Crouching Collection (page 10)

Ueno Park, the Childrens Paradise of Tokyo, Japan, 1896. From The Underwood Travel Library - Japan, [Strohmeyer & Wyman, New York, 1896]

On Durbar Day, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
On Durbar Day, 1903. Also known as the Imperial Durbar, the Delhi Durbar was held three times, in 1877, 1903, and 1911, at the height of the British Empire to mark the succession of an Emperor or

A Beggar, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
A Beggar, 1903. Also known as the Imperial Durbar, the Delhi Durbar was held three times, in 1877, 1903, and 1911, at the height of the British Empire to mark the succession of an Emperor or Empress

Jerusalem. Matthew. 21. 1, 1830. Artist: J Clarke
Jerusalem. Math. 21. 1, 1830. From A Series of twenty-four Views illustrative of the Holy Scriptures: Views from Sir Robert Ainslies celebrated collection of drawings, by Sir Robert Ainslie. [R

Mandrills, 1910, (1911). Artist: Louis Fairfax Muckley
Mandrills, 1910, (1911). From Bibbys Annual 1911, [J. Bibby & Sons, Liverpool, 1911]

Naples, 1838. From A Display of the Naval Flags of All Nations. Collected from the Best Authorities. [Fisher, Son, & Co. London, 1838]

The Goatherd, 1895. Artist: John MacAllan Swan
The Goatherd, 1895. From A Catalogue of the Pictures and Drawings in the collection of Frederick John Nettleford Volume III. - I to S, by C. Reginald Grundy and F. Gordon Roe. [Bemrose and Sons Ltd

Happy with Mounts Again, 1943-44. Major M. Lindsay, of Fife, with Lieutenant J. Richardson, both of the cavalry regiment, during the allied invasion of Italy of World War II

He Knocked out the Luftwaffe in the Mediterranean, 1943-44. Air Marshal Sir Arthur Mary Coningham (1895-1948) indicates targets on a map during a press conference in Sicily

A Singapore Mascot of the RAF, 1940. From Our Air Force published by Ward, Lock & Co. Ltd. 1940

In touch with Von Vorbecks column, East Africa, World War I, c1914-c1918. Artist: Realistic Travels Publishers
In touch with Von Vorbecks column, East Africa, World War I, c1914-c1918. Drawing fire of enemy hidden in jungle, to ascertain his strength

A desperate stand at the Modder River, South Africa, 2nd Boer War, 18 December 1899. Artist: Underwood & Underwood
A desperate stand at the Modder River, South Africa, 2nd Boer War, 18 December 1899. British soldiers fighting protected by boulders. Stereoscopic card. Detail

Paraguayan artillery, Paraguay, 1911. A print from Picturesque Paraguay by Alexander K MacDonald, Charles H Kelly, London, 1911

Crissy Bell, British actress, c1900s(?). Artist: Philco Publishing Company
Crissy Bell, British actress, c1900s(?). Crissy Bell in The Beauty of Bath, a musical comedy by Seymour Hicks and Cosmo Hamilton

Jews of Babylon, 19th century. Artist: Neuville
Jews of Babylon, 19th century

Fruit market, Baghdad, Iraq, 1917-1919

Monkey juggler, India, 20th century

A porter lifting a large load, Chakrata, India, 1917

A Fakir at Delhi, 20th century

Fuel maker, 20th century

Char-wallah, Howshera, 1917

British soldier, Howshera, 1917

Shisha shop, Howshera, 1917

Putting in the Ferret, c1900, (1903). Artist: Charles Reid
Putting in the Ferret, c1900, (1903). Rabbiting (also rabbit hunting and cottontail hunting) is the sport of hunting rabbits, often using ferrets or dogs. From The Sports of the World, by F. G

Regulating Petty Officer, 1937. Artist: WA & AC Churchman
Regulating Petty Officer, 1937. Churchmans Cigarette Series, The Navy At Work

Persian woman and child, 1917-1919

Satan in all his Glory... 1792.Artist: James Gillray
Satan in all his Glory; - or Peter Pindar crouching to the devil, sketch d from the peep-hole at scalegill, 1792. To the worthy inhabitants of Cumberland

Poster for a charity bazaar for the help of foundlings, 1899. Artist: Leon Bakst
Poster for a charity bazaar for the help of foundlings, 1899. Found in the collection of the State Museum of History, Moscow

Tamasese distributing arms, Apia, Samoa, 1899. Samoan Civil War 1898-1899. A view showing Tamasese sitting on the ground, with rifles in front of him, and people sitting around

