Flirting Collection (#6)

The gallant gardener, c1770. Creator: Ecole Francaise
The gallant gardener, c1770

So: A Coquettish Woman, from the series "Tales of Ise in Fashionable Brocade Pictures... c.1772/73
So: A Coquettish Woman, from the series "Tales of Ise in Fashionable Brocade Pictures (Furyu nishiki-e Ise monogatari)", Japan, c. 1772/73

Spring, from The Four Seasons, 1601. Creator: Jan Saenredam
Spring, from The Four Seasons, 1601

The Rivals - painted by J. Sant, 1850. Creator: Unknown
The Rivals - painted by J. Sant, 1850. Exhibition of the British Institution. The scene is on the ice. The object of the Rivals is a coquettish little lady, in her sledge

May, August 30, 1793. Creator: Francesco Bartolozzi
May, August 30, 1793

Actress Linda Hayden 1968 On location for the film Baby Love

Lesser flamingo (Phoeniconaias minor) portrait, Lake Bogoria, Rift valley, Kenya, Africa

The Good Pope: Time, 1836 (illustration)
7485453 The Good Pope: Time, 1836 (illustration) by Grandville (Jean Ignace Isidore Gerard) (1803-47); (add.info.: Le Bon Pape: Le Temps)

Woman disguised as a devil, ca 1900 (illustration)
7422825 Woman disguised as a devil, ca 1900 (illustration) by Pla Gallardo, Cecilio (1860-1934); (add.info.: Paranormal. Woman disguised as a devil)

Loves Message, c.1770-1959 (print)
3673654 Loves Message, c.1770-1959 (print) by White, Smith & Company (19th-early 20th century); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois

Theres Lots of Stations On My Railroad Track, c.1770-1959 (print)
3673180 Theres Lots of Stations On My Railroad Track, c.1770-1959 (print) by Leo Feist, Inc. (1897-1934); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois

The mermaid, 1866 (engraving)
7147160 The mermaid, 1866 (engraving) by Bayard, Emile Antoine (1837-91); Private Collection; (add.info.: The mermaid, by french poet Beranger ( 1780-1857 ) Design by Emile Bayard 1866

The French Comedy (engraving)
3774527 The French Comedy (engraving) by Watteau, Francois Louis Joseph (1758-1823) (after); (add.info.: L'Amour au theatre francais'-a shepherd and shepherdess dancing in a park)

Fetching Water From The Well, c.1770-1959 (print)
3673824 Fetching Water From The Well, c.1770-1959 (print) by Firth, Pond & Co. (19th century); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois

The old bachelor, 1836 (illustration)
7485443 The old bachelor, 1836 (illustration) by Grandville (Jean Ignace Isidore Gerard) (1803-47); (add.info.: The old bachelor)

Who Are You With To-Night?, c.1770-1959 (print)
3673081 Who Are You With To-Night?, c.1770-1959 (print) by Jerome H. Remick & Co. (early 20th century); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois

Oh Say! Can I See You To-Night, c.1770-1959 (print)
3673047 Oh Say! Can I See You To-Night, c.1770-1959 (print) by Jerome H. Remick & Co. (early 20th century); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois

The Great Lover, c.1770-1959 (print)
3673143 The Great Lover, c.1770-1959 (print) by Leo Feist, Inc. (1897-1934); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois, USA; (add.info)

That Aeroplane Rag, c.1770-1959 (print)
3672774 That Aeroplane Rag, c.1770-1959 (print) by Jerome H. Remick & Co. (early 20th century); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois

Maybe (She'll Write Me, - She'll Phone ME), c.1770-1959 (print)
3673036 Maybe (She'll Write Me, - She'll Phone ME), c.1770-1959 (print) by Waterson, Berlin & Snyder Co. (early 20th century); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois

Keep Away From the Fellow Who Owns An Automobile, 1912 (print)
3672557 Keep Away From the Fellow Who Owns An Automobile, 1912 (print) by Waterson, Berlin & Snyder Co. (early 20th century); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois

The Cathedral (plaster)
PWI83664 The Cathedral (plaster) by Rodin, Auguste (1840-1917); Musee Rodin, Paris, France; (add.info.: By Auguste Rodin (1840-1917)); © Peter Willi

