Courting Collection (#2)

Great Northern Diver (Gavia immer) adult pair, summer plumage, circling on lake in bonding display, North Michigan, U.S.A. june

Untitled, Carl Emile Muecke, 19th century (oil on canvas)
8620094 Untitled, Carl Emile Muecke, 19th century (oil on canvas) by Mucke, Karl (1806-91); Fine arts museum, Sa'd Abad museum complex, Tehran, Iran; (add.info.: Untitled, Carl Emile Muecke)

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Lovers embracing in the smoke from a pipe (colour litho)
6031881 Lovers embracing in the smoke from a pipe (colour litho) by European School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lovers embracing in the smoke from a pipe)

Woman attracting suitors bearing gifts (colour litho)
5996124 Woman attracting suitors bearing gifts (colour litho) by European School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Woman attracting suitors bearing gifts)

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The Earth, unknown date. Creator: Nicolas Lancret
The Earth, unknown date. Part of a series on the Four Elements, a theme that was popular during the 17th century and which frequently took the form of depictions of figures engaged in tasks

Self-portrait with Saskia, 1636. Creator: Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn
Self-portrait with Saskia, 1636. The artist and his wife are shown wearing historical clothing. Rembrandt wears a fanciful 16th-century style plumed beret tilted at a jaunty angle

A scene on the main deck of a line of battle ship in harbour, 1820 (coloured aquatint)
7342160 A scene on the main deck of a line of battle ship in harbour, 1820 (coloured aquatint) by Sutherland, Thomas (1785-1838); 41.9x66.6 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

The words Quarrel, Romance, Surprise, and Toilet, 1908 (photo)
8713225 The words Quarrel, Romance, Surprise, and Toilet, 1908 (photo); 31, 5 x 25 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: in "To learn to read by Henri Manuel)

A couple courting, 1865 (engraving)
5616397 A couple courting, 1865 (engraving); Universal History Archive/UIG

A couple courting, 1865 (engraving)
5616393 A couple courting, 1865 (engraving); Universal History Archive/UIG

Two courting couples using the Penny Farthing Bicycle. 1882 (engraving)
5615898 Two courting couples using the Penny Farthing Bicycle. 1882 (engraving); Universal History Archive/UIG

After a 16th century woodcut by Peter Flotner entitled The Hazards of Love. Lovers in a garden
955329 After a 16th century woodcut by Peter Flotner entitled The Hazards of Love. Lovers in a garden. Amongst the symbology, Father Time with a snake wrapped around his leg

Voi Che Sapete (engraving)
8631146 Voi Che Sapete (engraving) by Kaulbach, Hermann (1846-1909); Private Collection; (add.info.: Voi Che Sapete. Illustration from The Illustrated Sporting and Dramatic News)

Humorous cat postcard (colour litho)
8643577 Humorous cat postcard (colour litho) by Thiele, Carl Robert Arthur (1860-1936); Private Collection; (add.info.: Humorous cat postcard)

Romance, 1910 (Watercolour on silk)
7212832 Romance, 1910 (Watercolour on silk) by Rutherston, Albert Daniel (1881-1953); 54x72.4 cm; The Maas Gallery, London, UK; (add.info.: signed and dated [19]10.); Photo © The Maas Gallery

Cartoon depicting the courtship between a man and woman being conducted over the telephone, 19th century
5308763 Cartoon depicting the courtship between a man and woman being conducted over the telephone, 19th century; (add.info)

Declaration of love, 1706 (oil on canvas)
8711999 Declaration of love, 1706 (oil on canvas) by Haeften, Nicolas Walraven van (1663-1715); Nivaagaards Malerisamling, Niva, Denmark; (add.info.: By Nicolas Walraven van Haeften)

Anne Hathaway's Cottage, 1945 (oil on canvas laid down on board)
828449 Anne Hathaway's Cottage, 1945 (oil on canvas laid down on board) by Bennett, Frank Moss (1874-1953); 25.4x35.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Anne Hathaway's Cottage)

An expected visitor (engraving)
8631143 An expected visitor (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: An expected visitor)

A Soldier's Conquests, (oil on canvas)
989395 A Soldier's Conquests, (oil on canvas) by Waite, James Clarke (fl.1863-85); 92.1x114.9 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Soldier's Conquests. James Clarke Waite (1832-1920)

Looking at the comet till you get a criek in the neck, 1811 (etching)
7340076 Looking at the comet till you get a criek in the neck, 1811 (etching) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); 39.2x26.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Cleopatra visits Herod, c 33 BC (litho)
8661272 Cleopatra visits Herod, c 33 BC (litho) by Valda, John Harris (1874-1942); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cleopatra visits Herod, c 33 BC)

An endogenous figure courting a fat elderly widow, 1860 (engraving)
5616343 An endogenous figure courting a fat elderly widow, 1860 (engraving); Universal History Archive/UIG

People watching curiously as an old man cycles past them using a Penny Farthing Bicycle. 1885 (engraving)
5615896 People watching curiously as an old man cycles past them using a Penny Farthing Bicycle. 1885 (engraving); Universal History Archive/UIG

Illustration depicting the history of British courtship, 1890 (engraving)
5616417 Illustration depicting the history of British courtship, 1890 (engraving); Universal History Archive/UIG

