Barechested Collection (page 7)

Clisthenes at the Olympic Games, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Clisthenes at the Olympic Games, 1890. Cleisthenes also Clisthenes or Kleisthenes, tyrant of Sicyon from c600-560 BC, won the Olympics as a chariot racer

Rameses II, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Rameses II, 1890. Rameses II (c1303 BC-1213BC), 19th Dynasty of Egypt, considered the most powerful pharaoh of the New Kingdom. From " Cassells Illustrated Universal History, Vol

Theseus and Aegeus, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Theseus and Aegeus, 1890. in Greek mythology, Aegeus was king of Athens and the father of Theseus, who may have existed as a real person c8th century BC

Socrates Drinking the Hemlock, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Socrates Drinking the Hemlock, 1890. Socrates (c470-399 BC), the first moral philosopher, sentenced to death by drinking a cup of poison hemlock at his own hand

Teheran. Procession De Derviches Martyrs, (Procession of Dervish Martyrs), 1900. From " Autour du Monde - Fascicule VIII". [L. Boulanger, Paris, 1900 ]

Drawing after the Deposition from the Cross, c1460-1480, (1908). Creator: Hugo van der Goes
Drawing after the Deposition from the Cross, c1460-1480, (1908). Descent from the Cross after crucifixion with John the Evangelist, Mary and Mary Magdalene

New South Wales Aborigines - King Billy and his A. D. C. s, c1900. Creator: Unknown
New South Wales Aborigines - Jimmy Clements and his A.D.C. s, c1900. Jimmy Clements (c1847 -1927) was an Aboriginal elder from the Wiradjuri tribe in Australia

The Potter at his Wheel, 1910. Creator: Herbert Ponting
The Potter at his Wheel, 1910. From " In Lotus-Land Japan", by Herbert G. Ponting, F.R.G.S. [Macmillan and Co. Limited, London, 1910]

Humphreys and Mendoza, 1790, (1925). Creator: Charles Reuben Ryley
Humphreys and Mendoza, 1790, (1925). From " London in the Eighteenth Century", by Sir Walter Besant. [A. & C. Black, Ltd. London, 1925]

Snake Charrmers with Hamadryads (Kuy Cobras), 1900. Creator: Unknown
Snake Charrmers with Hamadryads (Kuy Cobras), 1900. From " Typical Photographs of Burma - Burmese Life and Scenes". [Rowe & Co. Ltd. Rangoon, 1900]

A Chiefs House, New Hebrides, 1923. Creator: Unknown
A Chiefs House, New Hebrides, 1923. From " Australia, New Zealand and Oceania in Pictures", by H. Clive Barnard, M.A. Blitt. [A. & C. Black, Limited, London, 1923]

Harvest Dance, New Guinea, 1923. Creator: Unknown
Harvest Dance, New Guinea, 1923. From " Australia, New Zealand and Oceania in Pictures", by H. Clive Barnard, M.A. Blitt. [A. & C. Black, Limited, London, 1923]

An Affray with the Natives, 1923. Creator: Unknown
An Affray with the Natives, 1923. From " Australia, New Zealand and Oceania in Pictures", by H. Clive Barnard, M.A. Blitt. [A. & C. Black, Limited, London, 1923]

A Modern Ulysses. Gerbault photographed at Suva, in the Fiji Islands, 1936. From Shipping Wonders of the World, Vol. 1, edited by Clarence Winchester. [The Amalgamated Press Ltd. London]

Mac Millan, from The Clans of the Scottish Highlands, pub. 1845 (colour lithograph)

The Angel of Splendours, c1894, (1911). Artist: Jean Delville
The Angel of Splendours, c1894, (1911). Painting held at the Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium, Brussels. From Bibbys Annual 1911, [J. Bibby & Sons, Liverpool, 1911]

Edmund, King of East Anglia, killed by the Danes, 9th Century (1864). Artist: James William Edmund Doyle
Edmund, King of East Anglia, killed by the Danes, 1864. In 869, the Great Heathen Army advanced on East Anglia and the kingdom was devastated

The Royal Sovereigns Stuck To Their Guns, and Fought Them Like Fiends, 1902. Artist: Paul Hardy
The Royal Sovereigns Stuck To Their Guns, and Fought Them Like Fiends, 1902. The Battle of Trafalgar was a major naval battle between the British Navy and the combined fleets of France

