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Sitting Down Collection (#2)

"Sitting Down: A Reflection on the Art of Resting and Contemplation" In the realm of philosophy, George Berkeley once pondered the nature of existence while sitting down

Background imageSitting Down Collection: Portrait of Walt Whitman, American Poet

Portrait of Walt Whitman, American Poet
Portrait Of Walt Whitman (1819-1892) The American Poet. From The Book The International Library Of Famous Literature, Published In London 1900, Volume Xviii; Artwork

Background imageSitting Down Collection: Surfer Meditating On Beach, Cox Bay Near Tofino, British Columbia, Canada

Surfer Meditating On Beach, Cox Bay Near Tofino, British Columbia, Canada

Background imageSitting Down Collection: Surfer Sitting On Beach, Cox Bay Near Tofino, British Columbia, Canada

Surfer Sitting On Beach, Cox Bay Near Tofino, British Columbia, Canada

Background imageSitting Down Collection: Lagan Meadows, Belfast, County Antrim, Ireland

Lagan Meadows, Belfast, County Antrim, Ireland

Background imageSitting Down Collection: Man Praying On Shoreline, Koh Lanta, Thailand, Asia

Man Praying On Shoreline, Koh Lanta, Thailand, Asia

Background imageSitting Down Collection: Man Worshipping, Koh Lanta, Thailand, Asia

Man Worshipping, Koh Lanta, Thailand, Asia

Background imageSitting Down Collection: Girl Praying

Girl Praying

Background imageSitting Down Collection: Island Of Islay, Scotland; Buck Resting On A Hill

Island Of Islay, Scotland; Buck Resting On A Hill

Background imageSitting Down Collection: Dog With Necklaces

Dog With Necklaces

Background imageSitting Down Collection: Lhasa Apso

Lhasa Apso

Background imageSitting Down Collection: Great Dane And A Dachshund

Great Dane And A Dachshund

Background imageSitting Down Collection: Bangor, Co. Down, Ireland

Bangor, Co. Down, Ireland

Background imageSitting Down Collection: Dog wearing necktie and suit

Dog wearing necktie and suit
A Dog Wearing A Necktie And Suit

Background imageSitting Down Collection: Obesity, artwork

Obesity, artwork
Obesity. Artwork of an overweight woman and man sitting down, seen from the side

Background imageSitting Down Collection: Chair ergonomics, incorrect posture

Chair ergonomics, incorrect posture
Chair ergonomics. Artwork showing the effect on the human skeleton of adopting an incorrect posture while sitting on a chair

Background imageSitting Down Collection: C Ricketts

C Ricketts
West Sussex Record Office Ref No: Kevis/1/R187 Walter Kevis Collection July 1904

Background imageSitting Down Collection: The Meadow at San Isidro, 1788 (oil on canvas)

The Meadow at San Isidro, 1788 (oil on canvas)
XIR899334 The Meadow at San Isidro, 1788 (oil on canvas) by Goya y Lucientes, Francisco Jose de (1746-1828); 41.9x90.8 cm; Prado, Madrid, Spain; (add.info.: La Prairie de San Isidro; ); Spanish

Background imageSitting Down Collection: The Last Supper, detail of Saints John and Peter, Christ and Judas, 1447 (fresco)

The Last Supper, detail of Saints John and Peter, Christ and Judas, 1447 (fresco)
XIR440601 The Last Supper, detail of Saints John and Peter, Christ and Judas, 1447 (fresco) (detail of 85172) by Castagno, Andrea del (1423-57); Cenacolo di Sant Apollonia, Florence

Background imageSitting Down Collection: The Last Supper, detail of Saint John, Saint Peter, Jesus and Judas, 1477 (fresco)

The Last Supper, detail of Saint John, Saint Peter, Jesus and Judas, 1477 (fresco)
XIR439946 The Last Supper, detail of Saint John, Saint Peter, Jesus and Judas, 1477 (fresco) (detail of 85172) by Castagno, Andrea del (1423-57); Cenacolo di Sant Apollonia, Florence

Background imageSitting Down Collection: A Cow in the Meadow (oil on cardboard)

