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Males Collection (#94)

"Males: A Tapestry of Strength, Compassion

Background imageMales Collection: Tea-Water Delivery

Tea-Water Delivery
A man with a yoke over his neck (right) delivers water while others gather around a horse-drawn wagon loaded down with a large barrel to purchase water, late 1700s. (Kean Collection/Getty Images)

Background imageMales Collection: Reservoir At Reade & Centre Streets

Reservoir At Reade & Centre Streets
Pedestrians walk past the Reservoir at Reade & Centre streets, New York, New York, 1866. (Kean Collection/Getty Images)

Background imageMales Collection: View Of Manhattan Reservoir

View Of Manhattan Reservoir
Pedestrians and carriages travel past the Manhattan Reservoir on Chambers Street near Centre Street, January 1882. (Kean Collection/Getty Images)

Background imageMales Collection: Getting Water At A Spring

Getting Water At A Spring
A man and woman load water from a spring into a barrel mounted on a horse-drawn wagon, New York, New York, 1700s. Original caption reads New Yorks Primitive Source of Water-Supply--the Spring

Background imageMales Collection: Draw Well

Draw Well
A man operates a draw well while a women waits for a turn, New York, New York, 1700s. (Kean Collection/Getty Images)

Background imageMales Collection: Entertaining At A Party

Entertaining At A Party
At a crowded party, several guests gather around a man who plays the piano, mid 1800s. (Kean Collection/Getty Images)

Background imageMales Collection: Evening Prayers

Evening Prayers
Two children kneel to pray while a woman sitting in a wicker chair holds an open book in her lap and watches them, mid 1800s. (Kean Collection/Getty Images)

Background imageMales Collection: Reading The Evening Newspaper

Reading The Evening Newspaper
A man reads a newspaper while his wife watches their children play, mid 1800s. (Kean Collection/Getty Images)

Background imageMales Collection: Country Store

Country Store
An illustration of a man sitting in a rocking chair reading a newspaper while another man leans against a door and smokes a pipe in a county store, circa 1890s. (Photo by Kean Collection/Getty Images)

Background imageMales Collection: Farmers Harvest Indian Corn

Farmers Harvest Indian Corn
American farmers bundle stalks of Indian corn during autumn harvest in a cornfield, 1863. (Photo by Kean Collection/Getty Images)

Background imageMales Collection: Farmer Husks Corn On Cornfield

Farmer Husks Corn On Cornfield
An American farmer sits on an overturned basket in a cornfield and husks corn during harvest season, 1850s. (Photo by Kean Collection/Getty Images)

Background imageMales Collection: Visiting An Asian Merchant

Visiting An Asian Merchant
Engraving shows a American man in light-colored suit as he talks to an Asian shopkeeper in a dark robe, early 1880s. Both men sit on benches in sunlit store full of Asian artifacts

Background imageMales Collection: A Scene From Longfellows Evangeline

A Scene From Longfellows Evangeline
Engraving illustrates a scene from Henry Wadsworth Longfellows Evangeline in which the two separated lovers, Evangeline and Gabriel

Background imageMales Collection: The Somnamblist

The Somnamblist
Engraving of a woman dressed a nightgown who sleepwalks with her eyes open as a man stands by and holds his hands over his face, mid to late 1800s

Background imageMales Collection: An Arab Merchant At Tlemcen, Algeria

An Arab Merchant At Tlemcen, Algeria
An engraved illustration shows a merchant astride his horse in a marketplace, his rifle over his shoulder, a lamb tucked under his arm, and some fowl over his saddle, Tlemcen, Algeria, late 1800s

Background imageMales Collection: Whaling Ship

Whaling Ship
Whaling boats attack a whale with gun harpoons. (Photo by Kean Collection/Getty Images)

Background imageMales Collection: Illustrations Of British Emigrants to Canada

Illustrations Of British Emigrants to Canada
Composite illustration of Britsh emigrants en route from Liverpool, England to Canada, published in the Illustrated London News, November 15, 1884. (Kean Collection/Getty Images)

Background imageMales Collection: Apache War Dress

Apache War Dress
An engraving of two Apache Indians wearing warm weather war dress. (Photo by Kean Collection/Getty Images)

