Lover Collection (#2)

The Story of Theseus, mid-15th century. Artist: Master of the Cassoni
The Story of Theseus, mid-15th century. Theseus lands on Crete from Athens and sets out to kill the Minotaur, the bull-headed monster which King Minos has had imprisoned in the labyrinth built by

Sand, George, pseudonym of Aurore Dupin (Paris, 1804-Nohant, 1876). French novelist
George Sand, pseudonym of Aurore Dupin (Paris, 1804-Nohant, 1876). French novelist. Colored engraving

CROQUET PLAYERS, c1870. Croquet. A pair of distracted croquet players on an American lithograph sheet music cover, c1870

Humanity and the universe, artwork. Titled A Far Sunset, this artwork shows a silhouetted human couple standing in a shallow sea with mist rising from the surface

ROMANCE OF THE ROSE. Love Speaks to the Lover. Manuscript illumination, French, 1487-1495

Silent Film Still: Couples

Tearful paper moon sees lover fall from sky
A tearful paper moon sees a womans lover fall from sky as the end of his crescent form breaks off

The Forest Lovers / Hewlet
A medieval Knight, with his young lover, gets down on one knee

Ophelia, 1894 (oil on canvas)
CH35175 Ophelia, 1894 (oil on canvas) by Waterhouse, John William (1849-1917); 124.4x73.6 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

Waiting, 1854 (oil on panel)
BIR108328 Waiting, 1854 (oil on panel) by Millais, John Everett (1829-96); 32.4x24.8 cm; Birmingham Museums and Art Gallery; English, out of copyright

Harmony before Matrimony, published 1805 (coloured engraving)
STC252078 Harmony before Matrimony, published 1805 (coloured engraving) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Patsy Cornwallis-West, Irish born aristocrat and mistress of King Edward VII (b / w photo)
6015459 Patsy Cornwallis-West, Irish born aristocrat and mistress of King Edward VII (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Picnic
XKL63276 The Picnic by Serrure, Auguste (1825-1903); Private Collection; Photo eBerko Fine Paintings, Knokke-Heist, Belgium; Belgian, out of copyright

A Sunset or Landscape with Argus Guarding Io (oil on canvas)
HLK151704 A Sunset or Landscape with Argus Guarding Io (oil on canvas) by Claude Lorrain (Claude Gellee) (1600-82); 101x126.5 cm; By kind permission of the Earl of Leicester

The Lovers Dream, 1795 (coloured engraving)
2632298 The Lovers Dream, 1795 (coloured engraving) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College

The Chamber Idyll, 1831. Creator: Edward Calvert
The Chamber Idyll, 1831

The Musical Pair in the Hammock. Artist: American Stereoscopic Company
The Musical Pair in the Hammock. Stereoscopic card detail

The loved one far away
Dutch girl sitting on the end of a jetty thinking of her lover. Artist: Ethel Parkinson Date: 1915

Teresa, Contessa Guiccioli (engraving)
XJF373262 Teresa, Contessa Guiccioli (engraving) by Chalon, Alfred-Edward (1780-1860) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Teresa)

Skating Lovers (aquatint)
BAL23123 Skating Lovers (aquatint) by Buck, Adam (1759-1833); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

SONG SHEET COVER, 1919. Let the Rest of the World Go By
SONG SHEET COVER, 1919. " Let the Rest of the World Go By"

Portrait of Agnes Sorel (oil on panel)
XIR169400 Portrait of Agnes Sorel (oil on panel) by French School, (16th century); 61x53 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Angers

An advertisement for Wallach Brothers clothier of New York City featuring two golfers. From an American magazine, 1916
WALLACH BROS. 1916. An advertisement for Wallach Brothers clothier of New York City featuring two golfers. From an American magazine, 1916

LEAVE-TAKING, 1872. Adios. Wood engraving, 1872, after Haynes Williams

Lady Blessingtons Tomb
The pyramid-shaped tomb of Marguerite, countess of Blessington, Irish writer, photographed by her lover, the count d Orsay. Date: 1849

I could do with a new photograph of you girlie
Bonzo outside his tent with a photograph of his girl covered in kisses. Date: circa 1940

BICYCLING, c1898. American magazine advertisement for Browns shoe dressing, c1898

Queen of the Gipsies
Margaret Finch, Queen of the Gipsies at Norwood, in south London with two pet dogs - one is smaller than a tankard!!

