Arms Akimbo Collection

Group of young women wearing bathing suits, portrait (B&W sepia)
Bathing suits reflect different eras from Victorian to 1930 s. archival image

French art nouveau postcard satirising women in military uniform, 1900: German Imperial dragoon
3666177 French art nouveau postcard satirising women in military uniform, 1900: German Imperial dragoon; (add.info.: French art nouveau postcard satirising women in military uniform 1900)

Woman with long blond hair wearing vinyl dress and scarf around neck with hands on hips
UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1970s: Woman with long blond hair wearing vinyl dress and scarf around neck with hands on hips, streaking effect of motion trailing behind her

Male Hiker Standing On Top Of Mountain Ridge Overlooking Snow Peaked Mountains And Forest Valley Below With Blue Sky And Clouds; Waterton, Alberta, Canada

Woman standing with hands on hips

Woman Arms Akimbo 19th century Brush black gray wash
Artokoloro

Mature man looking at sandstone buttes, rear view
Colorado Plateau, Arizona, USA

WASHINGTON MONUMENT, c1945. An African American man with helmet and cane, posed on a mound of dirt with the Washington Monument in the background. Photograph by Aaron Miller, c1945

FASHION: SWIMSUITS, 1950. Back view of fashion models in swimsuits, two of them wearing swim fins. Photographed by Toni Frissell, 1950

Woman in dress posing in studio, (B&W), portrait

Woman suffering backache sitting on bed, (B&W)

Woman with displeased expression posing in studio, (B&W), portrait

Mother and children (3-8) watching father change flat tire (B&W)
Archival image 1950 s

man in front of outback shed
Remote hotel in the Australian outback

Austria, Vienna, Gustav Mahler portrayed in foyer of Vienna Court Opera
Austria - 20th century. Gustav Mahler portrayed by Moritz Nahr in foyer of Vienna Court Opera, 1907

Man weighing himself
MODEL RELEASED. Man weighing himself

Day of the Dead decorations around the central church, San Miguel de Allende, Mexico

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"Embracing Confidence: The Power of Arms Akimbo" In a timeless moment captured in black and white sepia, a group of young women donning vibrant bathing suits stand united, their arms akimbo. With the sun's gentle rays illuminating their radiant smiles, they exude an aura of carefree joy. A striking woman with long blond hair commands attention as she stands tall in her vinyl dress and scarf, hands confidently placed on her hips. Her poised stance reflects both strength and elegance, epitomizing the allure of self-assurance. Perched atop a mountain ridge in Waterton, Alberta, Canada, a male hiker gazes out at the majestic snow-peaked mountains and lush forest valley below. His arms akimbo symbolize his triumph over nature's challenges while embracing the awe-inspiring beauty that surrounds him. An intriguing 19th-century brush black gray wash portrait captures another woman with arms akimbo. This enigmatic depiction transports us to an era where poise and grace were celebrated through subtle gestures. As we shift our focus to Washington Monument circa 1945, we encounter an African American man standing proudly with helmet and cane in hand – his arms akimbo embodying resilience amidst adversity. The world of fashion takes center stage as swimwear models from the 1950s strike a pose with their backs turned towards us - their arms gracefully resting on their hips while two sport swim fins. Their confident posture showcases how even functional accessories can be transformed into symbols of empowerment. Playfulness comes alive when fruit dresses up as berries; strawberries adorned by grapes wearing tiny hats dance merrily with blueberries sporting bow ties – all showcasing creativity through whimsical arm positions. Even humble broccoli finds its place among these diverse depictions. Its leafy green florets reach skyward like miniature limbs held defiantly on each side - reminding us that strength can be found even in the most unexpected places.