Gesture Collection (#5)

Ticket distribution for the soup soup to the unborn, on a snow day in London (England). 19th century lithography
NWI4960407 Ticket distribution for the soup soup to the unborn, on a snow day in London (England). 19th century lithography.; (add.info.: Ticket distribution for the soup soup to the unborn)

France: Fancy postcard showing a child in a fantasy plane, 1905
LUX4726205 France: Fancy postcard showing a child in a fantasy plane, 1905; (add.info.: France: Fancy postcard showing a child in a fantasy plane, 1905); Photo © Lux-in-Fine

Church of Sant Climent in Tauell. Paintings in the central apse. c. 1123
CUL4934035 Church of Sant Climent in Tauell. Paintings in the central apse. c. 1123; 770x420x590 cm; Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya, Barcelona, Spain ; (add.info.: By SANT CLIMENT DE TAUELL)

Capital letters Plate in "Picturesque alphabet or New informative and picturesque alphabet", 1892 (engraving)
DUV4220344 Capital letters Plate in "Picturesque alphabet or New informative and picturesque alphabet", 1892 (engraving); 27x17.5 cm; (add.info)

a young woman asleep under a tree in the countryside, near a lake or river, her tender lover contemplates her
PCT4279599 a young woman asleep under a tree in the countryside, near a lake or river, her tender lover contemplates her. Illustration for the song " Sleep

15th century fashion: two women wearing original dresses with short capes and long veils
FLO4643859 15th century fashion: two women wearing original dresses with short capes and long veils (from a drawing from the library of Heidelberg, Germany) and three men kneeling

Equestrian monument to King Vittorio Emanuele II. Work by Francesco Brarzaghi, located in Piazza Corvetto, in Genoa
3558314 Equestrian monument to King Vittorio Emanuele II. Work by Francesco Brarzaghi, located in Piazza Corvetto, in Genoa by Fratelli Alinari (fl.1854-1920); (add.info.: Artist: Barzaghi)

Monument to Garibaldi, by Augusto Benvenuti, located in the public gardens of Venice
3558163 Monument to Garibaldi, by Augusto Benvenuti, located in the public gardens of Venice by Fratelli Alinari (fl.1854-1920); (add.info.: Artist: Benvenuti, Augusto Date of Artwork: 1885 ca)

L letters: rabbit, c.1920 (print)
DUV4205978 L letters: rabbit, c.1920 (print); 15.5x24.5 cm; (add.info.: image from "The alphabet of Mimi" Illustrations by J. M. Porta. 8 pages.); Photo © Duvallon

Letters J and K: joujou and kakatoes, c.1920 (print)
DUV4205967 Letters J and K: joujou and kakatoes, c.1920 (print); 15.5x24.5 cm; (add.info.: image from "The alphabet of Mimi" Illustrations by J. M. Porta. 8 pages.); Photo © Duvallon

Letter H: lobster, c.1920 (print)
DUV4205958 Letter H: lobster, c.1920 (print); 15.5x24.5 cm; (add.info.: image from "The alphabet of Mimi" Illustrations by J. M. Porta. 8 pages.); Photo © Duvallon

"Magic City": theatrical show with the actors and dancing chorus
3566545 "Magic City": theatrical show with the actors and dancing chorus; (add.info.: Paris, Avenue de la Grande-Armee, France 1915 ca. Photographer: Van Bosch); Alinari Archives, Florence

First World War: Patriotic map showing a Belgian soldier in uniform declaring with his Belgian expressions
LUX4745265 First World War: Patriotic map showing a Belgian soldier in uniform declaring with his Belgian expressions: I send you a good kiss, for once know you

A Thyasapu Manuscript with Iconographic Illustrations of Mudras, Nepal, 18th century or later (ink & colour on paper)
8735749 A Thyasapu Manuscript with Iconographic Illustrations of Mudras, Nepal, 18th century or later (ink & colour on paper) by Nepalese School; 7.3x22.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Queen Isabella of Bavaria, (gouache over traces of pencil on whatman board)
827464 Queen Isabella of Bavaria, (gouache over traces of pencil on whatman board) by Dulac, Edmund (1882-1953); 33.4x30.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Queen Isabella of Bavaria)

The Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come: Ebeneezer Scrooge, 1938 (pen and black and blue ink wash on board)
823342 The Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come: Ebeneezer Scrooge, 1938 (pen and black and blue ink wash on board) by Shinn, Everett (1876-1953); 43.5x38.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

The Ghost of Christmas Past: Scrooge at the Schoolhouse, 1938 (watercolour, pen and black ink and pencil on board)
823341 The Ghost of Christmas Past: Scrooge at the Schoolhouse, 1938 (watercolour, pen and black ink and pencil on board) by Shinn

Feeding the Pheasants, (pencil, pen and black ink and watercolour heightened with bodyco)
651423 Feeding the Pheasants, (pencil, pen and black ink and watercolour heightened with bodyco) by Sonrel, Elisabeth (1874-1953); 31.7x49.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Feeding the Pheasants)

Effigy of Saint Augustine (Augustine of Hippone) (354-430) (painting)
YOU4419719 Effigy of Saint Augustine (Augustine of Hippone) (354-430) (painting); Louvre, Paris, France; (add.info.: Effigy of Saint Augustine (Augustine of Hippone) (354-430), philosopher

Pageant of Folly and Repentance, 1907 (oil on canvas)
989433 Pageant of Folly and Repentance, 1907 (oil on canvas) by Bennett, Frank Moss (1874-1953); 81.9x52.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Pageant of Folly and Repentance)

A Thyasapu Manuscript with Iconographic Illustrations of Mudras, Nepal, 18th century or later (ink & colour on paper)
8735750 A Thyasapu Manuscript with Iconographic Illustrations of Mudras, Nepal, 18th century or later (ink & colour on paper) by Nepalese School; 7.3x22.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Monument to the merchant and benefactor Francesco Datini (c.1335-1410) by Nicolo Lamberti (c.1375-1451) 1409 (marble)
KAB87038 Monument to the merchant and benefactor Francesco Datini (c.1335-1410) by Nicolo Lamberti (c.1375-1451) 1409 (marble); Piazza del Comune, Prato, Italy; © Dario Grimaldi

Statue of Leon Battista Alberti (1404-1472), architect, philosopher, Italian humanist of the Renaissance
YOU4419699 Statue of Leon Battista Alberti (1404-1472), architect, philosopher, Italian humanist of the Renaissance, theorist of perspective, author of works on painting, sculpture

Indians by the Fire, (oil on canvas)
985489 Indians by the Fire, (oil on canvas) by Sharp, Joseph Henry (1859-1953); 50.8x76.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Indians by the Fire. Joseph Henry Sharp (1859-1953). Oil on canvas

Wilhelm I (1859-1888) King of Prussia from 1861, being proclaimed first Emperor of Germany, 1871
527345 Wilhelm I (1859-1888) King of Prussia from 1861, being proclaimed first Emperor of Germany, 1871.; (add.info.: After the defeat of France in the Franco-Prussian War of 1870-1871)

Formula 1 2015: Malaysian GP
SEPANG INTERNATIONAL CIRCUIT, MALAYSIA - MARCH 29: Sebastian Vettel, Ferrari SF15-T celebrates victory on his way to parc ferme during the Malaysian GP at Sepang International Circuit on Sunday March

Formula 1 2015: Australian GP
MELBOURNE GRAND PRIX CIRCUIT, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 15: Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes F1 W06 Hybrid, celebrates his victory during the Australian GP at Melbourne Grand Prix Circuit on Sunday March 15

Formula 1 2018: Hungarian GP
HUNGARORING, HUNGARY - JULY 29: Lewis Hamilton celebrates victory on the way to parc ferme during the Hungarian GP at Hungaroring on Sunday July 29, 2018 in Budapest, Hungary

1964 Acropolis Rally
MAY 14: Pat Moss / Val Domleo, Saab 96 during the Acropolis Rally on May 14, 1964. (Photo by LAT Images)

Formula 1 2013: Canadian GP
CIRCUIT GILLES-VILLENEUVE, CANADA - JUNE 09: Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull RB9 Renault celebrates victory on the cool down lap during the Canadian GP at Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve on Sunday June 09

To a lesser God
João Coelho

1968 Alpine Rally
SEPTEMBER 02: Gunnar Palm acknowledges the photographer as he passes in he and Bengt Soderstrom's Ford Escort MkI during the Alpine Rally on September 02, 1968. (Photo by LAT Images)

