Seated Collection (page 15)

The Garden of El Retiro near the Walls of the Bronze Horse
Jose del Castillo (1737-1793). Spanish painter. The Garden of El Retiro near the Walls of the Bronze Horse, 1779. Detail. History Museum. Madrid. Spain. (On loan, Prado Museum, Madrid)

Mariana of Austria (1634-1696). Queen of Spain, wife of Philip IV. Second half of 17th century. History Museum. Madrid. Spain. (On loan, Prado Museum, Madrid)

Public Reading at the Cafe de Levante in Madrid
Leonardo Alenza y Nieto (1807-1845). Spanish painter. Public Reading at the Cafe de Levante in Madrid, circa 1825-1845. Lazaro Galdiano Museum. Madrid. Spain

Gertrudis Gomez de Avellaneda (1814-1873), 1857
Gertrudis Gomez de Avellaneda (1814-1873). Spanish writer. Portrait by Federico de Madrazo y Kuntz (1815-1894), 1857. Detail. Lazaro Galdiano Museum. Madrid. Spain

Russia - Tsar Nicholas II and the Tsarevich
Russia - Tsar Nicholas II (1868-1918) the last Emperor of Russia, pictured with his only son Alexei Nikolaevich (1904-1918), the last Tsarevich (heir apparent to the throne of the Russian Empire)

Officers of The Welsh Guards at Pirbright Camp - (from left): Mitchell, Dante Edward Pemberton Hodgson OBE LM (1904-1978), Sir Alexander Beville Gibbons Stanier, 2nd Baronet of Peplow Hall

Sir Alexander Stanier, Stevenson and Beckwith-Smith
(from left) Sir Alexander Beville Gibbons Stanier, 2nd Baronet of Peplow Hall, DSO & Bar, MC (1899-1995), (promoted to a Major of the Welsh Guards on 1 October 1932)

Major William Augustus Fitzgerald Lane Fox-Pitt, reading
Major (later Major General) William Augustus Fitzgerald Lane Fox-Pitt, CVO, DSO, MC (1896-1988) at The Albuhera Barracks, Aldershot, Hampshire reading in the Library

E. Warner, J. Lascelles at the Guards Boat Club, Maidenhead
E. Warner and J. Lascelles at the Guards Boat Club, Maidenhead, Berkshire. Date: 1932

An Arab Cafe in Baghdad, Iraq. Date: circa 1910s

A large group of young boys at a military school - Lacrosse
A large group of young boys at a military school (?), posing in their sports kit with lacrosse sticks. Date: circa 1910s

Miss Doris Beresford - British Actress, sitting and reading an issue of The Illustrated Sporting and Dramatic News. Date: circa 1911

Sir Adolph Tuck, Chairman of Raphael Tuck and Sons
Sir Adolph Tuck, 1st Baronet, Chairman of fine art postcard publishers Raphael Tuck and Sons, portrait by Solomon J Solomon Date: circa 1910

Maxwell Ayrton, architect of the British Empire Exhibition
Caricature of Maxwell Ayrton, architect of the British Empire Exhibition, by Philippe Ledoux Date: circa 1930

Studio photo, Seated woman with painted backdrop Date: circa 1890

C. & A. Modes Advertisement Photograph
An advertisement photograph for C. & A. Modes Ltd. a women's fashion outlet, the image portrays a very fashionably dressed seated young woman. Date: circa 1939

Fifty Shilling Tailors Advert Photograph
An advertisement photograph for Fifty Shilling Tailors, portraying an older man wearing a smart suit from a seated position. Date: circa 1939

Advertisement Photograph, Seated Woman
An advertisement photograph promoting 1930s fashion, portraying a young woman sat on a wide seat. Date: circa 1939

Ingrid Reynard Advertisement Photograph
A photograph used for the advertisement Ingrid Reynard Ltd, portraying a young woman posing from a seated position, wearing a fashionable dress. Date: circa 1939

British Celanese Ltd, Advertisement Photo
A photograph used for the advertisement of British Celanese Ltd, a subsidiary company of fabric manufacturer, Courtaulds Ltd

Lying On The Beach
An advertisement illustration which portrays a young woman lying on her front, under the shade of an umbrella at the beach, alongside a seated man, both figures are smoking. Date: circa 1939

On A Boat
An advertisement illustration showing a smiling young woman holding a pair of binoculars, seated on a boat which is racing through the ocean, steered by the man that can be seen behind her

Seated Woman With Red Tie
An advertisement illustration portraying a seated young woman outside, wearing a contrasting red tie and dress belt. Date: circa 1939

Matania Advertisement Illustration
A detailed illustration, probably used for advertisement purposes, showing a scene in which two elegantly dressed figures, a man and a seated young lady

Advertisement Illustration, Outdoor Cafe Scene
A simple, yet colourful illustration used for advertisement purposes, showing an outdoor cafe scene where a man is speaking with two seated women. Date: circa 1939

Angrave Studio, Seated Woman
An illustration which portrays a woman sat sideways on a bright red chair. Used for advertisement purposes. Date: circa 1939

Austin Reed Advertisement Illustration
An illustration used for the advertisement purposes of Austin Reed Ltd, a fashion retailer. The image shows two men wearing smart coats, speaking with a young lady seated in a red car

