Nails Collection

Martin Luther, 95 Theses
He nails up his 95 Theses, or Propositions, attacking the Churchs traffic in indulgences, on the door of All Saints Church, Wittenberg

Dog - Basset Hound, adult with puppy
LA-1307 Dog - Basset Hound, adult with puppy Jean Michel Labat Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Ostrich Legs & feet
KF-477 Ostrich - Legs & feet Strutio camelus Kenneth W Fink Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Young Lady doing a pedicure on herself (before getting dressed!). Date: circa 1920s

Boxing for Ladies 1886
The modern girl taught to prefer a bout with the gloves to a scratch with her finger nails

Florida / West Indian Manatee - toe nails visible Crystal River, Florida, USA
DSE-241 Florida / West Indian MANATEE - toe nails visible Crystal River, Florida, USA. Trichechos manatus latirostris Douglas David Seifert Please note that prints are for personal display purposes

Luther nailing his 95 Theses to the door of All Saints Church, Wittenberg (chromolitho)
3093667 Luther nailing his 95 Theses to the door of All Saints Church, Wittenberg (chromolitho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Hand Manicure
A hand manicure. Nails are carefully clipped and a choice of stylish nail varnishes in little bottles is offered. Date: 1930s

Crucifixion, Victoria, Gozo, Malta, Europe

LUTHERs 95 THESES
Luther nails to the church door at Wittenberg his 95 theses attacking the sale of indulgences by the Roman Catholic Church, thereby initiating the Reformation

Yogi on bed of nails - Serampore, West Bengal, India. Date: 1925

Woman of the Algerian Berber Ouled Nails Tribe
Woman from the tribe of Ouled Nail in Southern Algeria in their very distinctive and elaborate traditional clothing. The women earned money through belly dancing

Leg in stiletto shoe MRI style, X-ray
Leg in stiletto shoe, coloured MRI style X-ray

Dance of the Ouled Nails in Southern Algeria, North Africa
Dance of the Ouled Nails in Southern Algeria, showing their very distinctive and elaborate traditional clothing. The women earned money through belly dancing

Chinese Doctor / Ca 1915
A Chinese doctor feels the pulse of an aristocratic patient with exceedingly long finger nails

Woman With Nail Polish
Treechild

Woman With Nail Polish
Treechild

Woman With Nail Polish
Treechild

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

Finger nails of a high class Chinese person
3790091 Finger nails of a high class Chinese person; (add.info.: Finger nails of a high class Chinese person, four curling nails of extreme length)

The Agony in the Garden (oil on canvas)
NGW185748 The Agony in the Garden (oil on canvas) by Guercino (Giovanni Francesco Barbieri) (1591-1666); 232.1x162.5 cm; National Museum Wales; National Museums & Galleries of Wales

Kongo nkisi nkondi in the form of a two-headed dog, Kozo, from Cabinda (wood and iron)
HSC94480 Kongo nkisi nkondi in the form of a two-headed dog, Kozo, from Cabinda (wood and iron) by African, (19th century); h:67.5 cm; Musee Barbier-Mueller, Geneva

Richard Burton & Liz Taylor at Paris Fashion Week, Sunday 21st January 1968. Guest of honour Elizabeth Taylor was attending the fashion show by designers Mia Fonssagrives 24 & Vicki Tiel 23; she also

Jael hammering a tent peg into the temple of the sleeping Sisera, to the right a servant hides behind a curtain; from the series of 112 prints of the sacred history

The Descent from the Cross, 1615-31. Creator: Charles David
The Descent from the Cross, 1615-31

Women of the Ouled Nails - Dancers and Musicians. Date: circa 1910

Roman leaden coffin found in Bethnal-Green, 1862. Creator: Unknown
Roman leaden coffin found in Bethnal-Green, [east London], 1862. As Mr. Buckmaster, weaver...was digging in a corner of his garden...he uncovered a leaden coffin about 4ft. from the surface

new york
Carlos Gonzalez

Here's To Pink 03
Pictufy Studio III

Reaching No 02
Pictufy Studio III

Reaching No 01
Pictufy Studio III

Oyster & Pearls No 01
Pictufy Studio III

Alishia
Christian Kurz

Gerbera girl
Suguru Sumimoto

Frida`s Hand`s (Yellow Version)
Treechild

Frid`s Hand`s (Orange Version)
Treechild

Frida`s Hand`s (Pink Version)
Treechild

GODDAMN!
Tomas Härstedt

Hands Connect
Beth Cai

Grrrl
Djaheda Richers

Pssst
Martina

India - Calcutta - doing penance on a bed of spikes early 1900s

Impressive wooden doors of the Tower at Hampton Court Castle
Close-up view of the magnificent wooden doors of the Tower at Hampton Court (Hampton Court Castle), Leominster, Herefordshire (view from the inside). Date: 1932

Master Chips the Carpenter's Son

Advert for Peggy Sage
Wartime advert for Peggy Sage Salons and nail polish. Date: 1940

NAIL TALISMAN
GNOSTIC NAIL TALISMAN 2nd century Gnostics wore these inscribed nails to protect them against lemures - spirits of the unhappy dead Date: 1923

The Shadow of Death, 1870-73 (oil on canvas)
MAN62948 The Shadow of Death, 1870-73 (oil on canvas) by Hunt, William Holman (1827-1910); 214.2x168.2 cm; Manchester Art Gallery

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"Nails: A Journey Through Time, Culture, and Beauty" In the footsteps of Martin Luther's 95 Theses, we embark on a captivating exploration of nails. Just like the Basset Hound teaching its puppy to walk steadily, nails provide us with stability and support in our daily lives. But let's not forget the fascinating ostrich legs and feet – nature's own masterpiece of endurance. Much like a young lady meticulously doing her pedicure, these magnificent creatures take pride in their appearance. Traveling back in time to 1886, we witness an unexpected sight: ladies boxing. Their fierce determination mirrors the resilience found within our own nail beds. And speaking of strength, have you ever seen Florida's West Indian Manatee? Even their toe they can visible as they gracefully navigate Crystal River. Hand manicures remind us that even small acts of self-care can bring immense joy. As we ponder Luther's 95 Theses and Victoria's crucifixion in Gozo, Malta; it becomes clear that nails symbolize both rebellion against injustice and unwavering faith. Venturing into North Africa reveals the enchanting world of Algerian Berber Ouled Nails Tribe women. With their vibrant dances and intricate henna designs on hands adorned with stiletto shoes – they celebrate femininity while defying societal norms. Let us not overlook the hidden beauty beneath those stylish stilettos - an MRI-style X-ray revealing bones supporting a leg ready to conquer any dance floor. Just as Dance of the Ouled Nails captivates Southern Algeria, our own moves can leave lasting impressions wherever we go. From historical milestones to cultural traditions spanning continents; nails hold stories waiting to be discovered. So next time you admire your perfectly polished fingertips or gaze at your toes peeking through crystal-clear waters – remember that beyond aesthetics lies a rich tapestry connecting humanity throughout time and space.