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Poise Collection

"Poise: The Art of Graceful Balance" In this captivating black and white portrait, a naked woman exudes an aura as she sits on a chair in a studio

Background imagePoise Collection: Naked woman sitting on chair in studio, (B&W), portrait

Naked woman sitting on chair in studio, (B&W), portrait

Background imagePoise Collection: Madame Vacani

Madame Vacani
Madame Marguerite Vacani, dance and deportment teacher pictured in caricature as walking on air, and admired by a group of adoring debutantes

Background imagePoise Collection: Jane Cederlund, 1869. Creator: Amalia Lindegren

Jane Cederlund, 1869. Creator: Amalia Lindegren
Jane Cederlund, 1869

Background imagePoise Collection: Sofia Magdalena, Queen of Sweden, 1765. Creator: Carl Gustaf Pilo

Sofia Magdalena, Queen of Sweden, 1765. Creator: Carl Gustaf Pilo
Sofia Magdalena, Queen of Sweden, 1765

Background imagePoise Collection: Self portrait with dog, c1910s. Creator: Gustav Bernhard Osterman

Self portrait with dog, c1910s. Creator: Gustav Bernhard Osterman
Self portrait with dog, c1910s

Background imagePoise Collection: Portraits of Hendrik Soukens, Frans van Eynden and Roukens, 1757-1819. Creator: Roeland van Eynden

Portraits of Hendrik Soukens, Frans van Eynden and Roukens, 1757-1819. Creator: Roeland van Eynden
Portraits of Hendrik Soukens, Frans van Eynden and Roukens, 1757-1819

Background imagePoise Collection: Eva Upmark, 1852-1944, born Kindstrand, 1896. Creator: Carl Larsson

Eva Upmark, 1852-1944, born Kindstrand, 1896. Creator: Carl Larsson
Eva Upmark, 1852-1944, born Kindstrand, 1896

Background imagePoise Collection: A Sibyl, c17th century. Creator: Unknown

A Sibyl, c17th century. Creator: Unknown
A Sibyl, c17th century

Background imagePoise Collection: Portrait of Ludwig Casimir ('Louis') Sierig (1834-1919), Painter, 1858. Creator: Matthijs Maris

Portrait of Ludwig Casimir ('Louis') Sierig (1834-1919), Painter, 1858. Creator: Matthijs Maris
Portrait of Ludwig Casimir ('Louis') Sierig (1834-1919), Painter, 1858

Background imagePoise Collection: Portrait of Marie Oppermann, 1894. Creator: August Jerndorff

Portrait of Marie Oppermann, 1894. Creator: August Jerndorff
Portrait of Marie Oppermann, 1894

Background imagePoise Collection: Peabody, G.A. Mrs. portrait photograph, 1917 Oct. 25. Creator: Arnold Genthe

Peabody, G.A. Mrs. portrait photograph, 1917 Oct. 25. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Peabody, G.A. Mrs. portrait photograph, 1917 Oct. 25

Background imagePoise Collection: Bruns, Mona, Miss, portrait photograph, 1916. Creator: Arnold Genthe

Bruns, Mona, Miss, portrait photograph, 1916. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Bruns, Mona, Miss, portrait photograph, 1916

Background imagePoise Collection: Breese, Sydney, Mrs. portrait photograph, 1916. Creator: Arnold Genthe

Breese, Sydney, Mrs. portrait photograph, 1916. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Breese, Sydney, Mrs. portrait photograph, 1916

Background imagePoise Collection: Wood, Peggy, Miss, portrait photograph, 1917 Aug. 27. Creator: Arnold Genthe

Wood, Peggy, Miss, portrait photograph, 1917 Aug. 27. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Wood, Peggy, Miss, portrait photograph, 1917 Aug. 27

Background imagePoise Collection: Rambeau, Marjorie, Miss, portrait photograph, 1916. Creator: Arnold Genthe

Rambeau, Marjorie, Miss, portrait photograph, 1916. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Rambeau, Marjorie, Miss, portrait photograph, 1916

Background imagePoise Collection: Pearson, Virginia, Miss, portrait photograph, 1915 July 13. Creator: Arnold Genthe

Pearson, Virginia, Miss, portrait photograph, 1915 July 13. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Pearson, Virginia, Miss, portrait photograph, 1915 July 13

Background imagePoise Collection: McGinley, John R. Mrs. portrait photograph, 1917 Oct. 27. Creator: Arnold Genthe

McGinley, John R. Mrs. portrait photograph, 1917 Oct. 27. Creator: Arnold Genthe
McGinley, John R. Mrs. portrait photograph, 1917 Oct. 27

Background imagePoise Collection: Juliet Barrett Rublee as Tacita the dryad, a character in Percy MacKaye's play Sanctuary... 1913