A Cow in the Meadow (oil on cardboard)
XKH145534 A Cow in the Meadow (oil on cardboard) by Herbst, Thomas Ludwig (1848-1915); 59x39 cm; Hamburger Kunsthalle, Hamburg, Germany; German, out of copyright

Background imageSitting Down Collection: THE SAMOAN ISLANDS, 1881: 1. Leumanu, Chief of Apia. 2. Fantulia, Wife of Leumanu

THE SAMOAN ISLANDS, 1881: 1. Leumanu, Chief of Apia. 2. Fantulia, Wife of Leumanu. 3, 4. Types of Natives. 5. A Village Scene. 6. The Siva or Sitting-down Dance

Background imageSitting Down Collection: Light brown Labrador Retriever dog (Canis familiaris) with a spiky ball toy between is front paws

Light brown Labrador Retriever dog (Canis familiaris) with a spiky ball toy between is front paws, front view

Background imageSitting Down Collection: Common shelduck (Tadorna tadorna) sitting down, side view

Common shelduck (Tadorna tadorna) sitting down, side view

Background imageSitting Down Collection: Yellow Labrador Retriever puppy (Canis familiaris) sitting on wooden floor, front view

Yellow Labrador Retriever puppy (Canis familiaris) sitting on wooden floor, front view

Background imageSitting Down Collection: Yellow Labrador Retriever puppy (Canis familiaris) lying down on a sofa

Yellow Labrador Retriever puppy (Canis familiaris) lying down on a sofa, holding onto a white blanket, front view

Background imageSitting Down Collection: Sad teenage girl C014 / 1271

Sad teenage girl C014 / 1271
MODEL RELEASED. Sad teenage girl. Sad 12-year-old teenage girl sitting on her bed

Background imageSitting Down Collection: Domesticated Asian elephant C017 / 3757

Domesticated Asian elephant C017 / 3757
Domesticated Asian elephant. The Asian elephant (Elephas maximus) is found in Southeast Asia from India in the west to Borneo in the east. It is widely domesticated

Background imageSitting Down Collection: Giant panda eating bamboo C016 / 9535

Giant panda eating bamboo C016 / 9535
Giant panda eating bamboo. Giant pandas (Ailuropoda melanoleuca) are native to central-western and south western China, but are now found only in a few mountain ranges of central China

Background imageSitting Down Collection: Giant panda eating bamboo C016 / 9536

Giant panda eating bamboo C016 / 9536
Giant panda eating bamboo. Giant pandas (Ailuropoda melanoleuca) are native to central-western and south western China, but are now found only in a few mountain ranges of central China

Background imageSitting Down Collection: Giant panda eating bamboo C016 / 9537

Giant panda eating bamboo C016 / 9537
Giant panda eating bamboo. Giant pandas (Ailuropoda melanoleuca) are native to central-western and south western China, but are now found only in a few mountain ranges of central China

Background imageSitting Down Collection: Obese man, artwork

Obese man, artwork
Obese man. Artwork of an overweight man sitting down, seen from the side

Background imageSitting Down Collection: Obese woman, artwork

Obese woman, artwork
Obese woman. Artwork of an overweight woman sitting down, seen from the side

Background imageSitting Down Collection: Teenager using a laptop computer C014 / 0095

Teenager using a laptop computer C014 / 0095
MODEL RELEASED. Teenager using a laptop computer. Teenage girl sitting cross-legged on a sofa and typing on a laptop computer resting on the floor

Background imageSitting Down Collection: Hot water bottle C014 / 0093

Hot water bottle C014 / 0093
MODEL RELEASED. Hot water bottle. Close-up of a hot water bottle being held by a teenage girl sitting on a sofa

Background imageSitting Down Collection: Depressed teenager C014 / 0092

Depressed teenager C014 / 0092
MODEL RELEASED. Depressed teenager. Teenage girl sitting on a sofa and holding a hot water bottle

Background imageSitting Down Collection: Second hand market outside the Kasba City Gate, Fez, Morocco, North Africa, Africa

Second hand market outside the Kasba City Gate, Fez, Morocco, North Africa, Africa

