Muscular Collection (#6)

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

Eadweard Muybridge: Change of Gait (b / w photo)
6015739 Eadweard Muybridge: Change of Gait (b/w photo) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); Private Collection; (add.info.: Change of Gait)

Eadweard Muybridge: The Gallop (b / w photo)
6015714 Eadweard Muybridge: The Gallop (b/w photo) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Gallop)

Eadweard Muybridge: The Rack (b / w photo)
6015696 Eadweard Muybridge: The Rack (b/w photo) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Rack)

Eadweard Muybridge: The Amble (b / w photo)
6015679 Eadweard Muybridge: The Amble (b/w photo) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Amble)

Eadweard Muybridge: The Walk (b / w photo)
6015652 Eadweard Muybridge: The Walk (b/w photo) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Walk)

Illustration for The Male Body (b / w photo)
6001027 Illustration for The Male Body (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration for The Male Body (Seen by the Camera Series)

Illustration for The Male Body (b / w photo)
6001021 Illustration for The Male Body (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration for The Male Body (Seen by the Camera Series)

Cabinet Card of a naked cyclist, c. 1898 (Sepia Photo)
696866 Cabinet Card of a naked cyclist, c.1898 (Sepia Photo) by German Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; Prismatic Pictures; German, out of copyright

Study of a man (pencil & wash on paper)
1152801 Study of a man (pencil & wash on paper) by Italian School; eThe Devonshire Collections, Chatsworth; Reproduced by permission of Chatsworth Settlement Trustees; Italian, out of copyright

Heracles Archer, 1908 / 09; cast 1930 (bronze, dark brown / black patina)
996225 Heracles Archer, 1908/09; cast 1930 (bronze, dark brown/black patina) by Bourdelle, Emile-Antoine (1861-1929); 63x59.4x29.8 cm; Art Gallery of Ontario, Toronto

The Thinker (bronze)
1191978 The Thinker (bronze) by Rodin, Auguste (1840-1917); Private Collection; Photo eBoltin Picture Library; French, out of copyright

Mars Bound by Cupid, c. 1515-1520 (drypoint)
883708 Mars Bound by Cupid, c.1515-1520 (drypoint) by Master of 1515 (fl.1515-20); 17.5x13.2 cm; Minneapolis Institute of Arts, MN

The Age of Bronze, 1875-1876 (bronze)
490993 The Age of Bronze, 1875-1876 (bronze) by Rodin, Auguste (1840-1917); h:182.24 w:66.36 d:47.00 Wt: 290 lbs cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Monk Resting In Forest (chromolitho)
733449 Monk Resting In Forest (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Monk Resting In Forest.); Look and Learn / Barbara Loe Collection

Alfred Vulpian (chromolitho)
667002 Alfred Vulpian (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Alfred Vulpian. French educational card, late 19th century.); © Look and Learn

Hercules, illustration from History of Rome by Victor Duruy, published 1884 (digitally enhanced image)
LLM438605 Hercules, illustration from History of Rome by Victor Duruy, published 1884 (digitally enhanced image) by English School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; © Look and Learn

Comic postcard, Man chats with lifeguard on the beach Date: 20th century

Anatomy and Physiology (colour litho)
2795450 Anatomy and Physiology (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Anatomy and Physiology)

Pacific Islands, Oceania: portrait of a young man
Vintage 19th century photograph - Oceania, Pacific Islands, probably Fiji, Tahiti or Western Samoa: portrait of a young man in a studio setting

Young, muscular man on the beach
insertcaption Date: circa 1920s

Tired and drunken man at a raucous dinner party with foxhunters. Miseries of Social Life. Handcoloured copperplate engraving designed

River God, 1755 (terracotta)
1272027 River God, 1755 (terracotta) by Caffieri, Jean-Jacques (1725-92); 23x37.5 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge, UK; eFitzwilliam Museum; French, out of copyright

Hercules, 1555 - 1666 (black chalk on off-white paper)
1217301 Hercules, 1555 - 1666 (black chalk on off-white paper) by Guercino (Giovanni Francesco Barbieri) (1591-1666); 23.9x15 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

Various Figure Studies (pen and brown ink on off-white paper)
1216684 Various Figure Studies (pen and brown ink on off-white paper) by Buonarroti, Michelangelo (1475-1564); 25.7x17.5 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

Hercules (marble)
ALI277554 Hercules (marble) by Roman; Pinacoteca Capitolina, Palazzo Conservatori, Rome, Italy; Alinari

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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.