Love Letter Collection

The Love Letter, 1570. Creator: Francois Clouet
The Love Letter, 1570.

French postcard with floral elements, 1900
3665698 French postcard with floral elements, 1900 by French School, (20th century); (add.info.: French postcard with floral elements 1900.); Universal History Archive/UIG

A woman writing a letter at a bureau in the 19th century, from The Strand Magazine, Vol I January to June, 1891
3432526 A woman writing a letter at a bureau in the 19th century, from The Strand Magazine, Vol I January to June, 1891; Private Collection; (add.info)

"The Note and the Nosegay", by W. F. Yeames, in the Winter Exhibition, Pall-Mall, 1864. Creator: W Thomas
"The Note and the Nosegay", by W. F. Yeames, in the Winter Exhibition, Pall-Mall, 1864. Engraving of a painting....this artist's study...is noticeably different in its treatment

Love Letter
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Love letter, 1848. Creator: Waldmüller, Ferdinand Georg (1793-1865)
Love letter, 1848. Private Collection

The Love Letter, c.1669-c.1670. Creator: Jan Vermeer
The Love Letter, c.1669-c.1670. Other Title(s): The Love Letter

Love Note, 1838. Creator: Johannes Hendrik van West
Love Note, 1838

The Love Letter, 1808. Creator: Willem Bartel van der Kooi
The Love Letter, 1808

Jeune femme lisant une lettre, d'après Raoux. Creator: Unknown
Jeune femme lisant une lettre, d'apres Raoux

L'Arrivée du Courrier. Creator: Jacques Firmin Beauvarlet
L'Arrivee du Courrier

Le Départ du Courrier. Creator: Jacques Firmin Beauvarlet
Le Depart du Courrier

Furtive message (Messaggio furtivo), 1870-71. Creator: Luigi Crosio
Furtive message (Messaggio furtivo), 1870-71

The Love Letter, 1750. Creator: Francois Boucher
The Love Letter, 1750

Le Bain (the Bath), 1774. Creator: Antoine Louis Romanet
Le Bain (the Bath), 1774

A Woman Sweeping up Her Love Letters, 1725-1770. 1725-1770. Creator: Suzuki Harunobu
A Woman Sweeping up Her Love Letters, 1725-1770

Traditional Japanese Woodblock female by window
Utagawa Toyokuni, a pupil of Utagawa Toyoharu, was a pre-eminent designer of actor prints from the mid 1790s until his death

Lettre Premiere, from Les Liaisons Dangereuses by Pierre Chodlerlos de Laclos (1741-1803), pub. 1934 (pochoir print)
3025979 Lettre Premiere, from Les Liaisons Dangereuses by Pierre Chodlerlos de Laclos (1741-1803), pub. 1934 (pochoir print) by Barbier

The Oiran Hanagiku Reading a Love Letter While Standing, ca. 1769. Creator: Ippitsusai Buncho
The Oiran Hanagiku Reading a Love Letter While Standing, ca. 1769

Lettre LXXXVIII, Cecile Volanges au Vicomte de Valmont, from Les Liaisons Dangereuses by Pierre Chodlerlos de Laclos
3025969 Lettre LXXXVIII, Cecile Volanges au Vicomte de Valmont, from Les Liaisons Dangereuses by Pierre Chodlerlos de Laclos (1741-1803), pub

Autograph letter to Lady Hamilton, n. p. [Foudroyant at sea], 1800 (pen & ink on paper)
5954307 Autograph letter to Lady Hamilton, n.p. [Foudroyant at sea], 1800 (pen & ink on paper) by Nelson, Horatio (1758-1805); Private Collection; (add.info)

La Vertu Irresolue, engraved by Louis Dennel (1741-86) (engraving)
1202216 La Vertu Irresolue, engraved by Louis Dennel (1741-86) (engraving) by Vigee-Lebrun, Elisabeth Louise (1755-1842) (after); 39x26 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images

Irresolute Virtue (oil on canvas)
490412 Irresolute Virtue (oil on canvas) by Vigee-Lebrun, Elisabeth Louise (1755-1842); 48.5x39 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: La Vertu Irresolue); Photo © Christies Images

"Gazette du Bon Ton", costume plate from the "N en Dites Rien"
SC12088 " Gazette du Bon Ton", costume plate from the " N en Dites Rien", a lady standing on a balcony receiving a letter, 1913 by Barbier

Recalling the Past, 1888 (w / c on paper)
STC206800 Recalling the Past, 1888 (w/c on paper) by Smith, Carlton Alfred (1853-1946); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection

Illustration for Fetes Galantes by Paul Verlaine (1844-96) 1928 (pochoir print)
STC226946 Illustration for Fetes Galantes by Paul Verlaine (1844-96) 1928 (pochoir print) by Barbier, Georges (1882-1932); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection

The Love Letter, 1889 (oil on panel)
989375 The Love Letter, 1889 (oil on panel) by Rickelt, Carl (19th Century); 50.2x39.1 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Love Letter. Carl Rickelt (19th Century). Oil on panel

A Young Beauty (oil on canvas)
MIG93203 A Young Beauty (oil on canvas) by Kraszewska, Otolia (b.1859); 66x90.1 cm; Private Collection; Courtesy of Manya Igel Fine Arts, London

Chizuka no Fumi no Bosetsu (The Evening Snow of a Thousand Bundles of Love-Letters)... c
Chizuka no Fumi no Bosetsu (The Evening Snow of a Thousand Bundles of Love-Letters), the Lovers Ohatsu and Tokubei, from the series " Sugata Hakkei (Eight Views of Lovers)", c. 1772

