Bowing Collection (#16)

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

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
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

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

Miniature Pinscher Dog - resting on front legs
JD-18461 DOG - Miniature Pinscher - Resting on front legs Also known as Red Pinshcer or Zwergpinscher John Daniels Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Dog - Border Collie playing in garden
ME-1302 Dog - Border Collie playing in garden Johan De Meester Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Dog - Border collie playing in garden - front view - Belgium
ME-1231 Border collie DOG - playing in garden Front view. Belgium Johan De Meester Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Rottweiller Dog Growling
LA-780 Rottweiler Dog - Growling Jean Michel Labat Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Richard II Meets Henry
Richard II meets Henry IV at Flint Date: 1399

Syntax / Rowlandson / Court
Doctor Syntax Presented at Court

Otto I & Son Lindolf
Lindolf begs forgiveness for having revolted against his father Emperor Otto I

Debutante Learns to Bow
Experts in the manner and methods of bowing are busily engaged in instructing debutantes for the May Courts, which are to be held at Buckingham Palace

Wagner / Puck / Leipzig
RICHARD WAGNER German composer, bowing ingratiatingly to his audience, offering them Great Art

Strauss / Rosenkavalier / 3
ROSENKAVALIER Octavian presents the rose to Sophie von Faninal

Zoroastrian Priests / Fire
Zoroastrian priests perform a ritual before the sacred fire

A Candidate, Moloch
A political candidate makes a gesture of false sincerity

Old & New Introductions
The old and new styles of introducing a new acquaintance

Japanese Governor / Scene
The Governor of Kanagawa rides forth in great state to the scene of a fire. Local people crouch before the passing magnate, led by a servant with an official banner of his rank

King of Morocco Rides
The Emperor of Morocco giving audience to his subjects on horseback

Otakar II Submits 1273
Emperor Rudolf receives submission of Otakar II of Bohemia. Otakar later revolted and was defeated finally at Marchfield

Bismarck / Rohling / Page 20
Bismarck is received at the French court

Sacred elephant of the King of Siam
The sacred elephant of the King of Siam (Thailand)

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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.