Fist Collection (#9)

Italy, Tivoli, Hadrians Villa, Five Good Emperors, Colossal statue of Antinous (111-130 A. D)
Italy, Tivoli, Hadrians Villa, Five Good Emperors, Colossal statue of Antinous (111-130 A.D.) the beloved of Emperor Hadrian (Publius Aelius Hadrianus, 76-138 A.D.) depicted as an Egyptian king

Egypt, Sculpture representing the civil servant Menfita with his wife, wood 28th-23rd Century B.C, France, Paris, Musee du Louvre, Old Kingdom, Egyptian art

Bandits, this is what you wanted! Political poster, 1919, Illustration by Biro Mihaly
Posters, Hungary - 20th century - Bandits, this is what you wanted! Political poster, 1919. Illustration by Biro Mihaly

Group statue portraying Rahotep and Nofret, painted limestone from Meidum, detail: Rahotep
Egyptian civilization, Old Kingdom, Dynasty IV. Sculptural group portraying Rahotep and Nofret. Painted limestone. From Meidum. Detail: Rahotep

Athena (or the Palladium) stolen from Troy by Ulysses and Diomedes, Hellenistic-Roman copy after the original Greek statue, fragment Museo Archeologico Nazionale (Archaeological Museum)

Fist-shaped tree, artwork F006 / 3868
Fist-shaped tree, computer artwork

Fist-shaped light bulb, artwork F006 / 3915
Fist-shaped light bulb, computer artwork

Cyber bullying, conceptual image F008 / 3528
MODEL RELEASED. Cyber stalking, conceptual image

Cyber bullying, conceptual image F008 / 3526
Cyber bullying, conceptual image

Cyber bullying, conceptual image F008 / 3527
Cyber bullying, conceptual image

E-commerce, conceptual artwork
E-commerce, conceptual computer artwork

Angry woman F006 / 2638
MODEL RELEASED. Angry woman

RUSSIAN BOXERS, c1836. Two Russian men in a boxing match. Watercolor by Fedor Solntsev, c1836

JACK JOHNSON (1878-1946). American heavyweight pugilist. Photographed c1910-1915

Back cover of the March 2012 issue of Tidal, a magazine of political theory
OCCUPY WALL STREET, 2012. Back cover of the March 2012 issue of Tidal, a magazine of political theory and strategy in support of the Occupy Wall Street movement

American politician. Photographed after delivering a speech in the U. S. Senate, 16 March 1955
JOSEPH McCARTHY (1908-1957). American politician. Photographed after delivering a speech in the U.S. Senate, 16 March 1955

Former president Theodore Roosevelt pounds his fist on a podium and shouts Suppress Them
ROOSEVELT CARTOON, c1916. Former president Theodore Roosevelt pounds his fist on a podium and shouts Suppress Them! while the personification of History, standing behind him, calls him a fool

ROCKY MARCIANO (1924-1969). American boxer. Marciano talking with reporters after his victory against Joe Louis at Madison Square Garden in New York City, 26 October 1951

SHAKESPEARE: KING LEAR. King Lear and the Fool in Act III Scene II of William Shakespeares King Lear. Wood engraving, English, 1881, after Sir John Gilbert

The Bill Met With Strong Opposition
Parliamentary Notes illustrated - The Bill Met With Strong Opposition! Date: circa 1905

Dutch wartime poster, Moscow recommends. Showing a large, angry man (Russia) banging his fist on a red map of Europe, with a soldier (Germany) standing behind him

Lloyd George giving a speech from a car
David Lloyd George (1863-1945), British Prime Minister, giving a speech from an open-topped car, with an army officer standing behind him. Date: circa 1914-1918

Thumbs up sign. Mans hand giving a thumbs up sign. This is used as a sign of approval or satisfaction

Mans clenched fist

Edwardian girl sitting on a table
An Edwardian girl sits on a table. She is wearing a voluminous white dress

Czech Republic - Sokol Rally in Prague
A rally to promoting public exercise as a way to stimulate national self importance (through organised gymnastic and athletic demonstrations - usually mass-participation)

Memorial to Russian Navy, Sevastopol, Ukraine
View of the Soviet Memorial to the Russian Navy of World War Two, in Sevastopol, Ukraine, with marines on parade. Sevastopol is where Russias Black Sea Fleet is based

Male head study by Raymond Sheppard
Study of mans head - viewed full face. Pastel drawing by Raymond Sheppard

Pencil studies of a rabbit and grasping fist by Raymond Sheppard

The Restraining Hand
Constantine I, King of the Hellenes wonders whether to join the Triple Entente, or to remain neutral. The mailed fist of the German Emperor, Kaiser Wilhelm II, tries to influence his decision

Emigration. The land of Promise. Emigrants Catching their Fi
Moving illustration showing in close up the expressions on the faces of young emigrants as their ship enters the St Lawrence River and the passengers catch their fist sight of Canadian land

Fist Full of Pounds
A dashing man clutches a fistful of pound notes

Rj Seddon / Vfair 1902
RICHARD JOHN SEDDON known as KING DICK New Zealand politician born in England

Bullying Husband / Watson
Bewhiskered ogre of a husband threatens his small and meek looking wife with his fist!

Mrs Tape, Tailors Wife
Mrs Tape the Tailors Wife, from " Happy Families" devised in Britain by Mr Jacques in 1861

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"Fists of Power: A Symbol of Strength and Solidarity" In the midst of the 1968 Olympic Games in Mexico City, American runners Tommie Smith and John Carlos made a bold statement during the medal ceremonies. With clenched fists raised high in the air, they showed the Black Power salute, demanding racial equality and justice. Australian Peter Norman stood beside them wearing an OPHR badge, showing his solidarity with their cause. Fast forward to 1964 when The Beatles visited boxer Cassius Clay (later known as Muhammad Ali) at his training camp in Miami Beach. In a playful moment captured on camera, The Fab Four clowned around with Clay before his heavyweight championship fight against Sonny Liston. Across continents and time periods, fists have been used as powerful symbols. In North Korea's Wonsan City, a propaganda poster highlights a clenched fist representing unity and strength. Similarly, the Royal Armoured Corps badge showcases a fist symbolizing courage and determination. The world of sports has also witnessed iconic moments involving fists. From the historic Battle Between Cribb and Molineaux in 1811 to modern-day wrestling matches featuring legends like Big Daddy and Martin Ruane, these athletes showcased their physical prowess through their mighty punches. Fists have even found their way into popular culture. A man sporting dollar sign rings in a New York City jewelry shop exemplifies how this gesture can represent wealth or materialism. Looking back at boxing history reveals legendary figures like John L. Sullivan who dominated the sport with his formidable fists during America's Gilded Age. Even computer artwork captures the intensity behind a clenched fist - its power frozen in time for all to see. Lastly, North Korea's stamp poster proudly displays yet another representation of unity through clenched fists - reminding us that this symbol transcends borders. Whether it be fighting for social justice or showcasing athletic prowess, these various instances remind us that sometimes actions speak louder than words.