Braves of a Zulu Village holding a Council, near the Umlaloose River, Zululand, S. A. 1901
Braves of a Zulu Village holding a Council, near the Umlaloose River, Zululand, S.A. 1901. [Underwood & Underwood, New York, London, Toronto-Canada, Ottawa-Kansas, 1901]

Indios Guaranys, voltando de uma cathada, 1895. Artist: Francisco Henszler
Indios Guaranys, voltando de uma cathada, 1895. The Guarani or Ava, according to their original ethnic denomination (that means human being ), are a group of South American indigenous peoples, here

Indios Coroados, 1895. Artist: Francisco Henszler
Indios Coroados, 1895. From Sao Paulo by Gustavo Koenigswald. [S. Paulo, 1895]

Paul Claudel in Brazil, 1939. Paul Claudel (1868-1955), French poet, dramatist and diplomat, and the younger brother of the sculptress Camille Claudel. From Verve - Nos. 5-6, July-October 1939

The Market, Colombo, c1880 (1905). Artist: Alexander Henry Hallam Murray
The Market, Colombo, c1880 (1905). From The High-Road of Empire, by A. H. Hallam Murray. [John Murray, Ablemarle Street, London, 1905]

Typical Pearl Drivers, c1890, (1910). Artist: Alfred William Amandus Plate
Typical Pearl Drivers, c1890, (1910). From The Hundred Best Views of Ceylon. [Plate Ltd, Colombo, Kandy & Nuwara Eliya, 1910]

Toddy Drawers, c1890, (1910). Artist: Alfred William Amandus Plate
Toddy Drawers, c1890, (1910). From The Hundred Best Views of Ceylon. [Plate Ltd, Colombo, Kandy & Nuwara Eliya, 1910]

Fisherman on his Canoe, c1890, (1910). Artist: Alfred William Amandus Plate
Fisherman on his Canoe, c1890, (1910). From The Hundred Best Views of Ceylon. [Plate Ltd, Colombo, Kandy & Nuwara Eliya, 1910]

Native Huts in the Jungle, c1890, (1910). Artist: Alfred William Amandus Plate
Native Huts in the Jungle, c1890, (1910). From The Hundred Best Views of Ceylon. [Plate Ltd, Colombo, Kandy & Nuwara Eliya, 1910]

Native of Australia, c1885, (1890). Artist: Robert Taylor Pritchett
Native of Australia, c1885 (1890). From Journal of Researchers into the Natural History and Geology of the Countries Visited during the Voyage of H.M.S

Two Studies of the Upper Part of an Old Man and Two Studies of Arms, c1480 (1945). Artist: Leonardo da Vinci
Two Studies of the Upper Part of an Old Man and Two Studies of Arms, c1480 (1945). From The Drawings of Leonardo da Vinci. [Reynal & Hitchcock, New York, 1945]

A Procession of Flagellants, 1812-1819 (1939). Artist: Francisco Goya
A Procession of Flagellants, 1812-1819 (1939). A procession of Roman Catholic men dressed in white, wearing pointed hats and whipping their bared backs in penitence

La Fragua De Vulcano, (Apollo in the Forge of Vulcan), 1629, ( c1934). Artist: Diego Velasquez
La Fragua De Vulcano, (Apollo in the Forge of Vulcan), 1629, ( c1934). The painting depicts the moment when the god Apollo, visits Vulcan, who is found making weapons for war

Dabulamanzi, one of the Zulu Leaders at Isandhlwana and Ghingilovo, c1880. Episode of the Anglo-Zulu Wars (1879-1896). From a photograph. From British Battles on Land and Sea, Vol

Turned Them Round And Poured Grape and Chain-Shot Into The Rear Of The Victorious British, 1902. Artist: AP
Turned Them Round And Poured Grape and Chain-Shot Into The Rear Of The Victorious British, 1902. From Battles of the Nineteenth Century, Vol. I

Rickshaw Coolie, c1890, (1910). Artist: Alfred William Amandus Plate
Rickshaw Coolie, c1890, (1910). From The Hundred Best Views of Ceylon. [Plate Ltd, Colombo, Kandy & Nuwara Eliya, 1910]

