Lesbian Collection (page 5)

The Kiss, 1900 (oil on canvas)
MIB120361 The Kiss, 1900 (oil on canvas) by Granie, Joseph (1866-1915); 75x90 cm; Private Collection; eWhitford Fine Art, London, UK; French, out of copyright

Ladies feasting, from the Small Clive Album
STC153504 Ladies feasting, from the Small Clive Album by Mughal School; Victoria & Albert Museum, London, UK; The Stapleton Collection; Indian, out of copyright

Female lovers in the country (b / w photo)
3093536 Female lovers in the country (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Female lovers in the country)

Two queens sharing a drink, from Lovers embrace in an alcove, c
874532 Two queens sharing a drink, from Lovers embrace in an alcove, c.1780 (opaque w/c & gold on paper) by Indian School, (18th century); 22 x18.5 cm; San Diego Museum of Art

Rosa Bonheur at 63 Years Old, 1889 (b / w photo)
498412 Rosa Bonheur at 63 Years Old, 1889 (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hommage to Mlle A.E. Klumpke)

Ladies in a Sailing Boat
GG37804 Ladies in a Sailing Boat by Cayron, Jules (1868-1940); Private Collection; Photo eGavin Graham Gallery, London, UK; French, out of copyright

Two Women in a Bed disturbed by a Cat (oil on board)
RAF227489 Two Women in a Bed disturbed by a Cat (oil on board) by Roehn, Jean Alphonse (1799-1864); 54.5x67.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eRafael Valls Gallery, London, UK; French, out of copyright

Harriet Hosmer (1830-1908) with her sculpture Fountain of the Sirens
SLS251141 Harriet Hosmer (1830-1908) with her sculpture Fountain of the Sirens, 1861 (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Schlesinger Library, Radcliffe Institute

Two Women (pastel)
PWI82834 Two Women (pastel) by Degas, Edgar (1834-1917); Private Collection; ePeter Willi; French, out of copyright

Little Young Gentlemen, illustration from L Assiette au Beurre
CHT200695 Little Young Gentlemen, illustration from L Assiette au Beurre, 1909 (colour litho) by Vadasz, Miklos (1884-1927); Bibliotheque Historique de la Ville de Paris, Paris

Miniature of Anne Lister of Shibden Hall (w / c on paper)
5905678 Miniature of Anne Lister of Shibden Hall (w/c on paper) by English School, (19th century); Calderdale Museums Service, West Yorkshire, UK; (add.info.: Anne Lister (1791-1840) was a diarist

Pendant: Miss Edith Emma Cooper (1862-1913) 1901 (gold, enamel, pearl & w / c)
3085332 Pendant: Miss Edith Emma Cooper (1862-1913) 1901 (gold, enamel, pearl & w/c) by Ricketts, Charles (1866-1931); 10.1x5.1 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge

Two Female Nudes (oil on paper on canvas)
Ma199974 Two Female Nudes (oil on paper on canvas) by Etty, William (1787-1849); 35.5x35.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eThe Ms Gallery, London; English, out of copyright

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Birmingham Pride, 25th May 1997. Birmingham Pride is a weekend-long LGBT, festival held annually in the Gay Village, Hurst Street, Birmingham, England, over the Spring Bank Holiday weekend

Sappho (Sapho), 1871. Creator: Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot
Sappho (Sapho), 1871

Seated Clowness (La Clownesse assise), 1896. Creator: Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec
Seated Clowness (La Clownesse assise), 1896

Scene with Misericordia and Veritas in a Circle at Center, 1580-1600

Jupiter and Callisto, 1537-40. Creator: Pierre Milan
Jupiter and Callisto, 1537-40

Christabel, 1866. Creator: Julia Margaret Cameron
Christabel, 1866. Coleridges unfinished poem " Christabel" (1816) tells the story of a young woman debased by sorcery

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England, London, Gay Pride parade, Pall Mall, 1979, 30 June, demonstrators, peaceful protest. Ford Transit carnival float

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England, London, Gay Pride parade, Pall Mall, 1979, 30 June, banners, balloons, demonstrators, peaceful protest

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GREECE, North East Aegean, Lesvos Island, Eresos, View of beach with people sunbathing and swimming just in front of the villages bars and restaurants

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England, London, Gay Pride Parade, Strand, 1979, June 30, beside South African High Commission, parade, banners, Metropolitan Police escort, pedestrains, Press photographer, Black policeman

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England, London, Gay Pride Parade, Piccadilly, Metropolitan Police escort, Ford Transit carnival float

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England, London, Gay Pride parade, Pall Mall, 1979, 30 June, demonstrators, peaceful protest, Ford Transit carnival float. Metroplitan police escort, banners, Press

