Crouching Collection (#4)

Ibis, in squatting position, c. 1350 BC (wood, bronze, glass & gilt)
3481813 Ibis, in squatting position, c.1350 BC (wood, bronze, glass & gilt) by Egyptian 18th Dynasty (c.1567-1320 BC); 31.8x47 cm; Glasgow Art Gallery and Museum

Powis Castle, Montgomeryshire, c. 1835 (w/c on paper)
495768 Powis Castle, Montgomeryshire, c.1835 (w/c on paper) by Turner, Joseph Mallord William (1775-1851); 28.9x48.9 cm; Manchester Art Gallery, UK; © Manchester Art Gallery

Humanity Against Evil, 1908 (marble)
868276 Humanity Against Evil, 1908 (marble) by Cellini, Gaetano (1875-1937); Galleria Nazionale d'Arte Moderna e Contemporanea, Rome, Lazio

Statue of Bes (white marble)
3930114 Statue of Bes (white marble) by Roman, (1st century AD); Museo Barracco, Rome, Italy; Photo © Stefano Baldini

The Comanche Mother, 1907 (sepia photogravure)
985680 The Comanche Mother, 1907 (sepia photogravure) by Curtis, Edward Sheriff (1868-1952) ; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Comanche Mother)

Venus Frigida, 1614 (oil on panel)
471318 Venus Frigida, 1614 (oil on panel) by Rubens, Peter Paul (1577-1640); 145.1x185.6 cm; Koninklijk Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Antwerp, Belgium; © Art in Flanders

The seated naked man at left being beaten with a foxs tail, ca. 1510-27. Creator: Marcantonio Raimondi
The seated naked man at left being beaten with a foxs tail, ca. 1510-27

Venus crouching by a plinth on top of which stands Cupid, ca. 1510-27. Creator: Marcantonio Raimondi
Venus crouching by a plinth on top of which stands Cupid, ca. 1510-27

Study of Figures for a Narrative Scene (black chalk on paper) (verso) (for recto see 191777) (see also 191767)
BAL191778 Study of Figures for a Narrative Scene (black chalk on paper) (verso) (for recto see 191777) (see also 191767) by Buonarroti, Michelangelo (1475-1564); British Museum, London

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Mona Monkey (Cercopithecus mona) near Grand Etang Lake, Grenada Date: 12/08/2006

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Baboon portrait, Phnom Penh. Cambodia Date: 12/08/2006

Going Down with Caution
Faisal ALnomas

Rice and Corn Merchants of Patna, c1891. Creator: James Grant
Rice and Corn Merchants of Patna, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. II.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]

The Cock Fight, 1846 (oil on canvas)
989218 The Cock Fight, 1846 (oil on canvas) by Gerome, Jean Leon (1824-1904); 39.5x55.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Cock Fight; Le Combat de Coqs. Jean Leon Gerome (1824-1904)

Preparations for the Match between Onagawa Kisaburo and Tanikaze Kajinosuke
CH401522 Preparations for the Match between Onagawa Kisaburo and Tanikaze Kajinosuke, refereed by Kimura Shonosuke (colour woodblock print) by Shunsho

Figure of a monkey, 1930s (silvered bronze & onyx)
941007 Figure of a monkey, 1930s (silvered bronze & onyx) by Bouraine, Marcel (1886-1948); height: 18.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images

A Peasant Family, (watercolour and pencil on paper)
657162 A Peasant Family, (watercolour and pencil on paper) by Hodgkins, Frances (1869-1947); 22.86x25.40 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Peasant Family. Frances Hodgkins (1869-1947)

Onagawa Kisaburo and Tanikaze Kajinosuke performing the Shiriki in the Dohyo
CH401526 Onagawa Kisaburo and Tanikaze Kajinosuke performing the Shiriki in the Dohyo, refereed by Kimura Shonosuke (colour woodblock print) by Shunsho

On the Tiles, 1921 (wood engraving)
1631655 On the Tiles, 1921 (wood engraving) by Gill, Eric (1882-1940); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection

The Turkish Pony Bobby, the Cock from Sebastopol, the Cow from the Valley of Baidar and the Pigeon ()
3744657 The Turkish Pony Bobby, the Cock from Sebastopol, the Cow from the Valley of Baidar and the Pigeon (...), 1858 (oil on canvas) by Luker

