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The final room highlights a single, colossal Reclining Vishnu statue from the second half of the 11th century.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 10, 2025

Marinello pointed to a two-ton Henry Moore bronze sculpture, known as the Reclining Figure, stolen from the artist’s foundation in Hertfordshire, England in 2005.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 21, 2025

Reclining on the sofa, he covers himself in blankets, with only his snout visible.

From Seattle Times • May 12, 2024

Reclining on his side for one brief moment, Smyly grinned.

From Washington Times • Apr. 21, 2023

Reclining on cool satin cushions, Xaro Xhoan Daxos poured ruby-red wine into matched goblets of jade and gold, his hands sure and steady despite the sway of the palanquin.

From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin