Bare Feet Collection

Dolly sister, portrait photograph, 1916. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Dolly sister, portrait photograph, 1916

Krishna with Gopis on a Riverbank, 1750-1775. Creator: Unknown
Krishna with Gopis on a Riverbank, 1750-1775. The god Krishna places a water pot on the head of Radha, his beloved. Radha is probably also depicted among the other milkmaids at an earlier moment

Street urchins in Lambeth (b / w photo)
STC244751 Street urchins in Lambeth (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Brotherly Affection; Affetto fraterno, c. 1900 (oil on canvas)
1197530 Brotherly Affection; Affetto fraterno, c. 1900 (oil on canvas) by Chierici, Gaetano (1838-1920); 33x42 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Italian, out of copyright

Springtime, 1873. Creator: Pierre Auguste Cot
Springtime, 1873

Naomi and Ruth, 1887 (oil on canvas)
1199590 Naomi and Ruth, 1887 (oil on canvas) by Morgan, Evelyn De (1855-1919); 94x59.7 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

Portrait of Marie-Adeline Plunkett, 1854. Creator: Richard Buckner
Portrait of Marie-Adeline Plunkett, 1854. Marie Adeline Plunkett was a star of the Romantic ballet. She made her first appearance in the ballet company of her Majestys Theatre, London in 1843

Girl in the Dunes, mid-19th-early 20th century. Creator: Jozef Israels
Girl in the Dunes, mid-19th-early 20th century

Two Hindu Women in Elaborate Jewelry, Before Studio Backdrop with Palm Trees, 1860s-70s

The Dancing Lesson, 1878. Creator: Thomas Eakins
The Dancing Lesson, 1878

Dressing for the Carnival, 1877. Creator: Winslow Homer
Dressing for the Carnival, 1877

The Last Supper, ca. 1325-30. Creator: Ugolino da Siena
The Last Supper, ca. 1325-30

The Palace Guard, 1892 (oil on canvas)
989239 The Palace Guard, 1892 (oil on canvas) by Deutsch, Ludwig (1855-1935); 132.4x83.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Palace Guard. Ludwig Deutsch (1855-1935). Oil on canvas

Sea Horses
BAL9295 Sea Horses by Morgan, Frederick (1856-1927); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Young children having holiday fun in the sea at Eastbourne. 9 August 1916

Meditation, c. 1942 (gouache on newsprint on board)
987589 Meditation, c.1942 (gouache on newsprint on board) by Ramos Martinez, Alfredo (1871-1946); 57.8x43 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Meditation; Meditacion)

Gama Sennin (Chinese Hou Xiansheng) and his three-legged toad, Edo period, 18th century
Gama Sennin (Chinese Hou Xiansheng) and his three-legged toad, Edo period, mid-late 18th century

The Sleeping Girl, (oil on canvas)
658486 The Sleeping Girl, (oil on canvas) by Corbet, Edith Ridley (c.1850-1920); 91.7x55.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Sleeping Girl. Edith Corbet (1850-1920). Oil on canvas

Drawing on Door, 1887. Creator: A. Rinder
Drawing on Door, 1887

Madonna and Child with Two Angels, Saint Rose, and Saint Catherine of Alexandria, early 16th century

St. Mary Magdalene Penitent, 1585. Creator: Hendrik Goltzius
St. Mary Magdalene Penitent, 1585

St. Alexis, 1649. Creator: Claude Mellan
St. Alexis, 1649

A Breezy Day at the Seaside (w / c and pencil on paper)
XPG366355 A Breezy Day at the Seaside (w/c and pencil on paper) by Blacklock, William Kay (1872-1922); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

French new year postcard depicting two young girls, with a basket of flowers, 1900
3666182 French new year postcard depicting two young girls, with a basket of flowers, 1900 by French School, (20th century); (add.info.: French new year postcard depicting two young girls)

A Sitting Nubian, Rome, 1839 (oil on canvas)
8711992 A Sitting Nubian, Rome, 1839 (oil on canvas) by Rorbye, Martinus (1803-48); Nivaagaards Malerisamling, Niva, Denmark; (add.info.: By Martinus Rorbye).

Two Women Bathing, c.1895 (etching on tan wove paper)
5859736 Two Women Bathing, c.1895 (etching on tan wove paper) by Renoir, Pierre Auguste (1841-1919); The Art Institute of Chicago, IL, USA; (add.info.: by Pierre-Auguste Renoir).

Sleeping Shepherds, 1663 (oil on wood)
XOS5877344 Sleeping Shepherds, 1663 (oil on wood) by Velde, Adriaen van de (1636-72); 38.5x43.5 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: by Adriaen van de Velde).

Children carrying loads of clay in the brickyards of the English Midlands, 1871 Wood engraving
530529 Children carrying loads of clay in the brickyards of the English Midlands, 1871 Wood engraving.; (add.info.: It was estimated that at this time there were between 20,000)

Line drawing of Brother William
1578262 Line drawing of Brother William; (add.info.: Line drawing of Brother William, Englishman and companion of St Francis)

His First Smoke 1878 (Oil on canvas)
8766543 His First Smoke 1878 (Oil on canvas) by Gaul, Gilbert (1855-1919); 72.1--54.9 cm; High Museum of Art, Atlanta, Georgia, USA; © High Museum of Art .

