Bending Collection (#23)

Austria, Vienna, Caricature of composer Anton Bruckner
Austria - 19th century. Composer Anton Bruckner. Pencil caricature

Illustration of Iguanodon
Palaeozoolgy - Lower Cretaceous period - Dinosaurs - Iguanodon - Art work

Illustration of whiplash injury

Using bent wire to secure strawberry runner in plant pot of compost buried in grown

Gardener wearing gloves and using spade to prepare soil

Detail of red-figure cup depicting the sacrifice of a pig painted by Epidromos painter 4th-5th Century B.C. France, Paris, Musee du Louvre, Greek art

Mosaic work depicting a fishing scene 2nd Century A.D. Tunisia, Sousse, Musee Archeologique (Archaeological Museum), Roman art

Attic vase depicting athlete bathing
Greek civilization, 5th century b.C. Red-figure pottery. Attic vase depicting an athlete bathing

Mosaic depicting pitching of trunks
Roman civilization. Mosaic depicting the pitching of trunks

Mosaic work depicting a fishing scene in waters abounding in fish 2nd Century A.D. Tunisia, Sousse, Musee Archeologique (Archaeological Museum), Roman art

Detail of Red-figure cup depicting wrestlers, painted by Euergides painter 5th Century B.C. France, Paris, Musee du Louvre, Greek art

Egypt, Thebes, Tomb of Unsu, Woman bringing food to workers in fields, wall painting
Egyptian civilization, New Kingdom, Dynasty XVIII. Woman bringing food to workers in the fields. Wall painting from the Tomb of Unsu at west Thebes

Tunisia, La Chebba, Mosaic depicting boy picking fruit, from Triumph of Neptune
Roman civilization, 2nd century A.D. Mosaic depicting the triumph of Neptune. Detail: a boy picking fruit. From La Chebba, Tunisia

Marble relief depicting Leda and swan
Greek civilization, 5th-4th century b.C. Marble relief depicting Leda and the swan

Stele depicting fight between dog and cat, Relief from Kerameikos necropolis in Athens, Greece, detail
Greek Civilization, 6th century b.C. Stele depicting a fight between a dog and a cat, 510 b.C. Relief from the Kerameikos necropolis in Athens, Greece. Detail, a man with a cat on a leash

Detail of red-figure cup depicting a jumper with weights painted by Euergides Painter 5th Century B.C. France, Paris, Musee du Louvre, Greek art

Stele relief depicting a wrestling competition between athletes, from Kerameikos necropolis, Athens, Grece
Greek civilization, 6th century b.C. Stele relief depicting a wrestling competition between athletes. From Kerameikos necropolis, circa 510 b.C

Finland, The Washerwoman, 1900
Pekka Halonen (1865-1933), The Washerwoman, 1900

Finland, The Symposium, The Problem, 1894
Akseli Gallen-Kalella (1865-1931), The Symposium. The Problem, 1894

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

France, Paris, engraved painting of a distillery
France - 20th century. A Distillery. Engraving

Italy, Rome, Crucifixion of st Peter the Apostle
Guido Reni (1575-1642), The Crucifixion of Saint Peter

France, Versailles, Opening of the Science Academy and Foundation of the Observatory, , detail
Henri Testelin (1616-1690) after the original by Charles-Francois Lebrun (1739-1824), Opening of the Science Academy (1666) and Foundation of the Observatory (1667). Detail

Italy, The shaving, scene from The Barber of Seville (Il barbiere di Siviglia, 1816) by Gioacchino Rossini (1792-1868), engraving 19th century

Bolivia, Moxos, Indian costumes by Emile Lassalle from Alcide Dessalines d Orbigny Journey, colored engraving, 1833
History of Exploration, Bolivia, 19th century. Moxos Indian costumes. Colored engraving by Emile Lassalle from Alcide Dessalines d Orbigny Journey, 1833

Cassava or manioc (Manihot esculenta), watercolour by Delahaye, 1789
Herbal, 18th century. Florindie ou Historie physico-economique des vegetaux de la Torride, 1789. Plate: Cassava or manioc (Manihot esculenta). Watercolor by Delahaye

Italy, Venice, Characters Pantalon and Pandora, from Nuova e curiosa scuola di danza teatrale
Italy, 18th century - Characters Pantalon and Pandora, from " Nuova e curiosa scuola di danza teatrale" (School of theatrical dance), 1716

Your help will bring Victory, propaganda poster from World War II, illustration by Nunney
Great Britain, 20th century, Second World War - Your help will bring Victory. Propaganda poster, illustration by Nunney