Juliet Barrett Rublee as Tacita the dryad, a character in Percy MacKaye's play Sanctuary... 1913
Juliet Barrett Rublee as Tacita the dryad, a character in Percy MacKaye's play Sanctuary: A Bird Masque, in rehearsal for first performance at the Meriden Bird Club sanctuary dedication in New

Background imagePoise Collection: St. Denis, Ruth, 1919 Feb. 11. Creator: Arnold Genthe

St. Denis, Ruth, 1919 Feb. 11. Creator: Arnold Genthe
St. Denis, Ruth, 1919 Feb. 11

Background imagePoise Collection: St. Denis, Ruth, 1919 Feb. 11. Creator: Arnold Genthe

St. Denis, Ruth, 1919 Feb. 11. Creator: Arnold Genthe
St. Denis, Ruth, 1919 Feb. 11

Background imagePoise Collection: St. Denis, Ruth, 1913 Mar. 25. Creator: Arnold Genthe

St. Denis, Ruth, 1913 Mar. 25. Creator: Arnold Genthe
St. Denis, Ruth, 1913 Mar. 25

Background imagePoise Collection: St. Denis, Ruth, 1913 Mar. 25. Creator: Arnold Genthe

St. Denis, Ruth, 1913 Mar. 25. Creator: Arnold Genthe
St. Denis, Ruth, 1913 Mar. 25

Background imagePoise Collection: Shawn, Ted, Mr. 1916 Mar. 17. Creator: Arnold Genthe

Shawn, Ted, Mr. 1916 Mar. 17. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Shawn, Ted, Mr. 1916 Mar. 17

Background imagePoise Collection: Ito, Michio, Mr. between 1916 and 1921. Creator: Arnold Genthe

Ito, Michio, Mr. between 1916 and 1921. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Ito, Michio, Mr. between 1916 and 1921

Background imagePoise Collection: Isadora Duncan dancing, between 1896 and 1942. Creator: Arnold Genthe

Isadora Duncan dancing, between 1896 and 1942. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Isadora Duncan dancing, between 1896 and 1942

Background imagePoise Collection: Winter, Wallace, Mrs. portrait photograph, 1917 May 3. Creator: Arnold Genthe

Winter, Wallace, Mrs. portrait photograph, 1917 May 3. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Winter, Wallace, Mrs. portrait photograph, 1917 May 3

Background imagePoise Collection: Alanson, Bertram, Mrs. portrait photograph, between 1927 and 1937. Creator: Arnold Genthe

Alanson, Bertram, Mrs. portrait photograph, between 1927 and 1937. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Alanson, Bertram, Mrs. portrait photograph, between 1927 and 1937

Background imagePoise Collection: Pierson, Carolyn M. Miss, portrait photograph, 1928 Aug. 17. Creator: Arnold Genthe

Pierson, Carolyn M. Miss, portrait photograph, 1928 Aug. 17. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Pierson, Carolyn M. Miss, portrait photograph, 1928 Aug. 17

Background imagePoise Collection: Isadora Duncan dancers, between 1915 and 1923. Creator: Arnold Genthe

Isadora Duncan dancers, between 1915 and 1923. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Isadora Duncan dancers, between 1915 and 1923

Background imagePoise Collection: Isadora Duncan dancer, between 1915 and 1923. Creator: Arnold Genthe

Isadora Duncan dancer, between 1915 and 1923. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Isadora Duncan dancer, between 1915 and 1923

Background imagePoise Collection: Westchester Country Club, 1932 Creator: Arnold Genthe

Westchester Country Club, 1932 Creator: Arnold Genthe
Westchester Country Club, 1932

Background imagePoise Collection: Isadora Duncan dancer, between 1915 and 1923. Creator: Arnold Genthe

Isadora Duncan dancer, between 1915 and 1923. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Isadora Duncan dancer, between 1915 and 1923

Background imagePoise Collection: Isadora Duncan dancer, between 1915 and 1923. Creator: Arnold Genthe

Isadora Duncan dancer, between 1915 and 1923. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Isadora Duncan dancer, between 1915 and 1923

Background imagePoise Collection: Isadora Duncan dancer, between 1915 and 1923. Creator: Arnold Genthe

Isadora Duncan dancer, between 1915 and 1923. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Isadora Duncan dancer, between 1915 and 1923

Background imagePoise Collection: Marion Morgan dancer, portrait photograph, between 1914 and 1927. Creator: Arnold Genthe

Marion Morgan dancer, portrait photograph, between 1914 and 1927. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Marion Morgan dancer, portrait photograph, between 1914 and 1927

Background imagePoise Collection: Carmen, Miss, 1917. Creator: Arnold Genthe

Carmen, Miss, 1917. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Carmen, Miss, 1917

Background imagePoise Collection: Unidentified woman, possibly Miss Beatrice Wood, (1916?). Creator: Arnold Genthe

Unidentified woman, possibly Miss Beatrice Wood, (1916?). Creator: Arnold Genthe
Unidentified woman, possibly Miss Beatrice Wood, (1916?)