Plate 10 for Schiller's Intrigue and Love, 1785. Creator: Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki
Plate 10 for Schiller's Intrigue and Love, 1785. From almanac: Genealogischer Kalender aus das Jahr 1786

Recueil des modes de la cour de France, Fille de Qualité en d'Eshabillée d'Hyver, 1685
Recueil des modes de la cour de France, Fille de Qualite en d'Eshabillee d'Hyver, 1685

Her Majesty's Drawingroom at Buckingham Palace, 1876. Creator: Unknown
Her Majesty's Drawingroom at Buckingham Palace, 1876. The...ceremony of personally introducing ladies to the Queen, beside whom stand their Royal Highnesses the Princess of Wales

Illustration for Gellert's Six Fables and Six Stories, 1775. Creator: Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki
Illustration for Gellert's Six Fables and Six Stories, 1775

Illustration for Life of a Badly Brought Up Young Lady, 1779. Creator: Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki
Illustration for Life of a Badly Brought Up Young Lady, 1779

The Event at the Ball, from Monument du Costume Physique et Moral de la fin du Dix-huitième
The Event at the Ball, from Monument du Costume Physique et Moral de la fin du Dix-huitieme siecle, 1774

L'Apotheose du Droit; M. Clemenceau a la tribune de la Chambre, le 11 novembre 1918... 1918. Creator: J Simont
L'Apotheose du Droit; M. Clemenceau a la tribune de la Chambre, le 11 novembre 1918, a quatre heures de l'apres-midi, 1918

Heraclitus, 1628. Creator: Hendrick ter Brugghen
Heraclitus, 1628

Ma femme reste bien longtemps a ce banquet... 19th century. Creator: Honore Daumier
Ma femme reste bien longtemps a ce banquet... 19th century. Socialist Women - My wife stays a long time at this banquet

Travel views of Morocco, 1904. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Travel views of Morocco, 1904

Victor, Rose, Miss, portrait photograph, not before 1916. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Victor, Rose, Miss, portrait photograph, not before 1916

An Unkind Wish, c. 1833. Creator: George Cruikshank
An Unkind Wish, c. 1833

Saint Bernardino of Siena, 1510-1530. Creator: Unknown
Saint Bernardino of Siena, 1510-1530

Isadora Duncan dancer, between 1915 and 1923. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Isadora Duncan dancer, between 1915 and 1923

Page, Ruth, 1923 May 29. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Page, Ruth, 1923 May 29

Isadora Duncan dancers, between 1915 and 1923. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Isadora Duncan dancers, between 1915 and 1923

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"Gestures: A Window into History and Culture" From Winston Churchill's iconic V for Victory sign to Fidel Castro's impassioned speeches, gestures have long played a significant role in shaping our world. They convey emotions, beliefs, and aspirations that transcend language barriers. In 1942, as the world was engulfed in war, Churchill's defiant gesture became a symbol of hope and resilience. In the realm of entertainment, Jackie Gleason and his fellow cast members from The Honeymooners immortalized their camaraderie through gestures captured in publicity photographs. These gestures spoke volumes about friendship and laughter shared on screen during the 1950s. Gestures also hold historical significance beyond politics and entertainment. Daniel Mendoza's lithograph showcases his boxing prowess while Sigmund Freud's signed photograph captures the enigmatic presence of one of psychology's greatest minds. Artistic expressions often find solace in gestures too. From Christ Pantocrator’s serene encaustic gaze to Nicolas Poussin’s poignant Et in Arcadia Ego painting, these works evoke deep contemplation through subtle hand movements. Religion is replete with meaningful gestures as well. George Whitefield passionately preaching at Moorfields Fair or Fred Astaire gracefully dancing alongside Ginger Rogers demonstrate how body language can inspire faith or captivate audiences with its elegance. Beyond Western culture lies an array of diverse traditions represented by Zeus/Jupiter statues or Hindu goddess Durga sculptures adorning temples across India. Each gesture carries profound spiritual meaning within its cultural context. Lastly, Buddha’s statue from 1790 reminds us of enlightenment achieved through peaceful meditation—a timeless gesture that continues to resonate today. These glimpses into history remind us that they are not mere physical actions but powerful conduits for human expression—bridging gaps between cultures, transcending time itself—and reminding us all that sometimes words are simply not enough to convey what our hearts truly feel.