Embrace Collection (#48)

Romeo and Juliet, from The Illustrated Library Shakespeare, published London 1890
KW469552 Romeo and Juliet, from The Illustrated Library Shakespeare, published London 1890 (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; Ken Welsh; English, out of copyright

Tom and Maggie Tulliver being run down by machinery from Dolcote Mill that has broken away in the flood, They die in a close embrace

Morris Townsend the penniless adventurer who planned to marry the plain heiress Catherine Sloper for her fortune, remains coldly unresponsive to her embrace after he learns that if she marries him

Chloe, 1806. Found in the Collection of Kunsthaus Zü rich

The Shepherds Rest. Found in the Collection of Musee d Orsay, Paris

Catullus and Lesbia, who in his arms seek solace for the death of her sparrow, 1809. Found in the collection of Nivaagaards Malerisamling

The Embrace, ca. 1883. Private Collection

A Man Trying to embrace a Woman. Found in the Collection of Nationalmuseum Stockholm

Pagine d amore (The Love Letter), 1907. Found in the Collection of Museo Villa Grimaldi Fassio, Genova

Two lovers (Self Portrait With Wally), 1914-1915. Artist: Schiele, Egon (1890-1918)
Two lovers (Self Portrait With Wally), 1914-1915. Private Collection

Lady with Her Maidservant Holding a Letter. Artist: Vermeer, Jan (Johannes) (1632-1675)
Lady with Her Maidservant Holding a Letter. Found in the collection of Frick Collection, New York

Les Charmes de la vie champetre (Delights of country life). Artist: Boucher, Francois (1703-1770)
Les Charmes de la vie champetre (Delights of country life). Found in the collection of Louvre, Paris

After the Game. Artist: Zonaro, Fausto (1854-1929)
After the Game. Found in the collection of Pera Museum, Istanbul

Love letter. Artist: Waldmuller, Ferdinand Georg (1793-1865)
Love letter. Private Collection

The Wooden Shoes (Les Sabots), 1768. Artist: Boucher, Francois (1703-1770)
The Wooden Shoes (Les Sabots), 1768. Found in the collection of the Art Gallery of Ontario

Elegant Loving Couple, ca. 1600. Artist: Master of Prague (active c. 1600)
Elegant Loving Couple, ca. 1600. From a private collection

The Kiss. Artist: Hayez, Francesco (1791-1882)
The Kiss. Found in the collection of Pinacoteca di Brera, Milan

Evening Silence. Artist: Kotarbinsky, Vasilii (Wilhelm) Alexandrovich (1849-1921)
Evening Silence. From a private collection

On the terrace. Artist: Kotarbinsky, Vasilii (Wilhelm) Alexandrovich (1849-1921)
On the terrace. Found in the collection of the Regional Art Museum, Kirovohrad

Venus and Adonis, 1560. Artist: Titian
Venus and Adonis, 1560. The painting is part of the Widener Collection, National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. From Masterpieces of Painting, edited by Huntington Cairns and John Walker

Studies for Wedded, 1882, (1897). Artist: Frederic Leighton
Studies for Wedded, 1882, (1897). From The Studio Volume 9. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1897]

Death the Wooer, c1895, (1923). Artist: Alphonse Legros
Death the Wooer, c1895, (1923). From The Studio Volume 84. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1923]

Chapel Before the Lists, 1857-64. Artist: Dante Gabriel Rossetti
Chapel Before the Lists, 1857-64. Painting held by the Tate, London. From The Studio Volume 69. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1916-17]

Return of the Prodigal, c20th century (1914-1915). Artist: Charles Sargeant Jagger
Return of the Prodigal, c20th century (1914-1915). A design for a relief by Charles Sargeant Jagger (1885-1934). From The Studio Volume 63. [The Offices of the Studio, London, 1914-1915]

Two Roses ;Maude Millett and Annie Hughes, British actresses, 1888. Artist: W&D Downey
Two Roses ; Maude Millett and Annie Hughes, British actresses, 1888. A photograph from The Theatre, A Monthly Review, Volume XI, January to June, 1888, Strand Publishing Company, London, 1888

Rosina Filippi and Sari Petrass, actresses, c1912(?). Artist: Rotary Photo
Rosina Filippi and Sari Petrass, actresses, c1912(?). Rosina Filippi as Julesa and Sari Petrass as Ilona in Gipsy Love

Ivy Millais and Marie Leonhard, actresses, c1900s(?). Artist: Foulsham and Banfield
Ivy Millais and Marie Leonhard, actresses, c1900s(?). Ivy Millais as Stephanus and Marie Leonhard as Marcia in The Sign of the Cross

Pan and Syrinx. Illustration of the story from Ovids Metamorphoses, where the nymph Syrinx was pursued by the amorous Pan

