Legs Collection (page 5)

Faults on both sides (colour litho)
8655823 Faults on both sides (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Faults on both sides. Pirate who has lost an arm and a leg)

Motor Points of the Leg (litho)
8667606 Motor Points of the Leg (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Motor Points of the Leg)

Two cyclist pose with a little boy riding a small bike; behind them, a group of men
3560712 Two cyclist pose with a little boy riding a small bike; behind them, a group of men. by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Italy 1920 - 1930 ca)

portrait of a ballerina in a black tutu lying on the floor leaning on her hands
Alexandr

Charleston
Laura Gervais

Anatomy of the human arterial system in the legs. Handcoloured lithograph by St
FLO4684812 Anatomy of the human arterial system in the legs. Handcoloured lithograph by St. Schillinger from Lorenz Oken's Universal Natural History, Allgemeine Naturgeschichte fur alle Stande

The Blessing of New Taxes' John Bull is plagued by the Prince Regent (with gouty, swollen legs) and his ministers
527968 The Blessing of New Taxes' John Bull is plagued by the Prince Regent (with gouty, swollen legs) and his ministers. Sidmouth, Vansittart, Castlereagh, and Eldon Woolsack

Portrait of a woman at Rifugio Scarpa, Frassene, Voltago Agordino
3568086 Portrait of a woman at Rifugio Scarpa, Frassene, Voltago Agordino by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Frassene)

Man reading at a table (engraving)
8672833 Man reading at a table (engraving) by Robida, Albert (1848-1926); Private Collection; (add.info.: Man reading at a table)

Nerves of the arm and leg (coloured engraving)
8655725 Nerves of the arm and leg (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nerves of the arm and leg)

The Industrial Arts during the Renaissance Period North of the Alps (engraving)
8644859 The Industrial Arts during the Renaissance Period North of the Alps (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Ice skating in the 18th century. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte vom Mittelalter bis zur Gegenwart by Eduard Fuchs
1000912 Ice skating in the 18th century. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte vom Mittelalter bis zur Gegenwart by Eduard Fuchs, published 1909.; Private Collection.

Samuel Horsey, a famous go-kart, billy in bowl, or sledge beggar. He claimed to have both legs amputated by the surgeon
FLO5000858 Samuel Horsey, a famous go-kart, billy in bowl, or sledge beggar. He claimed to have both legs amputated by the surgeon John Abernathy in St. Bartholomew's Hospital

Study for Winter Mine-Laying off Iceland, 1942 (charcoal on paper)
3088058 Study for Winter Mine-Laying off Iceland, 1942 (charcoal on paper) by Bone, David Muirhead (1876-1953); 45x31.7 cm; Private Collection; © Liss Fine Art.

Pedestrian
Jukyong Park

Admiral Bembow courageously commanding his Men to fight, after his Leg was shattered to Pieces (engraving)
8632452 Admiral Bembow courageously commanding his Men to fight, after his Leg was shattered to Pieces (engraving) by English School

Industrial Arts of the Ancients, Domestic Utensils, Arms, and Jewelry (engraving)
8644793 Industrial Arts of the Ancients, Domestic Utensils, Arms, and Jewelry (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Industrial Arts of the Ancients)

Model indoors in elegant nightgown with sheer skirt. Date: circa 1965

Model in an outdoor botanical setting (Kew Gardens?) in tunic waistcoat with matching skirt and tights. Date: mid 1960s

TIME
Erik Schottstaedt

The Big Hat
Pauline Pentony MA ARPS DPAGB

Where is my mind?
Oshrit Nitzan

Dancers in the dust 002
Roques Jean-Michel

Flowers are cheaper than therapy
Sarah Manovski

Lady-Day (colour litho)
8674333 Lady-Day (colour litho) by Miles, Helen J.A. (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lady-Day. Illustration for Tiles from Dame Marjorie's Chimney Corner)

Net Legs
Martina

Perspective
Ella Waldman

How to don't give a shit
Raissa Oltmanns

Engraving depicting a mother sitting by her son's bedside after he has had his legs amputated
5309442 Engraving depicting a mother sitting by her son's bedside after he has had his legs amputated; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a mother sitting by her son's bedside after he has had)

Full-length portrait of two young women at the water's edge of a beach
3560720 Full-length portrait of two young women at the water's edge of a beach by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Italy 1920 ca)

Full-length portrait of a young woman in a bathing suit
3560671 Full-length portrait of a young woman in a bathing suit. by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Italy 1920 ca. Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives, Florence

Admiral John Benbow wounded fighting the French off Cape Santa Marta, West Indies, 1702 (colour litho)
8635352 Admiral John Benbow wounded fighting the French off Cape Santa Marta, West Indies, 1702 (colour litho) by Skelton

Parts of a Boot (litho)
8638922 Parts of a Boot (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Parts of a Boot. Illustration for A Day with Leather Workers (Henry Frowde, Oxford University Press)

Principal joints of the human body (coloured engraving)
8655711 Principal joints of the human body (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Principal joints of the human body)

The Emperor shoots a Goose (litho)
8661065 The Emperor shoots a Goose (litho) by Burton, H. M. (20th Century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Emperor shoots a Goose)

After a work by Louis Legrand entitled, The Greeting. Modern Cancan pose. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte vom
1000908 After a work by Louis Legrand entitled, The Greeting. Modern Cancan pose. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte vom Mittelalter bis zur Gegenwart by Eduard Fuchs

The cyty of puddles
Masahiro Miyagi

following my shadow..
Ina Tänzer

engulfed
Erhard Batzdorf

the Dreamer. ballerina on pointe shoes in the library reads a book holding it up
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the Dreamer. ballerina on pointe shoes in the library reads a book holding it up
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follow the sign
Michael Allmaier

Ocean Dive
Bethany Young

Rest In Sea
Roberto Ruoli

Wrong number
Samanta Krivec

Resting
Corine Ross

ballerina in a bodysuit improvises classical and modern choreography in a photo studio
Alexandr

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Legs, a timeless fascination that transcends eras and mediums. From the revolutionary Leon Trotsky in 1920 to the poetic musings of John Keats in Hampstead, they have always captivated our attention. They grace the pages of Kayser Bondor Nylons advertisements, showcasing their allure and elegance. In Lloyd Bacon's Footlight Parade (1933), dancers mesmerize with their graceful movements, their legs becoming an art form in themselves. Another Kayser Bondor advertisement highlights how these stockings enhance every step taken by a twenties flapper girl sitting at a cocktail bar – exuding confidence and sophistication. Even masterpieces like 'Landscape with the Fall of Icarus' depict legs as part of a larger narrative, reminding us of both ambition and consequence. David Wright's nudes and pin-ups further celebrate the sensuality embodied by well-shaped legs, evoking desire through subtle curves and delicate poses. Yet it is not just humans who possess captivating limbs; even ostriches showcase their impressive legs and feet as they roam freely across vast landscapes. Mahatma Gandhi spinning at his wheel reminds us that even amidst political struggles, simple actions like spinning thread can strengthen one's resolve. And let us not forget our furry companions – Cecil Aldin's illustrations capture the playful innocence found in Sealyham terrier puppy legs as they bound joyfully through life. From historical figures to artistic expressions across various forms, legs remain an enduring symbol of beauty, strength, freedom, sensuality, and even rebellion, and are more than mere appendages; they embody stories untold yet felt deeply within our collective consciousness.