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Bending Collection (page 7)

"Bending: A Multifaceted Journey Through Art, Nature, and Culture" In the captivating painting "The Return of the Prodigal Son" by Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn

Background imageBending Collection: The fireflies, 1898-99 (oil on canvas)

The fireflies, 1898-99 (oil on canvas)
5862531 The fireflies, 1898-99 (oil on canvas) by Nomellini, Plinio (1866-1943); 85x35.5 cm; Private Collection; Luisa Ricciarini; Italian, out of copyright

Background imageBending Collection: At the Cafe; Au cafe, 1909 (oil on canvas)

At the Cafe; Au cafe, 1909 (oil on canvas)
1197533 At the Cafe; Au cafe, 1909 (oil on canvas) by Beraud, Jean (1849-1935); 51x61 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

Background imageBending Collection: 1767863

1767863; out of copyright

Background imageBending Collection: Washerwomen on the Banks of River Touques; Lavandieres sur un des bras de la Touques

Washerwomen on the Banks of River Touques; Lavandieres sur un des bras de la Touques
1768208 Washerwomen on the Banks of River Touques; Lavandieres sur un des bras de la Touques, 1866 (oil on canvas) by Boudin

Background imageBending Collection: Woman in Dress from Behind, c. 1872-1875 (pencil on paper)

Woman in Dress from Behind, c. 1872-1875 (pencil on paper)
1195568 Woman in Dress from Behind, c. 1872-1875 (pencil on paper) by Repin, Ilya Efimovich (1844-1930); 21.5x18.1 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Russian, out of copyright

Background imageBending Collection: Studies for A Parisian Cafe : Sideview of Mans Head with Hat, c

Studies for A Parisian Cafe : Sideview of Mans Head with Hat, c
1195564 Studies for A Parisian Cafe : Sideview of Mans Head with Hat, c. 1872-1875 (pencil on paper) by Repin, Ilya Efimovich (1844-1930)

Background imageBending Collection: A Prelude by Bach, 1868 (pencil and w / c on paper)

A Prelude by Bach, 1868 (pencil and w / c on paper)
1199599 A Prelude by Bach, 1868 (pencil and w/c on paper) by Solomon, Simeon (1840-1905); 43.2x65 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

Background imageBending Collection: Three ladies and a potential Prince Charming (as a frog), 1908 (coloured lithograph)

Three ladies and a potential Prince Charming (as a frog), 1908 (coloured lithograph)
1195438 Three ladies and a potential Prince Charming (as a frog), 1908 (coloured lithograph) by Iribe, Paul (1883-1935); 32x32 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

Background imageBending Collection: Ophelia, (pencil, pen and black ink and brown wash, on paper)

Ophelia, (pencil, pen and black ink and brown wash, on paper)
1199574 Ophelia, (pencil, pen and black ink and brown wash, on paper) by Rossetti, Dante Gabriel Charles (1828-82); 22.3x17.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

Background imageBending Collection: The House Builders, 1880 (oil on canvas)

The House Builders, 1880 (oil on canvas)
1199486 The House Builders, 1880 (oil on canvas) by Dicksee, Frank (1853-1928); 138.4x156.2 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

Background imageBending Collection: Fishermen, Stranded Boats, Valencia; Pescadores, barcas varadas, Valencia

Fishermen, Stranded Boats, Valencia; Pescadores, barcas varadas, Valencia
1197488 Fishermen, Stranded Boats, Valencia; Pescadores, barcas varadas, Valencia, (oil on canvas) by Sorolla y Bastida, Joaquin (1863-1923)

Background imageBending Collection: Entertaining the Baby, (oil on canvas)

Entertaining the Baby, (oil on canvas)
989297 Entertaining the Baby, (oil on canvas) by Zampighi, Eugenio (1859-1944); 71.1x90.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Entertaining the Baby. Eugenio Zampighi (1859-1944). Oil on canvas

Background imageBending Collection: Bathers, 1896 (oil on canvas)

Bathers, 1896 (oil on canvas)
988645 Bathers, 1896 (oil on canvas) by Pissarro, Camille (1830-1903); 74x92 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Bathers; Baigneuses. Camille Pissarro (1830-1903). Oil on canvas

