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Arm Movement Collection (#2)

"Captivating Arm Movements

Background imageArm Movement Collection: Seltzer, Alice, 1923 June 22. Creator: Arnold Genthe

Seltzer, Alice, 1923 June 22. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Seltzer, Alice, 1923 June 22

Background imageArm Movement Collection: Seltzer, Alice, 1923 June 22. Creator: Arnold Genthe

Seltzer, Alice, 1923 June 22. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Seltzer, Alice, 1923 June 22

Background imageArm Movement Collection: University of California at Berkeley dancers, 1927 Creator: Arnold Genthe

University of California at Berkeley dancers, 1927 Creator: Arnold Genthe
University of California at Berkeley dancers, 1927

Background imageArm Movement Collection: Hawley, Katherine, and Miss Watson, 1921 July 28. Creator: Arnold Genthe

Hawley, Katherine, and Miss Watson, 1921 July 28. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Hawley, Katherine, and Miss Watson, 1921 July 28

Background imageArm Movement Collection: Hawley, Katherine, and Miss Watson, 1921 July 28. Creator: Arnold Genthe

Hawley, Katherine, and Miss Watson, 1921 July 28. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Hawley, Katherine, and Miss Watson, 1921 July 28

Background imageArm Movement Collection: Elsie Dufour dancer, between 1918 and 1920. Creator: Arnold Genthe

Elsie Dufour dancer, between 1918 and 1920. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Elsie Dufour dancer, between 1918 and 1920

Background imageArm Movement Collection: Elsie Dufour dancer, between 1918 and 1920. Creator: Arnold Genthe

Elsie Dufour dancer, between 1918 and 1920. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Elsie Dufour dancer, between 1918 and 1920

Background imageArm Movement Collection: Portrait of Benny Goodman, Leonard Bernstein, and Max Hollander, Carnegie Hall, New York, 1946

Portrait of Benny Goodman, Leonard Bernstein, and Max Hollander, Carnegie Hall, New York, 1946
Portrait of Benny Goodman, Leonard Bernstein, and Max Hollander, Carnegie Hall, New York, N.Y. 1946

Background imageArm Movement Collection: Desha, 1921 Creator: Arnold Genthe

Desha, 1921 Creator: Arnold Genthe
Desha, 1921

Background imageArm Movement Collection: Desha dancing in Port Washington, 1921 Aug. 21. Creator: Arnold Genthe

Desha dancing in Port Washington, 1921 Aug. 21. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Desha dancing in Port Washington, 1921 Aug. 21

Background imageArm Movement Collection: Desha and Leah, 1921 Creator: Arnold Genthe

Desha and Leah, 1921 Creator: Arnold Genthe
Desha and Leah, 1921

Background imageArm Movement Collection: Desha and Leah dancing in Port Washington, 1921 Aug. 21. Creator: Arnold Genthe

Desha and Leah dancing in Port Washington, 1921 Aug. 21. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Desha and Leah dancing in Port Washington, 1921 Aug. 21

Background imageArm Movement Collection: Denishawn dancers, 1927 or 1928. Creator: Arnold Genthe

Denishawn dancers, 1927 or 1928. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Denishawn dancers, 1927 or 1928

Background imageArm Movement Collection: Watson, Miss, 1921 July 28. Creator: Arnold Genthe

Watson, Miss, 1921 July 28. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Watson, Miss, 1921 July 28

Background imageArm Movement Collection: Portrait of Sy Oliver, New York, N.Y. ca. Sept. 1946. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb

Portrait of Sy Oliver, New York, N.Y. ca. Sept. 1946. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Sy Oliver, New York, N.Y. ca. Sept. 1946

Background imageArm Movement Collection: Swiskaya, Countess, between 1917 and 1929. Creator: Arnold Genthe

Swiskaya, Countess, between 1917 and 1929. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Swiskaya, Countess, between 1917 and 1929

Background imageArm Movement Collection: Swiskaya, Countess, between 1917 and 1929. Creator: Arnold Genthe

Swiskaya, Countess, between 1917 and 1929. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Swiskaya, Countess, between 1917 and 1929

Background imageArm Movement Collection: Swiskaya, Countess, between 1917 and 1929. Creator: Arnold Genthe

Swiskaya, Countess, between 1917 and 1929. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Swiskaya, Countess, between 1917 and 1929

Background imageArm Movement Collection: Strauss, Sarah Mildred, and pupils, 1941 Creator: Arnold Genthe

Strauss, Sarah Mildred, and pupils, 1941 Creator: Arnold Genthe
Strauss, Sarah Mildred, and pupils, 1941

Background imageArm Movement Collection: Roberts, Rene, Miss, 1922 Nov. 18. Creator: Arnold Genthe

