Legs Collection (page 19)

frame life
S. Aktrk

Spoon, Kongo Culture, from Cabinda Region, Angola or Democratic Republic of Congo (wood & copper)
HSC193992 Spoon, Kongo Culture, from Cabinda Region, Angola or Democratic Republic of Congo (wood & copper) by African School; height:49.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Heini Schneebeli

Tribal Human Statue (metal)
938597 Tribal Human Statue (metal) by African School; height: 68 cm; Private Collection

Mbulu (wood, copper & brass)
HSC181658 Mbulu (wood, copper & brass) by African School; height:77 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Heini Schneebeli

Alcedo giant tortoise (Chelonoidis vandenburghi) resting during dry season, Alcedo Volcano, Isabela Island, Galapagos, Ecuador

Dance reflection 3
Natalya Sleta

Pointe shoes
Fritz Loipeldinger

The Chair
Oren Hayman

Detail of the Triptych of Willem Moreel, 1484 (oil on panel)
490020 Detail of the Triptych of Willem Moreel, 1484 (oil on panel) by Memling, Hans (c.1433-94); Groeningemuseum, Bruges

Detail of the central panel of the Baptism of Christ, c. 1502-08 (oil on panel)
489878 Detail of the central panel of the Baptism of Christ, c.1502-08 (oil on panel) by David, Gerard (c.1460-1523); Sint-Janshospitaal, Bruges

Decisions
Agus Adriana

High tea
Erik Schottstaedt

Through the eyes of a child
Charlaine Gerber

I'd rather be a forrest than a street
Charlaine Gerber

As time goes by you will see that we're going to be free
Charlaine Gerber

free from doubt
Charlaine Gerber

Yin Yang
Yasin Hasanian

solitary
Gilbert Claes

Just a rainy day
Avi Nahoum

FOUR OF A KIND
Savas Sener

BALLADE
Erik Schottstaedt

REBEL 2
Pictufy Studio III

REBEL 1
Pictufy Studio III

viola
Piotr Leczkowski

Ukrainian wheat is Ukrainian
Michael Allmaier

Artistic road surfac
Haruyo Sakamoto

Project RED Light
Alexander Bondarenko

Baby and Mum
MIN LI

Five Legs and Three Feet, 17th century. 17th century. Creator: Luca Ciamberlano
Five Legs and Three Feet, 17th century

Card Table, 1939. Creator: Virginia Kennady
Card Table, 1939

Catch of the day
Inge Schuster

Hello, Summer!
Ruslan Bolgov (Axe)

Man kissing woman on cheek (b / w photo)
3643446 Man kissing woman on cheek (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Man kissing woman on cheek. Postcard, early 20th century)

The scenery here is most beautiful (colour litho)
3642846 The scenery here is most beautiful (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The scenery here is most beautiful)

Health and Beauty: Stretch your legs! (b / w photo)
6005116 Health and Beauty: Stretch your legs! (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Stretch your legs)

I ve started but I don t know where I m going (colour litho)
3642932 I ve started but I don t know where I m going (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: I ve started but I don t know where I m going)

Eve (litho)
3643517 Eve (litho) by Gill, Eric (1882-1940); Private Collection; (add.info.: Eve. Illustration for The Engraved Work of Eric Gill (V&A, 1963).); © Look and Learn

Dancer and Dance Master (colour litho)
3641674 Dancer and Dance Master (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dancer and Dance Master. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Novelty striped four-leggs No 2
Erhard Batzdorf

Adam, I must have a new dress (colour litho)
2815847 Adam, I must have a new dress (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Adam, I must have a new dress)

Money deposited in the right place always draws interest! (colour litho)
2795332 Money deposited in the right place always draws interest! (colour litho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Dessus et dessous, Chaussures, bas et jarretieres (engraving)
1094533 Dessus et dessous, Chaussures, bas et jarretieres (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dessus et dessous, Chaussures, bas et jarretieres)

Drawing Interest in the Bank (colour litho)
2795344 Drawing Interest in the Bank (colour litho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Drawing Interest in the Bank)

Come and see the other one (colour litho)
2815977 Come and see the other one (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Come and see the other one. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

"There was an Old Man of Nepaul, from his horse had a terrible fall", from A Book of Nonsense
LLM386612 " There was an Old Man of Nepaul, from his horse had a terrible fall", from A Book of Nonsense, published by Frederick Warne and Co

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Legs, a timeless fascination that transcends eras and mediums. From the revolutionary Leon Trotsky in 1920 to the poetic musings of John Keats in Hampstead, they have always captivated our attention. They grace the pages of Kayser Bondor Nylons advertisements, showcasing their allure and elegance. In Lloyd Bacon's Footlight Parade (1933), dancers mesmerize with their graceful movements, their legs becoming an art form in themselves. Another Kayser Bondor advertisement highlights how these stockings enhance every step taken by a twenties flapper girl sitting at a cocktail bar – exuding confidence and sophistication. Even masterpieces like 'Landscape with the Fall of Icarus' depict legs as part of a larger narrative, reminding us of both ambition and consequence. David Wright's nudes and pin-ups further celebrate the sensuality embodied by well-shaped legs, evoking desire through subtle curves and delicate poses. Yet it is not just humans who possess captivating limbs; even ostriches showcase their impressive legs and feet as they roam freely across vast landscapes. Mahatma Gandhi spinning at his wheel reminds us that even amidst political struggles, simple actions like spinning thread can strengthen one's resolve. And let us not forget our furry companions – Cecil Aldin's illustrations capture the playful innocence found in Sealyham terrier puppy legs as they bound joyfully through life. From historical figures to artistic expressions across various forms, legs remain an enduring symbol of beauty, strength, freedom, sensuality, and even rebellion, and are more than mere appendages; they embody stories untold yet felt deeply within our collective consciousness.