breaking the ice August Strindberg

breaking the ice August StrindbergPoster with the painting Ice sawing on Hammarby lake which shows a contemporary folk life during the 19th century. Blocks of ice were sawed up from frozen lakes in the winter and placed in huge piles covered with thick layers of sawdust. This was enough to preserve the ice throughout the year. The blocks of ice were then delivered to homes by so called ice men. In homes, the ice blocks were stored in so called ice cabinets which were common during the

the New York Central steam locomotive that epitomized luxury rail travel between New York City and Chicago

The illustrator of this iconic fashion image was called George Barbier

are descended from ancient giants

This dramatic

the race paved the way for future motorcycle races

The painting is called Landscape Study and is also known as Alpine Landscape II

" capturing the city's endless allure and historical significance

Photographer: Unknown | Created: 1978-1979

Södermalm near the lock

Credit: Brewster & Company | Created: 1850

In the background we see the Stadshagen where the Water Tower looms

The Bedouins are an ethnic group of nomadic Arabs who have historically lived in the desert regions of North Africa