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Gesturing Collection (page 5)

"Gesturing: A Visual Language Spoken by Nature, Art, and History" William Wallace - statue in Aberdeen: As his hand reaches out towards the sky

Background imageGesturing Collection: Puma (Puma concolor) female, grooming her cub, Torres del Paine National Park, Magallanes, Chile

Puma (Puma concolor) female, grooming her cub, Torres del Paine National Park, Magallanes, Chile

Background imageGesturing Collection: A Nymph, 1901 (oil on canvas)

A Nymph, 1901 (oil on canvas)
651191 A Nymph, 1901 (oil on canvas) by Bisson, Edouard (1856-1939); 55.5x38 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Edouard Bisson (1856-1939) Signed and dated 1901); Photo © Christie's Images

Background imageGesturing Collection: Then I can t marry you, my Pretty Maid! Illustration by Randolph Caldecott for the Nursery Rhyme

Then I can t marry you, my Pretty Maid! Illustration by Randolph Caldecott for the Nursery Rhyme The Milkmaid
866019 Then I can t marry you, my Pretty Maid! Illustration by Randolph Caldecott for the Nursery Rhyme The Milkmaid. by Caldecott, Randolph (1846-86); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageGesturing Collection: Lawrence Saunders the Martyr

Lawrence Saunders the Martyr
Vintage engraving of Lawrence Saunders (1519 to 1555) an English Protestant martyr whose story is recorded in Foxes Book of Martyrs

Background imageGesturing Collection: Figure of a Young Man, c. 1530 (oil on canvas)

Figure of a Young Man, c. 1530 (oil on canvas)
618086 Figure of a Young Man, c.1530 (oil on canvas) by Savoldo, Giovanni Girolamo (c.1480-p.1548); Galleria Borghese, Rome, Lazio, Italy; Alinari

Background imageGesturing Collection: Cinderella (oil on panel)

Cinderella (oil on panel)
989955 Cinderella (oil on panel) by Pecrus, Charles Francois (1826-1907); 40.6x31.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Cinderella. Charles Francois Pecrus (1826-1907). Oil on panel

Background imageGesturing Collection: The Second of May, 1884 (oil on canvas)

The Second of May, 1884 (oil on canvas)
989777 The Second of May, 1884 (oil on canvas) by Sorolla y Bastida, Joaquin (1863-1923); 62.2x104.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Second of May; El Dos de Mayo)

Background imageGesturing Collection: Tullie in his Chariot; Tullie sur son Char, (pen and brown ink)

Tullie in his Chariot; Tullie sur son Char, (pen and brown ink, grey wash heightened with white on brown pape)
827614 Tullie in his Chariot; Tullie sur son Char, (pen and brown ink, grey wash heightened with white on brown pape) by Cades

Background imageGesturing Collection: An Old Woman Wearing a Rosary Cursing a Seated Man; Possibly Queen Margaret Cursing the Duke of

An Old Woman Wearing a Rosary Cursing a Seated Man; Possibly Queen Margaret Cursing the Duke of Gloucester, (pencil)
651822 An Old Woman Wearing a Rosary Cursing a Seated Man; Possibly Queen Margaret Cursing the Duke of Gloucester, (pencil, pen and brown ink, grey wash) by Fuseli, Henry (Fussli)

Background imageGesturing Collection: The Dancer; La Danseuse, (oil on canvas)

The Dancer; La Danseuse, (oil on canvas)
658386 The Dancer; La Danseuse, (oil on canvas) by Wegener, Gerda Marie Frederike (1885-1940); 123x80 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Dancer; La Danseuse. Gerda Wegener (1885-1940)

Background imageGesturing Collection: Grave robber disturbing the dead (engraving)

Grave robber disturbing the dead (engraving)
STC429624 Grave robber disturbing the dead (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection

Background imageGesturing Collection: Story of St. Julian the Hospitaller (tempera on panel)

Story of St. Julian the Hospitaller (tempera on panel)
XIR438837 Story of St. Julian the Hospitaller (tempera on panel) by Masaccio, Tomasso (1401-28) (attr. to); Museo Horne, Florence

Background imageGesturing Collection: Eleazar refusing to eat pork (oil on canvas)

Eleazar refusing to eat pork (oil on canvas)
476050 Eleazar refusing to eat pork (oil on canvas) by Berthelemy, Jean-Simon (1743-1811); Musee de la Chartreuse, Douai, France; (add.info.: Under a persecution instigated by Antiochus IV Epiphanes)

