Pausing Collection

Spanish village with two men pausing to gaze at the sunset, 1836
3480087 Spanish village with two men pausing to gaze at the sunset, 1836; (add.info.: Spanish village with two men pausing to gaze at the sunset, 1836.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Resting - Kago Travelling Chair - Japan. Date: circa 1910s

Study of a Writer, Seated, Pausing in Thought, (pen and brown ink)
659176 Study of a Writer, Seated, Pausing in Thought, (pen and brown ink) by Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn (1606-69); 6.3x7.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Study of a Writer, Seated)

The Promenade, c. 1895 (oil on panel)
2651855 The Promenade, c.1895 (oil on panel) by Studd, Arthur Haythorne (1863-1919); 21.5x12.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Thought to be the artists mother.); eLiss Fine Art; British

A Pleasure Cruise to the Mediterranean on Board the Steam Yacht "Victoria", VII
1041662 A Pleasure Cruise to the Mediterranean on Board the Steam Yacht " Victoria", VII, a Warning to Guides at Alexandria (engraving) by English School

Four friends by the beach at Letreport, France Date: circa 1910s

American troops resting, Argonne Forest, France, WW1
American troops pausing for a rest among shattered tree trunks in the Argonne Forest, north eastern France, during the First World War. They had just recaptured the area from the Germans

A trekker pauses for a break on the edge of a glacial stream on the way to Mera Peak, a popular trekking peak in the Khumbu Region, near Mount Everest, Nepal, Himalayas, Asia

Lady at Stile
She pauses at a stile : I don t think I can climb over it in this dress - you ll have to lift me across... Date: 1894

The Distraction, by H. M. Bateman
Auction room audience pausing to watch an attractive lady entering the hall. Bateman (1887-1970) was a popular artist and regularly contributed to the Sketch, the Tatler and the Bystander

Oiran Night Attire pausing Hand Screen Surrounds
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1797-1858 18. 4 1848 1854 25. 6 Ando Hiroshige
Kakegawa, Andō, Hiroshige, 1797-1858, artist, [between 1848 and 1854], 1 print : woodcut, color ; 18.4 x 25.6 cm. Print shows travelers pausing at statue next to a torii at the Kakegawa station

1797-1858 1855 24. 7 36 40th Ando Chiryu Hiroshige
Chiryū, Andō, Hiroshige, 1797-1858, artist, [ca. 1855], 1 print : woodcut, color ; 36 x 24.7 cm. Print shows pilgrims pausing at a fork in the road near a pine tree

Rievaulx Abbey Riders Pausing by the Ruins of Rievaulx Abbey, John Wootton, 1682-1764, British

Young man lying in tall grass, smiling, sunbathing

Young man have a break, man with a bag wearing shorts, shopping spree

Woman at the summit cross, Hoher Stein Mountain, Muehlberg, Dunkelsteinerwald, Wachau, Mostviertel, Lower Austria, Austria, Europe

A man in his mid 40 quenches his thirst at a well, Todtnauberg in the Black Forest, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

A man in his mid 40s cools off at a well, Todtnauberg in the Black Forest, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

Mountain hike on Mt Brauneck, hiker, Alps, Germany

Hiker at the lake below the summit of Mt Hochwart or Guardia Alta, climbing Mt Ultner Hochwart or Vedetta Alta in Ulten Valley or Val dUltimo, Mt Kornigl in the back, Ulten, South Tyrol, Europe

Hiker on the summit of Spitzen Kornigls Mountain, overlooking the Val dUltimo, Ultimo, Alto Adige, Italy, Europe

Hiker taking a break at the lake below Mt Tschenglser Hochwand or Croda di Cengles, above the Duesseldorfhuette or Rifugio Serristori in Sulden, Solda

Cranes -Grus grus- on a meadow, Ruegen Island, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Germany, Europe

Cyclist, 44 years, with a racing cycle, Winterbach, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany

Summit cross, Mt Col Beccei or Pareispitze, Fanes-Sennes-Prags Nature Park, Alta Pusteria Valley, Dolomites, South Tyrol, Italy, Europe

Climbers by the summit cross, Mt Vertainspitze, Ortler range, Mt Koenig at back South Tyrol, Italy, Europe

Alexander Dumas in Spain: Memory of a Journey from Paris to Cadiz. Painting by Eugene Giraud (1806-1881) oil on canvas, 1830. Dumas with companions and guides pausing in a mountain landscape, 1846

Ramblers on Wrynose Pass
Touring cyclists, ramblers, pausing for a breather while climbing the steep and rugged Wrynose Pass, one of the wildest parts of Langdale Valley, Westmorland, England

Pin-Up in Bathrobe 5 / 5
Eager brunette model, in blue slingbacks & a bathrobe stands next to a Christmas tree while pausing from looking out of the window at the snow. Is she waiting for Father Christmas?

Pavey Ark and Harrison Stickle in the Langdale Valley Lake District UK
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Hikers enjoy the view on the verdant slopes of the active Tungurahua Volcano that threatens the nearby town of Banos, Ambato Province, Central Highlands, Ecuador, South America

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"Pausing: Moments of Rest and Reflection" In a fast-paced world, we often forget the importance of pausing. Whether it's taking a break from our hectic schedules or simply allowing ourselves to rest, these moments of pause are essential for rejuvenation and self-reflection. The concept can be found in various forms throughout history and across different cultures. In Japan, the Kago Travelling Chair was designed specifically for resting during long journeys, emphasizing the need to recharge amidst life's adventures. Art has also captured the beauty of pausing. "Study of a Writer, Seated, Pausing in Thought" depicts an artist deep in contemplation with pen in hand, reminding us that even creative minds require moments of stillness to find inspiration. "The Promenade" shows individuals strolling leisurely through nature, embracing the tranquility that comes with taking a pause from their daily routines. Similarly, "Four friends by the beach at Letreport" showcases friends enjoying each other's company while basking in the soothing ambiance provided by nature's embrace. Sometimes pauses occur unexpectedly. "The Distraction" portrays how distractions can interrupt our thoughts and force us to momentarily halt our activities - a reminder that not all pauses are intentional but can lead to unexpected discoveries or insights. History reminds us that even soldiers need respite amid chaos. From German soldiers during WWII to American troops resting in Argonne Forest during WW1 – these images serve as reminders that even warriors must take breaks from battlefields for physical and mental recuperation. Nature enthusiasts understand the significance too; "A trekker pauses for a break on the edge of a glacial stream on their way to Mera Peak. " This momentary stop allows them not only to catch their breath but also appreciate the awe-inspiring beauty surrounding them. Even traditional customs recognize this need for pause; Oiran Night Attire captures an elegant figure surrounded by hand screens, symbolizing a momentary halt in the busy world of entertainment.