Habit Collection (#34)

Young black men carrying supplies from a food distribution center at a church in Washington, D. C
WASHINGTON: RIOTS, 1968. Young black men carrying supplies from a food distribution center at a church in Washington, D.C

SPANISH INQUISITION. Condemned heretics wearing sanbenito robes showing scenes of hell, being led single file to be burned at the stake (far right). German engraving, 17th or 18th century

SPANISH INQUISITION. Man and woman, condemned by the Spanish Inquisition to be burned, wearing the sanbenito habits. Line engraving, English, 18th century

MARIE DE LA PELTRIE (1603-1671). Full name: Marie-Madeleine de Chauvigny de la Peltrie. French aristocrat, founder of the order of Ursulines of Quebec, Canada. Wood engraving, late 19th century

MONK PREACHING. Wood engraving, late 19th century

WOMENs FASHION, 1851. Ladies fall walking and riding dresses. Fashion illustration from an American magazine of 1851

WOMENs FASHION, 1857. An equestrian costume. Fashion illustration from an American magazine, 1857, of a costume furnished by a store on Canal Street, New York

WOMENs RIDING COSTUME. Wood engraving, English, 1858

RIDING COSTUMES, 1853. Gentlemans and Ladys riding costumes. Wood engraving from an English magazine of 1853

SEVEN VIRTUES: FAITH. Engraving after a pen drawing, 1559, by Peter Bruegel the Elder. The Latin motto at the bottom reads: Faith above all is to be preserved, particularly with respect to religion

EQUESTRIAN FASHION, 1852. Wood engraving, American, 1852

NUN, 19th CENTURY. Stipple engraving, early 19th century

SAN FRANSISCO HOTEL, 1878. Members of the newly established Chinese Embassy to the United States promenading in the lobby of the Palace Hotel in San Francisco, California, after dining

THE WIFE OF BATH. Line engraving after the llumination in the Ellesmere manuscript of the Canterbury Tales, by Geoffrey Chaucer (c1340-1400)

WOMENs FASHION, 1862. Equestrian costumes. Wood engraving, American, 1862

WOMENs FASHION, 1861. Latest Equestrian Fashions. Line engraving, 1861

WOMENs FASHION, 1860. Riding Habit. Wood engraving, American, 1860

HAIRSTYLE, c1865. Stupendous triumph of the hairdressers art. Wood engraving, American, c1865

WOMENs FASHION, 1870. Riding Habits. Wood engraving, American, 1870

WOMENs FASHION, 1876. Riding Habit. Wood engraving, American, 1876

WOMENs FASHION, 1873. Riding Habit. Wood engraving, American, 1873

Silver Birch (Betula pendula) avenue, lining track through forest, Cwmcarn Forest Drive, Nantcarn Valley, Caerphilly, South Wales, june

Single-leaf Pinyon Pine (Pinus monophylla) habit, growing in desert, Joshua Tree N. P. Mojave Desert, California, U. S
Single-leaf Pinyon Pine (Pinus monophylla) habit, growing in desert, Joshua Tree N.P. Mojave Desert, California, U.S.A. february

Sessile Oak (Quercus petraea) ancient pollards in woodland habitat, Cloutsham, East Water Valley, Exmoor, Somerset, England, march

Strawberry Tree (Arbutus unedo) habit, growing beside lough, Killarney, County Kerry, Ireland, september

Rowan (Sorbus aucuparia) habit, growing up from laid hedge, Exmoor N. P. Somerset, England, march
Rowan (Sorbus aucuparia) habit, growing up from laid hedge, Exmoor N.P. Somerset, England, march

Chinese Snowball Viburnum (Viburnum macrocephalum) habit, with Bridal Wreath (Spirea prunifolia) Plena, flowering in garden, Winterthur Gardens, Delaware, U.S.A

Black Poplar (Populus nigra) habit, growing in hedgerow beside lane, with Cow Parsley (Anthriscus sylvestris) flowering on verge, near Wilstone, Hertfordshire, England, may

Rhododendron (Rhododendron yungningense) habit, flowering, growing in woodland garden, U. S. A. spring
Rhododendron (Rhododendron yungningense) habit, flowering, growing in woodland garden, U.S.A. spring

Common Beech (Fagus sylvatica) ancient pollards in woodland habitat, Great Monk Wood, Epping Forest, Greater London, England, march

Japanese Maple (Acer palmatum) Dissectum Nigrum ( Ever Red ), habit, growing in garden border, U. S. A
Japanese Maple (Acer palmatum) Dissectum Nigrum ( Ever Red ), habit, growing in garden border, U.S.A

