Recumbent Collection (#2)

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

Illustration for Caroline of Lichtfield, 1786. Creator: Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki
Illustration for Caroline of Lichtfield, 1786. International bestselling 18th Century melodramatic novel translated from French

Noah and his Sons. Creator: Unknown
Noah and his Sons, Unknown date. The drunkenness of Noah is a biblical story in Genesis 9:20- 21 that describes how Noah, after surviving the great flood

St Lawrence. Creator: Felice Ficherelli
St Lawrence, Unknown date

The Penitent Magdalen. Creator: Cecco del Caravaggio
The Penitent Magdalen, Unknown date

Shutendoji Surrounded by Women, 1865. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Shutendoji Surrounded by Women, 1865. Series: One Hundred Ghost Tales from China and Japan

Lovers on a Terrace, 1800-25. Creator: Chokha
Lovers on a Terrace, 1800-25

Venus and Adonis, 1603. Creator: Cornelis Cornelisz van Haarlem
Venus and Adonis, 1603

Resting Diana, 1660. Creator: Toussaint Gelton
Resting Diana, 1660

The Mirror of Time, 1628. Creator: Cornelis Cornelisz van Haarlem
The Mirror of Time, 1628

Elephant, 13th century. Creator: Unknown
Elephant, 13th century

Harinaigameshin Brings the Embryo of Jina Mahavira to Queen Trishala... Mid-17th century. Creator: Unknown
Harinaigameshin Brings the Embryo of Jina Mahavira to Queen Trishala, Folio from a Kalpasutra (Book of Sacred Precepts), Mid-17th century

The Buddha Attains Parinirvana, 19th Century. Creator: Unknown
The Buddha Attains Parinirvana, 19th Century. This dynamic painting illustrates one of the Jataka tales--stories of the former lives of the Buddha

Vishnu Reclining on the Serpent Shesha, 1775-1800. Creator: Unknown
Vishnu Reclining on the Serpent Shesha, 1775-1800. The great serpent Shesha floats upon the primordial ocean, between the end of one cosmic era and the beginning of another

Madonna and Child with Two Angels, c1500. Creator: Agnolo di Domenico di Donnino
Madonna and Child with Two Angels, c1500. This "tondo" (circular painting) shows two lily-bearing angels striding toward the Madonna and crowning her as Queen of Heaven

Venus. Creator: Unknown
Venus, Unknown date

The Christ Child, 1849. Creator: Andreas Johann Jacob Muller
The Christ Child, 1849

Sapho, late 18th-early 19th century. Creator: Jean-Baptiste Regnault
Sapho, late 18th-early 19th century

The Holy Family. Creator: Jan van den Hoecke
The Holy Family, Unknown date

Recumbent Hare, 11th century. Creator: Unknown
Recumbent Hare, 11th century

Plate 12 for Schiller's Intrigue and Love, 1785. Creator: Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki
Plate 12 for Schiller's Intrigue and Love, 1785. Almanac: Genealogischer Kalender aus das Jahr 1786

Silenus, a Satyr and a Goat, c1540. Creator: Giorgio Ghisi
Silenus, a Satyr and a Goat, c1540

Fais attention, si tu t'étends, je pourrai bien m'étendre aussi! On ne se couche pas les... 1864. Creator: Cham
Fais attention, si tu t'etends, je pourrai bien m'etendre aussi! On ne se couche pas les uns sans les autres, 1864. Series: Actualites; Periodical: Le Charivari, Saturday, 28 May 1864

The Artist's Father, Reading a Newspaper, 1892. Creator: Albert Engstrom
The Artist's Father, Reading a Newspaper, 1892

Reclining Venus. Creator: Anon
Reclining Venus, Unknown date

The Virgin and the Sleeping Child. Creator: Unknown
The Virgin and the Sleeping Child, Unknown date

The Andrians, 1639. Creator: Peter Paul Rubens
The Andrians, 1639. Alternative title: The Bacchanal of the Andrians. Scene on the island of Andros. A sleeping nymph and a urinating boy are seen in the lower right foreground while men

The Christ Child Sleeping on the Cross. Creator: Unknown
The Christ Child Sleeping on the Cross, Unknown date

Recumbent model, 1919. Creator: Helmer Osslund
Recumbent model, 1919

Earth for the Potted Plant, 1878. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Earth for the Potted Plant, 1878. From Allusions to the Seven Planets

Shutendoji Surrounded by Women, 1865. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Shutendoji Surrounded by Women, 1865. From One Hundred Ghost Tales from China and Japan

An Official; a Mother-in-Law, 1885. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
An Official; a Mother-in-Law, 1885. From A Comparison of Temperaments

The Perfect Accord, 1719. Creator: Jean-Antoine Watteau
The Perfect Accord, 1719

One of a Pair of Views of the Roman Campagna with Figures Conversing, c1725. Creator: Jan Frans van Bloemen
One of a Pair of Views of the Roman Campagna with Figures Conversing, c1725

Katano: Admiring the Scattered Cherry Blossoms, between circa 1772 and circa 1773. Creator: Shunsho
Katano: Admiring the Scattered Cherry Blossoms, between circa 1772 and circa 1773

Lerna, 1587. Creator: Philip Galle
Lerna, 1587. From Nymphs, pl. 9

Thetis, 1587. Creator: Philip Galle
Thetis, 1587. From Nymphs, pl. 2

Cupid Wounding Psyche (image 1 of 2), 1741. Creator: Francois Boucher
Cupid Wounding Psyche (image 1 of 2), 1741

Venus and Mercury Instructing Cupid, 1738. Creator: Francois Boucher
Venus and Mercury Instructing Cupid, 1738

Portrait of a Girl wth Dog, 1879. Creator: Ernest-Étienne Narjot de Francheville
Portrait of a Girl wth Dog, 1879

A Study for Two Angels on a Balustrade. Creator: Carlo Innocenzo Carlone
A Study for Two Angels on a Balustrade

Self -portrait with damaged foot, c. 1898. Creator: Jozef Israels
Self -portrait with damaged foot, c. 1898

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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.