The embarrassment of the hoods, 1882-1884. Artist: J Rocault
The embarrassment of the hoods, 1882-1884. A print from La France et les Francais a Travers les Siecles, Volume IV, F Roy editor, A Challamel, Saint-Antoine, 1882-1884

Lord Cornwallis and Joseph Bonaparte embrace in Amiens, France, 1802 (1882-1884). Charles Cornwallis, 1st Marquess Cornwallis (1738-1805) was a British colonial administrator and soldier

Yes, I Do. Artist: Underwood & Underwood
Yes, I Do. Stereoscopic card detail

Partiality. Artist: Underwood & Underwood
Partiality. Stereoscopic card detail

Loves Token. Artist: American Stereoscopic Company
Loves Token. Stereoscopic card detail

George Greatly Admires Ethels Beautiful Complexion. Artist: Underwood & Underwood
George Greatly Admires Ethels Beautiful Complexion. Stereoscopic card detail

Blissful Moments. Artist: American Stereoscopic Company
Blissful Moments. Stereoscopic card detail

Captive Cupid, 1899. A print from The Magazine of Art, Cassell and Company, Limited, 1899

Hugo de Groot (Grotius), 17th century Dutch jurist and philosopher, c1870. Artist: CL van Kesteren
Hugo de Groot (Grotius), 17th century Dutch jurist and philosopher, c1870. A print from Nederlands Geschiedenis en Volksleven in Schetsen, by J Van Lenner and J Ter Gouw. (Leiden, AW Sijthoff, c1870)

The Coal Hole

Cupid and Psyche, late 19th century. Stereoscopic card. Detail

Social Beings, 1876 (1891). Artist: George du Maurier
Social Beings, 1876 (1891). A print from Society Pictures, drawn by George du Maurier, Selected from Punch

The Summer Girl and Her Sweetheart. Artist: American Stereoscopic Company
The Summer Girl and Her Sweetheart. Stereoscopic card detail

Julia Neilson and Fred Terry in The Scarlet Pimpernel, c1905. Artist: Ellis & Walery
Julia Neilson and Fred Terry in The Scarlet Pimpernel, c1905. Terry and Neilson starred in the play, set during the French Revolution, at Londons New Theatre in 1905

Helen Stephens and Alice Arden, American athletes, Berlin Olympics, 1936. Helen Stephens won gold medals in the womens 100 metres and 4x100 metres relay. Alice Arden competed in the high jump

Romeo and Juliet, late 19th century. The balcony scene from Shakespeares play

Amorous Couple and a Servant, 1696. Artist: Mu in Musavvir (1617-1708)
Amorous Couple and a Servant, 1696. Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

The Jewish Bride, 1666-1669. Artist: Rembrandt van Rhijn (1606-1669)
The Jewish Bride, 1666-1669. Found in the collection of the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Mischief and Repose, 1895. Artist: Godward, John William (1861?1922)
Mischief and Repose, 1895. Found in the collection of the J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles

Allegory of love, 1895. Artist: Klimt, Gustav (1862-1918)
Allegory of love, 1895. Found in the collection of the Vienna Museum

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"Embrace: A Timeless Gesture of Love and Connection" In the world of art, the concept of "embrace" has been beautifully captured throughout history. From iconic paintings to mesmerizing sculptures, this simple yet profound act holds a universal significance that transcends time. One such depiction is seen in The Lavender Hill Mob UK quad artwork for the release of the film in 1951. In this captivating image, two figures are locked in an embrace, symbolizing trust and unity amidst chaos. The renowned works by Edvard Munch and Auguste Rodin also explore the theme of embrace. MUNCH: THE KISS (1895) portrays an intimate moment between lovers, while RODIN: THE KISS (1886) showcases a passionate embrace frozen in marble. Even beyond art's realm, famous personalities have embraced each other with love and tenderness. George Harrison and his young wife Patti Boyd's affectionate embrace from 1966 captures their deep connection amidst fame and fortune. Literature too has celebrated embraces as seen in Daphnis and Chloe by Gerard Francois Pascal Simon (1770-1837), where two young lovers find solace within each other's arms. Similarly, Twixt Love and Duty (1914) explores the conflict between duty-bound responsibilities versus embracing true love. Agnolo Bronzino's An Allegory with Venus and Cupid depicts a divine embrace that signifies eternal love itself. This masterpiece reminds us that embracing someone can be a sacred act filled with passion and devotion. The world of cinema witnessed unforgettable embraces when Elizabeth Taylor shared heartfelt moments with Richard Burton on-screen as well as off-screen during their tempestuous relationship. Artistic genius Edvard Munch further delves into intense emotions through his painting The Vampire II (1895-1900). Here, an alluring but dangerous embrace captivates viewers' attention, exploring themes of desire intertwined with vulnerability.