Flirtation Collection

MUCHA: BISCUIT AD, c1895. Flirt : French lithograph advertisement, c1895, by Alphonse Mucha for Biscuits Lefevre-Utile
MUCHA: BISCUIT AD, c1895. " Flirt" : French lithograph advertisement, c1895, by Alphonse Mucha for Biscuits Lefevre-Utile

Polo - Its Social Aspect by Higgins
The best part of the game. Polo players at a club such as Hurlingham or Ranelagh unwind after (or in the middle) of a match to share pleasantries with some female companions while a band plays in

The Latest Nobleman. Pen and ink drawing by Charles Dana Gibson, 1898
GIBSON: LATEST NOBLEMAN. The Latest Nobleman. Pen and ink drawing by Charles Dana Gibson, 1898

Burma (Myanmar) - Traditional Costume (3 / 4)
Burma (Myanmar) - Traditional Costume (3/4) A Burmese man and his girl, with whom he converses over a low stone wall, whilst holding onto her hand

FRANCE: COURT LIFE, 1690s. Playing cards in the Second Room of the Apartments. One in a series of etchings by Antoine Trouvain, 1694-1696

The Farce by William Barribal
A young red-headed woman seated in a box at the theatre, feigns interest in what her older male companion has to say while secretly enjoying a kiss on the hand from a young, handsome beau. Date: 1917

Chivalry (oil on canvas)
CH401896 Chivalry (oil on canvas) by Hardy, Heywood (1842-1933); 61x45.7 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

Drawing on Door, 1887. Creator: A. Rinder
Drawing on Door, 1887

The Hunt the Slipper Ball at the savoy Miss Sonia Surovova and a military friend 17 February 1920

The race is not always to the beautiful. Pen and ink drawing, 1900, by Charles Dana Gibson
GIBSON GIRLS, 1900. The race is not always to the beautiful. Pen and ink drawing, 1900, by Charles Dana Gibson

Flirtation by H. Gillard Glindani
A scene showing showing two young ladies in Regency costume with a pug dog, flirting with two men, one of whom is wearing a military redcoat uniform, sword and wig

Overworked clerk (colour litho)
8656906 Overworked clerk (colour litho) by Browne, Tom (1872-1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: Overworked clerk. Luncheon. Smoking room. Office clerk flirting with a waitress)

The kick off (colour litho)
8656903 The kick off (colour litho) by Browne, Tom (1872-1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: The kick off. Man being kicked out of the door by his girl's father)

A little line from your Valentine will turn it upside down (colour litho)
8656777 A little line from your Valentine will turn it upside down (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: If your face is doleful and inclined to frown)

I am getting quite (h) attached to this place (colour litho)
8656742 I am getting quite (h) attached to this place (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

How to make love (colour litho)
8656553 How to make love (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: How to make love)

The love tree, ca 1850 (illustration)
7422852 The love tree, ca 1850 (illustration); (add.info.: Society. The love tree. Seduction between men and women in the 19th century. Imagery, Epinal (France), ca 1850.); © Archives Charmet.

Lovers in traditional costumes, Bavaria (postcard)
7377743 Lovers in traditional costumes, Bavaria (postcard); © Arkivi UG All Rights Reserved.

Beauty products on a Valentine's Day card (chromolitho)
8635594 Beauty products on a Valentine's Day card (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Beauty products on a Valentine's Day card)

Valentine's Day card (colour litho)
8635402 Valentine's Day card (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Valentine's Day card. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn.

The blossoming fruit trees of a lovely country orchard (engraving)
8635266 The blossoming fruit trees of a lovely country orchard (engraving) by Walker, Marcella M. (fl.1872-1917); Private Collection; (add.info)

Pierrot and Pierrette (colour litho)
8656902 Pierrot and Pierrette (colour litho) by Browne, Tom (1872-1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pierrot and Pierrette. Two's company, three's none)

Woman and her admirers at the beach (colour litho)
8656756 Woman and her admirers at the beach (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Woman and her admirers at the beach. Postcard, early 20th century)

In the Spring (colour litho)
8656736 In the Spring (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: In the Spring. We are getting busy in the garden)

The oath of love (colour litho)
8656727 The oath of love (colour litho) by German School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The oath of love. Couple kissing behind a parasol in a deckchair)

Love ration card (colour litho)
8635504 Love ration card (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Love ration card. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn.

There is room for another (colour litho)
8655797 There is room for another (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: There is room for another)

Sit up now and take notice (litho)
8656692 Sit up now and take notice (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sit up now and take notice. There is a vacant place here)

Canoe-dling (colour litho)
8656683 Canoe-dling (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Canoe-dling. Couple in a canoe at midnight. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn.

