Cross Legged Collection (page 9)

Reception by the Japanese of the Americans at Yokohama, 1870s. 1870s
Reception by the Japanese of the Americans at Yokohama, 1870s

Portrait of a Sufi, first quarter 17th century. Creator: Unknown
Portrait of a Sufi, first quarter 17th century

Portrait of Sultan Ahmet I (r. 1603-17), early 17th century. Creator: Unknown
Portrait of Sultan Ahmet I (r. 1603-17), early 17th century

Portrait of a Persian Lady, Folio from the Davis Album, ca. 1736-37. Creator: Unknown
Portrait of a Persian Lady, Folio from the Davis Album, ca. 1736-37

Interior of a Courtyard with Figures, early 17th century. Creator: Unknown
Interior of a Courtyard with Figures, early 17th century

Boy Seated Cross-legged, Partially Covered by Blanket, Leaning Against Cushion, 1850s

Union Cavalry Soldier, Seated, with Sword and Handgun, 1861-65. Creator: Unknown
Union Cavalry Soldier, Seated, with Sword and Handgun, 1861-65

Young Man, late 1840s. Creator: Calvert Jones
[Young Man], late 1840s

Seated Lad, 1845-50. Creator: Calvert Jones
Seated Lad, 1845-50

Alexander at a Banquet, Folio from a Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami, dated A. H. 931 / A. D
Alexander at a Banquet, Folio from a Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami, dated A.H. 931/A.D. 1524-25

Jewish Musician in Mogador Costume, Morocco, 1842. 1842. Creator: Eugene Delacroix
Jewish Musician in Mogador Costume, Morocco, 1842

The Tailor, 1814. Creator: Unknown
The Tailor, 1814

Zen meditation, Seoul, South Korea, Asia

Enthroned Four-armed Bodhisattva, Leaf from... Pancavimsatisahasrika Prajnaparamita
Enthroned Four-armed Bodhisattva, Leaf from a dispersed Pancavimsatisahasrika Prajnaparamita Manuscript, ca. 1090. possibly Amoghapasa, a form of Avalokitesvara, seated with legs crossed (sukhasana)

Shiva and Parvati Playing Chaupar: Folio from a Rasamanjari Series, dated 1694-95

The Scholar Fu Sheng Transmitting the Book of Documents, 15th-mid-16th century. Creator: Du Jin
The Scholar Fu Sheng Transmitting the Book of Documents, 15th-mid-16th century

Portrait of a Lama, Possibly Dromton, last quarter of the 11th century. Creator: Unknown
Portrait of a Lama, Possibly Dromton, last quarter of the 11th century. Hands in dharmachakra mudra

Field-Marshal Lord Roberts of Kandahar, V. C. &C, 1900. Creator: Russell & Sons
Field-Marshal Lord Roberts of Kandahar, V.C. &C, 1900. Frederick Sleigh Roberts (1832-1914) British general became a Knight of the Order of the Garter for his part in the Second Boer War

Lake Dal, Srinagar, Kashmir - a man paddling boat
Lake Dal, Srinagar, Kashmir - a man wearing an Astrakhan hat, paddling his shikara boat Date: 1986

An elderly man wearing a grey cloth cap - Palma Mallorca
An elderly man wearing a grey cloth cap sits on a park bench in Palma Mallorca, Spain. He read an open newspaper. He is dressed in smart casual clothes Date: 2006

Clothing from 1836-1847, 1907, (1937). Creator: Cecil W Trout
Clothing from 1836-1847, 1907, (1937). From " History of American Costume - Book One 1607-1800", by Elisabeth McClellan. [Tudor Publishing Company, New York, 1937]

Mourning dress of mother and child, 1809, (1937). Creator: Unknown
Mourning dress of mother and child, of black cashmere with scarf drapery of crepe; childs cap of white mull with black ribbon, 1809, (1937)

Turkish Janissary, 1479-1481, (1943). Creator: Gentile Bellini
Turkish Janissary, 1479-1481, (1943). Cross-legged Turkish soldier wearing a tall conical hat. Drawing in the British Museum, London

London Shoeshine Boy, 1882. Artist: Jules Bastien-Lepage
London Shoeshine Boy, 1882. Found in the collection of the Musee des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France

The poet Taira no Kanemori, c1610, (1924). Creator: Hon ami Koetsu
The poet Taira no Kanemori, c1610, (1924). The Japanese poet Taira no Kanemori (died 991 AD), from " Thirty-Six Immortal Poets" (Sanjurokkasen) by Hon ami Koetsu

Henry Arthur Jones - English Dramatist
Henry Arthur Jones (1851-1929) - English Dramatist. His works included The Liars (897) and the society play Mrs Danes Defence (1900). Date: circa 1904

Seated Figure of Syrian Shepherd in Sheepskin Coat, 1902. Creator: John Fulleylove
Seated Figure of Syrian Shepherd in Sheepskin Coat, 1902. From " The Holy Land", painted by John Fulleylove, R.I. [Adam & Charles Black, London, 1902]

The Potter at his Wheel, 1910. Creator: Herbert Ponting
The Potter at his Wheel, 1910. From " In Lotus-Land Japan", by Herbert G. Ponting, F.R.G.S. [Macmillan and Co. Limited, London, 1910]

Namikawas Workroom, 1910. Creator: Herbert Ponting
Namikawas Workroom, 1910. The Kyoto artisan credited with popularizing Japanese cloisonne during the Meiji Era (1868-1912). From " In Lotus-Land Japan", by Herbert G. Ponting, F.R.G.S

