Knees Collection

They say cleanliness is next to Godliness - but I say its next to impossible. A young child fails to clean their grimy knees no matter how hard they scrub! Date: 1933

Richard I of England, known as Richard the Lionheart (1157-1199). King of England (1189-1199). Crusader forces praying before going into battle. Gustave Dore engraving

WORLD WAR I (1914-1918). Poster USA BONDS Third Liberty Loan Campaign. BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA (1917), by Joseph Christian Leyendecker (1874-1951). Edited by the government of the United States

Indonesian Dancers
Two royal court dancers performing the female style of Javanese dance. The bent knees, flexed wrists and refined movements are characteristic of this style

Leg muscles in running, artwork
Leg muscles in running. Artwork showing the muscles in the leg of a runner. There are over 600 muscles in the human body, with at least 14 major muscles in the hip, thigh and lower leg

Tango - Knees Up
Two tango against an artificial ballroom background. Date: 1914

Proposal on a leap year
A woman proposing to her boyfriend on Valentines Day during a leap year - the only occasion by tradition that this is allowed !

Marriage proposal
Engraving showing a young man on his knees kissing a young womans hand, possibly during a marriage proposal. The image originally accompanied a story called Blind Love in the ILN, by Wilkie Collins

18th French Court Dress
Man: trunk hose, doublet, ruff & boots that reach over the knees. Woman: gown with a square neckline & tucker, voluminous sleeves & reverse cuffs & a plumed hat

The Event at the Ball, from Monument du Costume Physique et Moral de la fin du Dix-huitième
The Event at the Ball, from Monument du Costume Physique et Moral de la fin du Dix-huitieme siecle, 1774

Montgomery, Margaret Phelps, Miss, portrait photograph, 1912 Sept. 27. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Montgomery, Margaret Phelps, Miss, portrait photograph, 1912 Sept. 27

Figure Bending Forward with Right Knee Raised. Creator: Auguste Rodin
Figure Bending Forward with Right Knee Raised

A Drapery Study for the Knees of a Seated Allegorical Figure of Charity (recto)... 1520/30
A Drapery Study for the Knees of a Seated Allegorical Figure of Charity (recto); Bust of a Naked Allegorical Figure of Charity with Two Putti (verso), 1520/30

Woman in stockings sitting on chair, close-up of legs, (B&W), low section
photography, black and white, Posing, Low section, Close-up, Black background, Sitting, Glamour, Sensuality, Elegant, Fashion, Old fashioned, Nostalgia, Past, Young Adult, Women, Young Women

The winner of a knobbly knees competition

Woman beating her husband with a shoe (colour litho)
3096446 Woman beating her husband with a shoe (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Woman beating her husband with a shoe)

A knobbly knees competition at a Butlins Holiday Camp 1947

No. 87
ADIREK M

About forgiveness :)
The big cat is sitting on girl's lap. He tore her tights.. Iryna Kuznetsova (Iridi)

Knees
Shreya Prasad

Sunlight
A portrait oil painting of a gentleman sat in the front garden of his country cottage, wearing wellington boots, with his elbows placed on his knees. Date: circa 1919

Holy Travellers
Tempera painting depicting two women on their knees, praying, with a man stood behind them. This painting was exhibited at The Whitechapel Gallery. Date: circa 1930

Crespi, Giovanni Battista (1575-1632). Saint Charles Borromeo before dead Christ. The Saint is on his knees, meditating

Louis Xvi Accedes Events France 10 May 1774 Xv
louis, xvi, accedes, events, france, 10, may, 1774, xv, dies, auguste, marie, antoinette, fall, knees, exclaiming, young, rule, only, 20, 19, history, historical, 10200761

AFTER BATTLE OF LEIPZIG
After the battle of LEIPZIG, the emperors of Russia and Austria and the king of Prussia fall to their knees to give thanks to God for such a victory. Over 100000 die... Date: 18 October 1813

CHILD CLIMBING STEPS ON HANDS AND KNEES (sequence of four) Date: 1887

Illustration by Harry Furniss for the short story The Lazy Tour of Two Idle Apprentices from The Christmas Books by
1000770 Illustration by Harry Furniss for the short story The Lazy Tour of Two Idle Apprentices from The Christmas Books by Charles Dickens, 1910 (engraving) by Furniss

James III of Scotland, 1451 - 1488, on his knees praying with his son the future James IV of Scotland, 1473 - 1513
1219696 James III of Scotland, 1451 - 1488, on his knees praying with his son the future James IV of Scotland, 1473 - 1513, behind him. St. Andrew is shown placing a crown on the head of James III

