Lying On Side Collection (#5)

Boy sleeping on bed

Reclining Buddha at Long Son Pagoda (Chua Long Son) Buddhist temple, Nha Trang, Khanh Hoa Province, Vietnam, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

Hippopotamus, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda, Africa

Thailand, Ayutthaya, lying Buddha statue at Wat Lokayasutharam

Win Sein Taw Ya 180m Reclining Buddha, the largest Buddha Image in the world, Mudon, Mawlamyine, Mon State, Myanmar (Burma), Asia

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

Grey seal pup (Halichoerus grypus) chewing a flipper while lying on a sandy beach, Norfolk, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Intertwined human figures, detail of the Monolith by Gustav Vigeland, Frogner Park, Oslo, Norway, Scandinavia, Europe

Lion (Panthera leo), Mala Mala Game Reserve, South Africa, Africa

Reclining Buddha, Royal Rock Temple, Golden Temple of Dambulla, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Dambulla, Sri Lanka, Asia

Statue of reclining Buddha, Royal Rock Temple, Golden Temple of Dambulla, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Dambulla, Sri Lanka, Asia

Illustration of patient in typical cholera attitude
Cholera: Patient in typical cholera attitude. From French medical book published c1890

Boy with Haemophilia, Inherited blood disorder
Boy with Haemophilia, an inherited blood disorder in which the clotting factor is absent. The disorder is passed down by the mother who is not affected but whose male offspring have a fifty per cent

Dead soldier

Adult walrus (Odobenus rosmarus) on ice floe in Maxwell Bay, Devon Island, Nunavut, Canada, North America

Painting of young woman relaxing on sofa
Albert Moore (1841-93) Dreamers 1882

Italy, Castiglione delle Stiviere, Saint Aloysius Gonzaga Prying for the Plague Victims
Flemish School (17th century), Saint Aloysius Gonzaga Crying for the Plague Victims

France, Dawn at the Fountain of Fortune, miniature from Livre du Coeur d Amour Espris by Rene of Anjou (1409-1480), also known as Good King Rene, 1457 15th Century

Austria, Vienna, Diana and Callisto
Palma Vecchio (Jacopo Palma, 1480-1528), Diana and Callisto

Italy, Cremona, Nero and Agrippina
Antonio Rizzi (1869-1940), Nero and Agrippina

Digital composite illustration of man lying on side and sleeping at entrance to dome-shaped quinzhee

Digital illustration of woman zipping herself inside lightweight sleeping bag

Overturned seedling in plant pot next to stacks of larger plant pot next to stacks pots

Two-week-old puppy leaning on neck of female dog, close-up

Male dog lying on back playing with two puppies, close-up

Hissing Abyssinian cat lying on side with ears flat against head

Marble statue of fluvial divinity, From House of Cortege of Venus (Morocco) at Volubilis
Roman civilization, 2nd century b.C. Marble statue of fluvial divinity. From Volubilis, House of the Cortege of Venus (Morocco)

Marble sarcophagus depicting deceased couple on lid and reliefs with scenes from life of Achilles along sides
Roman civilization, 2nd century A.D. Marble sarcophagus depicting the deceased couple on lid and reliefs with scenes from the life of Achilles along sides. From Tyre, Lebanon

Urn lid featuring deceased person holding up diptych, from Volterra, Pisa Province, Italy
Etruscan civilization, 2nd century b.C. Urn lid featuring a deceased person holding up a diptych, from Volterra, Pisa Province, Italy

Attic hydria, Detail of seduction scene with man lying in bed and woman playing double flute
Greek civilization, 5th century b.C. Red-figure pottery. Attic hydria. Detail: seduction scene with a man lying in bed and a woman playing a double flute

Relief depicting stipulation of a contract or will, Roman civilization
Roman civilization, 1st century A.D. Relief depicting stipulation of a contract or will

Marble statue of Oceanus, from Gymnasium of Vedius, Ephesus, Turkey
Roman civilization, 2nd century A.D. Marble statue of Oceanus. From the Gymnasium of Vedius, Ephesus, Turkey

