Dehydration Collection

Dorando Pietri finishing the first modern Olympic marathon, London, 1908. The marathon at the London Olympics of 1908 was run in ususually hot conditions

Dead from want of Water (engraving)
1055831 Dead from want of Water (engraving) by Small, William (1843-1931) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dead from want of Water, an Incident of Bush Life in Australia)

Dry plants, Agave branches

Skin pinch test for dehydration, artwork
Skin pinch test for dehydration. Computer artwork of a doctor pinching a babys skin to test for dehydration. The longer the skin takes to return after pinching, the more severe the dehydration

Firefighters in breathing apparatus
LFB firefighters in breathing apparatus, taking salt tablets for rehydration after attending a fire. Date: circa 1950s

Cornish engine
Antique illustration of a Cornish engine - steam engine

Picture No. 11675866
Uyuni Salt Flats / Salar de Uyuni (or Salar de Tunupa). Date:

Picture No. 11675867
Uyuni Salt Flats / Salar de Uyuni (or Salar de Tunupa). Date:

Picture No. 11675865
Uyuni Salt Flats / Salar de Uyuni (or Salar de Tunupa). Date:

The Land of Thirst, c. 1869 (oil on canvas)
XIR135600 The Land of Thirst, c.1869 (oil on canvas) by Fromentin, Eugene (1820-76); 103x143 cm; Musee d Orsay, Paris, France; (add.info.: Le Pays de la Soif; ); French, out of copyright

Firefighters in breathing apparatus
LFB firefighters in breathing apparatus, taking salt tablets for rehydration after attending a fire

Red blood cell crenation, SEM
Red blood cell crenation. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of two red blood cells (erythrocytes). The cell on the bottom is normal

Gram-negative bacterium, artwork
Gram-negative bacterium. Artwork of a prokaryotic, Gram-negative rod-shaped bacterium with a single polar flagellum (spiral structure, upper left)

Cholera toxin, artwork
Cholera toxin, molecular structure. Cholera is an infectious intestinal disease caused by this toxin produced by the Gram-negative bacterium Vibrio cholerae

Oscillatoria cyanobacteria, dark field LM
Oscillatoria animalis cyanobacteria, dark field light micrograph. The genus name for this cyanobacterium comes from the movement it makes as it orientates itself to the brightest light source

Dehydration, artwork
Dehydration. Computer artwork of a senior patient in a hospital bed, showing the signs of dehydration. These include: dry eyes and mouth; drowsiness

Salt encrustations by the Dead Sea, Israel. The Dead Sea is the lowest elevation on the Earths surface on dry land and one of the worlds saltiest bodies of water, with 33.7 per cent salinity

Vibrio cholerae bacterium, TEM
Vibrio cholerae bacterium, coloured transmission electron micrograph (TEM). This bacterium causes cholera, an infection of the small intestine

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"Dehydration: A Silent Threat to Life's Vitality" In Hagar and Ishmael Rescued by the Angel, c. 1648 (oil on canvas), we witness a desperate mother and child in dire need of water, their parched lips yearning for relief. This haunting image serves as a reminder of the devastating consequences that they are inflict upon our bodies. The engraving Dead from want of Water depicts the harrowing reality faced by those who succumb to this silent killer. It illustrates the fragility of life when deprived of one of its most essential elements - water. Dorando Pietri's triumphant finish at the first modern Olympic marathon in London, 1908, showcases both human resilience and vulnerability. As he collapses from exhaustion, his body screams for hydration, emphasizing how even elite athletes are not immune to its debilitating effects. Firefighters in breathing apparatus face unimaginable challenges while battling flames. Yet amidst their heroic efforts lies an underlying danger - dehydration. These brave individuals risk their lives daily but must also combat this hidden enemy that threatens their well-being. The Cornish engine symbolizes mankind's ingenuity in harnessing natural resources like water for industrial purposes. However, it also reminds us that without proper hydration measures in place, progress can come at a great cost to human health. Pictures No. 11675866, 11675867, and 11675865 capture desolate landscapes where thirst reigns supreme; barren lands devoid of life due to lack of water serve as stark reminders that nature too suffers when denied this vital resource. In The Land of Thirst painted around 1869 (oil on canvas), we are transported into a world where aridity dominates every inch; cracked earth stretches endlessly under an unforgiving sun. This artwork evokes empathy towards those living amidst drought-stricken regions today. Even our faithful companions fall victim to dehydration's grasp.