Lover Collection (#3)

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

Tableau of Shakspeare characters, designed by John Gilbert, 1864. Creator: W Thomas
Tableau of Shakspeare characters, designed by John Gilbert, 1864. Illustration celebrating the tricentenary of Shakespeare's birth

The Shakspeare Commemoration at Stratford-On-Avon: scene from "Romeo And Juliet"..., 1864. Creator: Unknown
The Shakspeare Commemoration at Stratford-On-Avon: scene from "Romeo And Juliet", as performed in the Festival Pavilion, 1864

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The Italian poet Dante Alighieri (1265-1321) and Beatrice, represented in a lettrine " D "
FGL5475185 The Italian poet Dante Alighieri (1265-1321) and Beatrice, represented in a lettrine " D ". Chromolithography 1900 approximately.; Fototeca Gilardi

The love tree, ca 1850 (illustration)
7422852 The love tree, ca 1850 (illustration); (add.info.: Society. The love tree. Seduction between men and women in the 19th century. Imagery, Epinal (France), ca 1850.); © Archives Charmet

Lovers at a Balcony in Bavaria (postcard)
7377753 Lovers at a Balcony in Bavaria (postcard); (add.info.: wearing traditional costumes); © Arkivi UG All Rights Reserved

Lovers in traditional costumes, Bavaria (postcard)
7377743 Lovers in traditional costumes, Bavaria (postcard); © Arkivi UG All Rights Reserved

Cartoon depicting a couple enjoying a day of fishing, 19th century
5308692 Cartoon depicting a couple enjoying a day of fishing, 19th century; (add.info.: Cartoon depicting a couple enjoying a day of fishing)

Collegiate church ("Parochiekerk Sint-Walburga"). Interior. Tapestry. Verdure from Oudenaarde
7208870 Collegiate church ("Parochiekerk Sint-Walburga"). Interior. Tapestry. Verdure from Oudenaarde. Scene with lovers in a garden

After a 16th century woodcut by Peter Flotner entitled The Hazards of Love. Lovers in a garden
955329 After a 16th century woodcut by Peter Flotner entitled The Hazards of Love. Lovers in a garden. Amongst the symbology, Father Time with a snake wrapped around his leg

They prepare for the great event (colour litho)
8629524 They prepare for the great event (colour litho) by Ralph, Lester (1876 or 1877-1927); Private Collection; (add.info.: They prepare for the great event)

She wears his ring (colour litho)
8629522 She wears his ring (colour litho) by Ralph, Lester (1876 or 1877-1927); Private Collection; (add.info.: She wears his ring. Loose small print.); © Look and Learn

His future (colour litho)
8629516 His future (colour litho) by Ralph, Lester (1876 or 1877-1927); Private Collection; (add.info.: His future. Loose small print.); © Look and Learn

He takes her to the opera (colour litho)
8629521 He takes her to the opera (colour litho) by Ralph, Lester (1876 or 1877-1927); Private Collection; (add.info.: He takes her to the opera. Loose small print.); © Look and Learn

Shakespeare for the Young: Romeo and Juliet (colour litho)
8653209 Shakespeare for the Young: Romeo and Juliet (colour litho) by Sidney, Herbert (1858-1923) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Romeo and Juliet)

Pierrot and Pierrette (colour litho)
8656902 Pierrot and Pierrette (colour litho) by Browne, Tom (1872-1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pierrot and Pierrette. Two's company, three's none)

The first tiff (colour litho)
8656898 The first tiff (colour litho) by Browne, Tom (1872-1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: On their honeymoon - the first tiff. Couple after an argument)

Active service (colour litho)
8655794 Active service (colour litho) by Copping, Harold (1863-1932); Private Collection; (add.info.: Active service. Young woman knitting for her lover who is away on military service)

Two postcards fantasy the wife and a friend around 1900 (photo)
PCT4256520 Two postcards fantasy the wife and a friend around 1900 (photo); © Patrice Cartier. All rights reserved 2023

Gabrielle d'Estrees, c.1852 (litho)
FLO4571647 Gabrielle d'Estrees, c.1852 (litho); (add.info.: Gabrielle d'Estrees, Duchess of Beaufort and Verneuil, Marchioness of Monceaux, mistress of King Henri IV of France)

