Peeling Collection (#9)

Peeling skin away from a fig using a knife

Orange with segment of skin peeled up

Person shelling prawns

Peeling off shell and legs of a prawn

Skinning tomatoes, pouring hot water over plum tomatoes in glass bowl

Peeling away a pre-cut section of orange rind

Potatos skin being removed with a potato peeler

Onions being peeled in glass bowl (pickling onions)

Peeling asparagus

Removing fine strips of skin from a lemon using a zester, two limes and strips of lime skin in background, close up

Whole peeled apple with single strand of removed red peel curling around it, view from above

Allium cepa, Onion being peeled with a knife, side view

Using knife to peel onion, next to peeled onion and onion with peel on

Girl peeling onion on chopping board

Girls hands peeling potato with peeler, close-up

Peeling off skin of split chestnuts

Pink Grapefruit with separated slices and whole Orange, both peeled, high angle view

Peeling prawn, close-up

Peeling beetroot with a knife, wearing rubber gloves for protection, close-up

Fingers peeling skin from body tubes and tentacles from squid, close-up

Hands using peeler to strip zest off a lemon, with peeled lemons, metal grater and grated lemon zest on glass plate nearby

Deseeding and peeling a pumpkin, using a knife, close-up

Boys hand peeling outer leaf off from brussels sprout, close-up

Wearing rubber gloves and using a peeler to peel off skin from a beetroot

Peeling oranges

Charred yellow peppers, some with the charred skin peeled away and cut into strips

Three whole peeled tangerines, pile of peel and hands separating fruit into individual slices, high angle view

Peeling prawns, close up

Girls hands peeling the shell from a boiled egg, close-up

Green apple being peeled with a paring knife

Preparing uncooked tomato for peeling, making cuts at the bottom with a knife, close-up

Boy using peeler to remove peel in spiral from green apple

Woman peeling an apple with peeler, close-up

Hands peeling radicchio leaves off head

Pair of hands peeling boiled spiny lobster tail from shell, close-up

Italy, Latium, Tarquinia, Etruscan Necropolis, Tomb of the Shields
Italy - Latium Region - Tarquinia (Viterbo province). Etruscan Necropolis (UNESCO World Heritage List, 2004). Tomb of the Shields

Wall painting depicting son of deceased burning incense before his father, from the Tomb of Metchetchi at Saqqara
Egyptian civilization, Old Kingdom, Dynasty V. Fragment of painting depicting the son of the deceased burning incense before his father. From the Tomb of Metchetchi at Saqqara. Detail

Austria, Vienna, Young Woman Peeling an Apple
Gerard Ter Borch or Terburg (1617-1681), Young Woman Peeling an Apple

Jerusalem Artichoke peeled and slice on white background

Halved truffle, close up

Italy, Turin, Painted hierogliyfics, From inscriptions in Tomb of Prince Amu at Assiut, Detail Egyptian art, 3rd century B.C. Hellenistic period, Reign of Ptolemy II, Museo Egizio (Egyptian Museum)

Young womans hands peeling off blackened skin off red bell peppers, close-up

Young womans hands peeling lemons with metal peeler, on chopping board, close-up

Hand holding peeler and lemon, peeling off lemon zest, close-up

Chef peeling garlic clove with knife

Iraq, Tell Hassan site, baked clay hip-flask, end of the Halaf period 5th Millennium B.C. Iraq, Baghdad, National Iraq Museum (Archaeological Museum), Mesopotamian art

Common myrtle (Myrtus communis) tree C014 / 1580
Common myrtle (Myrtus communis) tree. Close-up of the peeling outer bark of an ancient common myrtle tree. Photographed in the Mediterranean region

Quiver tree (Aloe dichotoma) bark. Photographed in South Africa

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"Unveiling Layers: Peeling back the stories hidden in Havana's walls" In the vibrant streets of Havana, Cuba, a Che Guevara mural adorns a dilapidated wall. As layers of paint peel away, revealing glimpses of history and revolution, one can't help but feel the spirit of resilience that still lingers in this city. Meanwhile, in a whimsical cartoon from 1938 by George Studdy, we witness an orange playfully peeling off its skin down to a tiny bikini. This cheeky artwork reminds us that sometimes shedding our outer layers can reveal unexpected surprises and bring out our true colors. Wandering into W Heath Robinson's imaginative world, we find ourselves witnessing an unconventional scene - potatoes being peeled by a gramophone. With his trademark wit and ingenuity, Robinson invites us to embrace creativity even in mundane tasks. But peeling is not limited to fruits and vegetables; it extends to various forms. A sheet of paper delicately peels away from a printing forme imprinted with letters ABC and an image of a flower. It symbolizes the unveiling of knowledge and beauty as words come alive on paper. Moving across continents to Shenandoah National Park in Virginia, John Nicholson skillfully peels apples at home. In this simple act lies the essence of domesticity and tradition – reminding us that sometimes finding comfort lies within familiar routines. As we delve deeper into history through vintage postcards from World War II era or paintings depicting street urchins' lives, we realize how time has peeled away their innocence but left behind tales worth remembering. An advertisement for Barretts Fresh Fruit Lemonade captures the refreshing sensation as droplets trickle down your throat after each sip – like peeling away thirst with every gulp. Peeling takes on yet another form when paint starts chipping off wood surfaces. The weathered appearance tells stories of years gone by while adding character to the object.