Background imageBending Collection: Preperation for the Dance, the right foot forward, (bronze with brown patina)

Preperation for the Dance, the right foot forward, (bronze with brown patina)
988586 Preperation for the Dance, the right foot forward, (bronze with brown patina) by Degas, Edgar (1834-1917); 56 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Preperation for the Dance)

Background imageBending Collection: Women in a Field of Willows, 1860-65 (oil on canvas)

Women in a Field of Willows, 1860-65 (oil on canvas)
987361 Women in a Field of Willows, 1860-65 (oil on canvas) by Corot, Jean Baptiste Camille (1796-1875); 63.2x84.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageBending Collection: The Bathers of Mericourt; La Baignade a Mericourt, 1935 (oil onpaper)

The Bathers of Mericourt; La Baignade a Mericourt, 1935 (oil onpaper)
825440 The Bathers of Mericourt; La Baignade a Mericourt, 1935 (oil onpaper) by Luce, Maximilien (1858-1941); 40.3x54 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageBending Collection: Dancer; Danseuse, (charcoal on paper)

Dancer; Danseuse, (charcoal on paper)
825430 Dancer; Danseuse, (charcoal on paper) by Degas, Edgar (1834-1917); 45x39 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Dancer; Danseuse. Edgar Degas (1834-1917). Charcoal on paper

Background imageBending Collection: Top of the Mooring Mast, Empire State Building (1931), 1931; 1939 (gelatin silver print)

Top of the Mooring Mast, Empire State Building (1931), 1931; 1939 (gelatin silver print)
991497 Top of the Mooring Mast, Empire State Building (1931), 1931; 1939 (gelatin silver print) by Hine, Lewis Wickes (1874-1940); 34.29x26.67 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageBending Collection: BKS111192192 01

BKS111192192 01
Long-billed Cockatoo (Licmetis nasicus). From The Birds of Australia. John Gould (1804-1881). Hand-coloured lithograph. Published in 1840-1869. 54.5 x 36cm

Background imageBending Collection: The Forbidden Kiss, (oil on canvas)

The Forbidden Kiss, (oil on canvas)
985475 The Forbidden Kiss, (oil on canvas) by Jones, Francis Coates (1857-1932); 61x92 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Forbidden Kiss. Francis Coates Jones (1857-1932). Oil on canvas

Background imageBending Collection: Wash Day, 1890 (watercolour and pencil on paper)

Wash Day, 1890 (watercolour and pencil on paper)
985357 Wash Day, 1890 (watercolour and pencil on paper) by Henry, Edward Lamson (1841-1919); 18.5x31 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Wash Day. Edward Lamson Henry (1841-1919)

Background imageBending Collection: The Gilchrist Family at Breakfast, 1916 (oil on board)

The Gilchrist Family at Breakfast, 1916 (oil on board)
984899 The Gilchrist Family at Breakfast, 1916 (oil on board) by Gilchrist, William Wallace (1879-1926); 47x62.3 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; American, out of copyright

Background imageBending Collection: Female nude bent forward, both hands on the left thigh, 1913 (pencil on paper

Female nude bent forward, both hands on the left thigh, 1913 (pencil on paper
993710 Female nude bent forward, both hands on the left thigh, 1913 (pencil on paper) (verso of 993711) by Schiele, Egon (1890-1918); 47.6x31.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageBending Collection: Seated Woman with Flowers; Femme Assise aux Fleurs, (oil on canvas)

Seated Woman with Flowers; Femme Assise aux Fleurs, (oil on canvas)
657767 Seated Woman with Flowers; Femme Assise aux Fleurs, (oil on canvas) by O Conor, Roderic (1860-1940); Private Collection; (add.info.: Seated Woman with Flowers; Femme Assise aux Fleurs)

Background imageBending Collection: Mousehole, Cornwall, 1928 (oil on board laid down on panel)

Mousehole, Cornwall, 1928 (oil on board laid down on panel)
657064 Mousehole, Cornwall, 1928 (oil on board laid down on panel) by Wood, Christopher (1901-30); 40x54.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Mousehole, Cornwall. Christopher Wood (1901-1930)

Background imageBending Collection: Careful not to wake him; Cuidado, No le Despiertes, (pencil and watercolour)

