Hand Gesture Collection (page 5)

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

The Royal Visit to the City: Arrival of the Prince and Princess of Wales at Guildhall Yard, 1876. Creator: Unknown
The Royal Visit to the City: Arrival of the Prince and Princess of Wales at Guildhall Yard, 1876. The future King Edward VII

The Guildhall Banquet to the Prince and Princess of Wales: the Loving Cup, 1876. Creator: Unknown
The Guildhall Banquet to the Prince and Princess of Wales: the Loving Cup, 1876. The future King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra are entertained by the Lord Mayor of London

Karl XII, 1682-1718, King of Sweden pfalzgrave of Zweibrücken, 1719. Creator: Johann Heinrich Wedekind
Karl XII, 1682-1718, King of Sweden pfalzgrave of Zweibrucken, 1719

Review at Madrid before the Prince of Wales and the King of Spain: the Guardia Civile...1876. Creator: Unknown
Review at Madrid before the Prince of Wales and the King of Spain: the Guardia Civile marching past, from a sketch by our special artist, 1876

Scene from Tennyson's "Queen Mary" at the Lyceum Theatre, 1876. Creator: Unknown
Scene from Tennyson's "Queen Mary" at the Lyceum Theatre, 1876. London stage production. The Laureate has been careful to depict the more human relations

Lady Hamilton, by George Romney, in the late exhibition of Old Masters, Burlington House, 1876. Creator: Unknown
Lady Hamilton, by George Romney, in the late exhibition of Old Masters, Burlington House, 1876. That too celebrated female beauty, Emma Lyons, a Welsh servant-girl

The Prince of Wales at landing at Gibraltar, from a sketch by our special artist, 1876. Creator: C.R
The Prince of Wales at landing at Gibraltar, from a sketch by our special artist, 1876. The future King Edward VII travels via the Mediterranean on his return from a royal visit to India

Arrival of the Prince of Wales at Malta, 1876. Creator: Unknown
Arrival of the Prince of Wales at Malta, 1876. The future King Edward VII returns to England via the Mediterranean....at ten in the forenoon...the [Royal Navy warship] Serapis

Wreck of the Strathmore on the Crozet Islands: Turf Tower erected by the Survivors...1876. Creator: W. H. O
Wreck of the Strathmore on the Crozet Islands: Turf Tower erected by the Survivors - making signals to a ship, from sketches supplied by Mr. Spencer Joslen, First-Class Passenger, 1876

Madonna and Child, early-mid 18th century. Creator: Georg Engelhard Schroder
Madonna and Child, early-mid 18th century

Tout ça pour moi seul! Flatteurs!, 1870. Creator: Cham
Tout ca pour moi seul! Flatteurs!, 1870. Series: Actualites; Periodical: Le Charivari, Saturday, 20 August 1870. All this for me alone! Flattering!

Mon brave Danois! On connait leur brassard blanc. Je l'ai vu en 1814! Cela signifie dix... 1864. Creator: Cham
Mon brave Danois! On connait leur brassard blanc. Je l'ai vu en 1814! Cela signifie dix contre un!, 1864. Series: Actualites; Periodical: Le Charivari, Monday, 15 February 1864

The first visit of Victor Emmanuel to the camp of the national army at St. Angelo... 1860. Creator: Unknown
The first visit of Victor Emmanuel to the camp of the national army at St. Angelo - from a sketch by our special artist, Frank Vizetelly, 1860

Review of Royal Horse Artillery and Field Batteries at Woolwich, by the Duke of Cambridge... 1860
Review of Royal Horse Artillery and Field Batteries at Woolwich, by the Duke of Cambridge, in the presence of the Grand Duke Michael of Russia, 1860

The Revolution in Sicily - narrow escape of our special artist, 1860. Creator: Unknown
The Revolution in Sicily - narrow escape of our special artist, 1860. I met with a gentleman going to Santa Catarina, where the column then was

Voulez-vous de l'or...des diamans.. 1838. Creator: Honore Daumier
Voulez-vous de l'or...des diamans.. 1838. Voulez-vous de l'or, voulez-vous de l'argent, voulez-vous des diamans, des millions des milliasses? Approchez, faites vous server [

Jan Pietersz. Sweelinck, 1624. Creator: Jan Muller
Jan Pietersz. Sweelinck, 1624

Costumes de Différents Pays, Paysan de Quito, c1797. Creators: Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur, LF Labrousse
Costumes de Differents Pays, Paysan de Quito, c1797

Joshua Defeating Amalek. Creator: Pauwels Casteels
Joshua Defeating Amalek, Unknown date. After the people of Israel had fled from Egypt and arrived at a place called Rephidim they were attacked by the Amalekites (an ancient nomadic tribel)

Madonna and Child with the Infant St John and Angels. Creator: Lorenzo di Credi
Madonna and Child with the Infant St John and Angels, Unknown date

