Poseur Collection

A woman in a magnificent costume poses in front of Gondolas during the Venice Carnival, Venice Lagoon, St. Marks Square, Venice, Italy

A woman in a red costume and mask poses in an archway during the Venice Carnival, Venice, Italy

Crops, 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Crops, 19th century

Heart-shaped costume standing on a bridge at the Venice Carnival, Venice, Italy

Two poseurs dressed as identical twins pose in St Marks Square during the Venice Carnival, Venice, Italy

A woman sits in a magnificent costume in front of a well during the Venice Carnival, Venice, Italy

A woman in a magnificent costume at the Venice Carnival, Venice, Italy

Plate 321. A, Lifting a 50 lb Dumb-Bell; B, Posing, 1872-85 (collotype on paper)
3950309 Plate 321. A, Lifting a 50 lb Dumb-Bell; B, Posing, 1872-85 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 18.1x41.9 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover

Monstrosities of 1821, 1835. Artist
Monstrosities of 1821, 1835. A number of men and women dressed in the exaggerated fashions of the period, promenading in the park. Their dandyism is echoed by a black poodle on the right

Monstrosities of 1819, and 1820, 1835. Artist
Monstrosities of 1819, and 1820, 1835. Candies and dandyzettes promenade in a park

Ancient and modern military dandies, 1835. Artist: George Cruikshank
Ancient and modern military dandies, 1835. Officers in tight fitting elaborate uniforms examine armour in a museum. A satire on the elaborate Regency fashions

Man showing off his arm muscles
Arm exercise. Man showing off his arm muscles

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"Captivating the Carnival: The Enigmatic World of Poseurs" A woman in a magnificent costume transports us to another era as she strikes a pose amidst the enchanting Gondolas during the Venice Carnival. Behind an archway, a mysterious woman adorned in red captivates our attention with her alluring mask and costume, adding an air of intrigue to the Venice Carnival. Standing proudly on a bridge at the Venice Carnival, an exquisite heart-shaped costume becomes a symbol of love and passion against the backdrop of picturesque Venice, Italy. Strolling through St Marks Square during the Venice Carnival, two poseurs dressed as identical twins create an illusion that blurs reality and fantasy. Amidst ancient architecture, a woman sits gracefully in front of a well while donning an extravagant costume at the vibrant Venice Carnival - where history meets extravagance. Embodied by elegance and grandeur, a woman mesmerizes onlookers with her magnificent attire at the renowned Venice Carnival in Italy - where dreams come alive. Plate 321 captures moments frozen in time; from lifting heavy dumbbells to striking poses - showcasing strength and artistry intertwined in this collotype masterpiece from 1872-85. Unveiling "Monstrosities, " these intriguing artworks from 1821 and 1835 challenge conventional beauty standards while provoking thought about societal norms through their unique artistic expression. Delving into military fashion throughout history, George Cruikshank's artwork portrays both ancient warriors and modern dandies who use style as their weapon - proving that even soldiers can be poseurs too. With pride gleaming through his muscles, this man showcases his physical prowess while posing confidently - reminding us that sometimes showing off is simply part of being human.