Flirtation Collection (#17)

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

The race is not always to the beautiful. Drawing, 1900, by Charles Dana Gibson
GIBSON GIRL, 1900. The race is not always to the beautiful. Drawing, 1900, by Charles Dana Gibson

The Turning of the Tide. Pen and ink drawing by Charles Dana Gibson, 1901
GIBSON: TURNING TIDE, 1901. The Turning of the Tide. Pen and ink drawing by Charles Dana Gibson, 1901

HEIDELBERG LIEDER, 14th C. The minnesinger Kristan von Hamle in an illumination from the early 14th century great Heidelberg Lieder manuscript illumination

HEIDELBERG LIEDER, C. 14th. The minnesinger Hiltbold von Schwangau in an illumination from the early 14th century great
HEIDELBERG LIEDER, C.14th. The minnesinger Hiltbold von Schwangau in an illumination from the early 14th century great Heidelberg Lieder manuscript

GERMAN MINNESINGER 14th C. The minnesinger Alram von Gresten, in an illumination from the early 14th century great Heidelberg Lieder manuscript

HEIDELBERG LIEDER, C. 14th. The minnesinger Graf Kraft von Toggenburg in an illumination from the early 14th century
HEIDELBERG LIEDER, C.14th. The minnesinger Graf Kraft von Toggenburg in an illumination from the early 14th century great Heidelberg Lieder manuscript

MINNESINGER LIEDER. The minnesinger Rudolf von Rotenberg. Illumination from the great Heidelberg Lieder manuscript, early 14th century

HEIDELBERG LIEDER, 14th C. The minnesinger Konrad von Altstetten in the arms of his lady-love and feeding a falcon. Early 14th century Heidelberg Lieder manuscript illumination

MINNESINGER LIEDER. The minnesinger Alarm von Gresten. Illumination from the great Heidelberg Lieder manuscript, early 14th century

FRANCE: CONSULATE LIFE. The Parisian Seraglio, or Fashionable Society (bon ton) of 1802. Contemporary French line engraving by Blanchard

COURT DANCE, c1660s. Ball at the palace of a French aristocrat at the time of King Louis XIV. Line engraving by Abraham Bosse (1602-1676)

VERSAILLES: COURT LIFE. Men and women socializing in a garden at the palace of Versailles, France, c1731. Mezzotint, German, 19th century, after a painting by Jean François de Troy

SHIPBOARD ROMANCE, 1891. A quiet flirtation between an officer and a passenger onboard an ocean steamer. Wood engraving, English, 1891

COUPLE, 1857. Wood engraving, American, 1857

MOTHER GOOSE. As I was going to Pippin Hill. Wood engraving from a late-19th century American edition of Mother Gooses Melodies

MOTHER GOOSE: PIPER. The piper kiss d the fiddlers wife. Wood engraving from a late-19th century American edition of Mother Gooses Melodies

FLIRTATION, c1870s. A flirtatious lady hides behind her fan after a teasing remark to a susceptible lieutenant. Wood engraving, German, c1870s

GOLD DIGGER, 1880. She had captivated a widower with five daughters and had put all the heart she had left into that venture. Wood engraving from an English newspaper column of 1880

NAST: SCARCITY CARTOON. Too much of a Good Thing. American cartoon, 1871, by Thomas Nast, commenting on the scarcity of men at a seaside resort during the work week in summer

BALLROOM, 1760. A ballroom in the year 1760. Wood engraving, English, 1848, after a painting by Abraham Solomon

HOGARTH: NOON. Etching and engraving, 1738, by William Hogarth from The Four Times of the Day

REFORM SCHOOL GIRLS, 1895. Wood engraving from the Police Gazette, 1895

BETWEEN TWO FIRES, c1892. Line engraving after the painting, c1892, by Francis Davis Millet

Flirtation under difficulties. Illustration shows Uncle Sam offering a bouquet of flowers labeled Reciprocity to a woman labeled Canada; Uncle Sam is being held back by a businessman labeled Trusts

A flirtation. Illustration showing Britannia wearing a robe decorated with shamrocks, an armor breastplate, helmet, and with a large sword at her side, wooing an Irish man sitting in a chair

S. J. Patterson wholesale coal
S.J. Patterson wholesale coal. Date c1887 Nov. 11

Captain Kidd in New York Harbor. Captain William Kidd welcoming a young woman on board his ship; other men and women crowd the deck as another woman steps aboard. Date c1932 July 28

Cricket - The Perfect Maiden by H. H. Harris
A 1920s lady inspects her face in a compact mirror, attracting the attention of a handsome cricketer as a match goes on in the background. Date: 1927

Servants in Love
An Edwardian Scullery Maid falls for the Hall Boy as he chops firewood. Date: early 1900s (re-enactment)

Buying Gloves / 1895
A shop assistant flirts with a lady who has come in to buy gloves Date: 1895

SILENT STILL: TRIANGLES. Silent film still

Cradle Snatchers, 1927

FILM: FASHION ROW, 1923. Mae Murray

CUT-PAPER SILHOUETTE. Early 19th century

Silent Still: Beauty Salon

STERNE: TRISTRAM SHANDY. Uncle Toby and the Widow Wadman. Oil on canvas, 1831, by Charles Robert Leslie from Laurence Sternes novel Tristram Shandy

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

LOVE, 20th CENTURY. Lovers in Andalusia, Spain, flirting through a barred window. American stereograph, early 20th century

SILENT FILM STILL: SPORTS. The Prince and Betty, 1919

Funny Postcard - Urgency
A superb humourous postcard depicting a young man taking a long time over his telegram, which has a lot to do with the pretty young girl behind the counter

Snow Fight 1940S
Three young people enjoying a snow fight

Party / Girls Laughing
Two flirtatious girls at a party literally crying with laughter at the expense of the men behind them

On a Popular Beach
An enjoyable flirtation on a popular German beach

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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.