Lying On Side Collection (#4)

Study of Drapery, c1916. Artist: John Singer Sargent
Study of Drapery, c1916. From The Studio Volume 19. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1900]

Nymphs by the Sea, 1905. Artist: Charles Holroyd
Nymphs by the Sea, 1905. From The Studio Volume 44. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1908]

Dionysos, Limestone relief, Ahnassia El-Medina, Beni-Souef, 3rd Century. Proto-Coptic Art made for the Greek Pagan Community in Egypt

Lion cub biting mothers tail, Masai Mara, Kenya, East Africa, Africa

Weddell seal (Leptonychotes weddellii) lying on ice
Antarctic Peninsula

Weddell seal (Leptonychotes weddellii) yawning, close-up
Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica, side view, summer

Female Giant Panda, Ailuropoda melanoleuca, cradling tiny cub, front view

Black and white illustration of using broken pot to plant Sempervivum (Houseleek)

Black and white illustration of dried and fresh pasta

Cross section illustration showing how a plants stem grows upwards and its roots grow underground

Illustration of newborn European Hedgehog (Erinaceus europaeus) sleeping in nest

Illustration of Opossums (Didelphimorphia) playing dead in grass

Illustration of two women sunbathing on beach

Sea lions, La Jolla, San Diego, California, United States of America, North America

A cat lays in the sun on a rock at the ruins of Saint Johns Basilica and the tomb of Saint John
Ephesus, Izmir, Turkey

Young woman lying on white background, portrait

Grey seal pup, Norfolk, England, United Kingdom, Europe

A T-Rex comes across the carcass of a dead Triceratops dinosaur

Bare-chested man lying on bed in bedroom suffused with light

Grey Seal -Halichoerus grypus-, pup, Helgoland, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany

Newborn baby, five days, asleep, smiling

Newborn baby, 3 weeks, sleeping in a basket

Baby lion at Kruger National Park, Johannesburg, South Africa, Africa

Siamese cat feeding kittens, (B&W)

Couple posing, portrait

Girl with soft toy sleeping on bed

Young woman lying on cushion with leopard

Boy sleeping on bed

Reclining Buddha at Long Son Pagoda (Chua Long Son) Buddhist temple, Nha Trang, Khanh Hoa Province, Vietnam, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

Hippopotamus, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda, Africa

Thailand, Ayutthaya, lying Buddha statue at Wat Lokayasutharam

Win Sein Taw Ya 180m Reclining Buddha, the largest Buddha Image in the world, Mudon, Mawlamyine, Mon State, Myanmar (Burma), Asia

The 66m Reclining Buddha at Chauk Htat Gyi (Chaukhtatgyi) Buddha Temple, Yangon (Rangoon), Myanmar (Burma), Asia

Grey seal pup (Halichoerus grypus) chewing a flipper while lying on a sandy beach, Norfolk, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Intertwined human figures, detail of the Monolith by Gustav Vigeland, Frogner Park, Oslo, Norway, Scandinavia, Europe

Lion (Panthera leo), Mala Mala Game Reserve, South Africa, Africa

Reclining Buddha, Royal Rock Temple, Golden Temple of Dambulla, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Dambulla, Sri Lanka, Asia

Statue of reclining Buddha, Royal Rock Temple, Golden Temple of Dambulla, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Dambulla, Sri Lanka, Asia

Illustration of patient in typical cholera attitude
Cholera: Patient in typical cholera attitude. From French medical book published c1890

Boy with Haemophilia, Inherited blood disorder
Boy with Haemophilia, an inherited blood disorder in which the clotting factor is absent. The disorder is passed down by the mother who is not affected but whose male offspring have a fifty per cent

Dead soldier

Adult walrus (Odobenus rosmarus) on ice floe in Maxwell Bay, Devon Island, Nunavut, Canada, North America

Painting of young woman relaxing on sofa
Albert Moore (1841-93) Dreamers 1882

Italy, Castiglione delle Stiviere, Saint Aloysius Gonzaga Prying for the Plague Victims
Flemish School (17th century), Saint Aloysius Gonzaga Crying for the Plague Victims

France, Dawn at the Fountain of Fortune, miniature from Livre du Coeur d Amour Espris by Rene of Anjou (1409-1480), also known as Good King Rene, 1457 15th Century

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"Lying on Side: A Study in Serenity and Grace" In the realm of art, the languid pose of an Odalisque from 1920 captivates with its allure. The oil on canvas masterpiece showcases a woman reclining on her side, exuding both sensuality and tranquility. Moving to Rome's Basilica of St. Caecilia, we encounter a statue by Carlo Maderno depicting the saint lying peacefully on her side. The artist's skill brings forth a sense of devotion and reverence through this exquisite work from 1910. Nature too offers moments of repose as captured in photographs. Picture a lazy cat basking under the warm Greek sun against traditional white houses in Kastro Village, Sifnos. Its relaxed posture mirrors that of ancient terracotta statuettes like the Sleeping Lady from Hal Saflieni Hypogeum, showcasing how humans have long sought solace while lying on their sides. Venturing into wildlife territory reveals astonishing scenes. Imagine encountering a majestic Royal Bengal Tiger at Ranthambhor National Park in India, lounging gracefully on its side amidst cenotaphs - an image that epitomizes regal elegance merged with natural beauty. The animal kingdom also presents endearing moments when creatures find comfort while resting sideways. An otter female meticulously grooms herself amidst seaweed off Mull's coast in Scotland, while grey seal pups yawn or adorably cover their eyes with flippers at Donna Nook in Lincolnshire during November's chilly days. Further north, Svalbard unveils another marvel as a ringed seal hauls out onto rocky terrain before settling down sideways to rest undisturbed amid Norway's breathtaking landscapes. Traveling across continents takes us to Praslin Island where Seychelles' local fish market buzzes with activity against an idyllic backdrop. Amidst vibrant colors and bustling crowds lies yet another example of life paused, as fishermen take a moment to rest on their sides.