Male Bonding Collection

Businessmen smoking cigarettes and smiling

Bathers in a Landscape, 1898 (colour litho)
BRN165357 Bathers in a Landscape, 1898 (colour litho) by Cezanne, Paul (1839-1906); The Barnes Foundation, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; eBarnes Foundation; French, out of copyright

Two Men Seated on a Bench, One with His Hand on the Leg of the Other, 1870s-80s

The Billiard Room, after 1810. Creator: Nicolas Antoine Taunay
The Billiard Room, after 1810

An International Moot in Scotland, 1944. Creator: Unknown
An International Moot in Scotland, 1944. Rover Scouts from Egypt, Rhodesia, England, Scotland, Armenia, Irak, Norway and Australia

Scouts Practising Pioneering, 1944. Creator: Unknown
Scouts Practising Pioneering, 1944. Boy scouts taking part in outdoor activities. The Scouting movement was founded by Robert Baden-Powell in 1908. From " Boy Scouts, by E. E. Reynolds

Ouvriers du Batiment ( Construction Workers ), c1911. Artist: Theophile Alexandre Steinlen
Ouvriers du Batiment ( Construction Workers ), c1911. From the Musee d Orsay, Paris

Five Bathers, c1875-1877. Artist: Paul Cezanne
Five Bathers, c1875-1877. From the Musee d Orsay, Paris

Two young boys playing with model boats in a stream circa 1900; England

Postcard circa 1923, Victorian / Edwardian, social history. A Judges Postcard from Mending nets
Postcard circa 1923, Victorian/Edwardian, social history. A Judges Postcard from Mending nets, two fishermen in a doorway, one sitting mending fishing nets and the other standing smoking a pipe

Handshake

Aboriginal dance, Australia

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"Brotherhood in Smoke: Celebrating the Essence of Male Bonding" In a world where connections are forged over shared experiences, there is something undeniably powerful about the camaraderie between men. As businessmen puff on their cigarettes, smiles etched across their faces, they find solace in each other's company. Their shared struggles and triumphs create an unbreakable bond that transcends mere business partnerships. From the vibrant lithograph of "Bathers in a Landscape" to the intriguing image of "Two Men Seated on a Bench, " we witness moments frozen in time that capture the essence of male companionship. The hand resting gently on another's leg speaks volumes about trust and intimacy, reminding us that vulnerability strengthens these relationships. Step into "The Billiard Room, " where laughter echoes amidst friendly competition. Here, men engage in playful banter as cues strike balls with precision, and is within these walls that friendships deepen and secrets are shared – a sanctuary for genuine connection. Across borders and cultures, male bonding takes various forms. From an international moot held in Scotland to scouts practicing pioneering skills together, unity prevails despite differences. These images remind us that friendship knows no boundaries; it thrives when individuals come together with common purpose. Even amidst laborious tasks like construction work depicted by Steinlen or bathing leisurely captured by Cezanne, bonds emerge effortlessly among men who share similar trades or hobbies. They find solace not only through their craft but also through conversations exchanged during breaks or moments stolen away from daily routines. In rural communities like Chapel Hill, North Carolina circa 1939, even humble filling stations become centers for communal gathering – places where stories are swapped over cups of coffee and laughter fills the air. Such spaces exemplify how male bonding extends beyond personal connections to encompass entire communities built upon mutual support. As we delve into history through postcards depicting young boys playing with model boats or fishermen mending nets, we witness the innocence and simplicity of male friendships.