Reclining Collection (page 54)

CIVIL WAR: SOLDIER, 1863. An American soldier reading news from home. Drawing by Edwin Forbes, 1863

TURKISH HAREM, c1900. Constantinople, Turkey. Stereograph, c1900

SPANISH-AMERICAN WAR, c1898. An American soldier reading a letter from home during the Spanish-American War. Stereograph, c1898

WOMENs RIGHTS, c1915. Posed portrait of a British suffragette, c1915

Military Leisure
30th July 1917: Convalescing soldiers watch a ladies cricket match at Hurlingham. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Cycling Trip
circa 1910: Cyclists resting on the Epping Road at the Robin Hood public house. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Aviation Ground
13th September 1911: General view of the aviation ground at Bristol. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Park Lunch
March 1912: A group of school children having a lunch time picnic and relaxing on deck chairs in Regents Park, London. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Pet Croc
August 1908: A young crocodile, the perfect new pet for ladies, as demonstrated by this woman and her dog at Bostocks Jungle, Earls Court. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Speakers Corner
January 1912: Orators in Hyde Park. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Park Lunch
March 1912: A group of school children having a lunch time picnic and relaxing on deck chairs in Regents Park, London. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Fashion Pet
August 1908: A lady and her dog are joined by a young crocodile at Bostocks Jungle, Earls Court, London, 1908. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Reclining Buddha at Isunumuni Raja Hama Viharaya
Anuradhapura is famous for its well-preserved ruins of ancient Lankan civilization. The city is a UNESCO World Heritage site

The Reclining Buddha at Gal Vihare (Rock Shrine)
The ancient city of Polonnaruwa is a UNESCO World Heritage site

Lion and cubs playing in the Serengeti National Park, Tanzania

Somerset Maugham
British novelist and playwright W Somerset Maugham (1874 - 1965) relaxes on a sofa. Original Publication: People Disc - HH0153 (Photo by Evening Standard/Getty Images)

Duke Ellington
12th January 1963: American jazz musician and band leader Duke Ellington (1899 - 1974) smokes a cigarette on a sofa with a music score in his lap during the British phase of his European tour

Dylan Thomas
10th August 1946: Dylan Marlais Thomas (1914 - 1953), Welsh poet and playwright. Original Publication: Picture Post - 4156 - A Nest Of Singing Birds - pub

Cafe De La Cascade
Hotel de la Cascade in the Bois de Boulogne, Paris. (Photo by William England/Getty Images)

Grecian Languor
circa 1860: An artists fantasy of a group of women languishing in a luxurious dwelling in ancient Greece. Original Artwork: Painting by J L Gerome, circa 1860. (Photo by Three Lions/Getty Images)

At Ease In Mandalay
A man reclines in a chair and reads in the Kings Golden Pagoda, Mandalay, Myanmar (Burma), circa 1887. Original publication: The Graphic - pub 19th November 1887 (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

The 66m Reclining Buddha at Chauk Htat Gyi (Chaukhtatgyi) Buddha Temple, Yangon (Rangoon), Myanmar (Burma), Asia

Pretty Hungarian Girl reclining amongst cushions Date: circa 1925

Raphael Kirchner - Art Nouveau lady by the sea
Raphael Kirchner - Art Nouveau lady in pretty white summer dress (with gold circular decoration/pattern), with white flowers in her hair

China - Hangchow (Hangzhou) - Lingyin Temple - Buddha
China - Hangchow (Hangzhou) - Lingyin Temple (The Temple of the Souls Retreat) - Reclining Buddha Date: circa 1930

USA, Colorado, Moffat County. Young wild horse puts hoof an a reclining horse. Credit as: Cathy & Gordon Illg / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

The Hunt the Slipper Ball at the savoy Miss Sonia Surovova in a fashionable dress of jade velvet 17 February 1920

Head of the 12th century giant reclining Buddha figure carved out of granite rock at Gal Vihara, Sri Lanka
SRI LANKA: GIANT BUDDHA. Head of the 12th century giant reclining Buddha figure carved out of granite rock at Gal Vihara, Sri Lanka. Photogaph, late 20th century