Roberts, Rene, Miss, 1922 Nov. 18. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Roberts, Rene, Miss, 1922 Nov. 18

Background imageArm Movement Collection: Roberts, Rene, Miss, 1922 Nov. 18. Creator: Arnold Genthe

Roberts, Rene, Miss, 1922 Nov. 18. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Roberts, Rene, Miss, 1922 Nov. 18

Background imageArm Movement Collection: O'Malley, Ruth Power, 1922 June 3. Creator: Arnold Genthe

O'Malley, Ruth Power, 1922 June 3. Creator: Arnold Genthe
O'Malley, Ruth Power, 1922 June 3

Background imageArm Movement Collection: Neyder, Miss, 1923 July 6. Creator: Arnold Genthe

Neyder, Miss, 1923 July 6. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Neyder, Miss, 1923 July 6

Background imageArm Movement Collection: Marion Morgan dancers, between 1914 and 1927. Creator: Arnold Genthe

Marion Morgan dancers, between 1914 and 1927. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Marion Morgan dancers, between 1914 and 1927

Background imageArm Movement Collection: Marion Morgan dancers, between 1914 and 1927. Creator: Arnold Genthe

Marion Morgan dancers, between 1914 and 1927. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Marion Morgan dancers, between 1914 and 1927

Background imageArm Movement Collection: Lyons, Helen, Miss, between 1917 and 1921. Creator: Arnold Genthe

Lyons, Helen, Miss, between 1917 and 1921. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Lyons, Helen, Miss, between 1917 and 1921

Background imageArm Movement Collection: Hornbeck, Solveig, Miss, 1921 June 21. Creator: Arnold Genthe

Hornbeck, Solveig, Miss, 1921 June 21. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Hornbeck, Solveig, Miss, 1921 June 21

Background imageArm Movement Collection: Hornbeck, Solveig, Miss, 1921 July 22. Creator: Arnold Genthe

Hornbeck, Solveig, Miss, 1921 July 22. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Hornbeck, Solveig, Miss, 1921 July 22

Background imageArm Movement Collection: Hornbeck, Solveig, Miss, 1921 July 22. Creator: Arnold Genthe

Hornbeck, Solveig, Miss, 1921 July 22. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Hornbeck, Solveig, Miss, 1921 July 22

Background imageArm Movement Collection: Hawley, Katherine, 1921 July 28. Creator: Arnold Genthe

Hawley, Katherine, 1921 July 28. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Hawley, Katherine, 1921 July 28

Background imageArm Movement Collection: Hawley, Katherine, 1921 July 28. Creator: Arnold Genthe

Hawley, Katherine, 1921 July 28. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Hawley, Katherine, 1921 July 28

Background imageArm Movement Collection: Guthrie dancers, between 1924 and 1929. Creator: Arnold Genthe

Guthrie dancers, between 1924 and 1929. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Guthrie dancers, between 1924 and 1929

Background imageArm Movement Collection: Portrait of Leonard Bernstein, Carnegie Hall, New York, N.Y. 1946. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb

Portrait of Leonard Bernstein, Carnegie Hall, New York, N.Y. 1946. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Leonard Bernstein, Carnegie Hall, New York, N.Y. 1946

Background imageArm Movement Collection: Portrait of Leonard Bernstein, Carnegie Hall, New York, N.Y. 1946. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb

Portrait of Leonard Bernstein, Carnegie Hall, New York, N.Y. 1946. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Leonard Bernstein, Carnegie Hall, New York, N.Y. 1946

Background imageArm Movement Collection: Portrait of Leonard Bernstein, Carnegie Hall, New York, N.Y. 1946. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb

Portrait of Leonard Bernstein, Carnegie Hall, New York, N.Y. 1946. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Leonard Bernstein, Carnegie Hall, New York, N.Y. 1946

Background imageArm Movement Collection: University of California at Berkeley dancers, 1927 Creator: Arnold Genthe

University of California at Berkeley dancers, 1927 Creator: Arnold Genthe
University of California at Berkeley dancers, 1927

Background imageArm Movement Collection: Elsie Dufour dancer, between 1918 and 1920. Creator: Arnold Genthe

Elsie Dufour dancer, between 1918 and 1920. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Elsie Dufour dancer, between 1918 and 1920

Background imageArm Movement Collection: Elsie Dufour dancer, between 1918 and 1920. Creator: Arnold Genthe

Elsie Dufour dancer, between 1918 and 1920. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Elsie Dufour dancer, between 1918 and 1920

Background imageArm Movement Collection: DeCotelet, Francesca, Miss, 1929 Mar. 5. Creator: Arnold Genthe

