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Amorous Collection (page 7)

In the depths of the Juna Mahal fort, hidden away in a forgotten cupboard, lies a collection of secrets that whisper tales of passion and desire

Background imageAmorous Collection: The Amorous Vineyard Laborer, Peter Paul Joseph Noel, 1817 - 1819

The Amorous Vineyard Laborer, Peter Paul Joseph Noel, 1817 - 1819

Background imageAmorous Collection: Daphne transformed into a laurel tree, Hieronymus Cock, Matthys Cock, c

Daphne transformed into a laurel tree, Hieronymus Cock, Matthys Cock, c. 1551 - before 1558

Background imageAmorous Collection: Soldiers on a March, 1805 (pen & ink and watercolour on paper)

Soldiers on a March, 1805 (pen & ink and watercolour on paper)
XYC234027 Soldiers on a March, 1805 (pen & ink and watercolour on paper) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); 22.5x33.3 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection, USA; English

Background imageAmorous Collection: The Music Master, from Scenes at Bath (w / c & pen and ink on paper)

The Music Master, from Scenes at Bath (w / c & pen and ink on paper)
XYC234024 The Music Master, from Scenes at Bath (w/c & pen and ink on paper) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); 12.1x18.7 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection, USA; English

Background imageAmorous Collection: The young fisherman, Nicolaes Visscher (I), in or after c. 1625 - in or before c. 1630

The young fisherman, Nicolaes Visscher (I), in or after c. 1625 - in or before c. 1630

Background imageAmorous Collection: Tavern scene with three figures with a fireplace, Pieter Schenk I, Adriaen van Ostade

Tavern scene with three figures with a fireplace, Pieter Schenk I, Adriaen van Ostade, 1670-1713

Background imageAmorous Collection: The Love Letter, c. 1770 (oil on canvas)

The Love Letter, c. 1770 (oil on canvas)
XOS1127612 The Love Letter, c.1770 (oil on canvas) by Fragonard, Jean-Honore (1732-1806); 83.2x67 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; French, out of copyright

Background imageAmorous Collection: Scene of Love or, The Gallant Conversation (oil on canvas)

Scene of Love or, The Gallant Conversation (oil on canvas)
XIR197865 Scene of Love or, The Gallant Conversation (oil on canvas) by Rubens, Peter Paul (1577-1640); Musee Bonnat, Bayonne

Background imageAmorous Collection: When do we get Off ?

When do we get Off ?
When do we get " Off" ? A lady train passenger makes a moderately suggestive enquiry to the handsome young man sharing her compartment! Date: 1913

Background imageAmorous Collection: Comic Postcard - Slops removed and served

Comic Postcard - Slops removed and served
Comic Postcard - A Housemaid removes and empties the slops from a bedroom chamber pot (potty), whilst at the same time a (hopefully different type of)

Background imageAmorous Collection: The seducer - Amorous advances by a young Russian

The seducer - Amorous advances by a young Russian
The seducer - The amorous advances by a young Russian on a pretty girl with flowers in her hair. Date: circa 1902

Background imageAmorous Collection: Three of a Kind and Two Jacks

Three of a Kind and Two Jacks - a very solid full house card hand in Poker - cheekily represented here! Date: circa 1920s

Background imageAmorous Collection: Attending the Tulips - Amorous Couple Gardening

Attending the Tulips - Amorous Couple Gardening
Attending the Tulips An amorous couple attending to their two lips (!) whilst working together at their gardening. Date: circa 1906

Background imageAmorous Collection: Man Twirls Moustache

Man Twirls Moustache
An amorous man twirls his moustache -- good luck to him! Date: early 20th century?

