Hand Collection (page 100)

Spaces between Fingers (colour litho)
2800170 Spaces between Fingers (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Spaces between Fingers)

Thumb (colour litho)
2800169 Thumb (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Thumb. 1st, 2nd and 3rd phalanges)

Knot of Order (colour litho)
2800163 Knot of Order (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Knot of Order. The lower joint of the fingers)

Smooth Spatulate Finger Hands (colour litho)
2800161 Smooth Spatulate Finger Hands (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Smooth Spatulate Finger Hands)

Smooth Square Finger Hands (colour litho)
2800160 Smooth Square Finger Hands (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Smooth Square Finger Hands)

The Characteristic Fair Of The Rigattieri, Said Of Sinigallia In Milan (Colour Litho)
2798601 The Characteristic Fair Of The Rigattieri, Said Of Sinigallia In Milan (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

A kinkajou suspended from a keepers finger by its prehensile tail, London Zoo
3116183 A kinkajou suspended from a keepers finger by its prehensile tail, London Zoo, September 1925 (b/w photo) by Bond

They Say Yes and Give Their Hand to the First Comer
2972716 They Say Yes and Give Their Hand to the First Comer, plate two from Los Caprichos, 1797-99 (etching and aquatint on ivory laid paper) by Goya y Lucientes

Upraised Right Hand, with Palm Facing Outward: Study for Saint Peter
2972701 Upraised Right Hand, with Palm Facing Outward: Study for Saint Peter, 1518-20 (black chalk, heightened with white chalk and lead white, partially oxidized, over stylus underdrawing)

Three studies for the Resurrected Christ Adored by a Female Saint
2972689 Three studies for the Resurrected Christ Adored by a Female Saint and San Silvestro Gozzalini, 1607 (red and black chalk, heightened with white chalk, on blue laid paper) by Vanni

The Engagement Ring, 1880 (oil on canvas)
650878 The Engagement Ring, 1880 (oil on canvas) by Bricher, Alfred Thompson (1837-1908); 73.7x46 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Engagement Ring. Alfred Thompson Bricher (1837-1908)

We all Lent a Hand (colour litho)
610736 We all Lent a Hand (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: We all Lent a Hand.); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection; English, out of copyright

London fires and firemen (engraving)
608782 London fires and firemen (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: London fires and firemen; including Newshams fire engine, 1725, Captain Shaw)

Derby porcelain urn, hand-painted, c. 1820 (porcelain)
BWM3593 Derby porcelain urn, hand-painted, c.1820 (porcelain) by English School, (19th century); The Bowes Museum, Barnard Castle, County Durham, UK; eBowes Museum; English, out of copyright

Hands of a Buddha, Sukhothai period (bronze)
LIT390133 Hands of a Buddha, Sukhothai period (bronze) by Thai School, (14th century); Prasat Museum, Bangkok, Thailand; Photo eLuca Tettoni; Thai, out of copyright

Buddha descending from tavatsima heaven, Davaravati Period (bronze)
LIT390004 Buddha descending from tavatsima heaven, Davaravati Period (bronze) by Thai School; height: 110 cm; Bangkok National Museum, Bangkok, Thailand; Photo eLuca Tettoni; Thai, out of copyright

Cast of a hand, 1923 (plaster) (see also 440304)
LMG440305 Cast of a hand, 1923 (plaster) (see also 440304) by Thornycroft, William Hamo (1850-1925); 23x16x9.5 cm; Leeds Museums and Galleries (Leeds Art Gallery)

Mucius Scaevola
LLM458046 Mucius Scaevola by Scarpelli, Tancredi (1866-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mucius Scaevola. Illustration for Storia d Italia by Paolo Giudici (Nerbini)

Daniel Dunglas Home conjuring a hand to knot Empress Eugenies handkerchief
488964 Daniel Dunglas Home conjuring a hand to knot Empress Eugenies handkerchief, illustration from Force Psychique by Yveling Rambaud, print made by Florian, published 1889 (engraving) by Besnard

Sequence with hand movement, plate 535 from Animal Locomotion (collotype)
494825 Sequence with hand movement, plate 535 from Animal Locomotion (collotype) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); Alinari

Flor de Manita, Mexico City, 1925 (b / w photo)
GBW469871 Flor de Manita, Mexico City, 1925 (b/w photo) by Modotti, Tina (1896-1942); eGalerie Bilderwelt; Italian, out of copyright

Study for Feeling I (Indian ink on paper)
CH401113 Study for Feeling I (Indian ink on paper) by Hodler, Ferdinand (1853-1918); 53x34 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Studie Zu Empfindung I ; ); Photo eChristies Images; Swiss

The Proposal (oil on canvas)
CH400946 The Proposal (oil on canvas) by Mercier, Philippe (1689-1760); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

Front cover of Le Mot, 6th March 1915 (colour litho)
STC383642 Front cover of Le Mot, 6th March 1915 (colour litho) by Iribe, Paul (1883-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: Notre Main)

God the Father creating the birds and the fishes, illustration from the
REV326695 God the Father creating the birds and the fishes, illustration from the Liber Chronicarum by Hartmann Schedel (1440-1514) published in Nuremberg, 1493 (woodcut) by Wolgemuth

Lycus (marble) (detail of 143022)
471840 Lycus (marble) (detail of 143022) by Canova, Antonio (1757-1822); Galleria Nazionale d Arte Moderna e Contemporanea, Rome, Lazio, Italy; (add.info.: detail of Hercules and Lycus)

Customary Greeting in Austria, 1907 (colour litho)
473013 Customary Greeting in Austria, 1907 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Head of a youth, drawing from a page of Libro dei Desegni
474784 Head of a youth, drawing from a page of Libro dei Desegni by Georgio Vasari (1511-74) mounted and framed after 1524 (metalpoint on paper) (detail of 36660)

