Barechested Collection (#6)

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

Shaw-da-mon-nee, There He Goes, a Brave, 1832. Creator: George Catlin
Shaw-da-mon-nee, There He Goes, a Brave, 1832

Sky-se-ro-ka, Second Chief of the Tribe, 1834. Creator: George Catlin
Sky-se-ro-ka, Second Chief of the Tribe, 1834

On-saw-kie, The Sauk, in the Act of Praying, 1830. Creator: George Catlin
On-saw-kie, The Sauk, in the Act of Praying, 1830

Wa-ho-beck-ee, a Handsome Brave, 1834. Creator: George Catlin
Wa-ho-beck-ee, a Handsome Brave, 1834

Three Cheyenne Warriors, 1861 / 1869. Creator: George Catlin
Three Cheyenne Warriors, 1861/1869. Who-na-sow-on with shield and warriors on the source of the Yellowstone River. 1833

Christ Sitting on the Cold Stone, before ca. 1586. Creator: Hieronymous Wierix
Christ Sitting on the Cold Stone, before ca. 1586

Bearing the Body of Christ, 1586. Creator: Hieronymous Wierix
Bearing the Body of Christ, 1586

The Blood of the Redeemer Venerated by Two Angels, before 1619

Arion on a Dolphin, ca. 1599. Creators: Cornelis Cornelisz van Haarlem, Jan Muller
Arion on a Dolphin, ca. 1599

Jimmy Carroll, Pugilist, from Worlds Champions, Series 1 (N28) for Allen &
Jimmy Carroll, Pugilist, from Worlds Champions, Series 1 (N28) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes, 1887

Joe Lannon, Pugilist, from Worlds Champions, Series 1 (N28) for Allen &
Joe Lannon, Pugilist, from Worlds Champions, Series 1 (N28) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes, 1887

Jack McAuliffe, Pugilist, from Worlds Champions, Series 1 (N28) for Allen &
Jack McAuliffe, Pugilist, from Worlds Champions, Series 1 (N28) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes, 1887

Ike Weir, Pugilist, from Worlds Champions, Series 1 (N28) for Allen &
Ike Weir, Pugilist, from Worlds Champions, Series 1 (N28) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes, 1887

Jack Dempsey, Pugilist, from Worlds Champions, Series 1 (N28) for Allen &
Jack Dempsey, Pugilist, from Worlds Champions, Series 1 (N28) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes, 1887. world heavyweight champion from 1919 to 1926

Jimmy Carney, Pugilist, from Worlds Champions, Series 1 (N28) for Allen &
Jimmy Carney, Pugilist, from Worlds Champions, Series 1 (N28) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes, 1887

Charlie Mitchell, Pugilist, from Worlds Champions, Series 1 (N28) for Allen &
Charlie Mitchell, Pugilist, from Worlds Champions, Series 1 (N28) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes, 1887

Seated satyr, with enlarged head of same (recto); head of a woman (verso), 1527-96

Street Sprinkler, Batavia, 1860s-70s. Creator: Unknown
Street Sprinkler, Batavia, 1860s-70s

A Blacksmith, 1833. 1833. Creator: Eugene Delacroix
A Blacksmith, 1833

Matsuda Sorakichi, Wrestler, from Worlds Champions, Series 1 (N28) for Allen &
Matsuda Sorakichi, Wrestler, from Worlds Champions, Series 1 (N28) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes, 1887

Jack Havlin, Pugilist, from Worlds Champions, Series 2 (N29) for Allen &
Jack Havlin, Pugilist, from Worlds Champions, Series 2 (N29) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes, 1888

George La Blanche, Pugilist, from Worlds Champions, Series 2 (N29) for Allen &
George La Blanche, Pugilist, from Worlds Champions, Series 2 (N29) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes, 1888

Jack McGee, Pugilist, from Worlds Champions, Series 2 (N29) for Allen &
Jack McGee, Pugilist, from Worlds Champions, Series 2 (N29) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes, 1888

Patsey Duffy, Pugilist, from Worlds Champions, Series 2 (N29) for Allen &
Patsey Duffy, Pugilist, from Worlds Champions, Series 2 (N29) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes, 1888

