Finger Collection (#11)

Lines of the Hand (litho)
908319 Lines of the Hand (litho) by English School; Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

A Candle-Clock (engraving)
3627790 A Candle-Clock (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Candle-Clock. Illustration for The Picture Magazine, 1893.); © Look and Learn

Detail from The Marriage of the Virgin Mary, 1634 (fresco)
3496182 Detail from The Marriage of the Virgin Mary, 1634 (fresco) by Bianchi, Isidoro (1581-1662); Sanctuary of Madonna dei Ghirli, Campione d Italia

Circles (colour litho)
2800207 Circles (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Circles. These are good signs on the mounts, as they signify success and glory)

Line of Fortune (colour litho)
2800188 Line of Fortune (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Line of Fortune)

The Line of Heart (colour litho)
2800186 The Line of Heart (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Line of Heart)

The Line of Head (colour litho)
2800185 The Line of Head (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Line of Head)

Mount of Apollo (colour litho)
2800174 Mount of Apollo (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mount of Apollo. This mount shews a love of art and literature)

Mount of Jupiter (colour litho)
2800172 Mount of Jupiter (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mount of Jupiter)

Fourth Finger (colour litho)
2800168 Fourth Finger (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fourth Finger. The Finger of Mercury. It is a good sign if this finger is straight and long)

Third Finger (colour litho)
2800167 Third Finger (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Third Finger. The Finger of Apollo. This finger stands for Art; Fame and riches)

Second Finger (colour litho)
2800166 Second Finger (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Second Finger. The Finger of Saturn. A square shape shews a prudent character)

First Finger (colour litho)
2800165 First Finger (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: First Finger. The Finger of Jupiter)

Human Skeleton (engraving)
2802021 Human Skeleton (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Human Skeleton. Illustration for An Illustrated Vocabulary For The Use Of The Deaf And Dumb)

Portrait of a Lady, standing full length in a White Dress by a Piano
651879 Portrait of a Lady, standing full length in a White Dress by a Piano, 1801 (pencil and watercolour heightened with white) by Buck

King Richards Ring (gold & precious stone)
XCF307342 King Richards Ring (gold & precious stone) by English School, (15th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: possibly belonging to Richard III (1483-85); ); English, out of copyright

Bade him place it on his finger (engraving)
5991789 Bade him place it on his finger (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bade him place it on his finger)

The Engagement Ring, 1898 (oil on canvas)
BOU217120 The Engagement Ring, 1898 (oil on canvas) by Fox, John Shirley (1867-1939); 66x50.8 cm; Private Collection; Bourne Gallery, Reigate, Surrey; English, out of copyright

Page of catalogue for the Ironmongery and Hardware Trades, c 1895 (litho)
6034081 Page of catalogue for the Ironmongery and Hardware Trades, c 1895 (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Dr. Atkinsons frost-bitten hand, 1911 (b / w photo)
STC258396 Dr. Atkinsons frost-bitten hand, 1911 (b/w photo) by Ponting, Herbert (1870-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: Edward L)

St. John the Baptist, 16th century (oil on canvas)
AMO243186 St. John the Baptist, 16th century (oil on canvas) by Vinci, Leonardo da (1452-1519) (studio of); Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; eAshmolean Museum; Italian, out of copyright

Sign language alphabet, 1827 (engraving) (b / w photo)
CHT237299 Sign language alphabet, 1827 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Alavoine, Adele (fl.1827); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Roman Orator, from L Antica Roma, 1825 (colour litho)
STC131693 Roman Orator, from L Antica Roma, 1825 (colour litho) by Italian School, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; Italian, out of copyright

St. Dominic (c. 1170-1221) (fresco)
BAT192520 St. Dominic (c.1170-1221) (fresco) by Bartolomeo, Fra (Baccio della Porta)(1472-1517) (school of); Museo di San Marco, Florence