The Feast of Anthony and Cleopatra, late 16th-early 17th century. Creator: Leandro Bassano
The Feast of Anthony and Cleopatra, late 16th-early 17th century. Note black child waiting on the Egyptian queen who touches her pearl earring

Vanitas Allegory, mid-17th century. Creator: Willem de Poorter
Vanitas Allegory, mid-17th century. A woman at her dressing table flinches at a skeleton holding up a mirror to her - a reminder of mortality

Portia, c.1660. Creator: Unknown
Portia, c.1660

Risen Christ, c.1620. Creator: Unknown
Risen Christ, c.1620

The Entry into Jerusalem, mid-late 17th century. Creator: Willem van Herp
The Entry into Jerusalem, mid-late 17th century. Christ rides a donkey into Jerusalem. He blesses the multitude as a woman spreads a cloak on the ground to welcome him. People hold palm fronds

Karl XII as a child, 1682-1718, King of Sweden, 1684. Creator: David Klocker Ehrenstrahl
Karl XII as a child, 1682-1718, King of Sweden, 1684

Figurine of the God Bes, 711-657 B.C.. Creator: Unknown
Figurine of the God Bes, 711-657 B.C

Portrait of Dr. Meer, c1795. Creator: Rembrandt Peale
Portrait of Dr. Meer, c1795

Information, 1876. Creator: Alphonse de Neuville
Information, 1876. A mounted officer of the Engineers with map in hand is seeking directions from a peasant tending his flock with a dog. Another mounted soldier is visible in the background

Half-length Male Figure in Sixteenth-century Costume, 1855-1867. Creator: Paul Gavarni
Half-length Male Figure in Sixteenth-century Costume, 1855-1867

Les Soubresauts de la Russie; Au retour d'un voyage de propagande en Russie, le ministre... 1917. Creator: Unknown
Les Soubresauts de la Russie; Au retour d'un voyage de propagande en Russie, le ministre socialiste francais Albert Thomas, accompagne du general Kornilof, passe, le 26 mai 1917

Young Girl, c18th century. Creator: Giuseppe Nogari
Young Girl, c18th century

Untitled: Study of a Horsecart, 1855-1859. Creator: Alfred Jacob Miller
Untitled: Study of a Horsecart, 1855-1859

Moses Receives the Ten Commandments, 1400-1404. Creator: Unknown
Moses Receives the Ten Commandments, 1400-1404. Page from "Tafel van den Kersten Ghelove" (Handbook of the Christian Faith) by Dutch Dominican theologian Dirc van Delf

Book of Hours, 1300-1400. Creator: Unknown
Book of Hours, 1300-1400. Men and women kneeling with hands raised in supplication

Book of Hours, early 16th century. Creator: Jean Pichore
Book of Hours, early 16th century. Crucifixion scene. Jean Pichore, to whom this work is attributed, was one of many versatile artists who did not see the print revolution as a threat to their work

Joseph and Mary with the infant Jesus, late 15th century. Creators: Jean Poyet, Workshop of Jean Poyer
Joseph and Mary with the infant Jesus, late 15th century. Illustration from a Book of Hours

St Catherine Imploring Pope Gregory XI to Return from Avignon to Rome, early-mid 18th century. Creator: Marco Benefial
St Catherine Imploring Pope Gregory XI to Return from Avignon to Rome, early-mid 18th century. Catherine is persuading the Pope to return to Rome to end the Avignon Papacy

Une autre fois je fis encore un bon tour.. 1838. Creator: Honore Daumier
Une autre fois je fis encore un bon tour.. 1838. Robert Macaire explains how he swindles money out of gullible investors. Une autre fois je fis encore un bon tour...j'avais cree une societe au

Lady in a Train Window, 1877. Creator: Anna Christina Nordgren
Lady in a Train Window, 1877

Chirurgia, 1497. Creator: Johann Gruninger
Chirurgia, 1497. Illustration from "Das buch der cirurgia" (The book of surgery) by German surgeon Hieronymus Brunschwig

La Suisse appellerait ça ne pas reconnaitre la propriété littéraire, 1866. Creator: Cham
La Suisse appellerait ca ne pas reconnaitre la propriete litteraire, 1866. Series: Actualites; Periodical: Le Charivari, Thursday, 29 March 1866

Costumes de Différents Pays, Femme Tattare d'Astragan, c1797. Creators: Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur
Costumes de Differents Pays, Femme Tattare d'Astragan, c1797

Costumes de Différents Pays, Homme Tattare d'Astragan, c1797. Creators: Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur
Costumes de Differents Pays, Homme Tattare d'Astragan, c1797

Costumes de Différents Pays, Kabardinien, c1797. Creators: Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur, LF Labrousse
Costumes de Differents Pays, Kabardinien, c1797

Costumes de Différents Pays, Homme de Goa, c1797. Creators: Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur, LF Labrousse
Costumes de Differents Pays, Homme de Goa, c1797

Landscape with Soldiers and Peasants, mid-18th century. Creator: Andrea Locatelli
Landscape with Soldiers and Peasants, mid-18th century

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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.