Bowing Collection (page 10)

Women in the Kinkaku-ji Temple garden, Kyoto, Japan, 1904. Artist: Underwood & Underwood
Women in the Kinkaku-ji Temple garden, Kyoto, Japan, 1904. The Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion Temple) is a Buddhist temple originally founded in 1397

Swearing allegiance to Prince Charles Stuart, 18th century (19th century). From Cassells Illustrated History of England, volume IV, published by Cassell, Petter, Galpin and Co

James II taking leave of Louis XIV, 1680s, (19th century). The French and English kings. From Cassells Illustrated History of England, Volume IV, (Cassell, Petter, Galpin and Co, London)

Presentation of an address to William III at Oxford. A print from Cassells Illustrated History of England

Anne Robert Jacques Turgot receiving a letter of reference, 1898. Artist: Gustave Demoulin
Anne Robert Jacques Turgot receiving a letter of reference, 1898. A print from Les Francais Illustres, by Gustave Demoulin, Hachette, Paris, 1898

Drawing Room of Queen Victoria. Ceremony of Presentation, c1841. Artist: Henry Melville
Drawing Room of Queen Victoria. Ceremony of Presentation, c1841. From London Interiors with their Costumes & Ceremonies from Drawings made by permission of the Public Offices

Greeting for newcomers on the pier alongside the Pacific Mail SS China, Yokohama, Japan, 1904. Stereoscopic slide

Queen Anne (1665-1714) receiving Prince Eugene (1663-1736) of Austria. Anne, Queen of Great Britain and Ireland from 1702 to 1714, was the second daughter of James II and the sister of Mary II

My Friend Mr White, c1870-1920. Artist: Jan Van Beers
My Friend Mr White, c1870-1920. Presented with the spring number of pick-me-up

Three Japanese women, Japan, 1905. Artist: BL Singley
Three Japanese women, Japan, 1905. Stereoscopic card. Detail

Queen Victoria greets guests in a drawing-room in Buckingham Palace, late 19th century, (1900). Artist: Everard Hopkins
Queen Victoria greets guests in a drawing-room in Buckingham Palace, late 19th century, (1900). A print from The Life and Times of Queen Victoria, by Robert Wilson, Volume IV, Cassell and Company

The queens visit at the opening of the Indian and Colonial Exhibition, London, 1886, (1900). Indian subjects bow to Queen Victoria, Empress of India

The York Reverence or City Loyalty, Amply Rewarded, 1796. Frederick, Duke of York (1763-1821) and his wife Frederica, Duchess of York (1767-1820)

The Landing of Senesino, 1720. The Italian castrato opera singer (Francesco Bernardi, 1686-1758) arrives in England. Illustration from Social Caricature in the Eighteenth Century

Comforts of Bath: The Games, or Assembly with Card Players, 1798. Artist: Thomas Rowlandson
Comforts of Bath: The Games, or Assembly with Card Players, 1798. The smart set enjoying the season at Bath, home of the famous Roman baths and Pump Room

The queen receiving the Burmese embassy, mid-late 19th century, (1900). Artist: William Barnes Wollen
The queen receiving the Burmese embassy, mid-late 19th century, (1900). Queen Victoria meeting Burmese officials. Illustration from The Life and Times of Queen Victoria, by Robert Wilson, Volume IV

Municipal dignitaries introduced to the Prince of Wales, c1840s, (1900). Queen Victorias son, the future King Edward VII (1841-1910), meets dignitaries of Penryn

The Magnanimity of Scipio Africanus, 1640. Artist: Nicolas Poussin
The Magnanimity of Scipio Africanus, 1640. Poussin, Nicolas (1594-1665). Found in the collection of the State A. Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts, Moscow

Amorous Scene, c1908. Artist: Charles Guerin
Amorous Scene, c1908. Guerin, Charles (1875-1939). Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

King and Queen of Portugal, presented with flowers by Admiral Touchard, 1904. Carlos I, King of Portugal, married Princess Amelie of Orleans in 1886

Return of Colonel Marchand to China, 1902. Jean-Baptiste Marchand (1863-1934) was a French soldier and African explorer. He fought in China in the Boxer Rebellion (1900)

Scene from the Life of St John, c1320-1366. Artist: Taddeo Gaddi
Scene from the Life of St John, c1320-1366. Found in the collection of the Loredan Palace, Venice, Italy

