Hand In Jacket Collection

Portrait de M. Victor Hugo, 1879. Creator: Leon Joseph Florentin Bonnat
Portrait de M. Victor Hugo, 1879

George Canning, c1810, (c1884). Creator: Unknown
George Canning, c1810, (c1884). George Canning (1770-1827) British Tory educated at Eton College and Christ Church, Oxford

Hardenberg, Rev. ca. 1860-1865. Creator: Unknown
Hardenberg, Rev. ca. 1860-1865

Portrait of Ormbsy McKnight Mitchel (1809-62) (litho)
KW254647 Portrait of Ormbsy McKnight Mitchel (1809-62) (litho) by Chappel, Alonzo (1828-87) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Napoleon (1769-1821) in his Study (oil on canvas) (detail of 35473)
AGN209219 Napoleon (1769-1821) in his Study (oil on canvas) (detail of 35473) by Delaroche, Hippolyte (Paul) (1797-1856); Private Collection; Photo eAgnew s, London; French, out of copyright

Portrait of a Young Man; Portrait d un Jeune Homme, 1793 (oil on canvas)
827674 Portrait of a Young Man; Portrait d un Jeune Homme, 1793 (oil on canvas) by David, Jacques Louis (1748-1825); 73.4x59 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Portrait of Colonel William Forward, M. P. three-quarter Length
652139 Portrait of Colonel William Forward, M.P. three-quarter Length, in a Red Coat and Waistcoat and White Stock, by a Stone Archway, a Landscape Beyond, (oil on canvas) by Jervas

Napoleon (1769-1821) in his Study (oil on canvas)
AGN35473 Napoleon (1769-1821) in his Study (oil on canvas) by Delaroche, Hippolyte (Paul) (1797-1856); Private Collection; Photo eAgnew s, London; French, out of copyright

Major General George B. McClellan and his wife, published by Anthony
NYH258301 Major General George B. McClellan and his wife, published by Anthonys Stereoscopic Views, c.1861-65 (b/w photo) by E. & H.T

A Bearded Old Man, wearing a brown Coat and russet Hat, 1651 (oil on canvas)
990149 A Bearded Old Man, wearing a brown Coat and russet Hat, 1651 (oil on canvas) by Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn (1606-69); 77.5x66.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Bearded Old Man)

Portrait of Tsar Alexander II (oil on canvas)
1195690 Portrait of Tsar Alexander II (oil on canvas) by Rizzoni, Paul (Pavel) Antonovich (1823-1913); 94.2x75 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Rizzoni)

Portrait of a Man, alleged to be Pierre-Paul Roger-Collard (black lead
989603 Portrait of a Man, alleged to be Pierre-Paul Roger-Collard (black lead, black and white chalk, on light brown paper) by Girodet de Roucy-Trioson

Portrait of a Gentleman, half-length, Wearing a Grey Jacket (oil on canvas)
827784 Portrait of a Gentleman, half-length, Wearing a Grey Jacket (oil on canvas) by Tocque, Louis M. (1696-1772) (circle of); 80x64 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait of a Gentleman)

Portrait of a Gentleman, Aged 37, Three-Quarter Length, in a Blue Coat and a Brown Cloak
824247 Portrait of a Gentleman, Aged 37, Three-Quarter Length, in a Blue Coat and a Brown Cloak, with a House in the Style of Smith of Warwick in the Background, 1710 (oil on canvas) by Gibson

Portrait of Charles Cotesworth Pinckney (1746-1825) (litho)
KW254752 Portrait of Charles Cotesworth Pinckney (1746-1825) (litho) by Chappel, Alonzo (1828-87) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: American statesman and a signer of the U.S)

Napoleon I (1769-1821) in the Palais Royal Received by the President of the Tribunal
XIR53759 Napoleon I (1769-1821) in the Palais Royal Received by the President of the Tribunal and Refusing the Plans of Percier or Fontaine, 1807 (oil on canvas) by Blondel

Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821) as Lieutenant Colonel of the 1st Battalion of Corsica
XIR34896 Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821) as Lieutenant Colonel of the 1st Battalion of Corsica, 1834 (oil on canvas) by Philippoteaux, Felix (c.1815-84); 80x65 cm; Chateau de Versailles

Charles, 2nd Earl Grey, engraved by J. Cochran, from National Portrait Gallery
KW274221 Charles, 2nd Earl Grey, engraved by J. Cochran, from National Portrait Gallery, volume III, published c.1835 (litho) by Lawrence

Portrait of General James Shield (litho)
KW254635 Portrait of General James Shield (litho) by Chappel, Alonzo (1828-87) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Union General during the American Civil War; ); Ken Welsh; American

Portrait of Stephen Arnold Douglas (1813-61) (litho)
KW254667 Portrait of Stephen Arnold Douglas (1813-61) (litho) by Chappel, Alonzo (1828-87) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Portrait of John J. Crittenden (1786-1863) (litho)
KW254666 Portrait of John J. Crittenden (1786-1863) (litho) by Chappel, Alonzo (1828-87) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Portrait of Henry Wager Halleck (1815-72)
KW254639 Portrait of Henry Wager Halleck (1815-72) by Chappel, Alonzo (1828-87) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: US Army officer, scholar)

Portrait of General George Henry Thomas (1816-70) (litho)
KW254610 Portrait of General George Henry Thomas (1816-70) (litho) by Nast, Thomas (1840-1902) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Napoleon (1769-1821) in Fontainebleau, 1846 (oil on canvas)
XKH144530 Napoleon (1769-1821) in Fontainebleau, 1846 (oil on canvas) by Delaroche, Hippolyte (Paul) (1797-1856); 81x65 cm; Hamburger Kunsthalle, Hamburg, Germany; French, out of copyright

For sale as Licensed Images

Choose your image, Select your licence and Download the media

"Hand in Jacket: A Symbol of Power and Prestige" Throughout history, the iconic pose of placing one's hand inside a jacket has been associated with individuals who exude power, intellect, and authority. This captivating gesture has been captured by various artists and photographers, immortalizing notable figures from different eras. One such depiction dates back to around 1810 when George Canning, a prominent British statesman, adopted this pose for his portrait. The unknown creator skillfully portrayed Canning's confidence and influence through this simple yet commanding gesture. Fast forward to the mid-19th century when Hon. James Mitchell Ashley of Ohio took center stage as both an editor of Dispatch and Governor of the Territory of Montana. An unknown artist captured Ashley in this timeless pose around 1860-1865, emphasizing his leadership qualities and political prowess. Reverend Hardenberg also found himself immortalized in a similar manner during the same period. Though little is known about him or the artist behind it, this portrait showcases Hardenberg as a man of wisdom and spiritual guidance. The allure of the hand-in-jacket pose even extended beyond real-life personalities. Ormbsy McKnight Mitchel became subject to lithography that highlighted his intellectual brilliance using Napoleon Bonaparte's famous stance as inspiration. Another intriguing portrayal hails from 1793 when an unidentified artist painted "Portrait d'un Jeune Homme. " This enigmatic young man gazes confidently at us while adopting this powerful posture - leaving us wondering about his story. Colonel William Forward M. P. , too, embraced this symbolic gesture for his three-quarter length portrait. Painted with meticulous detail by an anonymous artist, Forward radiates authority befitting a military leader turned politician. Napoleon Bonaparte himself was no stranger to having his likeness captured in oil on canvas multiple times throughout history.