Bowing Collection (page 15)

MARC ANTONY & CLEOPATRA. Cleopatra VII and Marcus Antonius depicted as the Egyptian gods Osiris and Isis. Wood engraving, American, 19th century

SAN FRANCISCO HOTEL, 1878. Chinese merchants of San Francisco paying respects to the newly established Chinese Embassy to the United States in the grand parlor of the Palace Hotel

AUGSBURG CONFESSION, 1530. Seven Lutheran princes and representatives of two imperial free cities presenting the Augsburg Confession--the basic creed of the Lutheran Reformation--to Holy Roman

VICTORIA OF ENGLAND (1819-1901). Queen of England, 1837-1901. Queen Victoria receiving the Siamese ambassadors and their royal gifts at Windsor Castle, 1857

Moslems at prayer, Algiers, Algeria
Moslems at prayer (the Great Prayer, Second Phase) in the open air in Algiers, Algeria. Date: early 20th century

Coronation 1937 - Princess Elizabeth at the Abbey
Princess Elizabeth, later Queen Elizabeth II (born 1926), arriving at Westminster Abbey for the Coronation of her father, King George VI on 15 May 1937

Street music: a blind ballad singer, 1815
A blind chaunter of old ballads, shown here accompanying his voice by playing upon a cat gut string drawn over a tea canister, and tied at both ends with a mop stick. Date: 1815

Royal Wedding 1891 - arrival of the bridegroom
Prince Aribert of Anhalt arriving at the altar of St. Georges Chapel, Windsor for his marriage to Prince Marie Louise of Schleswig-Holstein on 6 July 1891

Royal Wedding 1961 - a dignified moment
Edward, Duke of Kent and his bride, the new Duchess, formerly Miss Katherine Worsley make their way from the choir following their marriage at York Minster

Arthur Rackham with initial I
Arthur Rackham self-portrait with initial I. 20th century

Arthur Rackham self-portrait. 20th century

Garba or Circutous Dance, Gujarat - India
Garba Dance is a popular folk Dance of Gujarat, India. It is a circular form of dance performed by ladies on the Navaratri days, Sharad Purnima, Vasant Panchami

Advert / Flour / Gluten 1915
Gluten Flour, made in Denmark Date: 1915

Ribault & Florida Indian
Jean Ribault sets up his column which the Florida Indians honour Date: 1562

Charles Escapes Scotland
The Young Pretender Charles Edward Stuart escapes by boat from Scotland. Date: 1746

IRANIAN HOSTAGE CRISIS, 1979. Men bowing in prayer at a student demonstration in Washington, D. C
IRANIAN HOSTAGE CRISIS, 1979. Men bowing in prayer at a student demonstration in Washington, D.C. in response to the Iranian hostage crisis, 30 November 1979. Photographed by Marion S. Trikosko

Human body postures, historical artwork
Human postures, historical artwork. The images show an outline of the shape of the body in four postures; standing, bowing, stooping and squatting

Influenza epidemic, satirical artwork
Influenza epidemic. Satirical artwork of the influenza epidemic of 1803, showing a group of British physicians presenting an address of thanks to a figure representing the disease

FRANKLIN AT VERSAILLES. Benjamin Franklins first audience before King Louis XVI of France at the palace of Versailles, 20 March 1778. Chromolithograph, American, c1903

Sarajevo - Three Young Turks praying

Timbuktu, Mali - Local Musician (cartoon)
1st prize at the Timbuktu Conservatoire! A local musician playing a simple guitar-like instrument, played with a bow

Korean Archers - Keijo (Seoul)
The Bowing Game of Chosen - Korean Archers of Keijo (Seoul), in Chosen Province practising traditional archery

Fox Hunting Title Page
Title page of foxhunting section, with MFH and hounds. Date: 1900

Kenilworth - Raleigh
Sir Walter Raleigh lays down his cloak at the feet of Queen Elizabeth I to prevent the monarchs feet getting muddied

Kenilworth - Varney
May not my poor poniard serve, honoured madam? - Robert Varney, steward to the Earl of Leicester, presents his wrapped knife to Queen Elizabeth I

Louis XVIII Flees - 2
At the news of Napoleons return from Elba, Louis XVIII hastily quits the palais des Tuileries amid much bowing and scraping

Derby & Canterbury / Paris
The Archbishop of Canterbury is sent as an ambassador by the citizens of London to Paris to meet the exiled Earl of Derby and ask him to return to supplant Richard II

Debs Evening Frocks 1933
Debutantes practice their bowing wearing evening dress. The back view of the gowns are reflected in a mirror. Two of the gowns have cowl necklines

Ministers at Naples
All must bow to the chief ministers of Ferdinando II of Naples - monsignor Cocle and Del Carretto

Hats - Beaver-Fur
The top hats worn by Victorian gents are made from beaver-fur here shown undergoing the bowing process which gives the fur the requisite finish

Louis & Ministers
Bowing and scraping are very much in order when Louis is gracious enough to grant an audience to his ministers

Chinese Eclipse Ceremony
Chinese ceremonies during the eclipse of the sun involving music and reverence

Little Dorrit / Mr Merdle
Mr Merdle a borrower

Onion Christmas Card
An onion bulb lady in tightly laced boots holds a placard which reads: With The Seasons Greetings. Perhaps the season in question is harvest time?

Wilde / Rocket / King
Let the fireworks begin, said the King

American Indians worshipping the Sun

The Queens Year, 1897
The Queens Year! Mr Punch celebrates the beginning of Queen Victorias Diamond Jubilee Year by presenting Her Majesty with the New Year, in the form of a small boy

Encounter with Jack and Jill
Margery and Freddy introduce themselves to Jack and Jill

Procession outside Lome cathedral, Lome, Togo, West Africa, Africa

Vespers at Abu Gosh Benedictine Monastery, Israel, Middle East

Yoido Full Gospel Church, the largest mega church in the world, South Korea, Asia

Statue of Confucius and his students at West Lake, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China, Asia

Prosternation at Koutloumoussiou monastery on Mount Athos, Greece, Europe

Worshippers touching a wooden obelisk for inspiration at a sub temple of Zenkoji Temple, Nagano City, Japan, Asia

Hawthorns bent over by the prevailing wind on Humphrey Head Point above Morecambe Bay near Grange over Sands
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Pilgrim praying at altar with miniature orange toriis in background, Fushimi Inari Taisha shrine, Kyoto, Kansai, Honshu, Japan, Asia

Tibetan Buddhist pilgrims prostrating in front of the Jokhang temple, Lhasa, Tibet, China, Asia

Pilgrims prostrating outside the Jokhang Temple, Lhasa, Tibet, China, Asia

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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.