Recumbent Collection

La paresse (Laziness), 1896. Creator: Felix Vallotton
La paresse (Laziness), 1896

Reading Aloud, 1884, (1936). Creator: Albert Joseph Moore
Reading Aloud, 1884, (1936). Women in classical dress recline while reading a book. Victorian oil on canvas by Albert Joseph Moore (1841-1893). Held at Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum

The Harem, 1876. Creator: John Frederick Lewis
The Harem, 1876

Portrait de Sarah Bernhardt, 1876. Creator: Georges Jules Victor Clairin
Portrait de Sarah Bernhardt, 1876

Martyrdom of Saint Cecilia, 1600 (marble)
704415 Martyrdom of Saint Cecilia, 1600 (marble) by Maderno, Stefano (1576-1636); Santa Cecilia in Trastevere, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: St Cecilia, Christian martyr of the 2nd century.); Italian

Prometheus statue, Rockefeller Center Plaza, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
USA, New York City, Manhattan, Prometheus statue, Rockefeller Center Plaza

Repose, 1895. Creator: John White Alexander
Repose, 1895

Woman with a Parrot, 1866. Creator: Gustave Courbet
Woman with a Parrot, 1866

Western Gentleman in Oriental Costume. Creator: British Painter (ca. 1840-45)
Western Gentleman in Oriental Costume

Old & New Pipes / Heath
The old way of smoking a pipe & the new way: an upright Georgian gent smokes his long stemmed clay pipe while a semi-recumbent Regency fop, puffs away on his hookah

Nude Girl with Arms Outstretched, 1911. Creator: Egon Schiele
Nude Girl with Arms Outstretched, 1911. Egon Schiele never conformed to the canons of beauty in his portrayal of the human body, which he showed in uninhibited poses imbued with eroticism

Woman on a Divan, 1914. Creator: August Macke
Woman on a Divan, 1914.

Saint John the Evangelist in Patmos, 1470. Creator: Cosmè Tura
Saint John the Evangelist in Patmos, 1470.

The Meeting of Tamar and Judah, 1555. Creator: Jacopo Tintoretto
The Meeting of Tamar and Judah, 1555.

Young Woman Reading, 1875. Creator: Lucius Rossi
Young Woman Reading, 1875. Within this extravagantly decorated interior--which includes a painted ceiling and Asian-inspired upholstery, fire screen

Asleep in Battery Park on hot day, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Asleep in Battery Park on hot day, between c1910 and c1915.

S.L. Clemens reclining in porch chair, 1910. Creator: Bain News Service
S.L. Clemens reclining in porch chair, 1910.

The Nymph at the Fountain, 1530. Creator: Lucas Cranach the Elder
The Nymph at the Fountain, 1530.

Galatea, 1896. Creator: Gustave Moreau
Galatea, 1896. From the myth of Polyphemus and Galathea. The scene recreates the theme of beauty and the beast, a symbol of woman as the embodiment of a beauty that is beyond man's reach.

Eaux-Fortes Modernes. Plate 197. Arabes d'Oran (Arabs of Oran), 1833. Creator: Eugene Delacroix
Eaux-Fortes Modernes. Plate 197. Arabes d'Oran (Arabs of Oran), 1833. Shows an outdoor setting with two men, one reclining and facing the viewer

The Kiss, 1816. Creator: Theodore Gericault
The Kiss, 1816.

Fishing Party on Long Island Sound Off New Rochelle, 1847. Creator: James Goodwyn Clonney
Fishing Party on Long Island Sound Off New Rochelle, 1847.

The hilltop, c.1908. Creator: Frances Hodgkins
The hilltop, c.1908.

The Fisherman, 1908. Creator: William Strang
The Fisherman, 1908. The Fisherman is a fine example of Strang's allegorical works. Central to it is the classical nude group

Moeris And Galatea, From Virgil's Eclogues, 1884. Creator: Samuel Palmer
Moeris And Galatea, From Virgil's Eclogues, 1884.

Saint Sebastian, Martyr, c1865. Creator: Theodule Ribot
Saint Sebastian, Martyr, c1865. Two cloaked figures tend to the wounds of Saint Sebastian, a Roman soldier shot with arrows as punishment for his Christian beliefs.

Dutch Treat Club - [cover drawing?], between c1910 and c1915. Creators: Bain News Service, James Montgomery Flagg
Dutch Treat Club - [cover drawing?], between c1910 and c1915. Shows an illustration by artist James Montgomery Flagg for the Dutch Treat Club, a society of illustrators

Germans at Berry-Au-Bac, Sept 1914. Creator: Bain News Service
Germans at Berry-Au-Bac, Sept 1914 (date created or published later). German soldiers at Berry-Au-Bac, France during World War I

Study near the Kivach waterfall, Suna River, 1915. Creator: Sergey Mikhaylovich Prokudin-Gorsky
Study near the Kivach waterfall, Suna River, 1915. Prokudin-Gorskii, reclined on boulders, near rapids

