Courting Collection (#9)

DDE-90023117
South Georgia, Gold Harbour. King penguins (Aptenodytes patagonicus) courting. Date: 11/09/2007

The Lover Heard, ca. 1785. Creator: Louis Marin Bonnet
The Lover Heard, ca. 1785

The Broken Fan, 1787-93. Creator: Louis Marin Bonnet
The Broken Fan, 1787-93

Valentine - Mechanical organ grinder, ca. 1875. ca. 1875. Creator: Anon
Valentine - Mechanical organ grinder, ca. 1875

Valentine - Mechanical wreath, ca. 1875. ca. 1875. Creator: Anon
Valentine - Mechanical wreath, ca. 1875

Valentine - Mechanical floral scene - a man on a horse offers a woman a rose - symbol... ca. 1875. Creator: Anon
Valentine - Mechanical floral scene - symbol of love. ca. 1875

Valentine - Mechanical - elaborate fan dated 1875, 1875. 1875. Creator: Anon
Valentine - Mechanical - elaborate fan dated 1875, 1875

Valentine - Mechanical nosegay (tussy mussy), ca. 1875. ca. 1875. Creator: Anon
Valentine - Mechanical nosegay (tussy mussy), ca. 1875

Valentine - Mechanical - elaborate nosegay, fan souvenir, ca. 1875. ca. 1875. Creator: Anon
Valentine - Mechanical - elaborate nosegay, fan souvenir, ca. 1875

Valentine - Mechanical bouquet, baby boy bunting, ca. 1875. ca. 1875. Creator: Anon
Valentine - Mechanical bouquet, baby boy bunting, ca. 1875

Valentine - Mechanical bouquet, crocus, ca. 1875. ca. 1875. Creator: Anon
Valentine - Mechanical bouquet, crocus, ca. 1875

Valentine - Mechanical fan, ca. 1875. ca. 1875. Creator: Anon
Valentine - Mechanical fan, ca. 1875

Valentine - Mechanical -- a decorated armoire (chest), ca. 1875. ca. 1875. Creator: Anon
Valentine - Mechanical -- a decorated armoire (chest), ca. 1875

Valentine - Mechanical - romantic symbolism, ca. 1875. ca. 1875. Creator: Anon
Valentine - Mechanical - romantic symbolism, ca. 1875

Valentine - Mechanical - elaborate Valentine, Dance Card, Baby, 1883. 1883. Creator: Anon
Valentine - Mechanical - elaborate Valentine, Dance Card, Baby, 1883

Valentine - Mechanical - pull down tassel reveals scene, ca. 1875. ca. 1875. Creator: Anon
Valentine - Mechanical - pull down tassel reveals scene, ca. 1875

Landscape with ruins, courtiers, and a gondola, 1526-50. Creator: Leon Davent
Landscape with ruins, courtiers, and a gondola, 1526-50

Valentine - Mechanical, flowers with hidden messages, sachet, ca. 1875. ca. 1875. Creator: Anon
Valentine - Mechanical, flowers with hidden messages, sachet, ca. 1875

Valentine - Mechanical bouquet, holidays, wedding, ca. 1875. ca. 1875. Creator: Anon
Valentine - Mechanical bouquet, holidays, wedding, ca. 1875

Valentine - Mechanical -- armoire, family, flowers, ca. 1875. ca. 1875. Creator: Anon
Valentine - Mechanical -- armoire, family, flowers, ca. 1875

Metallic Double Cobweb Valentine, 1845. 1845. Creator: Anon
Metallic Double Cobweb Valentine, 1845

Valentine - Mechanical - Heart with arrow opens, image of a woman, ca. 1875. ca. 1875. Creator: Anon
Valentine - Mechanical - Heart with arrow opens, image of a woman, ca. 1875

Valentine - Hand assembled with scrap, ca. 1875. ca. 1875. Creator: Anon
Valentine - Hand assembled with scrap, ca. 1875

Valentine, ca. 1880. ca. 1880. Creator: Anon
Valentine, ca. 1880

Courting Komachi (Kayoi Komachi), from the series Famous Scenes from Japanese Puppet... 1705 / 06
Courting Komachi (Kayoi Komachi), from the series Famous Scenes from Japanese Puppet Plays (Yamato irotake), Edo period (1615-1868), 1705/06

The First Attack; After Seymour Lucas, A. R. A, R. I. 1888. Creator: Unknown
The First Attack; After Seymour Lucas, A.R.A, R.I. 1888. From, The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume 38. July to December, 1888

That Unfortunate Marriage, by Francis Eleanor Trollope, "You will all be sorry to lose Miss Cheffi Creator
That Unfortunate Marriage, by Francis Eleanor Trollope, " You will all be sorry to lose Miss Cheffington", 1888. From, The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume38

Male Western capercaillie (Tetrao urogallus) calling during lek mating, Finland. March

