Bent Over Collection

Mother and children, stone sculpture by Emanuel Vigeland, Vigeland Park, Oslo, Norway, Scandinavia, Europe

Porter Carrying a Load; Industrious Classes in Constantinople, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Consul's Attendant; Industrious Classes in Constantinople, 1854. From "Cassells Illustrated Family Paper; London Weekly 31/12/1853 - 30/12/1854"

Florida, Marco Island, Beach, woman beachcombing
2080-204155-01

The Heavy Burden (oil on panel)
NGW186887 The Heavy Burden (oil on panel) by Daumier, Honore (1808-79); 39.7x32.2 cm; National Museum Wales; National Museums & Galleries of Wales

Victorian satirical cartoon, on toiling and working
Vintage engraving of a Victorian satirical cartoon, on toiling and working, 19th Century. Toiling, moiling, early and late; We learn to labour, but not to wait

Man in a sacrificial position against a step, Classic period, 250-950 AD (stone)
XIR434128 Man in a sacrificial position against a step, Classic period, 250-950 AD (stone) by Mayan; 27.5x22 cm; Museo Nacional de Arqueologia y Etnologia, Guatemala City; out of copyright

Mysore Rocket Man, 1793-94 (w / c on paper)
3869541 Mysore Rocket Man, 1793-94 (w/c on paper) by Home, Robert (1752-1834); Victoria & Albert Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Born Sultan Fateh Ali Sahab Tipu, Tipu Sultan (1750-99)

Old man with two sticks, from Rip Van Winkle by Washington Irving, pub
3100480 Old man with two sticks, from Rip Van Winkle by Washington Irving, pub. 1910 (colour litho) by Rackham, Arthur (1867-1939); Private Collection; (add.info)

An Italian Rice Field, 1901 (oil on canvas)
NUL407675 An Italian Rice Field, 1901 (oil on canvas) by Morbelli, Angelo (1853-1919); Private Collection; Italian, out of copyright

The Struldrugs, from Gullivers Travels by Jonathon Swift (1667 - 1745), pub
3467982 The Struldrugs, from Gullivers Travels by Jonathon Swift (1667 - 1745), pub. 1909 (colour litho) by Rackham, Arthur (1867-1939); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English

Woman Bending Down, 1656 (chalk on paper)
XKH145232 Woman Bending Down, 1656 (chalk on paper) by Ostade, Adriaen Jansz. van (1610-85); 12.4x15 cm; Hamburger Kunsthalle, Hamburg, Germany; Dutch, out of copyright

The Hooded Cripple, c. 1622. Creator: Jacques Callot
The Hooded Cripple, c. 1622

Welders working on pipe
bending, bent over, close up, close-up, closeup, copy space, day, detail, equipment, fix, fixing, half-length, hard hats, hazard, kneeling, masks, metal, negative space, outdoor, pipe, product

The Struldrugs, 1909
The Struldrugs, from Gullivers Travels by Jonathon Swift (1667 - 1745), pub. 1909 (colour lithograph)

Gullivers Combat with The Wasps, from Gullivers Travels by Jonathon Swift (1667 - 1745), 1909
Gullivers Combat with The Wasps, from Gullivers Travels by Jonathon Swift (1667 - 1745), pub. 1909 (colour lithograph)

History of Holy Russia. A great ball in the Winter Palace, 1854. Artist: Gustave Dore
History of Holy Russia. A great ball in the Winter Palace, 1854. Found in the collection of the Russian State Archive of Literature and Art, Moscow

Labourer and Peasant Planting Potatoes, 1884 (oil on canvas)
XIR166547 Labourer and Peasant Planting Potatoes, 1884 (oil on canvas) by Gogh, Vincent van (1853-90); 70.5x170 cm; Von der Heydt Museum, Wuppertal

Woman carrying coal to the surface in East Scotland mines, from Cyclopaedia of Useful Arts
KW468243 Woman carrying coal to the surface in East Scotland mines, from Cyclopaedia of Useful Arts and Manufactures by Charles Tomlinson (engraving) by English School

Paul Cesar Helleu at a table in a cafe (pencil on paper) (b / w photo)
XIR253045 Paul Cesar Helleu at a table in a cafe (pencil on paper) (b/w photo) by Boldini, Giovanni (1842-1931); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Gymnasium Harness Workout
Los Angeles, California: 1943 Actress Evelyn Keyes stays supple exercising with the gymnasium harness

Man Photographs Sleeping Girl
United States: c. 1937. A photographer gets his own picture taken while he is photographing a sleeping girl in a bathing suit

A Couple In A Deep Dip Embrace
Hollywood, California: c. 1927. A couple in a deep dip embrace

Traditionalist Mass in Notre-Dame du Carmel chapel, Fontainebleau, Seine-et-Marne, France, Europe

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"Bent Over: A Visual Journey Through the Toils of Work and Sacrifice" Step back in time with this captivating collection of artworks depicting the concept of being "bent over, " symbolizing the struggles, sacrifices, and hard work endured by individuals throughout history. From Victorian satirical cartoons to ancient stone carvings, each piece offers a unique perspective on the human experience. In a Victorian satirical cartoon, we witness society's commentary on toiling and working as a man is depicted in a sacrificial position against a step. This image reminds us of the challenges faced by those striving for success during that era. Traveling further back in time to the Classic period between 250-950 AD, we encounter an intriguing stone carving portraying a man bent over. The significance behind this artwork remains shrouded in mystery, leaving room for interpretation about its representation of sacrifice or labor. The Mysore Rocket Man from 1793-94 captures our attention next with its watercolor depiction on paper. This fascinating artwork showcases an individual bending down while engaged in some unknown task, inviting speculation about their purpose and dedication. Moving forward to Washington Irving's Rip Van Winkle tale published centuries later, an old man with two sticks embodies weariness and perseverance through his bent-over posture. His journey resonates with anyone who has experienced life's trials but continues onward despite adversity. An Italian Rice Field painting from 1901 beautifully illustrates workers bending down amidst lush greenery while tending to their crops. It serves as a reminder of humanity's connection to nature and how physical labor sustains communities throughout history. In Gulliver's Travels by Jonathan Swift, The Struldrugs captivate readers' imaginations as they are introduced to immortal beings burdened by eternal suffering due to their inability to die or escape hardship—a poignant portrayal of being perpetually bent over under life's weighty burdens.