Crouching Collection

The Return of the Prodigal Son, c1668. Artist: Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn
The Return of the Prodigal Son, c1668

The Forlorn Hope At Badajos, 1906. Artist: Vereker Monteith Hamilton
The Forlorn Hope At Badajos, 1906. British troops at the Siege of Badajoz, Spain, in 1812 during the Peninsular War. From Cassells Illustrated History of England, Vol. V

Ginger Cat
LA-1795 Ginger Cat - waiting to pounce Jean Michel Labat Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Mountain lion or cougar (Felis concolor) in snow, near Bozeman, Montana, United States of America, North America

The Last Match, 1887, (1912). Artist: William Small
The Last Match, 1887, (1912). A colour print from Famous Paintings, with an introduction by Gilbert Chesterton, Cassell and Company, (London, New York, Toronto, 1912)

Jean-Francois Millet (1814-1875). The Gleaners (1856). Orsay
Jean-Francois Millet (1814-1875). French painter, one of the founders of the Barbizon School. The Gleaners (1856). Orsay Museum. Paris. France

Irish Soft-coated Wheaten Terrier (Canis familiaris) crouching, side view

Natterjack Toad (Bufo calamita) perched on fallen leaves, next to chestnuts, rainworm and trio of mushrooms

Attic pelike depicting Heracles killing king Busiris and Egyptian priests, by Pan Painter, red-figure pottery
Greek civilization, 5th century b.C. Red-figure pottery. Attic pelike attributed to the Pan Painter. Recto: Heracles killing the king Busiris and the Egyptian priests. Detail

Portrait of Marchesa Casati (oil on canvas)
703021 Portrait of Marchesa Casati (oil on canvas) by Boldini, Giovanni (1842-1931); Galleria Nazionale d Arte Moderna e Contemporanea, Rome, Lazio

Lion (Panthera leo) drinking at night, Zimanga private game reserve, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, Africa

A shooter signals the launch of an F / A-18 Super Hornet
Persian Gulf, February 7, 2008 - A shooter on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman, gives the signal for an F/A-18E Super Hornet to launch off ship

Cat - Devon Rex in studio in stalking pose
LA-8083 Cat - Devon Rex in studio in stalking pose Jean-Michel Labat Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Marche des Artisans (Artisans market), Djembe, Bamako, Mali, Africa

Devon Rex Cat In grass
LA-1009 Devon Rex Cat In grass Jean Michel Labat Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Fisherboy (Il Pescatore), 1877. Artist: Vincenzo Gemito
Fisherboy (Il Pescatore), 1877

The Lobster, from Vanity Fair, 22nd May 1902 (colour litho)
XCF275001 The Lobster, from Vanity Fair, 22nd May 1902 (colour litho) by Ward, Leslie Matthew (Spy) (1851-1922); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Silverback Lowland Gorilla crouching on straw, holding grape bunch stem, front view

Greyhound (Canis familiaris) crouching and turning sideways, side view

Kinkajou TEA 71 Potos flavus © Andy Teare / ARDEA LONDON
TEA-71 Kinkajou In Studio Potos flavus Andy Teare Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Playground scene, Junior School, East End of London. 20th century

The Rescue of Zaidi; H. M. Stanleys Anglo-American Expeditio
Engraving showing the rescue of Zaidi from the top of a waterfall during Sir Henry Morton Stanleys Anglo-American expedition of 1874-1877

Brown Hare In the snow
CK-4130 European Brown HARE - in the snow UK Lepus eruopaeus Chris Knights Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Immature peregrine falcon (Falco peregrinus), captive, United Kingdom, Europe

A Venerable Orang Outang, from The Hornet (pencil and charcoal on paper)
XJF137089 A Venerable Orang Outang, from The Hornet (pencil and charcoal on paper) (b/w photo) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

British Bren-gun firing on German positions in a French village during the battle for Caen in July 1944 (b/w photo)
PNP386893 British Bren-gun firing on German positions in a French village during the battle for Caen in July 1944 (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Statue of crouching Aphrodite, Jandolo collection, National Roman Museum, Palazzo Altemps, Rome, Italy
6384474 Statue of crouching Aphrodite, Jandolo collection, National Roman Museum, Palazzo Altemps, Rome, Italy; Museo Nazionale Romano, Palazzo Altemps, Rome

The Chitor Tower of Victory (b/w photo)
8649195 The Chitor Tower of Victory (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Chitor Tower of Victory)

Couple sitting on wooden construction. 19th century (engraving)
672858 Couple sitting on wooden construction. 19th century (engraving); Universal History Archive/UIG.

