Fingernails Collection

Burmese woman in long loose striped silk petticoat, wearing slippers and carrying an umbrella
FLO4565505 Burmese woman in long loose striped silk petticoat, wearing slippers and carrying an umbrella. She wears painted fingernails and sandalwood perfume

Mrs. James Bush, portrait photograph, 1919 Nov. 18. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Mrs. James Bush, portrait photograph, 1919 Nov. 18

Queen Nenzima, Belgian Congo, Central Africa
Queen Nenzima of the Mangbettus (Mangbetu) tribe, Belgian Congo (now Democratic Republic of the Congo), Central Africa. Date: 1922

Reaching No 01
Pictufy Studio III

Chosen No 01
Pictufy Studio III

Woman holding small nude child on lap while manicuring her fingernails, c1904. Pastel
529315 Woman holding small nude child on lap while manicuring her fingernails, c1904. Pastel. Mary Cassatt (1844-1926) American painter and printmaker who from 1866 lived mainly in France

Trimming Her Nails, c. 1755. Creator: Torii Kiyohiro
Trimming Her Nails, c. 1755

The Actor Onoe Matsusuke I as the Ghost of Ki no Natora in the Play Kiku no En Mukashi no Miyako, Performed at the Nakamura Theater in the Eighth Month, 1791, c. 1791

Woman Cutting Her Nails after Gathering Herbs, 19th century. Creator: Kubo Shunman
Woman Cutting Her Nails after Gathering Herbs, 19th century

The Temptation of St. Anthony, c. 1552 (oil on canvas)
XIR81291 The Temptation of St. Anthony, c.1552 (oil on canvas) by Veronese, (Paolo Caliari) (1528-88); 198x151 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Caen, France; (add.info.: The Temptation of St)

A Witch upon a Mounts Edge; vide; Fuzelli, pub. 1791 (hand coloured engraving)
3025374 A Witch upon a Mounts Edge; vide; Fuzelli, pub. 1791 (hand coloured engraving) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Private Collection; (add.info.: Emma Edgcumbe (nee Gilbert)

Gentlemen fencers in thrust and parry positions
Gentlemen fencers in the position of the outward parry with the nails upward or the Feather Parade and the outward thrust nails upward, or the Carte over the Arm

Asia Costume
LLM459029 Asia Costume by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Asia Costume. Illustration for Le Costume Historique by M A Racinet (Firmin Didot, 1888)

Womans Hand Chooses Between a Variety of Food Items, 1951 (screen print)
2630040 Womans Hand Chooses Between a Variety of Food Items, 1951 (screen print) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; Photo eGraphicaArtis; American, out of copyright

Chinese Doctor (b / w photo)
3643150 Chinese Doctor (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chinese Doctor. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Bakelite case for nail buffer from dresser set owned by Lena Horne, mid 20th Century
It is made of semi-translucent orange Bakelite plastic and is rectangular in shape with an oval bowl that is missing a large section

G l a n c e
Hesham Alhumaid

Mystery
Luc Stalmans

Human Sculpture
OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA. Ramona Copil

Man with long fingernails and pipe circa hina, circa 1880s. Date: circa 1880s

Two Chinese Scholars Practicing Calligraphy in Their Studio, ca. 1840. Creator: Unknown
Two Chinese Scholars Practicing Calligraphy in Their Studio, ca. 1840

Portrait of Tsow Chaoong, 1847. Creator: Unknown
Portrait of Tsow Chaoong, 1847

IVORY CIGARETTE HOLDER
Carved ivory cigarette holders are fashionable... Date: 1930s

Old Woman Cutting Her Nails, ca. 1655-60. Creator: Style of Rembrandt (Dutch, second
Old Woman Cutting Her Nails, ca. 1655-60

Young model in a bath
A young model posing in a bathroom. Date: circa 1970s

Woman holding small nude child on lap while manicuring her fingernails, c1904. Pastel. Mary Cassatt (1844-1926) American painter and printmaker who from 1866 lived mainly in France

Mystique gold women
Diaz Fachry

Young woman in evening dress
Young woman in full length evening dress, sitting by the fireside. Date: circa 1970s

Young woman in nylon nightie
A young woman in a nylon nightie sits at her bedroom dressing table and combs her hair. Date: late 1970s

Using garden scissors to remove fennel flowerhead containing seeds

Nail Varnish 1940S
Always buy the smallest possible bottle of nail varnish, beacause it does not keep well. A young woman lovingly applies varnish to her lovely fingernails. Date: early 1940s

Peeling Potatoes 1940S
A housewife with painted red fingernails peels potatoes into an enamel bowl in the kitchen sink. Date: 1940s (re-enactment)

Dutch boy scout scrubbing his fingernails, Holland
A Dutch boy scout scrubbing his fingernails, Holland

Illustration, metal fingernail clippers

Portrait of Henry V (1387-1422) (oil on panel) (see 106922)
BAL99913 Portrait of Henry V (1387-1422) (oil on panel) (see 106922) by English School, (15th century); 72.4x41 cm; National Portrait Gallery, London, UK; English, out of copyright

Portrait of the Empress Dowager Cixi (1835-1908) (oil on canvas) (detail of 90986)
XTD209281 Portrait of the Empress Dowager Cixi (1835-1908) (oil on canvas) (detail of 90986) by Chinese School, (19th century); Summer Palace, Beijing, China; Chinese, out of copyright

Hands sprinkling sprigs of fresh thyme over vegetables prepared for roasting

Grating horseradish root onto wooden chopping board, close-up

Pouring olive oil from glass serving bottle over roasted yellow peppers

Dog lying on back with human hand rubbing tansy leaves on chest of dog as a deterrent to fleas

Manicure F008 / 2102
Manicure

Overgrown Fingernails
Extremely long fingernails of Annamite nobles Date: 19th century

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"Fingernails: A Timeless Expression of Beauty and Power" Reaching No 01 in the realm of personal grooming, they have long been chosen as a symbol of elegance and sophistication. From Queen Nenzima's regal fingertips in Belgian Congo to the delicate touch of a mother manicuring her nails while cradling her small nude child, these pastel portraits by Mary Cassatt capture the essence of domestic bliss. Intriguingly, they have also played a role in art throughout history. Whether it be the young woman in evening dress or the young model luxuriating in a bath, their perfectly trimmed nails add an extra touch of allure. Torii Kiyohiro's masterpiece "Trimming Her Nails" transports us back to 1755 Japan, where even then, meticulous nail care was valued. The world of theater has not been immune to the allure of well-manicured hands either. The Actor Onoe Matsusuke I hauntingly portrays the Ghost of Ki no Natora with his impeccably groomed nails stealing attention on stage. Fingernail rituals extend beyond mere aesthetics; they hold mystical significance too. Kubo Shunman's depiction shows a woman cutting her nails after gathering herbs - an ancient practice believed to harness nature's healing powers. Even within religious contexts like "The Temptation of St. Anthony, " painted centuries ago on canvas or Fuzelli's hand-colored engraving titled "A Witch upon a Mounts Edge, " fingernails serve as subtle details that enhance storytelling and evoke emotions. Through time and across cultures, whether it is for personal expression or societal norms, fingernails continue to captivate our imagination, and are mystique gold women adorn themselves with daily – tiny canvases waiting for creativity and self-expression at our fingertips.