Arms Folded Collection

Robert Stephenson Smyth Baden-Powell, lst Viscount Baden-Powell, English soldier. Baden-Powell (1857-1941) became famous as the defender of Mafeking in the Boer War (1899-1902)

Actress Una Stubb as Aunt Sally in the Southern Television series of Worzel Gummidge. Aunt Sally was a life-size fairground doll and Worzels femme fatale. 21st October 1980

I Wait (Rachel Gurney as an Angel), 1872 (b / w photo)
1126348 I Wait (Rachel Gurney as an Angel), 1872 (b/w photo) by Cameron, Julia Margaret (1815-79); Private Collection; (add.info.: I Wait (Rachel Gurney as an Angel) by Julia Margaret Cameron

Charles Thurston Fogg-Elliot, 1894. Artist: Sir Leslie Matthew Ward
Charles Thurston Fogg-Elliot, 1894. A portrait of Charles Thurston Fogg-Elliot (1870-1955). [Vanity Fair, 1894]

The Wrestling Scene in As You Like It, 1854 (oil on canvas)
1199485 The Wrestling Scene in As You Like It, 1854 (oil on canvas) by Maclise, Daniel (Croquis, Alfred) (1806-70); 129x177.1 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images

Panel in Gesso and Mother-O -Pearl, c1901. Artist: Frederick Marriott
Panel in Gesso and Mother-O -Pearl, c1901. From The Studio Volume 32. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1904]

A. Betti, between c1915 and c1920. Creator: Bain News Service
A. Betti, between c1915 and c1920. Shows violinist Adolfo Betti (1875-1950) who was a member of the Flonzaley Quartet.

Sketches from Mexico: Banuelos José de Jesús, the famous Mexican brigand chief, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Sketches from Mexico: Banuelos Jose de Jesus, the famous Mexican brigand chief, 1864. Engraving from a sketch by M. Beauce, '...a portrait of Banuelos Jose de Jesus

Portrait sketch: Karelian yurts, 1928. Creator: Dmitrii Innokent'evich Karatanov
Portrait sketch: Karelian yurts, 1928. V. I. Surikov Museum of Art in Krasnoiarsk

The Artist's Wife Maria Wilhelmina, 18th century. Creator: Per Krafft the Elder
The Artist's Wife Maria Wilhelmina, 18th century

Spanish Smiths, 1881. Creator: Ernst Josephson
Spanish Smiths, 1881

Illustration for Yorick's Sentimental Voyage, 1783. Creator: Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki
Illustration for Yorick's Sentimental Voyage, 1783. Yorick, the roving narrator of Sterne's innovative final novel, sets off for France on a whim

Nude, 1871. Creator: Gustaf Cederström
Nude, 1871

General Anthoine, 1917. Creator: Unknown
General Anthoine, 1917. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]

Two men in conversation, 1814-1866. Creator: Paul Gavarni
Two men in conversation, 1814-1866

Iffland's Jager, 1786. Creator: Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki
Iffland's Jager, 1786

Standing man in blue jacket, 1700-1800. Creator: Anon
Standing man in blue jacket, 1700-1800

"Hairy" Ainu, 19th century. Creator: Unknown. "Hairy" Ainu, 19th century. Creator: Unknown
"Hairy" Ainu, 19th century

Shabti, Late Period-Ptolemaic Period (724-31 BCE). Creator: Unknown
Shabti, Late Period-Ptolemaic Period (724-31 BCE)

Kibi Daijin Seated at a Chinese Table, 1881. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Kibi Daijin Seated at a Chinese Table, 1881. From Twenty-four Accomplishments in Imperial Japan

The Twelve Months: December, 1866. Creator: Paul Gavarni
The Twelve Months: December, 1866

Tagawaya Restaurant in Front of the Temple Daionji, between circa 1825 and circa 1835. Creator: Ikeda Eisen
Tagawaya Restaurant in Front of the Temple Daionji, between circa 1825 and circa 1835. Tagawaya Restaurant in Front of the Temple Daionji - Daionji mae Tagawaya - Series: A Guide to Modern Restaurants

There He Goes, 1857. Creator: Oscar Gustav Rejlander
There He Goes, 1857

Costumes de Différents Pays, Jeune Pretresse de Juida, c1797. Creators: Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur, LF Labrousse
Costumes de Differents Pays, Jeune Pretresse de Juida, c1797

Maid, c.1854-c.1887. Creator: Alexander Ver Huell
Maid, c.1854-c.1887

Friends, 1900. Creator: Hanna Pauli
Friends, 1900

The Reading, c.1857. Creator: Honore Daumier
The Reading, c.1857

Javanese Court Officials, c.1820-c.1870. Creator: Unknown
Javaanse Court Officials, c.1820-c.1870. Clothes make the man, so too in Indonesia. These are not actual portraits, but types

