Bare Chested Collection

Richard Humphreys the Boxer, c. 1788 (oil on canvas)
5667210 Richard Humphreys the Boxer, c.1788 (oil on canvas) by Hoppner, John (1758-1810); 141.6 x 112.4 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Bare-chested man laughing

Bare-chested young man smiling, portrait

SQUANTO (?-1622). Squanto leading the March of Miles Standish. Detail from an American lithograph, 1873

Portrait of a Boxer, c. 1800 (oil on canvas)
5984050 Portrait of a Boxer, c.1800 (oil on canvas) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Kirkland Laing (right) seen here with his opponent Colin Jones, Laing and Jones will fight at the Whyte and Mackays Whisky Championship at the Wembley Conference Centre, London, 11th March 1980

Bare-chested cowboy leaning on a cow gate

Local Maori man with traditional Moko face tattoo painting, The Tamaki Experience, Rotorua, Taupo Volcanic Zone, North Island, New Zealand, Pacific

Two Girls of the Nuer Tribe - Sudan
Two Girls (sisters?) of the Nuer Tribe - Sudan. Date: circa 1910s

Saint John the Baptist, 1475. Creator: Alvise Vivarini
Saint John the Baptist, 1475.

Portrait of a young Man as Saint Sebastian, 1533. Creator: Agnolo Bronzino
Portrait of a young Man as Saint Sebastian, 1533.

Saint Jerome in penitence, 1634. Creator: Jusepe de Ribera
Saint Jerome in penitence, 1634.

The Penitent Saint Jerome, 1575. Creator: Titian
The Penitent Saint Jerome, 1575.

Tom Sharkey without shirt, 1910. Creator: Bain News Service
Tom Tom Sharkey without shirt, 1910.

Sharkey in athletic outfit, 1910. Creator: Bain News Service
Sharkey in athletic outfit, 1910.

Farm hands, 1922. Creator: Edmund Blampied
Farm hands, 1922. There is an element of drudgery in the expressions and absolute profiles of the farm hands of the title, who are tipping vegetables into a barrel

Stanford University crew rowing on Hudson River with Poughkeepsie Bridge..., between c1910-c1915
Stanford University crew rowing on Hudson River with Poughkeepsie Bridge, New York, in background, between c1910 and c1915.

Bombardier Billy Wells, English boxer, preparing in Rye, N.Y., for fight with Al Panzer, 1912.

Firelight, (oil on canvas)
650906 Firelight, (oil on canvas) by Sharp, Joseph Henry (1859-1953); 76.2x92.1 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Firelight. Joseph Henry Sharp (1859-1953). Oil on canvas

The Penitent St. Jerome, 1614-1656. Creator: Francisco Collantes
The Penitent St. Jerome, 1614-1656

Inuta Kobungo Yasuyori Killing a Boar, 1866. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Inuta Kobungo Yasuyori Killing a Boar, 1866. Series: Beauty and Valor in the Novel Suikoden

Costumes de Différents Pays, Ministre et Negre du Royaume de Benin, c1797. Creator: Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur
Costumes de Differents Pays, Ministre et Negre du Royaume de Benin, c1797

Costumes de Differents Pays, Homme de l'Isle de Ste. Christine, c1797

Male Torso, Ptolemaic Period-Roman Period (332 BCE-337 CE). Creator: Unknown
Male Torso, Ptolemaic Period-Roman Period (332 BCE-337 CE)

Lucretia. Creator: Unknown
Lucretia, Unknown date

Costumes de Différents Pays, Indien du Coromandel, c1797. Creators: Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur, LF Labrousse
Costumes de Differents Pays, Indien du Coromandel, c1797

Krishna and the Cowherds Receiving Garlands in Mathura... between c1625 and c1650. Creator: Unknown
Krishna and the Cowherds Receiving Garlands in Mathura, Folio from the "Tularam" Bhagavata Purana (Ancient Stories of the Lord), between c1625 and c1650

Madonna and Child with Saints, c1510-1515. Creator: Francesco Zaganelli
Madonna and Child with Saints, c1510-1515. This grouping of the Virgin and Child with saints (Mary Magdalen, Jerome, an unidentified male saint)

Distant Fronts, In Palestine; Drilling a Well, 1917. Creator: Unknown
Distant Fronts, In Palestine; Drilling a Well, 1917. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]

Costumes de Différents Pays, Pretre Indous, c1797. Creators: Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur, LF Labrousse
Costumes de Differents Pays, Pretre Indous, c1797

Temple Guardian, 18th-19th century. Creator: Unknown
Temple Guardian, 18th-19th century

