Rubbed Collection

Aladdin and the Efrite, illustration from 'Aladdin and The Wonderful Lamp', 1938 (colour litho)
3086240 Aladdin and the Efrite, illustration from 'Aladdin and The Wonderful Lamp', 1938 (colour litho) by Dulac, Edmund (1882-1953); Private Collection; (add.info.: From The Arabian Nights)

Stephens soldiers rubbed with honey at Devizes, 1920s (litho)
833043 Stephens soldiers rubbed with honey at Devizes, 1920s (litho) by Woodville, Richard Caton II (1856-1927); Private Collection; (add.info)

Needlemaker (engraving)
2801989 Needlemaker (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Needlemaker. Illustration for An Illustrated Vocabulary For The Use Of The Deaf And Dumb (SPCK)

Dancing Peasant Couple Urs Graf Swiss 1485 1527
Dancing Peasant Couple; Urs Graf (Swiss, about 1485 - 1527); 1525; Pen and gray and black ink; pricked for transfer (recto); Rubbed with black chalk (verso); 20.6 × 14.8 cm (8 1, 8 × 5 13, 16 in.)

Neptune Giulio Campi Italian 1508 1573 Italy
Neptune; Giulio Campi (Italian, about 1508 - 1573); Italy; 1541; Black chalk, the principle lines indented (recto); Rubbed with black chalk for transfer (verso); 42.7 × 27.6 cm (16 13, 16 × 10 7)

Choir North Ambulatory Church Saint Bavo Haarlem
The Choir and North Ambulatory of the Church of Saint Bavo, Haarlem; Pieter Jansz. Saenredam (Dutch, 1597 - 1665); Netherlands; November 1634; Red chalk, graphite, pen and brown ink, and watercolor

Dromedary 1894 Richard Müller Austrian 1874-1930
Dromedary, 1894. Richard Muller (Austrian, 1874-1930). Black chalk or crayon (?) (rubbed in places); sheet: 60.8 x 40.2 cm (23 15/16 x 15 13/16 in.)

Aladdin And The Efrite. Illustration By Edmund Dulac For Aladdin And The Wonderful Lamp. From The Arabian Nights, Published 1938

Samuel Annointing David verso sketch two figures
Artokoloro

Design Frieze Two Griffins 1650-1700 Pen brown ink
Artokoloro

Crossing Red Sea Lunette Fan? 18th century Pen
Artokoloro

Studies Draped Female Figure Kneeling Back East Transept
Artokoloro

Young Communards Prison Les Federe a la Conciergerie
Artokoloro

Design Gold Watchcase Showing Front Elevation
Artokoloro

Male Nude Reclining Divan ca 1793 Black chalk
Artokoloro

Last Supper early mid-17th century Pen brown ink
Artokoloro

Study Festival Machine 18th century Black red chalk
Artokoloro

Our attorney came to tell us this news. He rubbed his hands and nodded his head

Johann Wolfgang Baumgartner, German (1709-1761), Venetian Fantasy with an Ornamental Arch, 1750s, pen and black and gray ink over graphite with gray wash and white heightening on blue laid paper

Neptune; Giulio Campi, Italian, about 1508 - 1573; Italy, Europe; 1541; Black chalk, the principle lines indented (recto); Rubbed with black chalk for transfer (verso)

Mully Moloch Muly Moloch being rubbed down at Newmarket Muly Moloch, a chestnut colt being rubbed down on Newmarket Heath, with portraits of Trotter, Hardy

A set of 24 touch needles. These were made of the purest obtainable gold and each was alloyed with different known amounts of silver and copper, or of both

The prairie hunter: one rubbed out!. Date c1852. The prairie hunter: one rubbed out!. Date c1852

SUN LOTION
Heatwave beauty hint - beware of blistered arms! Sun tan oil rubbed into the arms and neck before exposure to the sun, will avoid blistering and produce a smooth, even tan! Date: 1930s

Red Deer (Cervus elaphus) adult pair, hind rubbing against stag during rutting season, Minsmere RSPB Reserve, Suffolk, England, october

Childs worn shoes

Liebig Games - 4
Children play a game with paper figures under a sheet of glass, which when rubbed becomes magnetic and so the figures can be moved, an amusing lesson in physics

Guerickes Machine
Otto von Guericke demonstrates his electric machine, producing static electricity from a globe when rubbed

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"Hand Care: The Art of Being Rubbed" In the 1920s, Stephens soldiers experienced the soothing touch of honey as they were rubbed at Devizes. This ancient practice, depicted in a litho artwork, was believed to nourish and heal their hands after battle. Meanwhile, a skilled needlemaker delicately rubbed his fingers against metal, crafting intricate designs that would adorn garments for generations to come. His engraving work showcased the importance of hand care in creating masterpieces. In Edmund Dulac's illustration for "Aladdin and the Wonderful Lamp, " we witness Aladdin rubbing the magical lamp vigorously to summon the powerful Efrite. It reminds us that sometimes our hands hold hidden treasures waiting to be discovered through dedicated effort. Urs Graf's portrayal of a dancing peasant couple captures their joyous spirit as they twirl across the floor. Their calloused hands tell stories of hard work and perseverance, reminding us that even amidst celebration, caring for our hands is essential. Giulio Campi's depiction of Neptune showcases his mighty trident held firmly in his hand. As ruler of the seas, he symbolizes strength and power - attributes that can only be maintained with proper hand care. Within Saint Bavo Haarlem Church's north ambulatory choir lies a sense of serenity as voices harmonize together. These singers understand that taking care of their vocal cords also means nurturing their precious instruments - their hands - which bring forth beautiful melodies. Richard Müller's portrayal of a dromedary transports us to exotic lands where these majestic creatures are revered companions on long journeys across vast deserts. Their handlers know well how crucial it is to rub them down gently after enduring arduous travels together. Lucretia stands before us in pen brown ink and black chalk; her delicate features reveal vulnerability but also resilience. Her graceful fingers remind us that self-care extends beyond physical appearance; it encompasses emotional healing too.