Posture Collection (page 10)

Raishin and the Wind and Thunder Gods, 1865. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Raishin and the Wind and Thunder Gods, 1865. From One Hundred Ghost Tales from China and Japan

The Greedy Old Woman with a Box of Demons, 1865. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
The Greedy Old Woman with a Box of Demons, 1865. From One Hundred Ghost Tales from China and Japan

Folios from a Kalpasutra (Book of Sacred Precepts) (image 2 of 2), c1425. Creator: Unknown
Folios from a Kalpasutra (Book of Sacred Precepts) (image 2 of 2), c1425

An Ascetic Receiving an Offering from a Woman, between c1725 and c1750. Creator: Unknown
An Ascetic Receiving an Offering from a Woman, between c1725 and c1750

Ecstasy of Saint Francis, 1809. Creator: William Say
Ecstasy of Saint Francis, 1809

Radha and Krishna Exchange Clothes, c1800. Creator: Unknown
Radha and Krishna Exchange Clothes, c1800

First audience of a British minister with the Tycoon of Japan at Jeddo... 1860. Creator: Unknown
First audience of a British minister with the Tycoon of Japan at Jeddo [ie Eddo] - from a sketch by S. J. Gower, 1860. Mr

Allegory of Justice, 1605. Creator: Willem van Swanenburg
Allegory of Justice, 1605. From Thronus Justitiae, pl. 11

Count William III of Holland Permitting the Beheading of His Bailiff, 1607. Creator: Willem van Swanenburg
Count William III of Holland Permitting the Beheading of His Bailiff, 1607. From Thronus Justitiae, pl. 7

The Goddess Chunda (?), c.700. Creator: Unknown
The Goddess Chunda (?), c.700

Shrine with Four Jinas (Rishabhanatha [Adinatha]), Parshvanatha, Neminatha, and Mahavira), c.600. Creator: Unknown
Shrine with Four Jinas (Rishabhanatha [Adinatha]), Parshvanatha, Neminatha, and Mahavira), c.600

Mutsuki Suginosuke Norifusa with a Ghost, 1867. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Mutsuki Suginosuke Norifusa with a Ghost, 1867. From Beauty and Valor in the Novel Suikoden

Sorori Shinzaemon and Hideyoshi (?), 1882. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Sorori Shinzaemon and Hideyoshi (?), 1882. From Sketches by Yoshitoshi

Okame Laughing at the Shadow of a Mushroom, 1882. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Okame Laughing at the Shadow of a Mushroom, 1882. From Sketches by Yoshitoshi

Hanuman, The Divine Monkey, c.1600. Creator: Unknown
Hanuman, The Divine Monkey, c.1600

Deposition, 1775. Creator: Valentine Green
Deposition, 1775

The Bodhisattva Maitreya, c.1000. Creator: Unknown
The Bodhisattva Maitreya, c.1000

Akinoiro and His Father, Jimbei, 1881. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Akinoiro and His Father, Jimbei, 1881. From A Mirror of Filial Piety in Japan

Tokugawa Iemitsu Receiving Lords in Audience, 1875. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Tokugawa Iemitsu Receiving Lords in Audience, 1875. From Brief Account of the Rulers of the Tokugawa Clan

Tokugawa Ieyasu Examining the Head of Kimura Shigenari at the Battle of Osaka Castle, 1875. From Brief Account of the Rulers of the Tokugawa Clan

Ushiwakamaru at Gojo Bridge, 1882. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Ushiwakamaru at Gojo Bridge, 1882. From Sketches by Yoshitoshi

Architectural Fitting in the Form of a Serpent, between c.1400 and c.1500. Creator: Unknown
Architectural Fitting in the Form of a Serpent, between c.1400 and c.1500

Cosmic Form of the Hindu God Shiva (Sadashiva), between c.1050 and c.1150. Creator: Unknown
Cosmic Form of the Hindu God Shiva (Sadashiva), between c.1050 and c.1150

Actor portraying a seller of birds for release, between circa 1850 and circa 1852. Creator: Utagawa Kuniyoshi
Actor portraying a seller of birds for release, between circa 1850 and circa 1852. From Analog of Three Shrines

Jina Mahavira (?), between 850 and 900. Creator: Unknown
Jina Mahavira (?), between 850 and 900

Fujiwara Yoshitaka, Early 1840s. Creator: Utagawa Kuniyoshi
Fujiwara Yoshitaka, Early 1840s. From Hundred Poets, One Poem Each

Buddha Shakyamuni, between 400 and 600. Creator: Unknown
Buddha Shakyamuni, between 400 and 600

Compiled Album from Four Series: A Mirror of Famous Generals of Japan... between 1876 and 1882
Compiled Album from Four Series: A Mirror of Famous Generals of Japan; Comic Pictures of Famous Places in Civilizing Tokyo; Twenty-four Accomplishments in Imperial Japan; Twenty-four Hours in

Buddha Shakyamuni Sheltered by the Serpent King Muchalinda, between 300 and 350. Creator: Unknown
Buddha Shakyamuni Sheltered by the Serpent King Muchalinda, between 300 and 350

Maebara Ikkaku Holding a Sword, 1878. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Maebara Ikkaku Holding a Sword, 1878. From A Chronicle of Events at Kagoshima

