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Stretching Collection (#9)

"Embracing the Freedom: Stretching Across Boundaries" The Wandering Albatross gracefully stretches its wings during a mesmerizing courtship display on Albatross Island

Background imageStretching Collection: Marriage a la Mode, Plate II, The Tete a Tete, illustration from Hogarth Restored

Marriage a la Mode, Plate II, The Tete a Tete, illustration from Hogarth Restored
STC451152 Marriage a la Mode, Plate II, The Tete a Tete, illustration from Hogarth Restored: The Whole Works of the celebrated William Hogarth, re-engraved by Thomas Cook, pub

Background imageStretching Collection: Firefighters in a strange uniform (colour litho)

Firefighters in a strange uniform (colour litho)
2808990 Firefighters in a strange uniform (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Firefighters in a strange uniform)

Background imageStretching Collection: Comic birthday postcard, Girl posting birthday card Date: 20th century

Comic birthday postcard, Girl posting birthday card Date: 20th century

Background imageStretching Collection: Hall Of Mirrors (b / w photo)

Hall Of Mirrors (b / w photo)
3096161 Hall Of Mirrors (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hall Of Mirrors)

Background imageStretching Collection: Various practical exercises using a rod (b / w photo)

Various practical exercises using a rod (b / w photo)
3097122 Various practical exercises using a rod (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Various practical exercises using a rod)

Background imageStretching Collection: A Puma / Cougar / Mountain Lion yawning and stretching at London Zoo in June 1925

A Puma / Cougar / Mountain Lion yawning and stretching at London Zoo in June 1925
3116188 A Puma / Cougar / Mountain Lion yawning and stretching at London Zoo in June 1925 (b/w photo) by Bond, Frederick William (1887-1942)

Background imageStretching Collection: Girls dancing in school play or ballet (b / w photo)

Girls dancing in school play or ballet (b / w photo)
3092913 Girls dancing in school play or ballet (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Girls dancing in school play or ballet)

Background imageStretching Collection: Deux danseuses, c. 1879 (pastel and gouache on paper)

Deux danseuses, c. 1879 (pastel and gouache on paper)
2647392 Deux danseuses, c.1879 (pastel and gouache on paper) by Degas, Edgar (1834-1917); 46x66.7 cm; Shelburne Museum, Vermont, USA; (add.info.: Two ballet girls)

Background imageStretching Collection: Comfort, from the Tipos Californianos series, 1850 (colour litho)

Comfort, from the Tipos Californianos series, 1850 (colour litho)
NYH182460 Comfort, from the Tipos Californianos series, 1850 (colour litho) by Ferran, Augustus or Augusto (fl.1850); Collection of the New-York Historical Society

Background imageStretching Collection: Cat and Kitten (w / c on plaster)

Cat and Kitten (w / c on plaster)
MAL85756 Cat and Kitten (w/c on plaster) by Burne-Jones, Edward Coley (1833-98); 36.8x41.9 cm; Mallett Gallery, London, UK; eMallett Gallery, London, UK; English, out of copyright

Background imageStretching Collection: Two Dancers; Deux Danseuses, (charcoal on tracing paper)

Two Dancers; Deux Danseuses, (charcoal on tracing paper)
655961 Two Dancers; Deux Danseuses, (charcoal on tracing paper) by Renoir, Pierre Auguste (1841-1919); 37x30 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Two Dancers; Deux Danseuses)

Background imageStretching Collection: Seated Nude; Nu Assis, 1911 (pastel and pencil on board)

Seated Nude; Nu Assis, 1911 (pastel and pencil on board)
653498 Seated Nude; Nu Assis, 1911 (pastel and pencil on board) by Rassenfosse, Armand (1862-1934); 44.2x34.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Seated Nude; Nu Assis)

Background imageStretching Collection: Bust of Woman; Buste de Femme, (charcoal and grey wash on paper)

Bust of Woman; Buste de Femme, (charcoal and grey wash on paper)
653350 Bust of Woman; Buste de Femme, (charcoal and grey wash on paper) by Degas, Edgar (1834-1917); 23x35 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Bust of Woman; Buste de Femme. Edgar Degas (1834-1917)