Ia. M. Serebriakov's Tobacco Factory, Omsk. His Own Shops in Omsk and Tomsk, 1900-1914. Creator: Unknown
Ia. M. Serebriakov's Tobacco Factory, Omsk. His Own Shops in Omsk and Tomsk, 1900-1914. This collection includes tsarist-era advertisements

Recruits, Aldershot, H.A.C. Fargo Camp. 1914, 1914. Creator: Bain News Service
Recruits, Aldershot, H.A.C. Fargo Camp. 1914, 1914 (date created or published later). Recruits at Aldershot army camp, England during World War I

An Ostyak resting in the forest near a fire, Selkups, 1920. Creator: A. G. Vargin
An Ostyak resting in the forest near a fire, Selkups, 1920. V. I. Surikov Museum of Art in Krasnoiarsk

French Officers at luncheon in the field, between c1914 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
French Officers at luncheon in the field, between c1914 and c1915. French soldiers eating and drinking wine in a field probably during World War I

District Congress of Soviets, 1920. Creator: M Kh Afanasenko
District Congress of Soviets, 1920. From a collection which contains documents and photographs from more than thirty participants of the Russian Civil War in the Kuzbass

The first congress of commanders and administrative staff of special-purpose units of the... 1923
The first congress of commanders and administrative staff of special-purpose units of the Tomsk province, 1923. From a collection which contains unique documentary photographs relating to the Russian

Park Landscape, Tyresö, 1910. Creator: Sven Richard Bergh
Park Landscape, Tyreso, 1910

The Toilet of Venus, 1746. Creator: Francois Boucher
The Toilet of Venus, 1746

The Holy Family, 1465-1523. Creator: Perugino
The Holy Family, 1465-1523

Illustration for Becker's Almanac for 1800, c1800. Creator: Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki
Illustration for Becker's Almanac for 1800, c1800. Plate: Plate 8

Illustration for the Works of J.P.C. Florian, 1796. Creator: Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki
Illustration for the Works of J.P.C. Florian, 1796

Lot and His Daughters, 1631. Creator: Jan Georg van Vliet
Lot and His Daughters, 1631

Figure of a Reclining Satyr, 1st century BCE-1st century CE. Creator: Unknown
Figure of a Reclining Satyr, 1st century BCE-1st century CE

Reclining Lion or Cat with Prey, Roman Period (100-395 CE) or modern. Creator: Unknown
Reclining Lion or Cat with Prey, Roman Period (100-395 CE) or modern

Recumbent Sphinx Figurine on a Stepped Platform, Ptolemaic Period (323-30 BCE) or modern. Creator: Unknown
Recumbent Sphinx Figurine on a Stepped Platform, Ptolemaic Period (323-30 BCE) or modern

Karl XII as a child, 1682-1718, King of Sweden, 1684. Creator: David Klocker Ehrenstrahl
Karl XII as a child, 1682-1718, King of Sweden, 1684

Hedvig Sofia, 1681-1708, Princess of Sweden, Duchess of Holstein-Gottorp, 1684. Creator: David Klocker Ehrenstrahl
Hedvig Sofia, 1681-1708, Princess of Sweden, Duchess of Holstein-Gottorp, 1684

Young Artist Asleep by a Stream, c1859. Creator: Paul Gavarni
Young Artist Asleep by a Stream, c1859

Hedvig Sophia of Sweden (1681–1708), Swedish princess and a Duchess Consort of Holstein... 1684
Hedvig Sophia of Sweden (1681-1708), Swedish princess and a Duchess Consort of Holstein-Gottorp, Spouse Frederick IV, Duke of Holstein-Gottorp, 1684

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"Exploring the Art of Recumbent: A Journey through Time and Culture" Step into the world poses as we delve into a collection of captivating artworks spanning different eras and styles. From Reading Aloud in 1884 to Laziness in 1896, artists like Albert Joseph Moore and Felix Vallotton captured the essence of relaxation and tranquility. Transport yourself back to the late 19th century with Repose by John White Alexander, where a figure gracefully reclines, inviting you to embrace serenity. The Western Gentleman in Oriental Costume from around 1840-45 adds an intriguing cultural twist to this timeless pose. Discover Leonardo da Vinci's visionary mind with his Flying Machine, showcasing his fascination with human anatomy even while at rest. Meanwhile, Nude Reclining on Curtained Bed (Emma Hamilton (?)) from November 1st, 1797 offers a glimpse into historical sensuality. Eugene Durieu's enigmatic [Nude] from ca. 1851 leaves us pondering its mysterious origins while Edgar Degas' Male Nude in 1856 captures vulnerability and strength simultaneously. Marvel at the intricate details found within Mural painting in the Leopards Tomb (Tomba dei Leopardi) at Tarquinia, Italy (1928), transporting you to ancient times. Witness how art evolves over time as we explore Postcard of a Lying Woman in Underwear circa 1910 (b/w photo), blending traditional techniques with emerging mediums. Finally, marvel at The Tigris or Arno marble sculpture that embodies both power and grace. Join us on this visual journey through history as we celebrate the beauty and allure poses across various artistic expressions.