery souvenirs, Paphos, Cyprus, Europe

Pottery souvenirs, Paphos, Cyprus, Europe

Background imageSun Collection: COPERNICAN UNIVERSE, 1660. Copernican map of the Universe, with the sun at the center

COPERNICAN UNIVERSE, 1660. Copernican map of the Universe, with the sun at the center: copperplate engraving from Andreas Cellarius " Atlas Coelestis seu Harmonia Macrocosmica

Background imageSun Collection: MEXICO: AZTEC SACRIFICE. Aztecs offering human sacrifices to the sun-god

MEXICO: AZTEC SACRIFICE. Aztecs offering human sacrifices to the sun-god. Aztecs performing ritual sacrifice on a stone inscribed with the Aztec account of their history. Drawing, late 19th century

Background imageSun Collection: Oman / Muscat

Oman / Muscat
The white palaces of Muscat, Oman, are closed in on three sides by the black mountains. Their jagged cliffs hold in the warmth of the sun, making Muscat unbearably hot. Date: 1930s

Background imageSun Collection: Sun and its planets

Sun and its planets. Artwork of the eight planets of the solar system arrayed from left to right in their order from the Sun (far left). The size of the Sun and planets is to scale

Background imageSun Collection: Medical zodiac, 15th century diagram

Medical zodiac, 15th century diagram
Medical zodiac. 15th century diagram with Latin text illustrating how the human body relates to the zodiac signs. Such information was used in medical practices, such as bloodletting

Background imageSun Collection: Egyptian creation myth

Egyptian creation myth. 19th-century artwork of a story from the Egyptian creation myths from the third and second millennia BC

Background imageSun Collection: Dwarf planet Eris (UB313), artwork

Dwarf planet Eris (UB313), artwork
Dwarf planet Eris. Computer artwork of dwarf planet Eris, formerly known as 2003 UB313. The Sun is at lower right. Images taken by the Hubble Space Telescope have shown that Eris is slightly larger

Background imageSun Collection: Oak tree (Quercus sp. ) in Winter

Oak tree (Quercus sp. ) in Winter
Oak tree (Quercus sp.) backlit with morning sun in Winter

Background imageSun Collection: Elephant in the fog below the rising sun, Kaziranga National Park, UNESCO World Heritage Site

Elephant in the fog below the rising sun, Kaziranga National Park, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Assam, India, Asia

Background imageSun Collection: Sun-wheel on a Celtic quern, Ireland

Sun-wheel on a Celtic quern, Ireland
Sun-wheel carved on a quern, a primative grinding-stone, Ireland. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a 19th-century photograph

Background imageSun Collection: Citroen 2CV French

Citroen 2CV French

Background imageSun Collection: Fiat 500R Italy Italian

Fiat 500R Italy Italian

Background imageSun Collection: Winter sunrise over isolated cottage with Barn Owl

Winter sunrise over isolated cottage with Barn Owl
The weak yellow light of the winter sun rising over a desolate snowy scene surrounding a solitary farmhouse. A landing barn owl has been added to the border framing the scene

Background imageSun Collection: Italians in Saffron Hill

Italians in Saffron Hill
A group of Italian men sit in the sun or lounge in doorways in a Saffron Hill street separated from the women and children outside a shop belonging to F Ciccone Date: 1930s

Background imageSun Collection: Brighton Beach, East Sussex - George Sheringham

Brighton Beach, East Sussex - George Sheringham
Oil on Canvas 30.5 x 40.6

Background imageSun Collection: Sunrise - over the North Sea, Northumberland National Park, England

Sunrise - over the North Sea, Northumberland National Park, England
USH-3302 Sunrise - over the North Sea Northumberland National Park, England Duncan Usher Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Background imageSun Collection: Autumn Views of Mons Cliff, Denmark

Autumn Views of Mons Cliff, Denmark
Artist: Fischer, Hans - Title: Autumn Views of Mons Cliff, Denmark - Date: 1882 - Original Medium and Size: Oil on Canvas 124.5 x 182.9

Background imageSun Collection: Christ Rising from the Tomb and Roman Soldiers Fleeing

Christ Rising from the Tomb and Roman Soldiers Fleeing
Artist: Winck, Christian (attributed to) - Title: Christ Rising from the Tomb and Roman Soldiers Fleeing - Date: N/A - Original Medium and Size: Oil on Board 36 x 27

Background imageSun Collection: 18th century astrology

18th century astrology
Sun and signs of the Zodiac. Historical artwork of the Sun and Moon surrounded by the twelve signs of the zodiac. The four seasons are depicted in the corners. 18th century engraving from Rome, Italy

Background imageSun Collection: Possible UFO sighting in Ireland

Possible UFO sighting in Ireland
Was it an Irish flying saucer or merely an airborne leprechaun? A double-page spread relating to an incident that occurred in County Waterford, Ireland on the 26th December 1965

Background imageSun Collection: Annular Eclipse - occurs when the Sun and Moon are exactly in line

Annular Eclipse - occurs when the Sun and Moon are exactly in line, but the apparent size of the Moon is smaller than
FG-7041 Annular Eclipse - 10th May 1994 Photographed at the centerline Punta San Francisquito, Baja California, Mexico montage from 5 original photographs, begins lower left

Background imageSun Collection: Man walking under trees

Man walking under trees, Hagley Park, Christchurch, Canterbury, South Island, New Zealand, Pacific



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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.