A Dyback, or Astrologer, 1804. Creator: Franz Balthazar Solvyns (1760-1824)
A Dyback, or Astrologer, from Costumes of India by E. Orme, 1804 (coloured etching). When a child is born in some areas of India, the Dyback or Dybukk makes calculations about their futures; here

Study of a Mulatto Woman, 1895 (oil on canvas)
XIR176898 Study of a Mulatto Woman, 1895 (oil on canvas) by Bernard, Emile (1868-1941); Musee Municipal, Boulogne-Billancourt, France; French, out of copyright

Yongle Emperor, facsimile of original Chinese scroll (coloured engraving)
XTD141104 Yongle Emperor, facsimile of original Chinese scroll (coloured engraving) by Chinese School; Private Collection; (add.info)

Tahitian Women, 1936. Artist: Paul Gauguin
Tahitian Women, 1936. Women of Tahiti, On the Beach, 1891, located at Musee d Orsay, Paris, France. From Paul Gauguins Intimate Journals. [Crown Publishers, New York, 1936]

At Home, 1936. Artist: Paul Gauguin
At Home, 1936. From Paul Gauguins Intimate Journals. [Crown Publishers, New York, 1936]

An indication of a career-to-be: Sailor-suited Prince Albert, c1900, (1937)
An indication of a career-to-be: Sailor-suited Prince Albert, c1900 (1937). From Coronation Souvenir Book 1937, edited by Gordon Beckles. [Daily Express, London, 1937]

Two men taking a rest during the Bugatti Owners Club car treasure hunt, 25 October 1931
Place: Bugatti O.C. Treasure Hunt. Date: 25.10.31

Louis Stewart, Watermill Jazz Club, Dorking, Surrey, July 2000. Artist: Brian O Connor
Louis Stewart, Watermill Jazz Club, Dorking, Surrey, July 2000

Buddy Rich in Middlesbrough, 1978. Artist: Denis Williams
Buddy Rich in Middlesbrough, 1978

EH Harriman, American railway executive, 1901. Edward Henry Harriman (1848-1909) became President of the Southern Pacific Railroad in 1901

Sun Worshippers, 1908. Artist: Lance Thackeray
Sun Worshippers, 1908. From The Light Side of Egypt, 1908

La femme au perroquet, 1827, (1937). Artist: Eugene Delacroix
La femme au perroquet, 1827 (1937). From Verve - Vol.1, No. 1, December 1937. [Verve, France, 1937]

The Letter. Unpublished Pen Drawing, 1890, 1923. Artist: Edwin Austin Abbey
The Letter. Unpublished Pen Drawing, 1890, 1923. Edwin Austin Abbey RA (1852-1911) was an American muralist, illustrator, and painter

Winston Churchill in a group photograph at Harrow School, c1889, (1945). From Winston Churchill: His Life in Pictures, by Ben Tucker. [Sagall Press, Ltd. London, 1945]

El Hag Heddayah (Alexandria), c1913. Artist: Charles JS Makin
El Hag Heddayah (Alexandria), c1913. From With Pen and Camera in Three Continents by Charles J. S. Makin, F.I.C. F.C.S. [The Tribune Publishing Company, London, 1913]

Seated Figure of a Lohan - T Ang Dynasty, c7th to 10th century AD, (1936). The Tang dynasty was preceded by the Sui dynasty and followed by the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period

The Talents, 1917, (1917). Artist: Gunning King
The Talents, 1917, (1917). From Bibbys Annual 1917, [J. Bibby & Sons, Liverpool, 1917]

After the Honeymoon - Quarter Day, 1927. From The Sphere, December 17, 1927. [London Illustrated Newspapers Ltd, London, 1927]

After the Honeymoon - Impecunious Peter, 1927. From The Sphere, December 10, 1927. [London Illustrated Newspapers Ltd, London, 1927]

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"Embracing Serenity: Exploring the Cross-Legged Traditions Across Asia and Beyond" The Big Buddha statue at Po Lin Monastery, Lantau Island, Hong Kong, China, invites visitors to find inner peace through its majestic cross-legged pose. In Bengaluru (Bangalore), Karnataka state, India, the Shiva Mandir temple showcases a mesmerizing cross-legged deity that exudes tranquility and spiritual energy. Even in the world of finance, a cup of tea brings together the Bull and Bear in a cross-legged conversation - finding balance amidst market fluctuations. France's artistic heritage shines with "Blue Nude IV, " where Picasso's masterpiece captures a woman seated cross-legged in an enchanting display of vulnerability and strength. A Punjabi illustration depicts a lady with a hawk perched on her arm while sitting gracefully cross-legged – symbolizing harmony between nature and human existence. Through "The Chess Game, " artist Max Ernst portrays two figures locked in deep concentration as they sit cross-legged – showcasing strategy and contemplation intertwined. Delve into history with "The Barber of Suez, " an oil painting depicting men gathered around their barber while sitting comfortably crossed-legs - capturing everyday life moments from another era. Coide's artwork titled "Judicious Amelioration" transports us back to 1871 when individuals sought solace by sitting cross-legged amid societal challenges – reminding us that resilience knows no bounds. Wat Pho (Temple of the Reclining Buddha) in Bangkok boasts golden Buddha statues seated serenely in various meditative poses including the revered crossed-leg position – inspiring seekers on their spiritual journey. Witnessing Sadhus (Holy men) meditating cross-legged along riverbanks or temples across India reminds us of ancient traditions passed down through generations - connecting humanity to divine wisdom.