Barechested Collection (#5)

The Caliph Harun al-Rashid at the Baths, c. 1584-5 (gouache with gold paint on paper)
1196821 The Caliph Harun al-Rashid at the Baths, c. 1584-5 (gouache with gold paint on paper) by Persian School, (16th century)

Satan (?) (recto), (pencil)
651825 Satan (?) (recto), (pencil) by Fuseli, Henry (Fussli, Johann Heinrich) (1741-1825); 20.2x30.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Satan (?) (recto)

Pizarro Seizing the Inca of Peru, 1846 (oil on canvas)
658327 Pizarro Seizing the Inca of Peru, 1846 (oil on canvas) by Millais, John Everett (1829-96); 42x49.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Pizarro Seizing the Inca of Peru)

The Flagellation of Christ (oil on panel)
990401 The Flagellation of Christ (oil on panel) by Baco, Jacomart (Jacomart, Jaime) (c.1413-61) (studio of); 94.5x70.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Flagellation of Christ)

Alpheus and Arethusa, (oil on canvas)
990342 Alpheus and Arethusa, (oil on canvas) by Maratti, Carlo (1625-1713); 78x96 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Alpheus and Arethusa. Carlo Maratti (1625-1713). Oil on canvas

Pehriska-Rupha: Moennitarri warrior in the costume of the Dog danse, 1839-1841 (aquatint)
986307 Pehriska-Rupha: Moennitarri warrior in the costume of the Dog danse, 1839-1841 (aquatint) by Bodmer, Karl (1809-93) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pehriska-Rupha)

Advertising poster for the mineral water Vitalis, 1895 (colour lithograph)
1770026 Advertising poster for the mineral water Vitalis, 1895 (colour lithograph) by Hohenstein, Adolfo (1854-1928); 122x90 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

INDUSTRY / METALS / IRON
Three young men struggle and strain to push a rail truck full of iron ore uphill as part of their Labour Service training. Date: 1930s

The Flower Garland, 1900 (oil on canvas)
658281 The Flower Garland, 1900 (oil on canvas) by Topham, Francis William (1808-77); 106.7x76.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Flower Garland. Frank William Warwick Topham (1838-1924)

Night Signals, (oil on canvas)
650905 Night Signals, (oil on canvas) by Couse, Eanger Irving (1866-1936); 61x73.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Night Signals. Eanger Irving Couse (1866-1936). Oil on canvas

Flirtation, (oil on panel)
651300 Flirtation, (oil on panel) by Lazerges, Jean Raymond Hippolyte (1817-87); 61x42.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Flirtation. Jean Raymond Hippolyte Lazerges (1817-1887). Oil on panel

The Harvest Song, c. 1920 (oil on canvas)
1767644 The Harvest Song, c.1920 (oil on canvas) by Couse, Eanger Irving (1866-1936); 89.5x117.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Harvest Song. Eanger Irving Couse (1866-1936). Oil on canvas

Shipwreck in the Desert, 1886 (watercolor over pencil)
1197597 Shipwreck in the Desert, 1886 (watercolor over pencil) by Haag, Carl (1820-1915); 78.7x137.2 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; German, out of copyright

Gandarah (Devganhar) Ragini, c. 1660
1196862 Gandarah (Devganhar) Ragini, c.1660 () by Indian School, (17th century); 20.7x11.4 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Indian, out of copyright

Mirmillon - A Gallic Gladiator, (oil on panel)
989220 Mirmillon - A Gallic Gladiator, (oil on panel) by Gerome, Jean Leon (1824-1904); 33.7x23.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Mirmillon - A Gallic Gladiator. Jean Leon Gerome (1824-1904)

The Snake Charmer, 1884 (oil on canvas)
989484 The Snake Charmer, 1884 (oil on canvas) by Pavy, Eugene (1840-1905); 95.2x167.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Snake Charmer. Eugene Pavy (19th century). Oil on canvas

Saint Bartholomew, 1634 (oil on canvas)
990181 Saint Bartholomew, 1634 (oil on canvas) by Ribera, Jusepe de (c.1590-1652); 127x101.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Saint Bartholomew. Jusepe de Ribera (lo Spagnoletto) (c.1590-1652)

The Vision of Saint Jerome, c. 1720-22 (oil on canvas)
990128 The Vision of Saint Jerome, c.1720-22 (oil on canvas) by Tiepolo, Giovanni Battista (Giambattista) (1696-1770); 71.8x56 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Vision of Saint Jerome)