Which of them is more overcome?, 1799. Artist: Francisco Goya
Which of them is more overcome?, 1799. Plate 27 of Los caprichos. Los Caprichos were published in 1799 at a time of social repression

The Adoration of the Shepherds, c1633. Artist: Nicolas Poussin
The Adoration of the Shepherds, c1633. The shepherds come to adore new-born Jesus in the stable. New Testament (Luke 2: 8-14). In the background the angel announces the birth of Christ to them

Alexander the Great Restoring the Throne Usurped by Abdolomino, 17th century. Artist: Bernardo Strozzi
Alexander the Great Restoring the Throne Usurped by Abdolomino, 17th century. From a private collection

Queen Anne receiving the Duke of Marlborough, 19th century. Anne (1665-1714) was Queen of Great Britain and Ireland from 1702. She was the second daughter of James II and sister of Mary II

The Two Consuls Cambaceres and Le Brun nominate Napoleon Emperor, 19th century

Events of the Year in the Floating World, 1695-1700. Artist: Furuyama Moroshige
Events of the Year in the Floating World, 1695-1700

Saul and the Witch of Endor. Saul tries to communicate with the dead Samuel through the Witch of Endor. She brings Samuel out of the earth (Necromancy)

GULLIVERs TRAVELS, 1891. Gulliver in Lilliput. Illustration by H.J. Ford for an edition of Jonathan Swifts Gullivers Travels, 1891

A soldier bows to pay tribute to a fallen soldier
May 14, 2008 - A soldier bows to pay tribute to those who have given the ultimate sacrifice while defending the freedom of our nation

DOG - Pug puppy crouching on front paws
JD-22754 DOG - Pug puppy crouching on front paws John Daniels Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Naked woman bowing
MODEL RELEASED. Naked woman bowing her head, with her arms behind her back

Kukulkan Carving (Mayan)
A Mayan carving of the God Kukulkan (the Feathered Serpent God also known as Quetzalcoatl) now in the British Museum after removal from Chichen Itza

Illustration of an Assyrian king and his retinue descending the steps of his palace in Nineveh. After a 19th century work by Heinrich Leutemann; Illustration

Young boy presenting bouquet young girl bowing
Young boy presenting bouquet to young girl, both bowing; George H. Hastings (American, about 1849 - 1931); 1880s; Albumen silver print

Couple in historical costume on a Christmas card. Date: circa 1900s

Four year old Nathan Goodwin bows to Queen Mother after presenting her with a bouquet of flowers. HRH The Queen Mother was in Merton to officially open the Blue Cross Hospital 24th June 1999

Prince Charles in Kathmandu, Nepal, February 1998 He bows his head as he meets five virgins on a trip to Nepal

Hispani et Hispanae in Vestitu Cultus, from Fashions of Different Nations. n. d
Hispani et Hispanae in Vestitu Cultus, from Fashions of Different Nations.n.d. After Sebastiaen Vrancx

Emperor Hirohito on an official visit, Japan (possibly Kobe). His Rolls Royce Silver Ghost Hooper car stands at the kerb. Date: circa 1927

King George V and Queen Mary walking down aisle
King George V and Queen Mary entering St. Pauls Cathedral for a special service on the occasion of their Silver Wedding in July 1918

Taking a bow
A young actor takes a bow, revelling in the enthusiasm of his loving audience as they applaud his perfomance. Date: 1886

Falklands, penguin, Gentoo

Illustration from L Emile by Jean-Jacques Rousseau (1712-78) published in 1851
XIR253074 Illustration from L Emile by Jean-Jacques Rousseau (1712-78) published in 1851 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Staal, Pierre Gustave Eugene (Gustave) (1817-82) (after); Bibliotheque Nationale

The Italian Comedians, c. 1720 (oil on canvas)
XJL180975 The Italian Comedians, c.1720 (oil on canvas) by Watteau, Jean Antoine (1684-1721); 63.8x76.2 cm; National Gallery of Art, Washington DC, USA; French, out of copyright

GEORGES BOULANGER (1837-1891). Georges Ernest Jean Marie Boulanger. French general. Waiting his " Turn." Disapproving of government proposals for revising the constitution of the Third

Sultan Mehmed VI exchanges greetings with the German Princes
Sultan Mehmed VI exchanges greetings with the representative German Princes at the time of his formal accession to the Sultanate in June 1918

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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.