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Spine Collection (#6)

"The Spine: The Gateway to Balance and Vitality" The spine, often referred to as the backbone of our body, plays a crucial role in maintaining our overall well-being

Background imageSpine Collection: Ballet dancer, illustration

Ballet dancer, illustration
Anatomy of a dancer, computer illustration. A man in a ballet pose with highlighted skeleton showing skeletal activity in ballet dancing

Background imageSpine Collection: Anatomy of a dancer, illustration

Anatomy of a dancer, illustration
Anatomy of a dancer, computer illustration. A human skeleton in a ballet pose showing skeletal activity in ballet dancing

Background imageSpine Collection: Jar depicting a man dancing wearing jaguar paraphernalia

Jar depicting a man dancing wearing jaguar paraphernalia
XBP351822 Jar depicting a man dancing wearing jaguar paraphernalia, found in a tomb at Altar de Sacrificios, Classic Maya (pottery) (see also 351823) by Mayan; height

Background imageSpine Collection: In the Scottish Highlands, 1853-1857 (oil on panel)

In the Scottish Highlands, 1853-1857 (oil on panel)
7140149 In the Scottish Highlands, 1853-1857 (oil on panel) by Cunaeus, Conradyn (1828-95); 51.9 x 70.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageSpine Collection: Our Lady of Nazare Church (Largo Nossa Senhora da Nazare). Our Lady of Sorrows. Portugal

Our Lady of Nazare Church (Largo Nossa Senhora da Nazare). Our Lady of Sorrows. Portugal
7135933 Our Lady of Nazare Church (Largo Nossa Senhora da Nazare). Our Lady of Sorrows. Portugal.; ePascal Deloche/Godong; out of copyright

Background imageSpine Collection: Still Life with Checked Tablecloth, 1915 (oil and graphite on canvas)

Still Life with Checked Tablecloth, 1915 (oil and graphite on canvas)
3472198 Still Life with Checked Tablecloth, 1915 (oil and graphite on canvas) by Gris, Juan (1887-1927); 116.5x89.2 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; Spanish, out of copyright

Background imageSpine Collection: Hedgehog, illustration from Historiae animalium by Conrad Gesner

Hedgehog, illustration from Historiae animalium by Conrad Gesner
GIA877023 Hedgehog, illustration from Historiae animalium by Conrad Gesner, 1555 (colour litho) by Swiss School, (16th century); Biblioteca Nazionale Braidense, Milan, Lombardy

Background imageSpine Collection: Ligaments of the human body (engraving)

Ligaments of the human body (engraving)
5216894 Ligaments of the human body (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ligaments of the human body)

Background imageSpine Collection: The Mourner, 1842 (oil on canvas)

The Mourner, 1842 (oil on canvas)
3743874 The Mourner, 1842 (oil on canvas) by Etty, William (1787-1849); 63.5x48.3 cm; Nottingham City Museums and Galleries (Nottingham Castle); eNottingham City Museums & Galleries; English

Background imageSpine Collection: William Blake, 1825 (graphite on paper)

William Blake, 1825 (graphite on paper)
5975982 William Blake, 1825 (graphite on paper) by Linnell, John (1792-1882); 17.9x11.5 cm; (add.info.: Pencil sketch of William Blake by his friend)

Background imageSpine Collection: View of the ceiling, 1720 (fresco)

View of the ceiling, 1720 (fresco)
5907273 View of the ceiling, 1720 (fresco) by Borremans, Guglielmo (1672-1744); Basilica of S. Maria Nova e S. Michele, Caltanissetta, Italy; Seat Archive/Alinari Archives

Background imageSpine Collection: The Carnival at Dusseldorf (engraving)

The Carnival at Dusseldorf (engraving)
1623876 The Carnival at Dusseldorf (engraving) by Bogle, William Lockhart (fl.1881); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Carnival at Dusseldorf)

Background imageSpine Collection: Bones of Extinct Animals found at Charing-Cross (engraving)

Bones of Extinct Animals found at Charing-Cross (engraving)
1624163 Bones of Extinct Animals found at Charing-Cross (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bones of Extinct Animals found at Charing-Cross)

Background imageSpine Collection: The Convent of St Bernard and the Avalanches (engraving)

The Convent of St Bernard and the Avalanches (engraving)
1617137 The Convent of St Bernard and the Avalanches (engraving) by Gilbert, John (1817-97) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Convent of St Bernard and the Avalanches)

Background imageSpine Collection: Acupuncture points along the spine and head, from Jing Guan Qi Zhi

Acupuncture points along the spine and head, from Jing Guan Qi Zhi
1123870 Acupuncture points along the spine and head, from Jing Guan Qi Zhi, The beginnings and ends of acupuncture points and channels, pub

Background imageSpine Collection: Treatment for Curvature of the Spine (engraving)

Treatment for Curvature of the Spine (engraving)
2799358 Treatment for Curvature of the Spine (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Treatment for Curvature of the Spine)

