Bare Legs Collection

Count Guy of Ponthieu seizes Harold as he lands in Normandy, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen)
XIR183106 Count Guy of Ponthieu seizes Harold as he lands in Normandy, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen) by English School, (11th century); Musee de la Tapisserie, Bayeux

Seated half-nude from the front, c. 1907 (pencil on paper)
CH430200 Seated half-nude from the front, c.1907 (pencil on paper) by Klimt, Gustav (1862-1918); 46x37 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Sitzender Halbakt von vorne; ); Photo © Christies Images

A French postal servant without trousers, a Marsili in the Freikorps without trousers
939877 A French postal servant without trousers, a Marsili in the Freikorps without trousers, and a Bankrutirter fishmonger without trousers, 1793 (coloured etching) by Hennin

The Normans pull their ships to the sea, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen)
XIR183128 The Normans pull their ships to the sea, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen) by Unknown Artist, (11th century); Musee de la Tapisserie, Bayeux

Sepoys and an Indian officer, Bengal Army, c. 1815 (w / c on paper)
2975479 Sepoys and an Indian officer, Bengal Army, c.1815 (w/c on paper) by Indian School, (19th century); National Army Museum

Girl at a dressing table (b / w photo)
3094710 Girl at a dressing table (b/w photo) by Mandel, Julian or Julien (1872-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: Girl at a dressing table. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Handmaiden (oil on canvas)
XIR414023 Handmaiden (oil on canvas) by French School, (16th century); Musee National de la Renaissance, Ecouen, France; (add.info.: Next; ); French, out of copyright

Seated Woman, 1912 (pencil & w / c on paper)
PCD282395 Seated Woman, 1912 (pencil & w/c on paper) by Schiele, Egon (1890-1918); Private Collection; Piccadilly Gallery, London, UK; Austrian, out of copyright

Baby lying on a sheepskin (b / w photo)
3093930 Baby lying on a sheepskin (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Baby lying on a sheepskin)

Girl with a cane (b / w photo)
3095976 Girl with a cane (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Girl with a cane)

Plate 560. Locomotor Ataxia; Walking, 1885 (collotype on paper)
3950536 Plate 560. Locomotor Ataxia; Walking, 1885 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 14.8x44.8 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA

Scottish Regiments, Army of the Allied Sovereigns, 1815 (coloured engraving)
1249011 Scottish Regiments, Army of the Allied Sovereigns, 1815 (coloured engraving) by Godefroy, Adrien Pierre Francois (1777-1865); BibliothAque Paul-Marmottan, Ville de Boulogne-Billancourt

Woman in a bath towel (b / w photo)
3091192 Woman in a bath towel (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Woman in a bath towel. Postcard, early 20th century)

Crowd at the seaside (colour photo)
3094421 Crowd at the seaside (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Crowd at the seaside)

Little boy dressed like Cupid (colour photo)
3094353 Little boy dressed like Cupid (colour photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Little boy dressed like Cupid)

Poster advertising Cyprus Sherry & Wines. 1982

A group of elderly women go for a paddle in the cold sea at Southend, Essex. 1st July 1957

Woman Bathing in a Stream, 1654 (oil on panel)
BAL5238 Woman Bathing in a Stream, 1654 (oil on panel) by Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn (1606-69); 61.8x47 cm; National Gallery, London, UK; (add.info.: Femme se baignat dans une riviere; ); Dutch

Woman Lying On Exercise Ball
Hollywood, California: 1937. A graceful young starlet reclines on an exercise ball

Spring Carnival In Hollywood
Hollywood, California: c. 1931. Conchita Montenegro enjoys herself at a spring carnival in Hollywood

Gambling On The Golf Course
Las Vegas, Nevada: c. 1956. An attractive woman golfer in short shorts stands next to a model of a slot machine on the golf course

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"Bare Legs: A Glimpse into the Uncovered Stories of History" In the intricate threads of the Bayeux Tapestry, Count Guy of Ponthieu seizes Harold as he lands in Normandy. Amidst the chaos and conflict, one detail stands out - bare legs exposed to the world. The vulnerability and audacity captured in this wool embroidery on linen speak volumes about a moment frozen in time. Fast forward to 1907, where an artist's pencil delicately sketches a seated figure half-nude from the front. This intimate portrayal challenges societal norms and invites contemplation on human form and beauty. The absence of trousers becomes a symbol of rebellion when we encounter a French postal servant without them or witness Marsili in the Freikorps standing tall despite their lack. These instances remind us that sometimes it takes shedding conventions to make a statement. Returning to history's tapestry, we find ourselves at sea with the Normans pulling their ships towards new horizons. Their bare legs reveal determination etched onto their faces as they embark on conquests unknown. Traveling further east, sepoy soldiers alongside an Indian officer stand united in Bengal Army uniforms circa 1815. Their presence reminds us that even amidst colonial struggles, cultural heritage shines through every step taken with pride. Stepping into more personal moments captured by photography, we encounter a girl at her dressing table lost in thought while another handmaiden gazes upon her reflection painted skillfully on canvas. Bare legs become symbols of introspection and self-discovery within these artistic realms. A baby lying peacefully on sheepskin evokes innocence untainted by societal expectations; while a girl holding onto her cane exudes strength beyond appearances - both reminding us that true power lies within oneself. Taking yet another turn through history's pages brings us face-to-face with Plate 560 depicting locomotor ataxia walking from 1885 - showcasing how even in the face of physical challenges they can still carry us forward.