In Captivity
22nd May 1938: A polar bear at the zoo. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Life Is Bearable
26th September 1952: A European brown bear holds a restful pose as it relaxes in its quarters at Whipsnade zoo. (Photo by Fred Morley/Fox Photos/Getty Images)

Chauk Htat Kyi Reclining Buddha, Yangon (Rangoon), Myanmar (Burma), Asia

Swag Men
circa 1900: Australian sundowners sitting under a tree, one pouring from a billy-can. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Etruscan Art: Sarcophagus with reclining couple, Cerveteri, Italy, 6th century BC. Painted terracotta

When the Day is Done, and My Work is Through, I Relax for Awhile, and Dream of You Postcard. ca. 1940, When the Day is Done, and My Work is Through, I Relax for Awhile, and Dream of You Postcard

Etruscan art. Sarcophagus with reclining couple, Ceveteri Italy 6th century BC: painted terracotta. Louvre, Paris

Ancient Egyptian cosmos: goddess Nut (sky) with Qeb (earth) reclining. Shu, standing, representing air with ram-headed god on either side

Amedeo Modigliani (1884-1920) Italian painter and sculptor. Nude seated on a sofa 1917 Oil on canvas Reclining nude with arms folded behind her head 1916

Postcard Advertisement for Premo Sodium Ethalyl. ca. 1947, SLEEP............ induced in minutes. Protected for hours
Postcard Advertisement for Premo Sodium Ethalyl. ca. 1947, SLEEP.............................. induced in minutes. Protected for hours

Postcard of a Northwest Coast Shaman Treating a Patient. ca. 1908-1910, 528-Indian Witch Doctor Visiting Patient

Capricornus Serigraph Postcard. ca. 1900-1920, Capricornus Serigraph Postcard

Winter Postcard. 1906, Winter Postcard

Postcard of a Woman at the Beach. ca. 1914, Postcard of a Woman at the Beach

Postcard of Bathers at Hot Springs National Park. ca. 1916, Men take steam baths and relax at the Mens Bathing Department in the bath house at Hot Springs National Park

Come Join Us On the Beach, Long Beach, California Postcard. ca. 1915, Come Join Us On the Beach, Long Beach, California Postcard

Interior View of a Huge Floatplane Postcard. ca. 1930, NEW YORK, RIO & BUENOS AIRES LINE, INC. VISTA INTERIOR DE UN BOTE-HYDRO GIGANTESCO

Woman Lying On Exercise Ball
Hollywood, California: 1937. A graceful young starlet reclines on an exercise ball

Society Women At The Beach
Palm Beach, Florida: January 31, 1926. A New York society matron and her daughter practice relaxing on a Florida beach

Two Women Sunbathing
United States: c. 1934. Two women relax on the porch on the roof of a Motohome, an experimantal prefab house in the 1930 s

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"Reclining: A Timeless Pose of Beauty, Comfort, and Contemplation" The timeless allure figures can be traced back to the Venus of Urbino, a masterpiece by Titian from 1538. Frantisek Kupka's "Planes / Nude" captures the essence through vibrant colors and bold brushstrokes in this oil on canvas piece from 1910. A golden statue of a reclining laughing Buddha covered in small Buddhas symbolizes joy, enlightenment, and tranquility. Dylan Thomas once said, "I've had eighteen straight whiskies; I think that's the record, " perfectly embodying the relaxed state one might find themselves in while reclining. Even our furry friends enjoy a good rest as seen with the Dulux Dog Drunk who finds solace in lounging around after a long day. Albert Joseph Moore's painting "Reading Aloud" depicts a serene moment where a woman indulges in literature while comfortably reclined. An English Bulldog eagerly awaits his treat while obediently following the down and stay command – showcasing both relaxation and anticipation simultaneously. Vaslav Nijinsky mesmerized audiences with his graceful movements as he danced in Les Orientales, capturing the beauty through ballet choreography. From American cinema screens to our living rooms, scenes like those from How to Marry A Millionaire remind us how glamorous it can be to lounge luxuriously on plush furniture or chaise lounges. In Bangkok's Wat Pho temple stands an awe-inspiring giant reclining Buddha statue that invites visitors to reflect upon its grandeur and serenity. Felix Vallotton's artwork "La paresse (Laziness)" portrays laziness as an art form itself – inviting viewers to appreciate moments of repose amidst the chaos of everyday life.