Posture Collection

Et in Arcadia ego (Les bergers d Arcadie or The Arcadian Shepherds), 1637-1638, (1911). Artist: Nicolas Poussin
Et in Arcadia ego (Les bergers d Arcadie or The Arcadian Shepherds), 1637-38, (1911). Painting held at the Musee du Louvre, Paris. From The French Genius by Haldane Macfall. [T. C. and E. C

The Naked Maja, c1800. Artist: Francisco Goya
The Naked Maja, (la Maja Desnuda), c1800. One of two paintings of the same woman in the same pose and also one of the few nude portraits in Spain at this time

Picture No. 11993194
Goshawk - Female - Captive - UK Date:

Charles Darwin, caricatured in Vanity Fair
Caricature of the naturalist Charles Darwin in Vanity Fair Magazine, 1871

Ballet dancers training
A group of ballet dancers training in a rehearsal studio. circa 1940s

Guess My Name, c.1821. Creator: David Wilkie
Guess My Name, c.1821

Inhabitants of Ounalacheka with their canoes (Aleutian Islands), 19th century. One of 65 lithographs that were included in the volume of maps published after the round-the-world voyage of

Fudo Myo-o, 13th century. Creator: Unknown
Fudo Myo-o, 13th century. A wooden sculpture of an angry looking diety, holding a sword in his right hand and ope in his left, sitting cross-legged on an stylized rock formation

Kakkyo (Chinese: Guo Ju), from the series "Fashionable Japanese Versions of
Kakkyo (Chinese: Guo Ju), from the series " Fashionable Japanese Versions of the Twenty-four Paragons of Filial Piety (Furyu Yamato nijushiko)", c. 1770/72

Mr. Churchill contemplates the ruins of the House of Commons, bombed in May 1941, 1941 (1955). Incendiary bombs which fell on the nights of 10

The Cape Town Highlanders, 1900. Creator: JE Bruton
The Cape Town Highlanders, 1900. The Cape Town Highlanders infantry regiment of the South African Army was mobilised for active duty during the Second Boer War

Lady Hamilton as the Goddess of Health, c1790, (1920). Creator: George Romney
Lady Hamilton as the Goddess of Health, c1790, (1920). Emma Hart, later Lady Hamilton, mistress of Lord Nelson as muse of portrait artist, George Romney. From " The Connoisseur Vol

Two Strings To Her Bow, 1887, (1938). Artist: John Pettie
Two Strings To Her Bow, 1887. Painting housed in Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum. From World-Famous Paintings edited by J. Greig Pirie [W. & G. Foyle, Ltd, London, 1938.]

Picture No. 11981481
Harvest Mouse - on Ears of Wheat - Devon - UK Date:

Woman stretching
MODEL RELEASED. Woman stretching

Devotional Posture / Islam
Islamic attitudes of worship - some involve praying on a prayer mat

Teapot, Burslem, c. 1790. Creator: Wedgwood
Teapot, Burslem, c. 1790

The Adoration of the Christ Child, c. 1490. Creator: Vincenzo Frediani
The Adoration of the Christ Child, c. 1490

Portrait Of Sir John Nicholas, 1667. Creator: Peter Lely
Portrait Of Sir John Nicholas, 1667

Fencing in front of the President of the Republic, Palais de l Elysee, 1895. Artist: F Meaulle
Fencing in front of the President of the Republic, Palais de l Elysee, 1895. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 9th June 1895

Picture No. 10899601
Indian roller -upright posture - on thorn bush twig (Coracias benghalensis) Date:

Girl / Posture
A little girl balances a book on her head to teach her good posture

Spring Waltz
Jukyong Park

Swan Lake
Jukyong Park

Spring Waltz
Jukyong Park

Rooster
Jukyong Park

Portrait of a Female Donor, 1505. Creator: Jan Provoost
Portrait of a Female Donor, 1505.

The Nativity, 1493. Creator: Bernardino Butinone
The Nativity, 1493.

Portrait of a Woman aged Fifty-seven, 1539. Creator: Hans Mielich
Portrait of a Woman aged Fifty-seven, 1539.