A couple courting
5616394 A couple courting; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a couple courting. Dated 19th Century. 01/01/1865); Universal History Archive/UIG

Sweethearts courting under a canal bridge, 1896 (engraving)
5616339 Sweethearts courting under a canal bridge, 1896 (engraving); Universal History Archive/UIG

A Tally-Ho idyll: the meet (colour litho)
8635363 A Tally-Ho idyll: the meet (colour litho) by Thomson, Hugh (1860-1920); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Tally-Ho idyll: the meet)

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The Vineyard, c. 1723-27 (oil on canvas)
XOS5871929 The Vineyard, c. 1723-27 (oil on canvas) by Lancret, Nicolas (1690-1743); 157x89 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: By Nicolas Lancret Typically found in fashionable)

The feast of monks violating monastic rules, 18th century (Engraving)
6437876 The feast of monks violating monastic rules, 18th century (Engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: Religion Catholic religion. The feast of monks violating monastic rules)

The feast of monks violating monastic rules. They drink wine, court the maids. 18th century (Engraving)
6437874 The feast of monks violating monastic rules. They drink wine, court the maids. 18th century (Engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: Religion Catholic religion)

A couple courting
5616395 A couple courting; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a couple courting. Dated 19th Century. 01/01/1865); Universal History Archive/UIG

An engraving depicting a man dropping mushrooms from his basket while trying to kiss his female companion, 19th century
5311228 An engraving depicting a man dropping mushrooms from his basket while trying to kiss his female companion, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1882); Universal History Archive/UIG

Courting by telephone across Paris. 1883 (engraving from From A Robida Le Vingtieme Siecle Paris)
541371 Courting by telephone across Paris. 1883 (engraving from From A Robida Le Vingtieme Siecle Paris); (add.info.: Robida's idea of one of the results of the invention of the telephone)

Love in the countryside (colour litho)
8656085 Love in the countryside (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Love in the countryside. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

A Faint Heart Never Won Fair Lady (engraving)
8634812 A Faint Heart Never Won Fair Lady (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Faint Heart Never Won Fair Lady)

Lady using a Penny Farthing Bicycle as the man gallops by on a horse. 1876 (engraving)
5615894 Lady using a Penny Farthing Bicycle as the man gallops by on a horse. 1876 (engraving); Universal History Archive/UIG

An Intelligent Number Plate (litho)
8655420 An Intelligent Number Plate (litho) by Townsend, Frederick Henry (1868-1920); Private Collection; (add.info.: An Intelligent Number Plate, 1913)

A Tally-Ho idyll: the kill (colour litho)
8635369 A Tally-Ho idyll: the kill (colour litho) by Thomson, Hugh (1860-1920); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Tally-Ho idyll: the kill)

The Swing, c.1723-27 (oil on canvas)
XOS5871933 The Swing, c.1723-27 (oil on canvas) by Lancret, Nicolas (1690-1743); 157x96 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: by Nicolas Lancret Typically found in fashionable)

Fête Champêtre, c1730. Creator: Bonaventure de Bar
Fete Champetre, c1730. This painting was originally attributed to Jean Baptiste Joseph Pater, an artist who specialized in idealized park scenes with amorous couples, known as "fetes champetres

Peacock and Peahen with Flowering Prunus, c1840-1850. Creator: Mori Ippô
Peacock and Peahen with Flowering Prunus, c1840-1850

Costumes de Différents Pays, Homme et Femme de la Silesie Prussienne, c1797
Costumes de Differents Pays, Homme et Femme de la Silesie Prussienne, c1797

Costumes de Différents Pays, Homme et Femme de la Baviere, c1797. Creators: Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur
Costumes de Differents Pays, Homme et Femme de la Baviere, c1797

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"Courtship: A Dance of Love and Connection" In the enchanting realm of nature, courtship takes on many forms. From the mesmerizing Blue-footed booby pair gracefully courting on Santa Cruz Island's South coast to the adorable Atlantic Puffins engaging in bill rubbing rituals on Skomer Island, love is in the air. Even the majestic King penguins partake in pre-mating behaviors, showcasing their affectionate bond. As if inspired by celestial romance, Hesperus, the Evening Star, stands as a symbol sacred to lovers since 1855. Love knows no bounds; it transcends species and embraces all beings. Jim and Jeanette find solace and joy amidst lush green grasses as they embark on their own journey of courtship. The Japanese crane displays its wings in a heart shape during February's winter embrace in Hokkaido, Japan. Meanwhile, Andean cock-of-the-rock males gather at leks high up in trees to showcase their vibrant plumage for potential mates. Even Mountain hares engage in playful boxing matches amidst Scotland's snowy landscapes during December - a testament to love's spirited nature. Australasian crested grebes perform an elegant courtship display while Great crested grebes engage in their whimsical weed dance - both captivating spectacles that celebrate unity and devotion. Finally, Atlantic Puffin pairs continue their ritualistic bill rubbing as an expression of affection during this enchanting courtship season. In these moments captured across time and space, we witness nature's intricate tapestry woven with threads of love. Courtship reminds us that connection is universal - whether through graceful dances or tender gestures - it is through these acts that hearts intertwine and souls find solace together.