Bare Foot Collection

Holy Infant of Prague
The miraculous Holy Infant of Prague was revealed by his mother Mary to Saint Cyril of the Mother of God, a barefoot Carmelite monk, at Prague, in the 9th century

Thames Mudlarks
Barefoot mudlarks scavenging in the Thames at low water

Traditional Cambodian apsara dancer, temples of Angkor Wat, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Siem Reap Province, Cambodia, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

Carmelite Nuns
Discalced (= Barefoot) Carmelite Nuns

Sandie Shaw, singer, pictured kicking a ball March 1965

PEACE PIPE CEREMONY, 1718. Chitimacha Native Americans in Louisiana on their way to take part in the calumet ceremony upon the conclusion of peace with the French in 1718

Backyard carnival, 1800s
Children putting on a circus in the backyarrd, 1800s. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a 19th-century illustration

Laguna Beach, Orange County, California, United States of America, North America

Yoga meditation, Full Moon Island, Male Atoll, Maldives, Indian Ocean, Asia

Couples legs on a beach, Maldives, Indian Ocean, Asia

Isadora Duncan / Barefoot
ISADORA DUNCAN American dancer, barefoot on stage

Madimba - Congo - Pipe-smoking lady
A rather powerful looking lady from the Congo, smoking a pipe and carrying a large wicker basket on her head. She is the wife of the Chief of the Mpongo Tribe of Kibweta, Madimba, Congo, Africa

Brotherly Affection; Affetto fraterno, c. 1900 (oil on canvas)
1197530 Brotherly Affection; Affetto fraterno, c. 1900 (oil on canvas) by Chierici, Gaetano (1838-1920); 33x42 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Italian, out of copyright

London Slums, The Boys (b / w photo)
XJF157130 London Slums, The Boys (b/w photo) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Man relaxing on a beachside hammock, Maldives, Indian Ocean, Asia

Lillian Board after breaking her own 880 yard track record at Reading. 12th June 1968

SWORD DANCE, c1920. Olga Desmond (1891-1964) performing the Sword Dance. Photographed c1920

Teenage Pregnancy
A barefoot pregnant teenager in a rather unflattering gingham mini maternity dress

Naomi and Ruth, 1887 (oil on canvas)
1199590 Naomi and Ruth, 1887 (oil on canvas) by Morgan, Evelyn De (1855-1919); 94x59.7 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

The making of The Millionairess Film 15th July 1960 Pictured Sophia Loren Italian Actress on set sitting by the water during filming - Plot Summary: When her father dies, Epifania Parerga

The Palace Guard, 1892 (oil on canvas)
989239 The Palace Guard, 1892 (oil on canvas) by Deutsch, Ludwig (1855-1935); 132.4x83.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Palace Guard. Ludwig Deutsch (1855-1935). Oil on canvas

Waifs and Strays Society Advertisement
An appeal for funds by the Waifs and Strays Society featuring an illustration of two barefoot children in rags on a doorstep

COUNTRY STORE, 1872. Interior of a country store. A general store in North Carolina during Reconstruction. Wood engraving, American, 1872

GATL2A-00027
Jamaicans bringing their produce to market, circa 1890. Hand-colored halftone illustration of a 19th-century illustration

Clan Sinclair
Clan SINCLAIR a young barefoot woman wears a long tartan plaid

Standing Buddha statue, Aukana, near Sigiriya, Sri Lanka, Asia

Berber man standing with his camel, Erg Chebbi, Sahara Desert, Merzouga, Morocco, North Africa, Africa

Pilgrims on road to temple, Tamil Nadu state, India, Asia

Walsingham Pilgrims
In the Middle Ages, pilgrims thronged to the Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham, Norfolk, leaving their sandals in the " Slipper Chapel" and walking barefoot 2 miles to the shrine

Meditation, c. 1942 (gouache on newsprint on board)
987589 Meditation, c.1942 (gouache on newsprint on board) by Ramos Martinez, Alfredo (1871-1946); 57.8x43 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Meditation; Meditacion)

1984 Olympic Games in Los Angeles, USA. Womens 3000 Metres Heat. Great Britains Zola Budd in action during the race. 8th August 1984

The Slipper Chapel
In the Middle Ages, pilgrims thronged to the Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham, Norfolk, leaving their sandals in the " Slipper Chapel" and walking barefoot 2 miles to the shrine Date

Daisy in between toes. Foot with a common daisy (Bellis perennis) in between the toes. Photographed in summer

MIGRANT WORKERS, 1941. Shacks of African American migrant workers in Belle Glade, Florida. Photograph, February 1941

