Gesture Collection (#7)

Military squadrons march under the monument of Arnaldo da Brescia, piazzale Arnaldo, Brescia Brescia Arnaldo square Commemorative Equestrian Monument Arts and handicrafts of XIX century

Portrait of a young woman drawing with chalk Germany Stoccarda. Date of Photograph:1880 ca

Allegories of the senses: vision Europe. Date of Photograph:1920 ca

Allegories of the senses: hearing Europe. Date of Photograph:1920 ca

Allegories of the senses: smell Europe. Date of Photograph:1920 ca

Postcard commemorating the 59 Infantry Regiment Italy Print International Art of 20th Century. Date of Photograph:1900-1910. Date of Artwork:1900-1910

Portrait of a young woman signaling for silence. The portrait is put on a postcard France. Date of Photograph:1925-1930 ca

Man takes a photo; the camera is mounted on a tripod with an umbrella leg France. Date of Photograph:1920 ca

Official closing ceremony of the 1936 Berlin Olympic Games Germany Berlin, Olympiastadion. Date of Photograph:1936

Dancers in a scene of "La danza delle Eumenidi" or "The Dance of the Eumenides" at the Greek Theatre of Syracuse Syracuse Greek Theatre, Syracuse. Date of Photograph:1936

Laundry with women working at the presses Italy. Date of Photograph:1920 ca

Pressing with women at work. Italy. Date of Photograph:1920 ca

Portrait of a woman in theatrical costume Germany Lipsia. Date of Photograph:1900 ca

Indian dancer in traditional costume India. Date of Photograph:1950 - 1960 ca

Dyeworks of Pietro Antonio Braida in Trieste: youth and women at work Trieste. Date of Photograph:1900 ca

Allegories of the senses: touch Europe. Date of Photograph:1920 ca

Bas-relief of the imperial four-horse chariot inside the Arch of Titus in Rome Rome Roman Forum, Arch of Titus Low Relief, Basrelief Imperial Period, Roman Art, Europe, Ancient Civilization

Allegories of the senses: taste Europe. Date of Photograph:1920 ca

Group of women drawing water on the banks of the Nile Egypt. Date of Photograph:1880 ca

Palazzo Pubblico and Piazza della Libert, San Marino San Marino Statue Neo-Romanticism, Nineteenth-Twenty century, 19th-20th century, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Portrait of a lady in traditional Bern dress, posing while she calls a bird. Switzerland. Date of Photograph:1890-1910 ca

Milk Sale: two ladies in traditional dress of Brussels pour some milk for a child, who is close to their cart pull by dogs. Belgium Brussels. Date of Photograph:1890-1910 ca

Portrait of a lady in traditional dress of the Valley of Aosta, while she picks grapes. Aosta Valley. Date of Photograph:1890-1910 ca

Barbers along a road near Sraskirat, in Istanbul. Turkey Istanbul. Date of Photograph:1890-1910 ca

Portrait of an elderly man Trieste. Date of Photograph:1910-1920

Portrait of an athlete Trieste. Date of Photograph:1910-1920

Female nude. Bassrelief conserved in Split Croatia Split Low Relief, Basrelief. Date of Photograph:1965 ca.. Date of Artwork:XIX-XX sec

Portrait of Marion Wulz in egyptian costume Trieste. Date of Photograph:1930 ca

Two men performing an impersonation Trieste. Date of Photograph:1948 ca

Young woman posing in a bathing suit Trieste. Date of Photograph:1953 ca

Portal of the Wise Virgins of the Cathedral of Notre-Dame in Strasbourg France Strasbourg Statue Gothic, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1950-1960 ca

Angels. Statues on pillars inside the Cathedral of Notre-Dame in Strasbourg France Strasbourg, Cathedral Statue Gothic, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Portrait of Antonio and Guglielmo Wulz Trieste. Date of Photograph:1886 ca

Portrait of Wanda Wulz in egyptian costume Trieste. Date of Photograph:1930 ca

Portrait of a young woman with a bunch of flowers Trieste. Date of Photograph:1920 ca

Mask of pain Europe Painting Styles and Movements before 1945, International Art of 20th Century. Date of Photograph:1965 ca.. Date of Artwork:XX sec

One of the portals of the church of Saint-Madeleine in Vezelay France Vezelay High Relief, Lunette Romanesque, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1955 ca

Detail of the "Lamentation over the dead Christ" by Niccol dell'Arca, in the Sanctuary of Santa Maria della Vita in Bologna Bologna Sanctuary of Santa Maria della Vita Sculptural Group

Piazza Corvetto in Genoa with the monument to Victor Emmanuel II. On the left, the gardens. On the right elegant buildings

The Venus Anadyomene, a statue of greco-roman origin, in the Museo Nazionale of Naples Naples Statue Imperial Period, Roman Art, Europe, Ancient Civilization. Date of Photograph:1860-1880 ca

The Burial of Christ, a scene in the Passion Play of Oberammergau Germany Munich, Oberammergau. Date of Photograph:1890

The Crucifixion; a scene in the Passion Play of Oberammergau Germany Munich, Oberammergau. Date of Photograph:1890

The Deposition from the Cross; a scene in the Passion Play held in Oberammergau Germany Munich, Oberammergau. Date of Photograph:1890

The Crucifixion scene in the Passion Play held in Oberammergau Germany Munich, Oberammergau. Date of Photograph:1890

The flagellation of Christ; scene from the Passion Play of Oberammergau Germany Munich, Oberammergau. Date of Photograph:1890

The kiss of Judas; scene from the Passion Play performance in Oberammergau Germany Munich, Oberammergau. Date of Photograph:1890

The scene of Christ in the olive garden, during the Passion Play performance in Oberammergau Germany Munich, Oberammergau. Date of Photograph:1890

The scene of the Last Supper, during the Passion Play performance in Oberammergau Germany Munich, Oberammergau. Date of Photograph:1890

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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.