Tapestry of Pastrana. end 15th century (tapestry)
CUL4902902 Tapestry of Pastrana. end 15th century (tapestry) by Grenier, Pasquier (fl.1447-93) (workshop of); Museo Parroquial de Tapices de Pastrana, Guadalajara

Dancing Roman Woman, before 1838 (oil on card)
8711981 Dancing Roman Woman, before 1838 (oil on card) by Marstrand, Wilhelm (1810-73); Nivaagaards Malerisamling, Niva, Denmark; (add.info)

An 18th century lady taking a footbath is interrupted by a suitor. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte vom Mittelalter
1000911 An 18th century lady taking a footbath is interrupted by a suitor. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte vom Mittelalter bis zur Gegenwart by Eduard Fuchs, published 1909.; Private Collection.

Underwater diving suit. 19th century (engraving)
672994 Underwater diving suit. 19th century (engraving); Universal History Archive/UIG.

19th century Polish postwoman
673378 19th century Polish postwoman; (add.info.: a nineteenth century Polish postwoman); Universal History Archive/UIG.

On the sea shore. (colour litho)
8641605 On the sea shore. (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: On the sea shore. Illustration for The Prize, 1888.); © Look and Learn.

Gregory VII (engraving)
8669261 Gregory VII (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gregory VII. "Barefooted, and humbly clad, Leo, the shepherd of the Church)

The Mortification, 1763 or before (oil on paper laid down on board))
XOS5877574 The Mortification, 1763 or before (oil on paper laid down on board)) by Zuccarelli, Francesco (1702-88); 35.2x27.3 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Historical Geography
5314790 Historical Geography by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Historical Geography. 1900. Ireland. It must be rare to meet anywhere such a galaxy of grins as this)

Prison Scene in Rome, 1837 (oil on canvas)
8711989 Prison Scene in Rome, 1837 (oil on canvas) by Marstrand, Wilhelm (1810-73); Nivaagaards Malerisamling, Niva, Denmark; (add.info.: by Wilhelm Marstrand).

"Pilgrim's Progress" by John Bunyan
864166 "Pilgrim's Progress" by John Bunyan; (add.info.: Christian, the pilgrim of the title, in sight of the Cross)

Odalisque, c.1830-35 (oil on panel)
8775284 Odalisque, c.1830-35 (oil on panel) by Deveria, Achille (1800-57); Norton Simon Museum, Pasadena, CA, USA; (add.info.: By Achille-Jacques-Jean-Marie Deveria).

German Anti-Polish poster, 1919. Poor, huddled barefoot Polish refugees. This is what you will look like if you vote
528531 German Anti-Polish poster, 1919. Poor, huddled barefoot Polish refugees. This is what you will look like if you vote for Poland not Germany in the Upper Silesian plebiscite

Man using a French exercise treadmill to improve fitness. Late 19th century
865690 Man using a French exercise treadmill to improve fitness. Late 19th century.; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Illustration for Heidi by Johanna Spyri (litho)
8670446 Illustration for Heidi by Johanna Spyri (litho) by Rhead, Louis John (1857-1926); Private Collection; (add.info.: There in her little white nightgown and bare feet stood Heidi)

The treading clay for crucibles for casting steel
5310212 The treading clay for crucibles for casting steel; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the treading clay for crucibles for casting steel: Sheffield)

Returning Home from Work; Retour du Travail - Terugkeer na het Werk, 1929 (oil on canvas)
653482 Returning Home from Work; Retour du Travail - Terugkeer na het Werk, 1929 (oil on canvas) by Brusselmans, Jean (1884-1953); 115.6x110.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Archduchess Margaret of Austria
3329589 Archduchess Margaret of Austria; (add.info.: Archduchess Margaret of Austria (Sister Margarita de la Cruz) taking the habit from the (Descalzas Reales) the 'Royal Barefoot Nuns' 1584

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"Bare Feet: A Timeless Connection to Nature and Freedom" Springtime, 1873. Creator: Pierre Auguste Cot captures the essence in his masterpiece. The delicate brushstrokes bring forth a sense of liberation as the figures embrace the warmth of spring on their skin. In Naomi and Ruth, 1887 (oil on canvas), we witness the bond between two women depicted through their bare feet. It symbolizes trust, loyalty, and an unbreakable connection that transcends time. Richard Buckner's Portrait of Marie-Adeline Plunkett, 1854 showcases her elegance with her dainty bare feet peeking from beneath her gown. It hints at her inner strength and resilience hidden behind a refined facade. Jozef Israels' Girl in the Dunes portrays a young girl standing barefoot amidst sandy terrain. Her footprints tell stories of exploration and adventure while embracing nature's beauty without any inhibitions. Two Hindu Women in Elaborate Jewelry, Before Studio Backdrop with Palm Trees, 1860s-70s celebrates cultural diversity by showcasing ornate jewelry against palm trees backdrop while emphasizing their groundedness through their exposed feet. The Dancing Lesson by Thomas Eakins transports us to a lively ballroom where dancers glide gracefully across the floor with nimble bare feet. Their movements speak volumes about passion and freedom expressed through every step they take. Winslow Homer's Dressing for the Carnival depicts individuals preparing for festivities with carefree abandon - some adorned in extravagant costumes but all sharing one thing in common - their liberated bare feet ready to dance away into joyous celebration. Ugolino da Siena's The Last Supper captures Jesus Christ surrounded by his disciples who gather around him humbly baring their souls along with their vulnerable yet powerful naked soles – signifying humility before divinity itself.