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England, London, Gay Pride parade, Pall Mall, 1979, 30 June, demonstrators, peaceful protest, Ford Transit carnival float. Metroplitan police escort, banners, Press

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GREECE, North East Aegean, Lesvos Island, Eresos, Detail of a fossilized trees bark at Lesvoss ancient fossilized forest

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GREECE, North East Aegean, Lesvos Island, Eresos, Detail of a fossilized trees bark at Lesvoss ancient fossilized forest

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GREECE, North East Aegean, Lesvos Island, Eresos, Detail of a fossilized trees bark at Lesvoss ancient fossilized forest

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GREECE, North East Aegean, Lesvos Island, Mitilini, Fossilized tree at the ancient fossilized forest, shoot on a bright day under a blue sky

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GREECE, North East Aegean, Lesvos Island, Eresos, Fossilized tree at the ancient fossilized forest, shoot on a bright day under a blue sky

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GREECE, North East Aegean, Lesvos, Mitilini, View of main street Kountouriotou by the sea with its distinctive neo classical buildings

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GREECE, North East Aegean, Lesvos Island, Mitilini, harbour with the sea at the foreground and blue sky

Brides first look pre-wedding ceremony, Corona, California, United States of America, North America

Au Hanneton, c. 1898, (1946). Artist: Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec
Au Hanneton, c.1898, (1946). At the Hanneton ; a woman sitting alone at a table at Le Hanneton, one of several women-owned Parisian cafUs that catered for an almost exclusively female

L Indiscretion, 18th or 19th century (1905). Artist: Jean-Francois Janinet
L Indiscretion, 1905. From The Connoisseur magazine (March 1905)

Two Classical Greek Women in love"
Two Classical Greek Women " in love" - painting by Hermann Schneider Date: circa 1910

Radclyffe Hall and Lady Troubridge
Radclyffe Hall (1880 - 1943), English poet and author (on the right) with her partner Una, Lady Troubridge (1887 - 1963) at a party given by the publishers Heinemann Date: November 1935

SHAKESPEARE: MACBETH, 1845. American actors Edwin Forrest in the title role and Charlotte Saunders Cushman as Lady Macbeth at the Princess Theatre, London, in 1845: contemporary English line engraving

Sappho Portrait Ancient Greece Greek Lyric Poet
Sappho, c. 630 - 612 BC to c. 570 BC. Ancient Greek lyric poet. Debate as to the focus of Sappho's sexuality continues amongst scholars to this day

France, Vienne, painting of Female Companions of Sappho
Antoine-Christian Zacharie called Tony Zac (1819-1899), Female Companions of Sappho, ca. 1868

Vrede (PEACE) Words on LGBT Flag Outside a Church, Hague, Netherlands

Sappho, illustration from World Noted Women by Mary Cowden Clarke, 1858
KW259815 Sappho, illustration from World Noted Women by Mary Cowden Clarke, 1858 (engraving) by Staal, Pierre Gustave Eugene (Gustave) (1817-82) (after); Private Collection; Ken Welsh; French

ROSA BONHEUR (1822-1899). French painter. Original carte-de-visite photograph

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"Exploring the Depths of Love: A Captivating Journey into Lesbian History and Art" Delve into a world where boundaries are shattered, desires embraced, and love knows no limits. From the intriguing "Naughty Nuns" to the groundbreaking "Lesbians Kiss 1908, " history whispers tales of forbidden passion. Intriguingly captured by Gustave Courbet in "Le Sommeil, 1866, " lesbian love finds its place among timeless masterpieces. Step back in time as we witness a rather jolly scene from a vibrant lesbian bar or dance hall, painted with vivid strokes that celebrate freedom and authenticity. Transporting us to an intimate backstage moment at Paris Revue in France, we catch a glimpse of hidden connections that defy societal norms. The critically acclaimed film "Carol (2015)" further immerses us in a tale of forbidden love that challenges conventions and tugs at our hearts. Nature herself becomes an accomplice as Callisto And Artemis intertwine their destinies amidst lush landscapes. Nude bathers on the beach bask in both sunlight and liberation, embracing their bodies and desires without shame or judgment. Dorothy Violet Wellesley, Duchess of Wellington stands tall as an icon who fearlessly lived her truth during times when being true to oneself was met with adversity. Her legacy echoes through generations, inspiring others to embrace their own identities unapologetically. As we reflect upon these captivating glimpses into lesbian history and artistry, let us celebrate the resilience of those who dared to love outside society's constraints. Their stories remind us that love is boundless; it transcends gender labels and flourishes even against all odds. So let us honor these brave souls who paved the way for acceptance while cherishing every stolen kiss shared between two women throughout time – for they have left an indelible mark on our collective journey towards inclusivity and understanding.