Skin Collection (#5)

Olive Is Her Name
Jan Slotboom

Seaside #23
Tal Paz-Fridman

The miller Samuel Wood, whose arm and scapula were torn off when entangled in a rope attached to the moving mill
526834 The miller Samuel Wood, whose arm and scapula were torn off when entangled in a rope attached to the moving mill machinery (1737)

Advertisement for Dr Mackenzie's Arsenical Soap, which claims to cure spots
5308904 Advertisement for Dr Mackenzie's Arsenical Soap, which claims to cure spots, pimples and produces a lovely complexion; (add.info.: Advertisement for Dr Mackenzie's Arsenical Soap)

Advertisement for Pears Soap claiming to be able to keep skin young and beautiful, 19th century
5308917 Advertisement for Pears Soap claiming to be able to keep skin young and beautiful, 19th century; (add.info.: Advertisement for Pears Soap claiming to be able to keep skin young and beautiful)

"The Caffre Woman" Woman of South Africa, nursing a baby
5856474 "The Caffre Woman" Woman of South Africa, nursing a baby.; (add.info.: "The Caffre Woman." Woman of South Africa, nursing a baby)

Scabies
5855394 Scabies; (add.info.: Ulcerous skin disease Ecthyma cachecticum, and the seven-year itch, Scabies purulenta and S. exotica, caused by the Sarcoptes scabiei mite)

Standing Nude in a Landscape, (oil on panel)
827266 Standing Nude in a Landscape, (oil on panel) by Riemerschmid, Rudolph (1873-1953); 69x65 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Standing Nude in a Landscape. Rudolf Riemerschmid (1873-1953)

Woman suffering from Lupus Vulgaris, a tubercular skin infection. From Jules Rengade Les Grands Maux et les Grands
527483 Woman suffering from Lupus Vulgaris, a tubercular skin infection. From Jules Rengade Les Grands Maux et les Grands Remedes, Paris, c1890

Advertisement for Pears Soap claiming to be able to keep skin young and beautiful, 19th century
5308918 Advertisement for Pears Soap claiming to be able to keep skin young and beautiful, 19th century; (add.info.: Advertisement for Pears Soap claiming to be able to keep skin young and beautiful)

"The Female Hottentot with natural Apron." A Khoisan woman with elongated labia that so fascinated
5856480 "The Female Hottentot with natural Apron." A Khoisan woman with elongated labia that so fascinated the Europeans.; (add.info)

The Moonlight Sonata; La Sonate au Clair de Lune, c. 1925 (oil on canvas)
1197550 The Moonlight Sonata; La Sonate au Clair de Lune, c. 1925 (oil on canvas) by Levy-Dhurmer, Lucien (1865-1953); 65x50.2 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christie's Images

bodyscape
Anton Belovodchenko

Wrinkles
Lou Urlings

the shape of my back
Michael Groenewald

bodymusic
Anton Belovodchenko

Tono's Sense
Brennan Finighan - EFIAP FAPS

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Konstantin Pilipchuk

Frightened; Skramda, 1912 (oil on canvas)
659711 Frightened; Skramda, 1912 (oil on canvas) by Zorn, Anders Leonard (1860-1920); 101.7x66 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Frightened; Skramda. Anders Leonard Zorn (1860-1920). Oil on canvas

Dayak couple in traditional dress and tattoos, c. 1920 (b / w photo)
DGC437476 Dayak couple in traditional dress and tattoos, c.1920 (b/w photo); Private Collection; (add.info.: the Dayak or Dyak are a people indigenous to Borneo; tattooing is a very important)

Nude Young Woman Sitting, Asleep; Une Jeune Femme Denudee et Assise, Endormie, (black
827621 Nude Young Woman Sitting, Asleep; Une Jeune Femme Denudee et Assise, Endormie, (black, red and white chalk on beige paper) by Boucher

Nude Boy Standing; Stehender Knabenakt, (oil on canvas)
652939 Nude Boy Standing; Stehender Knabenakt, (oil on canvas) by Rohlfs, Christian (1849-1938); 80x53.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Nude Boy Standing; Stehender Knabenakt)

Allegories of Love - Cupid with a Torch and Arrow, 1803 (oil on canvas)
990320 Allegories of Love - Cupid with a Torch and Arrow, 1803 (oil on canvas) by Bakst, Leon (1866-1924); 50.8x63.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

King Archibong III of Calabar, Gambia, West Africa (then part of the British Empire). He was crowned in 1878 with a regalia sent by Queen Victoria. Date: circa 1878

Village witch doctor, Belgian Congo, Central Africa
Village witch doctor with his equipment, Belgian Congo (now Democratic Republic of the Congo), Central Africa. 1922

Queen Nenzima, Belgian Congo, Central Africa
Queen Nenzima of the Mangbettus (Mangbetu) tribe, Belgian Congo (now Democratic Republic of the Congo), Central Africa. Date: 1922

Reclining Nude in an Elegant Interior, (oil on canvas)
827121 Reclining Nude in an Elegant Interior, (oil on canvas) by Lemaire, Madeleine (1845-1928); 95.2x128.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Reclining Nude in an Elegant Interior)

