Shirtless Collection (#8)

Marble statue of Apollo Citharoedus, from Frigidarium of Baths of Faustina at Miletus, Turkey
Roman civilization, 2nd-3rd century A.D. Marble statue of Apollo Citharoedus. From the Frigidarium, Baths of Faustina, Miletus, Turkey

Gold-plated silver statuette of a Ramesside king offering Maat, goddess of truth and order of the world
Egyptian civilization, New Kingdom. Gold-plated silver statuette of a Ramesside king offering Maat, goddess of truth and order of the world, 1300-1100 b.C. Detail

Limestone, alabaster and rock crystal statue of seated scribe, Old Kingdom
Egyptian civilization, Old Kingdom. Limestone, alabaster and rock crystal statue of seated scribe, height 53.7 cm

Beni-Hasan Necropolis. Tomb of Amenemhat, detail: mural paintings depicting hunting scenes and country life
Egypt - Beni-Hasan Necropolis. Tomb of Amenemhat. Detail: mural paintings depicting hunting scenes and country life. Middle Kingdom

Mexico, American Indian from Acapulco, from facsimile of Codex Tudela, manuscript, 1553
Manuscript, Mexico, 16th century. Facsimile of the Codex Tudela, 1553. American Indian from Acapulco

Marble sculptural group known as Galatian suicide or Ludovisi Gaul killing himself and his wife
Roman civilization, 1st century b.C. Marble sculptural group known as Galatian suicide or Ludovisi Gaul killing himself and his wife. Copy from a Greek bronze original. Detail: Gaul

Marble head of Agrippa, husband of Julia, daugther of Emperor Augustus, From Gabes, Detail
Roman civilization, 1st century b.C.-1st century A.D. Marble head of Agrippa, husband of Julia, daugther of Emperor Augustus. From Gabes. Detail

Fresco depicting sleeping Maenad, from House of Citharist, Pompei, Italy
Roman civilization, 1st century A.D. Fresco depicting sleeping Maenad. From the House of the Citharist, Pompei, Italy

Mosaic depicting Venus talking to Mercury from Gightis, Boughrara, Tunisia
Roman civilization, 3rd century A.D. Mosaic depicting Venus talking to Mercury. From Gightis, Boughrara, Tunisia

Marble statue of wounded Gaul, Roman copy of Pergamon school original
Greek civilization, 3rd century b.C. Marble statue of wounded Gaul. Roman copy of a Pergamon school original, part of the Stoa built by Attalus II on the Acropolis of Athens after his victory over

Votive slab in triangular form with Jupiter Dolichenus, Apollo, Minerva, Diana and Syriac Juno, from Hungary
Roman civilization, 4th century A.D. Votive slab in triangular form with Jupiter Dolichenus, Apollo, Minerva, Diana and Syriac Juno. From Hungary

Statue of Asclepius
Greek civilization. Statue of Asclepius (Asklepios or Aesculapius), from Epidaurus

Stele depicting fight between dog and cat, Relief from Kerameikos necropolis in Athens, Greece, detail
Greek Civilization, 6th century b.C. Stele depicting a fight between a dog and a cat, 510 b.C. Relief from the Kerameikos necropolis in Athens, Greece. Detail, a man with a cat on a leash

Granite statue of Setka, son of Didufri, as seated scribe, from Abu-Rsh
Egyptian civilization, Old Kingdom, Dynasty IV. Granite statue of Setka, son of Didufri, as a seated scribe. From Abu-Rsh

Marble statue of Zeus from Gaza
Roman civilization, 2nd century A.D. Marble statue of Zeus from Gaza

Magic spells from the Book of the Dead, papyrus
Egyptian civilization, Late Period, 1070-332 b.C. Magic spells from the Book of the Dead. Papyrus

