Flirtation Collection (#16)

HARUNOBU: WATERFALL. Flirting at the Waterfall. Japanese color woodcut by Suzuki Harunobu (d)
HARUNOBU: WATERFALL. Flirting at the Waterfall. Japanese color woodcut by Suzuki Harunobu (d. 1770)

WOMAN, 1920s. A French woman in a nightgown. Photograph, 1920s

A maid and an officer, c. 1660-70
XAM74816 A maid and an officer, c.1660-70 by Metsu, Gabriel (1629-67); 41x35 cm; Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna, Austria; Dutch, out of copyright

A Tavern Interior with Card Players
BAL53924 A Tavern Interior with Card Players by Steen, Jan Havicksz. (1625/26-79); Johnny van Haeften Gallery, London, UK; Dutch, out of copyright

The Garden of Pere Lathuille, 1879 (oil on canvas)
XIR520 The Garden of Pere Lathuille, 1879 (oil on canvas) by Manet, Edouard (1832-83); 92x112 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Tournai, Belgium; French, out of copyright

In the Garden, 1885 (oil on canvas)
BAL385503 In the Garden, 1885 (oil on canvas) by Renoir, Pierre Auguste (1841-1919); State Hermitage Museum, St. Petersburg, Russia; French, out of copyright

In Calchas tent, Act V, Scene II, from Troilus and Cressida by William Shakespeare
KW330031 In Calchas tent, Act V, Scene II, from Troilus and Cressida by William Shakespeare (1564-1616) engraved by Luigi Schiavonetti (1765-1810) (engraving) by Kauffmann

The Garden of Love, c. 1630-32 (oil on canvas) (detail of 36860)
XIR309589 The Garden of Love, c.1630-32 (oil on canvas) (detail of 36860) by Rubens, Peter Paul (1577-1640); 198x283 cm; Prado, Madrid, Spain; Flemish, out of copyright

Jupiter disguised as Diana tries to seduce Callisto, c. 1753 (oil on canvas)
XIR390352 Jupiter disguised as Diana tries to seduce Callisto, c.1753 (oil on canvas) by Fragonard, Jean-Honore (1732-1806); 78x178 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Angers

The Bathers (oil on canvas)
XIR390304 The Bathers (oil on canvas) by Pater, Jean-Baptiste Joseph (1695-1736); 49x62 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Angers, France; (add.info.: Les Baigneuses; ); French, out of copyright

Pastoral scene (oil on canvas) (b / w photo)
XIR287740 Pastoral scene (oil on canvas) (b/w photo) by Boucher, Francois (1703-70); Louvre, Paris, France; (add.info.: scene pastorale; ); French, out of copyright

Lovers in a landscape, c. 1740 (oil on canvas)
XYC284022 Lovers in a landscape, c.1740 (oil on canvas) by Reysschoot, Pieter Jan van (1702-76); 49.5x53.3 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection, USA; Dutch, out of copyright

George Washingtons first interview with Mrs Custis, from Life and Times
KW280675 George Washingtons first interview with Mrs Custis, from Life and Times of Washington, Volume I, published 1857 (litho) by Chappel

2634708; out of copyright

Italian Cart (oil on paper laid down on paperboard)
XKH191679 Italian Cart (oil on paper laid down on paperboard) by Wasmann, Rudolph Friedrich (1805-86); 28.5x41 cm; Hamburger Kunsthalle, Hamburg, Germany; German, out of copyright

Carousing Farmers (oil on panel)
XKH191615 Carousing Farmers (oil on panel) by Sorgh, Hendrik Martensz (1611-70); 34.6x46.6 cm; Hamburger Kunsthalle, Hamburg, Germany; Dutch, out of copyright

The Music Master, from Scenes at Bath (w / c & pen and ink on paper)
XYC234024 The Music Master, from Scenes at Bath (w/c & pen and ink on paper) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); 12.1x18.7 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection, USA; English

Talk at the Spinning Wheel, 1884 (oil on canvas)
XIR134993 Talk at the Spinning Wheel, 1884 (oil on canvas) by Vasil ev Mikhail Nikolaevich (1830-1900); 46.5x38.2 cm; Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow, Russia; Russian, out of copyright

