Limbs Collection

Douglas Bader - Flying Ace of WW2
Group Captain Sir Douglas Robert Steuart Bader (1910-1982) - Royal Air Force flying ace during the Second World War. A postcard produced for the (Royal)

Full body scan, MRI scan
Full body scan of a female swimmer. Her brain is purple (top), her heart and arteries are red/orange (upper centre), her kidneys are pale green (centre)

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

Edward VIII & Patailas
EDWARD VIII When Prince of Wales, meeting Pataila soldiers who lost limbs whilst on active service during World War One

Diagram showing bones, veins and arteries in a human arm and hand

South American cannibals, 16th century
South American cannibals. 16th-century artwork of indigenous people of South American dismembering and roasting their slain enemies

Arm circulation, anatomical artwork C013 / 7419
Arm anatomy. Computer artwork showing the muscles (brown), ligaments (white), arteries (red), veins (blue), lymph vessels (yellow), and lymph nodes (round, yellow) of a human arm

Artificial hand of Goetz von Berlichingen
Prosthethic hand and arm of Gottfried (Goetz) von Berlichingen (1480 1562), also known as Goetz of the Iron Hand, a German Imperial Knight and mercenary. Date: 1868

Healthy hand. Hand of a human arm that is bent at the wrist

Water bear, SEM C016 / 9084
Water bear (Echiniscus granulatus). Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) showing the underside of a water bear, or tardigrade (phylum Tardigrada)

Figure Study (red chalk on paper)
BAL49879 Figure Study (red chalk on paper) by Buonarroti, Michelangelo (1475-1564); British Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: (W.6 verso); ); Italian, out of copyright

Mans arms
MODEL RELEASED. Mans arm. Nude man flexing his biceps muscle

Hand and Foot Duet
Etienne Steenkamp

Hand and Foot Duet
Etienne Steenkamp

Hand and Foot Duet
Etienne Steenkamp

European praying mantis (Mantis religiosa) camouflaged on leaf, Tuscany, Italy

Hand and Foot Duet
Etienne Steenkamp

Study of a Tiger, Lateral View, from A Comparative Anatomical Exposition of the Structure of the Human Body with that
XYC261308 Study of a Tiger, Lateral View, from A Comparative Anatomical Exposition of the Structure of the Human Body with that of a Tiger and a Common Fowl

A Comparative Anatomical Exposition of the Structure of the Human Body with that of a Tiger and a Common Fowl
XYC252127 A Comparative Anatomical Exposition of the Structure of the Human Body with that of a Tiger and a Common Fowl: Tiger Body, Lateral View, 1795-1806 (graphite on paper) by Stubbs

Study of the Human Figure, Anterior View, from A Comparative Anatomical Exposition of the Structure of the Human Body
XYC257407 Study of the Human Figure, Anterior View, from A Comparative Anatomical Exposition of the Structure of the Human Body with that of a Tiger and a Common Fowl

Study of the Human Figure, Anterior View, from A Comparative Anatomical Exposition of the Structure of the Human Body
XYC257409 Study of the Human Figure, Anterior View, from A Comparative Anatomical Exposition of the Structure of the Human Body with that of a Tiger and a Common Fowl

Study of the Human Figure, Anterior View, Diagram for Key to Table I, from A Comparative Anatomical Exposition of
XYC261303 Study of the Human Figure, Anterior View, Diagram for Key to Table I, from A Comparative Anatomical Exposition of the Structure of the Human Body with that of a Tiger and a Common Fowl

Study of a Tiger, Lateral View, Abdominal Viscera Exposed, from A Comparative Anatomical Exposition of the Structure of
XYC261309 Study of a Tiger, Lateral View, Abdominal Viscera Exposed, from A Comparative Anatomical Exposition of the Structure of the Human Body with that of a Tiger and a Common Fowl

Study of the Human Figure, Posterior View, from A Comparative Anatomical Exposition of the Structure of the Human Body
XYC257414 Study of the Human Figure, Posterior View, from A Comparative Anatomical Exposition of the Structure of the Human Body with that of a Tiger and a Common Fowl

Study of the Human Figure, Lateral View, from A Comparative Anatomical Exposition of the Structure of the Human Body
XYC257421 Study of the Human Figure, Lateral View, from A Comparative Anatomical Exposition of the Structure of the Human Body with that of a Tiger and a Common Fowl

Stump-tailed Leaf Chameleon (Brookesia superciliaris) on white background, from rainforest leaf-litter. Masoala National Park, Madagascar

Africa, Namibia, Namib Rand area. Quiver Tree

Advertisement Model
A photograph showing a perculiar figure with wire limbs, used for advertisement purposes. Date: circa 1939

