Frighten Collection (#10)

Hydrofoil, Lake Ohakuri near Orakei Korako Thermal Area, between Rotorua and Taupo, North Island, New Zealand

Farmers wife letting out a bull to frighten off agricultural workers attacking a farm, c1830. Rick burning and machine wrecking widespread at this time as workers were afraid that threshing machines

Indoor Ice Climbing, Hukawai Glacier Centre, Franz Josef Glacier, West Coast, South Island, New Zealand

A Japanese cartoon depicting a Chinese soldier frightened by a scarecrow symbolizing a Japanese soldier
JAPANESE CARTOON, c1895. A Japanese cartoon depicting a Chinese soldier frightened by a scarecrow symbolizing a Japanese soldier. Color woodcut by Kobayashi Kiyochika, c1895

A Chinese man frightened by a turtle and two toy figures of Japanese soldiers hanging by strings
JAPANESE CARTOON, c1895. A Chinese man frightened by a turtle and two toy figures of Japanese soldiers hanging by strings. Color woodcut by Kobayashi Kiyochika, c1895

CHRISTMAS GHOST, 1814. The Ghost. - A Christmas Frolic - Le Revenant. A boy with a mannequin ghost holding a candle frightens several guests at Christmas party

COMET OF 1910
The populace of Tientsin, China, attempt to frighten away a comet by making hostile gestures and noises Date: 1910

Scarecrow in a garden, with flowers and planted crops. The scarecrow is designed to look like a human, and is being used to scare away birds that feed on seeds and plants

Voyeurism, conceptual artwork
Voyeurism. Conceptual artwork of a female eye looking through a heart-shaped hole. This represents a stalker or voyeur, who is spying through a hole in a wall or door

Gideons Lanterns
Gideon, 5th Judge of Israel, equips his army with lamps covered with a pitcher, to frighten their Midianite opponents

Gideon Versus Midianites
Gideon, 5th judge of Israel, equips his army with lamps covered with pitchers, to frighten their Midianite opponents

Boy Scaring Crows
A boy perches on a fence, sounding his rattle to frighten away the crows

Chinese River Magic
CHINA Priests wear masks, the better to frighten demons and prevent further flooding of the Yellow River (Hwang Ho)

New Guinea Talisman
NEW GUINEA TALISMAN grotesquely carved wooden figure, intended to frighten away evil spirits by being even more hideous than them

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"Frighten: A Glimpse into the Realm of Fear and Terror" In Manus Tuas Domine. This haunting painting by Briton Riviere, created in 1879, captures the essence of fear as a man finds himself at the mercy of an unknown force. Deux meres (Two Mothers) by Leon-Maxime Faivre in 1888 portrays a mother's terror when her child goes missing. The raw emotion depicted on her face sends shivers down your spine. Leech Cartoon Dinosaurs - these prehistoric creatures may have long been extinct, but their terrifying presence still manages to frighten us even from beyond time. A bird of prey sticker on a window serves as a chilling reminder that danger lurks just outside. Its purpose is to prevent birds from flying into the window, but it also instills unease with its predatory image. Nichiren Calming the Storm by Utagawa Kuniyoshi showcases how even amidst chaos and turmoil, there is always hope for tranquility. It reminds us that fear can be conquered with inner strength and resilience. Skull and Crossbones - Inverted or not, this symbol has long been associated with danger and death. Its mere sight sends chills down our spines, reminding us of our own mortality. The Feathered Fair in a Fright takes us back to the 18th century when people found amusement in witnessing animals being frightened for entertainment purposes. Today we recognize such acts as cruel but are reminded of humanity's dark past. Starting a new job can be intimidating; getting to know people becomes an important part of overcoming those initial fears. Embrace new connections and conquer your apprehensions. Carhampton Apple Tree stands tall yet eerie against an ominous sky. Its twisted branches seem almost menacing, evoking feelings of unease within anyone who gazes upon it. A tragic masked ball held in 1930 remains etched in our memories.