Beauty / Beast (Boyle 2)
Beauty discovers that love is the magic that makes all things fair - her love transforms the Beast into a handsome lover

Whittington (Benoist)
SIR RICHARD (DICK) WHITTINGTON Merchant, Lord Mayor of London and cat-lover

Danae, 1891 (oil on canvas)
XIR168139 Danae, 1891 (oil on canvas) by Chantron, Alexandre-Jacques (1842-1918); Musee des Beaux-Arts, Rennes, France; (add.info)

Filippo Lippi and Lucrezia Buti, 1870 (oil on canvas)
8620199 Filippo Lippi and Lucrezia Buti, 1870 (oil on canvas) by Scherer, Emilio (1845-1924); Stuard gallery, Parma, Italy; (add.info.: Filippo Lippi e Lucrezia Buti, 1870, Emilio Scherer)

Dyptich, so called Queriniano, 5th century AD (ivory)
8620164 Dyptich, so called Queriniano, 5th century AD (ivory) by Italian School, (5th century); Museo di Santa Giulia, Museo della citta, Brescia, Italy; (add.info.: Dyptich, so called Queriniano)

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Apelles paints Campaspe's portrait, lover of Alexander the Great, second half of the 17th century (oil on canvas)
8620193 Apelles paints Campaspe's portrait, lover of Alexander the Great, second half of the 17th century (oil on canvas) by Preti, Mattia (Il Calabrese) (1613-99); Stuard gallery, Parma

Satyr and hermaphrodite, 1-50 AD (fresco)
6384234 Satyr and hermaphrodite, 1-50 AD (fresco) by Roman (1st century AD); Museo Archeologico Nazionale, Naples, Campania, Italy; (add.info.: Satyr and hermaphrodite, 1-50 AD, painting)

Venus and Mars, c.1566-68 (oil on plaster transferred to canvas)
8620062 Venus and Mars, c.1566-68 (oil on plaster transferred to canvas) by Bertoia, Jacopo Ianguidi (1544-c.1573); Galleria Nazionale (Complesso Monumentale della Pilotta), Parma, Emilia-Romagna

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The Old Old Story (colour litho)
8634548 The Old Old Story (colour litho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Old Old Story)

Dyptich, so called Queriniano, 5th century AD (ivory)
8620161 Dyptich, so called Queriniano, 5th century AD (ivory) by Italian School, (5th century); Museo di Santa Giulia, Museo della citta, Brescia, Italy; (add.info.: Dyptich,so called Queriniano)

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

The Kiss, 1816. Creator: Theodore Gericault
The Kiss, 1816.

The Duke of Orleans showing his Lover, 1825. Creator: Eugene Delacroix
The Duke of Orleans showing his Lover, 1825. A passage in the Histoire des ducs de Borgogne by Barante describes how the Duke of Orleans displayed the naked body of his lover Mariette d'Enghien

Bacchus And Ariadne, 1894. Creator: Jules Dalou
Bacchus And Ariadne, 1894. The princess Ariadne fell asleep on a beach after being abandoned by the hero Theseus. Bacchus, the god of wine, found her and fell instantly in love with her

"Allhallows Eve", designed by J.T. Lucas, 1865. Creator: Unknown
"Allhallows Eve", designed by J.T. Lucas, 1865. Engraving of a drawing. 'The last night of October, the vigil of All Saints' Day, was believed, in Scotland especially

Scene From "Arrah-Na-Pogue", at the Princess's Theatre, 1865. Creator: Unknown
Scene From "Arrah-Na-Pogue", at the Princess's Theatre, 1865. London stage production. 'The beautiful scene which we have selected for one of our Illustrations will be recognised

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"Lover: A Journey Through Time and Art" Step into the world of passion, desire, and romance as we explore the captivating theme of "lover" through various art forms. From Edvard Munch's iconic masterpiece "The Kiss, " where love is immortalized in a tender embrace, to the intricate illustrations of Kama Sutra that unveil the secrets of pleasure from centuries past. Dive into the sultry rhythms of Tango, an Argentinean dance that ignites fiery connections between partners on the dance floor. Feel your heart race as you encounter Tarot Card 6 - L'Amoureux (The Lover or Lovers), symbolizing choices and intense emotions intertwined with love's enigmatic nature. Witness Gustave Courbet's mesmerizing painting "Le Sommeil, " capturing an intimate moment shared by lovers lost in dreams. Leonardo da Vinci's portrait of Cecilia Gallerani, Lady with an Ermine, exudes elegance and mystery while hinting at a hidden connection between artist and subject. Marvel at Marcel Vertes' watercolor depiction of Tango, which captures both sensuality and grace in vibrant hues. Explore Indian miniature paintings from different eras like Pahari Sikh School or Bahsoli school showcasing scenes from Kama Sutra – a testament to ancient wisdom on love and intimacy. Transport yourself to sun-kissed beaches through The Sun Bathers' oil painting by unknown artist in 1927 or gaze upon Star and Stargazer 1926 artwork that invites contemplation about celestial desires. In this journey across time and artistry, let these masterpieces remind us that love transcends boundaries – be it cultural traditions depicted in Indian miniatures or universal longings captured by artists worldwide. Let these glimpses into passionate moments inspire us to cherish our own connections with those who hold our hearts dear.