Background imageSpine Collection: Back massage (engraving)

Back massage (engraving)
3097159 Back massage (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Back massage. Using the thumbs to massage the spinal column from top to bottom)

Background imageSpine Collection: Front cover design, illustration from David Copperfield, 1914 (colour litho)

Front cover design, illustration from David Copperfield, 1914 (colour litho)
3037120 Front cover design, illustration from David Copperfield, 1914 (colour litho) by Blaikie, F. M. B. (fl.1906-14); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageSpine Collection: Oliver Cromwells boots, Farley, Hungerford Chapel (b / w photo)

Oliver Cromwells boots, Farley, Hungerford Chapel (b / w photo)
3106171 Oliver Cromwells boots, Farley, Hungerford Chapel (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Oliver Cromwells boots, Farley, Hungerford Chapel)

Background imageSpine Collection: Gutweed or grass kelp, Ulva intestinalis

Gutweed or grass kelp, Ulva intestinalis. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Laurent de Jussieus Dizionario delle Scienze Naturali, Dictionary of Natural Science, Florence

Background imageSpine Collection: The Brain and the Spinal Chord, from Exposition Anatomique de la Structure du Corps

The Brain and the Spinal Chord, from Exposition Anatomique de la Structure du Corps
CHT166645 The Brain and the Spinal Chord, from Exposition Anatomique de la Structure du Corps Humain, 1759 (mezzotint) by Gautier d Agoty

Background imageSpine Collection: 21. M. 1 Binding by Doves Bindery for the Kelmscott Chaucer, 1896 (pigskin)

21. M. 1 Binding by Doves Bindery for the Kelmscott Chaucer, 1896 (pigskin)
FIT69763 21.M.1 Binding by Doves Bindery for the Kelmscott Chaucer, 1896 (pigskin) by English School, (19th century); Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge, UK; eFitzwilliam Museum; English

Background imageSpine Collection: Parrot shrimp, Spirontocaris spinus

Parrot shrimp, Spirontocaris spinus (Spine backed shrimp; Cancer spinus). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by James Sowerby from The British Miscellany, or Coloured figures of new, rare

Background imageSpine Collection: Red-tailed boa skin, skeleton and spine

Red-tailed boa skin, skeleton and spine, Boa constrictor. (Le peau d un Serpent de Ceilan, une piece en grand, le squelette, epine exterieure)

Background imageSpine Collection: Tube flowered spine cactus, Echinocactus tubiflorus

Tube flowered spine cactus, Echinocactus tubiflorus. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after a botanical illustration by Walter Fitch from William Jackson Hookers Botanical Magazine, London, 1838

Background imageSpine Collection: Sea urchins and spines

Sea urchins and spines
Sea urchins, red 1, green 2, 5, yellow 6, brown 3, 4, and spines 7-11. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Friedrich Johann Bertuchs Bilderbuch fur Kinder (Picture Book for Children), Weimar, 1792

Background imageSpine Collection: Classical Subject (Venus, Cupid, and Psyche) (oil on board)

Classical Subject (Venus, Cupid, and Psyche) (oil on board)
3744008 Classical Subject (Venus, Cupid, and Psyche) (oil on board) by Frost, William Edward (1810-77); 17.8x20.3 cm; Nottingham City Museums and Galleries (Nottingham Castle)

Background imageSpine Collection: Study of a Half-Nude Figure (oil on canvas)

Study of a Half-Nude Figure (oil on canvas)
3743876 Study of a Half-Nude Figure (oil on canvas) by Etty, William (1787-1849); 54x35.6 cm; Nottingham City Museums and Galleries (Nottingham Castle); eNottingham City Museums & Galleries; English

Background imageSpine Collection: French elevate their position on the Devils Backbone

French elevate their position on the Devils Backbone
The 51st line and a company of the 7th battalion of chasseurs on foot advancing on the Devils Backbone. Date: 1865

Background imageSpine Collection: Nellie with her crutches (engraving)

Nellie with her crutches (engraving)
967823 Nellie with her crutches (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nellie with her crutches)

Background imageSpine Collection: Daphne by Alfred Vigny, lacquer by Jean Dunand (1877-1942)

Daphne by Alfred Vigny, lacquer by Jean Dunand (1877-1942)
CH438762 Daphne by Alfred Vigny, lacquer by Jean Dunand (1877-1942), 1924 (lacquered copper) by Schmied, Francois-Louis (1873-1941) (after); 30x24.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageSpine Collection: Man on horseback, exhibiting side view of pelvis (engraving)

Man on horseback, exhibiting side view of pelvis (engraving)
6001158 Man on horseback, exhibiting side view of pelvis (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Man on horseback, exhibiting side view of pelvis)

Background imageSpine Collection: Spinal diseases (engraving)

Spinal diseases (engraving)
5223909 Spinal diseases (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Spinal diseases. Illustration for The Family Doctor and Peoples Medical Adviser)