illustration for Little Red Riding Hood, also known as Little Red Cap
672947 illustration for Little Red Riding Hood, also known as Little Red Cap,; (add.info.: The story was first published by Charles Perrault in Histoires ou contes du temps passe in 1697)

Statue of crouching Aphrodite, Jandolo collection, National Roman Museum, Palazzo Altemps, Rome, Italy
6384473 Statue of crouching Aphrodite, Jandolo collection, National Roman Museum, Palazzo Altemps, Rome, Italy; Museo Nazionale Romano, Palazzo Altemps, Rome

The start of Sancho for the island of Barataria, detail scene from right down
JEB4881743 The start of Sancho for the island of Barataria, detail scene from right down, the young man in blue squatting near the horse

Terracotta figure of a squatting infant from the Archaic period
3077937 Terracotta figure of a squatting infant from the Archaic period; (add.info.: Terracotta figure of a squatting infant from the Archaic period)

Bull terrier (b/w photo)
8656042 Bull terrier (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bull terrier. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn.

German ammunition abandoned at Battle of the Marne, 10/29/14, 29 Oct 1914. Creator: Bain News Service
German ammunition abandoned at Battle of the Marne, 10/29/14, 29 Oct 1914 (date created or published later). A man and woman looking at artillery shells on the ground in France

British motorcycle despatch riders, 27 Oct 1914. Creator: Bain News Service
British motorcycle despatch riders, 27 Oct 1914 (date created or published later). British military messengers (despatch riders) with vehicle during World War I.

Indian soldier cooking, in France, between c1914 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Indian soldier cooking, in France, between c1914 and c1915. An Indian soldier cooking outside over an open fire in France during World War I.

Portrait sketch: Karelian yurts, 1928. Creator: Dmitrii Innokent'evich Karatanov
Portrait sketch: Karelian yurts, 1928. V. I. Surikov Museum of Art in Krasnoiarsk

Fox, early 19th century. Creator: Shomosai
Fox, early 19th century

At Le Mort Homme; German machine guns turned against the enemy, 1917. Creator: Unknown
At Le Mort Homme; German machine guns turned against the enemy, 1917. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]

The Adoration of the Magi. Creator: Unknown
The Adoration of the Magi, Unknown date

Daoist Immortal Riding Hat on Waves, Late 18th-early 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Daoist Immortal Riding Hat on Waves, Late 18th-early 19th century

Bathyergus janetta (Namaqua dune mole-rat), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon
Bathyergus janetta (Namaqua dune mole-rat), 1777-1786

Xerus inauris (Cape ground squirrel), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon
Xerus inauris (Cape ground squirrel), 1777-1786

Tenjiku Tokubei, early 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Tenjiku Tokubei, early 19th century

Double-Sided Rabbit, 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Double-Sided Rabbit, 19th century

Sitting woman with a yoke on her shoulders, 1700-1800. Creator: W. Barthautz
Sitting woman with a yoke on her shoulders, 1700-1800

The Crouching Woman (image 2 of 2), This cast 1963. Creator: Auguste Rodin
The Crouching Woman (image 2 of 2), This cast 1963

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"Crouching: A Glimpse into the Art of Stealth and Grace" In a world where stillness speaks volumes, crouching becomes an art form that transcends time. Just like three young Victorian women baring their bottoms in a daring act of rebellion, Rembrandt's masterpiece "The Return of the Prodigal Son" captures the vulnerability and strength hidden within this humble posture. But it is not just humans who possess this innate ability to crouch with purpose. As we observe a ginger cat stealthily stalking its prey or witness Vereker Monteith Hamilton's depiction of soldiers in "The Forlorn Hope At Badajos, " we are reminded that crouching is both instinctual and strategic – a survival tactic ingrained in nature itself. From the majestic mountain lion prowling through snow-covered landscapes near Bozeman, Montana, to Jean-Francois Millet's portrayal of hardworking gleaners hunched over their laborious task in "The Gleaners, " crouching symbolizes resilience and determination against all odds. Even the king of beasts knows when to lower himself gracefully. As we envision a lion drinking at night in Zimanga private game reserve, KwaZulu-Natal, we realize that even royalty must bow down before nature's eternal laws. Yet, crouching isn't limited to wildlife alone; it permeates every corner of our diverse world. Whether it be artisans showcasing their crafts at Djembe market in Bamako, Mali or a Devon Rex Cat blending seamlessly into grassy landscapes – each embodies the essence of adaptability and camouflage. And as Vincenzo Gemito immortalizes the fisherboy poised on his haunches by the sea in "Il Pescatore, " we understand that sometimes life demands us to lower ourselves humbly before its vast mysteries – reminding us that true wisdom lies not only in standing tall but also in knowing when to crouch.