Burchells Zebra, Equus burchelli, three standing in watering hole, drinking, standing side by side, heads bending down to drink water, earthy bank in backgroud, grass in foreground

Caterpillar of Brown-tail moth (Euproctis chrysorrhoea) on hawthorn branch, eating leaf

Impala, Aepyceros melampus, two grazing, necks bending down to feed, slender legs, long ringed horns, tan coloured fur, dark eye, side view, open grassland in background

Parchment worm (Chaetopterus variopedatus)

Lettuce slug (Elysia crispata) on aquatic plant, close-up

African or Cape Buffalo, Syncerus caffer, large herd bending down, drinking from watering hole, helmet-like flat joined horns, dark brown skin, long-legged bird walking across sandy land in background

Mandarinfish (Synchiropus splendidus), side view

African or Cape Buffalo, Syncerus caffer, close-up drinking water from waterhole, large head bending into water, Oxpecker bird perching on buffalos face looking for food, blue water in background

Lettuce slug (Elysia crispata) on seaweed, close-up

Brown foal, standing with head bending down, side view

Close-up of a camel drinking water at a watering hole south of Amman, Jordan, other camels drinking in background

Lion, Panthera leo, drinking at edge of waterhole, bending neck around to lap, large golden mane, slight reflection on water surface, side view

Kudu, Tragelaphus strepsiceros, two drinking from waterhole, necks bending down, brown body with thin white bands across body and nose, long wavy antlers, long slender legs, reflecting in calm water

Impala, Aepyceros melampus, close-up of two males locking horns, necks bending down, fighting, forelegs anchoring on ground, other Impalas in background, dry scrubland underfoot

Softcoated Wheaten Terrier (Canis familiaris) standing on hind legs, front legs stretched out to front, head turned towards camera lens, hair covering eyes, side view

Newborn Jersey Calf trying to stand, front legs bending under body, rear legs straightening, rising uncertainly, tan coloured fur, side view

Centipede (Lithobius forficatus) on acorn husk

Tunisia, Utica, House of the Hunt, Mosaic depicting bird hunters
Roman civilization, 2nd century A.D. Detail of mosaic depicting bird hunters. From Utica, House of the Hunt, Tunisia

Egypt, Thebes, Sheikh Abd el-Qurna, frescos from Nakhts tomb, detail, Grape picking, New Kingdom, Dynasty XVIII
Egypt - Thebes (UNESCO, World Heritage List, , 1979) - Sheikh Abd el-Qurna, frescos from Nakhts tomb. Detail: Grape picking. (New Kingdom, Dynasty XVIII)

Egypt, Thebes, Tomb of Unsu, Agricultural work in fields, wall painting
Egyptian civilization, New Kingdom, Dynasty XVIII. Agricultural work in the fields. Wall painting from the Tomb of Unsu at west Thebes

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"Bending: A Multifaceted Journey Through Art, Nature, and Culture" In the captivating painting "The Return of the Prodigal Son" by Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn, we witness a profound moment of bending. The prodigal son humbly bends his knee in repentance as he returns to his father's embrace, symbolizing forgiveness and redemption. Similarly, Titian's masterpiece "Noli Me Tangere" portrays Mary Magdalene at the feet of Jesus Christ. Her posture reflects both reverence and surrender as she bends before her savior. Moving from art to nature's wonders, Coumeenoole beach on Ireland's Dingle peninsula invites us to contemplate the power in harmony with natural forces. The rugged cliffs gracefully bend towards the crashing waves, reminding us of our own need for flexibility amidst life's challenges. Across cultures and festivities, monks lighting khom loy candles during Thailand's Loi Krathong festival demonstrate a spiritual form of bending. Their actions represent humility and devotion as they bend their bodies while igniting these beautiful lanterns that light up the night sky. Meanwhile, on Wando Island in South Korea, a line of women planting rice showcases physical bending intertwined with resilience. Despite flooded paddy fields testing their endurance, these women stoop low to ensure bountiful harvests - a testament to human adaptability. Creativity takes center stage when an elephant paints using its trunk. This astonishing display reveals not only incredible dexterity but also how animals can bend their skills beyond what is conventionally expected. In colder climes like ice fishing scenes depict individuals patiently bent over frozen lakes or rivers; it represents dedication and perseverance even in harsh conditions where one must adapt techniques for survival. Shifting gears into medical marvels captured through X-rays; neck vertebrae extended reveal intricate details about our body’s ability to flexibly support movement while maintaining stability.