Background imageStretching Collection: An Afternoon Rest (oil on canvas)

An Afternoon Rest (oil on canvas)
1769788 An Afternoon Rest (oil on canvas) by Seignac, Guillaume (1870-1924); 65.4x99.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: An Afternoon Rest. Guillaume Seignac (1870-1924). Oil on canvas

Background imageStretching Collection: Dancers; Danseuses, c. 1896 (pastel on paper)

Dancers; Danseuses, c. 1896 (pastel on paper)
1767864 Dancers; Danseuses, c.1896 (pastel on paper) by Degas, Edgar (1834-1917); 51.1x40 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Dancers; Danseuses. Edgar Degas (1834-1917). Pastel on paper

Background imageStretching Collection: Male Act, Study for the Truth, c. 1901-02 (pencil & Indian ink on paper)

Male Act, Study for the Truth, c. 1901-02 (pencil & Indian ink on paper)
CH401117 Male Act, Study for the Truth, c.1901-02 (pencil & Indian ink on paper) by Hodler, Ferdinand (1853-1918); 33x20.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Mannlicher Akt)

Background imageStretching Collection: The Fountain des Lices in St, 1895 (oil on canvas)

The Fountain des Lices in St, 1895 (oil on canvas)
825245 The Fountain des Lices in St, 1895 (oil on canvas) by Signac, Paul (1863-1935); 65.8x82 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Fountain des Lices in St. Tropez; La Fontaine des Lices a St)

Background imageStretching Collection: Dancer Standing, in Profile; Danseuse Debout, de Profil, c

Dancer Standing, in Profile; Danseuse Debout, de Profil, c
825137 Dancer Standing, in Profile; Danseuse Debout, de Profil, c.1880 (pastel on tan paper laid down on board) by Degas, Edgar (1834-1917); 59.8x44.9 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageStretching Collection: Dancer, Arms Raised Behind the Head; Danseuse, les bras leves et ramenes derriere la tete

Dancer, Arms Raised Behind the Head; Danseuse, les bras leves et ramenes derriere la tete
1196339 Dancer, Arms Raised Behind the Head; Danseuse, les bras leves et ramenes derriere la tete, (charcoal and white chalk on paper) by Degas

Background imageStretching Collection: A Neopolitan Dancer, (oil on canvas)

A Neopolitan Dancer, (oil on canvas)
659912 A Neopolitan Dancer, (oil on canvas) by Burgess, John-Bagnold (1830-97); 66x48.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Neopolitan Dancer. John Bagnold Burgess (1830-1897). Oil on canvas

Background imageStretching Collection: Three Dancers in Bodysuits, with Raised Arms, (charcoal on joined tracing paper laid

Three Dancers in Bodysuits, with Raised Arms, (charcoal on joined tracing paper laid
988514 Three Dancers in Bodysuits, with Raised Arms, (charcoal on joined tracing paper laid down by the artist on boar) by Degas

Background imageStretching Collection: Evening Song, 1893 (oil on canvas)

Evening Song, 1893 (oil on canvas)
989740 Evening Song, 1893 (oil on canvas) by Clausen, George (1852-1944); 91x121 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Young blonde girl resting in a hayfield.); Photo eChristies Images; English

Background imageStretching Collection: Bather with spread arms, c. 1874-77 (pencil on paper)

Bather with spread arms, c. 1874-77 (pencil on paper)
CH416891 Bather with spread arms, c.1874-77 (pencil on paper) by Cezanne, Paul (1839-1906); 17x11.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Baigneur aux bras ecartes; ); Photo eChristies Images; French

Background imageStretching Collection: The Body Beautiful, Physical Culture for Women (b / w photo)

The Body Beautiful, Physical Culture for Women (b / w photo)
6009896 The Body Beautiful, Physical Culture for Women (b/w photo) by German Photographer (20th Century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration for The Body Beautiful)

Background imageStretching Collection: Wilton Williams Idea of Comfort, taking a bath

Wilton Williams Idea of Comfort, taking a bath
A lady looks the picture of relaxation following a steaming hot bath. One of a series of illustrations done for Comfort Soap in the 1920s by leading illustrators of the day. Date: c.1925

