Reclining Collection

Venus of Urbino, 1538. Artist: Titian
Venus of Urbino, 1538. Titian (1488-1576). Found in the collection of the Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence

KUPKA: PLANES / NUDE. Planes by Colors, Large Nude. Oil on canvas, 1910, by Frantisek Kupka
KUPKA: PLANES/NUDE. Planes by Colors, Large Nude. Oil on canvas, 1910, by Frantisek Kupka

A golden statue of a reclining laughing Buddha covered in small Buddhas, Qinghefang Old Street in Wushan district of Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China, Asia

Painted terracotta Sarcophagus of the Spouses, from Cerveteri, Rome province, Italy, detail, 520 B. C
Etruscan civilization, 6th century b.C. Painted terracotta Sarcophagus of the Spouses, 520 b.C. From Cerveteri (Rome province, Italy)

Dylan Thomas
10th August 1946: Welsh poet and playwright Dylan Thomas (1914 - 1953), relaxing outside. Original Publication: Picture Post - 4156 - Nest Of Singing Birds - pub

La paresse (Laziness), 1896. Creator: Felix Vallotton
La paresse (Laziness), 1896

Reading Aloud, 1884, (1936). Creator: Albert Joseph Moore
Reading Aloud, 1884, (1936). Women in classical dress recline while reading a book. Victorian oil on canvas by Albert Joseph Moore (1841-1893). Held at Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum

American cinema actress. A scene from How to Marry A Millionaire
MARILYN MONROE (1926-1962). American cinema actress. A scene from How to Marry A Millionaire

Dulux Dog Drunk
22nd August 1972: Dash, the famous old English sheep dog who has starred in the Dulux paint commercials for 12 years at the reception held in honour of his retirement

MOORE: RECLINING FIGURE. Draped Reclining Figure. Aquatint and engraving by Henry Moore, 1951

Thailand, Bangkok. Giant reclining Buddha statue at Wat Pho

The Harem, 1876. Creator: John Frederick Lewis
The Harem, 1876

English Bulldog, on a down and stay command, hopeful for a treat. (PR)

The Sleeper (oil on canvas)
XMN156266 The Sleeper (oil on canvas) by Henner, Jean-Jacques (1829-1905); 70x127 cm; Musee de Picardie, Amiens, France; Giraudon; French, out of copyright

Peru, Andes, Andes Mountains, Machu Picchu, Ancient Machu Picchu, last refuge of the vanished Inca civilization in the Andes Mountains, Peru

VASLAV NIJINSKY (1890-1950). Russian ballet dancer and choreographer. Dancing in Les Orientales, c1911

Hoffman (1970)
Peter Sellers as Benjamin Hoffman and Sinead Cusack as Janet Smith in a scene from Alvin Rakoffs Hoffman (1970)

Turkish Lady on a settee smoking
A Turkish lady reclining quizzically on an Ottoman settee, smoking a narghile pipe, whilst drinking coffee

Madame Recamier, 1800 (oil on canvas)
XIR8996 Madame Recamier, 1800 (oil on canvas) by David, Jacques Louis (1748-1825); 174x244 cm; Louvre, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

Reclining Buddha in Nirvana, Gal Vihara Rock Temple, Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka, Asia

Close up of the head of a reclining Buddha statue, Wat Pha Baat Tai, Luang Prabang, Laos

Woman sitting on exercise ball
MODEL RELEASED. Woman exercising with an exercise ball (Swiss ball). A wide variety of exercises can be performed with this piece of equipment. It is used in the Pilates exercise system

Reclining Buddha statue, Isurumuniya Vihara, Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka, Asia

Three German Sunlovers
One-piece bathing costumes for men & women. His is striped, the ladys ones have V -necks & short legs. The lady in the sleeveless costume wears bathing shoes or espadrilles

Reclining Buddha, Wat Pho, Bangkok, Thailand, Southeast Asia, Asia

Portrait de Sarah Bernhardt, 1876. Creator: Georges Jules Victor Clairin
Portrait de Sarah Bernhardt, 1876

1950S Pinup Girl
A 1950s model reclining wearing a rather revealing gold dress, gold earrings and gold ankle chain

Flat Out
circa 1930: Two naked women lie face down side by side. (Photo by Chaloner Woods/Getty Images)

Nude Danae by Jean Straker
A woman reclining on a bed is captured in a shaft of light. A nude study by photographer Jean Straker inspired by the painting Danae by Rembrandt which appeared in his art photography book

Nude (Reclining with Hands behind Head), 1930 (gelatin silver print)
1197690 Nude (Reclining with Hands behind Head), 1930 (gelatin silver print) by Stone, Sasha (1895-1940); 29.2x39.4 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; German, out of copyright

