Stretch Collection (page 7)

Dancer with Tambourine, c. 1895 (brown wax)
FIT308394 Dancer with Tambourine, c.1895 (brown wax) by Degas, Edgar (1834-1917); height: 29.6 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge, UK; eFitzwilliam Museum; French, out of copyright

Rubber Band, Christmas Card (chromolitho)
730663 Rubber Band, Christmas Card (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rubber Band, Christmas Card.); Look and Learn / Valerie Jackson Harris Collection

Trees and a stretch of water on the Stour (w / c on paper)
810382 Trees and a stretch of water on the Stour (w/c on paper) by Constable, John (1776-1837); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Stretches (b / w photo)
3643152 Stretches (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Stretches. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Woman preparing food from cassava plant, Brazil
Woman preparing food from a cassava or manioc plant, Brazil. The root of the plant is poisonous, but the poison can be extracted by squeezing the sap out by stretching and contracting. Date: 1922

Dancer with Tambourine, c. 1895 (brown wax)
FIT308395 Dancer with Tambourine, c.1895 (brown wax) by Degas, Edgar (1834-1917); height: 29.6 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge, UK; eFitzwilliam Museum; French, out of copyright

Resurection of dry bones, Ezekiel XXXVII, ver 7 (engraving)
6021688 Resurection of dry bones, Ezekiel XXXVII, ver 7 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Resurection of dry bones, Ezekiel XXXVII, ver 7)

The Awakening of Psyche, (oil on canvas)
989850 The Awakening of Psyche, (oil on canvas) by Seignac, Guillaume (1870-1924); 182.9x91.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Awakening of Psyche. Guillaume Seignac (1870-1924)

Two dancers relaxing (pastel)
PWI82876 Two dancers relaxing (pastel) by Degas, Edgar (1834-1917); 73.2x104.7 cm; Suzuki Collection, Tokyo, Japan; ePeter Willi; French, out of copyright

William Gray Hassler and Reddy the cat, eating Quaker puffed rice cereal, c
1078837 William Gray Hassler and Reddy the cat, eating Quaker puffed rice cereal, c.1912 (b/w photo) by Hassler, William Davis (1877-1921); Collection of the New-York Historical Society

Womens exercise and deportment class (b / w photo)
6015497 Womens exercise and deportment class (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Womens exercise and deportment class)

Three Dancers (Green Corsets); Trois danseuses (corsages verts), c
1768915 Three Dancers (Green Corsets); Trois danseuses (corsages verts), c.1900 (pastel on paper laid down on board) by Degas

Little Girl and her Sheltie, 1892 (oil on canvas)
1197614 Little Girl and her Sheltie, 1892 (oil on canvas) by Barber, Charles Burton (1845-94); 91.4x71.1 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

Crouching Nude; Nu accroupi, 1890s (charcoal on paper, laid down on board)
1196539 Crouching Nude; Nu accroupi, 1890s (charcoal on paper, laid down on board) by Degas, Edgar (1834-1917); 50x47.4 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

Plate 457. Stepping on Chair, and Reaching Up, 1885 (collotype on paper)
3950493 Plate 457.Stepping on Chair, and Reaching Up, 1885 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 17.3x44 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA

Plate 260. Arising from Couch and Stretching Arms, 1885 (collotype on paper)
3950027 Plate 260. Arising from Couch and Stretching Arms, 1885 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 23.2x31.8 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA

Temptation, (pen and ink and watercolour on paper)
823445 Temptation, (pen and ink and watercolour on paper) by Wegener, Gerda Marie Frederike (1885-1940); 36x30.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Temptation. Gerda Wegener (1885-1940)

Christmas Morning, (oil on panel)
989299 Christmas Morning, (oil on panel) by Seignac, Paul (1826-1904); 53.4x67.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Christmas Morning. Paul Seignac (1826-1904). Oil on panel

Dancers at Rest, c. 1896 (pastel and charcoal on paper laid down on board)
987383 Dancers at Rest, c.1896 (pastel and charcoal on paper laid down on board) by Degas, Edgar (1834-1917); 80x106.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Dancers at Rest; Danseuses au Repos)

Dancer at the Bar, 1884-1888 (charcoal heightened with pastel on paper)
991380 Dancer at the Bar, 1884-1888 (charcoal heightened with pastel on paper) by Degas, Edgar (1834-1917); 104.1x75 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Dancer at the Bar; Danseuse a la Barre)

