Crossed Arms Collection

Manuscript Leaf with the Annunciation from a Book of Hours, ca. 1485-90. Creator: Jean Bourdichon
Manuscript Leaf with the Annunciation from a Book of Hours, ca. 1485-90

Fridtjof Nansen, Norwegian explorer
Fridtjof Nansen (1861-1930), Norwegian explorer, biologist and humanitarian. In 1888 he was the first to cross the Greenland ice sheet and showed that it covered the entire island

Portrait of a Man, 1640. Creator: Govaert Flinck
Portrait of a Man, 1640.

Saint Jerome in the Desert, 1450. Creator: Marco Zoppo
Saint Jerome in the Desert, 1450.

Burman, Disbrow, Tower, Grenon, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Burman, Disbrow, Tower, Grenon, between c1910 and c1915. Shows race car drivers Bob Burman, Louis Disbrow, Jack Tower, and Joe Grennon.

1st Depositor, Postal Bank, N.Y., between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
1st Depositor, Postal Bank, N.Y., between c1910 and c1915.

James Keir Hardie seated in study, 1914. Creator: Bain News Service
James Keir Hardie seated in study, 1914.

Tom Sharkey without shirt, 1910. Creator: Bain News Service
Tom Tom Sharkey without shirt, 1910.

Maxim Gorky, 1910. Creator: Bain News Service
Maxim Gorky, 1910.

Prince Oscar of Germany, 1910. Creator: Bain News Service
Prince Oscar of Germany, 1910.

Admiral Wainwright, portrait bust, in uniform, 1911. Creator: Bain News Service
Admiral Wainwright, portrait bust, in uniform, 1911.

Hans Schumann - Heink, standing three-quarters, photo: Hahn Nachf., Dresden, Ferdinand Str. 11, 1912.

Drouet, 1859. Creator: James Abbott McNeill Whistler
Drouet, 1859.

Sheba, c.1929. Creator: Mary Tripe
Sheba, c.1929. This is a portrait of Allison Kirkcaldie, who was part of the family that owned Wellington's Kirkcaldie and Stains department store

Portrait Of Achille Deban De Laborde, 1817. Creator: Alexandre-Jean Dubois-Drahonet
Portrait Of Achille Deban De Laborde, 1817. Painted during the Bourbon restoration, this portrait depicts the son of a fallen Napoleonic hero during a time of anti-imperialism in France

Elias Elin, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Elias Elin, between c1910 and c1915.

C.F. Murphy and W.H. Fitzpatrick, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
C.F. Murphy and W.H. Fitzpatrick, between c1910 and c1915. Shows politician Charles Francis "Silent Charlie" Murphy (1858-1924)

Mexico - special train sent for body of De Las Rias, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Mexico - special train sent for body of De Las Rias, between c1910 and c1915.

New York NL Giants team at Polo Grounds (baseball), 1913. Creator: Bain News Service
New York NL Giants team at Polo Grounds (baseball), 1913.

Ray Caldwell, New York AL, at Polo Grounds, NY (baseball), 1913. Creator: Bain News Service
Ray Caldwell, New York AL, at Polo Grounds, NY (baseball), 1913.

The Young Card Players, 1643. Creator: Antoine Le Nain
The Young Card Players, 1643. These rosy-cheeked children appear to play cards innocently, however they are actually trying to cheat the well-dressed boy, second from right.

Edouard Manet (woodburytype)
8698270 Edouard Manet (woodburytype) by Unknown photographer, (19th century); Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute, Williamstown, Massachusetts, USA; (add.info.: Unknown photographer)

Standing Osiris Statue, New Kingdom-Third Intermediate Period (1504-711 BCE) or modern. Creator: Unknown
Standing Osiris Statue, New Kingdom-Third Intermediate Period (1504-711 BCE) or modern

Armenian Monks, at Etchmiadzin; The Caucasus, 1875. Creator: Unknown
Armenian Monks, at Etchmiadzin; The Caucasus, 1875. From Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London] and Galpin

Inter-allied Solidarity; The Inter-Allied Naval Council, meeting for the first time.. 1918. Creator: Unknown
Inter-allied Solidarity; The Inter-Allied Naval Council, meeting for the first time, in London, January 22, 1918, under the chairmanship of Sir Eric Geddes, First Lord of the British Admiralty, 1918

Conseil de guerre. Entrer, c'est bien, mais êtes vous sur qu'on nous laissera sortir, 1870. Creator: Cham
Conseil de guerre. Entrer, c'est bien, mais etes vous sur qu'on nous laissera sortir, 1870. Series: Actualites; Periodical: Le Charivari, Tuesday, 9 August 1870 Council of War

Mary with crossed arms, unknown date. Creator: Anon
Mary with crossed arms, unknown date

Costumes de Différents Pays, Homme de l'Isle de Candie, c1797. Creators: Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur
Costumes de Differents Pays, Homme de l'Isle de Candie, c1797

Costumes de Différents Pays, Homme de l'Isle de Tanna, c1797. Creators: Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur
Costumes de Differents Pays, Homme de l'Isle de Tanna, c1797

Foreigner in Fanciful Dress, 18th century. Creator: Unknown
Foreigner in Fanciful Dress, 18th century

Le Terrible Régisseur, 1864. Creator: Honore Daumier
Le Terrible Regisseur, 1864. The scary stage manager. - Comment vous me dites que vous avez manque la repetition au jour d'hui parceque vous avez pose des sangsues a votre mere?

