Skin Collection (#3)

Rose hip tea, dried rose hips -Rosa canina-

Picture No. 11014082
Cat - Sphynx Date:

Skin layers, SEM

Young man
MODEL RELEASED. Young Man. He is nineteen years old

Blood vessel. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a section through a blood vessel in the skin. The vessel contains red blood cells (erythrocytes, red). Magnification unknown

Mans arms
MODEL RELEASED. Mans arm. Nude man flexing his biceps muscle

Skin surface, SEM
Skin surface. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of squamous cells on the surface of the skin. These are flat, keratinised

Poster advertising Cooks Pure Toilet Soaps. Ed. Cook Ltd, East London

Jp Kemble / Timon Athens
JOHN PHILIP KEMBLE Popular actor and theatre manager, seen here in the role of Timon of Athens, Act 4, Scene 3

Common Octopus UK marine
PM-8795 Common OCTOPUS UK Octopus vulgaris Pat Morris Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Burchell's / Common / Plains Zebra - Close up of zebra coat
LA-654 Burchell's / Common / Plains Zebra - Close up of zebra coat Africa Equus burchelli Jean Michel Labat Please note that prints are personal display purposes only

Reticulated Giraffe - close-up skin
LA-1482 Reticulated Giraffe - close-up skin Giraffa camelopardalis reticulata Jean Michel Labat Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Advert / Cleavers Soap
Cleavers Soap - One touch of nature makes the whole world kin, one touch of Cleavers cleans the whole worlds skin!

Darwins Pigeons
Charles Darwin gave his personal collection on pigeons to the Museum in 1867 and 1868, as part of a bigger collection of domestic birds including ducks, chickens and even cararies

After the Bathe, Henry Scott Tuke (1858-1929)
Oil on canvas, Newlyn School, late 19th century / early 20th century. Portrait of a nude adolescent boy drying himself with towel

Three banded armadillo {Tolypeutes tricinctus} in defensive ball. Captive, UK

Mongo tribesman and wife, Belgian Congo, Central Africa
Mongo tribesman and his wife in the forest, Belgian Congo (now Democratic Republic of the Congo), Central Africa. Date: 1922

Two Girls of the Nuer Tribe - Sudan
Two Girls (sisters?) of the Nuer Tribe - Sudan. Date: circa 1910s

Chad - Cupping - Indigenous medicinal practise
Chad, Central Africa - Cupping - Indigenous medicinal practise. Cupping therapy is an ancient form of alternative medicine in which a local suction is created on the skin; practitioners believe this

beautiful girl
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beautiful girl
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beautiful girl
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portrait of an attractive girl
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portrait of an attractive girl
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portrait of an attractive girl
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The Risen Christ, 1490. Creator: Bramantino
The Risen Christ, 1490.

Adam and Eve, 1531. Creator: Hans Baldung
Adam and Eve, 1531.

Galatea, 1896. Creator: Gustave Moreau
Galatea, 1896. From the myth of Polyphemus and Galathea. The scene recreates the theme of beauty and the beast, a symbol of woman as the embodiment of a beauty that is beyond man's reach.

Dead Christ With Joseph Of Arimathea And Nicodemus (Sepulcrum Christi), c1494-98. Creator: Perugino
Dead Christ With Joseph Of Arimathea And Nicodemus (Sepulcrum Christi), c1494-98. Joseph of Arimathea looks on contemplatively as a tearful Nicodemus supports Christ's lifeless body on a stone

wet and beautiful
engin akyurt

Black Rhino Endangered
Carlo Kaminski

Black Rhino Charging
Carlo Kaminski

Polkadots Giraffe Head
Al Barizi

Lavinia
Enis Onur

Nude In Cube
Little Dean

The Nude After Matisse
Little Dean

Hip Stretching Nude
Little Dean

Back Stretching Yoga
Little Dean

Resting Nude
Little Dean

Morning Nude Up From Bed
Little Dean

Sitting Nude In Nude
Little Dean

Leaning Nude
Little Dean

Psoriasis
5855398 Psoriasis; (add.info.: Varieties of the autoimmune skin disease Psoriasis. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving by John Pass from John Wilkes "Encyclopedia Londinensis, " J)

"The Hottentot Man." Khoisan man of South Africa wearing animal skin and carrying a bow and arrow
5856476 "The Hottentot Man." Khoisan man of South Africa wearing animal skin and carrying a bow and arrow.; (add.info)

Koisan woman of South Africa in full dress wearing animal skin cape; beaded belt, bracelet, hat and necklace
5856475 Koisan woman of South Africa in full dress wearing animal skin cape; beaded belt, bracelet, hat and necklace.; (add.info)

An engraving depicting Leamington Hospital for diseases of the skin, 19th century
5310618 An engraving depicting Leamington Hospital for diseases of the skin, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1870); Universal History Archive/UIG

The removal of hair from a goat's skin
5309980 The removal of hair from a goat's skin; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the removal of hair from a goat's skin after it has been soaking in the lime pit for about 5 weeks)

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"Skin: A Canvas of Diversity and Resilience" Our skin, like a ballerina's back, gracefully embraces our bodies with its delicate yet strong presence. It tells the story of our journey through life, bearing witness to every scar and mark that shapes us. Just as a nude man stands vulnerable and exposed, our skin acts as a shield against the outside world. It protects us from harsh elements while allowing us to feel the gentle touch of love and warmth. Even animals possess fascinating skin adaptations. Take the Shar Pei puppy on an ironing board; its wrinkled folds symbolize uniqueness and remind us that beauty comes in all forms. From a man's body to naked mole rats surviving in dry areas of North East Africa, our skin adapts to different environments, and is both resilient and adaptable, reflecting nature's ability to thrive even in challenging circumstances. The ostrich legs & feet showcase how diverse species have evolved their own unique coverings. Just like Native American Indian buffalo hunters under the White Wolf Ski, we too rely on our skin for survival - protecting ourselves from harm while embracing traditions passed down through generations. Witnessing creatures such as tarantulas leaving their moulting or observing Sphynx cats at pet shows reminds us that beneath the surface lies vulnerability waiting to shed old layers for growth and renewal. Whether it be a dog's brush coat or microscopic details captured by SEM imaging of Culex mosquitoes, each glimpse into different skins reveals intricate patterns designed by nature itself. In this vast tapestry of life, let us celebrate "skin" not just as an outer covering but also as a testament to resilience, diversity, adaptation - reminding us that we are all beautifully connected through this common thread called humanity.