Muscular Collection (#5)

Orpheus (oil on canvas)
XIR234109 Orpheus (oil on canvas) by Savinio, Alberto (Chirico, Andrea de) (1891-1952); Musee d'Art Moderne de la Ville de Paris, Paris, France

Humanity Against Evil, 1908 (marble)
868276 Humanity Against Evil, 1908 (marble) by Cellini, Gaetano (1875-1937); Galleria Nazionale d'Arte Moderna e Contemporanea, Rome, Lazio

The Laocoon Group, c. 25 BC (marble)
SBL426303 The Laocoon Group, c.25 BC (marble) by Greek school, (1st century BC); Vatican Museums and Galleries, Vatican City; (add.info.: Laocoon was a Trojan priest, he broke his oath of celibacy)

Boxer
Jørgen Wicklow

Raising of the Cross, central panel, c. 1610-11 (oil on panel)
2635522 Raising of the Cross, central panel, c.1610-11 (oil on panel) by Rubens, Peter Paul (1577-1640); Onze Lieve Vrouwkerk, Antwerp Cathedral, Belgium; © Art in Flanders

Raising of the Cross, c. 1610-11 (oil on panel)
715413 Raising of the Cross, c.1610-11 (oil on panel) by Rubens, Peter Paul (1577-1640); Onze Lieve Vrouwkerk, Antwerp Cathedral, Belgium

Richard III, 1787 (oil on canvas)
7305702 Richard III, 1787 (oil on canvas) by Abildgaard, Nicolai Abraham (1743-1809); 38x28 cm; Nasjonalmuseet, Oslo, Norway; (add.info)

Boxing boy
Zeqiang Wang

Lady Fighter
Lisdiyanto Suhardjo

Basket street
Juan José

The Apollo Belvedere from the Vatican his left hand resting on the tree trunk aroun... ca. 1510-27
The Apollo Belvedere from the Vatican his left hand resting on the tree trunk around which coils a python, ca. 1510-27

Diomedes, bust and shoulders, 1790-1800. Creator: Johann Heinrich Wilhelm Tischbein
Diomedes, bust and shoulders, 1790-1800

Power house mechanic working on steam pump c. 1920 (coloured photo)
7286044 Power house mechanic working on steam pump c.1920 (coloured photo) by Hine, Lewis Wickes (1874-1940); Private Collection; (add.info)

close-up of a power house mechanic working on steam pump c. 1920 (photo)
7286036 close-up of a power house mechanic working on steam pump c.1920 (photo) by Hine, Lewis Wickes (1874-1940); Private Collection; (add.info)

Factory worker at the Paragon Rubber Company, Massachusetts. 1936 (b / w photo)
875298 Factory worker at the Paragon Rubber Company, Massachusetts. 1936 (b/w photo) by Hine, Lewis Wickes (1874-1940); Private Collection; (add.info)

Death of the Strong Wicked Man, illustration from The Grave by Robert Blair
1785950 Death of the Strong Wicked Man, illustration from The Grave by Robert Blair, engraved by Louis Schiavonetti (hand-coloured etching) (see also 1785949-52) by Blake

Healthy skin keeps him on the job c. 1944
7265328 Healthy skin keeps him on the job c.1944 by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Federal Security Agency - U.S)

A Male Nude Pulled by Another Male, (pencil and brown ink on brown paper)
658726 A Male Nude Pulled by Another Male, (pencil and brown ink on brown paper) by Gericault, Theodore (1791-1824); 12.6x19.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Male Nude Pulled by Another Male)

Achilles sacrificing his hair for Patroclus, 1800-5 (pen and ink wash on paper)
903194 Achilles sacrificing his hair for Patroclus, 1800-5 (pen and ink wash on paper) by Fuseli, Henry (Fussli, Johann Heinrich) (1741-1825); Kunsthaus, Zurich

Madawaska-Acadian Light-Heavy, 1940 (oil on masonite)
985308 Madawaska-Acadian Light-Heavy, 1940 (oil on masonite) by Hartley, Marsden (1877-1943); 101.6x76.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Madawaska-Acadian Light-Heavy)

Study of Figures for a Narrative Scene (black chalk on paper) (recto) (for verso see 191764)
BAL191767 Study of Figures for a Narrative Scene (black chalk on paper) (recto) (for verso see 191764) by Buonarroti, Michelangelo (1475-1564); British Museum, London

Joseph and Potiphars Wife (oil on canvas)
862741 Joseph and Potiphars Wife (oil on canvas) by Bassetti, Marcantonio (1586-1630) (studio of); 119.2x154.7 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images

Regular check ups keep him on the job c. 1944
7265414 Regular check ups keep him on the job c.1944 by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Doctor with Stethoscope performs a medical check-up Federal Security Agency)

DDE-90039478
White-tailed Deer, buck with harvest moon rising, Texas, USA. Date: 07/05/2013

DDE-90039473
White-tailed Deer (Odocoileus virginianus) male in habitat, Texas, USA. Date: 07/05/2013

DDE-90039469
White-tailed Deer (Odocoileus virginianus) male in habitat, Texas, USA. Date: 07/05/2013

DDE-90039468
White-tailed Deer (Odocoileus virginianus) male in habitat, Texas, USA. Date: 07/05/2013