Lou, the baker's servant, fell asleep in the sunlight in front of the house, 1790-1852

Portrait of William II, King of the Netherlands, 1839. Creator: Jan Adam Kruseman
Portrait of William II, King of the Netherlands, 1839. Other Title(s): Portrait of Willem II (1792-1849)

Portrait of Lieutenant-General Frederik Knotzer, c.1832. Creator: Jan Willem Pieneman
Portrait of Lieutenant-General Frederik Knotzer, c.1832

Portrait of Baron David Hendrik Chassé, Lieutenant-General, 1832. Creator: Jan Willem Pieneman
Portrait of Baron David Hendrik Chasse, Lieutenant-General, 1832

Portrait of Jacob Hobein, Rescued the Dutch Flag under Enemy Fire, 18 March 1831, 1832. Creator: Jan Willem Pieneman
Portrait of Jacob Hobein, Rescued the Dutch Flag under Enemy Fire, 18 March 1831, 1832

Sleeping young man, 1874-1925. Creator: Jan Veth
Sleeping young man, 1874-1925

Portrait of a man, with a downcast look, 1884. Creator: Jan Veth
Portrait of a man, with a downcast look, 1884

Eugénie, 1830-1889, Princess of Sweden and Norway, 1846. Creator: Nils Jakob Blommer
Eugenie, 1830-1889, Princess of Sweden and Norway, 1846

Self -portrait of Pieter Alardus Haaxman, 1834-1887. Creator: Pieter Haaxman
Self -portrait of Pieter Alardus Haaxman, 1834-1887

Concert européen, 19th century. Creator: Honore Daumier
Concert europeen, 19th century. Concert of Europe

Tu connais bien l'gros député d'en face... 19th century. Creator: Honore Daumier
Tu connais bien l'gros depute d'en face... 19th century

Faut-y qu'il en ait fume des pipes celui-la, 19th century. Creator: Honore Daumier
Faut-y qu'il en ait fume des pipes celui-la, 19th century. Whatever you want - It must be a smoking of pipes

Pour la septième fois voulez-vous me rendre... 19th century. Creator: Honore Daumier
Pour la septieme fois voulez-vous me rendre... 19th century. Life's Difficult Times - For the seventh time do you want to give me back my place?

Jules Favre, 19th century. Creator: Honore Daumier
Jules Favre, 19th century

Carey, W.F. Mr. portrait photograph, 1916. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Carey, W.F. Mr. portrait photograph, 1916

Unidentified member of the Albert Rothbart group at the beach, between 1920 and 1935. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Unidentified member of the Albert Rothbart group at the beach, between 1920 and 1935

Stallforth, F. Mr. portrait photograph, 1916. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Stallforth, F. Mr. portrait photograph, 1916

Wertheimer, M. Miss, portrait photograph, 1916. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Wertheimer, M. Miss, portrait photograph, 1916

Votichenko, Sacha, Mr. portrait photograph, 1916 May 3. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Votichenko, Sacha, Mr. portrait photograph, 1916 May 3

Gottlieb Bindesboll, Danish Architect, 1834. Creator: Wilhelm Marstrand
Gottlieb Bindesboll, Danish Architect, 1834

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"Arms Folded: A Glimpse into History and Expression" In this captivating collection of images, we explore the art of folding arms as a universal gesture that transcends time. From the disciplined stance of Robert Stephenson Smyth Baden-Powell, lst Viscount Baden-Powell, an English soldier who embodied strength and leadership, to the confident pose of Charles Thurston Fogg-Elliot captured by Sir Leslie Matthew Ward in 1894. The wrestling scene depicted in "As You Like It" showcases the power dynamics at play, where folded arms symbolize determination and readiness for action. Meanwhile, Frederick Marriott's exquisite panel in gesso and mother-of-pearl transports us to a world of intricate craftsmanship. Thomas Graham's portrait from 1850 reveals a man with his arms crossed tightly against his chest – perhaps lost in deep contemplation or concealing emotions yet to be revealed. In contrast, the study for "A Parisian Cafe" captures a moment frozen in time; a man seated at a cafe table engrossed in reading his newspaper while casually folding his arms. Herbert Ponting's lens takes us on an expedition to Kanawa's public bath in 1910. Amongst steam-filled air and serene surroundings, individuals find solace with their folded arms resting upon ancient stone walls. Moving forward through history brings us face-to-face with Francis, Duke of Teck - regal and composed - exuding confidence even with crossed arms. JH Harris' portrayal of a witch doctor from Belgian Congo reminds us that this gesture can signify authority within different cultures. Fast-forwarding to more recent times introduces Commander Joe Blake overseeing the SS Great Britain project circa 1972 – commanding respect effortlessly through his assertive posture. Edith Evans addresses an Equity meeting held at Wyndhams Theatre on May 22nd, 1951; her folded arms conveying conviction as she passionately advocates for the rights of performers.