Actress Helen Mirren wearing a fishnet tights portraying character of fairground stripper Picture taken 4th July 1975

Woman with a Parrot, 1866. Creator: Gustave Courbet
Woman with a Parrot, 1866

Chinese Guardian Statues at Temple of Wat Pho, Bangkok
Temple guard statue (Farang guard) imported from China at the temple of Wat Pho (The Temple of the Reclining Buddha) in the Phra Nakhon district, Bangkok, Thailand

Bangkok, Thailand
Feet of the Golden Reclining Buddha statue at the Wat Pho Temple Bangkok, Thailand

The Sleeping Hermaphrodite, copy after an original of the 2nd century BC, the mattress is an addition by Gian Lorenzo
PWI105675 The Sleeping Hermaphrodite, copy after an original of the 2nd century BC, the mattress is an addition by Gian Lorenzo Bernini (1598-1680) (marble) by Roman

Three Goddesses. Hestia, Dione and Aphrodite. East Pediment
Three Goddesses. Hestia, Dione and Aphrodite. From the East Pediment of the Parthenon, Athens. High Classical Greek. 438-432 BC. British Museum. London. England. United Kingdom

London Life front cover, 23 July 1966
Front cover of the impossibly groovy London Life magazine which ran for just two years between 1965 and 1966 but chronicled the life and times of swinging sixties London

Izmir (Smyrna), Turkey - Harem Women
Harem women from Smyrna (Izmir), Turkey

Cupid and Psyche, 1817 (oil on canvas)
499559 Cupid and Psyche, 1817 (oil on canvas) by David, Jacques Louis (1748-1825); 221x282 (framed) 184.2x241.6 (unframed) cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Study for Clyties of the Mist (chalk on paper)
Ma199080 Study for Clyties of the Mist (chalk on paper) by Draper, Herbert James (1864-1920); 74x54 cm; Private Collection; Photo eThe Ms Gallery, London; English, out of copyright

Repose, 1895. Creator: John White Alexander
Repose, 1895

Etruscan. Cineray urn on podium. Chamber tomb of the Pruni family near Chiusi, Etruria. 200-100 B.C. Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek. Copenhagen. Denmark

Group of girls of the Harem, Port Said, reclining and relaxing in elegant surroundings. Date: 1903

After the ball (oil on canvas)
IND54494 After the ball (oil on canvas) by Casas i Carbo, Ramon (1866-1932); Museu de Montserrat, Abadia de Montserrat, Spain; Index Fototeca

Western Gentleman in Oriental Costume. Creator: British Painter (ca. 1840-45)
Western Gentleman in Oriental Costume

The Orangerie - or - The Dutch Cupid reposing after the fatigues of Planting, 1796
The Orangerie - or - The Dutch Cupid reposing after the fatigues of Planting, published 1796 (hand-coloured engraving)

Oberon and Titania, 19th century. Oberon, King of the Fairies, and his consort, Titania, from Shakespeares A Midsummer Nights Dream

Advert for Jaeger womens trouser suit 1938
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"Reclining: A Timeless Pose of Beauty, Comfort, and Contemplation" The timeless allure figures can be traced back to the Venus of Urbino, a masterpiece by Titian from 1538. Frantisek Kupka's "Planes / Nude" captures the essence through vibrant colors and bold brushstrokes in this oil on canvas piece from 1910. A golden statue of a reclining laughing Buddha covered in small Buddhas symbolizes joy, enlightenment, and tranquility. Dylan Thomas once said, "I've had eighteen straight whiskies; I think that's the record, " perfectly embodying the relaxed state one might find themselves in while reclining. Even our furry friends enjoy a good rest as seen with the Dulux Dog Drunk who finds solace in lounging around after a long day. Albert Joseph Moore's painting "Reading Aloud" depicts a serene moment where a woman indulges in literature while comfortably reclined. An English Bulldog eagerly awaits his treat while obediently following the down and stay command – showcasing both relaxation and anticipation simultaneously. Vaslav Nijinsky mesmerized audiences with his graceful movements as he danced in Les Orientales, capturing the beauty through ballet choreography. From American cinema screens to our living rooms, scenes like those from How to Marry A Millionaire remind us how glamorous it can be to lounge luxuriously on plush furniture or chaise lounges. In Bangkok's Wat Pho temple stands an awe-inspiring giant reclining Buddha statue that invites visitors to reflect upon its grandeur and serenity. Felix Vallotton's artwork "La paresse (Laziness)" portrays laziness as an art form itself – inviting viewers to appreciate moments of repose amidst the chaos of everyday life.