Group of Figures with Raised Hand; Figurengruppe mit Erhobener Hand
824315 Group of Figures with Raised Hand; Figurengruppe mit Erhobener Hand, 1941 (oil and lacquer on board) by Schlemmer, Oskar (1888-1943); 82x59.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Armorel of Lyonesse, A Romance of To-Day, by Walter Besant (engraving)
1626792 Armorel of Lyonesse, A Romance of To-Day, by Walter Besant (engraving) by Barnard, Frederick (1846-96) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Armorel of Lyonesse, A Romance of To-Day)

"Tapping with his finger-tips on the window-pane"(engraving)
965823 " Tapping with his finger-tips on the window-pane" (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The letter T (engraving)
973200 The letter T (engraving) by Lear, Edward (1812-88); Private Collection; (add.info.: The letter T. Illustration for Nonsense Botany and Nonsense Alphabets (Frederick Warne)

Chief Varieties of Green-Crop (colour litho)
3653403 Chief Varieties of Green-Crop (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chief Varieties of Green-Crop)

Basic Lines and lesser lines of the hand (litho)
908321 Basic Lines and lesser lines of the hand (litho) by English School; Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

The Fairy Tale, (oil on canvas)
828463 The Fairy Tale, (oil on canvas) by Shields, Frederic James (1833-1911); 37.5x25.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Fairy Tale. Frederic James Shields (1833-1911). Oil on canvas

The War in the East, a Russian View of Servia and the Servians (engraving)
1053913 The War in the East, a Russian View of Servia and the Servians (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War in the East)

Crossed fingers (engraving)
1092840 Crossed fingers (engraving) by Leveille, (fl.1866-67) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Crossed fingers. Illustration for Wonders of the Human Body by A Le Pileur (Scribner)

Bakelite case for nail buffer from dresser set owned by Lena Horne, mid 20th Century
It is made of semi-translucent orange Bakelite plastic and is rectangular in shape with an oval bowl that is missing a large section

Prayer
Young beautiful ballerinas hands on a black background. Alexander Yakovlev

Midas Mittens
Woolen mitten under a glass dome with a golden hand, Midas legend, safety concept. Dina Belenko

underwater love
ambra

The Hand
Trond Andersen

the finger points
Linda Wride

two spirits soar
Klaus Grimm

Broken lullaby
Krisztina Lacz

Stop Smoke
Adithya Zen

carve
Aman Ali Surachman

No Nirvana 2
Derek Galon MA FRPS FOPS

the watcher
Heru Agustiana

688600

Mutation
Petri Damstén

Spoons Abstract: Xray
Jacqueline Hammer

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"Finger: Unveiling the Secrets of the Hand" Unlocking the mysteries held within the palmistry map of the hand, we delve into a world where lines tell stories and destinies unfold. Just as Kitchener's iconic poster urged, "Your Country Needs You, " our fingers hold hidden messages waiting to be deciphered. In 1805, Nelson meticulously outlined his battle plans for Trafalgar with his finger, guiding his fleet towards victory. A gesture that forever changed history. Similar to Kitchener's powerful poster during WWI, it called upon men to join their country's cause and fight for freedom. The motor and sensory homunculi remind us of how intricately connected our they are to our senses and movements. Each touch ignites a response, every movement shaping our experiences in this vast world. As we gaze at the Sacred Heart of Jesus depicted on stained glass windows or statues, we find solace in knowing that even divine beings acknowledge the importance of these humble digits. Angerona Goddess herself holds her finger against her lips as if guarding secrets only she knows. During WWI in 1915, Kitchener once again summoned bravery through his posters urging recruitment; fingers pointed towards duty and sacrifice. Even boxing was not exempt from finger symbolism - ladies donned gloves in 1886 as they defied societal norms with each punch thrown. On stage at Hatfield's Forum Theatre in 1983, George Melly mesmerized audiences with flamboyant gestures accentuated by expressive fingers dancing across strings or keys. His artistry transcended boundaries set by mere words alone. And just like a drop of blood tells tales within its crimson hue, so do our fingertips bear witness to lives lived - etched with scars from battles fought or adorned with delicate henna patterns celebrating joyous occasions. So let us honor these unsung heroes attached to our hands – those who have shaped history, conveyed emotions, and connected us to the world.