Black-bellied Darter, 1836 (hand-coloured etching with aquatint engraving)
991223 Black-bellied Darter, 1836 (hand-coloured etching with aquatint engraving) by Audubon, John James (1785-1851) (after); 98.5x65.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Two Woman Making their Bed; Deux Femmes Faisant leur Lit, 1891 (oil on board)
825669 Two Woman Making their Bed; Deux Femmes Faisant leur Lit, 1891 (oil on board) by Toulouse-Lautrec, Henri de (1864-1901); 60x79.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Dancers; Danseuses, (pastel on paper)
656601 Dancers; Danseuses, (pastel on paper) by Degas, Edgar (1834-1917); 47.6x62.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Dancers; Danseuses. Edgar Degas (1834-1917). Pastel on paper

The Shadow of Death, 1870-73 (oil on canvas)
LMG100040 The Shadow of Death, 1870-73 (oil on canvas) by Hunt, William Holman (1827-1910); 94x73.6 cm; Leeds Museums and Galleries (Leeds Art Gallery) U.K.; eLeeds Museums and Galleries; English

Madame Helleu Resting, (red and white chalks on paper)
823485 Madame Helleu Resting, (red and white chalks on paper) by Helleu, Paul Cesar (1859-1927); 73.5x54.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Madame Helleu Resting. Paul-Cesar Helleu (1859-1927)

Gorleston, a Stretch of the Sands (b / w photo)
3091937 Gorleston, a Stretch of the Sands (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gorleston, a Stretch of the Sands)

St Johns River, Bush, and Western Gate (b / w photo)
3092359 St Johns River, Bush, and Western Gate (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Johns River, Bush, and Western Gate)

Study of a Dancer; Etude de Danseuse, (pastel, wax crayon and charcoal on paper)
826385 Study of a Dancer; Etude de Danseuse, (pastel, wax crayon and charcoal on paper) by Degas, Edgar (1834-1917); 47x63 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Study of a Dancer; Etude de Danseuse)

Canada Goose, c. 1827-1838 (hand-coloured etching with aquatint engraving)
985904 Canada Goose, c.1827-1838 (hand-coloured etching with aquatint engraving) by Audubon, John James (1785-1851) (after); 98.5x65.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Dreaming alone
Polar bear resting on a frozen puddle. Alberto Ghizzi Panizza

Melting Heart (Anahatasana)
Q Liu

Elephant Yoga
Jerry Berry

Edgar the great
Jure Kravanja

Edgar the Great II
Jure Kravanja

Jump!
Vadim Balakin

Ice skating
Eyal Amer

Look ahead
Ivano Cheli

The Acrobat
Mircea Costina

Dust Dance
Marco Petracci

Leap
Michael Groenewald

Miss
Kemal Selimovic

Kinetic
Nemanja Jovanovic

Rescue
Mohammed Alnaser

Tom
Elad Nissim

756127

Touch of Class
Pauline Pentony MA ARPS DPAGB

Powder Burst
Pauline Pentony MA ARPS DPAGB

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"Stretching: Embracing the Power of Flexibility and Grace" A man's body, strong and determined, reaches for new heights through a morning stretch routine. A young grey seal rests on the beach at Donna Nook, stretching its body with pure contentment. In 1938, The Women's League of Health & Beauty introduced exercise classes that promoted stretching as a vital part of women's well-being. With an elegant Pointer by its side, a dog stretches out its limbs before embarking on an adventure-filled day. Amidst the serene beauty of Full Moon Island in the Maldives, yoga practitioners find solace in meditation and gentle stretches under the watchful gaze of the Indian Ocean. Ballet dancers gracefully extend their bodies during rigorous exercises to achieve perfection in every movement they make. A luxurious stretched limousine glides through city streets, symbolizing both opulence and comfort while offering passengers ample legroom to stretch out and relax. Women practicing tai chi in front of a picturesque pavilion on West Lake in Hangzhou embrace both physical and mental flexibility as they connect with nature around them. Even captive barn owls understand the importance of stretching their wings to maintain strength and agility within their confined spaces. Eastbourne Pier stands tall against crashing waves as visitors take leisurely strolls along its length, using it as an opportunity to stretch their legs while enjoying breathtaking coastal views. Ballet dancers continue to push boundaries through dedicated training sessions where each stretch brings them closer to achieving artistic excellence. The tranquil Thames at Pangbourne invites locals for peaceful walks along its banks - an ideal setting for individuals seeking solace while engaging in rejuvenating stretches amidst nature's serenity. In various settings across different continents, these glimpses into moments involving stretching remind us that embracing flexibility not only benefits our physical health but also nurtures our mental and emotional well-being.