Background imageStretching Collection: Dancer front view, (black Conte crayon & pastel on toned paper)

Dancer front view, (black Conte crayon & pastel on toned paper)
5903271 Dancer front view, (black Contecrayon & pastel on toned paper) by Degas, Edgar (1834-1917); 31.1x23.9 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageStretching Collection: The Large Dancer, c. 1911 (bronze) (see also 440207-08)

The Large Dancer, c. 1911 (bronze) (see also 440207-08)
LMG440209 The Large Dancer, c.1911 (bronze) (see also 440207-08) by Rodin, Auguste (1840-1917); 69x21x33 cm; Leeds Museums and Galleries (Leeds Art Gallery)

Background imageStretching Collection: Reclining Woman, c. 1914 (pencil on paper) (b / w photo)

Reclining Woman, c. 1914 (pencil on paper) (b / w photo)
FFA145382 Reclining Woman, c.1914 (pencil on paper) (b/w photo) by Klimt, Gustav (1862-1918); 36.7x56 cm; Private Collection; Austrian, out of copyright

Background imageStretching Collection: The Borghese Gladiator, after Lysippos (fl. 370-310 BC) c. 100 BC (marble)

The Borghese Gladiator, after Lysippos (fl. 370-310 BC) c. 100 BC (marble)
XIR155406 The Borghese Gladiator, after Lysippos (fl.370-310 BC) c.100 BC (marble) by Agasias (1st century BC); height: 169 cm; Louvre, Paris

Background imageStretching Collection: Girls Playing Tennis, from Woodcuts in Line and Colours

Girls Playing Tennis, from Woodcuts in Line and Colours
STC194688 Girls Playing Tennis, from Woodcuts in Line and Colours, engraved by Lucien Pissarro (1863-1944) published London 1891 (woodcut) by Pissarro

Background imageStretching Collection: Italian Girl (w / c on paper)

Italian Girl (w / c on paper)
HTL94074 Italian Girl (w/c on paper) by Waterhouse, John William (1849-1917); 33x17.8 cm; Private Collection; By courtesy of Julian Hartnoll; English, out of copyright

Background imageStretching Collection: Morning, Noon, Night, published by Thomas McLean, London (coloured etching

Morning, Noon, Night, published by Thomas McLean, London (coloured etching
STC188366 Morning, Noon, Night, published by Thomas McLean, London (coloured etching) (see also 188367) by Heath, William (1795-1840); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English

Background imageStretching Collection: Leather tanning, from the Encyclopedia by Denis Diderot (1713-84), published c

Leather tanning, from the Encyclopedia by Denis Diderot (1713-84), published c
STC172396 Leather tanning, from the Encyclopedia by Denis Diderot (1713-84), published c.1770 (engraving) by Patte (fl.1762); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; French, out of copyright

Background imageStretching Collection: Large Arabesque, third state (bronze)

Large Arabesque, third state (bronze)
LEF219158 Large Arabesque, third state (bronze) by Degas, Edgar (1834-1917); height:43.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eLefevre Fine Art Ltd. London; French, out of copyright

Background imageStretching Collection: Stretch d for a work of eternity... plate 22 from

Stretch d for a work of eternity... plate 22 from
XYC256908 Stretch d for a work of eternity... plate 22 from The First Book of Urizen, 1794 (colour-printed relief etching with ink and w/c on paper) by Blake

Background imageStretching Collection: Chap: IV, Ages on ages roll d over him

Chap: IV, Ages on ages roll d over him
XYC256364 Chap: IV, Ages on ages roll d over him... plate 13 from The First Book of Urizen, 1794 (colour-printed relief etching with ink and w/c) by Blake

Background imageStretching Collection: The Rhine Maidens, from Siegfried and The Twilight of the Gods

The Rhine Maidens, from Siegfried and The Twilight of the Gods
ECD33209 The Rhine Maidens, from Siegfried and The Twilight of the Gods by Richard Wagner, 1911 by Rackham, Arthur (1867-1939); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Background imageStretching Collection: Stretches (b / w photo)

Stretches (b / w photo)
3643152 Stretches (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Stretches. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Background imageStretching Collection: The Botanist... a perilous quest (oil on canvas)