Portrait of a Young Man praying (recto), 1485. Creator: Hans Memling
Portrait of a Young Man praying (recto), 1485.

Portrait of a Man, 1640. Creator: Govaert Flinck
Portrait of a Man, 1640.

The Lamentation over the dead Christ, 1500. Creator: Juan de Flandes, the Elder
The Lamentation over the dead Christ, 1500.

Nude Girl with Arms Outstretched, 1911. Creator: Egon Schiele
Nude Girl with Arms Outstretched, 1911. Egon Schiele never conformed to the canons of beauty in his portrayal of the human body, which he showed in uninhibited poses imbued with eroticism

The Virgin and Child with Saints and a Donor, 1518. Creator: Jacopo Palma il Vecchio
The Virgin and Child with Saints and a Donor, 1518.

The Annunciation Diptych, 1433. Creator: Jan van Eyck
The Annunciation Diptych, 1433.

The Nativity, 1434. Creator: Jacques Daret
The Nativity, 1434.

Portrait of a Bearded Man, 1534. Creator: Hans Cranach
Portrait of a Bearded Man, 1534.

The Temptation of Saint Anthony, 1520. Creator: Jan de Cock
The Temptation of Saint Anthony, 1520.

Saint John the Evangelist in Patmos, 1470. Creator: Cosmè Tura
Saint John the Evangelist in Patmos, 1470.

Christ on the route to Calvary, 1415. Creator: Andrea di Bartolo
Christ on the route to Calvary, 1415.

Saint Joseph and the Virgin's Suitors, 1508. Creator: Lorenzo Lotto
Saint Joseph and the Virgin's Suitors, 1508.

The Annunciation, 1455. Creator: Benedetto Bonfigli
The Annunciation, 1455.

Portrait of Asensio Julià, 1798. Creator: Francisco Goya
Portrait of Asensio Julia, 1798.

Mary Magdalen, 1477. Creator: Derick Baegert
Mary Magdalen, 1477.

Venus and Cupid, 1606. Creator: Peter Paul Rubens
Venus and Cupid, 1606.

Portrait of a Man, 1740. Creator: Giacomo Ceruti
Portrait of a Man, 1740.

Knights and Soldiers playing Dice for Christ's Robe, 1477. Creator: Derick Baegert
Knights and Soldiers playing Dice for Christ's Robe, 1477.

The Lamentation, 1510. Creator: Ulrich Apt the Elder
The Lamentation, 1510.

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"Posture: A Window into History, Art, and Health" In the realm of art, it has long been a subject of fascination. From Nicolas Poussin's masterpiece "Et in Arcadia ego" to Francisco Goya's provocative "The Naked Maja, " artists have captured the grace and power that lies within a person's stance. Even outside the world of art, posture holds immense significance. Just take a look at Charles Darwin, whose caricature in Vanity Fair depicts him with his characteristic hunched back—a physical manifestation of his tireless pursuit of knowledge. But it is not only historical figures who are affected by posture; even ballet dancers undergo rigorous training to perfect their form. The discipline and elegance they display on stage is a testament to the importance of maintaining proper alignment. In John Pettie's painting "Two Strings To Her Bow, " we see a woman standing tall and confident—her upright posture symbolizing her strength and independence in Victorian society. Similarly, Peter Lely's portrait of Sir John Nicholas exudes authority through his commanding pose. It also plays a role in health and well-being. In George Romney's depiction of Lady Hamilton as the Goddess of Health, her statuesque figure represents vitality and balance—an embodiment of good posture contributing to overall wellness. During times of adversity, like Winston Churchill contemplating the ruins after the bombing during World War II, one can't help but notice how he maintains an unwavering stance amidst chaos—a reminder that even in turmoil, our they are reflect resilience. Beyond these artistic representations lie real-life examples: soldiers marching proudly with impeccable postures as seen in JE Bruton’s photograph capturing The Cape Town Highlanders' unity; or everyday individuals stretching their bodies towards flexibility and release from tension as depicted by an anonymous photographer’s image. Whether portrayed on canvas or witnessed firsthand through photographs or personal experiences, these glimpses into history remind us that our postures convey more than just physicality.