Hand Gesture Collection (page 4)

Irma Duncan dancers, 1930 Mar. 16. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Irma Duncan dancers, 1930 Mar. 16

Miss Diane Hubert, portrait photograph, 1927 June 26. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Miss Diane Hubert, portrait photograph, 1927 June 26

Miss Hines, 1919 Aug. 19. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Miss Hines, 1919 Aug. 19

Guthrie dancers, between 1924 and 1929. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Guthrie dancers, between 1924 and 1929

Guthrie dancers in St. Mark's Church, 1924 Apr. 6. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Guthrie dancers in St. Mark's Church, 1924 Apr. 6. Address: St. Mark's in the Bowery, New York City

Miss Lina Grossman, portrait photograph, 1918 Dec. 7. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Miss Lina Grossman, portrait photograph, 1918 Dec. 7

Miss Evelyn Gates, between 1918 and 1920. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Miss Evelyn Gates, between 1918 and 1920

Miss Lucy Feagin, portrait photograph, 1919 May 20. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Miss Lucy Feagin, portrait photograph, 1919 May 20. Drama teacher Lucy Harris Feagin founded the Feagin School of Dramatic Art in New York City

Nathanael Greene - Equestrian statues in Washington, D.C. between 1911 and 1942. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Equestrian statues in Washington, D.C. between 1911 and 1942. Sculpture of Major General Nathanael Greene by Henry Kirke Brown

Mrs. W.S. Elliott, portrait photograph, 1918 Nov. 6. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Mrs. W.S. Elliott, portrait photograph, 1918 Nov. 6

Elizabeth Duncan dancers, between 1916 and 1941. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Elizabeth Duncan dancers, between 1916 and 1941

Elizabeth Duncan dancers, between 1916 and 1941. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Elizabeth Duncan dancers, between 1916 and 1941

Elizabeth Duncan dancers, between 1916 and 1941. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Elizabeth Duncan dancers, between 1916 and 1941

Elizabeth Duncan dancers, between 1916 and 1941. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Elizabeth Duncan dancers, between 1916 and 1941

Elizabeth Duncan dancers, between 1916 and 1941. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Elizabeth Duncan dancers, between 1916 and 1941

Elizabeth Duncan dancers, between 1916 and 1941. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Elizabeth Duncan dancers, between 1916 and 1941

Elizabeth Duncan dancers, between 1916 and 1941. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Elizabeth Duncan dancers, between 1916 and 1941

Elizabeth Duncan dancers, between 1916 and 1941. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Elizabeth Duncan dancers, between 1916 and 1941

Elizabeth Duncan dancers, between 1916 and 1941. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Elizabeth Duncan dancers, between 1916 and 1941

Elizabeth Duncan dancers, between 1916 and 1941. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Elizabeth Duncan dancers, between 1916 and 1941

Elizabeth Duncan dancers, between 1916 and 1941. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Elizabeth Duncan dancers, between 1916 and 1941

Dog show, East Hampton, Long Island, between 1933 and 1942. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Dog show, East Hampton, Long Island, between 1933 and 1942

Dog show, East Hampton, Long Island, between 1933 and 1942. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Dog show, East Hampton, Long Island, between 1933 and 1942

Onoe Baiko and Seki Sanjuro, 1884. Creator: Toyohara Kunichika
Onoe Baiko and Seki Sanjuro, 1884

Shepherds in Arcadia, 1789. Creators: Thomas Kirk, John Boydell, Josiah Boydell
Shepherds in Arcadia, 1789

Geisha and Attendants by a Wharf in the Fukagawa district, c1780. Creator: Kitao Masanobu
Geisha and Attendants by a Wharf in the Fukagawa district, c1780. Series: Ten Forms of Modern Lovely Women

Recueil des modes de la cour de France, Paysan de Meudon, between c1678 and c1693. Creator: Nicolas Bonnart
Recueil des modes de la cour de France, Paysan de Meudon, between c1678 and c1693

Adelheim von Veltheim, 1783. Creator: Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki
Adelheim von Veltheim, 1783

Virgin and Child with saints, 20th-century painting on 14th-century antiphonary. Creator: Venetian Forger
Virgin and Child with saints, 20th-century painting on 14th-century antiphonary. Miniature - detail

Man in Apron and Cap, c1855. Creator: Paul Gavarni
Man in Apron and Cap, c1855

Kneeling Monk, 17th century. Creator: Unknown
Kneeling Monk, 17th century

Un Baiser de circonstance, 1867. Creator: Honore Daumier
Un Baiser de circonstance, 1867. The allegorical figures of Peace and Europe exchange a kiss. From Actualites

"The Separation of the Apostles" - from a picture by Charles Gleyre, 1858. Creator: Unknown
"The Separation of the Apostles" - from a picture by Charles Gleyre, 1858. The subject of this picture is the figurative separation of the Apostles at the foot of the Cross

