Lying On Side Collection (#6)

Relief depicting stipulation of a contract or will, Roman civilization
Roman civilization, 1st century A.D. Relief depicting stipulation of a contract or will

Marble statue of Oceanus, from Gymnasium of Vedius, Ephesus, Turkey
Roman civilization, 2nd century A.D. Marble statue of Oceanus. From the Gymnasium of Vedius, Ephesus, Turkey

Shell from Trajan period with relief portraying cultured lady lying on bed writing, from Villa Albani Museum, Rome
Roman civilization, 2nd century A.D. Shell from the Trajan period with relief portraying a cultured lady lying on a bed writing. From Villa Albani Museum, Rome

Fresco depicting sleeping Maenad, from House of Citharist, Pompei, Italy
Roman civilization, 1st century A.D. Fresco depicting sleeping Maenad. From the House of the Citharist, Pompei, Italy

Relief portraying Asclepius visiting youth
Greek civilization. Relief portraying Asclepius visiting a youth

Funerary mosaic depicting a married couple banqueting lying on a bed surrounded by cupids picking flowers
Roman civilization, 4th century A.D. Funerary mosaic depicting a married couple banqueting lying on a bed surrounded by cupids picking flowers and playing musical instruments

France, Rouen, Sick Joan of Arc is interrogated in her prison by Cardinal of Winchester
Paul Delaroche (1797-1856), The Sick Joan of Arc (ca. 1412-1431), is interrogated in her prison by the Cardinal of Winchester

France, Paris, Lord Byron (1788-1824) Contemplating the Coliseum by James Tilbitts-Willmore (1800-1863), engraving 19th century, Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs (library)

France, Arras, Wise and foolish virgins painting from Abbey of Saint Vst
Miniatures - France - 13th century. Speculum virginae: Wise and foolish virgins. Folio 34, verso. From the Abbey of Saint Vst

Italy, Florence, The Italian Field after the Battle of Magenta, detail, 1861-62, oil on canvas
Giovanni Fattori (1825-1908), The Italian Field after the Battle of Magenta, 1861-62 oil on canvas, 240x348 cm. Detail

Tahiti Island, Arii Vahine (The Kings Wife), 1896, oil on canvas
Paul Gauguin (1848-1903), Te Arii Vahine (The Kings Wife), 1896, oil on canvas

France, Paris, Fee aux Griffons
Gustave Moreau (1826-1898), Fee aux Griffons

Dead bird, lying on side, wearing metal leg ring

A kitten and a squirrel lying down together

Newborn Brown rat (Rattus norvegicus), sleeping on straw

White Devon Rex cat lying on side, looking at camera

A Boxer puppy and mother having a rest

Ginger and white kitten lying on side, playing with red ball

White pheasant (Galliformes) hatched from egg

Male ginger cat lying on side with legs outstretched

Six-week-old puppy lying on side reaching for pink soft toy, close-up

Pregnant tabby cat lying on side

Starling (Sturnus vulgaris) hatchling

Clay cover for a sarcophagus portraying deceased Larthia Seianti from Chiusi
Etruscan civilization, 3rd-2nd century b.C. Clay cover for a sarcophagus portraying the deceased Larthia Seianti. From Chiusi

Painted terracotta Sarcophagus of the Spouses from Cerveteri, Rome province, Italy, detail, 520 B. C
Etruscan civilization, 6th century b.C. Painted terracotta Sarcophagus of the Spouses, 520 b.C. From Cerveteri (Rome province, Italy). Detail

Etruscan cinerary urn, detail of lid, from Chiusi, Siena Province, Italy, 2nd Century B. C
Etruscan civilization, 2nd century b.C. Cinerary urn. From Chiusi, Siena province, Italy. Detail of the lid

White marble funerary stele, from Melos, 2nd century
Greek civilization, 2nd century. White marble funerary stele, from Melos

Alabaster funerary sculpture known as Sarcophagus of Obese Man, from Chiusi, Siena province, Italy
Etruscan civilization, 2nd century b.C. Alabaster funerary sculpture known as Sarcophagus of the Obese Man, from Chiusi, Siena province, Italy. Detail

Gigantomachy, detail of north side of frieze of Siphnian Treasury
Greek civilization, 6th century b.C. Gigantomachy, detail of north side of frieze of Siphnian Treasury, 525 b.C

Sarcophagus of Laris Pulenas from Tarquinia
Etruscan civilization, 2nd century b.C. Sarcophagus of Laris Pulenas from Tarquinia

Lid of alabaster urn with portrait of Larth Sentinates Caesar, from Tomb of Pilgrim of Chiusi, Tuscany Region, Italy
Etruscan civilization. Lid of an alabaster urn with a portrait of Larth Sentinates Caesar, from the Tomb of the Pilgrim of Chiusi, Tuscany Region, Italy

Italy, Rome, Palestrina, Sanctuary of Fortuna Primigenia, Nilotic mosaic work depicting the floods caused by the river Nile in Egypt 1st Century B.C

Funerary mosaic depicting a young man (Amianthus) drinking while lying on a bed from Henchir Thyna, ancient Thaenae
Roman civilization, 4th century A.D. Funerary mosaic depicting a young man (Amianthus) drinking while lying on a bed. From Henchir Thyna, ancient Thaenae, Tunisia

British silver tabby cat lying down

Cream coloured Burmese cat lying on side, looking at camera

Two piglets in the entrance to a metal shelter, looking out

Two cream-coloured Burmese cats lying down

Hungary, Budapest, Budapest invaded by rumanian troops
Hungary - 20th century. Budapest invaded by rumanian troops, October 1919

France, Rheims Hamlet before the body of Polonius
Eugene Delacroix (1798-1863), Hamlet before the Body of Polonius, 1855

Painting of The Sleeping cupid
Guido Reni (1575-1642), The Sleeping Cupid

Marble statue of sleeping Ariadne, abandoned by Theseus on Naxos
Roman civilization, 1st-2nd century A.D. Marble statue of sleeping Ariadne, abandoned by Theseus on Naxos

Female, spotted pig lying down on soil, close-up, side view

Abyssinian cat lying on side, looking at camera

Chocolate Tabby Point Tortie Balinese cat with ivory body and complete mask, lying down

Brown Tabby and White cat with M -shaped tabby marking on head and white paws, lying down

Cream Classic Tabby Turkish Angora cat with tufted ears and long plumed tail, lying down

Cream Point longhaired cat with small ears and round, well tufted paws, lying down

Chocolate Spotted Oriental shorthaired cat with wedge-shaped head, long neck and chocolate rings on tail, lying down

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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.