Shirtless Collection

Jack Dempsey Boxing Poster
Illustrated poster of American boxer Jack Dempsey (1895 - 1983), promting his match against George Carpenter for the World Heavyweight championship title, July 2, 1921

Maurice Toussaint poster advertising colonial recruitment, from World War II, 1938
France - 20th century, Second World War - Engagez-vous Rengagez-vous dans les Troupes Coloniales. Maurice Toussaint poster advertising colonial recruitment, 1938

France, Saint-Germain-en-Laye, Vaslav Nijinsky in Claude Debussys L Apres Midi d un Faune
France - 20th century - Paris, Ballets Russes, Seventh Season. Vaslav Nijinsky in Claude Debussys L AprA

Maldives, Couple walking on beach

Italy, Milan, engraving, Il noce di Benevento, costume sketch for ballet
Theatre, Italy, 19th century - Il noce di Benevento. Costume sketch by Giocosi for the ballet. Engraving

Boys At A German Summer Camp
Meal time at the summer health camp for the children of Berlin, Germany circa 1930. Seven hundred attend the camp at one time. (Photo by Henry Miller News Picture Service/FPG/Getty Images)

THE BAMBOULA, 1885. Drawing, 1885, by Edward Windsor Kemble

Bare-chested man laughing

Bare-chested young man smiling, portrait

Princeville, Queens Baths, Kauai Island, Hawaii, United States of America, North America

OLYMPICS: BOXING, 1924. The American Olympic Boxing team. Photograph, 1924

Bare-chested cowboy leaning on a cow gate

Frescoes depicting bared chested women talking
Colorful frescoes depicting two bared chested women talking between them covering the western face of the rock in the historical and archaeological site of Sigiriya, Matale District

Mosaic depicting School of Athens, from Pompei, Italy
Roman civilization, 1st century A.D. Mosaic depicting the School of Athens. From Pompei, Italy

Soldiers at a Stream, 1920 (w / c on paper)
3493887 Soldiers at a Stream, 1920 (w/c on paper) by Carrington, Dora (1893-1932); Private Collection; (add.info.: Travelling through Spain to visit Gerald Brenan, Carrington)

the Pieta of the Virgin Mary holding the dead Christ, c.1820
3666106 the Pieta of the Virgin Mary holding the dead Christ, c.1820; (add.info.: 19th century, French, illustration, showing the Pieta of the Virgin Mary holding the dead Christ)

Verney Lovett Cameron
865088 Verney Lovett Cameron; (add.info.: Verney Lovett Cameron (1844-1894) English explorer in Central Africa, born at Radipole near Weymouth, Dorset. Cameron's expedition to Africa (1872-1875)

North American Indian hunting buffalo
2604102 North American Indian hunting buffalo; (add.info.: North American Indians hunting buffalo (North American Bison) on prairies with bows and arrows and spears

Verney Lovett Cameron (1844-1894)
865089 Verney Lovett Cameron (1844-1894); (add.info.: Verney Lovett Cameron (1844-1894) English explorer in Central Africa. Born at Radipole near Weymouth, Dorset

Illustration of patient in typical cholera attitude
2603952 Illustration of patient in typical cholera attitude; (add.info.: Cholera: Patient in typical cholera attitude. From French medical book published c1890).

Couple in front of their Bure at Koro Sun Resort, Fiji, South Pacific, Pacific

Mussolini, shirtless under the sun, threshed the wheat of Agro Pontino after twenty centuries... (colour litho)
2783813 Mussolini, shirtless under the sun, threshed the wheat of Agro Pontino after twenty centuries... (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mussolini)

Playing Cards In The Sunshine
A group of men playing cards as a woman sunbathes circa 1930 s. (Photo by Keystone View/FPG/Getty Images)

Verney Lovett Cameron (1844-1894)
865090 Verney Lovett Cameron (1844-1894); (add.info.: Verney Lovett Cameron (1844-1894) English explorer in Central Africa. Born at Radipole near Weymouth, Dorset

New Recruit Kemit Kuhn of West Virginia, being Examined by Army Doctor Major Seth Gayle, Washington DC, c
3964307 New Recruit Kemit Kuhn of West Virginia, being Examined by Army Doctor Major Seth Gayle, Washington DC, c.1941 (b/w photo) by Harris & Ewing (1905-45); Private Collection; (add.info)

Young Boy with Boxing Gloves, 1926 (b/w photo)
5974364 Young Boy with Boxing Gloves, 1926 (b/w photo) by Harris & Ewing (1905-45); Private Collection

Outrigger canoe off Bahuis Island and the southern tip of Siau, Siau Island, Sangihe Archipelago, North Sulawesi, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Asia

Mahoro Island beach with tour boats and a volcano far beyond on Siau, Mahoro, Siau, Sangihe Archipelago, North Sulawesi, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Asia

Stand up paddle boarder man admiring midnight sun walking back to the beach, Ersfjord, Senja, Troms county, Norway, Scandinavia, Europe

Civil war in Colombia (colour litho)
2795656 Civil war in Colombia (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Civil war in Colombia. The Thousand Days War of 1899-1902. La guerre civile en Colombie)

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"Unveiling the Essence of Masculinity: A Shirtless Journey through Time and Culture" From the iconic Jack Dempsey Boxing Poster to Maurice Toussaint's powerful colonial recruitment advertisement, shirtlessness has long been a symbol of strength and resilience. In the Maldives, a couple strolls along the pristine beach, their bare torsos basking in the warm sun as they embrace freedom and love. Meanwhile, an engraving from Milan captures the essence of passion in ballet, showcasing a shirtless dancer adorned with intricate costumes for "Il noce di Benevento. " Across borders in France, Vaslav Nijinsky mesmerizes audiences with his graceful movements in Claude Debussy's L'Apres Midi d'un Faune - his bare chest reflecting vulnerability and artistic expression. Shirtlessness transcends time as we delve into history; boys at a German summer camp bond over shared experiences while embracing their youthful energy without inhibitions. Edward Windsor Kemble's drawing "The Bamboula" transports us to 1885 New Orleans where shirtless figures celebrate life through dance amidst cultural diversity. Not limited to leisurely pursuits, even soldiers find solace by streams after battles fought bravely. In 1920s America, boxing emerges as an Olympic sport; united under one flag, Team USA showcases their sculpted physiques that embody dedication and discipline. Yet not all instances are about physicality alone - laughter knows no boundaries when it comes to joyous moments shared among friends or strangers alike. A bare-chested man exudes contagious happiness that resonates beyond appearances. Finally, we find ourselves immersed in nature's wonders at Princeville Queens Baths on Kauai Island. Here lies a sanctuary where individuals connect with both themselves and Mother Earth – stripped down emotionally and physically. Through these diverse snapshots across time and cultures, we witness how going they are be more than just exposing skin.