Sit Down Collection

Plate 476. Child, Sitting Down on the Ground, 1885 (collotype on paper)
3950424 Plate 476.Child, Sitting Down on the Ground, 1885 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 15.2x45.7 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA

How to Sit Down without Chairs (engraving)
3627684 How to Sit Down without Chairs (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: How to Sit Down without Chairs)

The Story of a Shooting Excursion in Turkey (colour litho)
1062314 The Story of a Shooting Excursion in Turkey (colour litho) by Corbould, Alfred Chantrey (1852-1920); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Story of a Shooting Excursion in Turkey)

Sit Down in Front (engraving)
1061007 Sit Down in Front (engraving) by Staniland, Charles J. (1838-1916) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sit Down in Front)

Man sitting on a mountain in Jasper National Park, Alberta

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From the 19th century to modern times, the act of sitting down has been captured in various art forms, showcasing its versatility and universality. In Plate 476, a child's simple act of sitting on the ground is immortalized through a collotype on paper. The engraving "How to Sit Down without Chairs" offers a humorous take on the subject, while "The Story of a Shooting Excursion in Turkey" depicts a man taking a break during an adventure. Princess Diana's regal presence is captured as she sits down at a gala dinner at the Royal York, while a man finds tranquility in nature by sitting on a mountain in Jasper National Park. Sitting down, whether on a throne or on the ground, is a moment of rest and reflection, a testament to the human experience.