Shell from Trajan period with relief portraying cultured lady lying on bed writing, from Villa Albani Museum, Rome
Roman civilization, 2nd century A.D. Shell from the Trajan period with relief portraying a cultured lady lying on a bed writing. From Villa Albani Museum, Rome

Fresco depicting sleeping Maenad, from House of Citharist, Pompei, Italy
Roman civilization, 1st century A.D. Fresco depicting sleeping Maenad. From the House of the Citharist, Pompei, Italy

Relief portraying Asclepius visiting youth
Greek civilization. Relief portraying Asclepius visiting a youth

Funerary mosaic depicting a married couple banqueting lying on a bed surrounded by cupids picking flowers
Roman civilization, 4th century A.D. Funerary mosaic depicting a married couple banqueting lying on a bed surrounded by cupids picking flowers and playing musical instruments

France, Rouen, Sick Joan of Arc is interrogated in her prison by Cardinal of Winchester
Paul Delaroche (1797-1856), The Sick Joan of Arc (ca. 1412-1431), is interrogated in her prison by the Cardinal of Winchester

France, Paris, Lord Byron (1788-1824) Contemplating the Coliseum by James Tilbitts-Willmore (1800-1863), engraving 19th century, Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs (library)

France, Arras, Wise and foolish virgins painting from Abbey of Saint Vst
Miniatures - France - 13th century. Speculum virginae: Wise and foolish virgins. Folio 34, verso. From the Abbey of Saint Vst

Italy, Florence, The Italian Field after the Battle of Magenta, detail, 1861-62, oil on canvas
Giovanni Fattori (1825-1908), The Italian Field after the Battle of Magenta, 1861-62 oil on canvas, 240x348 cm. Detail

Tahiti Island, Arii Vahine (The Kings Wife), 1896, oil on canvas
Paul Gauguin (1848-1903), Te Arii Vahine (The Kings Wife), 1896, oil on canvas

France, Paris, Fee aux Griffons
Gustave Moreau (1826-1898), Fee aux Griffons

Dead bird, lying on side, wearing metal leg ring

A kitten and a squirrel lying down together

Newborn Brown rat (Rattus norvegicus), sleeping on straw

White Devon Rex cat lying on side, looking at camera

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"Lying on Side: A Study in Serenity and Grace" In the realm of art, the languid pose of an Odalisque from 1920 captivates with its allure. The oil on canvas masterpiece showcases a woman reclining on her side, exuding both sensuality and tranquility. Moving to Rome's Basilica of St. Caecilia, we encounter a statue by Carlo Maderno depicting the saint lying peacefully on her side. The artist's skill brings forth a sense of devotion and reverence through this exquisite work from 1910. Nature too offers moments of repose as captured in photographs. Picture a lazy cat basking under the warm Greek sun against traditional white houses in Kastro Village, Sifnos. Its relaxed posture mirrors that of ancient terracotta statuettes like the Sleeping Lady from Hal Saflieni Hypogeum, showcasing how humans have long sought solace while lying on their sides. Venturing into wildlife territory reveals astonishing scenes. Imagine encountering a majestic Royal Bengal Tiger at Ranthambhor National Park in India, lounging gracefully on its side amidst cenotaphs - an image that epitomizes regal elegance merged with natural beauty. The animal kingdom also presents endearing moments when creatures find comfort while resting sideways. An otter female meticulously grooms herself amidst seaweed off Mull's coast in Scotland, while grey seal pups yawn or adorably cover their eyes with flippers at Donna Nook in Lincolnshire during November's chilly days. Further north, Svalbard unveils another marvel as a ringed seal hauls out onto rocky terrain before settling down sideways to rest undisturbed amid Norway's breathtaking landscapes. Traveling across continents takes us to Praslin Island where Seychelles' local fish market buzzes with activity against an idyllic backdrop. Amidst vibrant colors and bustling crowds lies yet another example of life paused, as fishermen take a moment to rest on their sides.