Young Man Walks in as Two Courtesans Read Love Letter, c. 1772 / 74. Creator: Shiba Kokan
Young Man Walks in as Two Courtesans Read Love Letter, c. 1772/74

The Love Letter, 1765. Creator: Suzuki Harunobu
The Love Letter, 1765

Belle Epoque - The Interrupted Letter 1890
Vintage photogravure engraving of a young french woman writing a love letter. Les Saisons: Le Panorama 1890

Carrier Pigeon, 19th century
Love Letter sent by carrier pigeon, engraved and published for the ladys book, January 1860

Valentines postcard (XXXL)
Valentines postcard

Love Letter sepia toned
" Love letter.From the original by H.Richter and engraved byC.Rolls, published by Fisher & Son in 1832Restored by Pictore.( Sepia toned)Valentines:"

The love letter
The love lettrer engraved by Charles Rolls (1875) from a painting by H.Richter.Adobe RGB.Restored by Pictore.Valentines:

Love Letter (Kesobumi), 2193. late 19th-early 20th century. Creator: Kajita Hanko
Love Letter (Kesobumi), 2193. late 19th-early 20th century

Hawker of Love Letters, 19th century. Creator: Kubo Shunman
Hawker of Love Letters, 19th century

The Postman (oil on canvas)
AKV406789 The Postman (oil on canvas) by Spitzweg, Carl (1808-85); Private Collection; (add.info.: Der Briefbote; ); eAckermann Kunstverlag; German, out of copyright

The Welcome News, engraved by L. Marin, pub. By Vivares, London, c
STC444550 The Welcome News, engraved by L. Marin, pub. By Vivares, London, c.1770-80 (coloured engraving) by Le Prince, Jean-Baptiste (1734-81); Private Collection; (add.info)

Considering a Reply, c. 1860 (oil on panel)
Ma312775 Considering a Reply, c.1860 (oil on panel) by Leslie, George Dunlop (1835-1921); 25.4x20.3 cm; Private Collection; Photo eThe Ms Gallery, London; English, out of copyright

A Letter from Edwin (oil on canvas)
Ma288065 A Letter from Edwin (oil on canvas) by Morgan, John (1823-86); 35.6x45.7 cm; Private Collection; Photo eThe Ms Gallery, London; English, out of copyright

Inattention, 1808 (w / c, pen & ink, sponging and pencil on paper)
XYC223183 Inattention, 1808 (w/c, pen & ink, sponging and pencil on paper) by Heaphy, Thomas (1775-1835); 64.5x50.2 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection, USA; English

Letter to Josephine de Beauharnais, 1795-6 (pen & ink on paper) (see also 700245-6)
700247 Letter to Josephine de Beauharnais, 1795-6 (pen & ink on paper) (see also 700245-6) by Bonaparte, Napoleon (1769-1821); Private Collection; (add.info)

Der Liebesbrief, 1875 (oil on panel)
3551559 Der Liebesbrief, 1875 (oil on panel) by Makart, Hans (1840-84); 144.5 x 111 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; German, out of copyright

Loves Messenger (engraving)
6016558 Loves Messenger (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Loves Messenger. Illustration for The Illustrated Sporting and Dramatic News)

The Valentine Letter
BAL56381 The Valentine Letter by Willems, Florent (1823-1905); Josef Mensing Gallery, Hamm-Rhynern, Germany; Belgian, out of copyright

Palpitation, 1844 (oil on canvas)
STC60148 Palpitation, 1844 (oil on canvas) by Cope, Charles West (1811-90); Victoria & Albert Museum, London, UK; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

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"Love Letters Through Time: A Glimpse into the Intimate Expressions of Affection" In a world where emotions transcend time, love letters have served as timeless testaments to the depth of human connection. From Francois Boucher's enchanting masterpiece "The Love Letter" to Suzuki Harunobu's delicate portrayal of "A Woman Sweeping up Her Love Letters, " these artistic creations capture the essence of heartfelt communication. Dating back to the second half of the 16th century, an anonymous French Master painted "A Love Letter (Procuress), " revealing clandestine desires and secret rendezvous. Meanwhile, Jean-Baptiste Santerre's captivating painting "Girl with a Candle" hints at stolen moments illuminated by flickering light, perhaps fueled by passionate correspondence. Pierre Chodlerlos de Laclos' renowned novel Les Liaisons Dangereuses comes alive through pochoir prints like "Lettre Premiere" and "Lettre LXXXVIII. " These visual representations transport us to an era where forbidden love was exchanged through ink-stained parchment. Even historical figures such as Lady Hamilton and Henry VIII were not immune to penning their amorous thoughts. An autograph letter from Lady Hamilton aboard Foudroyant in 1800 reveals her longing for affection amidst turbulent seas. And a facsimile of Henry VIII's letter to Anne Boleyn dated 1527 reminds us that even powerful monarchs succumbed to vulnerability when expressing their devotion. Beyond art and literature, photographs offer glimpses into intimate moments captured on film. The image of a pretty half-dressed girl reading a letter evokes curiosity about its contents while another photo portrays a pretty girl smoking, leaving us wondering if she awaits news from her beloved. Engravings like Louis Dennel's "La Vertu Irresolue" depict scenes shrouded in mystery—a reminder that love letters often held secrets, desires, and the power to change lives.