Bowing Collection

The King of Kings -- Jesus Christ surrounded by rulers (kings, queens, emperors, etc) from various countries and periods in history. 1916

Charles and Flora McDonald
Prince Charles Edward Stuart bids farewell to Flora MacDonald who aided his escape

Sir Gawain and the Green Knight by William McLaren
Sir Gawain takes up the challenge. As instructed by the Green Knight, he swings the battleaxe and cuts off the Green Knights head. The head falls off and rolls towards the banqueting guests

Egypt - Old Egyptian men at prayer

FATHER JOSEPH (1577-1638). Orig. Francois Joseph le Clerc du Tremblay. French religious and political figure. L Eminence Grise. Oil on canvas, 1873, by Jean-Leon Gerome

Japan - Geisha Girl bows to a samurai warrior - New Year Ceremony Date: circa 1910s

Padua University Facade
The facade of Padua University

Tennis Chivalry 1930S
A chivalrous gentleman tennis player bows as he shakes the hand of his attractive female opponent over the net!

Cinderella by Arthur Rackham
Ella, aka Cinderella, in her beautiful gown, dancing with the Prince at the Ball. Date: 1919

Ballerina at class
Young beautiful ballet dancer is posing in studio. Alexander Yakovlev

Archangel Raphael makes himself known, 1733 (oil on canvas)
XIR468122 Archangel Raphael makes himself known, 1733 (oil on canvas) by Parrocel, Pierre (1670-1739); Musee des Beaux-Arts, Marseille

Queen Elizabeth II inspecting firefighters, London
Visit of Queen Elizabeth II to the Headquarters of the London Fire Brigade, Lambeth, on 9 June 1977

A pair of Angels
A very beautiful chromolithographic postcard depicting a pair of angels, one bowed in prayer and one holding a long thin scroll. Date: circa 1910s

Ballet de Papa ChrysanthAeeme, 1892 (oil on cardboard)
XIR901508 Ballet de Papa ChrysanthAeAšme, 1892 (oil on cardboard) by Toulouse-Lautrec, Henri de (1864-1901); Musee Toulouse-Lautrec, Albi

A group of Persian musicians
A group of four Persian musicians playing their instruments. 1818

Poster, Rudge Cycles, made by Raleigh Industries of Nottingham. With a bowing Sir Walter Raleigh, Elizabethan courtier

Emperor Penguin - mutual bow Antarctica GRB00977
AUs-1549 Emperor Penguin - mutual bow Antarctica Aptenodytes forsteri Graham Robertson / Auscape / ardea.com Auscape Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Victoria Knights Morris
After unveiling a statue of Prince Albert, donated by the people of Wolverhampton, Queen Victoria knighted the Mayor, John Morris, in recognition of his warm welcome

Japanese girl playing violin
A stunning photographic postcard depicting a young Japanese girl playing the voilin

Men of the Stone Age worshipping the sun
Men of the Stone Age (Palaeolithic Era) worshipping the sun as it rises

Bowing cotton in China
2602539 Bowing cotton in China; (add.info.: Bowing cotton in China to remove seeds, dirt and knots and to make it soft and downy. Lithograph, London, c1850.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Depiction of witchcraft. 16th century (engraving)
672921 Depiction of witchcraft. 16th century (engraving); (add.info.: Witchcraft, in historical, anthropological, religious, and mythological contexts)

Traditional greetings between westerners and local Japanese couple, 1885
3479544 Traditional greetings between westerners and local Japanese couple, 1885; (add.info.: Traditional greetings between westerners and local Japanese couple, 1885.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

BallerinaStage
Marcel Egger

Illustration depicting a Samurai bowing (print)
3522170 Illustration depicting a Samurai bowing (print); (add.info.: Samurai bowing); Universal History Archive/UIG.

J'ai la douleur de vous announcer! Que vous avez la parole!, 1866. Creator: Cham
J'ai la douleur de vous announcer! Que vous avez la parole!, 1866. Series: Actualites; Periodical: Le Charivari, Monday, 18 June 1866. It pains me to tell you! That you have the floor!

The Adoration of the Shepherds. Creator: Jacopo Bassano il vecchio
The Adoration of the Shepherds, Unknown date

Illustration for Memories of the Refugees, c1787. Creator: Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki
Illustration for Memories of the Refugees, c1787

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

Her Majesty's Drawingroom at Buckingham Palace, 1876. Creator: Unknown
Her Majesty's Drawingroom at Buckingham Palace, 1876. The...ceremony of personally introducing ladies to the Queen, beside whom stand their Royal Highnesses the Princess of Wales

Minamoto no Shigeyuki, between circa 1845 and circa 1849. Creator: Ando Hiroshige
Minamoto no Shigeyuki, between circa 1845 and circa 1849. From number 48

The Assumption of the Virgin, between c1734 and c1740. Creator: Gaspare Diziani
The Assumption of the Virgin, between c1734 and c1740

