Embrace Collection (#54)

Girl with German Shepherd mix and Labrador

Girls with German Shepherd mix and Labrador

Wedding, bride and groom shortly before kissing

Red-faced Macaque -Macaca fuscata- with young, Wilhelma, Stuttgart, Germany, Europe

RUSSO-TURKISH WAR, 1877. Tightening the grip. English cartoon of 1877 showing the Russian bear tightening its grip on an inadequately armed Turkey

WORLD WAR I: BATON, 1918. French President Poincare presenting the Marshals Baton to General Foch, France. Photograph, August 1918

DREAM OF JAHANGIR. In the dream of Moghul Emperor Jahangir (right), he is embraced by Shah Abbas I of Persia. Miniature, c1620

GILBERT-LOUIS DUPREZ (1806-1896). French operatic tenor. With his daughter, Caroline. Wood engraving, American, 1852

BEETHOVEN & LISZT, 1823. Ludwig van Beethoven embracing Franz Liszt during the latters concert at Vienna on 13 April 1823. Lithograph, Hungarian, 1873

BENJAMIN AND JOSEPH. Benjamin is presented to Joseph who then entertains him and his brethren (Genesis 43: 31-34). French manuscript illumination, c1250

SAILOR, c1800. A sailor embracing his beloved before his ship sets sail. Woodcut by Thomas Bewick (1753-1828)

STODDARD: THE TWO ANCHORS. An illustrated poem, The Two Anchors, by Richard Henry Stoddard, about a sailor visiting his family. American, 1874

TROILUS AND CRESSIDA. A play by William Shakespeare. Drawing, 19th century

ROMEO AND JULIET Romeo and Juliet. Oil on canvas by Ford Madox Brown, 1870

AMERICA: HOME, 1830. Picture of American Life in 1830. Engraving, late 19th century

LOVE: COUPLE ROWING, 1897. Going with the Stream. Stereograph, 1897

LOVERS, c16th CENTURY. European woodcut, 15th or 16th century

COUPLE, 1896. Before, and- Stereograph, American, 1896

Sharing a loving moment behind The Times
A couple share a loving moment behind The Times ! Date: 1916

WW1 - Cute patriotic British postcard - emulating ancestors
WW1 - Cute patriotic British postcard - a little boy strives to emulate the military feats of our ancestors, or in this case his elders! Date: circa 1916

South Africa - A Happy Couple Date: circa 1902

Gentleman not at all aghast about the Harem Skirt
" Everyone is up " in arms" against the harem skirt" ! This very contented Gentleman certainly is, although not in the way one may initially read! Date: 1912

Classic early 20th century sentimental postcard
Will you think of me, when I am away. Classic early 20th century sentimental postcard. This postcard was (interestingly, although not deliberately re)

Back from the Boer War - Scene at a London Terminus of a wounded soldie returning to his relieved family after his tour to Southern Africa. Date: circa 1901

Coster Cockney couple embracing on a park bench on Hampstead Heath. Date: 1890s

Kissing in the Kitchen - Finding a nice tart
" I found a nice Tart in the Kitchen today" ! A young man leans across the kitchen table to kiss his girl. Both are sensibly wearing aprons to prevent any unnecessary mess

Japanese Buddhist deities, adapted from the Hindu deity, Ganesh. Deities of marital happiness and good fortune
KANGITEN & SHOTEN. Japanese Buddhist deities, adapted from the Hindu deity, Ganesh. Deities of marital happiness and good fortune. Line drawing

Prehistoric skeletons E439 / 0127
Prehistoric skeletons. These two embracing neolithic skeletons are called the Valdaro Lovers, They are believed to be a man and woman in their early twenties who died about 5000-6000 years ago

Home from the War : Currier and Ives print of Union (northern) soldier returning safely to home and family at end of American Civil War 1865

Keyhole Embrace
France: c. 1933. A French color postcard with a couple embracing in a keyhole

Boles Carries Harvey
Hollywood, California: 1933. John Boles gives lovely Lilian Harvey a lift in the film, " My Lips Betray"

A Royal Brewery, Or How To Cook A Wife, Engraving 1821, George Iv, A Conning Stoker, Of Some Mischief Brewing, Stirring Up The Flames Of Persecution, With Vengeance, Saying

Campus Lovers In The Tree
Kansas: 1948. A couple of students at the Unversity take advantage of an early warm spring day

Lovers On The Patio
Los Angeles, California: c. 1924. Two lovers embrace on their patio

A Loving Kiss
New York, New York: January 21, 1926. Pepy De Albreau gives Wilda Bennett (1894-1967) a kiss at Texas Guinans 300 Club on 54th Street

A Couple In A Deep Dip Embrace
Hollywood, California: c. 1927. A couple in a deep dip embrace

Actors Jungle Romance
Hollywood, California: 1934. Marion Burns and Kane Richmond became so involved in their roles in Devil Tiger that they just announced their marriage to each other

Heading Home After Skiing
St. Sauveur, Quebec, Canada: c. 1952. A weary and happy couple head home arm in arm after a day of skiing

Illustration of The blind Dhritarashtra attacking the statue of Bhima 1616. British Museum

Three European Common Frogs (Rana temporaria), smaller frog leaning on larger one

Lovesick teenage couple sitting in carnival ride, 1950s-60s

Man and woman embracing by moonlight

Young couple in formal wear dancing

Portrait of a couple dancing outdoors

Mature couple embracing

Three yellow ducklings (Anatidae) standing close together, front view

Rabbit kitten (Oryctolagus cuniculus) resting its head on second kitten seated next to it, close up

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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.