Fore Arm Collection

Study of a Young Mans Head with Right Arm Outstretched, 1860 (black chalk and w / c on paper)
5861785 Study of a Young Mans Head with Right Arm Outstretched, 1860 (black chalk and w/c on paper) by Poynter, Edward John (1836-1919); 19.6x23.1 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL

THE TYRANT OF THE CONTINENT IS FALLEN, 19th century (engraving)
7262219 THE TYRANT OF THE CONTINENT IS FALLEN, 19th century (engraving) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); Bromley Museum, Orpington, UK; (add.info.: THE TYRANT OF THE CONTINENT IS FALLEN)

John Valerius, born without hands or arms, 18th century. 1869 (lithograph)
7232982 John Valerius, born without hands or arms, 18th century. 1869 (lithograph) by Cooper, Robert (fl.1800-36); Private Collection; (add.info.: John Valerius, born without hands or arms)

Miss Hawtin, born without arms, 18th century. 1869 (lithograph)
7232977 Miss Hawtin, born without arms, 18th century. 1869 (lithograph) by Cooper, Robert (fl.1800-36); Private Collection; (add.info.: Miss Hawtin, born without arms, 18th century)

Fruity sauce (colour litho)
7151035 Fruity sauce (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Comic postcard on a food related theme. Early 20th century. Signed: GAS.); © Look and Learn

Muchelney Abbey, Somerset (litho)
7151887 Muchelney Abbey, Somerset (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Muchelney Abbey, Somerset)

Parts of the Horse (engraving)
7186826 Parts of the Horse (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Parts of the Horse)

Man and chimpanzee (b / w photo)
7165290 Man and chimpanzee (b/w photo) by Biermann, Aenne (1898-1933); Private Collection; (add.info.: Man and chimpanzee)

Armour (engraving)
7185690 Armour (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Armour. Illustration for Le Moyen Age et la Renaissance by Paul Lacroix and Ferdinand Sere (Paris)

Dumb-bell Exercises, 4, For Developing Muscles of Forearm (colour litho)
7178646 Dumb-bell Exercises, 4, For Developing Muscles of Forearm (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dumb-bell Exercises, 4)

The Good Ship Depends on the Pilots Strong Arm (engraving)
7165765 The Good Ship Depends on the Pilots Strong Arm (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Good Ship Depends on the Pilots Strong Arm)

Faults on Both Sides (engraving)
7167130 Faults on Both Sides (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Faults on Both Sides)

Human Arm as Lever (engraving)
7186869 Human Arm as Lever (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Human Arm as Lever)

The Duce, in the tenth anniversary (colour litho)
2783639 The Duce, in the tenth anniversary (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Duce, in the tenth anniversary)

A gigantic octopus, exposed in a tub on a beach near Toulon, has seized... (colour litho)
2783584 A gigantic octopus, exposed in a tub on a beach near Toulon, has seized... (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: A gigantic octopus)

Maternal Heroism (Colour Litho)
2778162 Maternal Heroism (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Maternal heroism)

A crazy horse launched himself mad in a town in Bergamo, threatening... (colour litho)
2778061 A crazy horse launched himself mad in a town in Bergamo, threatening... (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

In a hamlet of Barge (Cuneo) a man, slipping, had fallen over an abyss and remained... (colour litho)
2783983 In a hamlet of Barge (Cuneo) a man, slipping, had fallen over an abyss and remained... (colour litho) by Beltrame

A dramatic scene at the Zoological Garden in Rome (colour litho)
2809121 A dramatic scene at the Zoological Garden in Rome (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: A dramatic scene at the Zoological Garden in Rome)

A shower of banknotes in the streets of Berlin (colour litho)
2808880 A shower of banknotes in the streets of Berlin (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: A shower of banknotes in the streets of Berlin)

A Mothers Tremendous Hours (Colour Litho)
2778313 A Mothers Tremendous Hours (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tremendous hours of a mother)

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In the realm of history and art, the fore arm emerges as a symbol of strength, resilience, and even defiance. Catherine Douglas, a lady in waiting to Queen Joan Beaufort, showcased her unwavering loyalty by using her own arm to bar the door against assassins threatening King James I of Scotland in 1437. Her act stands as a testament to the power that lies within one's forearm. Centuries later, Judith immortalized herself through various artistic depictions. In an oil painting from the 17th century, she holds Holofernes' severed head with determination and triumph. A drawing captures another scene where Judith displays her courage while beheading Holopherne. These portrayals highlight how an outstretched arm can become an instrument of justice and liberation. Moving forward in time, we encounter a study from 1860 showcasing a young man's head with his right arm extended outward. This black chalk and watercolor piece invites contemplation on human potential and ambition that resides within our limbs. The significance of arms extends beyond individual acts or characters; it encompasses historical events too. An engraving titled "THE TYRANT OF THE CONTINENT IS FALLEN" depicts a pivotal moment when freedom triumphs over oppression—an embodiment of collective strength found in united arms. Contrasting these tales are lithographs depicting individuals born without arms—John Valerius and Miss Hawtin—who defy expectations by thriving despite their physical limitations. Their stories remind us that true strength comes not only from our limbs but also from within ourselves. Beyond humans' extraordinary feats lie everyday objects like fruity sauce depicted in color lithography or architectural wonders such as Muchelney Abbey captured through lithography—a reminder that even mundane things can hold beauty worth appreciating. Artistic engravings exploring different subjects like parts of horses or comparisons between man and chimpanzee showcase how arms play diverse roles across species—be it for labor, communication, or survival.