Background imageMales Collection: Sharecropper Plays The Banjo In The Field

Sharecropper Plays The Banjo In The Field
A group of African American farm workers gather around a worker sitting on a bale of cotton singing and playing banjo in a cotton field, Southern U.S. 19th Century

Background imageMales Collection: Home Of John Randolph

Home Of John Randolph
Engraving of Roanoke, the country home of American politician John Randolph (1773 - 1833), Virginia. (Kean Collection/Getty Images)

Background imageMales Collection: Hoe Rotary Press

Hoe Rotary Press
Engraving of the Hoe rotary press. (Photo by Kean Collection/Getty Images)

Background imageMales Collection: American Settlers

American Settlers
Illustration of American settlers herding cattle by a river. (Photo by Kean Collection/Getty Images)

Background imageMales Collection: Cabral Taking Possession Of Brazil

Cabral Taking Possession Of Brazil
An engraving of Portuguese navigator and explorer Pedro Alvares Cabral (1467 -1526) landing at Terra da Vera Cruz, Brazil and coming ashore to claim it for Portugal, April 23, 1500

Background imageMales Collection: Colonists Burn Stamps

Colonists Burn Stamps
American colonists burn tax stamps as a protest against the British Stamp Act, New York, November 1, 1765. (Photo by Kean Collection/Getty Images)

Background imageMales Collection: Jesuit Missionaries Among Indians

Jesuit Missionaries Among Indians
Illustration of Jesuit religious missionaries preaching to American Indian tribal members around a campfire, drawing by Wm. L. Shepard, circa 1650. (Kean Collection/Getty Images)

Background imageMales Collection: Interior Of The Fairmont Water Works

Interior Of The Fairmont Water Works
Well-dressed people tour the inside of the Fairmont Water Works and examine its water wheel and pump system, Phildelphia, Pennsylvania, 1853. (Kean Collection/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Background imageMales Collection: Blockade At Grand Crossing During The Pullman Strike

Blockade At Grand Crossing During The Pullman Strike
Illustration of strikers performing a blockade at the Grand Crossing, near the outskirts of Chicago, during the Pullman strike, July 26, 1894. (Photo by Kean Collection/Getty Images)

Background imageMales Collection: Portrait Of Wampanoag Leader

Portrait Of Wampanoag Leader
Engraved portrait of a Wampanoag Indian leader resting in a forest, late 17th Century. (Engraving by Kean Collection/Getty Images)

Background imageMales Collection: Last Passover In Egypt

Last Passover In Egypt
This print shows people as they gather around a table for the last Passover meal before the Jewish exodus out of Egypt, 1440 BCE. (Kean Collection/Getty Images)

Background imageMales Collection: Workers Pull A Cart

Workers Pull A Cart
A group of workers pull a wheeled cart towards a stone staircase while an ibis watches. (Kean Collection/Getty Images)

Background imageMales Collection: Drawing Bad Blood

Drawing Bad Blood
A doctor draws blood from a wealth patients arm, 17th century. Blood-letting was one of the most common treatments for all illness until it was shown to actually be detrimental to the health of

Background imageMales Collection: Hun Troops In Battle At Chalons

Hun Troops In Battle At Chalons
Huns, under the command of Attila (406 - 453), ride into battle armed with fierce expressions backed by spears and maces, Chalons, France, 451

Background imageMales Collection: Victorious Hun Forces

Victorious Hun Forces
Following a battle victory, Hun troops, under the command of Attila (406 - 453), ride across a plain with female captives and decapitated male heads on their spears, 440s

Background imageMales Collection: Exterior View Of Central Park Reservoir

Exterior View Of Central Park Reservoir
View of the Central Park Reservoir as several people walk nearby, New York, New York, 1862. (Kean Collection/Getty Images)

Background imageMales Collection: Balance-Pole Well

Balance-Pole Well
Two women operate a balance-pole well on a farm in order to fill their buckets with water, New York, New York, 1700s. (Kean Collection/Getty Images)

Background imageMales Collection: Pony Express Rider

Pony Express Rider
Engraved illustration of a Pony Express rider in the United States Wild West, circa 1860s. (Photo by Kean Collection/Getty Images)

Background imageMales Collection: Reading For The Family

Reading For The Family
A man reads to his extended family, who sit around a table and listen, mid 1800s. (Kean Collection/Getty Images)

