Limbless Collection

Statue of the Esquiline Venus (marble)
2561909 Statue of the Esquiline Venus (marble) by Roman Imperial Period (27 BC-476 AD); Musei Capitolini, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: Early Imperial Period, from the Horti Lamiani inv)

Torso - Woman, 1913 (Bath stone, slate base)
1197431 Torso - Woman, 1913 (Bath stone, slate base) by Gill, Eric (1882-1940); 57.8 (height) cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images

The Princess Louise Scottish Hospital for Limbless Sailors & Soldiers at Erskine House, 1917 (photogravure)
1769882 The Princess Louise Scottish Hospital for Limbless Sailors & Soldiers at Erskine House, 1917 (photogravure) by Annan

Plaster Statuette: Female Torso, Front View; Statuette de platre: Torse de femme, vue de face, 1887 (oil on canvas)
1767906 Plaster Statuette: Female Torso, Front View; Statuette de platre: Torse de femme, vue de face, 1887 (oil on canvas) by Gogh

Scene in the Military Hospital, at Haslar (engraving)
1601948 Scene in the Military Hospital, at Haslar (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scene in the Military Hospital, at Haslar)

Matthew Buckinger (engraving)
473747 Matthew Buckinger (engraving) by BAack, Elias (1679-1747); Private Collection; (add.info.: Matthias Buchinger (1674-1740), called Matthew Buckinger in English, was a German magician

Erskine House, Princess Louise Scottish Hospital for Limbless Sailors and Soldiers, Erskine, Renfrewshire, Scotland, established during the First World War. 1916

Faithless Nelly Gray (colour litho)
960874 Faithless Nelly Gray (colour litho) by Ralston, William (1848-1911) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Faithless Nelly Gray, by Thomas Hood, illustrated by William Ralston)

Female Torso; Weiblicher Torso, c. 1910-1919 (cast stone with brown patina)
825488 Female Torso; Weiblicher Torso, c.1910-1919 (cast stone with brown patina) by Lehmbruck, Wilhelm (1881-1919); 71.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Female Torso; Weiblicher Torso)

Large Seated Bather; Grande Baigneuse Accroupie, (bronze with green patina)
652434 Large Seated Bather; Grande Baigneuse Accroupie, (bronze with green patina) by Rodin, Auguste (1840-1917); height: 24.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Male Torso - New Model, c. 1885 (bronze with brown patina)
988562 Male Torso - New Model, c.1885 (bronze with brown patina) by Rodin, Auguste (1840-1917); 27 high cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Male Torso - New Model; Torse d Homme dit Nouveau Modele)

Portrait of the Sculptor Nikolaus Friedrichs; Portrait des Bildhauers Nikolaus Friedrichs
656403 Portrait of the Sculptor Nikolaus Friedrichs; Portrait des Bildhauers Nikolaus Friedrichs, 1912 (oil on canvas) by Corinth

Floating Nude, (bronze with brown patina)
825494 Floating Nude, (bronze with brown patina) by Lachaise, Gaston (1882-1935); 33.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Floating Nude. Gaston Lachaise (1882-1935). Bronze with brown patina

Matthau Buchinger
MATTHAU BUCHINGER German, born at Nuremberg without hands or legs, but with sufficient of the rest of him to father eleven children. Date: 1674 - 1722

Thomas Inglefield, limbless painter
THOMAS INGLEFIELD born without arms or legs in 1769, yet taught himself to draw with the stump of his arm. Date: 1804

Matthau Buckinger
MATTHAU BUCHINGER German, born at Nuremberg, without hands or legs, became adept at drawing and performing on musical instruments. Date: 1674 - 1722

Johann Valerius (2)
JOHANN VALERIUS German born without arms, but who taught himself to do amazing things such as firing a musket with his feet Date: 1667 - 1705+

Johann Valerius
JOHANN VALERIUS German born without arms, but who taught himself to do amazing things such as firing a musket with his feet Date: 1667 - 1705+

Bath Characters by Edouart - Thomas McDermott
Thomas McDermott, a native of County Cavan, Northern Ireland, who was born without hands or feet, 1793. Inventor and manufacturer of fancy flower vases

Slow worm, artwork C016 / 3221
Slow worm (Anguis fragilis), artwork. This reptile, native to Eurasia, is a limbless burrowing lizard, not a snake. Unlike snakes, it has eyelids and can blink

Slow worm, artwork
Slow worm (Anguis fragilis), artwork. This reptile, native to Eurasia, is a limbless lizard, not a snake. Unlike snakes, it has eyelids and can blink

Nikolai Wassiljewittsch Kobelkoff - Freak Show Star
Kobelkoff, Freak show empresario pictured with his family. Nikolai Wassiljewittsch Kobelkoff (1851 - 1933) was born in Wossnesensk, Siberia, Russia

German Limbless Soldier
A German soldier who lost both legs and arms in World War I, seen woodworking after being fitted with artificial limbs. With around one million amputees worldwide following the First World War

London / Cries / Billy Water
Billy Waters, who lost a leg in an accident, plays the violin in the street

London / Cries / Beggar / Tiny
The deformed beggar often sells pens as begging is not sanctioned in England

Wounded Soldiers / Callot
The human cost of war. The crippled and wounded - the legless and armless are given alms. Soup is dished out from a cauldron in the street

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"Limbless: A Journey through Art, Resilience, and Healing" In the realm of art, the absence of limbs can evoke a myriad of emotions - from vulnerability to strength. The Statue of the Esquiline Venus stands tall in its marble glory, captivating viewers with its graceful limbless form. It reminds us that beauty transcends physical limitations. A century later, "Torso - Woman" emerges from Bath stone and slate base, crafted in 1913. This sculpture embodies the essence of femininity despite lacking arms or legs. Its presence speaks volumes about the resilience and power within every woman. During World War I, The Princess Louise Scottish Hospital for Limbless Sailors & Soldiers at Erskine House became a sanctuary for those who sacrificed their limbs on the battlefield. A photogravure captures this historic institution's compassion and dedication towards healing wounded heroes. The Female Torso Plaster Statuette from 1887 portrays an ethereal figure frozen in time on canvas. Though limbless, it exudes elegance and grace that captivates all who gaze upon it. Within military hospitals like Haslar depicted in engravings lies stories untold – tales of bravery amidst pain and suffering endured by soldiers without limbs but never without hope. These scenes remind us of their unwavering spirit even in times of adversity. Matthew Buckinger's engraving showcases his extraordinary talent as an artist born without hands or feet; he defied expectations to create intricate works that inspire awe to this day. Erskine House remains a symbol of hope as it continues to provide care for limbless veterans even after a century has passed since its establishment. It stands as a testament to humanity's commitment to supporting those who have given so much for our freedom. Through vibrant lithographs like "Faithless Nelly Gray, " we witness how art can transcend physical boundaries by portraying emotion beyond what words can express—a reminder that the human spirit can endure even in the face of heartbreak.