A woman in despair
3078021 A woman in despair; (add.info.: 19th Century depiction of a woman in despair as her husband discovers a cameo depicting her lover.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Two postcards around 1900, on the theme of the thermometer of love (photo)
PCT4256561 Two postcards around 1900, on the theme of the thermometer of love (photo); © Patrice Cartier. All rights reserved 2023

Marie Touchet, mistress to King Charles IX of France. Handcoloured lithograph by Dumand after a portrait in Roger de
FLO4571337 Marie Touchet, mistress to King Charles IX of France. Handcoloured lithograph by Dumand after a portrait in Roger de Gaignieres gallery portfolio IX 46 from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul

Romance, 1910 (Watercolour on silk)
7212832 Romance, 1910 (Watercolour on silk) by Rutherston, Albert Daniel (1881-1953); 54x72.4 cm; The Maas Gallery, London, UK; (add.info.: signed and dated [19]10.); Photo © The Maas Gallery

Collegiate church ("Parochiekerk Sint-Walburga"). Interior. Tapestry. Verdure from Oudenaarde
7209745 Collegiate church ("Parochiekerk Sint-Walburga"). Interior. Tapestry. Verdure from Oudenaarde. Scene with lovers in a garden

Engraving depicting a fashionable couple attending a play in London, 19th century
5309028 Engraving depicting a fashionable couple attending a play in London, 19th century; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a fashionable couple attending a play in London)

Do you, within your little hour of Grace, The waving Cypress in your Arms enlace
3086261 Do you, within your little hour of Grace, The waving Cypress in your Arms enlace, Before the Mother back into her arms Fold, and dissolve you in a last embrace

"When Grannmia saw her strange lover, she alone remained calm and courageous"
3533957 "When Grannmia saw her strange lover, she alone remained calm and courageous", illustration from the Italian fairytale The Serpent Prince

The Shepherd's Calendar, 1848
3480123 The Shepherd's Calendar, 1848; (add.info.: Lovers enjoying a secluded walk Illustration of May for John Clare's The Shepherd's Calendar'. 1848.); Universal History Archive/UIG

The Shepherd's Calendar, 1848
3480122 The Shepherd's Calendar, 1848; (add.info.: Lover bringing his sweetheart flowers. Illustration of April for John Clare The Shepherd's Calendar, 1848.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Triton and mermaid, 1895 (illustration)
8698403 Triton and mermaid, 1895 (illustration) by Klinger, Max (1857-1920); (add.info.: Paranormal. Mythology. Triton and Mermaid)

Engraving depicting a girl sitting on a stile waiting for her lover who is walking down a country lane, 19th century
5309100 Engraving depicting a girl sitting on a stile waiting for her lover who is walking down a country lane, 19th century; (add.info)

Study for Love Notes (oil on panel)
8683467 Study for Love Notes (oil on panel) by Muzzioli, Giovanni (1854-94); Assicoop-Unipol Collection, Modena, Emilia Romagna, Italy; (add.info.: "Study for Love Notes")

Man kissing a woman (chromolitho)
8635388 Man kissing a woman (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Man kissing a woman at an evening party)

Dante's Beatrice (engraving)
8631288 Dante's Beatrice (engraving) by Kiesel, Conrad (1846-1921); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dante's Beatrice. Illustration from Black and White)

Humorous cat postcard (colour litho)
8643374 Humorous cat postcard (colour litho) by Wain, Louis (1860-1939); Private Collection; (add.info.: Humorous cat postcard. Early 20th century.); Look and Learn / Valerie Jackson Harris Collection

Initials from a medieval illuminated manuscript (colour litho)
8626257 Initials from a medieval illuminated manuscript (colour litho) by Italian School, (13th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Initials from a medieval illuminated manuscript)

Well! Who's to be my affinity? (colour litho)
8656207 Well! Who's to be my affinity? (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Well! Who's to be my affinity? (Find the man)

Don't call on your best girl in the morning (colour litho)
8656213 Don't call on your best girl in the morning (colour litho) by Sarg, Tony (1880-1942); Private Collection; (add.info.: Don't call on your best girl in the morning)

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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.