Barechested Collection (page 8)

The Goatherd, 1895. Artist: John MacAllan Swan
The Goatherd, 1895. From A Catalogue of the Pictures and Drawings in the collection of Frederick John Nettleford Volume III. - I to S, by C. Reginald Grundy and F. Gordon Roe. [Bemrose and Sons Ltd

The Arrival of a Tribe of Semitic Nomads in Egypt, 1895 BC, (1903). The Arrival of a Tribe of Semitic Nomads in Egypt, about the year 1895 B.C

Reclining Figures (David in Sauls Camp), c1905. Artist: John Singer Sargent
Reclining Figures (David in Sauls Camp), c1905. Held in the Museum of Fine Arts Boston, Boston. From The Studio Volume 19. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1900]

The Winner, 1913. Artist: William Newenham Montague Orpen
The Winner, 1913. From The Studio Volume 86. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1923]

Three Tahitians, 1899 (1935). Artist: Paul Gauguin
Three Tahitians, 1899 (1935). After the painting by Paul Gauguin. From Modern Masterpieces Part 6. [George Newnes Ltd, London, 1935]

A Stag at Sharkey s, 1917. Artist: George Wesley Bellows
A Stag at Sharkey s, 1917. From The Studio Volume 93. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1927]

The Scourging of Faithful, c1916. Artist: William Strang
The Scourging of Faithful, c1916. An illustration from John Bunyans The Pilgrims Progress. An English nonconformist preacher and writer

The Three Tahitians, 1899. Artist: Paul Gauguin
The Three Tahitians, 1899. From The Studio Volume 127. [The Offices of the Studio, London & New York, 1944]

An Indian Horse Race, c19th century
An Indian Horse Race - Village of Prairie Indians, c19th century. Native American Indians horse racing

Resurrection, 1885, (1929). Artist: Albert Pinkham Ryder
Resurrection, 1885. Painting held in The Phillips Collection, Washington. From The Studio Volume 98 [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1929.]

David, c1898. Artist: George Heywood Maunoir Sumner
David, c1898. An illustration of the biblical tale. After a cartoon for Sgraffito Decoration by Heywood Sumner, 1898. After a cartoon by George Heywood Maunoir Sumner (1853-1940)

Captain Evans and Cervera, (1898), 1920s
Captain Evans and Cervera. When the Maria Teresa started to sink, Cervera jumped into the water, and was picked up by the Cuban forces of Cebreco, who handed him over to the Gloucester

Indian Miners in Cuba, 1920s
Indian miners living in Cuba were called Siboneyes and probably came from the Arauca family. Their character was peaceful and cheerful

The Battalion Boxing Team of the First Battalion, The Queens Own Royal West Kent Regiment. Poona, I
The 1st Battalion took part in the Egypt Intervention in 1882, fighting in the second battle at Kassassin on 9 September and the Battle of Tel el-Kebir a few days later

Len Harvey, light heavy weight boxing champion of Great Britain, 1935
Len Harvey (1907-1976), light heavy weight boxing champion of Great Britain. A print from the photo album Popular Personalities, issued for Piccadilly Juniors Oval Photos, 1935

Chinese Acupuncture Chart, Front View

Chinese Acupuncture Chart

Roman Bronze of Vulcan for Salzburg. Vulcan is the god of fire including the fire of volcanoes, metalworking, and the forge

Greek small bronze Apollo from Kosmas near Sparta, late 6th century BC. Epiphenomenos means Appearing, Laconian work held at National Museum, Athens

Roman bronze of Jupiter, now in the British Museum

Roman bronze of Hercules from Salzburg

Reconstruction of the Priest-King fresco at Knosssos, 17th-14th century BC
Reconstruction of the Priest-King fresco at the Minoan palace of Knosssos, 17th-14th century BC

An indian sculpture of a group of marine deities, 1st century
An indian sculpture of a group of marine deities in Gandhara style, from the British Museums collection, 1st century

Roman Genius of a city
Silver Roman Genius of a city, wearing a turreted crown. It was found at Macon in France in 1764, and is from the British Museums collection

Statue of Euripides, the Greek dramatist, 5th century BC
Statue of Euripides (c. 480 - 406 BC), the Greek dramatist, from the Louvres collection, 5th century BC

Roman relief of the trophies of war, 2nd century

Detail of an ivory crucifix, from the Archaeological Museum in Madrid

Egyptian painted relief of a hippopotamous hunt in the papyrus swamp, from the Egyptian Museum in Berlin

Egyptian statuette of Thoth, 7th century BC
Bronze Egyptian statuette of the Ibis-headed god Thoth, 7th century BC

Egyptian wall-painting of Amenhotep I, 16th century BC
Wall-painting of Amenhotep I (reigned 1526-1506 BC) from a tomb in Thebes, 16th century BC

Egyptian seated scribe model from Saqqara

Figure from a Hawaiian royal temple

Egyptian Statuette of King Seti I offering image of Maat, New Kingdom, c13th century BC. Silver and gold from a ceremonial boat

Portrait on the marble lid of a Roman sarcophagus, 1st century BC
Portrait on the marble lid of a Roman sarcophagus from the Via Laurentina in Rome, from in the National Museums collection in Rome, 1st century BC

Arikara medicine fraternity-The prayer, c1908. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Arikara medicine fraternity-The prayer, c1908. Photo shows Arikara shamans, without shirts, backs to camera, seated in a semi-circle around a sacred cedar tree, tipis in background

Snake priest, c1900. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Snake priest, c1900. Native American man seated, three-quarter-length, facing front

Hu Kalowa Pi, the altar complete, 1907, c1907. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Hu Kalowa Pi, the altar complete, 1907, c1907. Three Native Americans, Slow Bull, Saliva, and Picket Pin, kneeling with bison skull

Meditation (Cheyenne River Medicine Rock), 1907, c1907. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Meditation (Cheyenne River Medicine Rock), 1907, c1907. Indian smoking pipe on flat rock

ERNEST HEMINGWAY (1899-1961). American writer. Photograph, 1944, digitally colored by Granger, NYC

An illustration of the three basic body types, or somatotypes, believed to be related to differences in human
SHELDON: BODY TYPES. An illustration of the three basic body types, or somatotypes, believed to be related to differences in human temperament according to American psychologist William Herbert

Hawaii, Oahu, Atheltic Male Jogging On An Outdoor Field Walkway Path

Hawaii, Kauai, Kealia, African Dancer Leaping Into The Air On Country Road

AFRICA: ZULU WOMEN. Zulu women and children balancing water jugs on their heads, Africa. Photograph, early 20th century

ZULU WARRIORS. Zulu warriors wearing traditional attire, South Africa. Photograph, early 20th century

ALASKA: ESKIMO MAN. An Eskimo man smoking a pipe, Nome, Alaska. Photographed by the Lomen Brothers, early 20th century

SOUTH AFRICA: ZULU MEN. Zulu men seated on the ground while eating from a large pot, South Africa. Photograph, c1925

TOMAKUS (d. 1850). Also known as Tomahas. Cayuse Native American chief. Oil on canvas by Paul Kane

MAY DAY DANCE, 1778. Humours of May Day. English cartoon, showing bawdy women revelers dancing in the street before a doorway inscribed Lows. Mezzotint, 1778

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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.