Billy Edwards, Pugilist, from Worlds Champions, Series 2 (N29) for Allen &
Billy Edwards, Pugilist, from Worlds Champions, Series 2 (N29) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes, 1888

Patsey Kerrigan, Pugilist, from Worlds Champions, Series 2 (N29) for Allen &
Patsey Kerrigan, Pugilist, from Worlds Champions, Series 2 (N29) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes, 1888

Joe Acton, Wrestler, from Worlds Champions, Series 1 (N28) for Allen &
Joe Acton, Wrestler, from Worlds Champions, Series 1 (N28) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes, 1887

Frank Murphy, Pugilist, from Worlds Champions, Series 2 (N29) for Allen &
Frank Murphy, Pugilist, from Worlds Champions, Series 2 (N29) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes, 1888

William Cummings, Runner, from Worlds Champions, Series 2 (N29) for Allen &
William Cummings, Runner, from Worlds Champions, Series 2 (N29) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes, 1888

Theobaud Bauer, Greco-Roman Wrestler, from Worlds Champions, Series 2 (N29) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes, 1888

Duncan C. Ross, All Around Athlete, from Worlds Champions, Series 2 (N29) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes, 1888

Captain Matthew Webb, Swam from Dover, England to Calais, France, from Worlds Champions, Series 2 (N29) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes, 1888

Captain J. C. Daly, All Around Athlete, from Worlds Champions
Captain J.C. Daly, All Around Athlete, from Worlds Champions, Series 2 (N29) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes, 1888

Young Bibby (George Mehling), Wrestler, from Worlds Champions, Series 1 (N28) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes, 1887

John L. Sullivan, Pugilist, from Worlds Champions, Series 1 (N28) for Allen &
John L. Sullivan, Pugilist, from Worlds Champions, Series 1 (N28) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes, 1887

Saint Teresa of Avila Interceding for Souls in Purgatory. Creator: Workshop of
Saint Teresa of Avila Interceding for Souls in Purgatory. (1630 to 1633)

Saint John the Baptist Preaching, ca. 1650. Creator: Mattia Preti
Saint John the Baptist Preaching, ca. 1650. Saint John the Baptist in the wilderness with hand raised heavenwards in repentance

The Resurrection. Creator: Perugino
The Resurrection. In 1502 Perugino was commissioned for a large altarpiece, in the church of Sant Agostino, Sienna

Mixing the Malt, 1872. Creator: Gustave Doré
Mixing the Malt, 1872. Mashing malt at the Barclay, Perkins and Company brewery in Park Street, Southwark. From, " LONDON. A Pilgrimage" by Gustave Dore and Blanchard Jerrold

Father Thames, Title Page, 1872. Creator: Pannemaker
Father Thames, Title Page, 1872. From, " LONDON. A Pilgrimage" by Gustave Dore and Blanchard Jerrold. [Grant and Co. 72-78, Turnmill Street, E.C. 1872]

Lambeth Gas Works, 1872. Creator: Gustave Doré
Lambeth Gas Works, 1872. In the 19th century, gas was manufactured from the distillation of coal, highly pollutant with waste products and usually sited in poorer areas of London

The Finery of a Native Hunter in the Belgian Congo, Africa, c1930s. Creator: Unknown
The Finery of a Native Hunter in the Belgian Congo, Africa, c1930s. Leopold II of Belgium acquired rights to the Congo at the Berlin Conference in 1885, the Belgian Congo gained independence in 1960

Aristides, (530-468 BC), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Aristides, (530-468 BC), 1830. Aristides (530-468 BC) ancient Athenian statesman remembered as a general in the Greco-Persian Wars. From " Biographical Illustrations", by Alfred Howard

Clisthenes at the Olympic Games, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Clisthenes at the Olympic Games, 1890. Cleisthenes also Clisthenes or Kleisthenes, tyrant of Sicyon from c600-560 BC, won the Olympics as a chariot racer

Rameses II, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Rameses II, 1890. Rameses II (c1303 BC-1213BC), 19th Dynasty of Egypt, considered the most powerful pharaoh of the New Kingdom. From " Cassells Illustrated Universal History, Vol

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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.