Comic postcard, Boy and girl chatting Date: 20th century

A fop driving in the Bois de Boulogne, 1840. Dandy in top hat and coat with monocle and whip driving a one-horse gig, woman in ermine-trim cape over a pink dress, bonnet and ermine muff

Fan Flirtation, 1908
NOO55584 Fan Flirtation, 1908 by Glindoni, Henry Gillard (1852-1913); Private Collection; Photo eJohn Noott Galleries, Broadway, Worcestershire, UK; English, out of copyright

The Boating Party
BAL34172 The Boating Party by Roberts, Edwin Thomas (1840-1917); Josef Mensing Gallery, Hamm-Rhynern, Germany; English, out of copyright

Left to Right Una Stubbs as Aunt Sally, Jon Pertwee as Worzel and Barbara Windsor as Saucy Nancy seen here shooting a scene for the Southern Television childrens series Worzel Gummidge

A woman touching a mans leg with her foot

Man and woman smiling at each other, standing outside leaning against railing
UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1940s: Man and woman smiling at each other, standing outside leaning against railing, each holding a glass of beer

February - Valentines Day
Love-lorn men and women of all shapes, sizes and ages firing cupids arrows at each other across the street on St Valentines Day, 14th February

The Declaration of Love, ca. 1724. Creator: Jean Francois de Troy
The Declaration of Love, ca. 1724

Blue sharks (Prionace glauca) Faial Island, Azores, Portugal, Atlantic Ocean, September

Common dolphins (Delphinus delphis) pair in mating ritual, Atlantic ocean, Portugal, July

Pronghorn Antelope (Antilocapra americana) head portrait, South Dakota, USA

On the Balcony, Venice, c1826. Painting housed at the Walker Art Gallery, Liverpool. From The Connoisseur Volume LXXXVIII, edited by C. Reginald Grundy. [The Connoisseur Ltd, London, 1931]

Shepherds, 1701-1800. Creator: Unknown
Shepherds, 1701-1800

Actress Helen Mirren October 1965 With Artist Nicholas Egon in the Cartouche Restaurant at the centre Height Swiss Cottage showing how they first met

Red Roses Bouquet Isolated on White Background.Beautiful Nature.Floral Art Design.Abstract Macro Photography.Rose Flowers.Creative Artistic Wallpaper

Flirting Hornbill
Alessandro Catta

The Laughing Audience by William Hogarth Date: 1733

Winter Flirting
A coloured sketch portraying a monacle wearing gentleman flirting with a younger lady sat at a cafe. Date: circa 1901

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"Flirting: A Timeless Art of Seduction" In the roaring 1920s, amidst the Kayser Bondor Nylons advertisement and the enchanting pages of "The It Girl" by George Whitelaw, flirting became an exquisite dance of charm and wit. Picture a smoky bar where a dapper gentleman from Polo - Its Social Aspect by Higgins catches the eye of a vivacious flapper in her shimmering gown. Just like Jeeves guiding Wooster through life's escapades in Wodehouse's tales, tenderly flirting was an art mastered by few but admired by all. As illustrated in Pride & Prejudice by Jane Austen, it was a delicate balance between coy glances and playful banter that set hearts ablaze. Fred and Adele Astaire were no strangers to this captivating game as they mesmerized audiences with their electrifying chemistry in Stop Flirting. Their graceful moves on stage mirrored the intricate steps taken when two souls intertwine. Even Hollywood embraced flirtation's allure as Diana Dors and Bonar Colleano sizzled on screen in Maurice Elveys' Is Your Honeymoon Really Necessary? Love bloomed under bright lights, leaving audiences yearning for more. Yet, long before these modern romances unfolded, William Holman Hunt captured the essence of courtship in his masterpiece The Hireling Shepherd. Amidst lush landscapes, lovers whispered sweet nothings while adorned in traditional Burmese attire or Princess Beatrice of Saxe-Coburg reveled with her family. Flirting transcends time; it is an age-old language spoken across generations. From London to Myanmar, its power remains undeniable. So next time you find yourself caught up in its tantalizing embrace remember: flirting is not just about words or gestures—it is about creating moments that ignite passion and leave lasting imprints on our hearts.