Physique Collection (page 5)

Studies for "Judgment", 1903-1916. Creator: John Singer Sargent
Studies for " Judgment", 1903-1916

Members of the German gymnastics club at Chodov
circa 1910s

Design for a Term with Two Bacchic Figures, from: Curieuses recherches de plusieurs beaus morceaus d ornemens antiques et modernes (...), 1645. After Adam Philippon

A Doe and Two Lionesses, ca. 1540. Creator: Attributed to Jan Cornelisz Vermeyen
A Doe and Two Lionesses, ca. 1540

Plate 17: Bacchus standing in a niche, holding grapes over a plate, accompanied by an infant satyr, from a series of mythological gods and goddesses, 1526

Plate 5: Neptune standing in a niche holding a trident, with a hippocampus (sea-horse) behind him, from a series of gods and goddesses, 1526

Plate 9: Mars in a niche, holding a sword above his head with his right arm, and a shield on his left arm, from a series of mythological gods and goddesses, 1526

Plate 7: Pluto in a niche, holding a bident, with Cerberus next to him, from a series of mythological gods and goddesses, 1526

Plate 19: Vulcan standing in a niche swinging a hammer, with an anvil, hammer, and tongs at his feet, from a series of mythological gods and goddesses, 1526

Two Fencers, from Fencers, plate 8, 1552. Creators: Dirck Volkertsen Coornhert
Two Fencers, from Fencers, plate 8, 1552. After Maarten van Heemskerck

St. John the Baptist in the Wilderness, ca. 1552-54. Creator: Battista Franco Veneziano
St. John the Baptist in the Wilderness, ca. 1552-54

Neptune Between Two Sea Horses, ca. 1560-80. Creator: Unknown
Neptune Between Two Sea Horses, ca. 1560-80. Formerly attributed to Giorgio Ghisi. After Perino del Vaga

Plate for the ‘Atlas Anatomico (unpublished), Plate ca. 1680-9
Plate for the Atlas Anatomico (unpublished), Plate ca. 1680-94; printed 1740

Jupiter Fighting the Giants. 1540-96. Creator: Jacopo Zucchi
Jupiter Fighting the Giants. 1540-96

Two studies of a Standing Man with a Sword (Alexander the Great); verso: Studies... ca
Two studies of a Standing Man with a Sword (Alexander the Great); verso: Studies of a Leg, an Arm, a Hand, and a Figures Neck, ca. 1601

Standing Youth with Hands Behind His Back, and a Seated Youth Reading (recto); Two Studies of Hands (verso), 1457/58-1504

Wrestlers, 1899 (oil on canvas)
3432806 Wrestlers, 1899 (oil on canvas) by Eakins, Thomas Cowperthwait (1844-1916); 22.87u152.4 cm; Los Angeles County Museum of Art, CA, USA; (add.info.: Half nelson and crotch hold); American

Sculpture of a male ball player by Georg Mattes (1874-1942). Date: circa 1900s

Statue of an Athlete by Richard Wilhelm Daniel Fabricus
Statue of a German Athlete by Richard Wilhelm Daniel Fabricus (1863-1923) - stands outside the Hygiene Museum of Wilhelm Kreis in Dresden, Germany. Date: 1907

Sculpture of a Male Swedish Swimmer Date: circa 1900s

Studies in comparative anatomy, 1506-1507 (1954). Artist: Leonardo da Vinci
Studies in comparative anatomy, 1506-1507 (1954). Studies comparing the leg of a man with that of a horse. Found in the collection of the Royal Library, Windsor Castle, Windsor

Muscle studies, late 15th or early 16th century (1954). Artist: Leonardo da Vinci
Muscle studies, late 15th or early 16th century (1954). Found in the collection of the Royal Library, Windsor Castle, Windsor, 19014v. A print from Leonardo da Vinci by Ludwig H Heydenreich

Greek statue of a male torso, 5th century BC

Roman copy of a Greek statue of a male torso

Annette Kellerman
Annette Marie Sarah Kellerman (1886 - 1975) - Australian swimmer, film star, and writer. One of the first women to wear a one-piece bathing costume, causing a minor scandal at the time

PLANCK, Max Karl Ernst Ludwig (1858-1947). German theoretical physicist who originated quantum theory, which won him the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1918. Oil

Woman (Physics personified) whipping the bare bottom of one
La physique confond l ignorance Dedie aux souscripteurs. French cartoon shows a woman (Physics personified) whipping the bare bottom of one man (possibly Janinet) while another (possibly Abbe Miollan)

Female Bodybuilder

Boxing, from Worlds Dudes series (N31) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes, 1888

Alex Aberg - Estonian Wrestler
Aleksander Richard Aberg (1881-1920) - Russian-Estonian professional Greco-Roman and free-style wrestling world champion of the early 20th century. Date: circa 1910

Army School of Physical Training, Aldershot
Team photo from the Army School of Physical Training, Aldershot, Hampshire. Date: 1941

Marble Statue of Borghese Gladiator 100 B. C
Borghese Gladiator 100 B.C. Marble StatueLouvre Museum

OPPENHEIMER, Julius Robert (1904-1967). American physicist

HEWISH, Anthony (1924). British radio astronomer. Nobel Prize for Physics in 1974. Oil

MAXWELL, James Clerk (1831-1879). Scottish theoretical physicist. Engraving

BECQUEREL, Antoine Henri (1852-1908). French physicist, Nobel laureate 1903, and the discoverer of radioactivity. Oil

FERMI, Enrico (1901-1954). Italian physicist, Nobel laureate in 1938. Oil

TORRICELLI, Evangelista (1608-1647). Italian physicist and mathematician, best known for his invention of the barometer. Opera Geom鴲 ica. FRANCE. Ό E-DE-FRANCE. Paris. National Library

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"Unveiling the Power of Physique: A Glimpse into the Inter-war Period British Military Recruitment Poster" Step back in time to the inter-war period, where a captivating British military recruitment poster proudly showcased the epitome of physical strength and endurance. Drawing inspiration from renowned figures like Eugene Sandow, the Prussian strongman, this poster aimed to entice young men with its depiction of an ideal physique. Eugene Sandow himself was a symbol of power and masculinity during his time. In a classical ancient Greco-Roman pose captured in a black and white photograph from 1894, he exuded grace and strength simultaneously. His chiseled muscles were reminiscent of ancient Greek gods, inspiring awe among those who beheld him. But physique wasn't limited to just Sandow; it transcended boundaries and cultures. Ahmed Madrali's larger-than-life comic postcard depicted an enormous man frolicking with a woman in the sea during the 20th century. This playful representation highlighted how size could be celebrated humorously while still emphasizing physicality. Even Nikola Tesla recognized nature's role in shaping one's physique as evidenced by his portrait taken in 1892 against a backdrop of lush greenery. The Peking Observatory further emphasized this connection between human form and natural surroundings through Jean Baptiste du Haldes' illustration. Artistic interpretations also played their part in immortalizing physiques throughout history. Peter Paul Rubens' masterpiece "The Union of Earth and Water (Antwerp and the Scheldt)" showcased muscular bodies intertwined harmoniously within its grandeur, proving that even centuries ago, society revered physical prowess. Science too had its say on physique; James Clerk Maxwell's theoretical work delved into understanding energy flow within our bodies - another testament to humanity's fascination with unlocking our physical potential. Not limited to mere admiration or artistic expression alone, sports became arenas for showcasing exceptional physiques.