Feet Collection

Reflexology foot map, artwork. Reflexology is a form of alternative medicine in which disorders in the body are treated by massaging areas of the feet thought to correspond to the affected area

Chelodina longicollis, eastern long-necked turtle
Lithograph by Edward Lear of drawing by James de Carle Sowerby. Plate from Tortoises, Terrapins and Turtles, drawn from life (1872)

The Obsequious Ornamental Ostrich (engraving)
973142 The Obsequious Ornamental Ostrich (engraving) by Lear, Edward (1812-88); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Obsequious Ornamental Ostrich)

Colonel Norton, at 28, 000 ft, on Everest, 1924
Photograph showing Colonel Edward Felix Norton (1884-1954) climbing Everest, at a height of about 28, 000 feet, 1924

1922 British Mt Everest Expedition - Norton and Mallory
1922 British Mount Everest Expedition - Major Edward " Teddy" F. Norton (1884-1954) and George Herbert Leigh Mallory (1886-1924) at nearly 27, 000 feet. Date: 1922

Rock and roll dancing couple

Moses / Millais / Hands Up
MOSES Hebrew prophet and lawgiver watches the Israelites defeat the Amalekites, his arms held up by Aaron and Hur to ensure success

Puffin Pair
JD-1534 Atlantic PUFFINS - pair Fratercula arctica John Daniels Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Dog - Basset Hound, adult with puppy
LA-1307 Dog - Basset Hound, adult with puppy Jean Michel Labat Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Blackpool goalkeeper George Farm (l) saves at the feet of Charlton Athletic's Jimmy Gauld (second l)

Motor and sensory homunculi
Sensory and motor homunculi. Computer artwork of a motor homunculus (left) and a sensory homunculus (right)

Four boys in a street in the East End of London
Four boys walking along a street in the East End of London, passing the premises of the East End News. Two of them have bare feet. Two are wearing hoods, though it doesn t appear to be raining

Clawed Toad Xenopus - Underwater. Africa
PM-4032 African clawed FROG / TOAD Xenopus Pat Morris Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Blue-Footed Booby - close-up of feed. Espagnola Island - Galapagos
WAT-10452 Blue-Footed Booby - close-up of feed Espagnola Island - Galapagos Islands Sula nebouxii M

Chrysler Building
" A modernistic Georgia Marble and Indiana Limestone building which rises 1046 feet from the ground to the top of the steel mast."

Young Lady doing a pedicure on herself (before getting dressed!). Date: circa 1920s

Elizabeth Woodville
ELIZABETH WOODVILLE Queen of Edward IV with her train held by an attendant. She was said to be extremely beautiful with blonde hair reaching to her feet

Pinguinus impennis, great auk
Oil painting on canvas by John Gerrad Keulemans (undated). 229 x 205

Any Girl, Any Station, Anywhere by S. Van Abbe
A fashionable young woman from the 1920s wearing a fur trimmed coat and a green cloche hat, rest her sore feet while sitting on a very large trunk at a railway station. Date: 1927

Wedding cake
A photograph showing the finishing touches being made to the wedding cake of George, Duke of Kent to Princess Marina of Greece in 1934

Smooth Newt
BB-522 Smooth / Common NEWT - showing belly and feet in water, UK Triturus vulgaris Distribution: UK, Europe, Southern Scandinavia, Russia and western Asia

Ostrich Legs & feet
KF-477 Ostrich - Legs & feet Strutio camelus Kenneth W Fink Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Silhouette of a local squire and his dog
Silhouette of a local squire having a drink in his local pub, with his dog at his feet. An advertisement for Worthington beer

Little Tich
LITTLE TICH (Harry Relph) Music hall entertainer (1867 - 1928), posed in his famous 28" boots called slapshoes, for his Big Boot dance. Date: c.1905

Thailand, Bangkok. Giant reclining Buddha statue at Wat Pho

Dr. Beebe climbing out of his bathysphere, August 1934
Photograph of Dr. William Beebe and his two-ton iron bathysphere off St. George, Bermuda, 11th August 1934. Dr

The Arrival of the First Thor Ballistic Missile to RAF Bom
Photograph of the delivery of first Thor Ballistic Missile to an RAF Base in Norfolk, 19th September 1958

Nijinsky, Karsavina
He sweeps Karsavina off her feet during the Oiseau de feu (the Firebird) during the Saison Russe at the Chatelet Theatre, Paris