Nagayama Yaichi Ducking Bullets, 1878. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Nagayama Yaichi Ducking Bullets, 1878. From A Chronicle of Events at Kagoshima

Egawa Tarozaemon Playing the Koto, 1887. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Egawa Tarozaemon Playing the Koto, 1887. From Lives of Modern People

Buddha Shakyamuni or the Jina Buddha Akshobhya, 9th-10th century. Creator: Unknown
Buddha Shakyamuni or the Jina Buddha Akshobhya, 9th-10th century

Hakoomaru Kneeling by a Short Sword, 1878. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Hakoomaru Kneeling by a Short Sword, 1878. From A Mirror of Wisdom, Benevolence, and Valor in Japan

Elderly Couple Worshipping the Rising Sun, c1850. Creator: Kawanabe Kyosai
Elderly Couple Worshipping the Rising Sun, c1850

Yui, Published in 1854. Creators: Utagawa Kunisada, Ando Hiroshige
Yui, Published in 1854. From Double-brush 53 stages(Sohitsu gojusan tsugi), no. 17. he Sisters (Shimei) Miyagino and Shinobu

Actors Arashi Otohachi III and Iwai Kumesaburo II, 19th century. Creator: Utagawa Kunisada
Actors Arashi Otohachi III and Iwai Kumesaburo II, 19th century. Play: Sekai no Hana Oguri Gaiden

Tawara Toda Hidesato in Audience with the Emperor, 1880. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Tawara Toda Hidesato in Audience with the Emperor, 1880. From A Mirror of Great Warriors of Japan

Bunya no Watamaro and Surrendering Rebels in Oshu, 1880. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Bunya no Watamaro and Surrendering Rebels in Oshu, 1880. From A Mirror of Great Warriors of Japan

Memorial Portrait of Hiroshige, 1859. Creator: Utagawa Kunisada
Memorial Portrait of Hiroshige, 1859

Otomo no Sadehiko Leaving Sayohime to Invade Korea, 1879. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Otomo no Sadehiko Leaving Sayohime to Invade Korea, 1879. From A Mirror of Great Warriors of Japan

The Actors Sawamura Sojuro and Arashi Shincha, c1810s. Creator: Utagawa Kunisada
The Actors Sawamura Sojuro and Arashi Shincha, c1810s

Kibi Daijin Seated at a Chinese Table, 1881. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Kibi Daijin Seated at a Chinese Table, 1881. From Twenty-four Accomplishments in Imperial Japan

Narihira Kneeling before Prince Koretaka, c1766. Creator: Shunsho
Narihira Kneeling before Prince Koretaka, c1766. Series: Tales of Ise in Iroha Order

Saruwaka Shibaimachi The Theater District in Saruwaka (Cho); The Actor Ichikawa Ebizo V... 1863
Saruwaka Shibaimachi The Theater District in Saruwaka (Cho); The Actor Ichikawa Ebizo V in the Role of Hitotsuya no Baba The Old Woman of the Lonely House, 1863

Hino Kumawakamaru and the Priest Calling Back the Boat, 1885. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Hino Kumawakamaru and the Priest Calling Back the Boat, 1885. From Yoshitoshi's Warriors Trembling with Courage. The boy Hino Kunimitsu(1320-1363)

Courtesans with Children, c1840. Creator: Utagawa Kunisada
Courtesans with Children, c1840

The Bodhisattva Maitreya, 5th century. Creator: Unknown
The Bodhisattva Maitreya, 5th century

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"Posture: A Window into History, Art, and Health" In the realm of art, it has long been a subject of fascination. From Nicolas Poussin's masterpiece "Et in Arcadia ego" to Francisco Goya's provocative "The Naked Maja, " artists have captured the grace and power that lies within a person's stance. Even outside the world of art, posture holds immense significance. Just take a look at Charles Darwin, whose caricature in Vanity Fair depicts him with his characteristic hunched back—a physical manifestation of his tireless pursuit of knowledge. But it is not only historical figures who are affected by posture; even ballet dancers undergo rigorous training to perfect their form. The discipline and elegance they display on stage is a testament to the importance of maintaining proper alignment. In John Pettie's painting "Two Strings To Her Bow, " we see a woman standing tall and confident—her upright posture symbolizing her strength and independence in Victorian society. Similarly, Peter Lely's portrait of Sir John Nicholas exudes authority through his commanding pose. It also plays a role in health and well-being. In George Romney's depiction of Lady Hamilton as the Goddess of Health, her statuesque figure represents vitality and balance—an embodiment of good posture contributing to overall wellness. During times of adversity, like Winston Churchill contemplating the ruins after the bombing during World War II, one can't help but notice how he maintains an unwavering stance amidst chaos—a reminder that even in turmoil, our they are reflect resilience. Beyond these artistic representations lie real-life examples: soldiers marching proudly with impeccable postures as seen in JE Bruton’s photograph capturing The Cape Town Highlanders' unity; or everyday individuals stretching their bodies towards flexibility and release from tension as depicted by an anonymous photographer’s image. Whether portrayed on canvas or witnessed firsthand through photographs or personal experiences, these glimpses into history remind us that our postures convey more than just physicality.