Pointing Collection (page 21)

The costume of Arnolphe, from The School for Wives by Moliere (engraving)
CHT418393 The costume of Arnolphe, from The School for Wives by Moliere (engraving) by French School, (18th century); Bibliotheque de la Comedie Francaise, Paris

Agnes with her guardian Arnolphe, from The School for Wives
CHT418387 Agnes with her guardian Arnolphe, from The School for Wives, by Moliere (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Agnes avec son tuteur Arnolphe)

Arachne into a Spider or Aranne Trasformata in Ragno, Book VI
STC415859 Arachne into a Spider or Aranne Trasformata in Ragno, Book VI, illustration from Ovids Metamorphoses, Florence, 1832 (hand-coloured engraving) by Ademollo

Pyrrha and Deucalion or Deucalione e Pirra, illustration from Ovids Metamorphoses
STC415809 Pyrrha and Deucalion or Deucalione e Pirra, illustration from Ovids Metamorphoses, Florence, 1832 (hand-coloured engraving) by Ademollo

Uniform of the Elite Gendarme of the Royal Guard, 1823 (colour litho)
STC414270 Uniform of the Elite Gendarme of the Royal Guard, 1823 (colour litho) by Aubry, Charles (1811-1877); Private Collection; (add.info)

Clement VII seated at a table (pen & ink on paper)
CTS413061 Clement VII seated at a table (pen & ink on paper) by Vasari, Giorgio (1511-74); 93x11.2 cm; eThe Devonshire Collections

A young emperor in his imperial armour and robes, illustration from L
STC429620 A young emperor in his imperial armour and robes, illustration from L Antique Rome, engraved by Labrousse, published 1796 (colour litho) by Grasset de Saint-Sauveur

Harold Skimpole, c. 1920s (pen & ink with w / c on paper)
465536 Harold Skimpole, c.1920s (pen & ink with w/c on paper) by Clarke, Joseph Clayton (Kyd) (1856-1937); 28.5x22.5 cm; Free Library of Philadelphia; (add.info)

Cleopatra, or The Honourable Mrs Skewton, c. 1920s (pen & ink with w / c on paper)
FLP465436 Cleopatra, or The Honourable Mrs Skewton, c.1920s (pen & ink with w/c on paper) by Clarke, Joseph Clayton (Kyd) (1856-1937); 28.5x22.5 cm; Free Library of Philadelphia; (add.info)

Mr Carker, c. 1920s (pen & ink with w / c on paper)
FLP465430 Mr Carker, c.1920s (pen & ink with w/c on paper) by Clarke, Joseph Clayton (Kyd) (1856-1937); 28.5x22.5 cm; Free Library of Philadelphia; (add.info)

Ferdinand II, Duke of Tuscany (oil on canvas)
490467 Ferdinand II, Duke of Tuscany (oil on canvas) by Italian School, (17th century); Museum of the Order of St. John, London

Cardinal Antonio Barberini, c. 1660 (oil on canvas)
490493 Cardinal Antonio Barberini, c.1660 (oil on canvas) by Maratti, Carlo (1625-1713) (after); 214x140 cm; Museum of the Order of St

Joseph telling his dream to his father and brothers and pointing to eleven stars in
CH469097 Joseph telling his dream to his father and brothers and pointing to eleven stars in the sky (pen & ink and wash on paper) by Albani

Interior of the Temple of Diana, Nimes, from Antiquites de la France: Vol I
478348 Interior of the Temple of Diana, Nimes, from AntiquitA©s de la France: Vol I, Monuments de Nimes (engraving) by French School

Right hand, from the Colossus of Constantine (marble)
477079 Right hand, from the Colossus of Constantine (marble) by Roman; Palazzo dei Conservatori, Musei Capitolini, Rome; (add.info)

The king on an inspection trip (colour litho)
STC434390 The king on an inspection trip (colour litho) by Rochling, Carl (1855-1920); Private Collection; (add.info.: Frederick the Great (1712-86)

