Machismo Collection

Image of Che Guevara on wall outside apartment, Havana, Cuba, West Indies, Central America

Daily life in the desert: sitting comfortably in a tent, looking at women working
ELD4846435 Daily life in the desert: sitting comfortably in a tent, looking at women working and cooking Chromolithography of the end of the 19th century Private collection; Private Collection;

Jupiter and Thetis Painting by Jean Auguste Dominique Ingres (1780-1867) 1811 Sun
JLJ4573576 Jupiter and Thetis Painting by Jean Auguste Dominique Ingres (1780-1867) 1811 Sun. 3, 2x2, 6 m Aix en Provence, Musee Granet by Ingres, Jean Auguste Dominique (1780-1867); Musee Granet

Representation of the King of France Louis XIII (1601-1643
JLJ4569367 Representation of the King of France Louis XIII (1601-1643) between the allegories of France and Navarre Painting of the workshop of Simon Vouet (1590-1649) 17th century Sun

Affiche anglaise de 1940 representant une jeune femme elegante entouree de soldats
GIA4753252 Affiche anglaise de 1940 representant une jeune femme elegante entouree de soldats. Ne soufflez pas mot, elle n est pas si muette

Eur Kaneh or home of various body exercises, Persia
LSE4112760 Eur Kaneh or home of various body exercises, Persia. by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Eur Kaneh or home of various body exercises)

Dempsey Through the Ropes, 1923-24 (litho)
874647 Dempsey Through the Ropes, 1923-24 (litho) by Bellows, George Wesley (1882-1925); 45.4 x41.91 cm; San Diego Museum of Art, USA; (add.info.: Jack Dempsey (1895-1983)

Counted Out, 1921 (litho)
874633 Counted Out, 1921 (litho) by Bellows, George Wesley (1882-1925); 31.75 x28.58 cm; San Diego Museum of Art, USA; eSan Diego Museum of Art; Museum purchase; American, out of copyright

La mare du compere Pierre- in "Tales et nouvelles en vers"
GIA4782498 La mare du compere Pierre- in " Tales et nouvelles en vers" by Jean La Fontaine. 1762. by Unknown artist

The White Hope, 1921 (litho)
874634 The White Hope, 1921 (litho) by Bellows, George Wesley (1882-1925); 38.1 x48.26 cm; San Diego Museum of Art, USA; eSan Diego Museum of Art; Museum purchase; American, out of copyright

The Man Milliner and the Sailors, March 4, 1802. March 4, 1802
The Man Milliner and the Sailors, March 4, 1802

Macho swimmer in rubber hat, USA
Macho triathlon swimmer in green rubber hat. Seattle, USA

Dagger and sheath, c1360-1400, (1881). Creator: J Brooke
Dagger and sheath, c1360-1400, (1881). Etching of a carved ivory dagger with its sheath, made in northern Italy, probably Venice, in the late 14th century

Mensur (fencing bout) - Heidelberg, Germany
A brief interuption during a Mensur (Academic fencing bout) - the duellist hopes he will be scarred for life - Heidelberg, Germany. Date: circa 1910s

Baron Munchausen throws his silver hatchet at the bears, from The Adventures
KW315659 Baron Munchausen throws his silver hatchet at the bears, from The Adventures of Baron Munchausen by Rudolf Erich Raspe (1736-94) published c.1886 (colour litho) by Bichard

Baron Munchausen riding a cannonball during the fight with Tippoo, from The
KW315656 Baron Munchausen riding a cannonball during the fight with Tippoo, from The Adventures of Baron Munchausen by Rudolf Erich Raspe (1736-94) published c.1886 (colour litho) by Bichard

Freedom of the Press, illustration from L Association Mensuelle, 1834
XIR162355 Freedom of the Press, illustration from L Association Mensuelle, 1834 (litho) (see also 741265) by Daumier, Honore (1808-79); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Mural of Camilo Cienfuegos on the wall of an apartment building, Havana, Cuba, West Indies, Central America

Old painting of Che Guevara on wall, Havana, Cuba, West Indies, Central America

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"Machismo: A Tapestry of Masculinity and Power" In the vibrant streets of Havana, Cuba, a captivating image catches our attention. An iconic portrait of Che Guevara adorns the wall outside an apartment, serving as a reminder of his revolutionary spirit and unwavering determination. This striking representation reflects the essence - a concept deeply rooted in Latin American culture. As we delve deeper into this complex notion, we encounter a poster for "Mademoiselle Fifi, " a theatre piece adapted from Guy de Maupassant's work. The play explores themes of dominance and control, shedding light on society's expectations placed upon men to assert their power over others. Our journey continues with Jean Auguste Dominique Ingres' masterpiece "Jupiter and Thetis. " Painted in 1811 under the warm sunrays, this artwork captures Zeus exerting his authority over Thetis. It serves as a metaphorical representation of machismo's omnipresence throughout history - men asserting their dominance even among gods. A glimpse into French history reveals Louis XIII, depicted in all his regal splendor. As king, he personifies traditional masculinity and embodies the ideals associated with machismo - strength, courage, and leadership. Moving across borders to England during World War II brings us face-to-face with an English poster showcasing an elegant woman surrounded by soldiers. This powerful image symbolizes women relying on masculine protection while simultaneously highlighting societal expectations that perpetuate gender roles within relationships. Traveling further east to Persia (now Iran), we discover Eur Kaneh or home to various body exercises. Here lies evidence that physical prowess has long been synonymous with male identity – another facet intertwined with machismo. The lithographs "Dempsey Through the Ropes" and "Counted Out" transport us back to early 20th-century America where boxing was hailed as the ultimate display of masculinity.