Intimacy Collection

A landscape with wood; Diana offers a hare to a nymph; Silenus and Ceres in foreground, c1614. Artist: Abraham Govaerts
A landscape with wood; Diana offers a hare to a nymph; Silenus and Ceres in foreground, c1614. From a private collection

Virgin and Child, 16th century. From the Benaki Museum, Athens, Greece

Young woman in underwear standing by mirror, (B&W)

Study for The Blessed Damozel, c. 1876 (graphite on paper)
XJF417334 Study for The Blessed Damozel, c.1876 (graphite on paper) by Rossetti, Dante Gabriel Charles (1828-82); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Blind Girl, 1856, (1948). Creator: John Everett Millais
The Blind Girl, 1856, (1948). Two girls, the elder one blind and with a concertina in her lap, rest by a wayside stream after rain

Young couple standing on footbridge, the Caribbean, Kingston, Jamaica, (B&W)

Tenderness
Chris Latham

19th century lovers in a drawing room. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte vom Mittelalter bis zur Gegenwart by Eduard
1000880 19th century lovers in a drawing room. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte vom Mittelalter bis zur Gegenwart by Eduard Fuchs, published 1909.; Private Collection

Feu, s'il vous plait, British & French at E´taples, between 1914 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Feu, s'il vous plait, British & French at E´taples, between 1914 and c1915. British and French soldier lighting a cigarette at E´taples, France during World War I

Intimacy
Treechild

intimacy
Marcin Michalowski

The Café-Concert, c1879. Creator: Edouard Manet
The Cafe-Concert, c1879. Here, Manet captures the kaleidoscopic pleasures of Parisian nightlife. The figures are crowded into the compact space of the canvas

Peasants Behind the Hedge, 1547. Creator: Sebald Beham
Peasants Behind the Hedge, 1547. From The Peasant's Feast or the Twelve Months, pl. 10

Desavari Ragini, Folio from a Ragamala (Garland of Melodies), c1675. Creator: Unknown
Desavari Ragini, Folio from a Ragamala (Garland of Melodies), c1675

After the Hunt, 1870. Creator: David Dalhoff Neal
After the Hunt, 1870

Arnold Genthe seated next to a woman friend in his studio in San Francisco, between 1896 and 1911

Rural Concert. Creators: Joseph de Longueil, Charles Eisen
Rural Concert

Country Dance. Creators: Joseph de Longueil, Charles Eisen
Country Dance

Country Pleasures. Creators: Joseph de Longueil, Charles Eisen
Country Pleasures

Le retour a la vertu. Creator: Joseph de Longueil
Le retour a la vertu

Sight. Creator: Jan Saenredam
Sight

Uncle Toby and the Widow Wadman'; after C.R.Leslie, R.A. C.1830, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Uncle Toby and the Widow Wadman'; after C.R.Leslie, R.A. C.1830, 1890. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 41. January to June, 1890

Diana and Endymion, between 1770 and 1780. Creator: Unknown
Diana and Endymion, between 1770 and 1780

Figures in an interior. Intimacy, 1896. Creator: Edouard Vuillard
Figures in an interior. Intimacy, 1896

The Irreparable, plate ten from Intimacies, 1898. Creator: Félix Vallotton
The Irreparable, plate ten from Intimacies, 1898

The Cogent Reason, plate four from Intimacies, 1898. Creator: Félix Vallotton
The Cogent Reason, plate four from Intimacies, 1898

The Other's Health, plate nine from Intimacies, 1898. Creator: Félix Vallotton
The Other's Health, plate nine from Intimacies, 1898

Getting Ready for a Visit, plate eight from Intimacies, 1898. Creator: Félix Vallotton
Getting Ready for a Visit, plate eight from Intimacies, 1898

Five O'Clock, plate seven from Intimacies, 1898. Creator: Félix Vallotton
Five O'Clock, plate seven from Intimacies, 1898

Extreme Measure, plate six from Intimacies, 1898. Creator: Félix Vallotton
Extreme Measure, plate six from Intimacies, 1898

Money, plate five from Intimacies, 1898. Creator: Félix Vallotton
Money, plate five from Intimacies, 1898

The Fine Pin, plate three from Intimacies, 1898. Creator: Félix Vallotton
The Fine Pin, plate three from Intimacies, 1898

The Triumph, plate two from Intimacies, 1898. Creator: Félix Vallotton
The Triumph, plate two from Intimacies, 1898

The Lie, plate one from Intimacies, 1897. Creator: Félix Vallotton
The Lie, plate one from Intimacies, 1897