The Nymphs in Homers Odyssey; Die Nymphen aus Homers Odyssee
658599 The Nymphs in Homers Odyssey; Die Nymphen aus Homers Odyssee, 1856 (oil on panel) by Waldmuller, Ferdinand Georg (1793-1865); 82x66 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Three Nude Women on a Chaise Lounge, c. 1850 (albumen print, mounted within ruled borders)
991435 Three Nude Women on a Chaise Lounge, c.1850 (albumen print, mounted within ruled borders) by Belloc, Auguste (1801-98); 20.95x16.51 (approx) cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

vulnerable
Desislava Ignatova

Venomus Blue Viper Snake
Fauzan Maududdin

19-year-old Tina Harris of Erith, Kent, has her fingers tattooed, and because of that she was sacked, she claimed at the Ebury Bridge Road Industrial Tribunal. 15th February 1983

Soccer mad Ray Morris puts his bad into supporting Liverpool FC. He has had his back tattooed with the Liverpool ground plus pictures of Bob Paisley and Kenny Dalglish

72-year-old Wilf Hardy whos body is covered in tattoos. He is pictured with Tattooist Tiger Sid (John Siddons). 8th December 1979

Tattooist Jimmy Gould has bought the skin of his client, Brian Cowell. September 1979

Normal cross section of the skin in layers
Detail, Anatomy, Diagram, Illustration, Layer, Medical, Vein, Skin, Biology, Fat, Veins, Epidermis, Cut Out, White Background, Hair, Vertical, Artwork, Cross Section, Color Image, Close Up

Skin cross section showing a blackhead
Detail, Anatomy, Diagram, Illustration, Medical, Vein, Skin, Biology, Fat, Veins, Epidermis, Cut Out, White Background, Hair, Vertical, Artwork, Cross Section, Color Image, Close Up

Annie Rowney, Leghe Suthers (1856-1924)
Oil on canvas, Newlyn School, late 19th / early 20th century. John Lees, or Leghe Suthers was born in Oldham, Greater Manchester

The Archers, John Singer Sargent (1856-1925)
Oil on canvas, English School, 1915. John Singer Sargent (1856-1925) was born in Italy to American parents. He studied at the Florence Academy and in 1874 began studies in Paris

Madonna and Child, Rogier van der Weyden (1399-1464)
Oil on panel, Dutch School, 15th century. Dutch artist Rogier van der Weyden was one of the most profound and influential painters of the 15th century

Diseases of the Skin - Plate 4. Crusted or Honeycomb Ringworm, Alopecia (hair-loss), Ringworm of the scalp, spotted rose rash, running scab - eczema and Nettle rash. Date: circa 1880s

Diseases of the Skin - Plate 5 - Scabies or Itch, Red Gum Rash or Spotted Heat, Honey Sickness - Honey Scab or Pustular Tetter Impetigo, Shingles

Mosquito (Aedes punctor) female sucking blood from human arm. Sequence 1 / 4
Mosquito (Aedes punctor) female sucking blood from human arm. Sequence 1/4

Panther Chameleon {Furcifer pardalis} close-up of skin, green colouration. Masoala Peninsula National Park, north east Madagascar

Panther Chameleon {Furcifer pardalis} close-up of skin, green colouration. Masoala Peninsula National Park, north east Madagascar

African elephant {Loxodonta africana} close-up of eye, Chobe national park, Botswana

RF- Young male Bengal tiger, head portrait in profile (Panthera tigris tigris). Bandhavgarh National Park, India

Tanned animal skins hanging to dry in the old tannery of Fez, Morocco

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"Skin: A Canvas of Diversity and Resilience" Our skin, like a ballerina's back, gracefully embraces our bodies with its delicate yet strong presence. It tells the story of our journey through life, bearing witness to every scar and mark that shapes us. Just as a nude man stands vulnerable and exposed, our skin acts as a shield against the outside world. It protects us from harsh elements while allowing us to feel the gentle touch of love and warmth. Even animals possess fascinating skin adaptations. Take the Shar Pei puppy on an ironing board; its wrinkled folds symbolize uniqueness and remind us that beauty comes in all forms. From a man's body to naked mole rats surviving in dry areas of North East Africa, our skin adapts to different environments, and is both resilient and adaptable, reflecting nature's ability to thrive even in challenging circumstances. The ostrich legs & feet showcase how diverse species have evolved their own unique coverings. Just like Native American Indian buffalo hunters under the White Wolf Ski, we too rely on our skin for survival - protecting ourselves from harm while embracing traditions passed down through generations. Witnessing creatures such as tarantulas leaving their moulting or observing Sphynx cats at pet shows reminds us that beneath the surface lies vulnerability waiting to shed old layers for growth and renewal. Whether it be a dog's brush coat or microscopic details captured by SEM imaging of Culex mosquitoes, each glimpse into different skins reveals intricate patterns designed by nature itself. In this vast tapestry of life, let us celebrate "skin" not just as an outer covering but also as a testament to resilience, diversity, adaptation - reminding us that we are all beautifully connected through this common thread called humanity.