Scorching Collection

A blistering outback sun beats down on a dead tree in the open desert
hostile, hot, red heart, scenics, scorching, vast, Awe Inspiring Panoramic Photography, 1012465348

Wall of Robert Brownings Villa, 1866 (oil on board)
PNH419732 Wall of Robert Brownings Villa, 1866 (oil on board) by Wilde, Hamilton Gibbs (1827-1884); 40.6x33 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Siena)

The Adventures of a Lady Scorcher, A Hairbreadth Escape from one of the New Cyclist Police (litho)
1040045 The Adventures of a Lady Scorcher, A Hairbreadth Escape from one of the New Cyclist Police (litho) by Ralston, William (1848-1911) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Bicycles in the German Army, Soldiers returning Home on Furlough Riding through a Village (litho)
1063565 Bicycles in the German Army, Soldiers returning Home on Furlough Riding through a Village (litho) by Paget, Henry Marriott (1856-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Olympic marathon runners, 1924 Paris Olympics
Competitors in the marathon during the 1924 Olympic Games in Paris, with their heads protected from the sun. The race was won by Stenroos of Finland. Date: 1924

Moroccan Window
Plants on the cool window sill of a dark room in Morocco, North Africa, a shady escape from the scorching sun outside. Date: 1930s

sand dune patterns at Eureka Dunes in Death Valley National Park, CA Credit as: Dennis Flaherty / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

Woman women working the soil with a tool. Fidal vine nursery and winery, Zejmen, Lezhe. Albania, Balkan, Europe

Perspective view over the plantation along the rows of young vines. Fidal vine nursery and winery, Zejmen, Lezhe. Albania, Balkan, Europe

GLC-LFB Fire investigation evidence photograph
A photograph taken to record the seat of a fire within a SW London kitchen. The pattern of burning and scorching on the wall points to the burnt debris on the kitchen table, adjacent to the gas cooker

Fiat Ansaldi 1903
A signorina enters her cosily upholstered Fiat Ansaldi while her chauffeur is exposed to piercing wind, scorching sun, pounding rain and driving snow

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In the scorching heat of the outback, a dead tree stands as a testament to nature's resilience. The blistering sun beats down relentlessly, casting long shadows across the vast expanse of the open desert. Amidst this arid landscape, Robert Browning's villa emerges like an oasis. In his 1866 oil painting, "Wall of Robert Browning's Villa, " he captures the contrast between the scorching exterior and the cool refuge within. Meanwhile, in a lithograph titled "The Adventures of a Lady Scorcher, " we witness a hairbreadth escape from one of the new cyclist police. The lady scorcher defies societal norms and embraces her freedom on two wheels under the blazing sun. Bicycles also play a role in soldiers' lives as they return home on furlough through German villages. A lithograph depicts these men riding through town, their faces flushed with exertion under Europe's scorching skies. Fast forward to 1924 Paris Olympics where marathon runners push themselves to their limits amidst intense competition and sweltering temperatures. These athletes endure physical strain while chasing victory under an unforgiving sun. A Moroccan window offers respite from scorching rays as it filters golden light into cool interiors. Its intricate design serves both aesthetic and practical purposes – keeping homes comfortable despite oppressive heat outside. Humor finds its way even in scorching conditions with anthropomorphic illustrations that bring laughter amid sweat-soaked brows. These whimsical depictions remind us to find joy even when faced with extreme weather or circumstances. Nature itself showcases patterns at Eureka Dunes in Death Valley National Park – sand dune formations shaped by wind over time stand tall against relentless sunlight. Their undulating curves create mesmerizing visuals amidst this harsh environment. From natural landscapes to human endeavors, agriculture thrives even under searing temperatures. Women working diligently in Fidal vine nursery and winery in Zejmen, Albania, tend to the soil with tools in hand.