DDE-90039467
White-tailed Deer (Odocoileus virginianus) male in habitat, Texas, USA. Date: 07/05/2013

dance with the invisible man. a ballerina on punts does by moving her bent arms
Alexandr

Predatoress. ballerina on pointe shoes leaning forward looks through crossed arms
Alexandr

the final time. the ballerina, standing on one knee and leaning forward, spread her arms up
Alexandr

per aspera ad astra. ballerina on pointe shoes in the deflection tends upwards
Alexandr

Hercules wrestling with Antaeus (black & red chalks on white paper)
CTS404480 Hercules wrestling with Antaeus (black & red chalks on white paper) by Cesari, Giuseppe (Cavalier d Arpino) (1568-1640); 41.8x28 cm; The Devonshire Collections

Notice of the wedding of the poet Ceccardo Roccatagliata Ceccardi with Francesca Giovanetti
5862568 Notice of the wedding of the poet Ceccardo Roccatagliata Ceccardi with Francesca Giovanetti, 1901 (etching on paper) 24x33 cm. Mario Novaro Foundation, Genoa

Poster advertising the exercise machine Stella (colour litho)
PER287363 Poster advertising the exercise machine Stella (colour litho) by Oge, Eugene (1869-1936); Private Collection

Jupiter Rebuked by Venus, c. 1612 / 13. Creator: Abraham Janssens
Jupiter Rebuked by Venus, c. 1612/13

The Golden Age, 1875. Creator: Edward John Poynter
The Golden Age, 1875

Athlete, c. late 1st century BC - early 1st century AD (bronze)
2608492 Athlete, c.late 1st century BC - early 1st century AD (bronze) by Roman; height: 15.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Based on the diskophoros by Polykleitos)

Bather in a white hat (oil on panel)
938561 Bather in a white hat (oil on panel) by Cadell, Francis Campbell Boileau (1883-1937); 45x36.2 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Scottish, out of copyright

The Shade, conceived c. 1880, cast c. 1925-27 (bronze)
833322 The Shade, conceived c.1880, cast c.1925-27 (bronze) by Rodin, Auguste (1840-1917); 193x100 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

A Crouching Nude, 1915 (pencil and gouache on paper)
CH130144 A Crouching Nude, 1915 (pencil and gouache on paper) by Schiele, Egon (1890-1918); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Austrian, out of copyright

Neptune, second half of the 17th century (bronze) (detail of 416883)
CH416884 Neptune, second half of the 17th century (bronze) (detail of 416883) by Anguier, Michel (1612-86) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Neptune, second half of the 17th century (bronze)
CH416883 Neptune, second half of the 17th century (bronze) by Anguier, Michel (1612-86) (after); height: 52 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

A male nude seen from behind (chalk on paper) (verso of 433456)
CH433457 A male nude seen from behind (chalk on paper) (verso of 433456) by Buonarroti, Michelangelo (1475-1564); 17.7x21.8 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Italian, out of copyright

Standing male nude (black chalk & sanguine on paper)
3619206 Standing male nude (black chalk & sanguine on paper) by Jordaens, Jacob (1593-1678); 49.6x29.8 cm; Museum Kunstpalast Dusseldorf, Germany; Bildarchiv Foto Marburg

Chaplet, a bay race mare in a loosebox, c. 1877 (oil on canvas)
3934285 Chaplet, a bay race mare in a loosebox, c.1877 (oil on canvas) by Hall, Harry (1814-82); 58.4x76 cm; eThe Devonshire Collections

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"The Power Within: Exploring the Muscularity of the Human Form" In this captivating artwork titled "The Athlete Wrestling with a Python, c1880-1882" by A Gilbert, we witness the sheer strength and muscular prowess of an athlete engaged in a fierce battle. The sinewy muscles ripple across his body as he grapples with the mighty serpent, showcasing both physical power and mental fortitude. A nude man stands before us, baring it all to reveal not just vulnerability but also an exquisite display definition. Every curve and contour on his chiseled physique speaks volumes about dedication to fitness and self-discipline. By his side stands a majestic Dogue de Bordeaux or Bordeaux Mastiff, its robust build mirroring that of its human companion. This French Mastiff exudes loyalty and strength, embodying the essence of companionship between man and beast. Zooming in closer, we focus on the intricate details of the muscular system depicted on a head, and is awe-inspiring to see how each muscle fiber intertwines seamlessly to create such incredible functionality within our bodies. Moving forward from classical artistry to photography captured by Eadweard Muybridge's lens in "Transverse-Gallop, " we witness a nude man frozen mid-action during an athletic feat. His well-defined muscles are showcased even further against the stark black-and-white backdrop. In Jean Baptiste Edouard Detaille's masterpiece "Seated Male Nude, " another naked figure sits gracefully while displaying remarkable musculature. The artist skillfully captures every bulge and crevice on this model's body, highlighting their sculpted form through light and shadow play. An English Bulldog patiently awaits instruction while strikingly maintaining perfect posture - hopeful for a treat. Its solid frame reflects determination alongside undeniable cuteness. On another artistic canvas lies an athletic young man lying on a stone floor with ball nearby; his shorts revealing a glimpse of his muscular legs.