Background imageGesturing Collection: The 4th act of Andria by Publius Terentius Afer, from Terentii Comoediae Sex, by Johann Trechsel

The 4th act of Andria by Publius Terentius Afer, from Terentii Comoediae Sex, by Johann Trechsel, published Lyon
869960 The 4th act of Andria by Publius Terentius Afer, from Terentii Comoediae Sex, by Johann Trechsel, published Lyon, 1493 (engraving) by French School

Background imageGesturing Collection: Allegory of the Revolution of 1789, 1796 (oil on canvas)

Allegory of the Revolution of 1789, 1796 (oil on canvas)
XIR371998 Allegory of the Revolution of 1789, 1796 (oil on canvas) by Wilbaut, Jacques (1729-1806); 139x127 cm; Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Background imageGesturing Collection: The Ipcress File, 1965 (colour lithograph)

The Ipcress File, 1965 (colour lithograph)
1195057 The Ipcress File, 1965 (colour lithograph) by American School, (20th century); 104x69 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images

Background imageGesturing Collection: God the Father (stained glass)

God the Father (stained glass)
499367 God the Father (stained glass) by Baldovinetti, Alessio (1425-99); Santa Croce, Florence, Italy; Photo © Nicolo Orsi Battaglini; Italian, out of copyright

Background imageGesturing Collection: At the peak of Hartmannswillerkopf, 1915 (litho)

At the peak of Hartmannswillerkopf, 1915 (litho)
STC407196 At the peak of Hartmannswillerkopf, 1915 (litho) by Jonas, Lucien Hector (1880-1947); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageGesturing Collection: Advertisement for Elizabeth Arden, out-take, 1923 (gelatin silver print)

Advertisement for Elizabeth Arden, out-take, 1923 (gelatin silver print)
990487 Advertisement for Elizabeth Arden, out-take, 1923 (gelatin silver print) by Meyer, Adolf de (1868-1946); 21.60x15.87 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertisement for Elizabeth Arden)

Background imageGesturing Collection: Girl with Cornucopia, 1937 (oil on canvas)

Girl with Cornucopia, 1937 (oil on canvas)
822737 Girl with Cornucopia, 1937 (oil on canvas) by Kuhn, Walt (1880-1949); 102.9x76.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Girl with Cornucopia. Walt Kuhn (1877-1949). Oil on canvas

Background imageGesturing Collection: Buddha from Palembang, 9th-10th century (bronze)

Buddha from Palembang, 9th-10th century (bronze)
DBP420626 Buddha from Palembang, 9th-10th century (bronze) by Indonesian; height: 37 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Dirk Bakker

Background imageGesturing Collection: Flamenco Dancing, (oil on canvas)

Flamenco Dancing, (oil on canvas)
989876 Flamenco Dancing, (oil on canvas) by Salinas Tervel, Juan Pablo (1871-1946); 39x66 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Flamenco Dancing. Juan Pablo Salinas (1871-1946). Oil on canvas

Background imageGesturing Collection: Gentle Persuasion, (oil on canvas)

Gentle Persuasion, (oil on canvas)
989267 Gentle Persuasion, (oil on canvas) by Portielje, Edward (1861-1949); 46.3x38.1 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Gentle Persuasion. Edward Antoon Portielje (1861-1949). Oil on canvas

Background imageGesturing Collection: Farmers, (gouache and charcoal on newsprint laid down on board)

Farmers, (gouache and charcoal on newsprint laid down on board)
988110 Farmers, (gouache and charcoal on newsprint laid down on board) by Ramos Martinez, Alfredo (1871-1946); 54.5x40.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Farmers; Campesinos)

Background imageGesturing Collection: Boys Marching By, 1918 (oil on canvas)

Boys Marching By, 1918 (oil on canvas)
985252 Boys Marching By, 1918 (oil on canvas) by Hassam, Childe Frederick (1859-1935); 81.4x72.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Boys Marching By. Frederick Childe Hassam (1859-1935)

Background imageGesturing Collection: Fisherfolk in an Interior, (oil on canvas)

Fisherfolk in an Interior, (oil on canvas)
659087 Fisherfolk in an Interior, (oil on canvas) by Portielje, Edward (1861-1949); 66x52 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Fisherfolk in an Interior. Edward Antoon Portielje (1861-1949)

