Barechested Collection (page 9)

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

HOPI MAN, 1897. A Hopi man wearing a breechcloth and body paint, standing on a ladder at the entrance to the antelope kiva in the village of Oraibi, Arizona. Photographed in 1897

CATLIN: MANDAN CHIEF, 1832. Mah-to-toh-pa, or Four Bears, a Mandan chief. Oil on canvas by George Catlin, 1832

ALGONQUIAN NATIVE AMERICAN, 1585. A Carolina Algonquian Native American woman. Watercolor, c1585, by John White

Barechested Tewa man, standing high on a cliff, arms stretched before him as he sprinkles cornmeal as an offering at the start of a day

I Do Not Drink. Do You Obstainja Postcard. ca. 1935, Miss Temperance, four year old, Dorothy Johnson, seeks volunteers

A doctor examining a patient in St. Marks (German) Hospital on Second Avenue and 10th Street in New York City
ST. MARKs HOSPITAL, 1904. A doctor examining a patient in St. Marks (German) Hospital on Second Avenue and 10th Street in New York City. Photograph, 1904

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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.