The Blacksmiths Forge, (oil on panel)
823516 The Blacksmiths Forge, (oil on panel) by Soyer, Paul (1823-1903); 29.7x45.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Blacksmiths Forge. Paul Constant Soyer (1823-1903). Oil on panel

The Howitzer in Action, c. 1917 (pencil and watercolour)
826710 The Howitzer in Action, c.1917 (pencil and watercolour) by Orpen, William (1878-1931); 38.1x47 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Howitzer in Action. Sir William Orpen (1878-1931)

A Stag at Sharkey s, 1947 (lithograph)
827991 A Stag at Sharkey s, 1947 (lithograph) by Bellows, George Wesley (1882-1925); 47x60.9 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Stag at Sharkeys (M.46). George Wesley Bellows (1882-1925)

Saint Sebastian tended by Irene, 161- (oil on canvas)
827895 Saint Sebastian tended by Irene, 161- (oil on canvas) by Beer, Cornelius de (fl.1616-1643); 107x147 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Saint Sebastian tended by Irene)

Sunny Afternoon at the Well, (oil on canvas)
989916 Sunny Afternoon at the Well, (oil on canvas) by Siemieradzki, Henryk (1843-1902); 77.4x153.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Sunny Afternoon at the Well. Henryk Siemiradzki (1843-1902)

An Allegory of Asia, (oil on canvas)
659361 An Allegory of Asia, (oil on canvas) by Desportes, Alexandre-Francois (1661-1743); 74.9x90.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: An Allegory of Asia)

The Young Bacchus, (oil on canvas)
659304 The Young Bacchus, (oil on canvas) by Jordaens, Jacob (1593-1678); 77.2x62 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Young Bacchus. Jacob Jordaens the Elder (1593-1678). Oil on canvas

The Pursuit, (oil on canvas)
822688 The Pursuit, (oil on canvas) by Paxson, Edgar Samuel (1852-1915); 50.8x61 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Pursuit. Edgar Samuel Paxson (1852-1919). Oil on canvas

Portrait of Xavier Martinez, (oil on canvas laid on panel)
823304 Portrait of Xavier Martinez, (oil on canvas laid on panel) by Mathews, Arthur Frank (1860-1945); 23.2x21 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait of Xavier Martinez)

Mato-Tope, adorned with the Insignia of his Warlike Deeds, 1844 (hand coloured aquatint)
986299 Mato-Tope, adorned with the Insignia of his Warlike Deeds, 1844 (hand coloured aquatint) by Bodmer, Karl (1809-93) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mato-Tope)

Very large historiated letter A, showing the Resurrection, c
986166 Very large historiated letter A, showing the Resurrection, c.1400-1450 (coloured inks and gold leaf on vellum) by Tuscan School (15th century); 56.7x39 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Saint Paul the Hermit, Looking up to the Left and Holding a Stick, c
827553 Saint Paul the Hermit, Looking up to the Left and Holding a Stick, c.1637-8 (red chalk on paper) by Guercino (Giovanni Francesco Barbieri) (1591-1666)

Sine Cerere et Baccho friget Venus, 1645 (?) (oil on canvas)
827889 Sine Cerere et Baccho friget Venus, 1645 (?) (oil on canvas) by Miel, Jan van Bike (1599-1663); 142.5x162.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Sine Cerere et Baccho friget Venus)

Study of a Man holding a Hammer, half length, (red chalk on light brown paper)
827567 Study of a Man holding a Hammer, half length, (red chalk on light brown paper) by Boucher, Francois (1703-70); 18.6x18.2

Male Torso - New Model, c. 1885 (bronze with brown patina)
988562 Male Torso - New Model, c.1885 (bronze with brown patina) by Rodin, Auguste (1840-1917); 27 high cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Male Torso - New Model; Torse d Homme dit Nouveau Modele)

The Raising of Lazarus, (oil on panel)
659332 The Raising of Lazarus, (oil on panel) by Clerck, Hendrik de (1570-1629); 215x185 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Raising of Lazarus. Hendrik de Clerck (1570-1629). Oil on panel

Winged Victory, (oil on canvas)
659291 Winged Victory, (oil on canvas) by Coccapani, Sigismondo (1583-1642); 73x58.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Winged Victory. Sigismondo Coccapani (1583-1642). Oil on canvas