Birth of the Virgin, 1342. Artist: Pietro Lorenzetti
Birth of the Virgin, 1342. From the collection of the Opera del Duomo, Siena

Young Greeks Encouraging Cocks to Fight, 1846. Artist: Jean-Leon Gerome
Young Greeks Encouraging Cocks to Fight, 1846. Found in the collection of the Musee d Orsay, Paris, France

Sculpture of Three Animal Heads. Located in the collection, Egyptian Museum, Berlin

Costume design for Seefenfel, from Sadko, 1917. Artist: Leon Bakst
Costume design for Seefenfel, from Sadko, 1917

A Woman and a Maid in a Courtyard, c1660-1661. Artist: Pieter de Hooch
A Woman and a Maid in a Courtyard, c1660-1661. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

The Carmelite Nuns in the Warming Hall, mid 18th century. Artist: Charles Guillot
The Carmelite Nuns in the Warming Hall, mid 18th century. From the Musee d Art et d Histoire, St Denis, France

The Apostle Philip Baptizing the Eunuch, detail, 16th century. Artist: Jan van Scorel
The Apostle Philip Baptizing the Eunuch, detail, 16th century

Woman with a Child Afraid of a Dog, 17th century. Artist: Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn
Woman with a Child Afraid of a Dog, 17th century. From the Museum of Fine Art, Budapest

The Adoration of the Magi, 1632. Artist: Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn
The Adoration of the Magi, 1632

Alexander Cuts the Gordian Knot, late 18th / early 19th century. Artist: Jean Simon Berthelemy
Alexander Cuts the Gordian Knot, late 18th/early 19th century. From the Ecole des Beaux-Arts, Paris

The Mother of the Gracchi, c1780. Artist: Joseph Benoit Suvee
The Mother of the Gracchi, c1780. Cornelia, mother of the Gracchi, presents her children, saying: Here are my riches and my jewels. From the Musee du Louvre, Paris

Feast in the House of Simon, 18th / early 19th century. Artist: Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo
Feast in the House of Simon, 18th/early 19th century. From a private collection

Mochica stirrup-spout vessel of a male figure with a jaguars head, 3rd century
Mochica stirrup-spout vessel of a male figure with a jaguars head and a crouching jaguar with a mans head, 3rd century

Wooden human form figure, Polynesian, (18th century?). Human figure with pearl shell and human bone inlay. Hawaiians used to believe that their gods could be called upon to enter images such as this

Herakles from the Greek temple of Aphaia at Aegina, 6th century BC
Herakles on the east pediment of the temple of Aphaia at Aegina, 6th century BC

Native Costume of Sarthe, c1900

Wooden Model of Man fanning Fire, Egyptian Tomb Finding, c1900 BC. Middle Kingdom

Roman painting on marble of ladies playing knucklebones
Roman painting on marble of Niobes daughters playing knucklebones, from Pompeii. Now in the National Archaeological Museum in Naples

Luljeta Gashi of the Kosovo Liberation Army KLA April 1999

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"Crouching: A Glimpse into the Art of Stealth and Grace" In a world where stillness speaks volumes, crouching becomes an art form that transcends time. Just like three young Victorian women baring their bottoms in a daring act of rebellion, Rembrandt's masterpiece "The Return of the Prodigal Son" captures the vulnerability and strength hidden within this humble posture. But it is not just humans who possess this innate ability to crouch with purpose. As we observe a ginger cat stealthily stalking its prey or witness Vereker Monteith Hamilton's depiction of soldiers in "The Forlorn Hope At Badajos, " we are reminded that crouching is both instinctual and strategic – a survival tactic ingrained in nature itself. From the majestic mountain lion prowling through snow-covered landscapes near Bozeman, Montana, to Jean-Francois Millet's portrayal of hardworking gleaners hunched over their laborious task in "The Gleaners, " crouching symbolizes resilience and determination against all odds. Even the king of beasts knows when to lower himself gracefully. As we envision a lion drinking at night in Zimanga private game reserve, KwaZulu-Natal, we realize that even royalty must bow down before nature's eternal laws. Yet, crouching isn't limited to wildlife alone; it permeates every corner of our diverse world. Whether it be artisans showcasing their crafts at Djembe market in Bamako, Mali or a Devon Rex Cat blending seamlessly into grassy landscapes – each embodies the essence of adaptability and camouflage. And as Vincenzo Gemito immortalizes the fisherboy poised on his haunches by the sea in "Il Pescatore, " we understand that sometimes life demands us to lower ourselves humbly before its vast mysteries – reminding us that true wisdom lies not only in standing tall but also in knowing when to crouch.