The ages of love. At 50 years (colour litho)
8656659 The ages of love. At 50 years (colour litho) by Clarke, Joseph Clayton (Kyd) (1856-1937) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The ages of love. At 50 years)

But I can't marry you, you're so little (colour litho)
8656629 But I can't marry you, you're so little (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: But I can't marry you, you're so little)

Everyone can clearly see (colour litho)
8656621 Everyone can clearly see (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Everyone can clearly see. Couple kissing behind a parasol)

I'm getting to know a thing or two (colour litho)
8656585 I'm getting to know a thing or two (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Delivering the goods (colour litho)
8656565 Delivering the goods (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Delivering the goods. Delivery boy kissing a maidservant)

So glad we've met! (colour litho)
8672522 So glad we've met! (colour litho) by Richardson, Agnes (1854-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: "So glad we've met!" Cute couple)

My cutie (colour litho)
8672526 My cutie (colour litho) by Richardson, Agnes (1854-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: "My cutie." Cute couple. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn.

Whose blackbird is you? (colour litho)
8672523 Whose blackbird is you? (colour litho) by Richardson, Agnes (1854-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: "Whose blackbird is you?" Cute black girls)

Dr Syntax
3732555 Dr Syntax; (add.info.: Cartoon depicting Dr. Syntax, a comic character created by William Combe and the cartoonist Thomas Rowlandson, flirting with a milkmaid)

Dr Syntax
3732536 Dr Syntax; (add.info.: Cartoon depicting Dr. Syntax, a comic character created by William Combe and the cartoonist Thomas Rowlandson, flirting with a milkmaid)

"La Dame aux Camelias", illustration for the work of Alexandre Dumas fils, 1880 (colour litho)
AIS5360977 "La Dame aux Camelias", illustration for the work of Alexandre Dumas fils, 1880 (colour litho); (add.info.: "La Dame aux Camelias")

Two bunnies in love flirting on a bench, 1904 (postcard)
PCT4270455 Two bunnies in love flirting on a bench, 1904 (postcard); (add.info.: Two bunnies in love flirting on a bench surrounded by a garland of blue flowers)

The Boy who likes Girls, 1850
3478011 The Boy who likes Girls, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration titled 'The Boy who likes Girls' depicting a young boy flirting with a young lady)

Captain Dobbin seeing off onlookers, 1850
3478399 Captain Dobbin seeing off onlookers, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicts Captain Dobbin seeing off onlookers who are fascinated by Joseph Sedley's drunken courtship of Becky Sharp in)

Study for Love Notes (oil on panel)
8683467 Study for Love Notes (oil on panel) by Muzzioli, Giovanni (1854-94); Assicoop-Unipol Collection, Modena, Emilia Romagna, Italy; (add.info.: "Study for Love Notes")

Captain Henry Morgan carouses with wine and women, in true pirate fashion, mid 19th century (coloured engraving)
7339194 Captain Henry Morgan carouses with wine and women, in true pirate fashion, mid 19th century (coloured engraving) by Debelle

The poor broken-hearted ill-used wife (colour litho)
8635670 The poor broken-hearted ill-used wife (colour litho) by Browne, Tom (1872-1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: The poor broken-hearted ill-used wife)

A smack within a smack (colour litho)
8635531 A smack within a smack (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A smack within a smack. Postcard, early 20th century)

A regular farm-yarder (colour litho)
8635570 A regular farm-yarder (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Farm hand and farm girl kissing. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn.

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"Flirtation: A Delicate Dance of Seduction and Charm" In the realm of social interactions, it has long been regarded as a captivating art form. Just like the intricate patterns on a polo shirt, it weaves together subtle hints and playful gestures to create an enchanting atmosphere. As depicted in Alphonse Mucha's French lithograph advertisement for Biscuits Lefevre-Utile they can be as sweet and enticing as a delicious biscuit. The elegant figures portrayed in this artwork exude grace and allure, leaving viewers yearning for more. Charles Dana Gibson's pen and ink drawing titled "The Latest Nobleman" captures the essence with its depiction of a dashing gentleman charming his way into a lady's heart. This timeless image reminds us that chivalry is not lost but rather an essential element in the delicate dance between two individuals. Just like traditional costumes worn in Burma (Myanmar), flirtation embraces cultural nuances while adding an air of mystery. It celebrates diversity by incorporating different customs into its repertoire, making each encounter unique and exciting. Charmingly portrayed in William Barribal's painting "The Farce, " flirtation often involves humor and lightheartedness. Laughter becomes the secret language shared between two souls engaged in this delightful game, transcending barriers that words alone cannot overcome. Edgar Selden's comedic play "McKennas Flirtation" highlights how even comedians understand the power of flirting to captivate audiences. Like actors on stage, those who engage in flirtatious banter become masters at capturing attention through their wit and charisma. A door adorned with drawings by A. Rinder serves as a reminder that sometimes even simple acts can carry profound meanings when it comes to flirtation. Each stroke represents anticipation, curiosity, or perhaps even vulnerability - all ingredients necessary for this tantalizing dance to commence.