Illustration for Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson (colour litho)
5225017 Illustration for Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson (colour litho) by Micklewright, G.P. (1893-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: Then he hesitated)

The Coronation of Their Majesties, 9 August, the Fealty of the Peers Spiritual (litho)
1600890 The Coronation of Their Majesties, 9 August, the Fealty of the Peers Spiritual (litho) by Stewart, Allan (1865-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Coronation of Their Majesties)

Illustration for Silas Marner by George Eliot (colour litho)
6022095 Illustration for Silas Marner by George Eliot (colour litho) by Tarrant, Percy (1855-1934); Private Collection; (add.info)

Georgia O Keeffe, 1933 (gelatin silver print)
2970963 Georgia O Keeffe, 1933 (gelatin silver print) by Stieglitz, Alfred (1864-1946); 9.2x11.6 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL, USA; (add.info.: Georgia Totto O Keeffe (November 15)

Pair of Cuisses and Poleyns, Germany, c. 1510. Creator: Unknown
Pair of Cuisses and Poleyns, Germany, c. 1510

Georgia O Keeffe, 1933. Creator: Alfred Stieglitz
Georgia O Keeffe, 1933. A work made of gelatin silver print

The appearing of three angels to Abraham (colour litho)
3648385 The appearing of three angels to Abraham (colour litho) by Raphael (Raffaello Sanzio of Urbino) (1483-1520) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The appearing of three angels to Abraham)

The Lilliputian tailors measure Gulliver for a new suit of clothes from Part I
3514739 The Lilliputian tailors measure Gulliver for a new suit of clothes from Part I: A Voyage to Lilliput in Gullivers Travels by Jonathan Swift by Rackham

Illustration for The Cloister and The Hearth by Charles Reade (litho)
5992044 Illustration for The Cloister and The Hearth by Charles Reade (litho) by Shaw, Byam (20th Century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: He sank on his knees)

Small physical defects that require early treatment (litho)
5995603 Small physical defects that require early treatment (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Small physical defects that require early treatment)

The Debate on Mr Parnells Bill in the House of Commons (engraving)
1055052 The Debate on Mr Parnells Bill in the House of Commons (engraving) by Hall, Sydney Prior (1842-1922) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Wild Darrie, by Christie Murray and H Herman (engraving)
1626608 Wild Darrie, by Christie Murray and H Herman (engraving) by Forestier, Amedee (1854-1930) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wild Darrie, by Christie Murray and H Herman)

Heart against gold (chromolitho)
671898 Heart against gold (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Heart against gold.); © Look and Learn

The New Prince Fortunatus (engraving)
1046843 The New Prince Fortunatus (engraving) by Small, William (1843-1931) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The New Prince Fortunatus)

Illustration for The Dead Gallant, by Outram Tristram (litho)
1063303 Illustration for The Dead Gallant, by Outram Tristram (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration for The Dead Gallant, by Outram Tristram)

Penitents montant l Escalier saint (engraving)
2814460 Penitents montant l Escalier saint (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Penitents montant l Escalier saint)

Comic postcard, Getting old Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Woman bathing in the sea - only up to my knees! Date: 20th century

We are married - not that you could notice it (colour litho)
2795408 We are married - not that you could notice it (colour litho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: We are married - not that you could notice it)

Man proposing (colour litho)
3096469 Man proposing (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Man proposing. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

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"Knees: The Unsung Heroes of Mobility and Grace" They say cleanliness is next to Godliness - but I say it's next to impossible when you're constantly on your knees, tackling life head-on. From Richard the Lionheart leading his troops into battle with unwavering determination, to the brave soldiers of World War I who fought for liberty and unity, our they have witnessed history in its most defining moments. Just like Indonesian dancers gracefully moving across the stage, our they can the pillars that support us in every leap and twirl. They carry us through the highs and lows of life, reminding us of the strength within ourselves. In running, leg muscles work tirelessly alongside our resilient knees. Together they create a masterpiece of artwork as we push boundaries and break records with each stride. On a leap year, love takes flight as marriage proposals fill the air. Down on one knee, hearts beat faster as two souls intertwine their destinies forever, and is here that forgiveness finds its place amidst vulnerability and hope. Even in 18th-century French court dress or an Istanbul mosque where an elderly man prays for guidance, our knees remain humble yet powerful symbols of faith and devotion. Sunlight bathes our weary joints after a long day's work or play – a gentle reminder that even amidst darkness there is always light at the end of every tunnel. Our knees bask in this warmth while silently thanking us for never giving up on them. So let's celebrate these unsung heroes today – our loyal companions throughout life's journey. Let's cherish their resilience and forgive them when they falter because without them we would be unable to stand tall against adversity or kneel humbly before grace itself.