Splits Collection

Wild, Lois, 1921 Feb. 9. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Wild, Lois, 1921 Feb. 9

Kevin Pietersen Splits Bat England 5th Day, The Ashes The Brit Oval, London 12 September 2005 Date: 12 September 2005

A little girl does the splits in a jolly stage costume of striped trousers and top hat. Date: 1930s

Dancer front view, (black Conte crayon & pastel on toned paper)
5903271 Dancer front view, (black Contecrayon & pastel on toned paper) by Degas, Edgar (1834-1917); 31.1x23.9 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

"There was an Old Man from the West, who never could get any rest", from A Book of Nonsense
LLM386615 " There was an Old Man from the West, who never could get any rest", from A Book of Nonsense, published by Frederick Warne and Co

Two Women Acrobats, 1916 (w / c on paper)
BRN196072 Two Women Acrobats, 1916 (w/c on paper) by Demuth, Charles (1883-1935); The Barnes Foundation, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; eBarnes Foundation; American, out of copyright

From High to Low... or the Causes and the Effects
CHT173596 From High to Low... or the Causes and the Effects, caricature of Napoleons foreign policy, c.1814 (coloured engraving) by French School

Sailors at the Southsea rink watch one of the performers perform an aerial splits 21st May 1952 watscan - - 29/01/2010

Paris, France - The River Seine upstream of Notre Dame (view from the Cathedral) Date: circa 1940

Clovis and Syagrius
Clovis I, king of the Franks, personally splits the head of the soldier who broke the vase of Soissons. 486

Dancer & Contortionist performing vertical splits
An English dancer & contortionist ( Marie ) performing vertical splits!

Man in a Horse-Drawn Cart
A 19th century man with a top hat on riding a horse drawn cart through a lane. The man has come out of a part of the road which is surrounded by trees

Ice Skater Sonja Henie
Sonja Henie (19121969) - a Norwegian figure skater and film star. Three-times Olympic Champion (1928, 1932, 1936) in Ladies Singles

Burnt tree bark. Close-up of the cracked and burnt bark of a tree killed by a forest fire. The main trunk of a tree will often burn intact, forming a charcoal-like material

Sally Rand combines a hand stand with the splits
San Francisco, California: 1939. Sally Rand combines a hand stand with the splits at the Golden Gate International Exhibition on Treasure Island in San Francisco

Children performing Fame routine, Cornwall
Three children from a gym club in Cornwall, performing an energetic routine from the TV programme Fame in a village hall. Date: circa 1980s

Splitting of the Atom - apparatus used by Dr J D Cockcroft
Dr John D Cockcroft listening for sounds indicating atomic disintegration brought about by the bombardment with high-velocity protons of the lithium nucleus

Exercising to Gramophone
A girl does her leg exercises on a table to the music of her gramophone records! Date: early 1930s

An F-16 Falcon dives straight down while performing the Splits maneuver
March 30, 2007 - An F-16 Falcon dives straight down to show center while performing the Splits maneuver upon takeoff during the U.S

Japan splits the Russian torpedo fleet, Kobayashi, Kiyochika, 1847-1915, artist, [1904 or 1905], 1 print : woodcut, color. Print shows a Japanese sailor splitting a Russian torpedo boat

Corn or maize cob with kitchen knife

Kiwi slice

Kiwi slice, macro

Kiwi, cut into halves

WW2 - Little girl searching for her home
This charming comic social commentary card from WW2 is either a little girl pondering where her new home will be (following her evacuation from the big city) or (potentially)

German female dance troupe striking a sculptural pose! Date: 1907

Acrobatic Vaudeville Couple
Portland, Oregon: c. 1920. An acrobatic couple display their overhead lift

Charlotte Greenwood does the splits at 50
New York, New York: 1940. Charlotte Greenwood proves her agility despite the fact that shes near the half-century mark

Woman doing the splits F008 / 2255
MODEL RELEASED. Woman doing the splits

Japan splits the Russian torpedo fleet. Print shows a Japanese sailor splitting a Russian torpedo boat. Date 1904 or 1905

Rowan (Sorbus aucuparia) sapling, growing out of crack on fencepost, England, may

Carpenters saw a large log
A team of carpenters use a long two-person saw to split a large trunk log into planks. Watercolour Painting by Malcolm Greensmith

Silesia Plebiscite 2
After a plebiscite which splits the region into German and Polish districts, people make their way to whichever district they want to live in

Reading with Legs Up
A young woman in high heels lies on her front and reads with her legs in the air!

1950S Costume / Woof
Gleeful blonde model, wearing an orientally inspired ensemble of silver pencil skirt with side splits & green silk blouse with mandarin collar, pours herself a drink

Moses Splits Rock
At Meribah, on mount Horeb, the Israelites are short of water, but God bids Moses strike a rock and lo ! water gushes forth

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"Splits: A Journey of Flexibility and Entertainment" In the quaint countryside, a man in a horse-drawn cart gracefully navigates the winding roads, showcasing the splits between tradition and progress. Kevin Pietersen's bat splits through the air with power and precision, leaving cricket fans in awe of his remarkable skill. With boundless energy and youthful enthusiasm, a little girl dons striped trousers and a top hat as she effortlessly performs the splits on stage, bringing joy to all who witness her delightful performance. From an artist's perspective, we are captivated by a dancer's front view captured in black Conte crayon & pastel on toned paper - every line depicting their graceful split movement. "There was an Old Man from the West, who never could get any rest, " whimsically illustrated in vibrant colors from A Book of Nonsense published in 1875; reminding us that even amidst chaos or discomfort, sometimes finding balance requires embracing our own unique splits. Two women acrobats defy gravity with their synchronized movements as they flawlessly execute daring splits mid-air; their watercolor strokes capturing both strength and grace. From high to low. . or exploring causes and effects; this thought-provoking artwork invites us to contemplate life's complexities while navigating our own personal divides or conflicts within society. In Rio de Janeiro city, South America comes alive with vibrant costumes as high-kicking dancers perform breathtaking splits against the backdrop of its iconic skyline - celebrating culture through mesmerizing movements. Parisian charm envelops us as we gaze upon the River Seine upstream of Notre Dame; its tranquil waters mirroring reflections that seem to capture fleeting moments where time itself is split into fragments of beauty. Children radiate confidence as they perform Fame routines in Cornwall - each leap representing determination while executing perfect synchrony during challenging dance moves like impressive leg splits.