Background imageGesturing Collection: Morality and Vice, (pencil and oil on panel)

Morality and Vice, (pencil and oil on panel)
658348 Morality and Vice, (pencil and oil on panel) by Hampel, Walter Sigmund (1868-1949); 40x34 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Morality and Vice. Sigmund Walter Hampel (1868-1949)

Background imageGesturing Collection: Playing School, 1893 (oil on canvas)

Playing School, 1893 (oil on canvas)
658274 Playing School, 1893 (oil on canvas) by Brooker, Harry (1848-1940); 70.8x91.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Playing School. Harry Brooker (1848-1940). Oil on canvas. Dated 1893

Background imageGesturing Collection: Kora, a figure of an exotic dancer, (gilt, cold-painted bronze and ivory on red marble plinth)

Kora, a figure of an exotic dancer, (gilt, cold-painted bronze and ivory on red marble plinth)
1195339 Kora, a figure of an exotic dancer, (gilt, cold-painted bronze and ivory on red marble plinth) by Chiparus, Dimitri (1886-1947); 61 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images

Background imageGesturing Collection: Serbian artillery in action against the Austrians (colour litho)

Serbian artillery in action against the Austrians (colour litho)
358786 Serbian artillery in action against the Austrians (colour litho) by Michael, Arthur C. (d.1945) (after); Private Collection; Peter Newark Military Pictures

Background imageGesturing Collection: Rare figure of an exotic dancer, (large silvered bronze and ivory on black marble base)

Rare figure of an exotic dancer, (large silvered bronze and ivory on black marble base)
1195338 Rare figure of an exotic dancer, (large silvered bronze and ivory on black marble base) by Chiparus, Dimitri (1886-1947); 69 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images

Background imageGesturing Collection: After the Dance; Dopo il Ballo, (oil on canvas)

After the Dance; Dopo il Ballo, (oil on canvas)
653537 After the Dance; Dopo il Ballo, (oil on canvas) by Caputo, Ulisse (1872-1948); 80.6x55.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: After the Dance; Dopo il Ballo. Ulisse Caputo (1872-1948)

Background imageGesturing Collection: Dancers; The Tango, (gouache with oil on paper)

Dancers; The Tango, (gouache with oil on paper)
653229 Dancers; The Tango, (gouache with oil on paper) by Scheiber, Hugo (1873-1950); 42x67.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Dancers; The Tango. Hugo Scheiber (1873-1950)

Background imageGesturing Collection: Reclining Woman, (watercolour, gouache and charcoal)

Reclining Woman, (watercolour, gouache and charcoal)
828384 Reclining Woman, (watercolour, gouache and charcoal) by Hodgkins, Frances (1869-1947); 44.4x43.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Reclining Woman. Frances Hodgkins (1869-1947)

Background imageGesturing Collection: Fair Model, 1937 (colour etching and aquatint)

Fair Model, 1937 (colour etching and aquatint)
991062 Fair Model, 1937 (colour etching and aquatint) by Icart, Louis (1888-1950); 54.5x34.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Fair Model. Louis Icart (1888-1950). Colour etching and aquatint

Background imageGesturing Collection: La Poeme, (drypoint and aquatint)

La Poeme, (drypoint and aquatint)
990997 La Poeme, (drypoint and aquatint) by Icart, Louis (1888-1950); 45.2x54.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: La Poeme. Louis Icart (1888-1950). Drypoint and aquatint. 45.2 x 54.5cm

Background imageGesturing Collection: Nude woman in front of King Pausole, 1930 (coloured print)

Nude woman in front of King Pausole, 1930 (coloured print)
990967 Nude woman in front of King Pausole, 1930 (coloured print) by Brunelleschi, Umberto (1879-1949); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nude woman in front of King Pausole)

Background imageGesturing Collection: Ceremonial Ikat with Wayang figures, Klungrung, Bali

Ceremonial Ikat with Wayang figures, Klungrung, Bali
LIT389572 Ceremonial Ikat with Wayang figures, Klungrung, Bali by Indonesian School; (add.info.: Ikat or Ikkat is the method of weaving that uses a resist dyeing process similar to tie-dye on either)

Background imageGesturing Collection: Lady at the Doctors I; Dame beim Arzt I, 1948 (oil on canvas)