Black Labrador Dog - Puppy with paws on log
JD-17530 DOG - black Labrador puppy with paws on log John Daniels Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Tarot Card 6 - L'Amoureux (The Lover or Lovers). Date: 20th century

Surreal study, 1952. Creator: Shirley Markham
Surreal study, 1952. Illustration for a poem by TS Eliot. Shirley Markham (1931-1999) studied Graphic Design and Illustration at Central School of Art in London from 1950-1952

Boots advertisement WW1 - comforts for the trenches
Boots advertisement warning Remember, there are no Chemists Shops in the Trenches

The Forth Bridge: Queensferry Pier, looking south, Lifting platforms about 190 feet above high-water level

Aix galericulata, mandarin duck
Plate 69 from John Goulds The Birds of Asia, Vol. 7, (1850-83). Hand coloured lithograph

Pelecanus erythrorynchos, American white pelican
Plate 311 from John James Audubons Birds of America, original double elephant folio (1835-38), hand-coloured aquatint. Engraved, printed and coloured by R. Havell (& Son), London

Silhouette of a landlord and his dog
Silhouette of a pub landlord with a glass of beer in his hand, his dog sitting at his feet. An advertisement for Worthington beer

Silhouette of a head waiter with a full glass of beer in his hand, and a cat at his feet. An advertisement for Worthington beer

Barn owl. Composite image of high-speed photographs of a European barn owl (Tyto alba) swooping from the air to capture its prey (not seen)

Bunions, X-ray
Bunions. Coloured X-ray of an elderly womans deformed inward-turning toes due to bunions (orange, lower centre)

Leg muscles in running, artwork
Leg muscles in running. Artwork showing the muscles in the leg of a runner

Otter standing on hind legs
An otter (Lutra lutra) standing on hind legs on a riverbank. Painting by Malcolm Greensmith

Hadrians Wall
Britains chief Roman monument, the fort on Hadrians Wall in Northumberland, near Hexham. A section of the wall showing solid Roman masonry, eight feet thick and originally 12feet high

Slender Loris PM 2709 Loris tardigrada © P. Morris / ARDEA LONDON
PM-2709 Slender LORIS India - Sri Lanka Loris tardigrada Pat Morris Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Barred Owl - On perch, Atchafalya River basin
TOM-1059 Barred Owl - on perch, Atchafalya River basin Atchafalaya Swamp

Novice monk praying at the feet of Giant Buddha statue, Wat Intharawihan (Wat In), Bangkok, Thailand, Asia

Bulldog
JD-9433e DOG - Bulldog facing John Daniels Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way. contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: 020 8318 1401

Brown labradoodle - peering over wall
JD-18651 Brown labradoodle - peering over wall John Daniels Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

India / Simla 1930S
The city of Simla, India literally hangs on the mountain side, 6, 000 feet above sea level. For several months of the year it is buried in snow

Mergus merganser, goosander
Plate 331 from John James Audubons Birds of America, original double elephant folio (1835-38), hand-coloured aquatint. Engraved, printed and coloured by R. Havell (& Son), London

Frog Prince & Princess
The princess discovers a frog at her feet: curiously, he too is wearing a crown

Aerial view of Wanstead from a balloon - 1909
Perhaps the chief interest in this photograph is the actual passing of a balloon under the basket of the one from which this picture was taken

Ballerinas in their dressing room
Ballet dancers prepare for a performance in their dressing room. One dancer is seen applying make up, while the feet of another await her silk ballet slippers. c.1947

Barn owl. High-speed photograph of a European barn owl (Tyto alba) swooping from the air to land on a fence post. The barn owl has long pointed wings with a span of 95 centimetres

Skeleton from below, X-ray artwork
Skeleton. Computer x-ray artwork of a human skeleton viewed from below

Foot anatomy, 19th Century illustration

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

Box Hill, Surrey
A fine view of Box Hill, Surrey, and the road which climbs up to the 700 feet top of this beauty spot, above the River Mole, named because of the many box trees on it

Death personified on a Tarot card
Death personified as a skeleton with a scythe on a Tarot card

Crucifixion, Victoria, Gozo, Malta, Europe

Polar Bear WAT 5751 Parent with cubs Ursus maritimus © M. Watson / ARDEA LONDON
WAT-5751 POLAR BEAR and x two cubs walking alongside Ursus maritimus M. Watson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Blue-footed Booby - endemic Galapagos subspecies. Blue feet. Galapagos
ROG-12870 Blue-footed Booby - endemic Galapagos subspecies. Blue feet