Portrait of a Boy, (oil and gold leaf on panel)
658482 Portrait of a Boy, (oil and gold leaf on panel) by Swynnerton, Annie Louisa (1844-1933); 43.2x28.9 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait of a Boy. Annie Louisa Swynnerton (1844-1933)

A Moroccan; Un Marroqui, c. 1862 (oil on canvas)
824436 A Moroccan; Un Marroqui, c.1862 (oil on canvas) by Fortuny y CarbAo (Fortuny i Marsal), Mariano JoseMarAia Bernardo (1838-74); 40x34.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

The Boxing Match, (pen and ink and watercolour)
824123 The Boxing Match, (pen and ink and watercolour) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); 18.2x27 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Boxing Match. Thomas Rowlandson (1756-1827)

The Pottery Maker, (oil on canvas)
822968 The Pottery Maker, (oil on canvas) by Couse, Eanger Irving (1866-1936); 76.5x91.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Pottery Maker. Eanger Irving Couse (1886-1936). Oil on canvas

Retarius, (oil on panel)
989219 Retarius, (oil on panel) by Gerome, Jean Leon (1824-1904); 35.5x24.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Retarius. Jean Leon Gerome (1824-1904). Oil on panel

Lone Hunter, (oil on canvas)
823092 Lone Hunter, (oil on canvas) by Couse, Eanger Irving (1866-1936); 50.8x60.9 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Lone Hunter. Eanger Irving Couse (1866-1936). Oil on canvas

Saint Sebastian, (oil on panel)
827704 Saint Sebastian, (oil on panel) by Lorenzo, Fiorenzo di (c.1440-1522/5); 44x30.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Saint Sebastian. Circle of Fiorenzo di Lorenzo (c.1440-1522). Oil on panel

Cybele before the Council of the Gods, (black chalk pen and brown ink with brown wash)
827582 Cybele before the Council of the Gods, (black chalk pen and brown ink with brown wash) by Cortona, Pietro da (Berrettini) (1596-1669); 19.5x14.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

The Boxer (Elwood Mc Closkey), DECEMBER 14, 1900. Creator: Samuel Murray
The Boxer (Elwood Mc Closkey), DECEMBER 14, 1900

Study of Apollo for "Apollo and the Muses", c. 1921
Study of Apollo for " Apollo and the Muses", c. 1921

Bust of Nude Man. Creator: Alphonse Legros
Bust of Nude Man

Study of a Greek. Creator: Alphonse Legros
Study of a Greek

Pam-a-ho, The Swimmer, One of Black Hawk's Warriors, 1832. Creator: George Catlin
Pam-a-ho, The Swimmer, One of Black Hawk's Warriors, 1832

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"Barechested: A Glimpse into the Strength and Vulnerability of Humanity" In a vintage Rocky Marciano postcard, the legendary boxer stands tall, his bare chest glistening with sweat as he embodies determination and resilience. A statue of Hercules and Cerberus captures the essence of raw power, their bare chests symbolizing Herculean strength in overcoming challenges. During the Great Depression, an unemployed lumberjack bears his social security number tattooed on his arm in a migrant workers camp. His bared torso reflects both hardship endured and hope for a better future. The rhythmic beats echo through time as drums resound in the African village of Ikoko. Bare-chested men dance to celebrate their rich cultural heritage amidst nature's embrace. Transporting us back to 1910, Herbert Ponting's photograph reveals a public bath at Kanawa where individuals cleanse themselves, unburdened by societal expectations - their bare chests embodying freedom from constraints. In a haunting image from 1834 transformed into art in 1984, we witness punishment inflicted upon a convict's bare back with a cat-o-nine-tails whip. The scars serve as reminders of human suffering throughout history. An Egyptian relief depicts Emperor Augustus offering homage to Isis while bearing his regal yet vulnerable chest - reminding us that even mighty rulers can reveal vulnerability when seeking divine favor. A vibrant poster advertising the 1933 World's Fair showcases Chicago's grandeur. Amidst towering structures and technological marvels, visitors are invited to explore new frontiers with open hearts and bared souls. Captured on canvas in 1927, an Indian boy gazes directly at us with innocent eyes while revealing his exposed chest - inviting empathy towards marginalized communities striving for recognition and equality. Amidst World War II turmoil at Page Field in Parris Island, S. C. , marines train tirelessly with gliders. Their muscular torsos represent unwavering dedication and sacrifice for a greater cause.