European Holly (Ilex aquifolium) veteran tree, habit, with fruit, Northern Stiperstones, Shropshire, England, december

Common Lime (Tilia x europaea) habit, line of mature trees in morning mist, Woolverstone, Shotley Peninsula, Suffolk, England, november

Habit by Charles C. Stewart Habit by Charles C. Stewart
Habit by Charles C. Stewart. Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of Habit by Charles C. Stewart, at the Mason Theatre, 127 S. Broadway, showing a clock. Date 1937

Charles C. Stewarts Habit Charles C. Stewarts Habit
Charles C. Stewarts Habit. Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of Habit by Charles C. Stewart, at the Mason Theatre, 127 S. Broadway, showing a clock. Date 1937

Americas representative comedians, Murray and Mack creators of the laughing habit. Date c1906

Advertisement with silhouette for Scenic Fair
Advertisement for a Scenic Fair, showing the silhouette of a nun holding a flower

LA Valsainte Monastery
Carthusian monks entering the monastery of La Valsainte, Switzrland. Date: early 1940s

Monastic Carpenter
A Carthusian monk carpenter at work at the monastery of La Valsainte, Switzerland. Date: early 1940s

Belgian nuns and others, Adinkerke, Belgium, WW1
Belgian nuns and others walking along a road at Adinkerke, behind the Yser front in Belgium, during the First World War. Date: 1917

Tropical riding outfit, 1930
A tropical riding habit, for society types who require such get-ups for East Africa or suchlike with a terai, a wide-brimmed felt hat, typically with a double crown

Cycling replaces horseriding, 1895
Miss Diana(a novice): Oh Jack, I m certain this thing is going to shy at those horrid pigs! Do you mind leading it past?" Date: 1895

Arch Druid (Smith)
The Arch Druid in his judicial habit holds the peithynin, or elucidator, on which maxims are inscribed : the snake beside the altar-stone is a sacred beast. Date: BCE

ST. LOUIS: GATEWAY ARCH. Two nuns standing at the base of the Gateway Arch in St. Louis, Missouri. Photographed c1974

ANNE OF AUSTRIA (1601-1666). Queen Consort of France, 1643-1651. Anne praying to Saint Benoit with her sons, Louis (later Louis XIV) and Philippe (far left). Oil painting, 1646, by Jacques Stella

Goat Willow (Salix caprea) habit, growing in ditch beside arable fields, Bacton, Suffolk, England, june

Whitebark Pine (Pinus albicaulis) and Mountain Hemlock (Tsuga mertensiana) ancient habit, growing at 7000ft. (2200m), Crater Lake N.P. Cascade Mountains, Oregon, U.S.A. july

Large-leafed Lime (Tilia platyphyllos) habit, growing in limestone cliff woodland, Bled, Julian Alps, Slovenia, june

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"Habit: A Timeless Reflection of Devotion and Identity" In the world of art, the concept of "habit" goes beyond mere clothing. It delves into the realms of spirituality, tradition, and personal expression. From St. Teresa of Avila's serene gaze in her oil on canvas portrait to Saint Brigid of Ireland's humble demeanor captured through brushstrokes, these holy figures embody the essence of habit. But habits aren't limited to religious icons alone; they extend to everyday encounters with supernatural beings as well. Picture a woman raising her skirts fearlessly, daring to scare off the devil himself – an act that showcases how our they can empower us against adversity. Surprising as it may seem, even nuns have their moments outside convent walls. Imagine a nun gracefully gliding on a skateboard – an unexpected sight that reminds us that beneath their traditional garb lies individuals who embrace modernity while staying true to their calling. Throughout history, various artists have depicted monks engaged in different activities within monastic life. Ramon Llull's miniature from Breviculum Codex captures the solemnity and dedication found within these communities. On another note, St Bernard of Clairvaux might be known for his wisdom but even he had his share of lightheartedness - perhaps portrayed humorously as a drunk monk in some depictions. The daily routines followed by Carthusian monks are awe-inspiring; marching together at 2 am for matins reveals their unwavering commitment to prayer and discipline. Artworks like "Convent Thoughts" by an unknown artist or "Monk by the Sea" painted by Caspar David Friedrich evoke introspection and solitude often associated with those living in cloistered environments. However, not all nuns remain hidden behind veils; some boldly meet our gaze head-on. Their eyes reflect resilience and determination despite societal expectations or stereotypes imposed upon them.