Snowy Owl - in flight Ontario, Canada in February
JZ-2981 Snowy Owl - in flight Ontario, Canada in February Nyctea scandiaca Jim Zipp Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Sumatran Tiger PTL9804
TOM-1370 Sumatran Tiger Panthera tigris Tom & Pat Leeson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Rhodesian Ridgeback Dog - puppy wearing Christmas hat
JD-17645 DOG - Rhodesian Ridgeback puppy wearing Christmas hat John Daniels Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Reindeer hoofs, Siberia Hoofs of a domestic reindeer
ANZ-825 Hoofs of a domestic reindeer reindeer of Selkup people (Northern minority) living near river Taz; early spring; North Tumen region, Siberia

DOG - Jack Russel Terrier, three puppies
LA-1303 DOG - Jack Russel Terrier, three puppies Jean Michel Labat Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Patrick Cotter O brien
The celebrated Irish Giant Patrick Cotter O Brien. Aged 38 years, 8 feet 7 inches high

Romanesque Bas Relief Sculpture of Saint Peter Washing Christ's Feet Showing Humility, Saint Gilles Church Abbey c12th Saint-Gilles France

Advertisement for Bovril - nurses must use Bovril in place of beef tea as it is infinitely more nourishing. Date: late 19th century

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

Border Terrier puppy, age 5 weeks, with raised paw

Rock and roll dancing couple. Date: 1960s

Tarot Card 13 - La Mort (Death)

Little Dancer Aged Fourteen, modeled 1879-81, cast 1919-21. Creator: Edgar Degas
Little Dancer Aged Fourteen, modeled 1879-81, cast 1919-21

Woman weaving on a frame, Ecuador, South America. Date: 1922

Japanese macaque (Macaca fuscata) sleeping at hot spring in Jigokudani, Yaenkoen, Nagano, Japan, February

Marianne Faithfull, singer, songwriter and actress
Marianne Faithfull (b.1946), English singer, songwriter and actress. Seen here as a teenager at the Prospect Theatre, Reading, where she went to school. circa 1962

Walter Raleigh lays his cloak at Queen Elizabeth Is feet
Sir Walter Raleigh lays his cloak at Queen Elizabeth Is feet to prevent her from getting muddy feet

Muffed Flying Tumblers, Pigeons
A portrait of four sub-variants of the Flying Tumbler pigeon breed. The Flying Tumblers shown is the Black Rose-Wing, the Red Rose-Wing, the Red-Badge and the Black Saddle

Suffragette Arrested Black Friday 1910. A scene from the Black Friday deputation, 18 Nov, 1910. Showing Miss. Ada Wright (C1862-1939) pulled off her feet by a policeman

Human foot anatomy showing skin, veins, arteries, muscles and bones
Human foot anatomy showing skin, veins, arteries, muscles, and bones, cutaway view

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

Mary Magdalene washes Jesus feet with her hair
JESUS AND MARY MAGDALENE. Mary Magdalene washes Jesus feet with her hair. Stone relief, Burgundy, France, 13th century

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EDITORS COMMENTS

"Exploring the Depths of Sole: A Journey through Feet" Embark on a fascinating expedition as we delve into the intricate world of feet. Just like a reflexology foot map, each step holds secrets waiting to be discovered. In 1922, amidst the treacherous British Mt Everest Expedition, Norton and Mallory conquered new heights. Colonel Norton's indomitable spirit soared at 28, 000 ft on Everest in 1924, leaving an everlasting mark on history. They have long been celebrated in art; from Moses by Millais to Hands Up capturing the essence of rock and roll dancing couples. These masterpieces remind us that even through movement, our they are express emotions beyond words. The motor and sensory homunculi reveal how our brain perceives these remarkable appendages. Every nerve ending tells a story as they connect us with the world beneath our soles. Witness the heartwarming bond between a Basset Hound adult and its playful puppy - their paws intertwined in love and companionship. Nature also showcases unity with puffin pairs waddling side by side across rocky shores. Venture to Espagnola Island in Galapagos where Blue-Footed Boobies take center stage with their vibrant feet stealing hearts at close-up encounters. Ostrich legs & feet stand tall as symbols of grace and agility within nature's grand tapestry. Tarot Card 6 - L'Amoureux (The Lover or Lovers) reminds us that every journey begins with two souls entwined – just like frog prince & princess finding true love through an unexpected kiss. So let your imagination wander among these diverse tales woven around "feet. " From ancient reflexology maps to daring expeditions, captivating artwork to adorable animal connections – there is more than meets the eye when it comes to this humble yet extraordinary part of our body.