Lady at the Doctors I; Dame beim Arzt I, 1948 (oil on canvas)
1768132 Lady at the Doctors I; Dame beim Arzt I, 1948 (oil on canvas) by Kleinschmidt, Paul (1883-1949); 116.2x73 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Lady at the Doctors I; Dame beim Arzt I)

Background imageGesturing Collection: Interior of William Merritt Chases Tenth Street Studio (oil on canvas)

Interior of William Merritt Chases Tenth Street Studio (oil on canvas)
1767668 Interior of William Merritt Chases Tenth Street Studio (oil on canvas) by Wiles, Irving Ramsay (1861-1948); 66x91.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageGesturing Collection: Ulysses and Circe, detail from the Room of Polyphemus, 1550-1551 (fresco)

Ulysses and Circe, detail from the Room of Polyphemus, 1550-1551 (fresco)
2655120 Ulysses and Circe, detail from the Room of Polyphemus, 1550-1551 (fresco) by Tibaldi, Pellegrino (1527-96); Palazzo Poggi, Bologna, Italy; (add.info.: Bologna Palazzo Poggi)

Background imageGesturing Collection: The Departure of the Master of the House (oil on canvas)

The Departure of the Master of the House (oil on canvas)
989931 The Departure of the Master of the House (oil on canvas) by Forti, Ettore (fl.c.1870-1910); 59x100 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageGesturing Collection: The Death of Cleopatra, 1887 (oil on canvas)

The Death of Cleopatra, 1887 (oil on canvas)
989485 The Death of Cleopatra, 1887 (oil on canvas) by Bouchard, Paul Louis (1853-1937); 274.3x365.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Death of Cleopatra. Paul Louis Bouchard (1853-1937)

Background imageGesturing Collection: Apocalyptic Virgin of Quito, c. 1775 (oil on canvas)

Apocalyptic Virgin of Quito, c. 1775 (oil on canvas)
988078 Apocalyptic Virgin of Quito, c.1775 (oil on canvas) by Alcocer, Jose Cortez de (fl.18th century); 105.4x81 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Apocalyptic Virgin of Quito)

Background imageGesturing Collection: The Visit to the Grandparents; Besoget Hos Bedsteforaeldrene, 1859 (oil on canvas)

The Visit to the Grandparents; Besoget Hos Bedsteforaeldrene, 1859 (oil on canvas)
659687 The Visit to the Grandparents; Besoget Hos Bedsteforaeldrene, 1859 (oil on canvas) by Tidemand, Adolph (1814-76); 95x79 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageGesturing Collection: Peasant Girl and White Cockerel, (gouache and pencil)

Peasant Girl and White Cockerel, (gouache and pencil)
657475 Peasant Girl and White Cockerel, (gouache and pencil) by Meninsky, Bernard (1891-1950); Private Collection; (add.info.: Peasant Girl and White Cockerel. Bernard Meninsky (1891-1950)




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"Gesturing: A Visual Language Spoken by Nature, Art, and History" William Wallace - statue in Aberdeen: As his hand reaches out towards the sky, William Wallace's gesture symbolizes defiance and unwavering determination. Polar bear (Ursus maritimus) young bear rolling around in the snow, on newly formed ice: With playful gestures of joy, this young polar bear embraces the wintry landscape as if inviting us to join its frolicsome dance. Rosa Luxemburg (1871 - 1919): In her passionate speeches and writings, Rosa Luxemburg's gesturing hands became a powerful tool for expressing her revolutionary ideas and fighting for social justice. A signed photograph of Sigmund Freud, c. 1921 (sepia photo): Through subtle hand movements and facial expressions captured in this sepia-toned image, Sigmund Freud reveals his deep understanding of human psychology without uttering a single word. Night and Her Daughter Sleep, 1902. Creator: Mary L. Macomber: In this ethereal painting filled with tranquility, Night gently cradles her daughter Sleep with tender gestures that lull the world into peaceful slumber. The Sortie Made by the Garrison of Gibraltar, 1789. Creator: John Trumbull: Amidst chaos and battle cries depicted on canvas through vivid gestures of bravery and sacrifice stands a testament to human resilience during times of conflict. Edward refuses succour to his son at Crecy, 1346 (1864). Artist: James William Edmund Doyle: With an anguished expression on his face combined with a resolute gesture denying aid to his wounded son amidst medieval warfare captures both tragedy and paternal duty within one poignant scene. Saint Nicholas of Lipna, 1294. Artist : Alexa Petrov .