Bodily Collection

Rubinstein Plays Piano
ANTON RUBINSTEIN over-enthusiastic pianist plays a tune. So caught up in his performance he is lifted bodily from the stool, long hair & coat-tails flying

The Eve of Marriage, Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho)
2804900 The Eve of Marriage, Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho) by Caran d Ache (Emmanuel Poire) (1858-1909) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Eve of Marriage)

Birds shitting on the head of a bald man snoozing on a bench (colour litho)
3641566 Birds shitting on the head of a bald man snoozing on a bench (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Boasting (engraving)
6026969 Boasting (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Boasting. Illustration for The Universal Self-Instructor and Manual of General Reference)

Rope Dancer at Venice (engraving)
1092825 Rope Dancer at Venice (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rope Dancer at Venice)

Race of Women in Wurtemberg (engraving)
1092824 Race of Women in Wurtemberg (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Race of Women in Wurtemberg)

Tophams Great Feat (engraving)
1092820 Tophams Great Feat (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tophams Great Feat)

A "Fistic Encounter. "(engraving)
1092818 A " Fistic Encounter." (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A " Fistic Encounter." Illustration for Wonders of Bodily Strength)

Comic postcard, Two women discuss illness Date: 20th century

Two girls in nursery, one sitting on potty (b / w photo)
3093264 Two girls in nursery, one sitting on potty (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Two girls in nursery, one sitting on potty)

An English Lady practising with the Bow and Arrow, Early part of Nineteenth Century (engraving)
1092830 An English Lady practising with the Bow and Arrow, Early part of Nineteenth Century (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Caboclos of Brazil Shooting (engraving)
1092829 The Caboclos of Brazil Shooting (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Caboclos of Brazil Shooting)

Throwing the Stone in Appenzell (engraving)
1092819 Throwing the Stone in Appenzell (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Throwing the Stone in Appenzell)

Skating Races in Holland (engraving)
1092828 Skating Races in Holland (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Skating Races in Holland)

Two Minds With But A Single Thought (colour litho)
3641572 Two Minds With But A Single Thought (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Two Minds With But A Single Thought)

Joy (engraving)
6026961 Joy (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Joy. Illustration for The Universal Self-Instructor and Manual of General Reference)

Baby playing with bubbles (b / w photo)
3091211 Baby playing with bubbles (b/w photo) by Italian Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Baby playing with bubbles. Postcard, early 20th century)

French Archer of the Middle Ages (engraving)
1092833 French Archer of the Middle Ages (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: French Archer of the Middle Ages)

Fire Arrows (engraving)
1092831 Fire Arrows (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fire Arrows. Illustration for Wonders of Bodily Strength and Skill by Guillaume Depping)

Floridians fighting while swimming, 1539 (engraving)
1092826 Floridians fighting while swimming, 1539 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Floridians fighting while swimming, 1539)

Cleopatra, by H Rider Haggard (engraving)
1595943 Cleopatra, by H Rider Haggard (engraving) by Woodville, Richard Caton II (1856-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cleopatra, by H Rider Haggard)

Child eating a slice of bread (b / w photo)
3091165 Child eating a slice of bread (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Child eating a slice of bread)

Venetian Games in the Middle Ages (engraving)
1092822 Venetian Games in the Middle Ages (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Venetian Games in the Middle Ages)

Bell Ringers at Seville (engraving)
1092817 Bell Ringers at Seville (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bell Ringers at Seville)

Hunting by Torchlight in Kentucky (engraving)
1092835 Hunting by Torchlight in Kentucky (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hunting by Torchlight in Kentucky)

English Archer of the Middle Ages (engraving)
1092832 English Archer of the Middle Ages (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: English Archer of the Middle Ages)

Battle on Stilts at Namur, Eighteenth Century (engraving)
1092827 Battle on Stilts at Namur, Eighteenth Century (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Battle on Stilts at Namur, Eighteenth Century)

Malice (engraving)
6026967 Malice (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Malice. Illustration for The Universal Self-Instructor and Manual of General Reference)

Cleopatra, by H Rider Haggard (engraving)
1626152 Cleopatra, by H Rider Haggard (engraving) by Woodville, Richard Caton II (1856-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cleopatra, by H Rider Haggard)

Fishing with the Javelin (engraving)
1092834 Fishing with the Javelin (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fishing with the Javelin)

Throwing the Hammer in Scotland (engraving)
1092821 Throwing the Hammer in Scotland (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Throwing the Hammer in Scotland)

A Story from Froissart (engraving)
1092823 A Story from Froissart (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Story from Froissart)

SANTORIOS BALANCE
Italian physician Santorio, believing that health is related to bodily intake and excretion, takes his meals on a balance to measure the increase of his body weight Date: 1561 - 1626

Bloodletting Abraham Bosse 17th Century Blood-letting
Bloodletting, after the 17th century work by Abraham Bosse. Bloodletting or blood-letting the withdrawal of blood from a patient to prevent or cure illness and disease

Human heart
Illustration of a human heart - top of a layered anatomical fold-out in a medical book. Date: c.1900

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"Bodily Expressions: From Music to Medicine, Laughter to Lamentation" Rubinstein Plays Piano: The enchanting melodies flow from his fingertips, as the maestro's body becomes one with the music. The Eve of Marriage, Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho): A humorous depiction of pre-wedding jitters, where bodily gestures reveal both excitement and nervousness. Draining fluid from a Hydrocele of the Scrotum: An intriguing medical illustration showcasing a delicate procedure that aims to relieve discomfort and restore bodily balance. Birds shitting on the head of a bald man snoozing on a bench (colour litho): A comical scene captured in vibrant colors, reminding us that even our bodies are not immune to nature's mischievous pranks. Boasting (engraving): With exaggerated poses and animated expressions, this engraving captures the essence of human vanity through bodily language. Rope Dancer at Venice (engraving): Suspended in mid-air, defying gravity with every graceful movement, this performer's body tells stories of strength and agility. Race of Women in Wurtemberg (engraving): In an exhilarating display of athleticism and determination, women push their bodies to the limit during this thrilling competition. Tophams Great Feat (engraving): Witness an astonishing physical achievement as Topham showcases his incredible strength by lifting heavy objects with ease - a testament to what our bodies can accomplish when pushed beyond limits. A "Fistic Encounter. " (engraving): Two opponents engage in an intense boxing match; their clenched fists and strained muscles showcase both aggression and skill within their battling bodies. Comic postcard - Two women discuss illness Date: 20th century.