Rubbing Collection (#8)

Fallow Deer (Dama dama) buck, scent marking oak branch during rutting season, Suffolk, England, october

Red Deer (Cervus elaphus) stag, urinating on self whilst rubbing antlers on ground, during rutting season, Minsmere RSPB Reserve, Suffolk, England, october

European Rabbit (Oryctolagus cuniculus) two adults, greeting behaviour, Minsmere RSPB Reserve, Suffolk, England, october

Red Deer (Cervus elaphus) stag, rubbing antlers on ground and urinating on himself, during rutting season, Minsmere RSPB Reserve, Suffolk, England, october

Red Deer (Cervus elaphus) adult pair, hind rubbing against stag during rutting season, Minsmere RSPB Reserve, Suffolk, England, october

Beluga whales moulting

Womans hands
MODEL RELEASED. Womans hands

Hay fever
MODEL RELEASED. Hay fever. Composite image of a woman massaging her temples and pollen on the reproductive parts of a flower. Hay fever is an allergic reaction to grass or flower pollen

Sore ankles
MODEL RELEASED. Sore ankles. Elderly woman massaging her sore ankles. She also has a bunion on her left foot

Woman rubbing her sore back
MODEL RELEASED. Upper back pain. Nude woman rubbing her painful upper back

Neck pain, thermogram
Painful neck. Thermogram of the back of a naked woman holding her painful neck. The colours show variation in temperature

Back pain, thermogram
Painful back. Thermogram of the back of a naked woman holding her painful back. The colours show variation in temperature

Tired woman
MODEL RELEASED. Tired woman rubbing her eye

Lower back pain
MODEL RELEASED. Lower back pain. Woman holding her painful lower back. Woman holding her painful lower back. The lower back pain could be lumbago

Joint pain
MODEL RELEASED. Joint pain

Adult Rabbit marking scent
An adult Rabbit (Oryctolagus cuniculus), rubbing his scent on a plant stem

African Elephant (Loxodonta africana) two babies, playing, rubbing heads together, Mashatu Game Reserve, Tuli Block, Botswana

Sumatran Tiger (Panthera tigris sumatrae) adult female with cub, rubbing heads (captive)

Massai Lion (Panthera leo nubica) adult female laying with immature male, Masai Mara, Kenya

Farm cat -rubbing against wall
LA-6208 Farm cat - rubbing against wall Jean-Michel Labat Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Cat JD 14155 Rubbing itself against chair © John Daniels / ARDEA LONDON
JD-14155 CAT - rubbing itself against chair - scent marking John Daniels Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Goose Flesh Treatment
Todays beauty hint: a friction rub for goose flesh. Goose flesh on arms and elbows can be dealt with by rubbing hard with a rubber friction brush to restore circulation

Aladdin Summons Genie
After rubbing the lamp, Aladdin comes face-to-face with a huge genie of a frightful appearance

Two Drunks (Bobbin)
Two ugly old drunks have a drop together, with one man rubbing his eye

Mixing House Girls Rubbing and Mixing Dynamite
Nobel explosives works at Ardeer, Scotland - women mixing dynamite

Painting statue of the reclining Buddha, Shwesandaw Pagoda, Pyay (Prome), Myanmar (Burma), Asia

Four lioness (Panthera leo), Samburu National Reserve, Kenya, East Africa, Africa

Rocky Mountain Elk - bull rubbing / scraping fallen aspen tree during fall rut - Jasper National Park - Northern
TOM-1708 Rocky Mountain Elk - bull rubbing / scraping fallen aspen tree during fall rut Jasper National Park - Northern Rockies - Alberta - Canada Cervus elaphus Tom & Pat Leeson Please note that

Cat - kitten rubbing against adult cat
JD-20254 Cat - kitten rubbing against adult cat John Daniels Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Topi - small group - one rubbing face on dirt mound - possibly a scenting behaviour - Masai Mara National Reserve
FL-3264 Topi - small group - one rubbing face on dirt mound - possibly a scenting behaviour Maasai Mara National Reserve - Kenya Damaliscus lunatus Ferrero Labat Please note that prints are for

Tiger - scent marking - Ranthambhore National Park, Rajasthan, India
CB-322 Tiger - scent marking Ranthambhore National Park, Rajasthan, India Panthera tigris Chris Brunskill Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Tabby Cat - scenting territory by rubbing against watering can in garden
SG-9226 Tabby Cat - scenting territory by rubbing against watering can in garden. Ardea London Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

African Elephant. Youngster being fondled by adult. Addo Elephant National Park, E. Cape, South Africa
ASW-4236 African Elephant - calf being fondled by adult Addo Elephant National Park, E. Cape, South Africa. Loxodonta africana Alan J. S

Lion - two males greeting. Kenya - Africa
WAT-9354 Lion - two males greeting Kenya - Africa Panthera leo M. Watson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Buddhist Todai-ji Temple, image of Binzuru - touching it is supposed to cure illness, Nara, Japan

Lion - Female with cub
LA-2128 Lion - Female with cub Panthera leo Jean Michel Labat Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Reticulated Giraffe - adult grooming young
LA-1290 Reticulated Giraffe - adult grooming young Giraffa camelopardalis reticulata Jean Michel Labat Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Linen Processing
Various stages in the processing of Linen. The wash mill, rubbing boards, beetling engine (for glazing) & boiling house

Young Girl-Still Sleepy
Still Sleepy! A mother checks on her tired little daughter

Copperfield / Uriah Heep
Uriah Heep rubbing his hands and generally being " ever so humble"

Maori Greeting
One Maori greets another, and vice versa, by each of the two individuals rubbing his or her nose against that of the other

Rubbing down the Horses
Weighing the jockeys and rubbing down the horses before a race

Primitive Firemaking
Our first ancestors made fire by rubbing sticks together : they used fire for heating, cooking and toolmaking

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"Exploring the Art of Rubbing: From Highland Cows to Ancient Gravestones and Beyond" A gentle touch reveals the intricate details of a majestic Highland cow, as brass rubbing takes us on a textured journey through its magnificent coat. Transporting us back in time, an English knight emerges from the shadows of history through a c1323 brass rubbing, reminding us of their valorous tales etched in Pebmarsh Church, Essex. Tracing the lines engraved on an 18th-century New England gravestone, we honor an American soldier who fell at the Battle of Bennington in 1777 – his sacrifice forever immortalized by this delicate rubbing. Witnessing Atlantic Puffins engage in bill rubbing during their courtship rituals unveils a tender dance that speaks volumes about love and connection within these charismatic seabirds' world. The spirit of Ralph Hamsterley, rector of Oddington, Oxon comes alive through brass rubbing techniques as we uncover his legacy and unravel stories hidden within ancient churches. Capturing cultural traditions with grace and warmth, Maori girls gently rub noses in a heartwarming gesture that symbolizes friendship and respect - preserving heritage for generations to come. Tiny fingers delicately massage baby toes; it's not just about relaxation but also fostering early bonds between parent and child - nurturing moments filled with love and tenderness. In the company of a Turkish Van Cat mother and her kitten engaging in mutual grooming sessions through gentle rubs against each other's fur, we witness affectionate gestures that strengthen family ties beyond words. Amidst snowy landscapes stands a European Lynx leaning against tree stems while purring softly – nature's symphony blending tranquility with wild beauty deep within Bavaria's forests. Embracing tradition with open hearts, New Zealanders greet one another by pressing noses, a gesture that signifies unity and respect for the rich Maori culture.