Skin Collection (page 4)

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)

Neckinger Mills tannery
5309979 Neckinger Mills tannery; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Neckinger Mills tannery, Bermondsey. Tanning is the process of treating skins and hides of animals to produce leather)

North American Indian painting, early 20th century. Painting on moose skin by Shoshone, Katsikodi
534841 North American Indian painting, early 20th century. Painting on moose skin by Shoshone, Katsikodi, showing Buffalo hunt. In centre Shoshone perform Sun Dance; Universal History Archive/UIG

Currier shaving animal hides with a knife to make leather for shoes, boots, saddles, bookbindings, etc
FLO4577805 Currier shaving animal hides with a knife to make leather for shoes, boots, saddles, bookbindings, etc. Handcoloured woodcut engraving from The Book of English Trades

The removal of hair from a goat's skin
5311846 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)

A Forest Demon
5311812 A Forest Demon; (add.info.: Woodcut engraving depicting a Forest Demon, supposed to have been captured in Germany in 1531, and reported to exist in the forests around Salzburg and Hamburg)

The flensing of a whale
5311798 The flensing of a whale; (add.info.: Woodcut engraving depicting the flensing - the slicing of skin or fat from a whale. Dated 16th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

A Russian military raft using ox skins as floats, 1850
3330756 A Russian military raft using ox skins as floats, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a Russian military raft using ox skins as floats. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Tribe of the Timucua Indians, 1591 (engraving)
2435429 Tribe of the Timucua Indians, 1591 (engraving) by Bry, Theodor de (1528-98); (add.info.: History. USA. Tribe of the timucuan indians: chief with his wife)

Advertisement for Beetham's Glycerine and Cucumber Emollient Milk
5310035 Advertisement for Beetham's Glycerine and Cucumber Emollient Milk; (add.info.: Advertisement for Beetham's Glycerine and Cucumber Emollient Milk for preserving)

Female Nude, 1917 (pastel on paper)
1195166 Female Nude, 1917 (pastel on paper) by Levy-Dhurmer, Lucien (1865-1953); 92x65.8 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christie's Images

Chukchi family, c1810 (engraving)
2086322 Chukchi family, c1810 (engraving) by Gallina, Gallo (1796-1874); (add.info.: Coll. Part. Geography. Russia. A Chukchi family. Woman breastfeeding. Engraving by G)

The softening of cured kid skin
5311851 The softening of cured kid skin; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the softening of cured kid skin. Dated 19th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

The removal of hair from a goat's skin
5311849 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)

Advertisement for Cuticura soap, manufactured by the Potter Drug and Chemical company
5308903 Advertisement for Cuticura soap, manufactured by the Potter Drug and Chemical company, is an antibacterial medicated soap, 19th century; (add.info.: Advertisement for Cuticura soap)

Advertisement for Pears Soap claiming to be able to keep skin young and beautiful, 19th century
5308922 Advertisement for Pears Soap claiming to be able to keep skin young and beautiful, 19th century; (add.info.: Advertisement for Pears Soap claiming to be able to keep skin young and beautiful)

Scenes from Eilat #46
Tal Paz-Fridman

Measles
5855402 Measles; (add.info.: Measles, Rubeola vulgaris and R. nigra. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving by John Pass from John Wilkes "Encyclopedia Londinensis, " J)

Purple spots and rose rash
5855400 Purple spots and rose rash; (add.info.: Skin diseases: Purple spots, Purpura simplex and P. haemorrhagica and rose rash, Exanthesis roseola)

Psoriasis
5855396 Psoriasis; (add.info.: Skin diseases: Prurigo nodularis and Psoriasis varieties. (Lepriasis is an obsolete term for psoriasis and leprosy)

The Love Books of Ovid: Come, learn from me how to impart a dazzling whiteness to your skin (colour litho)
5224212 The Love Books of Ovid: Come, learn from me how to impart a dazzling whiteness to your skin (colour litho) by Bosschere, Jean de (1878-1953); Private Collection; (add.info.: Come)

A woman of Terra del Fuego, South America, carrying a baby on her back
5856472 A woman of Terra del Fuego, South America, carrying a baby on her back.; (add.info.: "A Female Savage of Terra del Fuego." A woman of Terra del Fuego, South America)

A Lirong warrior of the Baram District, Sarawak, Borneo, Malaysia. His coat was made of goat skin
3033730 A Lirong warrior of the Baram District, Sarawak, Borneo, Malaysia. His coat was made of goat skin and his shield covered with human hair obtained from his enemies

A native of Borneo in war costume. After a 19th century photograph. From Customs of The World, published c.1913
3033735 A native of Borneo in war costume. After a 19th century photograph. From Customs of The World, published c.1913.; Private Collection

A Maori Chief from New Zealand. The tattoo on his face is not quite complete
3033718 A Maori Chief from New Zealand. The tattoo on his face is not quite complete, but the grooves in the skin produced by the peculiar method of Maori tattooing are very distinct

The Voyeur and Her Bather, (oil on canvasboard)
822998 The Voyeur and Her Bather, (oil on canvasboard) by Shinn, Everett (1876-1953); 24.8x34.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Voyeur and Her Bather. Everett Shinn (1876-1953)

Skin diseases of infants
5855399 Skin diseases of infants; (add.info.: Red gum or Strophulus, a skin disease affecting infants, and Lichen simplex, a thickening of the skin after pruritus)

Scalp and skin diseases
5855397 Scalp and skin diseases; (add.info.: Scalp diseases Porrigo crustacea and P. furfuracea, and skin diseases Ecthyma vulgaris and E)

Scarlet fever
5855393 Scarlet fever; (add.info.: Scarlet fever, Rosalia simplex and R. paristhmitica. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving by John Pass from John Wilkes "Encyclopedia Londinensis)

Sycosis
5855392 Sycosis; (add.info.: Sycosis barbae and Sycosis capilli, chronic inflammation of the hair follicles, especially of the beard and head)

Impetigo
5855391 Impetigo; (add.info.: Contagious skin diseases impetigo and rhypia. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving by John Pass from John Wilkes "Encyclopedia Londinensis, " J)

Advertisement for glycerine and cucumber to be used as a sun salve, 19th century
5308920 Advertisement for glycerine and cucumber to be used as a sun salve, 19th century; (add.info.: Advertisement for glycerine and cucumber to be used as a sun salve)

The splitting of sheepskin
5311847 The splitting of sheepskin; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the splitting of sheepskin to produce skiver. Dated 19th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

The process of tanning goat skins
5311845 The process of tanning goat skins; (add.info.: Woodblock engraving depicting the process of tanning goat skins in a sumach solution)

Advertisement for Pordre d'Amour
5310006 Advertisement for Pordre d'Amour; (add.info.: Advertisement for Pordre d'Amour, a toilet powder used to beautify and soften skin. Dated 19th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

An engraving depicting an Egyptian water sellers with skin and ceramic bottles, 19th century
5311191 An engraving depicting an Egyptian water sellers with skin and ceramic bottles, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1851); Universal History Archive/UIG

Human finger 1, magnified 2, epidermis 3, magnified 4, scales 5, magnified skin 6, and human blood 7, serum 8
FLO4574028 Human finger 1, magnified 2, epidermis 3, magnified 4, scales 5, magnified skin 6, and human blood 7, serum 8, and salt crystals in blood 9 under the microscope

Olive Is Her Name
Jan Slotboom

Seaside #23
Tal Paz-Fridman

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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.