The Botanist... a perilous quest (oil on canvas)
2602020 The Botanist...a perilous quest (oil on canvas) by Ziermann, Carl (1850-81); 45.7x63.5 cm; Private Collection; Bourne Gallery, Reigate, Surrey; German, out of copyright

Background imageStretching Collection: Dancer at the Bar, 1884-88 (charcoal heightened with pastel on paper)

Dancer at the Bar, 1884-88 (charcoal heightened with pastel on paper)
CH429886 Dancer at the Bar, 1884-88 (charcoal heightened with pastel on paper) by Degas, Edgar (1834-1917); 104.1x75 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageStretching Collection: A Veiled or Yemen Chameleon stands on one leafy branch and reaches out towards another

A Veiled or Yemen Chameleon stands on one leafy branch and reaches out towards another
2967827 A Veiled or Yemen Chameleon stands on one leafy branch and reaches out towards another, London Zoo, June 1924 (b/w photo) by Bond

Background imageStretching Collection: A young Malayan Tapir with keeper at London Zoo, 18th October 1921 (b / w photo)

A young Malayan Tapir with keeper at London Zoo, 18th October 1921 (b / w photo)
1268699 A young Malayan Tapir with keeper at London Zoo, 18th October 1921 (b/w photo) by Bond, Frederick William (1887-1942); Zoological Society of London; (add.info)

Background imageStretching Collection: Workers making sheepskin rugs, c. 1861-62 (sepia photo) (see also 221845)

Workers making sheepskin rugs, c. 1861-62 (sepia photo) (see also 221845)
STC232992 Workers making sheepskin rugs, c.1861-62 (sepia photo) (see also 221845) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Background imageStretching Collection: Sioux Camp Scene, 1841 (w / c & ink on paper)

Sioux Camp Scene, 1841 (w / c & ink on paper)
PNP246132 Sioux Camp Scene, 1841 (w/c & ink on paper) by Catlin, George (1796-1872); Private Collection; Peter Newark Western Americana; American, out of copyright

Background imageStretching Collection: Study for the Finding of the Body of Bassanio

Study for the Finding of the Body of Bassanio
XYC283560 Study for the Finding of the Body of Bassanio, 1804 (graphite and pen & ink with wash on paper) by Fuseli, Henry (Fussli)

Background imageStretching Collection: Portrait of Jeanne Hebuterne (1898-1920) with her Left Arm Behind her Head (oil on canvas

Portrait of Jeanne Hebuterne (1898-1920) with her Left Arm Behind her Head (oil on canvas
BRN165315 Portrait of Jeanne Hebuterne (1898-1920) with her Left Arm Behind her Head (oil on canvas) by Modigliani, Amedeo (1884-1920); The Barnes Foundation, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania




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"Embracing the Freedom: Stretching Across Boundaries" The Wandering Albatross gracefully stretches its wings during a mesmerizing courtship display on Albatross Island, South Georgia, Antarctica. In Elizabethan London, men engage in morning stretching routines to prepare for a day of bustling activities and vibrant city life. Stone therapy enthusiasts find solace as they stretch their bodies, releasing tension and promoting relaxation through the ancient healing practice. Witness the sheer power and agility of a cheetah running at full speed, capturing every muscle stretch in sequence 1C. Two Northern Gannets share an intimate moment by touching beaks to greet each other with affectionate stretches on Heligoland island in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany. A young Grey Seal rests peacefully on the beach while stretching its body after an adventurous swim along the Lincolnshire Coast in England's Donna Nook. Marvel at the incredible strength of an African Elephant as it reaches up with its trunk to break off branches for feeding in Zimbabwe's Mana Pools National Park. With unwavering focus and balance, a young woman blindfolded finds equilibrium while stretching on a diving board – defying limits both physically and mentally. Find inner peace amidst nature's beauty as yoga practitioners indulge in meditation under the enchanting Full Moon on Male Atoll, Maldives – connecting mind, body, and soul. Unleashing their playful spirit, watch Jack Russell Terrier Dog donning a tutu joyfully stretch its limbs – reminding us that even our furry friends appreciate some flexibility. Ballet dancers exude elegance as they diligently exercise their bodies through graceful stretches.