H. G. Seaborne, Show A Leg!
An advertisement page promoting the services of H. G. Seaborne Ltd. a London based advertising company, specialists in block making, photography and retouching

Three American Women posing with hands on their chins
Three young American Women posing with hands on their chins seated on an outdoor bench beneath an arbor with a simple wooden table in front of them. Date: circa 1910s

Young Turkish Military Cadet - later Officer
A photographic portrait of the (later) Commander of the 11th Kafkas Regiment (3rd Platoon) whilst a young cadet. The Islamic Army of the Caucasus (Turkish)

Woman with soft toys including Dismal Desmond
Woman seated with soft toys including Dalmatian dog Dismal Desmond Date: 1920s

Sir John Voce Moore
A portrait photograph of a seated John Voce Moore, alderman and sheriff of London in 1894, later to become the Lord Mayor in 1898. He was a founder of a tea trading company. Date: circa 1894

French Artist Self Portraits
A collection of four self portraits by French and Belgian artists, including, a seated Jacques Villon at work, Henri Guydo smiling and wearing a boater

Vingt-Cinq Francs? Tu Te Crois Donne Toujours Depute!
A coloured sketch showing a seated woman bartering with a standing gentleman. Date: circa 1901

At The Commissioner
An illustration which shows two men pleading their case to a central seated commissioner, one of whom is drenched. Date: circa 1901

Fantaisie
This illustration shows the definitive figure of a young woman wearing a matching red hat and coat, holding out a wreath in appreciation, with one hand resting on her bicycle

Portrait De Famille
Ironically titled Family Portrait, this sketch shows a seated, elderly lady reading a book on her own, but placed beside a portrait painting of a young woman, who appears to be looking down at her

Playing Cards
A sketch portraying a seated man looking up from his game, towards a standing fellow whose hand is spread over the cards. Date: circa 1901

Le Messager De Cupidon
This illustration, titled Cupid's Messenger, portrays a seated man, with his wife sat on his knee in a dining room, routing through his mail bag. Date: circa 1901

Au Cafe-Concert
This illustration shows the backs of a seated couple, comprising of a man smoking a cigar, wearing a top hat, and a lady looking through her Galilean binoculars, towards a female opera singer

Les Rendez-vous De Madame De Z. Part II
Part II of a series of sketches which shows a scene involving a seated lady speaking with a French shop attendant, a large stack of carpet rolls stands behind them. Date: circa 1901

Frank O Salisbury, English artist
Frank O Salisbury (1874-1962), English artist Date: circa 1920s

Soldiers of the Queen, a Jubilee group of Colonials Date: circa late 19th century

Emile Bergerat, French poet, playwright and essayist
Emile Bergerat (1845-1923), French poet, playwright and essayist. Date: 1869

Ary Scheffer, Dutch-French artist
Ary Scheffer (1795-1858), Dutch-French artist Date: circa 1840s

Alfred de Vigny, French poet, wearing the costume of a French Academician. Date: 1858

Eugene Delacroix, French artist, wearing the costume of a French Academician Date: 1858

The Young Apprentice by Amedeo Modigliani
Amedeo Modigliani (1884-1920). Italian painter. The Young Apprentice, 1918-1919. Oil on canvas (100 x 65 cm). Orangerie Museum. Paris. France

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"Seated: A Captivating Collection of Moments" In the enchanting world of art, Gypsy Splendour by Laura Knight transports us to a vibrant scene where dancers are gracefully seated, their movements frozen in time. Meanwhile, Charles Dickens Dream, an unfinished masterpiece by Robert William Buss, invites us into the imaginative realm of one of England's greatest novelists. From the silver screen comes Laurel and Hardy, their comedic genius captured even when they are simply seated. In John William Waterhouse's I am half sick of shadows, we witness a contemplative moment as a woman sits amidst ethereal surroundings. History unfolds before our eyes with the powerful image of Buddhist monk Thich Quang Duc committing self-immolation in protest against injustice. Malcolm Browne's photograph captures his stoic determination while seated at an intersection in Saigon. George Orwell takes center stage as he broadcasts over the BBC during World War II - his words resonating from his seat behind a microphone. And who could forget Eleanor Rigby immortalized in Tommy Steele's statue inspired by The Beatles' haunting song? Roy Rogers epitomizes American cowboy culture as he is photographed alongside his loyal horse Trigger - both comfortably seated together. Rosa Parks makes her indelible mark on civil rights history by defiantly occupying a bus seat reserved for whites only. Traveling back centuries to Lalibela's St. Marys Church frescoes, we marvel at early 12th-century artwork depicting religious figures serenely seated amid intricate designs. Stanhope A Forbes' Christmas Eve painting evokes nostalgia and warmth as families gather around tables adorned with festive decorations. Finally, J. C Leyendecker's Arrow Shirt Collar ad from 1914 showcases elegance and sophistication through its depiction of a well-dressed gentleman confidently seated while wearing this fashionable accessory. Each image tells its own story - capturing moments that range from profound to whimsical; reminding us that sometimes it is in the act of being seated that we find the most captivating narratives.