Hands Behind Head Collection

The Naked Maja, c1800. Artist: Francisco Goya
The Naked Maja, (la Maja Desnuda), c1800. One of two paintings of the same woman in the same pose and also one of the few nude portraits in Spain at this time

Nude (Reclining with Hands behind Head), 1930 (gelatin silver print)
1197690 Nude (Reclining with Hands behind Head), 1930 (gelatin silver print) by Stone, Sasha (1895-1940); 29.2x39.4 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; German, out of copyright

Actress Raquel Welch on location for film shoot 1966 Wearing striped mini dress

Young woman in underwear standing by mirror, (B&W)

Odalisque, 1920 (oil on canvas)
1197503 Odalisque, 1920 (oil on canvas) by Tanoux, Henri Adrien (1865-1923); 54x73.4 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

Vintage, French, postcard depicting a woman sitting in her bedroom, 1900
3666047 Vintage, French, postcard depicting a woman sitting in her bedroom, 1900 by French Photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Vintage, French)

Ray, Adele, Miss, portrait photograph, 1916 Feb. 1. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Ray, Adele, Miss, portrait photograph, 1916 Feb. 1

Ely, Dorothy, Miss, portrait photograph, between 1914 and 1917. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Ely, Dorothy, Miss, portrait photograph, between 1914 and 1917

Couple lying in deck chairs on beach, The Maldives, Indian Ocean, Asia

Woman on a Couch Detail, 1912. Artist: Albert Marquet
Woman on a Couch Detail, 1912. He was both very young and very poor when he went to Paris to study at the School of Decorative Arts under Gustave Moreau

La Maja Desnuda, (The Naked Maja), c. 1797-1800, (c1934). Artist: Francisco Goya
La Maja Desnuda, (The Naked Maja), c.1797-1800, (c1934). Possibly commissioned by Manuel de Godoy, to hang in his private collection An image of Venus in the nude

Ginger Rogers, American actress, dancer and singer, c1938. Ginger Rogers (1911-1995) appeared in 73 films over a 35 year movie career

French film actress Brigitte Bardot in England to make a new film " Babette Goes to War". She is staying at The Mount Royal Hotel in London during her stay

Linda Lusardi Model / TV Presenter with actress Anna Karen September 1988
Linda Lusardi Model/TV Presenter with actress Anna Karen September 1988

Le Repos, (watercolour)
657595 Le Repos, (watercolour) by Hankey, William Lee (1869-1952); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le Repos. William Lee Hankey (1869-1952). Watercolour. 15 x 22in); Photo © Christie's Images

Bootjack, c. 1937. Creator: George File
Bootjack, c. 1937

A Young Peasant Girl, Sleeping, 1874 (oil on canvas)
989269 A Young Peasant Girl, Sleeping, 1874 (oil on canvas) by Perrault, Leon Bazile (1832-1908); 94.7x155 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Young Peasant Girl, Sleeping)

Female Nude with Hands Behind Head, 1914 (pencil on paper)
1195975 Female Nude with Hands Behind Head, 1914 (pencil on paper) by Schiele, Egon (1890-1918); 48.1x32 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Austrian, out of copyright

Woman with Black Stockings; Frau mit Schwarzen Strumpfen (Die Schwarze Grete), c
656792 Woman with Black Stockings; Frau mit Schwarzen Strumpfen (Die Schwarze Grete), c.1908-09 (oil on paper laid on canvas) by Kirchner

At Treport Beach, c. 1939 (oil on canvas)
1769116 At Treport Beach, c.1939 (oil on canvas) by Luce, Maximilien (1858-1941); 49.2x65.1 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: At Treport Beach. Maximilien Luce (1858-1941). Oil on canvas

Nude with Roses; Nu aux Roses, (oil on canvas)
658551 Nude with Roses; Nu aux Roses, (oil on canvas) by Enjolras, Delphin (1857-1945); 54x73 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Nude with Roses; Nu aux Roses. Enjolras Delphin (1857-1945)

The Lotus Eaters, 1883 (pencil and watercolour heightened with white)
652065 The Lotus Eaters, 1883 (pencil and watercolour heightened with white) by Staniland, Charles J. (1838-1896); 74.9x121.9. cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Lotus Eaters)

Portrait of the Artists Wife Edith, (oil on canvas)
650645 Portrait of the Artists Wife Edith, (oil on canvas) by De Camp, Joseph Rodefer (1858-1923); 61x53.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait of the Artists Wife Edith)

