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Noise Pollution Collection

"Silent Screams: Unveiling the Deafening Menace of Noise Pollution" In an age where tranquility is a rare commodity, noise pollution emerges as a modern-day antagonist

Background imageNoise Pollution Collection: The Enraged Musician, illustration from Hogarth Restored

The Enraged Musician, illustration from Hogarth Restored
STC451162 The Enraged Musician, illustration from Hogarth Restored: The Whole Works of the celebrated William Hogarth, re-engraved by Thomas Cook, pub

Background imageNoise Pollution Collection: Multiple aircraft coming into land at Heathrow Airport with man sitting down monitoring

Multiple aircraft coming into land at Heathrow Airport with man sitting down monitoring the noise level. Circa 1972

Background imageNoise Pollution Collection: Perseus constellation meteor showing, Florida, USA

Perseus constellation meteor showing, Florida, USA

Background imageNoise Pollution Collection: Reprisals, 1888

Reprisals, 1888. The top-hatted gentleman has hit upon the perfect revenge for the disturbance he suffers from the neighbours noisy children. From Punch, or the London Charivari, August 16, 1888

Background imageNoise Pollution Collection: The Enraged Musician (engraving)

The Enraged Musician (engraving)
XJF397633 The Enraged Musician (engraving) by Hogarth, William (1697-1764); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Background imageNoise Pollution Collection: First Design for The Enraged Musician, 1799 (engraving)

First Design for The Enraged Musician, 1799 (engraving)
XJF393891 First Design for The Enraged Musician, 1799 (engraving) by Hogarth, William (1697-1764); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Background imageNoise Pollution Collection: The Enraged Musician, 1741 (engraving)

The Enraged Musician, 1741 (engraving)
XYC252288 The Enraged Musician, 1741 (engraving) by Hogarth, William (1697-1764); 35.9x40.6 cm; Yale Center for British Art, New Haven, USA; Transfer from the School of Music; English

Background imageNoise Pollution Collection: The Waits - or Making the Most of it (engraving) (b / w photo)

The Waits - or Making the Most of it (engraving) (b / w photo)
XJF143220 The Waits - or Making the Most of it (engraving) (b/w photo) by Hine, Henry George (1811-95); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Background imageNoise Pollution Collection: Hearing protection, conceptual artwork

Hearing protection, conceptual artwork
Hearing protection. Conceptual artwork of a shield covering the ear of a human head surrounded by loud noise (concentric circles)

Background imageNoise Pollution Collection: Hearing damage, conceptual artwork

Hearing damage, conceptual artwork
Hearing damage. Conceptual artwork of a man with distorted sound waves (green) entering his ears, with a volume-indicating dial (volume unit meter) in place of his mouth

Background imageNoise Pollution Collection: Technician measures noise levels in a coal mine

Technician measures noise levels in a coal mine
MODEL RELEASED. Coal mine. Technician measures the noise levels produced by machinery at a coal face in a mine. The mine workers are wearing ear defenders to protect their hearing from the noise

Background imageNoise Pollution Collection: Man covering ears

Man covering ears
MODEL RELEASED. Man covering his ears, conceptual image. This could represent deafness, tinnitus (ringing in the ears), mental illness (such as hearing voices) or migraine

Background imageNoise Pollution Collection: Low flying plane

Low flying plane passing over houses, composite image

Background imageNoise Pollution Collection: Aeroplanes, Hounslow, Greater London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Aeroplanes, Hounslow, Greater London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageNoise Pollution Collection: Aeroplane above houses, Hounslow, Greater London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Aeroplane above houses, Hounslow, Greater London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageNoise Pollution Collection: Aeroplane above shop, Hounslow, Greater London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Aeroplane above shop, Hounslow, Greater London, England, United Kingdom, Europe


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"Silent Screams: Unveiling the Deafening Menace of Noise Pollution" In an age where tranquility is a rare commodity, noise pollution emerges as a modern-day antagonist, assaulting our senses and disrupting the harmony we crave. The Enraged Musician, depicted in Hogarth's timeless illustration, embodies the frustration that resonates within us all. As if orchestrated by fate itself, even celestial events like the Perseus constellation meteor shower are overshadowed by the cacophony that engulfs Florida's skies. Reprisals from this relentless auditory assault reverberate through time since 1888. Amidst this symphony of chaos, multiple aircraft descend upon Heathrow Airport with vigilant eyes monitoring their descent. Yet man-made marvels become harbingers of discord as they contribute to the ever-growing chorus plaguing our cities. From Hogarth's original engraving to its first design in 1799, The Enraged Musician serves as a poignant reminder that noise has long been an unwelcome companion in human existence. Its presence persists throughout history like an unwanted guest at society's doorstep. Engraved depictions such as "The Waits - or Making the Most of it" transport us back to times when communities found solace amidst clamor by embracing camaraderie and making merry despite adversity. But today, black-and-white photographs capture moments where silence seems elusive against urban landscapes dominated by dissonance. Conceptual artworks portraying hearing protection and damage serve as cautionary tales for those who dare ignore this invisible menace. They remind us that beneath seemingly harmless decibels lie potential harm – irreversible consequences for our precious sense of hearing, and is high time we acknowledge this pervasive issue and strive towards reclaiming serenity from its clutches. Let us raise awareness about noise pollution’s detrimental effects on mental health, sleep patterns, concentration levels – urging policymakers and individuals alike to take action.