Tattoo Collection (#51)

1827 Nukahiva Marquesas tattooed warrior
Early Lithographic print by Carl Brodtmann from " Dr. Shinz, Naturgeschichte und Abbilldungen des Menschen der verschiedenen" 1827, with later hand colouring

1811 Nukahiva Marquesas tattooed warriors
Copperplate print ca 1811 from the seventh volume of F.J. Bertuchs " Bilderbuch Fuer Kinder" with contemporary hand colouring. Two Marquesas warriors with traditional tribal tattoos

1827 Nukahiva Marquesas tattooed man
Early Lithographic print by Carl Brodtmann from " Dr. Shinz, Naturgeschichte und Abbilldungen des Menschen der verschiedenen" 1827, with later hand colouring

Silent Film Still: Pirates

Florida natives preparing for battle, 1500s
Timucua chiefs ceremony for victory before battle with neighboring tribes, Florida, 1500s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 1591 Theodore DeBry engraving of a painting by LeMoyne

Changing of the Guard at Edinburgh Castle, Edinburgh, Scotland

Sand-filled mould - Metalworking
A factory worker slides a sand-filled mould into position beneath an industrial molten-metal dispensing machine. The man has a tattoo on his forearm which reads True = Love and Mam = Dad

The Torchlight Parade by C. E. Turner
The famous Torchlight Parade revived at Aldershot Tattoo and performed by the 3rd Battalion of the Grenadier Guards, the 1st Battalion of the Irish Guards and the 2nd Battalion of the Queens Regiment

Colombian Artillery - Bogota
Colombian horse-drawn Artillery - Bogota, Colombia

The Butterfly, by Bevan Petman
An attractive young lady admiring a butterfly tattoo on her shoulder

Norman Mailer / Morgan
NORMAN MAILER American novelist

Flemish Giant Rabbit - in studio showing identifying tattoo in ear
LA-4679 Flemish Giant Rabbit - in studio showing identifying tattoo in ear. Jean Michel Labat Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Detail of camel tattoos, Bikaner Desert Festival, Rajasthan state, India, Asia

Womans hands decorated with henna, Rajasthan, India

Aztec Natives
Aztec natives as the Spanish Conquistadors found them

MAORI KING
The Maori King, Tawhiao, with an intricate tattoo design on his face

Mohave Americans
Two warriors and a squaw of the Mohave people : all wear elaborate tattoos covering the greater part of their bodies

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"The Art of Tattoo: A Timeless Expression of Identity and Culture" Step into the world of tattoos, where history is etched onto the skin. From military traditions to stunning works of art, tattoos have captured our fascination throughout time. Intricate designs adorn bodies in a symphony of ink. One such masterpiece was created by Mr. Sutherland Macdonald of Jermyn Street, showcasing his skill and creativity in every stroke. The tattooed Victorian lady from 1897 stands as a testament to the boldness and individuality that they can bring. Not limited to one gender, Frank de Burgh proudly displayed his tattooed body in 1897, challenging societal norms with each glance he received. Meanwhile, the Torchlight Tattoo held at Nottingham Market Place brought together Robin Hood Rifles in a mesmerizing display of unity and pride. Traveling across continents, we find ourselves captivated by Maori Chieftains adorned with intricate tribal patterns in New Zealand. Their tattoos tell stories passed down through generations—a visual language connecting them to their ancestors. Even royalty has been touched by this ancient art form; Prince George's visit to Japan in 1881 saw him embracing Japanese culture through an exquisite tattoo design on his own body—an unexpected twist for a future king. Tattooing is not merely a trend but an age-old custom deeply rooted within societies worldwide and has transcended time and borders—leaving its mark on cultures from all corners of the globe. From shaman masks found on Queen Charlotte Islands in British Columbia to traditional Japanese designs dating back to the early 1900s—tattoos have become symbols representing personal beliefs, cultural heritage, or simply acts of self-expression. As fireworks illuminate Edinburgh's night sky during its annual festival celebration—a spectacle akin to vibrant ink spreading across flesh—we are reminded that tattoos continue to evolve alongside us humans. They remain an ever-present reminder that we are all walking canvases, each with a unique story to tell.