Maid, c.1854-c.1887. Creator: Alexander Ver Huell
Maid, c.1854-c.1887

Portrait of Félicien Rops, 1887. Creators: Félicien Rops, Eugène Burney
Portrait of Felicien Rops, 1887

Shabti, Inscribed, 26th Dynasty Late Period, circa 600 BCE. Creator: Unknown
Shabti, Inscribed, 26th Dynasty Late Period, circa 600 BCE

Portrait of an Old Man, 1639. Creator: Simon Kick
Portrait of an Old Man, 1639

Cowan, Kenneth, portrait photograph, 1915 Oct. 23. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Cowan, Kenneth, portrait photograph, 1915 Oct. 23

Yorska, Mme. portrait photograph, 1913. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Yorska, Mme. portrait photograph, 1913

Members of the International Institute for Immigrant Girls, Y.W.C.A. in national costumes... 1915
Members of the International Institute for Immigrant Girls, Y.W.C.A. in national costumes, portrait photograph, 1915 Mar. 13

Members of the International Institute for Immigrant Girls, Y.W.C.A. in national costumes... 1915
Members of the International Institute for Immigrant Girls, Y.W.C.A. in national costumes, portrait photograph, 1915 Mar. 13

Une Citation Touchante; Le colonel Priou, 1916. Creator: Unknown
Une Citation Touchante; Le colonel Priou. 1916. From "Collection de la Guerre IV. L'Illustration Tome CXLVII. La Guerre Juillet, Aout, Septembre, Octobre, Novembre, Decembre 1916"

Flagg, Montgomery, Mr. portrait photograph, between 1917 and 1921. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Flagg, Montgomery, Mr. portrait photograph, between 1917 and 1921

"Urith: A Tale of Dartmoor", By S. Baring Gould, M. A.; " Thou art too free with your kisses, too lavish in thy love, to please me", 1890. From "The Graphic

Strauss, Sarah Mildred, and pupils, 1930 Apr. 25. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Strauss, Sarah Mildred, and pupils, 1930 Apr. 25

Kurylo, Eduoard, 1918 Creator: Arnold Genthe
Kurylo, Eduoard, 1918

Portrait of man wearing a pinstripe suit seated with his arms crossed, c1900. Creator: Fannie L. Elton
Portrait of man wearing a pinstripe suit seated with his arms crossed, c1900

Person wearing a mask made by W.T. Benda, 1925 Sept. 20. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Person wearing a mask made by W.T. Benda, 1925 Sept. 20

Portrait of a woman, arms crossed. Creator: Fedor Petrovic Cumakov
Portrait of a woman, arms crossed

Gwynplaine. The man who laughs, c1886. Creator: Georges Antoine Rochegrosse
Gwynplaine. The man who laughs, c1886

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"Crossed Arms: A Symbol of Power, Resilience, and Expression" Throughout history, the gesture has conveyed various meanings across different cultures and contexts. From Fridtjof Nansen, the intrepid Norwegian explorer who fearlessly braved uncharted territories with his arms firmly crossed in determination; to Jean Bourdichon's Manuscript Leaf depicting the Annunciation where crossed arms symbolize reverence and submission before a divine presence. In 1909, an unfortunate antisemitic cartoon titled "Everything must pay off" depicted crossed arms as a sign of exclusion and discrimination. However, it is important to recognize that such depictions perpetuate harmful stereotypes. Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte I immortalized himself in pencil and watercolor with his commanding figure sporting crossed arms at the Battle of Austerlitz. This iconic pose exuded authority and strategic brilliance. Jules Simon once proclaimed that "The Nation who has the best schools is the first Nation. " In a group photo from Buigny Les Gamaches school circa 1906, children stood proudly with their arms confidently crossed - a testament to education's transformative power. Edouard Drumont's portrait showcases him with folded arms - an image associated with his controversial anti-Semitic views during France's tumultuous times. Admiral John Worden stands tall in an unknown photograph between 1870-1880, crossing his strong navy-clad arms as he embodies strength and leadership on turbulent seas. Gerard Edelinck captured St. Charles Borromee in all his spiritual glory; this revered saint crosses his pious hands over his chest as a symbol of devotion towards God. Mahatma Gandhi fought for justice not only through nonviolent resistance but also by challenging societal norms. In a black-and-white photograph from c. 1900 when he was still practicing law in South Africa, Gandhi can be seen sitting cross-legged with folded arms, his eyes filled with determination.