Egypt, Thebes, Luxor, Valley of the Kings, Tomb of Horemheb, Mural painting depicting Horemheb between goddess Isis
Egypt - Ancient Thebes (UNESCO World Heritage List, 1979) - Luxor - Valley of the Kings - Tomb of Horemheb, New Kingdom, Dynasty XVIII

Figurine of Neith, warrior goddess worshipped at Sais, Asyut and the Nile delta
Egyptian civilization. Figurine of Neith, warrior goddess worshipped at Sais, Asyut and the Nile delta

Woman carrying bucket of water, detail, from Pompei, Fresco
Roman civilization, 1st century b.C. Woman carrying a bucket of water. Fresco from Pompei. Detail

Plate, hunting and fishing in the marsh. Replica of fresco from Thebes, Tomb of Menna by Nina M
Nina M. Davies (1881-1965), " Ancient Egyptian Painting", Chicago, 1936. Plate: hunting and fishing in the marsh. Replica of fresco from Thebes, Tomb of Menna, Dynasty XVIII, New Kingdom

Marble sarcophagus, Relief depicting Prometheus myth, Detail, faces of Neptune and Amphitrite, From Arles
Roman civilization, 4th century. Marble sarcophagus. Relief depicting Prometheus myth. From Arles. Detail: faces of Neptune and Amphitrite

Latin warrior statue
Latins civilization, 4th century b.C. Latin warrior

Polychrome terracotta statue depicting Zeus kidnapping Ganymede
Greek civilization, 4th century b.C. Polychrome terracotta statue depicting Zeus kidnapping Ganymede

Bronze statue of praying man, from Orvieto, Umbria Region, Italy
Etruscan civilization, 4th-3rd century b.C. Bronze statue of praying man. From Orvieto, Umbria Region, Italy

Cast sculpture of Apollo from Corinth, known as Kouros of Tenea, detail
Greek civilization, 5th century b.C. Cast sculpture of Apollo from Corinth, known as Kouros of Tenea. Detail

Christian sarcophagus, detail of side relief depicting baptism
Roman civilization, 3rd century A.D. Christian sarcophagus. Detail of side relief depicting baptism

Statue of Pharaoh Neferhotep I. Microgabbro, from El Fayum
Egyptian civilization, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty XVIII. Statue of Pharaoh Neferhotep I. Microgabbro, h. 35 cm. From El Fayum

History of Exploration, Portable sugar grinder From Journey to historic and picturesque Brazil by Jean Baptiste Debret
History of Exploration, 19th century, Brazil. Portable sugar grinder. From Journey to historic and picturesque Brazil of Jean Baptiste Debret, 1834

Italy, Coldirodi, Saint JeRome
Jusepe de Ribera (Lo Spagnoletto, 1591-1652), Saint Jerome

Italy, Tuscany, sansepolcro, Resurrection
Piero della Francesca (ca. 1415-1492), The Resurrection, fresco

Native Indian with parrot from Map of Panama, 1744
Cartography, 17th century. Map of Panama, 1744. Detail: Native Indian with a parrot

Italy, Coldirodi, Saint Sebastian and Devout Women
Michele Rocca (ca. 1666-1751), Saint Sebastian and the Devout Women

Tahiti, Nave Nave Mahana (Delightful Days)
Paul Gauguin (1848-1903), Nave Nave Mahana (Delightful Days), 1896, oil on canvas

Italy, Turin, Kitchen of heads
Unknown Flemish Painter (16th century), The Kitchen of Heads

Italy, Arion on Dolphin
Salvator Rosa (1615-1673), Arion on the Dolphin

Polynesia, Tahiti fishermen, engraving, 1880
Polynesia, 19th century. Tahiti fishermen, 1880. Engraving

Italy, Fishermen, 1929-35
Carlo CarrA

Canada, History of Exploration, Daily life in tribe from Manners of American Savages, by Joseph-Francois Lafitau, 1724
History of Exploration, Canada, 18th century. Daily life in a tribe. Engraving from Manners of the American Savages, by Joseph-Francois Lafitau, 1724