Cancellation sheet, fragments of ten woodblocks from Intimacies, 1898. Creator: Félix Vallotton
Cancellation sheet, fragments of ten woodblocks from Intimacies, 1898

Red fox (Vulpes vulpes) dog interacting with a vixen in an urban garden. North London, UK. June

Black-necked stilts (Himantopus mexicanus) pair performing post-copulatory display (as copulation ends, the male slides off the female leaving his wings draped over her)

Head portrait of black Andalusian stallion and mare meeting for the first time in southern Spain, Europe

African Lion (Panthera leo) cub reaches for a moment of intimacy with its father, Northern Tuli Game Reserve, Botswana

Love's Whispers, 1896 (oil on canvas)
MAN370305 Love's Whispers, 1896 (oil on canvas) by Davies, Norman Prescott (1862-1915); 45.8x45.8 cm; Manchester Art Gallery, UK; © Manchester Art Gallery

Evening Conversation, 1910 (oil on canvas)
BAL153689 Evening Conversation, 1910 (oil on canvas) by Kalinitchenko, Jakoff Jakovlevitch (1869-1938); 68x51 cm; Art Museum of Ryasan

Couple, Dogon Culture, from Mali (wood)
HSC193959 Couple, Dogon Culture, from Mali (wood) by African School; height:15.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Heini Schneebeli

Woman at her Toilet, 1655-60 (oil on panel)
3545930 Woman at her Toilet, 1655-60 (oil on panel) by Steen, Jan Havicksz. (1625/26-79); 37x27.5 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, The Netherlands

The Ill-matched Pair, 1566 (oil on wood)
3588384 The Ill-matched Pair, 1566 (oil on wood) by Massys or Metsys, Jan (1509-75); 97x134 cm; National Museum, Stockholm, Sweden

A Merry Company (oil on panel)
3930819 A Merry Company (oil on panel) by Massys or Metsys, Jan (1509-75); 91x128 cm; National Museum, Stockholm, Sweden

Dejeuner Intime, (oil on canvas)
991071 Dejeuner Intime, (oil on canvas) by Icart, Louis (1888-1950); 46x55.5c cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Dejeuner Intime. Louis Icart (1888-1950). Oil on canvas. 46 x 55.5cm

Interior from Paris, 1882 (oil on canvas)
OVR394307 Interior from Paris, 1882 (oil on canvas) by Kolstoe, Fredrik (1860-1945); 94x72 cm; Nasjonalgalleriet, Oslo, Norway; Photo © O. Vaering

Parting of Lovers: Courtesan and Her Lover, ca. 1800. Creator: Kitagawa Utamaro
Parting of Lovers: Courtesan and Her Lover, ca. 1800

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"Exploring the Depths of Intimacy: A Journey through Art and Nature" Immerse yourself in a captivating landscape, where the enchanting allure of wood whispers untold secrets. In this mystical setting, Diana gracefully offers a hare to a nymph, symbolizing an intimate connection with nature's wonders. As we delve deeper into the canvas, Silenus and Ceres take center stage. Their presence reminds us that intimacy extends beyond human relationships; it encompasses our profound bond with the earth and its bountiful offerings. Shifting gears to another era, we encounter a 16th-century masterpiece depicting Virgin and Child. The tender embrace between mother and infant exudes an unparalleled sense of closeness, reminding us of the purest form found within familial love. In stark contrast, a young woman stands before her mirror in black-and-white elegance. Her vulnerability captured in this moment invites us to reflect on our own self-intimacy – embracing our flaws while celebrating our unique beauty. The Blind Girl transports us to 1856 when John Everett Millais immortalized innocence amidst darkness. Through delicate brushstrokes, he reveals how trust can foster deep connections even without sight – highlighting that true intimacy transcends physical boundaries. Journeying across continents brings us to Kingston, Jamaica – where a young couple stands united on a footbridge. Against the backdrop of Caribbean splendor, their intertwined hands speak volumes about shared dreams and unbreakable bonds forged by love's tender touch. A glimpse into Dante Gabriel Rossetti's creative process unfolds as we witness his Study for The Blessed Damozel. Graphite strokes delicately sketch out longing gazes and whispered promises - capturing fleeting moments of ethereal intimacy suspended in time. Nature unveils its own dance of affection as Black-necked stilts perform their post-copulatory display. Through elegant movements and synchronized gestures, they demonstrate how passion intertwines with tenderness, creating a symphony of intimacy.