Background imageSitting Down Collection: Woman holding her abdomen in pain

Woman holding her abdomen in pain
MODEL RELEASED. Woman in pain. This may be due to indigestion, stomach ache or menstrual cramps

Background imageSitting Down Collection: Menstrual pain

Menstrual pain
MODEL RELEASED. Menstrual pain. Woman holding her hands against her abdomen to relieve pain caused by menstruation. Lower abdominal and pelvic pain, known as dysmenorrhoea

Background imageSitting Down Collection: David Hartley, English diplomat

David Hartley, English diplomat
David Hartley the Younger (1731-1813), English diplomat, Member of Parliament, and son of the philosopher David Hartley (1705-1757)

Background imageSitting Down Collection: Lucio and Simplicio, conjoined twins

Lucio and Simplicio, conjoined twins
Lucio and Simplicio (1908-1936). Historical image of the Filipino conjoined twin performers Lucio and Simplicio Godina, as children. These twins performed in various sideshow acts in the USA

Background imageSitting Down Collection: Chair ergonomics, correct postures

Chair ergonomics, correct postures
Chair ergonomics. Series of artworks showing the correct posture for a human when sitting on different types of chair. In all four, seen from different angles

Background imageSitting Down Collection: Giovanni Cassini and King Louis XIV

Giovanni Cassini and King Louis XIV
Giovanni Cassini (1625-1712, left), Italian mathematician and astronomer, being introduced to King Louis XIV of France (1638-1715, right) by the French minister Jean-Baptiste Colbert (1619-1683)

Background imageSitting Down Collection: Maimonides, Jewish philosopher

Maimonides, Jewish philosopher
Maimonides statue. Moshes Ben Maimon (Maimonides, 1135-1204), born in Cordoba, was a Jewish rabbi and philosopher. He wrote the Mishneh Torah (1180), the first systematic code of all Jewish law

Background imageSitting Down Collection: Masa Ushioda / SpecialistStock

Masa Ushioda / SpecialistStock
spearfishermen with powerheads or bang sticks, off Tampa, Florida, USA, Gulf of Mexico, Caribbean Sea, Atlantic Ocean, Model Released - MR#: 000010, 000012, 000014

Background imageSitting Down Collection: Andrew Stewart / SpecialistStock

Andrew Stewart / SpecialistStock
Local Markets, Girls. Praia, Assomada Village, Sao Tiago Island. Cape Verde




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"Sitting Down: A Reflection on the Art of Resting and Contemplation" In the realm of philosophy, George Berkeley once pondered the nature of existence while sitting down, unraveling the mysteries that lie beyond our perception. Amidst a bustling world, a lonely woman finds solace in her quiet moments of sitting down, seeking comfort within her own thoughts. A young girl worships beside a majestic waterfall, finding serenity as she sits down to connect with nature's awe-inspiring beauty. Musing at the mirror, one contemplates their reflection while seated, delving into introspection and self-discovery. On an intricately designed Tambourine Player Plate (majolica), we witness a moment frozen in time - captured forever is someone joyfully sitting down to create harmonious melodies. Transported back to circa 1900, we find ourselves peering through a stereoview slide depicting a bride's preparations for her wedding day. Sitting down surrounded by loved ones who assist her dress brings forth feelings of anticipation and unity. But sometimes mischief finds its way even when seated; imagine a man about to sit on a drawing pin left on his chair by a naughty boy. The unexpected pain serves as an amusing reminder that life can surprise us even when we are stationary. Exploring movement through stillness takes form in "Animal Locomotion, " where plate 265 showcases various sequences with women sitting down. This photomechanic print captures fleeting moments frozen in time - each pose conveying grace or purposeful intent. Miss Hylda Lewis graces Hyde Park in London on May 4th, 1920. Seated amidst vibrant surroundings, she embodies elegance and sophistication while enjoying her leisurely moment outdoors. Prunella Scales takes center stage in "An Evening With Queen Victoria, " captivating audiences as she portrays royalty comfortably seated upon regal thrones – embodying power and authority from this position of repose.