Bust of a Woman (Study for Le Madamoiselles d Avignon), 1907
Pablo Picasso (1881-1973), Bust of a Woman (Study for Le Madamoiselles d Avignon), 1907

Poland, Warsaw, Cover of Katerina Ismailova by Dmitrij (or Dmitri Dmitrevic) Shostakovich
Dmitrij or Dmitri Dmitrevic Shostakovich (1906-1975), Katerina Ismailova, cover

Group schist statue of Hathor and Psamtik, from Saqqara
Egyptian civilization, Late Period, Dynasty XXVI. Schist sculptural group of Hathor and Psamtik. From Saqqara. Detail

Marble sculpture group portraying Cupid and Psyche
Roman civilization. Marble sculpture group portraying Cupid and Psyche

King Sesostris I with the God Ptah from Karnak, the tomb of Sesostris I, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty XII
Egyptian civilization, Middle Kingdom, Dinasty XII. King Sesostris I with the God Pyah. From Karnak, the tomb of Sesostris I

Italy, Turin, Bust of Queen Egyptian art, 3rd century B.C. Hellenistic period, Reign of Ptolemy II, Museo Egizio (Egyptian Museum)

Fresco reproduction from Bonampak, Music scene (room 1), detail
Maya Civilization, Mexico, 9th century A.D. - Fresco reproduction from Bonampak - Music scene (room 1). Detail

Red-figure pottery, Vessel depicting arrival of athlete at Olympic Games, 480 b. c
Greek civilization, 5th century b.C. Red-figure pottery. Vessel depicting arrival of athlete at Olympic Games, 480 b.C

Bronze ex-voto depicting Imhotep, architect of pyramids of Giza
Egyptian civilization, Late Period. Bronze ex-voto depicting Imhotep, architect of the pyramids of Giza, in a deified image of the 8th century b.C

Wooden statue of Ahmes Nefertari, wife of Amenhotep I, from Deir el-Medina, detail, the bust, New Kingdom, Dynasty XIX
Egyptian civilization, New Kingdom, Dynasty XIX. Wooden statue of Ahmes Nefertari, wife of Amenhotep I, from Deir el-Medina. Detail, the bust

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"Unveiling the Essence of Masculinity: A Shirtless Journey through Time and Culture" From the iconic Jack Dempsey Boxing Poster to Maurice Toussaint's powerful colonial recruitment advertisement, shirtlessness has long been a symbol of strength and resilience. In the Maldives, a couple strolls along the pristine beach, their bare torsos basking in the warm sun as they embrace freedom and love. Meanwhile, an engraving from Milan captures the essence of passion in ballet, showcasing a shirtless dancer adorned with intricate costumes for "Il noce di Benevento. " Across borders in France, Vaslav Nijinsky mesmerizes audiences with his graceful movements in Claude Debussy's L'Apres Midi d'un Faune - his bare chest reflecting vulnerability and artistic expression. Shirtlessness transcends time as we delve into history; boys at a German summer camp bond over shared experiences while embracing their youthful energy without inhibitions. Edward Windsor Kemble's drawing "The Bamboula" transports us to 1885 New Orleans where shirtless figures celebrate life through dance amidst cultural diversity. Not limited to leisurely pursuits, even soldiers find solace by streams after battles fought bravely. In 1920s America, boxing emerges as an Olympic sport; united under one flag, Team USA showcases their sculpted physiques that embody dedication and discipline. Yet not all instances are about physicality alone - laughter knows no boundaries when it comes to joyous moments shared among friends or strangers alike. A bare-chested man exudes contagious happiness that resonates beyond appearances. Finally, we find ourselves immersed in nature's wonders at Princeville Queens Baths on Kauai Island. Here lies a sanctuary where individuals connect with both themselves and Mother Earth – stripped down emotionally and physically. Through these diverse snapshots across time and cultures, we witness how going they are be more than just exposing skin.