Crouching Collection (#20)

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

Orange Guinea Pig Hiding In Straw

Brown longhaired Dachshund dog, stiing with head in profile

Tortie tabby and white short hair cat hissing

Egypt, Asyut, Statuette representing a cook trying to roast a duck, coloured plastered wood 2nd Millennium B.C. Italy, Turin, Museo Egizio (Egyptian Museum), Middle Kingdom, Egyptian art

Greek civilization, statue of knife grinder, Roman copy in marble
Greek civilization, 3rd century b.C. Statue of a knief grinder. Roman copy in marble

Egypt, Cairo Governorate, Saqqara Necropolis Private funerary mastaba of Mereruka
Egypt - Cairo - Ancient Memphis (UNESCO World Heritage List, 1979). Saqqara necropolis. Private funerary mastaba of Mereruka, Old Kingdom, Dynasty VI

Bowl decorated with figures of wrestlers, 6th Century B. C
Greek civilization, 6th century b.C. Red-figure pottery. Bowl decorated with figures of wrestlers

Mexico, human sacrifice before Temple of Tenochtitlan, from The History of the Indies of New Spain
Manuscript, Mexico, 16th century. Diego Duran (1537-1588), The History of the Indies of New Spain (1579) - Human sacrifice before the Temple of Tenochtitlan. Miniature, folio 70, recto

Italy, Venice, oil painting of Annunciation
Tintoretto (Jacopo Comin, 1518-1594), Annunciation, 1542-43, oil on canvas, 166x266 cm

Czech Republic, Praque, The Wave, 1902-03
Frantisek Kupka (1871-1957), The Wave, 1902-03

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France, Versailles, Death of the Duke of Berry at the old Opera
Alexandre Menjuad (1773-1832), Death of the Duke of Berry at the Old OpA

Italy, Genoa, Keisai Eisen (1790-1848), woodcut 19th century, Museo Di Arte Orientale Edoardo Chiossone (Art Museum)

Mona Monkey (Cercopithecus mona) blue and pink face, bright yellow eyebrows, perched on branch, head turned to front, side view

Green Toad, Bufo viridis, on sandy terrain

Young Dachshund (Canis familiaris) crouching to chew on a colourful rope toy, front view

Dog in play-bow position, front end down, rear end up

American Shorthair cat hissing

A grey cat with kittens close by

Silverback Lowland Gorilla (Gorilla beringei graueri) on all fours, head turned to side

Caracal (Caracal Caracal), crouching and licking nose

Two blue Korat cats (Felis silvestris catus), seated together, looking at camera

Lowland Gorilla crouching on straw, picking something up, looking at ground, strong silver knee supporting torso, front view

Common Iguana (Iguana iguana), long pointy tail curled inward, elevated view

One kitten making a flying assault at another

Two Cheetahs Acinonyx jubatus, crouching on grass, tearing apart prey and eating flesh, distinctive spotted coats, bloody faces, side view

Lion (Panthera leo) crouching in tall grass

Pale brown adult frog, Rana temporaria, crouching, long pink tongue sticking out catching insect, side view

Ring-tailed Lemur (Lemur catta) on branch, reaching down for piece of food offered

Male Midwife Toad (Alytes obstetricians) carrying eggstring

Lioness (Panthera leo) relaxing in the sand

Large number of of yellow Budgerigars (Melopsittacus undulatus) roosting in a tree

Sleeping tabby kitten sleeping, close-up

Australia, Western Australia, Rottnest Island, Quokka (Setonix brachyurus), small brown kangaroo-like animal, facing away, close up

Birman cat, front view

Red-necked Wallaby joey, macropus rufogriseus, crouching forward, side view

Caracal (Caracal caracal), crouching and sticking tongue out

Side / front view of a Red-Billed Fire Finch, perching on a narrow branch in a slightly crouched pose
Side/front view of a Red-Billed Fire Finch, perching on a narrow branch in a slightly crouched pose, with its head facing forwards

A cat looking inside a cardboard tube, side view

British Blue Cat (Felis catus) lying down, looking upward, side view

Scottish Wild Cat (Felis silvestris grampia) ducking under tree, looking at camera, side view

Whites Treefrog (Litoria caerulea), side view

Lilac Silver Shaded Burmilla cat with short, wedge-shaped head, walking stealthily

Serval (Felis Serval) feeding on dead chick

Collection of exotic caterpillars on leaves displaying variety of shapes and protective strategies

Red Howler Monkey, Alouatta seniculus, rich red fur, standing, open mouth exposing bright pink lower lip, black eyes staring ahead, front view

North American Bullfrog (Rana catesbeiana), side view

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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.