Crouching Collection (page 19)

Picture No. 11014248
Cat - Korat Date:

Picture No. 11014202
Cat - Peterbald Date:

Picture No. 11014192
Cat - Oriental Longhair / Long-haired Mandarin Date:

Picture No. 11014190
Cat - Oriental Longhair / Long-haired Mandarin Date:

Moses found by Pharaohs daughter. Engraving. Copyright: aA Collection
Engraving entitled: Moses found by Pharaohs daughter, France

Mona monkey of Grand Etang Lake. These animals were brought in from East Africa
Mona Monkey (Cercopithecus mona) near Grand Etang Lake, Grenada

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Cat - Devon Rex Date:

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Picture No. 10760717
Lion - Well hidden male observes its surroundings (Panthera leo) Date:

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Tabby Cat Date:

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Tabby Cat Date:

Picture No. 10884354
Grey Partridge - two crouching on stubble field (Perdix perdix) Date:

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BOBCAT - on tree trunk (Lynx rufus) Date:

Local man looking at a huge canyon on the Dixsam plateau on the island of Socotra, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Yemen, Middle East

Man with sunhat on beach in Queensland, Australia

I ll Teach You to Wink at Mrs. Harris Postcard. ca. 1880-1920, I ll Teach You to Wink at Mrs. Harris Postcard

Juli Postcard by Joseph Speybrouck. 1928, Juli Postcard by Joseph Speybrouck

Panning For Gold
Pinos Altos, New Mexico: May, 1940 A prospector panning for gold. The light objects in his pan are probably not gold as it is very unusual to find pieces this large in this section

Dakota Territory Gold Miners
Rockerville, Dakota Territory, 1889 Three gold miners with their dog, panning and washing for gold in a stream

Russian border guards and woman in dance poses

A man fishing on Phewa Tal (Phewa Lake), Pokhara, Nepal, Asia

Cockfight in cockpit with backers, Engraving
Mexico, 20th century. Cockfight in a cockpit with backers. Engraving

France, Chantilly, The Oyster Lunch (Le Dejeuner d Huitres)
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Italy, Florence, Madonna and Child with Saint John and Angels
Francesco Botticini (1446-1497), Madonna and Child with Saint John and Angels

USA, Washington, A moment of premiere of Porgy and Bess by George Gershwin
Theatre, United States of America, 20th century. George Gershwin (1898-1937), " Porgy and Bess", 1935. A moment of the premiere

Norway, Nordland County, Tysfjor, prehistoric graffito representing killer whale, beside it
Norway - Nordland County - Tysfjord. Prehistoric graffito representing killer whale. Beside it, archaeologist Lars Borge Myklevold

A cat enjoying a rub on the head whilst its kitten sits under it

Semnopithecus entellus, Hanuman Langur, a grey monkey with a white beard

Digital illustration of man crouching on ground looking down and holding knees

Digital composite of man lighting dome signal fire

Digital composite illustration of man stirring food boiling in pan suspended above camp fire from tripod of sticks

Digital composite illustration of man of using rocks to secure edge of poncho covering scrape in natural hollow

Digital illustration of man of using rocks to secure edge of poncho covering scrape in natural hollow

Digital composite illustration of man weaving pine boughs into a thatch on forest A-frame

Digital illustration of two men covering frame of lean-to with sticks and building camp fire

Digital composite illustration of two men covering frame of lean-to with sticks and building camp fire

Digital illustration of man holding up rope tied to bivi pup tent

Digital illustration of man laying covering of short branches on roof of natural hollow

Laying a patio, using a spirit level and hammer to tap concrete edging level, close-up

Row of intersown radishes and parsnip plants, man harvesting radishes and pinching out parsnip seedlings to thin when they have four leaves

Placing slate chippings around the edge of freshly laid turf, close-up

Man applying edging to newly constructed brick path, close-up

Pouring gravel over permeable membrane to form base of a herb path

Transplanting young sweetcorn plant and firming soil around the base

Elderly couple working in a garden

Three European Common Frogs (Rana temporaria), smaller frog leaning on larger one

Orange Guinea Pig Hiding In Straw

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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.