Headstand Collection

President Cleveland wearing military uniform, 1896
1576828 President Cleveland wearing military uniform, 1896; (add.info.: "Give it another twist, Grover - we're all with you)

Portrait of Tony Soma, Tony's, New York, N.Y. ca. July 1948. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Tony Soma, Tony's, New York, N.Y. ca. July 1948

Zen 11
George Digalakis

The Fritzsche brothers - German Bicycle Acrobats from Leuben, Dresden, Germany. Date: circa 1907

Pub scene (oil on wood)
471473 Pub scene (oil on wood) by Amstel, Jan van (c.1500-c.1544); 30x38 cm; Koninklijk Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Antwerp, Belgium; © Art in Flanders

Perfume burner in the shape of a Chinese lion (bronze)
5914887 Perfume burner in the shape of a Chinese lion (bronze) by Japanese School, (18th-19th century); 31.6x14.5 cm; Photo ePhoto Josse; Japanese, out of copyright

"Old Father William standing on his head", illustration for Lewis Carroll
4075080 " Old Father William standing on his head", illustration for Lewis Carrolls Alices Adventures in Wonderland, 1901 (litho) by Newell

The dog stood on its head, 1930s (colour litho)
1122799 The dog stood on its head, 1930s (colour litho) by Adams, Frank (1871-1944); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Beautiful Book of Nursery Rhymes Stories)

Medieval trained animals: bear doing a headstand, hare with tabor (top), juggler and tumbling monkey, monkey jockey on a muzzled bear (middle)

Wooded landscape with children playing on the road by a cottage, 1658 (oil on panel)
BAL21984 Wooded landscape with children playing on the road by a cottage, 1658 (oil on panel) by Ruisdael or Ruysdael, Salomon van (c.1602-70); 56x69 cm; Private Collection; Johnny Van Haeften Ltd

Father William and the Young Man, illustration from Alice
2657662 Father William and the Young Man, illustration from Alices Adventures Under Ground, pub. 1886 (facsimile) by Dodgson

Fakir standing on his head, India (b / w photo)
5996580 Fakir standing on his head, India (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fakir standing on his head, India)

Perfume burner in the shape of a Chinese lion (bronze)
5914886 Perfume burner in the shape of a Chinese lion (bronze) by Japanese School, (18th-19th century); 31.6x14.5 cm; Musee Cernuschi, Paris, France; Photo ePhoto Josse; Japanese, out of copyright

Life pieces
Gloria Salgado Gispert

iranian 2
Amin Hamidnezhad

Yoga positions. Position is called Lotus in Tripod Headstand (Padmasana Sirsasana) Eyes Closed Picture shows a sequence of 1 to 10 advanced Ashtanga Yoga positions

Model Judi Pimblett, of Hale, Cheshire has taken up yoga as a hobby. 18 year old Judi, practices it for half an hour every morning before work. November 1969 Z12563-001

20 year old American student Tom Athmann stands on his head for the Speakers Corner audience instructed by Mindbender Paul Goldin (in picture) at Hyde Park Corner. November 1976 P017008

Glamour girl Val Hollman. January 1960 M4307-009

Glamour girl Val Hollman. January 1960 M4307-008

Glamour girl Val Hollman. January 1960 M4307-010

Boys playing, early 20th century(?)

Cruiser weight boxer George walker doing a head stand at the weigh in November 1957

CARROLL: ALICE, 1865. Father William standing on his head. Illustration by Sir John Tenniel to the first edition of Lewis Carrolls Alices Adventures in Wonderland, 1865

On the Air with his Mouth Organ Albert Leonard Lee, of 145a Lower Road, St Mary Cray
" On the Air" with his Mouth Organ Albert Leonard Lee, of 145a Lower Road, St Mary Cray, Kent, who is an expert with the harmonic or mouth organ, and is only eleven years old

CIRCUS POSTER, c1883. Professor Theurer in his inimitable feats of skill and dexterity. Lithograph, c1883

Father William standing on his head, from Alices Adventures in Wonderland
KW320781 Father William standing on his head, from Alices Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll, published 1891 (litho) by Tenniel

Woman practicing yoga F008 / 2291
MODEL RELEASED. Woman practicing yoga. She is doing a headstand

Woman practicing yoga F008 / 2292
MODEL RELEASED. Woman practicing yoga. She is doing a headstand

Woman practicing yoga F008 / 2290
MODEL RELEASED. Woman practicing yoga. She is doing a headstand

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"The Fritzsche brothers - German Bicycle Acrobats, defying gravity with their daring headstand routine. Their incredible balance and skill leave the audience in awe. " "In a lively pub scene depicted in oil on wood, amidst laughter and merriment, a man performs an unexpected headstand that catches everyone's attention. " "Hidden emotions unravel like a chrysalis as a person finds solace in the inverted world of a headstand, discovering new perspectives and inner strength. " "A mesmerizing perfume burner shaped like a Chinese lion stands tall, symbolizing power and grace just like those who master the art of the headstand. " "Illustrating Lewis Carroll's whimsical tale 'Old Father William standing on his head', showcasing how even age cannot deter one from attempting extraordinary feats. " "A playful dog from the 1930s amuses all with its colorful litho depiction of standing on its head. A reminder to embrace joy and spontaneity in life. " "Trained animals during medieval times showcased their remarkable abilities by performing astonishing tricks such as balancing themselves upside down through captivating headstands. " "In a serene wooded landscape, children find delight playing near a cottage while occasionally testing their agility with impromptu headstands; innocence meets adventure. " "Father William shares his wisdom with an eager young man through an illustration from Alice's wonderland where unconventional thinking is celebrated – even if it means standing on your head. " "A fakir from India demonstrates profound spirituality by effortlessly maintaining equilibrium while standing on his head; transcending physical limitations for enlightenment. " "The elegance of a bronze Chinese lion-shaped perfume burner reflects both beauty and strength – qualities mirrored by those who conquer the challenging art of the headstand.