Dextrous Collection

Kronheim / Giraffe
A giraffe uses its dextrous tongue to pick off the leaves from a very tall tree

Irises
A painting of Irises covering the image of arabesques seen in the water. The blend of flower forms and conventional motifs is most dextrous and intriguing. Date: circa 1926

The Dextrous Trimmer or Pool Pill Garlick left in the Suds, pub. 1751 (engraving)
2655352 The Dextrous Trimmer or Pool Pill Garlick left in the Suds, pub. 1751 (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

The Dextrous Trimmer Or Pool Pill Garlick Left In The Suds, R. Houston, Fecit. England, Published According To Act Of Parliament, 1751

The dextrous trimmer or Pool Pill Garlick left in the suds, R. Houston, fecit. England, Published according to act of Parliament, 1751

Robotic arms. Time exposure image of a researcher mimicking the movements of a pair of robotic arms. Instead of traditional electric motors, the arms use pneumatic muscle actuator (PMA) technology

Orangutan, 19th century
Orangutan, 19th-century artwork. The orangutan (Pongo pygmaeus and Pongo abelii) consists of two species of great ape found in Borneo and Sumatra

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Discover the intriguing intersection of art, technology, and everyday life in this captivating exploration of dexterity through the ages. From the elegant trimmer depicted in the 18th-century engraving "The Dextrous Trimmer or Pool Pill Garlick Left in the Suds," to the playful orangutan demonstrating remarkable agility, and the humanoid robots of the 19th and 21st centuries, dexterity has long fascinated artists and inventors alike. Irises bloom with delicate precision, while Kronheim's masterful hands shape clay, and the robotic arms of today mirror the dexterity of human limbs. Join us on this journey through time, as we celebrate the beauty and versatility of dexterous ability, from the art of Mary Arthur's portrait of Mrs. Mary Arthur (1900) to the latest advancements in robotics.