Rennes Missal, 1492 (1947). From The Art of the French Book, edited by Andre Lejard. [Paul Elek, London, 1947]

Satiro Con Ninfa (Satyre avec une Nymphe), c1850

Tritone (Triton), c1850

Illustration for the Faerie Queene, c1890, (1897). Artist: Walter Crane
Illustration for the Faerie Queene, c1890, (1897). A teme of dolphins raunged in aray, Drew the smooth charett of sad Cymoent; They were all taught by Triton, to obey, To the long raynes

Illustration to Skeats Fables and Folk Tales from An Eastern Forest, 1901. Artist: Frederick Henry Townsend
Illustration to Skeats Fables and Folk Tales from An Eastern Forest, 1901. Fables and Folk Tales from An Eastern Forest was a book by Walter William Skeat (1835?1912), published in 1901

The Goatherd, 1895. Artist: John MacAllan Swan
The Goatherd, 1895. From A Catalogue of the Pictures and Drawings in the collection of Frederick John Nettleford Volume III. - I to S, by C. Reginald Grundy and F. Gordon Roe. [Bemrose and Sons Ltd

The Arrival of a Tribe of Semitic Nomads in Egypt, 1895 BC, (1903). The Arrival of a Tribe of Semitic Nomads in Egypt, about the year 1895 B.C

Reclining Figures (David in Sauls Camp), c1905. Artist: John Singer Sargent
Reclining Figures (David in Sauls Camp), c1905. Held in the Museum of Fine Arts Boston, Boston. From The Studio Volume 19. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1900]

The Winner, 1913. Artist: William Newenham Montague Orpen
The Winner, 1913. From The Studio Volume 86. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1923]

Three Tahitians, 1899 (1935). Artist: Paul Gauguin
Three Tahitians, 1899 (1935). After the painting by Paul Gauguin. From Modern Masterpieces Part 6. [George Newnes Ltd, London, 1935]

A Stag at Sharkey s, 1917. Artist: George Wesley Bellows
A Stag at Sharkey s, 1917. From The Studio Volume 93. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1927]

The Scourging of Faithful, c1916. Artist: William Strang
The Scourging of Faithful, c1916. An illustration from John Bunyans The Pilgrims Progress. An English nonconformist preacher and writer

The Three Tahitians, 1899. Artist: Paul Gauguin
The Three Tahitians, 1899. From The Studio Volume 127. [The Offices of the Studio, London & New York, 1944]

An Indian Horse Race, c19th century
An Indian Horse Race - Village of Prairie Indians, c19th century. Native American Indians horse racing

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"Barechested: A Glimpse into the Strength and Vulnerability of Humanity" In a vintage Rocky Marciano postcard, the legendary boxer stands tall, his bare chest glistening with sweat as he embodies determination and resilience. A statue of Hercules and Cerberus captures the essence of raw power, their bare chests symbolizing Herculean strength in overcoming challenges. During the Great Depression, an unemployed lumberjack bears his social security number tattooed on his arm in a migrant workers camp. His bared torso reflects both hardship endured and hope for a better future. The rhythmic beats echo through time as drums resound in the African village of Ikoko. Bare-chested men dance to celebrate their rich cultural heritage amidst nature's embrace. Transporting us back to 1910, Herbert Ponting's photograph reveals a public bath at Kanawa where individuals cleanse themselves, unburdened by societal expectations - their bare chests embodying freedom from constraints. In a haunting image from 1834 transformed into art in 1984, we witness punishment inflicted upon a convict's bare back with a cat-o-nine-tails whip. The scars serve as reminders of human suffering throughout history. An Egyptian relief depicts Emperor Augustus offering homage to Isis while bearing his regal yet vulnerable chest - reminding us that even mighty rulers can reveal vulnerability when seeking divine favor. A vibrant poster advertising the 1933 World's Fair showcases Chicago's grandeur. Amidst towering structures and technological marvels, visitors are invited to explore new frontiers with open hearts and bared souls. Captured on canvas in 1927, an Indian boy gazes directly at us with innocent eyes while revealing his exposed chest - inviting empathy towards marginalized communities striving for recognition and equality. Amidst World War II turmoil at Page Field in Parris Island, S. C. , marines train tirelessly with gliders. Their muscular torsos represent unwavering dedication and sacrifice for a greater cause.