Careful not to wake him; Cuidado, No le Despiertes, (pencil and watercolour)
658462 Careful not to wake him; Cuidado, No le Despiertes, (pencil and watercolour) by Sorolla y Bastida, Joaquin (1863-1923); 57.8x79 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageBending Collection: Preparing to Bathe (pastel on paper)

Preparing to Bathe (pastel on paper)
658832 Preparing to Bathe (pastel on paper) by Wunderwald, Wilhelm (1870-1937); 68x107 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; German, out of copyright

Background imageBending Collection: Hedda, (oil on panel)

Hedda, (oil on panel)
658734 Hedda, (oil on panel) by Kaulbach, Frederich August (1850-1920); 112x71 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Hedda. Friedrich August von Kaulbach (1850-1920). Oil on panel

Background imageBending Collection: Frieda, the Artists Wife, Leaning over the Balcony, c. 1919-1922 (oil on canvas)

Frieda, the Artists Wife, Leaning over the Balcony, c. 1919-1922 (oil on canvas)
826131 Frieda, the Artists Wife, Leaning over the Balcony, c.1919-1922 (oil on canvas) by Putz, Leo (1869-1940); 53.4x43.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Frieda)

Background imageBending Collection: The Lodge; La Loge, 1879 (pastel on paper laid down on board)

The Lodge; La Loge, 1879 (pastel on paper laid down on board)
825136 The Lodge; La Loge, 1879 (pastel on paper laid down on board) by Renoir, Pierre Auguste (1841-1919); 55.9x43.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Lodge; La Loge)

Background imageBending Collection: The Young Musicians, (oil on canvas)

The Young Musicians, (oil on canvas)
824453 The Young Musicians, (oil on canvas) by Irolli, Vicenzo (1860-1945); 78.1x140.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Young Musicians. Vincenzo Irolli (1860-1942). Oil on canvas

Background imageBending Collection: Portrait of a Lady, possibly Madam Van Cleef (nee Lopez Penna Hebe), (black

Portrait of a Lady, possibly Madam Van Cleef (nee Lopez Penna Hebe), (black
824395 Portrait of a Lady, possibly Madam Van Cleef (nee Lopez Penna Hebe), (black, red and white chalks on paper) by Helleu

Background imageBending Collection: Spoonbill (Spoon-billed) Sandpiper, (pencil and watercolour)

Spoonbill (Spoon-billed) Sandpiper, (pencil and watercolour)
824066 Spoonbill (Spoon-billed) Sandpiper, (pencil and watercolour) by Richter, Henry Constantine (1821-1902); 35.9x53.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Spoonbill (Spoon-billed) Sandpiper

Background imageBending Collection: The Jester; Le Bouffon, 1868 (oil on canvas)

The Jester; Le Bouffon, 1868 (oil on canvas)
823620 The Jester; Le Bouffon, 1868 (oil on canvas) by Blanchard, Edouard-Theophile (1844-79); 146.5x241 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Jester; Le Bouffon)

Background imageBending Collection: Flirting, 1910 (oil on canvas)

Flirting, 1910 (oil on canvas)
822938 Flirting, 1910 (oil on canvas) by Witkowski, Karl (1860-1910); 76.2x63.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Flirting. Karl Witkowski (1860-1910). Oil on canvas

Background imageBending Collection: Seated Woman; Femme Assise, (blue wash and pencil on paper)

Seated Woman; Femme Assise, (blue wash and pencil on paper)
653496 Seated Woman; Femme Assise, (blue wash and pencil on paper) by Rodin, Auguste (1840-1917); 32x25 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Seated Woman; Femme Assise. Auguste Rodin (1840-1917)

Background imageBending Collection: Study of Dancers; Etude de Danseuses, (charcoal and pastel on paper)

Study of Dancers; Etude de Danseuses, (charcoal and pastel on paper)
652504 Study of Dancers; Etude de Danseuses, (charcoal and pastel on paper) by Degas, Edgar (1834-1917); 47.5x62.1 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Study of Dancers; Etude de Danseuses)

Background imageBending Collection: Saint Elizabeth of Hungary reviving to Life a Child drowned in a Well