Majas on a balcony, c. 1800-10 (oil on canvas)
XOS1127659 Majas on a balcony, c.1800-10 (oil on canvas) by Goya y Lucientes, Francisco Jose de (1746-1828); 194.9x125.7 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; Spanish, out of copyright

A Feast (oil on canvas)
BAL1859 A Feast (oil on canvas) by Lancret, Nicolas (1690-1743); Private Collection; French, out of copyright

Hop-Picking at Aldershota'A Military Flirtation, Uk, Engraving 1873

Young happy man holding an apple at a market

Young man wearing a shirt and a tie, blinking an eye, portrait

VIENNA: PRATER, c1800. A promenade in the Wiener Prater, the park in Leopoldstadt, Vienna, Austria. Watercolor, Austrian, c1800

FRANCE: BALL, c1810. Society Ball during the Empire. Satirical lithograph after Bosio, from the time of the Napoleonic Empire, 1804-1814

TIEPOLO: HONEY SELLER, c1770. The Honey Seller. Pastel on paper, c1770, by Lorenzo Baldissera Tiepolo

SPAIN: COURTLY LOVE. Manuscript illumination, 13th century

BILLIARDS, 1874. Froze Together. Lithograph, 1874, by Currier & Ives

COUPLE DRIVING, c1907. A woman driving a car and talking with a man. Photograph, c1907

COUPLE: COURTSHIP, c1907. A woman in an automobile talking with a man on the street. Photograph, c1907

STEEN: HARPSICHORD LESSON. Oil on canvas, by Jan Steen

PIANO ADVERTISEMENT, 1888. Advertisement from an English newspaper of 1888 for Brinsmead pianos

HAMLET: OPHELIA & LAERTES. Ophelia and Laertes in a scene from Shakespeares Hamlet
HAMLET: OPHELIA & LAERTES. Ophelia and Laertes in a scene from Shakespeares " Hamlet" : oil on canvas by M. W. Greiffenhagen (1862-1931)

NAST: CHRISTMAS, 1882. Christmas Flirtation. Engraving by Thomas Nast, 1882

SOCIETY BALL, c1900. Illustration by Hal Hurst (1865-1938)

YOUNG COUPLE, 1900. He: Darling, Let Us Sing, I Will Love Thee Ever. Stereograph, American, 1900

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

COURTIERS, c1440. Courtiers with roses. Flemish tapestry, c1435-40

COURTLY LOVE, c1410. The Offering of the Heart. Flemish tapestry, c1410

LADY AND SUITORS, c1500. Lady with three suitors. Pen and wash drawing over chalk, c1500, by an unknown French artist. Four lines of French verse are inscribed at top

SANITARY COMMISSION, 1864. Post Office for sending messages to other visitors to the Sanitary Commission Fair in Brooklyn, New York, 1864, established to raise money during the Civil War

The Hunt the Slipper Ball at the savoy Green and Cossington 19 February 1920

Chares Dana Gibson (1867-1944). American illustrator. Making Bread Pills. Pen and ink drawing, 1903
GIBSON: MAKING BREAD PILLS. Chares Dana Gibson (1867-1944). American illustrator. Making Bread Pills. Pen and ink drawing, 1903

Flirtation, 1841. Miklos Baraba (1810-1898) Hungarian painter. Young man with arm round the waist of smiling girl wear wide-brimmed straw hat

WHAT PRICE GLORY, 1926. Dolores del Rio and Victor McLaglen in the film What Price Glory directed by Raoul Walsh, 1926

SHIRAI GONPACHI, c1798. The Japanese fictional character Shirai Gonpachi and the courtesan Miura-ya Komuraski. Woodcut by Utamaro Kitagawa, c1798

His Dance. Pen and ink drawing, 1903, by Charles Dana Gibson
GIBSON: GIBSON GIRL, 1903. His Dance. Pen and ink drawing, 1903, by Charles Dana Gibson

Was that you I kissed in the conservatory last night? Pen and ink drawing by Charles Dana Gibson, 1903
GIBSON: KISS, 1903. Was that you I kissed in the conservatory last night? Pen and ink drawing by Charles Dana Gibson, 1903

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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.