A Seated Lutanist Pointing (oil on canvas)
CH401859 A Seated Lutanist Pointing (oil on canvas) by Brugghen, Hendrick Ter (1588-1629); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Dutch, out of copyright

Portrait of a gentleman, wearing a long wig, lace jabot and burgundy cloak (oil on canvas
CH401073 Portrait of a gentleman, wearing a long wig, lace jabot and burgundy cloak (oil on canvas) by Largilliere, Nicolas de (1656-1746)

Saint John the Baptist in the wilderness indicating Christ, the River Jordan beyond
CH448359 Saint John the Baptist in the wilderness indicating Christ, the River Jordan beyond, 1759 (oil on panel) by Favray

The Bishops before the Privy Council, 1688, engraved by George Noble
STC429705 The Bishops before the Privy Council, 1688, engraved by George Noble, illustration from David Humes The History of England, pub. by R

Shah Allum, Mogul of Hindostan, reviewing the East India Companys Troops
PNP314300 Shah Allum, Mogul of Hindostan, reviewing the East India Companys Troops, after a 1781 painting (litho) by Kettle

Tourists taking scenic photographs from the rear observation platform of a Union Pacific
PNP246772 Tourists taking scenic photographs from the rear observation platform of a Union Pacific train, 1910 (b/w photo) by American Photographer

Classical figures in a Landscape, c. 1630-50 (oil on canvas)
HOL243517 Classical figures in a Landscape, c.1630-50 (oil on canvas) by Poelenburgh or Poelenburch, Cornelis van (1586-1667); 29.2x36.8 cm; The Holburne Museum, Bath, UK; eHolburne Museum; Dutch

Two officers in conversation, c. 1758 (oil on canvas) (detail of 237617)
NAM237618 Two officers in conversation, c.1758 (oil on canvas) (detail of 237617) by Wale, Samuel (1721-86); 90.5x136.7 cm; National Army Museum, London; eNational Army Museum; English

Back View of a Standing Female, called Mrs. Fuseli, 1810 (w / c & wash on paper)
XYC277118 Back View of a Standing Female, called Mrs. Fuseli, 1810 (w/c & wash on paper) by Fuseli, Henry (Fussli, Johann Heinrich) (1741-1825); 36.5x22.2 cm; Yale Center for British Art

Thomas E. Dewey (1909-71) (b / w photo)
PNP253821 Thomas E. Dewey (1909-71) (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Governor of New York from 1943-55; Republican candidate for Presidency in two)

Chelsea Pensioners, Cavalry and Infantry, from Costumes of the Army of the British
NAM254149 Chelsea Pensioners, Cavalry and Infantry, from Costumes of the Army of the British Empire, according to the last regulations 1812, engraved by J.C. Stadler, published by Colnaghi & Co

Cadets of the Royal Military College at Sandhurst, Junior Department
NAM254148 Cadets of the Royal Military College at Sandhurst, Junior Department, from Costumes of the Army of the British Empire, according to the last regulations 1812, engraved by J.C

An Officer and Private of the 53rd Regiment of Light Infantry
NAM254136 An Officer and Private of the 53rd Regiment of Light Infantry, from Costumes of the Army of the British Empire, according to the last regulations 1812, engraved by J.C

German column mowed down by British Machine-Guns at Landrecies (litho)
STC310971 German column mowed down by British Machine-Guns at Landrecies (litho) by Skelton, Joseph Ratcliffe (fl.1888-1916) (after); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English

Admiral Lord Lyons, GCB, 1855 (oil on canvas)
DON279046 Admiral Lord Lyons, GCB, 1855 (oil on canvas) by Dickinson, Lowes Cato (1819-1908); 241.3x146.1 cm; His Grace The Duke of Norfolk, Arundel Castle; (add.info.: Edmund)

Andrea Pozzo (oil on canvas)
ALI281599 Andrea Pozzo (oil on canvas) by Italian School, (17th century); Private Collection; Alinari

Artists Studio, 1703 (oil on canvas)
BFM286856 Artists Studio, 1703 (oil on canvas) by Bossche, Balthasar van den (1681-1715); 24.3x30.7 cm; Schlossmuseum, Schloss Friedenstein, Gotha

Uniform of a Lieutenant General of Cavalry, from Costumes of the Army of the British
NAM254103 Uniform of a Lieutenant General of Cavalry, from Costumes of the Army of the British Empire, according to the last regulations 1812, engraved by J.C. Stadler published by Colnaghi & Co

Take Away that Bauble! or, What it Must Never Come to (colour litho)
3648197 Take Away that Bauble! or, What it Must Never Come to (colour litho) by Morgan, Matthew " Matt" Somerville (1839-90); Private Collection; (add.info.: Take Away that Bauble)

The Debate on the Irish Crimes Bill in the House of Commons, Monday, 18 April (engraving)
1050463 The Debate on the Irish Crimes Bill in the House of Commons, Monday, 18 April (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Christopher Columbus in the Friaryy of La Rabida, 1490s (chromolitho)
964784 Christopher Columbus in the Friaryy of La Rabida, 1490s (chromolitho) by Spanish School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Christopher Columbus in the Friaryy of La Rabida)

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022014upload, 1765, 1734, Albertus Seba, Books & Manuscripts, Collector, Daytime, Direct Gaze, Engraving, Engraved, Half Length, Hand Colored, Inside, Jacobus Houbraken, Jan Mauritz Quinckhardt, Man

The Challenge, 1843 (hand coloured lithograph)
985987 The Challenge, 1843 (hand coloured lithograph) by Nixon, James Henry (1802-57); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Challenge)

Booster, 1936 (charcoal, pencil and chalk on brown paper)
985269 Booster, 1936 (charcoal, pencil and chalk on brown paper) by Wood, Grant (1891-1942); 61x47.5 and 51.7x41.2 (sight) cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Booster. Grant Wood (1892-1942)

Happy Businessman Pointing to Bulletin Board, 1920s (line print)
3035837 Happy Businessman Pointing to Bulletin Board, 1920s (line print) by American School, (20th century); (add.info.: Vintage illustration of a smiling businessman pointing to a blank chart or)

Girl Pointing to a Chart of the Food Groups, 1949 (screen print)
3035926 Girl Pointing to a Chart of the Food Groups, 1949 (screen print) by American School, (20th century); (add.info.: Vintage illustration of a young girl pointing to a pie chart of the major food)

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"Pointing: A Powerful Gesture of Expression" Throughout history, it has served as a potent tool to convey messages and evoke emotions. From political campaigns to wartime propaganda, this simple gesture has left an indelible mark on society. In 1960, an anti-Nixon poster emerged, questioning the trustworthiness of Republican presidential candidate Richard Nixon. With the caption "Would YOU buy a used car from this man?", it pointed directly at the public's skepticism towards his character. Another iconic image that employed pointing was the Kitchener Poster - "Your Country Needs You. " This powerful recruitment poster during World War I urged men to join the army and defend their nation. Lord Kitchener's stern finger commanded attention and instilled a sense of duty in countless individuals. The Compass Drill on Training Ship Arethusa in Greenhithe, Kent showcased how they are be utilized for practical purposes. Instructors guided young sailors with precise gestures, teaching them navigation skills essential for maritime exploration. Even historical figures like Sir William Wallace have been immortalized through statues depicting their commanding presence. Their outstretched arms seem to point towards bravery and resilience, inspiring generations to stand up for what they believe in. Across continents, North Korea's painting of Kim Jong Il and Kim Il Sung showcases how they are be used as a symbol of reverence and authority. The leaders' fingers guide their people towards unity and loyalty under their regime. Artistic expressions also utilize pointing effectively. Nicolas Poussin's masterpiece "Et in Arcadia Ego" portrays shepherds gathered around a tombstone with one figure subtly gesturing towards mortality—a reminder that even paradise is not exempt from death's touch. From Italy's Vatican City to Liverpool's Albert Dock, statues continue to capture moments frozen in time through extended hands or index fingers directing our gaze or commemorating legends like singer-songwriter Billy Fury by Tom Murphy’s sculpture near Albert Dock—a tribute to his lasting impact on music.