Pair of adult Red-necked grebe (Podiceps grisegena) calling, Finland. May

Close up of male Western capercaillie (Tetrao urogallus) during lek mating, Finland. March

Passing Fancy (oil on panel)
XAV212567 Passing Fancy (oil on panel) by Mallet, Jean Baptiste (1759-1835) (attr. to); 27.5x21.5 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Valenciennes, France; (add.info.: by Jean Baptiste Mallet (1759-1835))

The Indolents, illustration for Fetes Galantes by Paul Verlaine (1844-96) 1928 (pochoir print)
STC226943 The Indolents, illustration for Fetes Galantes by Paul Verlaine (1844-96) 1928 (pochoir print) by Barbier, Georges (1882-1932); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection

Love under the Fountain, illustration for Fetes Galantes by Paul Verlaine (1844-96) 1928 (pochoir print)
STC226924 Love under the Fountain, illustration for Fetes Galantes by Paul Verlaine (1844-96) 1928 (pochoir print) by Barbier, Georges (1882-1932) (after); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection

Illustration for the poem O Saw Ye Bonnie Lesley by Burns, from the book Palgraves Golden Treasury of Songs and Lyrics
2607879 Illustration for the poem O Saw Ye Bonnie Lesley by Burns, from the book Palgraves Golden Treasury of Songs and Lyrics, published 1919 (colour litho) by Fortescue-Brickdale

Gentle Persuasion, (oil on canvas)
989267 Gentle Persuasion, (oil on canvas) by Portielje, Edward (1861-1949); 46.3x38.1 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Gentle Persuasion. Edward Antoon Portielje (1861-1949). Oil on canvas

The Center of Attraction, (oil on canvas)
827062 The Center of Attraction, (oil on canvas) by Etcheverry, Denis (1867-1950); 220x125 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Center of Attraction. Denis Etcheverry (1867-1950). Oil on canvas

L Avarice, 1924 (pochoir print)
1123820 L Avarice, 1924 (pochoir print) by Barbier, Georges (1882-1932); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection

The Ballad of Earl Haldans Daughter, poem by Charles Kingsley (colour litho)
7185370 The Ballad of Earl Haldans Daughter, poem by Charles Kingsley (colour litho) by Spooner, Minnie Didbin (1867-1949); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Ballad of Earl Haldans Daughter)

Catching June Brides in prehistoric times (litho)
6001666 Catching June Brides in prehistoric times (litho) by Gruelle, John B. (1880-1938); Private Collection; (add.info.: Catching June Brides in prehistoric times)

In Brittany, Evening Hour, Pont Aven, 1897 (oil on canvas)
823319 In Brittany, Evening Hour, Pont Aven, 1897 (oil on canvas) by Hassam, Childe Frederick (1859-1935); 115.5x89 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: In Brittany, Evening Hour, Pont Aven)

The Swing, 1923 (pochoir print)
STC226841 The Swing, 1923 (pochoir print) by Barbier, Georges (1882-1932); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection

The Girl, from Fables by Jean de La Fontaine (engraving, 19th century)
PER190895 The Girl, from Fables by Jean de La Fontaine (engraving, 19th century) by Huyot, Jules (1841-1921); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration for The Girl)

Central Park (oil on canvas)
FIN108225 Central Park (oil on canvas) by Luks, George Benjamin (1867-1933); 80x87.6 cm; Private Collection; David Findlay Jr Fine Art, NYC, USA

The Allies in Versailles, engraved by Henri Reidel, 1920 (litho)
STC91340 The Allies in Versailles, engraved by Henri Reidel, 1920 (litho) by Barbier, Georges (1882-1932) (after); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection

Columbine, illustration for Fetes Galantes by Paul Verlaine (1844-96) 1928 (pochoir print)
STC237079 Columbine, illustration for Fetes Galantes by Paul Verlaine (1844-96) 1928 (pochoir print) by Barbier, Georges (1882-1932); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection

Illustration for the poem The Manly Heart by Wither, from the book Palgraves Golden Treasury of Songs and Lyrics
2607875 Illustration for the poem The Manly Heart by Wither, from the book Palgraves Golden Treasury of Songs and Lyrics, published 1919 (colour litho) by Fortescue-Brickdale

Visez au coeur, belles dames!, engraving by H. Reidel, 1924 (pochoir print)
1123817 Visez au coeur, belles dames!, engraving by H. Reidel, 1924 (pochoir print) by Barbier, Georges (1882-1932); Private Collection; (add.info.: Aim for the heart, ladies)

Women in a Theater Box, illustration from Les Liaisons Dangereuses by Pierre Choderlos de Laclos (1741-1803)
STC237083 Women in a Theater Box, illustration from Les Liaisons Dangereuses by Pierre Choderlos de Laclos (1741-1803) published 1920s (pochoir print) by Barbier

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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.