Two girls on beach at dusk, camel waiting, Ganpatipule, Karnataka, India, Asia

Riding Hood / Steinbruck
Red Riding Hood encounters a friendly wolf in the woods who offers her his paw

Children Make a Wreath
Three little girls & their brother sit upon a quilt in the middle of the floor. The eldest girl has abandoned her knitting to make a floral wreath for the youngest. Date: circa 1870

French new year postcard depicting two young girls, with a basket of flowers, 1900
3666182 French new year postcard depicting two young girls, with a basket of flowers, 1900 by French School, (20th century); (add.info.: French new year postcard depicting two young girls)

A Sitting Nubian, Rome, 1839 (oil on canvas)
8711992 A Sitting Nubian, Rome, 1839 (oil on canvas) by Rorbye, Martinus (1803-48); Nivaagaards Malerisamling, Niva, Denmark; (add.info.: By Martinus Rorbye).

Two Women Bathing, c.1895 (etching on tan wove paper)
5859736 Two Women Bathing, c.1895 (etching on tan wove paper) by Renoir, Pierre Auguste (1841-1919); The Art Institute of Chicago, IL, USA; (add.info.: by Pierre-Auguste Renoir).

Sleeping Shepherds, 1663 (oil on wood)
XOS5877344 Sleeping Shepherds, 1663 (oil on wood) by Velde, Adriaen van de (1636-72); 38.5x43.5 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: by Adriaen van de Velde).

Children carrying loads of clay in the brickyards of the English Midlands, 1871 Wood engraving
530529 Children carrying loads of clay in the brickyards of the English Midlands, 1871 Wood engraving.; (add.info.: It was estimated that at this time there were between 20,000)

His First Smoke 1878 (Oil on canvas)
8766543 His First Smoke 1878 (Oil on canvas) by Gaul, Gilbert (1855-1919); 72.1--54.9 cm; High Museum of Art, Atlanta, Georgia, USA; © High Museum of Art .

Tapestry of Pastrana. end 15th century (tapestry)
CUL4902902 Tapestry of Pastrana. end 15th century (tapestry) by Grenier, Pasquier (fl.1447-93) (workshop of); Museo Parroquial de Tapices de Pastrana, Guadalajara

Dancing Roman Woman, before 1838 (oil on card)
8711981 Dancing Roman Woman, before 1838 (oil on card) by Marstrand, Wilhelm (1810-73); Nivaagaards Malerisamling, Niva, Denmark; (add.info)

An 18th century lady taking a footbath is interrupted by a suitor. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte vom Mittelalter
1000911 An 18th century lady taking a footbath is interrupted by a suitor. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte vom Mittelalter bis zur Gegenwart by Eduard Fuchs, published 1909.; Private Collection.

Underwater diving suit. 19th century (engraving)
672994 Underwater diving suit. 19th century (engraving); Universal History Archive/UIG.

19th century Polish postwoman
673378 19th century Polish postwoman; (add.info.: a nineteenth century Polish postwoman); Universal History Archive/UIG.

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"Barefoot: A Journey through Cultures and Traditions" Thames Mudlarks: Exploring the hidden treasures of London's riverbank, barefoot in search of history. Traditional Cambodian Apsara Dancer at Angkor Wat: Graceful movements tell ancient tales as she dances barefoot amidst the majestic temples. Carmelite Nuns: In their quiet devotion, these nuns find solace walking barefoot on the path to spiritual enlightenment. Holy Infant of Prague: Pilgrims humbly approach, leaving their shoes behind as they seek blessings from this revered statue. Peace Pipe Ceremony with Chitimacha Native Americans: Celebrating harmony and unity, they walk barefoot towards a new era of peace. Backyard Carnival in the 1800s: Children laugh and play games with joyous abandon, feeling the grass beneath their feet. Yoga Meditation on Full Moon Island in Maldives: Connecting mind, body, and nature while grounding themselves by practicing yoga barefoot under a starlit sky. Couples' Legs on a Beach in Maldives: Love is felt deeply as toes sink into warm sand during romantic walks along pristine shores. Isadora Duncan / Barefoot Pioneer: The legendary dancer defied convention by performing gracefully without shoes – an embodiment of freedom and self-expression. Laguna Beach's Bohemian Spirit in California, USA: Artists embrace nature's beauty by strolling shoeless along sandy shores or exploring tide pools at sunset. Man Praying in Sikh Temple Dubai UAE : Devotion fills his heart as he removes his footwear before entering the sacred space to connect with divinity Madimba - Congo - Pipe-smoking lady : Amidst lush greenery, her soul finds tranquility while enjoying her pipe smoke sans any footwear. From historical ceremonies to artistic expressions.