Background imageSpine Collection: Deep Muscular System of the Back of the Body, plate 10 of a complete course of anatomy

Deep Muscular System of the Back of the Body, plate 10 of a complete course of anatomy
STC97208 Deep Muscular System of the Back of the Body, plate 10 of a complete course of anatomy with text by Jadelot, engraved by the artist, pub

Background imageSpine Collection: Anatomical Study of the Human Skeleton, 1896 (chromolithograph)

Anatomical Study of the Human Skeleton, 1896 (chromolithograph)
2622453 Anatomical Study of the Human Skeleton, 1896 (chromolithograph) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Antique anatomical study of the human skeleton)

Background imageSpine Collection: Brain and Facial Nerves of the Human Head, 1913 (chromolithograph)

Brain and Facial Nerves of the Human Head, 1913 (chromolithograph)
2622110 Brain and Facial Nerves of the Human Head, 1913 (chromolithograph) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vintage anatomical study of the male human head)

Background imageSpine Collection: Back to the good old times (colour litho)

Back to the good old times (colour litho)
3642821 Back to the good old times (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Back to the good old times. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Background imageSpine Collection: Temporary Lateral Curvature of the Spine in a Normal Child, Child Sitting Erect

Temporary Lateral Curvature of the Spine in a Normal Child, Child Sitting Erect
3633313 Temporary Lateral Curvature of the Spine in a Normal Child, Child Sitting Erect, Lateral Curvature of the Spine (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Background imageSpine Collection: Spine design, 1910 (colour litho)

Spine design, 1910 (colour litho)
2920256 Spine design, 1910 (colour litho) by Schonberg, Johann Nepomuk (1780-1863); Private Collection; (add.info.: Last of the Mohicans published by Collins 1910 J Schonberg (20th century)

Background imageSpine Collection: Anatomical figure, from Tabulae Anatomicae, Rome, 1788 (engraving)

Anatomical figure, from Tabulae Anatomicae, Rome, 1788 (engraving)
CHT235080 Anatomical figure, from Tabulae Anatomicae, Rome, 1788 (engraving) by Cortona, Pietro da (Berrettini) (1596-1669); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Background imageSpine Collection: Jacket cover from a Baedeker guide to Russia, published 1914 (b / w photo)

Jacket cover from a Baedeker guide to Russia, published 1914 (b / w photo)
TRV230466 Jacket cover from a Baedeker guide to Russia, published 1914 (b/w photo) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; eTravellers Club; English, out of copyright

Background imageSpine Collection: Some physical defects that parents should look out for in the growing child (litho)

Some physical defects that parents should look out for in the growing child (litho)
5995596 Some physical defects that parents should look out for in the growing child (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageSpine Collection: Vintage Anatomical Print of the Human Skeleton, 1912 (screen print)

Vintage Anatomical Print of the Human Skeleton, 1912 (screen print)
3034948 Vintage Anatomical Print of the Human Skeleton, 1912 (screen print) by American School, (20th century); (add.info.: Vintage anatomical print of the human skeleton; screen print)

Background imageSpine Collection: Uneven shoulders and spinal curvature (colour litho)

Uneven shoulders and spinal curvature (colour litho)
3622571 Uneven shoulders and spinal curvature (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Uneven shoulders and spinal curvature)




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"The Spine: The Gateway to Balance and Vitality" The spine, often referred to as the backbone of our body, plays a crucial role in maintaining our overall well-being. Just like the intricate network of chakras and nervous system that run along its length, it serves as a conduit for energy flow and communication within our body. If we were to visualize this incredible system, a diagram of the human brain and spinal column would reveal an awe-inspiring connection between mind and body, and is through this complex web that signals are transmitted, allowing us to move, feel sensations, and even experience emotions. In exploring alternative healing methods such as stone therapy, we discover how certain stones can be placed on specific points along the spine to restore balance within our energetic centers. This ancient practice reminds us of the profound influence our spine has on our overall health. Nature itself showcases the significance of this vital structure. Take for instance the Green Tree Python found in Cairns, Far North Queensland – its graceful movements highlight both strength and flexibility which mirror those required by a healthy spine. Advancements in medical technology have allowed us to delve deeper into understanding spinal health. A full-body scan or an MRI scan reveals intricate details about any potential issues or abnormalities present within this essential part of our anatomy. Looking back at history brings forth intriguing stories like Calots spinal surgery performed during the 19th century. This groundbreaking procedure paved the way for modern surgical techniques aimed at relieving pain caused by various spinal conditions. Art too has captured glimpses of fascination with spines throughout time. "The Blackbird Song, " painted around 1908 by an unknown artist on canvas depicts mysterious allure surrounding these interconnected bones that support us every day. Medical imaging continues to amaze with color MRI scans showcasing organs like kidneys and liver nestled against their protective bony backdrop – reminding us once again how intricately intertwined each element is within our bodies' design.