Lover Collection (page 69)

Samuel Lover (1797-1868)
Engraved portrait of Samuel Lover (1797-1868), the Irish novelist, artist and musician, pictured c.1868

Apollo and the Sibyl
Apollo promises his lover Sibyl she may live as many years as she can hold grains of sand; she becomes very aged, no more than a voice - the oracular Sibyl of Cuma

Her Brave Dragoon
A young woman steps up onto a chair in her living room to kiss the portrait of her soldier lover hanging on the wall

Phil. Christ. Konigsmark
PHILIP CHRISTOPH KONIGSMARK Swedish soldier, lover of Sophia Dorothea, wife of George I, king of England

Lord Byron Scrap
GEORGE GORDON, LORD BYRON English Romantic poet, as a Victorian scrap

Constitution
Hold ! I sign ! - Christina, regent for her daughter, queen Isabela, is persuaded to sign a constitution when soldiers threaten to shoot her lover Munos

Clytie a Sunflower
When the sea-nymph Clytie is deserted by her lover the sun- god Apollo, she is changed into a sunflower, her face turned towards him as he crosses the heavens daily

Green Morning Dress 1823
A lady holds a miniature of her lover. Her green dress has 2 rouleau round the hem and a white vandyked ruff. Her lace cap, adorned with flowers, ties with a pink ribbon

Wilde / Nightingale / Cupid
His lips are sweet as honey. - the Nightingales vision of the True Lover

Delphinus and Aquila constellations. Illustrated card from a 19th century astronomical teaching aid called Uranias Mirror, after the Greek muse of astronomy. There are 32 cards in total

Abelard / Heloise / Tomb
ABELARD AND HELOISE Monument to the unfortunate lovers in Pere La Chaise Cemetery, Paris Date: 1079-1142; 1101-1164

Waving Tearful Farewell
A young lady waves a sad farewell to her soldier lover as he returns to the front - for this is 1915, and World War One is taking its toll

Pacini / Saffo / Liebig 3
Saffo, maddened with grief when her lover Faone marries Climene, destroys Apollos altar, an act she will soon regret

Meyerbeer / Prophete / L5
Act Five Scene 6 : when his followers address Jean as their Prophet, Berthe learns her lover and the prophet are one and the same and plunges a dagger into her heart

Dinner with a Dog C1815
A lady of the French aristocracy - thought to be la princesse de Vaudemont - dines en tete-a-tete with her dog, to whom she is offering a leg of chicken

Giuseppina Grassini
GIUSEPPINA GRASSINI An opera singer, and the lover to two of the most famous men of her age, Napoleon Bonaparte and the Duke of Wellington

Rama Spurns Demon Lover
RAMA, the seventh avatar of Vishnu, is tempted by Shurpanakha, a Rakshasa (demon) but he spurns her, for which she will seek revenge

Deserted Village / Betray
A young girl, betrayed by her lover, is discussed by two older women

Simonetta Vespucci
SIMONETTA VESPUCCI An noted Florentine beauty and lover of Giuliano de Medici Died tragically young at age 23

Previewing a Lover
A Spanish girl breaks a raw egg into a glass of water on St Johns Eve : the shape it makes tells her what kind of lover she will have

Monsters Embrace
Love-bite ? or is he drinking her blood ? The line between demon lover and vampire is a narrow one

Sophonisba - 2
Numidian daughter of Hasdrubal and queen of Syphax, king of the Masaesylii, renounces him and takes poison sent by her lover Massinissa, to avoid capture by the Romans. 2 of 2

Sophonisba -1
Numidian daughter of Hasdrubal and queen of Syphax, king of the Masaesylii, renounces him and takes poison sent by her lover Massinissa, to avoid capture by the Romans. 1 of 2

Hat with Apples 1909
A young woman, in corset, chemise & stockings, secures her new hat - an enormous concoction with a wide brim & trimmed with 4 apples, with a large hat-pin

Mermaid and Lover
The mermaid falls in love with the King

CORSET C. 1780
L essai du corset - A Frenchwoman in her boudoir is fitted with a corset by a staymaker. Her lover looks on

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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.