Art that Focuses on the Heat

[poetman]

I am wondering if others here have come across images (or even the right books or films) that depict stifling summer heat--especially indoors: something like the hardboiled detective with up-rolled sleeves at his desk with windows open and fan running; the couple languidly laying there, trying to soak up the breeze; or the man reading the paper with the fan. None of the images below quite capture the heat well enough, but they give you a sense of what I am after. If anyone can think of other art--or film or literature--that captures this, I would appreciate the recommendations!

 

[Turnip]

„The Thirsty Man“ by Erik Henningsen, though as outside as possible. Preparing for their 25th anniversary in 1900 Tuborg started a paintings contest for a new advertising campaign. Though Henningsen’s oil painting did not win the contest, the owner of the brewery choose this on to be used. A classic today, widely known, at least over Europe.

 

[Turnip]

Oh, and this movie of course...

 

[LizzieMaine]

Tenement kids sleeping on the fire escape during a heat wave, Summer 1938. Photo by Weegee.

 

[Haversack]

Another movie who's title is all about beating the heat is Ice Cold in Alex, (1958). The final scene was even used by the other Danish brewery as an advertisement.

 

[poetman]

Thank you for these replies, everyone. Has anyone come across images—even stills from films—that depict the effects of summer heat on people indoors?

 

[Mrfrown]

John Goodman in Barton Fink comes to mind