Knees Collection

They say cleanliness is next to Godliness - but I say its next to impossible. A young child fails to clean their grimy knees no matter how hard they scrub! Date: 1933

Richard I of England, known as Richard the Lionheart (1157-1199). King of England (1189-1199). Crusader forces praying before going into battle. Gustave Dore engraving

WORLD WAR I (1914-1918). Poster USA BONDS Third Liberty Loan Campaign. BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA (1917), by Joseph Christian Leyendecker (1874-1951). Edited by the government of the United States

Leg muscles in running, artwork
Leg muscles in running. Artwork showing the muscles in the leg of a runner. There are over 600 muscles in the human body, with at least 14 major muscles in the hip, thigh and lower leg

Indonesian Dancers
Two royal court dancers performing the female style of Javanese dance. The bent knees, flexed wrists and refined movements are characteristic of this style

Tango - Knees Up
Two tango against an artificial ballroom background. Date: 1914

Proposal on a leap year
A woman proposing to her boyfriend on Valentines Day during a leap year - the only occasion by tradition that this is allowed !

Marriage proposal
Engraving showing a young man on his knees kissing a young womans hand, possibly during a marriage proposal. The image originally accompanied a story called Blind Love in the ILN, by Wilkie Collins

18th French Court Dress
Man: trunk hose, doublet, ruff & boots that reach over the knees. Woman: gown with a square neckline & tucker, voluminous sleeves & reverse cuffs & a plumed hat

Woman in stockings sitting on chair, close-up of legs, (B&W), low section
photography, black and white, Posing, Low section, Close-up, Black background, Sitting, Glamour, Sensuality, Elegant, Fashion, Old fashioned, Nostalgia, Past, Young Adult, Women, Young Women

The winner of a knobbly knees competition

A knobbly knees competition at a Butlins Holiday Camp 1947

Normal legs, X-rays
Normal legs. Coloured frontal X-rays of the healthy legs, of a 35-year-old

The Event at the Ball, from Monument du Costume Physique et Moral de la fin du Dix-huitième
The Event at the Ball, from Monument du Costume Physique et Moral de la fin du Dix-huitieme siecle, 1774

Montgomery, Margaret Phelps, Miss, portrait photograph, 1912 Sept. 27. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Montgomery, Margaret Phelps, Miss, portrait photograph, 1912 Sept. 27

Figure Bending Forward with Right Knee Raised. Creator: Auguste Rodin
Figure Bending Forward with Right Knee Raised

A Drapery Study for the Knees of a Seated Allegorical Figure of Charity (recto)... 1520/30
A Drapery Study for the Knees of a Seated Allegorical Figure of Charity (recto); Bust of a Naked Allegorical Figure of Charity with Two Putti (verso), 1520/30

No. 87
ADIREK M

About forgiveness :)
The big cat is sitting on girl's lap. He tore her tights.. Iryna Kuznetsova (Iridi)

Knees
Shreya Prasad

Sunlight
A portrait oil painting of a gentleman sat in the front garden of his country cottage, wearing wellington boots, with his elbows placed on his knees. Date: circa 1919

Holy Travellers
Tempera painting depicting two women on their knees, praying, with a man stood behind them. This painting was exhibited at The Whitechapel Gallery. Date: circa 1930

Crespi, Giovanni Battista (1575-1632). Saint Charles Borromeo before dead Christ. The Saint is on his knees, meditating

Louis Xvi Accedes Events France 10 May 1774 Xv
louis, xvi, accedes, events, france, 10, may, 1774, xv, dies, auguste, marie, antoinette, fall, knees, exclaiming, young, rule, only, 20, 19, history, historical, 10200761

AFTER BATTLE OF LEIPZIG
After the battle of LEIPZIG, the emperors of Russia and Austria and the king of Prussia fall to their knees to give thanks to God for such a victory. Over 100000 die... Date: 18 October 1813

CHILD CLIMBING STEPS ON HANDS AND KNEES (sequence of four) Date: 1887

Pair of Cuisses and Poleyns, Germany, c. 1510. Creator: Unknown
Pair of Cuisses and Poleyns, Germany, c. 1510

Georgia O Keeffe, 1933. Creator: Alfred Stieglitz
Georgia O Keeffe, 1933. A work made of gelatin silver print

Comic postcard, Getting old Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Woman bathing in the sea - only up to my knees! Date: 20th century

John o Arnha choking a monster, beating him with a cudgel while other demons fly above and three witches stir a cauldron. The Kelpy tried we John to grapple, But Arn caught him by the thrapple

Savoyard puppeteer performing with fife and drum
Savoyard boy with fife and drum makes his puppets dance in time to the music by moving his knees. Handcoloured engraving from Pierre de la Mesangeres Le Bon Genre, Paris, 1817

Climbing the stairs - Young boy climbing the stairs on his hands and knees while his puppy looks on. Artist: Angusine Jeanne Macgregor Date: circa 1920

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"Knees: The Unsung Heroes of Mobility and Grace" They say cleanliness is next to Godliness - but I say it's next to impossible when you're constantly on your knees, tackling life head-on. From Richard the Lionheart leading his troops into battle with unwavering determination, to the brave soldiers of World War I who fought for liberty and unity, our they have witnessed history in its most defining moments. Just like Indonesian dancers gracefully moving across the stage, our they can the pillars that support us in every leap and twirl. They carry us through the highs and lows of life, reminding us of the strength within ourselves. In running, leg muscles work tirelessly alongside our resilient knees. Together they create a masterpiece of artwork as we push boundaries and break records with each stride. On a leap year, love takes flight as marriage proposals fill the air. Down on one knee, hearts beat faster as two souls intertwine their destinies forever, and is here that forgiveness finds its place amidst vulnerability and hope. Even in 18th-century French court dress or an Istanbul mosque where an elderly man prays for guidance, our knees remain humble yet powerful symbols of faith and devotion. Sunlight bathes our weary joints after a long day's work or play – a gentle reminder that even amidst darkness there is always light at the end of every tunnel. Our knees bask in this warmth while silently thanking us for never giving up on them. So let's celebrate these unsung heroes today – our loyal companions throughout life's journey. Let's cherish their resilience and forgive them when they falter because without them we would be unable to stand tall against adversity or kneel humbly before grace itself.