Frontispiece of Le Parfait Negociant by Jacques Savary, Paris
CHT207799 Frontispiece of Le Parfait Negociant by Jacques Savary, Paris, 1665 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Landry, Pierre (c)

The Frontier Fingerpost outlining the North-West Frontier of British India
TRV230420 The Frontier Fingerpost outlining the North-West Frontier of British India, from Gun-Running and the North-West Frontier by Arnold Keppel

Music, c. 1883-85 (oil on canvas) (detail of 250639)
LGH250637 Music, c.1883-85 (oil on canvas) (detail of 250639) by Leighton, Frederic (1830-96); 84x231 cm; Leighton House Museum, Kensington & Chelsea, London, UK; eLeighton House; English

Shaking hands (photo)
KW254721 Shaking hands (photo) by Portuguese School; Lisbon, Portugal; (add.info.: corner of Praca de Figueira and Rua do Amparo; ); out of copyright

The Reconciliation of the Montagues and the Capulets over the Dead Bodies of Romeo
CH249879 The Reconciliation of the Montagues and the Capulets over the Dead Bodies of Romeo and Juliet (oil on canvas) by Leighton

Nu assis, c. 1909 (oil on canvas)
3821896 Nu assis, c.1909 (oil on canvas) by Modigliani, Amedeo (1884-1920); 81x60 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Italian, out of copyright

Houndsditch (engraving)
3650167 Houndsditch (engraving) by Dore, Gustave (1832-83) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Houndsditch. Illustration for Londres by Louis Enault illustrated by Gustave Dore (Hachette)

Mammalia (engraving)
3650035 Mammalia (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mammalia. Illustration of terms relating to the structure and classification of mammals)

Amateur Photography in Wisconsin and Minnesota, USA (engraving)
1041685 Amateur Photography in Wisconsin and Minnesota, USA (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Amateur Photography in Wisconsin and Minnesota, USA)

Sketches during the Spanish Carnival (litho)
1038743 Sketches during the Spanish Carnival (litho) by May, Phil (1864-1903); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches during the Spanish Carnival)

The Volunteers, Engineers in Camp at Chatham (engraving)
1054441 The Volunteers, Engineers in Camp at Chatham (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Volunteers, Engineers in Camp at Chatham)

Bartholomew Josselin and the Usher (engraving)
1051088 Bartholomew Josselin and the Usher (engraving) by Du Maurier, George (1834-96) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bartholomew Josselin and the Usher)

A Tour in Scotland, from Glasgow to Oban (engraving)
1048966 A Tour in Scotland, from Glasgow to Oban (engraving) by Ralston, William (1848-1911) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Tour in Scotland, from Glasgow to Oban)

Thirlby Hall (engraving)
1044537 Thirlby Hall (engraving) by Small, William (1843-1931) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Thirlby Hall. Illustration for The Graphic)

"I looked upon her with a soldiers eye, that liked, but had a rougher task in hand"Much Ado about Nothing
969871 " I looked upon her with a soldiers eye, that liked, but had a rougher task in hand" Much Ado about Nothing, Act I, Scene 1 (colour litho) by English School

Assemblage of the Statue of Liberty, 1883 (albumen print)
1129469 Assemblage of the Statue of Liberty, 1883 (albumen print) by Fernique, Albert (d.1898); New York Public Library, USA; (add.info.: The statue)

Carristons Gift (litho)
1045094 Carristons Gift (litho) by Marie, Adrien Emmanuel (1848-91) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Carristons Gift)

The honoured soldier placed his own hand in the Prince s, who shook it, then he rode back to the ranks
1052316 The honoured soldier placed his own hand in the Prince s, who shook it, then he rode back to the ranks, conscious that in his palm reposed the coveted decoration of the Iron Cross (engraving)

The Court Equestrian Festival at Vienna (engraving)
1045400 The Court Equestrian Festival at Vienna (engraving) by Dollman, John Charles (1851-1934) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Court Equestrian Festival at Vienna)

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"The Hand: A Multifaceted Marvel of Human Anatomy" The hand, a remarkable creation, is not merely an appendage but a gateway to our sensory and motor abilities. As depicted in the Sensory Homunculus and Motor Homunculus models, this intricate structure holds immense significance in our daily lives. Exploring the palmistry map of the hand reveals how ancient cultures believed that every line on our hands held secrets about our destinies. Similarly, the Cave of the Hands in Argentina showcases prehistoric art where early humans left their mark through handprints. In literature, Sir Gawain's encounter with the Green Knight by William McLaren highlights both bravery and vulnerability as he faces his adversary with trembling hands. Meanwhile, Albrecht Durer's iconic artwork "Praying Hands" captures devotion and faith through delicate fingers intertwined. Moving forward in time, Portsmouth's aviation poster symbolizes progress and innovation as aircrafts soar above open palms. Charles and Flora McDonald exemplify unity as they hold hands while facing life's challenges together. On a different note, propaganda posters from Wonsan City in North Korea depict clenched fists representing strength and determination amidst adversity. In contrast, Cid Officers portrayed as dockers emphasize hard work and resilience within their community. Lastly, let us not forget the Westfield SEI British car - its sleek design allows drivers to experience exhilaration at their fingertips while navigating roads with precision akin to a motor homunculus model. From palmistry to art masterpieces; historical events to modern innovations – each aspect sheds light on how hands shape our world physically, emotionally, and culturally. The hand truly embodies humanity’s ability to create beauty or wield power; it remains an enduring symbol of connection between individuals across time and space.