Body Collection (page 4)

The human body with superimposed colored plates by Julien Bougle
The human body with superimposed colored plates, by Julien Bougle, circa 1899

Young man wearing bathing trunks, leaning against a concrete wall

Bare-chested cowboy leaning on a cow gate

Young Galapagos Sea Lions (Zalophus californianus wollebaeki)

Festung Koenigstein fortress on the river Elbe, overlooking the town of Koenigstein, Elbsandsteingebirge Elbe Sandstone Mountains, Nationalpark Saechsische Schweiz national park, Saxon Switzerland

Panoramic view from Diamond Hill over Letterfrack and Ballynakill Harbour, Connemara National Park, County Galway, Republic of Ireland, Europe

Old bridge over the River Shannon, Shannonbridge, County Offaly and Roscommon, Ireland, Europe

Longhorn Beetle (Lamia textor), Upper Bavaria, Bavaria, Germany, Europe

Fly on a cactus in the botanical garden in Valencia, Spain, Europe

The dangers of getting a personal tattoo
" First of All, Mary, theres something awful I must get off my chest." The dangers of getting a personal tattoo - A dapper gent has to admit to a previous romantic liason to his new young

Pieta, oil on panel. Giovanni Bellini (1426-1516) Italian Renaissance painter. Mourning over the body of Christ before its entombment. Death Grief

Fish anatomy, historical model
Fish anatomy. 1950s anatomical model showing the internal organs of a typical fish

Human heart, artwork
Human heart, computer artwork

Mummified sacred ibis, partially unwrapped
The sacred ibis, as well as the baboon, was linked to Thoth, god of the moon and writing. He was often represented as a man with the head of an ibis

Portrait of a woman showing images tattooed or painted on he

Snake Tattoo
The latest craze for feminine beauty is the tattooing of the back with serpents, butterflies, etc. This picture was taken in a London salon. Date: 1929

Nervous System 18th C
The nervous system of the spine and the front body according to Vieuffens Date: Circa 1760

Black Death rat flea, artwork
Oriental rat flea (Xenopsylla cheopis), artwork. This flea was the primary vector of the bacterium Yersinia pestis, which caused the Black Death

Mascagni artwork of human heart with its nerves
Human heart. Computer-enhanced historical artwork of the healthy human heart, with its blood vessels and nerves. At lower centre is the heart with its surface coronary blood vessels; an atrium

Measuring hip girth
MODEL RELEASED. Measuring hip girth using a tape measure

Human venous system
LeonardoÔé¼Ôäós anatomical drawing of a man to show the heart lungs and main arteries. Drawing of a " venous figure" by Leonardo da Vinci, taken from his Anatomical note- books

1961 Aston Martin DB4 GT Zagato

Delivery truck c. 1910
Hearse and Casket Body on Buick m/4 Four Cylinder Commercial Chassis. Photographic post card of a drawing or print of a Buick hearse

EMBALMING
Egyptians embalming their dead with strips of fine linen smeared with gum. In the foreground there are three jars for the organs of the body

Tuberculosis Sufferer
Diagram to show how tuberculosis manifests itself in the body of a young girl

Two Ancient Britons, male and female, painted with woad (a blue dye) and armed with swords and spears

Colonel Festing rescuing Lieut. Eardley-Wilmots body
Colonel Francis Worgan Festing (1833-1886), rescuing the body of Lieut. Eardley-Wilmot during the Ashanti War (1873-74) from a sketch by the officer of the expedition

Women Sunbathers 1930S
Three young women sunbathing in bathing caps, holding their faces up to the sun and sitting on wicker chairs

Chaps Exercise Regime
A variety of body exercises, requiring no special apparatus, that will keep any chap in good shape

Octopus Attacks Bather
An octopus attacks a bather and wraps its tentacles around his body

Yoga Girl Apprentices
A group of Indian girls, yoga apprentices. While squatting in this position, they must control their breathing and concentrate upon a perfect balance of mind and body. Date: 1930s

Soul Leaves Body
The SOUL leaves the BODY at the moment of death

Inside the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Jerusalem
View inside the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Jerusalem, with the Stone of Unction on the left -- according to tradition, the body of Jesus was prepared for burial on this stone by Joseph of Arimathea

Internal anatomy
the nervous system of the spine

Chapel Royal, St James
The Chapel Royal at St James Palace, London, is an establishment in the Royal Household serving the spiritual needs of the sovereign of the British royal family

Burial of De Soto on the Mississippi
Spanish soldiers lower the wrapped body of Hernando De Soto into the Mississippi River. A soldier holds a torch as a priest reads from the Bible

Anatomical Study Of Muscle In The Human Body. From The National Encyclopaedia, Published C. 1890
Anatomical Study Of Muscle In The Human Body. From The National Encyclopaedia, Published C.1890

Misfitz - Spoony. early 20th century

Knee joint with cruciate ligaments

Picture No. 10984661
Fly Agaric / Amanita - fruiting body in forest Lower Saxony, Germany (Amanita muscaria) Date:

Greyhound (Canis familiaris) crouching and turning sideways, side view

Human anatomy. Man with his limbs in two poses, overlaid with an artwork of his internal organs and blood vessels. The heart is seen in the centre of his upper chest

Misfitz - Qua-Qua. early 20th century

Kenya - Masai man with extended earlobe ornament (weighed to increase the distension of the skin). Date: circa 1910s

Nerve cells, computer artwork
Nerve cells. Computer artwork of nerve cells, or neurons

Lymphocyte white blood cells, artwork
Lymphocyte white blood cells. Computer artwork of lymphocyte white blood cells, showing their nuclei (red, centre). Lymphocytes, like all white blood cells, are part of the immune system

Bodybuilder - Scarborough, England
A very well-lit shot of an English strongman flexing his biceps and upper torso

Electric Tattooer
Max O Reilly, of New York, invents an electric tattooing pen which is not only faster than the manual method, but also less painful

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"Exploring the Intricacies of the Human Body: From Sensory Homunculus to Chakras and Nervous System" Delving into the depths of our existence, we uncover a fascinating world within ourselves. Just like an Airbus A330 cockpit, our bodies are complex systems that operate seamlessly. Transporting us through life's waves, just like surfers on the beach in Perranporth, Cornwall back in June 1922, our bodies adapt and respond to external stimuli. The sensory homunculus illustrates how different body parts have varying levels of sensitivity. Much like Captain Woolf Barnato with his Bentley or those surfers from the 1920s in Perranzabuloe, Cornwall; our bodies possess strength and agility. The motor homunculus showcases how certain areas of our they have enhanced dexterity and control. Beyond physicality lies a deeper realm – chakras intertwining with our nervous system. These energy centers influence both mind and body balance, much like a ballerina's graceful movements or an Audi Sport Quattro S1 racing across a track. Yet amidst this intricate machinery lies beauty - captured by artists such as Julio E Fossa-Calderon in his nude painting or even Nikola Tesla's mesmerizing coils sparking curiosity. Our bodies are more than mere vessels; they embody resilience, gracefulness, power, and artistry. As we unravel their mysteries further each day, let us appreciate these incredible creations that carry us through life's journey – embracing every aspect of what it means to be human.