Background imageMales Collection: A Family Reading Together

A Family Reading Together
A woman reads to a girl while a man sits nearby with an open book on his lap and a boy spins a globe in the background, mid 1800s. (Kean Collection/Getty Images)

Background imageMales Collection: A Childs First Steps

A Childs First Steps
An infant, with help from his father, walks across the floor towards his mother while his brothers and sisters watch, mid 1800s. (Kean Collection/Getty Images)

Background imageMales Collection: Comparing Weapons

Comparing Weapons
Two men, one with a bow and arrows, the other with an ax and spear, compare weapons while a third man bandages the leg on one of them. (Kean Collection/Getty Images)

Background imageMales Collection: Making Flints

Making Flints
During the Stone Age, a group of men hammer at rock in order to manufacture flints, Stone Age. (Kean Collection/Getty Images)

Background imageMales Collection: The First Potter

The First Potter
A man sculpts a pot while nearby teo boys gather twigs for the fire, Bronze Age. The original caption reads The First Potter. (Kean Collection/Getty Images)

Background imageMales Collection: Curing The Sick With Serpents

Curing The Sick With Serpents
A man performs a snake-handling ritual over the bed of a patient while several other watch, engraving is dated 1806. Original caption reads A Saadi, or Egyptian quack

Background imageMales Collection: Balcony Scene

Balcony Scene
Illustration of the balcony scene from William Shakespeares Romeo and Juliet shows the two title characters as they lean in for a kiss while Romeo stands on a rope ladder

Background imageMales Collection: Woman Being Tried For Witchcraft In Court

Woman Being Tried For Witchcraft In Court
Engraving depicting a woman in handcuffs being tried for witchcraft in a courtroom during the mid-17th century. (Photo by Kean Collection/Getty Images)

Background imageMales Collection: Interior Of Tunnel In California Gold Mine

Interior Of Tunnel In California Gold Mine
Interior of a tunnel of a gold mine during the California Gold Rush era, circa 1849. (Photo by Kean Collection/Getty Images)

Background imageMales Collection: Miners During The California Gold Rush

Miners During The California Gold Rush
Miners travelling to find new diggings during the California Gold Rush era, 1849. (Photo by Kean Collection/Getty Images)

Background imageMales Collection: Farmer Loads Corn Into Corn Husking Machine

Farmer Loads Corn Into Corn Husking Machine
An American farmer loads corn into a corn husking machine, early to mid 1880s. (Photo by Kean Collection/Getty Images)




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"Males: A Tapestry of Strength, Compassion, and Resilience" From the divine melodies composed by Franz Liszt at 30 years of age to Pope Francis presiding over Easter Holy Mass in St. Peter's Square, they have left an indelible mark on history. Just as Jesus healed the sick with unwavering love and Jack Dempsey captivated audiences with his boxing prowess, men have displayed their extraordinary capabilities. In the Gorbals area of Glasgow, two young boys strolled along a street in 1948, embodying both innocence and tenacity amidst challenging circumstances. Similarly, Leonard Bernstein's musical genius soared as he conducted symphonies that stirred souls. The synchronized strength exhibited by a crew team rowing exemplifies not only physical prowess but also teamwork and determination. And who can forget Ludwig Van Beethoven? His compositions continue to resonate through time, touching hearts across generations. Prague's Old Town Square Christmas Market viewed from the Astronomical Clock evokes memories of joyous celebrations shared by families worldwide. Meanwhile, "Choosing the Red and White Roses in the Temple Garden" fresco reminds us that even in moments of decision-making or sacrifice like those depicted in 1910 artwork - men possess wisdom beyond measure. Yet history also reveals darker chapters; Benito Mussolini's portrait serves as a stark reminder of power misused for personal gain. Nevertheless, it is essential to acknowledge that every man walking through backstreets carries stories untold - tales woven into the fabric of society. Males encompass multitudes - they are creators and leaders; they inspire change while embracing tradition. Their journeys intertwine with ours on this intricate tapestry called life – each thread contributing its unique hue to our collective narrative. Let us celebrate males for their triumphs and learn from their mistakes; let us recognize their complexities without succumbing to stereotypes or generalizations. For within each male lies a story waiting to be heard, a potential waiting to be unleashed.