An image of "Yound Woman Leaning over a Woman Stretched out on the Ground", created by Eugene Delacroix, c. 1840 (Pen and wash, 105 x 175 mm).

Digital, cartoonish image of a stretching cat.

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"South China comprises the drainage basins of the middle and lower Yangtze River, the basin of the His Chiang (West River) in Kwangtung and Kwangsi; and the mountainous coastal provinces of Fukien and Chekiang. The division between the...

The Sikhote-Alin mountain range contains one the richest and most unusual temperate forests of the world. In this mixed zone between taiga and subtropics, southern species such as the tiger and Himalayan bear cohabit with northern...

Konso Cultural Landscape is a 55km2 arid property of stone walled terraces and fortified settlements in the Konso highlands of Ethiopia. It constitutes a spectacular example of a living cultural tradition stretching back 21 generations...

Stretching over more than 200,000 ha, this exceptionally beautiful park is home to more than 3,500 plant species, including almost as many trees (130 natural species) as in all of Europe. Many endangered animal species are also found...

James Island and Related Sites present a testimony to the main periods and facets of the encounter between Africa and Europe along the River Gambia, a continuum stretching from pre-colonial and pre-slavery times to independence. The site...

A spectacular area stretching over more than 26,000 ha in China's Hunan Province, the site is dominated by more than 3,000 narrow sandstone pillars and peaks, many over 200 m high. Between the peaks lie ravines and gorges with streams,...

The beautiful painted statue represents the goddess Isis standing, and wearing the white headdress called the khat ornamented with a red headband. She is stretching out her arms to protect the invisible body of her husband, the god Osiris.

This statuette depicts two deities. Behind a bird-headed god sitting on a backless chair stands a goddess stretching her wings to protect him.

The king is kneeling, wearing a Shendyt kilt and a Nemes headdress with a uraeus, or royal cobra. His arms are stretched before him in a prayerful manner.

This sarcophagus of a cat is decorated with scenes showing the cat standing before an offering table. On the sides, Isis is stretching her wings to provide protection.

The limestone statue depicts an eagle stretching its wings and standing on a base. The eagle was the symbol of the spirit and stood for the Roman Empire.

This large jar was used to store dry goods. It has decorations representing a bird stretching its wings.

The toy is in the shape of a lion, which, unusually, is lying on its stomach like a human being with its hind legs stretched out on the floor.

On this almond-shaped lamp, a bird's body is stretched horizontally over the body of the lamp.

This ostracon shows a cow's head with the sun disk, an ibex's head with two human hands holding a vase, and a snake's head. It also depicts a man stretching his tied hands in submission.

An image of "Seascape with Fisherman on a Rocky Shore", created by Pierre-Jacques Volaire in 1774 (Pastel on paper stretched on canvas, 53 x 65 cm).

An image of "Ship-Wreck", created by Pierre-Jacques Volaire, c. 1774 (Pastel on paper stretched on canvas, 53 x 65 cm).

Drawing of an archer, with bow string stretched.

Admiral Farragut, born at Campbell's Station, near Knoxville, Tenn., July 5th, 1801, died in Portsmouth, N. H., August 14th, 1870. He was appointed to the navy from his native State, and as a midshipman saw active service as early as...

A photo looking out over an expansive canyon that stretches far into the distance. The canyon features unique rock formations and rich colors.

This photo shows a number of giant water lilies that are part of a wider garden. The giant water lilies stretch out across the surface of the water, blocking much of the light that would normally pierce the water surface. For more...