The models siesta, 1920 (oil on canvas)
988375 The models siesta, 1920 (oil on canvas) by Rysselberghe, Theo van (1862-1926); 66.3x75.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The models siesta; La sieste du modele)

Entertaining the Harem (oil on panel)
824442 Entertaining the Harem (oil on panel) by Israel, Daniel (1859-1901); 24.8x33 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Entertaining the Harem. Daniel Israel (1859-1901). Oil on panel

The Times of the Day: Daytime Dash (lithograph in colours)
1766955 The Times of the Day: Daytime Dash (lithograph in colours) by Mucha, Alphonse Marie (1860-1939); 105x38 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Times of the Day: Daytime Dash)

Two Nudes, 1900. Creator: Louis Michel Eilshemius
Two Nudes, 1900

Joanna Lumley the actress, June 1989

Reveille Fashion Feature Reveille model Debbie Attwood seen here modelling the latest in beach and swimwear fashions, Circa 1963

La Maja Vestida, (The Clothed Maja), 1800-1808, (c1934). Artist: Francisco Goya
La Maja Vestida, (The Clothed Maja), 1800-1808, (c1934). First owned by Prime Minister Manuel de Godoy, who was known as a womaniser

Penelopy Parkes, actress, 1939. Cigarette card from Modern Beauties, 9th series, issued by the British-American Tobacco Company

Hilda Hammerton, actress, early 20th century. Artist: Bassano Studio
Hilda Hammerton, actress, early 20th century

Norma Whalley, Australian actress, early 20th century. Artist: Miller and Lang
Norma Whalley, Australian actress, early 20th century

The Clothed Maja, c1800. Artist: Francisco Goya
The Clothed Maja, c1800. Found in the collection of the Prado, Madrid, Spain. La Maja Vestida was painted after outrage in Spanish society over the previous Desnuda

Sexy 1940s pin-up girl in lingerie posing with a B-25 bomber

Retro pin-up girl posing with a World War II era PBY Catalina seaplane

Woman having bath

Retro pin-up girl sitting outside the cockpit of a P-51 Mustang
Retro pin-up girl sitting outside the cockpit of a World War II era P-51 Mustang

Beautiful 1940s style pin-up girl standing under a B-17 bomber

ar, arms raised, augmented reality, bald, beauty, close up, color image, concept
Woman listening and dancing to headphones

Transparent Man
Transparent man with headache in cyberspace

Illustration of woman working out on large blue exrecise ball

Illustration of woman performing sit-ups with hands behind head and feet on bench

Artists concept of pleasure droids. Pleasure droids are big business in the world of tomorrow, here you pick a body and then customize the face

Robots walking about a landscape destroyed by pollution

Artists concept of mankinds reliance on science and technology as a religious status
A 3D conceptual image depicting mankinds reliance on science and technology, to the point it is a religious status

An alien planet where the arts are an important expressive part of the societies culture
Artists concept of an alien planet where the arts are an important expressive part of the societies culture

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"Captivating the Essence: The Allure of Hands Behind Head" From timeless masterpieces to vintage snapshots, the pose of "hands behind head" has captivated artists and photographers throughout history. Francisco Goya's iconic painting, "The Naked Maja, " showcases a sensuous reclining figure with her hands gracefully resting behind her head, evoking an air of confidence and vulnerability. In contrast, the 1920 oil on canvas artwork titled "Odalisque" portrays a mysterious woman in repose, her hands gently supporting her head as she gazes into the distance. Photography also embraces this intriguing pose. A gelatin silver print from 1930 captures a nude model reclining with hands behind head, emphasizing both elegance and intimacy. In another black-and-white image, a young woman stands by a mirror in nothing but underwear; her contemplative expression mirrored by her hands cradling the back of her head. Moving beyond traditional art forms, even pin-up girls found allure in this posture. A retro pin-up girl strikes a playful pose next to a World War II era PBY Catalina seaplane while resting one hand casually behind her head – embodying both nostalgia and empowerment. Not limited to solitary moments of reflection or seductive glamour shots, couples have also embraced this position for leisurely relaxation. A couple lying in deck chairs on the pristine beaches of Maldives find solace as they lean back with their hands comfortably interlocked behind their heads - basking in each other's company amidst breathtaking ocean vistas. Throughout history, renowned artists like Albert Marquet captured women lounging on couches with their delicate fingers intertwined at the nape of their necks - exuding grace and tranquility simultaneously. Even Ginger Rogers herself adopted this captivating stance during an enchanting moment frozen in time circa 1938. Beyond human subjects lie unexpected treasures within still life compositions.