Visit of the Tycoon to the Mikado, at Kioto; A European Sojourn in Japan, 1875. Creator: Unknown
Visit of the Tycoon to the Mikado, at Kioto; A European Sojourn in Japan, 1875. From, Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London]

A reception by the Mikado, in former times.; A European Sojourn in Japan, 1875. Creator: Unknown
A reception by the Mikado, in former times.; A European Sojourn in Japan, 1875.From, Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London]

Return of a wounded soldier, c.1854-c.1887. Creator: Alexander Ver Huell
Return of a wounded soldier, c.1854-c.1887. The wounded man wears armour and has a bloody bandage around his head. He is supported by two men. One of them holds his helmet

A Japanese Governor; A European Sojourn in Japan, 1875. Creator: Unknown
A Japanese Governor; A European Sojourn in Japan, 1875. From, Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London]

Presentations to his Royal Highness the Prince of Wales at Government House, Halifax, 1860. Creator: Unknown
Presentations to his Royal Highness the Prince of Wales at Government House, Halifax, [Canada], 1860. The future King Edward VII visits North America....the Royal standard

Virgin from the Annunciation to the Virgin, 1560-1585. Creator: Jacopo Tintoretto
Virgin from the Annunciation to the Virgin, 1560-1585

Entertainers, Mid-19th century. Creator: Meikeisai Hojitsu
Entertainers, Mid-19th century

Visit of Li Hung Chang to the Queen at Osborne, c1900. Creator: George Henry Grenville Manton
Visit of Li Hung Chang to the Queen at Osborne, c1900. Chinese diplomat Li Hongzhang, Viceroy of Zhili, with Queen Victoria at Osborne House in 1896....he failed to give the extensive orders for

Figure studies, 1648. Creator: Gesina ter Borch
Figure studies, 1648

Cover design for a book on Sindbad the Sailor by Pieter Louwerse....1910 or earlier. Creator: Louwerse, H.C
Cover design for a book on Sindbad the Sailor by Pieter Louwerse. History from first to seventh and final journey, 1910 or earlier

Rudolph of Habsburg and the Priest, 1809. Creator: Karl Russ
Rudolph of Habsburg and the Priest, 1809

Approchez M. Gérenflot... venez recevoir... 19th century. Creator: Honore Daumier
Approchez M. Gerenflot... venez recevoir... 19th century. Philanthropists of the day - Approach M Gerenflot.... Come and receive

Italian Comedians Taking Their Bows, c. 1718. Creator: Jean-Antoine Watteau
Italian Comedians Taking Their Bows, c. 1718

La Prééminence de la France reconnue par l'Espagne 1662 (The Preeminance... [pl. 17], pub.1752)
La Preeminence de la France reconnue par l'Espagne 1662 (The Preeminance of France Recognized by Spain 1662) [pl. 17], published 1752

The opening of the Colonial and Indian Exhibition by the Queen - Twixt East and West, 1886. Creator: Unknown
The opening of the Colonial and Indian Exhibition by the Queen - Twixt East and West, 1886. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume 33. January to June, 1886"

Louis-Philippe distribuant les drapeaux à la garde nationale de Paris et de la banlieue... c1834
Louis-Philippe distribuant les drapeaux a la garde nationale de Paris et de la banlieue, au Champ-de-Mars, le 29 aout 1830, c1834

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"Bowing: A Universal Gesture of Respect and Reverence" Bowing, a timeless act that transcends cultures and eras, symbolizes humility, honor, and deference. From the majestic courts of ancient Egypt to the refined traditions of Japan, it has been ingrained in our collective consciousness as an expression of respect. In history's annals, we find examples aplenty. The King of Kings himself would bow before no one but God, Charles and Flora McDonald bowed to their Scottish heritage with unwavering loyalty. In Egypt's sacred temples, old men knelt in prayerful bows before their deities. FATHER JOSEPH (1577-1638), known for his devout faith and selflessness, humbly bowed before his religious calling. In feudal Japan's rigid hierarchy, a Geisha Girl gracefully inclined herself in reverence towards a samurai warrior during New Year celebrations. Sir Gawain and the Green Knight by William McLaren immortalized chivalry through its depiction of knights bowing before each other as a sign of mutual respect on the battlefield. Padua University Facade stood tall witness to countless scholars who paid homage with humble bows upon entering its hallowed halls. Even within sportsmanship lies this noble gesture; tennis players in the 1930s exemplified chivalry by courteously bowing after every match. Arthur Rackham's enchanting illustrations brought Cinderella alive as she curtsied with grace at her royal ball. The world of dance knows no bounds when it comes to expressing gratitude; ballerinas perfect their artistry while paying tribute through elegant bows at every class’s end. Queen Elizabeth II graced London firefighters with her presence—her regal nod acknowledging their bravery was akin to a profound bow from royalty itself. And finally, behold a pair of angels—a celestial duo whose angelic wings fluttered gently as they bent forward in unison—an ethereal bow to the divine.