The Plastic Department Of The S. R. A
A painting of the interior of the plastic ndepartment of the S.R.A. the room is filled with an array of prosthetic limbs. Date: circa 1918

The Sacrifice
A group sculpture of some figures, stood closely together, with limbs entwined, the main feature is that of a man and woman kissing. Used on the Victor Emmanuel II monument in Rome. Date: circa 1911

Resting On The Rocks
A group portrait sketch of a man who is relaxed, laid on his back with spread limbs over a rock, with two women sat in the foreground in the countryside. Date: circa 1916

Advertisement for Sunray Glass'. Health! Sturdy limbs and bronzed bodies come of the Ultra Violet Rays which windows of Sunray Glass admit to your home

Tribal Human Statue (metal)
938597 Tribal Human Statue (metal) by African School; height: 68 cm; Private Collection

Health and Beauty: Loosening the limbs (b / w photo)
6005109 Health and Beauty: Loosening the limbs (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Loosening the limbs)

Maipuri Indians, inhabitants of the Upper Orinoco, roasting members of a dead enemy, 1781 (engraving)
IND388218 Maipuri Indians, inhabitants of the Upper Orinoco, roasting members of a dead enemy, 1781 (engraving) by Italian School, (18th century); Private Collection; Mithra-Index

Kali, Kangra (gouache heightened with gold on paper)
615472 Kali, Kangra (gouache heightened with gold on paper) by Indian School, (19th century); 26.4x19.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: standing atop Siva and Parvati in an amorous embrace)

The English turn in flight after the death of King Harold, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen)
XIR183151 The English turn in flight after the death of King Harold, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen) by Unknown Artist, (11th century); Musee de la Tapisserie, Bayeux

Piteenee, a young woman of Nuku Hiva, Marquesas Islands (French Polynesia)
6338573 Piteenee, a young woman of Nuku Hiva, Marquesas Islands (French Polynesia) by Porter, David (18th-19th century); (add.info.: Piteenee, a young woman of Nuku Hiva)

Battle Scene, illustration from the Shahnama (Book of Kings)
CH15825 Battle Scene, illustration from the Shahnama (Book of Kings), by Abu l-Qasim Manur Firdawsi (c.934-c.1020) by Indian School; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Indian

Plate 538. Double Amputation of Thighs; Boy; A, Moving Foward, 1885 (collotype on paper)
3950514 Plate 538. Double Amputation of Thighs; Boy; A, Moving Foward, 1885 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 16.5x44.5 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy

Hans Christian Andersen: The Galoshes Of Fortune (litho)
5988969 Hans Christian Andersen: The Galoshes Of Fortune (litho) by Whistler, Rex (1905-44) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Some were blind, some crawled about with withered limbs)

Methods of Arresting Bleeding, c. 1890 (engraving)
KW417941 Methods of Arresting Bleeding, c.1890 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

WW2 era - Comic Postcard - Johnny get your gun
The Caption is Johnny get your gun! Mabel Lucie is perhaps unwittingly relating this card to the anti-war novel Johnny got his gun published in 1938 in which a soldier loses all his limbs in

Tired and drunken man at a raucous dinner party with foxhunters. Miseries of Social Life. Handcoloured copperplate engraving designed

Study of the Human Figure, Anterior View, from A Comparative Anatomical Exposition
XYC257405 Study of the Human Figure, Anterior View, from A Comparative Anatomical Exposition of the Structure of the Human Body with that of a Tiger and a Common Fowl

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"Exploring the Wonders of Limbs: From Full Body Scans to Ancient Artwork" Unveiling the intricate mysteries through a full body scan and MRI scan. Douglas Bader - The indomitable Flying Ace of WW2 who defied all odds with his prosthetic legs. Leg muscles in running: A captivating display of power, grace, and athleticism. Edward VIII & Patailas: An intriguing tale of royal intrigue and their extraordinary limb connection. Goetz von Berlichingen's Artificial Hand: A testament to human ingenuity and resilience throughout history. Unraveling the enigmatic practices of South American cannibals in the 16th century involving limbs. Delving into the complexity of our arm's anatomy with a detailed diagram showcasing bones, veins, and arteries. Arm circulation demystified through anatomical artwork C013 / 7419 - an enlightening visual journey within ourselves. Celebrating the beauty and functionality of a healthy hand that empowers us every day. Water bear (SEM C016 / 9084): Nature's tiny marvels remind us that even small they are hold incredible strength and adaptability Figure Study (red chalk on paper): Capturing the essence and elegance through artistry across centuries Mans arms: Symbolizing strength, determination, and endless possibilities as we reach for greatness. In this captivating exploration, we delve into various aspects surrounding limbs – from medical advancements to historical anecdotes, artistic representations to natural wonders – reminding us that these remarkable extensions are not just physical appendages but conduits for human potential in its many forms