Listening Post, illustration from a folio of prints published in Leipzig, 1918 (engraving)
AFC217430 Listening Post, illustration from a folio of prints published in Leipzig, 1918 (engraving) by Erler, Erich (1870-1946); Private Collection; German, out of copyright

Seated female nude, 1892 (oil on canvas)
XIR386439 Seated female nude, 1892 (oil on canvas) by Rothenstein, William (1872-1945); 34x45 cm; Musee d Orsay, Paris, France; (add.info.: Naked woman sitting; )

Spring Evening by the Vicarage Pond, 1909 (oil on canvas)
OVR394366 Spring Evening by the Vicarage Pond, 1909 (oil on canvas) by Astrup, Nikolai (1880-1928); Private Collection; Photo © O. Vaering

Msai warriors (gelatin silver print)
622764 Msai warriors (gelatin silver print) by Pereira, R. V. (fl. early 1900s); 20.4x15.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Stand in the Form of a Crouching Lion, Western Jin dynasty, (265-316), late 3rd century

Crouching tiger, 1830. Creator: Utagawa Kunisada
Crouching tiger, 1830

Crouching Tahitian Woman (related to the painting Nafea faa ipoipo [When Will You Marry)
Crouching Tahitian Woman (related to the painting Nafea faa ipoipo [When Will You Marry?]), 1891/93

Snake Charmer
An Egyptian snake charmer, circa 1930. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Man photographing Jungfrau mountain from frozen shores of Grauseeli lake at sunset, Murren Birg, Bern Canton, Switzerland, Europe

Stater (Coin) Depicting a Crouching Dog, 5th century BCE. Creator: Unknown
Stater (Coin) Depicting a Crouching Dog, 5th century BCE

Stamped Tile with Crouching Ascetics, 4th / 6th century. Creator: Unknown
Stamped Tile with Crouching Ascetics, 4th/6th century

Bowl Depicting Incised and Painted Abstract Crouching Figure, 650 / 150 B. C
Bowl Depicting Incised and Painted Abstract Crouching Figure, 650/150 B.C

Scaraboid: Crouched Human Figure Shown in Profile, Egypt, New Kingdom, Dynasties 18-20 (about 1550-1069 BCE)

Vessel in the Form of a Pampas Cat, 180 B. C. / A. D. 500. Creator: Unknown
Vessel in the Form of a Pampas Cat, 180 B.C./A.D. 500

Handle Spout Vessel in the Form of a Crouching Figure with Human Heads Attached to Side, 100 B.C./A.D. 500

Stirrup Spout Vessel in the Form of a Crouching Animal, Possibly a Monkey, 100 B. C. / A. D
Stirrup Spout Vessel in the Form of a Crouching Animal, Possibly a Monkey, 100 B.C./A.D. 500

Le Grenouillard (Frog-Man), 1892. Creator: Jean-Joseph Carries
Le Grenouillard (Frog-Man), 1892

Crouching tiger, Period of Division, 220-266. Creator: Unknown
Crouching tiger, Period of Division, 220-266

Pendant in the form of a crouching tiger, Eastern Zhou dynasty, 475-221 BCE

Pendant in the form of a crouching feline, Eastern Zhou dynasty, 475-221 BCE

Title page of the "French Set", 1858. Creator: James Abbott McNeill Whistler
Title page of the " French Set", 1858

Possibly weight with a crouching tiger, Han dynasty, 206 BCE-220 CE. Creator: Unknown
Possibly weight with a crouching tiger, Han dynasty, 206 BCE-220 CE

A crouching figure, Eastern Zhou to Western Han dynasty, 3rd century BCE

Children Playing in Surf (oil on board)
1767572 Children Playing in Surf (oil on board) by Potthast, Edward Henry (1857-1927); 29.9x40 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Children Playing in Surf. Edward Henry Potthast (1857-1927)

A rare Aztec stone frog, c. 1200-1521 (stone)
1767153 A rare Aztec stone frog, c.1200-1521 (stone) by Aztec; 20.9 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A rare Aztec stone frog, Ca. A.D. 1200-1521. 20.9cm); Photo eChristies Images; out of copyright

Aufsteigender (indian ink on paper)
1766395 Aufsteigender (indian ink on paper) by Fuseli, Henry (Fussli, Johann Heinrich) (1741-1825); 29.4x16.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Aufsteigender)

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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.