Saint Elizabeth of Hungary reviving to Life a Child drowned in a Well
827824 Saint Elizabeth of Hungary reviving to Life a Child drowned in a Well, (tempera on panel) by Lorenzetti, Pietro (c.1284-after 1345); 19x16.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageBending Collection: Emperor Charles V picking up Titians Paintbrush, (black chalk

Emperor Charles V picking up Titians Paintbrush, (black chalk
827560 Emperor Charles V picking up Titians Paintbrush, (black chalk, pen and brown and black ink, with grey wash) by Novelli, Pietro Antonio (1729-1804); 35.7x48.5

Background imageBending Collection: Tending the Cows, (oil on canvas)

Tending the Cows, (oil on canvas)
827453 Tending the Cows, (oil on canvas) by Dupre, Julien (1851-1910); 50.2x65.1 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Tending the Cows. Julien Dupre (1851-1910). Oil on canvas

Background imageBending Collection: Dancer; Danseuse, 1897-1900 (pastel on paper)

Dancer; Danseuse, 1897-1900 (pastel on paper)
825767 Dancer; Danseuse, 1897-1900 (pastel on paper) by Degas, Edgar (1834-1917); 52.6x35 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Dancer; Danseuse. Edgar Degas (1834-1917). Pastel on paper

Background imageBending Collection: Plate 526. A, Lifting Ball; B, Emptying Bucket of Water, 1872-85 (collotype on paper)

Plate 526. A, Lifting Ball; B, Emptying Bucket of Water, 1872-85 (collotype on paper)
3950284 Plate 526. A, Lifting Ball; B, Emptying Bucket of Water, 1872-85 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 31.4x23.5 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy

Background imageBending Collection: Plate 223. Stooping and Lifting Basin, Wiping it, and Turning

Plate 223. Stooping and Lifting Basin, Wiping it, and Turning
3950205 Plate 223. Stooping and Lifting Basin, Wiping it, and Turning, 1872-85 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 24x30.6 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy

Background imageBending Collection: Plate 201. Taking 12-lb Basket from Head, Putting it on the Ground

Plate 201. Taking 12-lb Basket from Head, Putting it on the Ground
3950196 Plate 201. Taking 12-lb Basket from Head, Putting it on the Ground, 1872-85 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 19.2x38.7 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art

Background imageBending Collection: Plate 183. Walking on Hands and Feet, 1872-85 (collotype on paper)

Plate 183. Walking on Hands and Feet, 1872-85 (collotype on paper)
3950192 Plate 183. Walking on Hands and Feet, 1872-85 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 16x45.7 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA



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"Bending: A Multifaceted Journey Through Art, Nature, and Culture" In the captivating painting "The Return of the Prodigal Son" by Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn, we witness a profound moment of bending. The prodigal son humbly bends his knee in repentance as he returns to his father's embrace, symbolizing forgiveness and redemption. Similarly, Titian's masterpiece "Noli Me Tangere" portrays Mary Magdalene at the feet of Jesus Christ. Her posture reflects both reverence and surrender as she bends before her savior. Moving from art to nature's wonders, Coumeenoole beach on Ireland's Dingle peninsula invites us to contemplate the power in harmony with natural forces. The rugged cliffs gracefully bend towards the crashing waves, reminding us of our own need for flexibility amidst life's challenges. Across cultures and festivities, monks lighting khom loy candles during Thailand's Loi Krathong festival demonstrate a spiritual form of bending. Their actions represent humility and devotion as they bend their bodies while igniting these beautiful lanterns that light up the night sky. Meanwhile, on Wando Island in South Korea, a line of women planting rice showcases physical bending intertwined with resilience. Despite flooded paddy fields testing their endurance, these women stoop low to ensure bountiful harvests - a testament to human adaptability. Creativity takes center stage when an elephant paints using its trunk. This astonishing display reveals not only incredible dexterity but also how animals can bend their skills beyond what is conventionally expected. In colder climes like ice fishing scenes depict individuals patiently bent over frozen lakes or rivers; it represents dedication and perseverance even in harsh conditions where one must adapt techniques for survival. Shifting gears into medical marvels captured through X-rays; neck vertebrae extended reveal intricate details about our body’s ability to flexibly support movement while maintaining stability.