DeCotelet, Francesca, Miss, 1929 Mar. 5. Creator: Arnold Genthe
DeCotelet, Francesca, Miss, 1929 Mar. 5

Background imageArm Movement Collection: DeCotelet, Francesca, Miss, 1929 Mar. 5. Creator: Arnold Genthe

DeCotelet, Francesca, Miss, 1929 Mar. 5. Creator: Arnold Genthe
DeCotelet, Francesca, Miss, 1929 Mar. 5

Background imageArm Movement Collection: Elizabeth Duncan dancers and children, 1929 Creator: Arnold Genthe

Elizabeth Duncan dancers and children, 1929 Creator: Arnold Genthe
Elizabeth Duncan dancers and children, 1929

Background imageArm Movement Collection: Lord Shiva and Parvati on Mount Kailash (oil on canvas)

Lord Shiva and Parvati on Mount Kailash (oil on canvas)
1196628 Lord Shiva and Parvati on Mount Kailash (oil on canvas) by Dhurandhar, Mahadev Vishvanath (1867-1944); 119.4x78.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Dhurandhar)

Background imageArm Movement Collection: A Seductive Pose, 1931 (oil on canvas)

A Seductive Pose, 1931 (oil on canvas)
650391 A Seductive Pose, 1931 (oil on canvas) by Christy, Howard Chandler (1873-1952); 99.1x127.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Seductive Pose. Howard Chandler Christy (1873-1952)

Background imageArm Movement Collection: Rising Day (bronze with brown patina)

Rising Day (bronze with brown patina)
1767715 Rising Day (bronze with brown patina) by Weinman, Adolf Alexander (1870-1952); 67.3 (height) cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Rising Day. Adolph Alexander Weinman (1870-1952)

Background imageArm Movement Collection: Fishermen; Les Pecheurs - De Vissers (recto), c. 1923-24 (oil on canvas)

Fishermen; Les Pecheurs - De Vissers (recto), c. 1923-24 (oil on canvas)
653481 Fishermen; Les Pecheurs - De Vissers (recto), c.1923-24 (oil on canvas) by Permeke, Constant (1886-1952); 100x129.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageArm Movement Collection: A Nymph, 1901 (oil on canvas)

A Nymph, 1901 (oil on canvas)
651191 A Nymph, 1901 (oil on canvas) by Bisson, Edouard (1856-1939); 55.5x38 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Edouard Bisson (1856-1939) Signed and dated 1901); Photo © Christie's Images

Background imageArm Movement Collection: The Dancer; La Danseuse, (oil on canvas)

The Dancer; La Danseuse, (oil on canvas)
658386 The Dancer; La Danseuse, (oil on canvas) by Wegener, Gerda Marie Frederike (1885-1940); 123x80 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Dancer; La Danseuse. Gerda Wegener (1885-1940)

Background imageArm Movement Collection: Girl with Cornucopia, 1937 (oil on canvas)

Girl with Cornucopia, 1937 (oil on canvas)
822737 Girl with Cornucopia, 1937 (oil on canvas) by Kuhn, Walt (1880-1949); 102.9x76.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Girl with Cornucopia. Walt Kuhn (1877-1949). Oil on canvas




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"Captivating Arm Movements: A Visual Journey Through Art and Nature" From the fierce arm gestures of a Celtic Chieftainess (Boadicea) to the graceful poses in the Priest-King fresco from Knossos, arm movements have long fascinated artists. Herbert Norris's 1924 depiction of Boadicea showcases her commanding presence through powerful arm gestures that exude strength and determination. In contrast, "At Aphrodite's Cradle, " an oil on panel masterpiece, captures delicate arm movements as figures embrace love's tender touch. The artist skillfully portrays the ever-new horizon of affectionate connections with subtle yet expressive hand placements. Nature also offers its own mesmerizing display of arm movements. In "Summer, 1929, " an oil on canvas painting, vibrant flowers sway gently in the breeze while their slender stems gracefully reach towards the sun. This artwork reminds us of nature's rhythmic dance and its harmonious connection with our own bodily motions. The divine realm is not exempt from showcasing captivating arm movements either. Lord Shiva and Parvati on Mount Kailash depict celestial beings engaged in a cosmic dance where every movement holds profound meaning. Their arms effortlessly glide through space, symbolizing creation and destruction in perfect harmony. Even animals demonstrate intriguing arm movements; a young polar bear stands tall in shallow water, attempting to balance itself with outstretched paws. Its determined efforts mirror our own struggles for stability amidst life's challenges. Artistic expressions extend beyond paintings to sculptures like "Rising Day. " Crafted from bronze with brown patina, this piece captures human arms reaching upwards towards enlightenment—a visual representation of hope and aspiration. Fishermen depicted in Les Pecheurs.