Saruwaka Shibaimachi The Theater District in Saruwaka (Cho); The Actor Ichikawa Ebizo V... 1863
Saruwaka Shibaimachi The Theater District in Saruwaka (Cho); The Actor Ichikawa Ebizo V in the Role of Hitotsuya no Baba The Old Woman of the Lonely House, 1863

Costumes de Différents Pays, Ganga Magicien-Medecin de Congo, c1797. Creator: Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur
Costumes de Differents Pays, Ganga Magicien-Medecin de Congo, c1797

Costumes de Différents Pays, Paysan Indous, c1797. Creator: Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur
Costumes de Differents Pays, Paysan Indous, c1797

The Wrestler Arauma Daigoro, 1858. Creator: Utagawa Yoshitora
The Wrestler Arauma Daigoro, 1858

Costumes de Différents Pays, Homme de l'Isle des Amis, c1797. Creators: Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur
Costumes de Differents Pays, Homme de l'Isle des Amis, c1797

Bourgeoisie, between circa 1875 and circa 1880. Creator: Félicien Rops
Bourgeoisie, between circa 1875 and circa 1880

Costumes de Différents Pays, Homme de l'Isle de Tanna, c1797. Creators: Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur
Costumes de Differents Pays, Homme de l'Isle de Tanna, c1797

Costumes de Différents Pays, Sauvage de la Nouvelle Zéelande, c1797. Creators: Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur
Costumes de Differents Pays, Sauvage de la Nouvelle Zeelande, c1797

Costumes de Différents Pays, Hottentot, c1797. Creators: Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur, LF Labrousse
Costumes de Differents Pays, Hottentot, c1797

Costumes de Différents Pays, Homme et Femme de Qualité le Yaggas, c1797. Creators: Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur
Costumes de Differents Pays, Homme et Femme de Qualite le Yaggas, c1797

The Immortal Roko, Mid- to late 19th century. Creator: Unknown
The Immortal Roko, Mid- to late 19th century

Costumes de Différents Pays, Roi de Congo, c1797. Creators: Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur, LF Labrousse
Costumes de Differents Pays, Roi de Congo, c1797

Costumes de Différents Pays, Negre du Royaume d'Ardra, c1797. Creators: Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur
Costumes de Differents Pays, Negre du Royaume d'Ardra, c1797

Costumes de Différents Pays, Homme de l'Isle de Java, c1797. Creators: Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur
Costumes de Differents Pays, Homme de l'Isle de Java, c1797

Street with Indonesians in traditional costume, 1931. Creator: Marius Bauer
Street with Indonesians in traditional costume, 1931

Akera, a young girl of the Gaboon; The Gaboon. 1875. Creator: Unknown
Akera, a young girl of the Gaboon; The Gaboon. 1875. From, Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London]

Fisherman of Kanala; Some Account of New Caledonia, 1875. Creator: Unknown
Fisherman of Kanala; Some Account of New Caledonia, 1875. From Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London] and Galpin

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In the realm of art and photography, the allure of a bare-chested figure has captivated audiences throughout history. From Richard Humphreys, the fierce boxer immortalized in oil on canvas in 1788, to the anonymous portrait of a boxer from around 1800, these images depict strength and vulnerability intertwined. Moving beyond the ring, we encounter Kirkland Laing locked in combat with his opponent Colin Jones. Their bare chests glistening with sweat as they give their all in pursuit of victory. The intensity is palpable. But not all instances of bare-chestedness are marked by aggression or competition. A man caught mid-laughter reveals a carefree spirit that transcends societal norms. His bared chest symbolizes liberation from inhibitions and embraces joy unapologetically. Across continents and cultures, we witness diverse expressions of masculinity through exposed torsos. Squanto leads an American march while bearing his chest proudly; a cowboy leans nonchalantly against a cow gate; a young man smiles warmly at us through the lens; and a local Maori man showcases his traditional Moko face tattoo painting. The world of sports also offers glimpses into this captivating aesthetic - wrestlers grapple fiercely at tournaments, showcasing their honed physiques for all to see. Meanwhile, Sadhus attending Haridwar Kumbh Mela pay homage to Shiva's trident with their bare chests adorned only by sacred ash. As we journey further into Africa's heartlands, we encounter the Ikoma people from Tanganyika (Tanzania) exuding pride as they gather together shirtless under vast African skies. And finally, two girls belonging to Sudan's Nuer tribe embody grace and beauty amidst their community's traditions. Whether it be raw power or gentle elegance captured within these frames - each image tells its own story about what it means to bear one's chest openly before others - revealing vulnerabilities yet embracing strength, cultural heritage, and personal identity.