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Languorous Collection

"Languorous: A Captivating Journey through Love and Sensuality" Indulge in the language of kisses, where passion intertwines with desire

Background imageLanguorous Collection: Love / Language of Kisses

Love / Language of Kisses
The language of kisses: timid, frivolous, passionate, amorous, languorous, and - last but not least - voluptuous

Background imageLanguorous Collection: Princess Zainab Nazli Khanum (Nazili Hanum), 1875 (oil on canvas)

Princess Zainab Nazli Khanum (Nazili Hanum), 1875 (oil on canvas)
3610405 Princess Zainab Nazli Khanum (Nazili Hanum), 1875 (oil on canvas) by Jerichau-Baumann, Elisabeth Maria Anna (1819-1881); 132x170 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageLanguorous Collection: Reclining female nude, 1862 (oil on canvas)

Reclining female nude, 1862 (oil on canvas)
3032310 Reclining female nude, 1862 (oil on canvas) by Courbet, Gustave (1819-77); 74.9x97.1 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Femme nue couchee ); Photo © Christies Images

Background imageLanguorous Collection: Look thou not down but up, Illustration from Rabbi Ben Ezra by Robert Browning (colour litho)

Look thou not down but up, Illustration from Rabbi Ben Ezra by Robert Browning (colour litho)
IL370466 Look thou not down but up, Illustration from Rabbi Ben Ezra by Robert Browning (colour litho) by Partridge, Bernard John (1861-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageLanguorous Collection: Jupiter and Antiope (oil on canvas)

Jupiter and Antiope (oil on canvas)
3260176 Jupiter and Antiope (oil on canvas) by Poussin, Nicolas (1594-1665); 51.5x66.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: previously attr)

Background imageLanguorous Collection: The Nymph of Fontainbleau, 1554 (engraving on cream paper)

The Nymph of Fontainbleau, 1554 (engraving on cream paper)
3475027 The Nymph of Fontainbleau, 1554 (engraving on cream paper) by Milan, Pierre (c.1500-57); 52.2x32.9 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL

Background imageLanguorous Collection: The Song of Solomon, with lacquer by Jean Dunand (1877-1942), 1925 (morocco)

The Song of Solomon, with lacquer by Jean Dunand (1877-1942), 1925 (morocco)
CH438750 The Song of Solomon, with lacquer by Jean Dunand (1877-1942), 1925 (morocco) by Schmied, Francois-Louis (1873-1941) (after); 25x17 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageLanguorous Collection: Bancroft Gardens, Stratford-on-Avon (photo)

Bancroft Gardens, Stratford-on-Avon (photo)
727527 Bancroft Gardens, Stratford-on-Avon (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bancroft Gardens, Stratford-on-Avon)

Background imageLanguorous Collection: The Umpire, 1888 (oil on canvas)

The Umpire, 1888 (oil on canvas)
5938186 The Umpire, 1888 (oil on canvas) by Moore, Albert Joseph (1841-93); 45.1x18.2 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge, UK; eFitzwilliam Museum; English, out of copyright

Background imageLanguorous Collection: Red Rose and White, 1867 (chalk on paper)

Red Rose and White, 1867 (chalk on paper)
ALM403419 Red Rose and White, 1867 (chalk on paper) by Sandys, Anthony Frederick Augustus (1829-1904); 40.3x33.5 cm; Allen Memorial Art Museum, Oberlin College, Ohio, USA; (add.info.: Mary Jones)

Background imageLanguorous Collection: Portrait of a young woman with long hair, sensual

Portrait of a young woman with long hair, sensual



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"Languorous: A Captivating Journey through Love and Sensuality" Indulge in the language of kisses, where passion intertwines with desire. Princess Zainab Nazli Khanum's portrait from 1875 captures a moment frozen in time, her eyes speaking volumes about the depths of love. In contrast, a reclining female nude painted in 1862 invites us to explore the languid beauty of vulnerability. The artist skillfully portrays the curves and contours that evoke both sensuality and tranquility. "Look thou not down but up, " whispers an illustration from Rabbi Ben Ezra by Robert Browning. This colorful lithograph transports us to a world where desires are unleashed, urging us to embrace our innermost longings without hesitation. Jupiter and Antiope's passionate encounter depicted on canvas mesmerizes with its intensity. Their entangled bodies tell a tale of forbidden love, leaving no doubt about the power that desire holds over mortals and gods alike. The Nymph of Fontainebleau enchants with her delicate grace captured on cream paper in 1554. Her ethereal presence evokes an aura of mystery as she dances between reality and fantasy, inviting viewers into her realm of enchantment. "The Song of Solomon" adorned with Jean Dunand's exquisite lacquer work transports readers to a world where words become artistry themselves. The intricate designs caress each page like whispered promises, igniting passions within those who dare to read them. Bancroft Gardens in Stratford-on-Avon offers solace amidst nature's embrace—a sanctuary for lovers seeking respite from the chaos outside. Here, one can find serenity while basking in the gentle touch of sunlight filtering through leaves or stealing secret glances at their beloved. "The Umpire" stands tall on canvas from 1888—an embodiment of authority yet harboring secrets untold beneath his stoic facade. Behind closed doors lies a world of hidden desires, where boundaries blur and passions ignite.