Background imageAmorous Collection: 18Thc Frnc / At the Ball

18Thc Frnc / At the Ball
An amorous masked man at an aristocratic French ball Date: 18th century

Background imageAmorous Collection: Lovers floating in zero gravity, artwork

Lovers floating in zero gravity, artwork. Pop-art style illustration showing a man and woman embracing in zero gravity within a spacecraft

Background imageAmorous Collection: Kissing over the Soup

Kissing over the Soup
An amorous couple kiss over their soup in a restaurant, to the embarrassment of the waiter

Background imageAmorous Collection: Herse and Mermes

Herse and Mermes
Hermes/Mercury falls madly in love with Herse, daughter of Cecrops, and bribes her sister Aglaura to help him achieve his amorous ends

Background imageAmorous Collection: Cupid and Jazz

Cupid and Jazz
Cupid is delighted as the jazz band stirs amorous emotions in a dancing couples hearts

Background imageAmorous Collection: Detail of the main spire with some of the 646 erotic figures carved in sandstone on the Kandariya

Detail of the main spire with some of the 646 erotic figures carved in sandstone on the Kandariya Mahadeva Temple, largest of the Chandela temples, within Western Group, Khajuraho

Background imageAmorous Collection: Some of the 646 erotic figures carved in sandstone on exterior of the Kandariya Mahadeva Temple

Some of the 646 erotic figures carved in sandstone on exterior of the Kandariya Mahadeva Temple, largest of the Chandela temples, within Western Group, Khajuraho, UNESCO World Heritage Site

Background imageAmorous Collection: West side of Kandariya Mahadev temple

West side of Kandariya Mahadev temple, Western Group, Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh state, India, Asia

Background imageAmorous Collection: Erotic sculptures on the west side

Erotic sculptures on the west side, Kandariya Mahadev Temple, Western Group, Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh State, India

Background imageAmorous Collection: Sculptures

Sculptures, Devi Jagadambi Temple, Western Group, Khajuraho, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Madhya Pradesh state, India, Asia

Background imageAmorous Collection: Coronis (Crow)

Coronis (Crow)
Coronis, daughter of Coronaeus king of Phocis, flees from amorous Poseidon/Neptune, and is saved by being turned into a crow by Athene (don t confuse Coronises)

Background imageAmorous Collection: Quick Supper Bite 1922

Quick Supper Bite 1922
An amorous fellow steals a kiss from his companion, before they have even sat down to eat!

Background imageAmorous Collection: Climbers Pause for Love

Climbers Pause for Love
Two climbers pause for amorous refreshment on a mountainside

Background imageAmorous Collection: Spilling th Dinner

Spilling th Dinner
A lady is so overwhelmed by the amorous welcome of her guest, she sends his dinner flying!

Background imageAmorous Collection: Amorous Gesture 1790

Amorous Gesture 1790
Attic Miscellany Theatrical Portraiture No.5: How to look amourously. A ham actor, down on one knee & with hand on heart, does his best to look in love. Date: 1790




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In the depths of the Juna Mahal fort, hidden away in a forgotten cupboard, lies a collection of secrets that whisper tales of passion and desire. Scenes from the Kama Sutra adorn its ancient walls, capturing timeless moments exploration. Amongst these intricate illustrations, one can find Daphnis and Chloe immortalized by the skilled hand of Francois Pascal Simon Gerard. Their love story unfolds with tender strokes, reminding us that true connection knows no bounds. As we delve deeper into this treasure trove, more scenes from the Kama Sutra emerge like fragments of an intimate dance. The Parsvanatha Temple reveals a couple carved in stone; their embrace frozen for eternity as a testament to eternal love. But it is not only grand temples and famous paintings that celebrate amorous encounters. Even within everyday life's mundane corners, passion finds its way through unexpected avenues. An enchanting painting titled "Enfin Seul (Alone at Last)" by Cecil Aldin captures stolen moments between two souls who have finally found solace in each other's arms. Love has its own language - one that transcends words and speaks directly to our hearts. A series dedicated to the artistry behind kisses reminds us how such simple gestures can convey volumes about affectionate connections shared between individuals. And then there is the hugging couple amidst a bustling kitchen scene - an image brimming with warmth and tenderness. It serves as a reminder that love thrives even amidst chaos; it seeks refuge in every corner where hearts beat together. Within this captivating journey through various forms of artistic expression lies an invitation to explore our own capacity for amorous connections. These glimpses into passionate encounters remind us that love is not confined to fairy tales or distant lands but resides within each one of us waiting to be awakened by another soul daring enough to embark on this beautiful journey alongside us.