Background imagePoise Collection: Swiskaya, Countess, male dance partner of, between 1917 and 1929. Creator: Arnold Genthe

Swiskaya, Countess, male dance partner of, between 1917 and 1929. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Swiskaya, Countess, male dance partner of, between 1917 and 1929

Background imagePoise Collection: St. Denis, B. Mr. 1913. Creator: Arnold Genthe

St. Denis, B. Mr. 1913. Creator: Arnold Genthe
St. Denis, B. Mr. 1913

Background imagePoise Collection: Haggin, Ben Ali, Jr. Mrs. portrait photograph, 1916 May 15. Creator: Arnold Genthe

Haggin, Ben Ali, Jr. Mrs. portrait photograph, 1916 May 15. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Haggin, Ben Ali, Jr. Mrs. portrait photograph, 1916 May 15

Background imagePoise Collection: Moore, Dulcie, Miss, portrait photograph, between 1916 and 1918. Creator: Arnold Genthe

Moore, Dulcie, Miss, portrait photograph, between 1916 and 1918. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Moore, Dulcie, Miss, portrait photograph, between 1916 and 1918

Background imagePoise Collection: Michio Ito pupils, 1921 June 24. Creator: Arnold Genthe

Michio Ito pupils, 1921 June 24. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Michio Ito pupils, 1921 June 24

Background imagePoise Collection: Marion Morgan dancers, between 1914 and 1927. Creator: Arnold Genthe

Marion Morgan dancers, between 1914 and 1927. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Marion Morgan dancers, between 1914 and 1927

Background imagePoise Collection: Marion Morgan dancers, between 1914 and 1927. Creator: Arnold Genthe

Marion Morgan dancers, between 1914 and 1927. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Marion Morgan dancers, between 1914 and 1927

Background imagePoise Collection: Marion Morgan dancer, portrait photograph, between 1914 and 1927. Creator: Arnold Genthe

Marion Morgan dancer, portrait photograph, between 1914 and 1927. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Marion Morgan dancer, portrait photograph, between 1914 and 1927

Background imagePoise Collection: Marion Morgan dancer, portrait photograph, between 1914 and 1927. Creator: Arnold Genthe

Marion Morgan dancer, portrait photograph, between 1914 and 1927. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Marion Morgan dancer, portrait photograph, between 1914 and 1927

Background imagePoise Collection: Marion Morgan dancer, between 1914 and 1927. Creator: Arnold Genthe

Marion Morgan dancer, between 1914 and 1927. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Marion Morgan dancer, between 1914 and 1927

Background imagePoise Collection: Marion Morgan dancer, between 1914 and 1927. Creator: Arnold Genthe

Marion Morgan dancer, between 1914 and 1927. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Marion Morgan dancer, between 1914 and 1927



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"Poise: The Art of Graceful Balance" In this captivating black and white portrait, a naked woman exudes an aura as she sits on a chair in a studio. Her serene expression reflects the essence of Madame Vacani's teachings on achieving balance in life. Like a delicate balancing act, her posture embodies the concept - the ability to maintain composure amidst chaos, and is as if she is dancing with herself, effortlessly gliding through life's challenges. This image reminds us of Goochs Jurna Advertisement featuring an anglepoise lamp, illuminating not just physical spaces but also our inner selves. Even during wartime, when Terry Anglepoise Lamps were unavailable due to war restrictions in 1943, people sought solace in their elegant design that symbolized resilience and poise. Similarly, Vani-Tred shoes advertised during the same period promised superb poise by ensuring stability and confidence even in uncertain times. These wartime adverts remind us that true poise transcends external circumstances; it stems from within. Looking back at history, we are reminded of court presentations where women navigated convoluted trains with utmost grace and elegance. Their refined movements mirrored those of Greek athletes throwing the discus back in 1890 – both embodying strength and precision while maintaining perfect equilibrium. The seated female figure with a child (pfemba) from the Yombe Group showcases how even motherhood can be synonymous with poise. This wood-carved masterpiece represents the harmonious balance between nurturing love and unwavering strength. In all these diverse depictions throughout time, one thing remains constant: Poised individuals possess an innate ability to find harmony within themselves regardless of external factors or societal expectations. They inspire us to cultivate our own sense of balance – physically, emotionally, and spiritually – so that we too may radiate gracefulness wherever life takes us.