Donati's Comet, as seen from the Cambridge Observatory, on October 11, 1858. Creator: Smyth
Donati's Comet, as seen from the Cambridge Observatory, on October 11, 1858. As it but seldom happens that such a favourable opportunity occurs for examining the changes which take place in

"The Last Welsh Bard", the Painting which obtained the Prize at the Llangollen Eisteddfod, 1858. The Eisteddfod at Llangollen this year was signalised by a pictorial competition in addition

Her Majesty, en route for Scotland, at Dunbar Station, 1858. Creator: Unknown
Her Majesty, en route for Scotland, at Dunbar Station, 1858....a monster train of excursionists, under the guidance of Mr

Queen Victoria Visiting the Tomb of Frederick the Great, 1858. Creator: Unknown
Queen Victoria Visiting the Tomb of Frederick the Great, 1858. Her Majesty and the Prince Consort, during their recent visit to Prussia, inspected the tomb of Frederick the Great

Fire-Plug, 1858. Creator: Unknown
Fire-Plug [fire hydrant], 1858. A cry of fire has been raised. The water bailiff has promptly turned on the water, and from one of the fireplugs gushes a mass of water

Madonna and Child with St Andrew and St Lawrence. Creator: Niccolò Rondinelli
Madonna and Child with St Andrew and St Lawrence, Unknown date

Madonna and Child. Creator: Master of the Castello Nativity
Madonna and Child, Unknown date

Beating the Jungle for Tigers, 1876. Creator: Unknown
Beating the Jungle for Tigers, 1876. The future King Edward VII shoots tigers during a royal visit to India. The following telegram was published in London on Thursday: "Camp of Nepaul, Feb. 21

Departure of King George of Hanover from the Victoria Station, 1876. Creator: Unknown
Departure of King George of Hanover from the Victoria Station, 1876. King George and Princess Frederica of Hanover, after a visit of nearly five weeks to England

Broad-Street, Philadelphia, from a sketch by one of our special artists, 1876. Creator: C.R
Broad-Street, Philadelphia, from a sketch by one of our special artists, 1876....view of Broad-street, at the crossing of the Pennsylvania and Reading line of railroad

Landscape with a Ruin. Creator: Manner of Crescenzio Onofri
Landscape with a Ruin, Unknown date

Conflict between the Natives of Samoa and the Crew of H.M.S. Barracouta, 1876. Creator: Unknown
Conflict between the Natives of Samoa and the Crew of H.M.S. Barracouta, 1876. Engraving after a sketch by Assistant Paymaster Rudge....the King, Captain Stevens, the Consuls

Sitting of the Skouptschina, or Parliament of Servia, 1876. Creator: Unknown
Sitting of the Skouptschina, or Parliament of Servia, 1876. Engraving after a sketch by...M. Charles Yriarte, the well-known French traveller and historian

Opening of the American Centennial Exhibition: Colonel Sandford delivering...a Catalogue...1876. Creator: Melton Prior
Opening of the American Centennial Exhibition: Colonel Sandford delivering to President Grant a Catalogue of the British Department, from a sketch by our special artist, 1876

Opening of the American Centennial Exhibition: President Grant Starting the Machinery...1876. Creator: Melton Prior
Opening of the American Centennial Exhibition: President Grant Starting the Machinery, from a sketch by our special artist, 1876....the procession entered Machinery Hall

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In the realm of art and history, hand gestures have always held a captivating power to convey messages, emotions, and even hidden meanings. From the signed photograph of Sigmund Freud in 1921, where his hands seem to emphasize the depth of his psychoanalytical theories, to Mary L. Macomber's enchanting painting "Night and Her Daughter Sleep" depicting delicate hand movements that lull us into dreamland. Traveling back centuries ago, we witness John Trumbull's masterpiece "The Sortie Made by the Garrison of Gibraltar" capturing soldiers' resolute hand signals as they bravely defend their fortress in 1789. James William Edmund Doyle's poignant artwork "Edward refuses succour to his son at Crecy" transports us to medieval times when a father's outstretched hand denies aid on the battlefield. Venturing further eastward, Alexa Petrov's portrayal of Saint Nicholas of Lipna showcases a serene gesture emanating blessings upon all who behold it. Meanwhile, John Martin's epic painting "Joshua Commanding the Sun to Stand Still upon Gibeon" depicts an awe-inspiring moment frozen in time as Joshua raises his arm towards the heavens with divine authority. From Asia comes a vibrant Thangka painting from Kathmandu illustrating Buddha bestowing his benevolent blessing through graceful hand gestures—a symbol of enlightenment and compassion transcending borders. Delving into satire and caricature, G. Humphrey’s Caricature Shop presents Honi Soi Qui Mal Y Pense—an intriguing glimpse into society where exaggerated gestures mockingly reveal hidden intentions beneath polite facades. Turning our attention to more somber scenes captured by artists like Henry Traut and Charles-Joseph Natoire; their works such as "The Wailing Women" or "The Rebuke of Adam and Eve, " respectively depict hands expressing grief or admonishment—reminders that human experiences are often conveyed through these silent yet powerful gestures.