Seduction Collection (#38)

Seduction Seducing Seductress Seducer Temptress
A Seduction. A man and a woman in a sensual situation. After a work by an unidentified late 17th century artist

The Broken Fan. A man is trying to seduce a lady. It looks like she has been warding him off with her fan, which is now broken

The Successful Fortune Hunter, Or Captain Shelalee Leading Miss Marrowfat To The Temple Of Hymen, After Thomas Rowlandson, 1802

"a Worthy Man Ushers A Young Woman Into His Office", After A Work By Felix Vallotton From crimes And
" a Worthy Man Ushers A Young Woman Into His Office", After A Work By Felix Vallotton From crimes And Punishments

19th Century Lovers In A Drawing Room. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte Vom Mittelalter Bis Zur Gegenwart By Eduard Fuchs, Published 1909

The Lovers, After A 16th Century Woodcut. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte Vom Mittelalter Bis Zur Gegenwart By Eduard Fuchs, Published 1909

Young French Lovers On A Swing
Dole, France c. 1906 A little French boy on a swing woos his girl with a kiss and a hug

Drinks Drinking Essex Girls look a like modelled pictures

Jupiter and Calisto, from Game of Mythology (Jeu de la Mythologie), 1644

Easy Retouch, vertical, studio shot, portrait, profile, full length, arms raised
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Jupiter and Olympia, 1526-1534. Artist: Giulio Romano (1499-1546)
Jupiter and Olympia, 1526-1534. Found in the collection of the Palazzo Te, Mantua

Diana and Callisto, 17th century. Artist: Pietro Liberi
Diana and Callisto, 17th century. According to Ovid, Jupiter took the form of Diana in order to force himself on Callisto when she was separated from Diana

Venus and Adonis, 1553. Artist: Titian
Venus and Adonis, 1553. From the Museo del Prado, Madrid, Spain

Leda and the Swan, 1550-1560. Artist: Jacopo Tintoretto
Leda and the Swan, 1550-1560. In Greek Mythology, Leda, the wife of Tyndareus, King of Sparta, was seduced by Zeus, who disguised himself as a swan. From the Uffizi Gallery, Florence, Italy

She Was Only a Gardeners Daughter
" She was only a gardeners daughter, but she knew how to handle a rake." A gaudily-depicted woman of humble origins seduces a " rake" - a womanising young man. 1928

Miss Jeanne De Casalis and Mr Tom Douglas by Einar Nerman
In " Fata Morgana" Miss Jeanne De Casalis and Mr Tom Douglas by Einar Nermans (1888-1983). Illustration showing the actors dressed in romantic attire while playing as Mathilde Fay

1940s style pin-up girl posing on a T-6 Texan training aircraft

Glamorous woman in 1940s style attire sitting on a vintage aircraft

Retro pin-up girl sitting outside the cockpit of a P-51 Mustang
Retro pin-up girl sitting outside the cockpit of a World War II era P-51 Mustang

Beautiful 1940s style pin-up girl standing under a B-17 bomber

1940s style majorette pin-up girl on a B-17 bomber with an American flag
Patriotic 1940s style majorette pin-up girl standing on a B-17 bomber with an American flag

Sexy 1940s style pin-up girl posing with a P-51 Mustang fighter plane

Sexy 1940s style pin-up girl standing inside of a C-47 Skytrain aircraft
Sexy 1940s style pin-up girl standing inside of a World War II C-47 Skytrain aircraft

Redhead pin-up girl in 1940s style dancer attire holding on to a vintage aircraft
Beautiful redhead pin-up girl in 1940s style dancer attire holding on to a vintage aircraft propeller

1940s style pin-up girl sitting outside the cockpit of a T-6 Texan
Beautiful 1940s style pin-up girl sitting outside the cockpit of a vintage T-6 Texan navy aircraft

1940s style pin-up girl sitting on the cockpit of a World War II T-6 Texan

Sexy 1940s style pin-up girl sitting inside of a C-47 Skytrain aircraft
Sexy 1940s style pin-up girl in retro attire sitting inside of a World War II C-47 Skytrain aircraft

The Temptation of St. Anthony, 1883 (oil on canvas)
XIR243451 The Temptation of St. Anthony, 1883 (oil on canvas) by Khnopff, Fernand (1858-1921); Private Collection; (add.info.: La Tentation de Saint Antoine; ); Belgian, out of copyright

Part of the Town and Castle of Ludlow in Shropshire, engraved by the artist, published by P
XYC134476 Part of the Town and Castle of Ludlow in Shropshire, engraved by the artist, published by P. Sandby, 1779 (aquatint engraving) by Sandby

Bare-chested young man, portrait

Smiling man with a spoon in the mouth, snacking

Muscular man wearing swimming trunks posing on beach

Athletic man, early 30s, bare-chested wearing jeans and a hat
Athletic man, early 30 s, bare-chested wearing jeans and a hat

Man in underwear lying on the floor in front of a leather sofa

MARS AND RHEA SILVIA. The Vestal Virgin Rhea Silvia, mother of Romulus and Remus, being seduced by the god, Mars. Line engraving by Hieronymous Rossi, 18th century

HOMER: THE ODYSSEY. The Sirens singing to Odysseus, strapped to the mast, while his sailors, their ears stopped up with wax, row past. Line drawing, c1805, after the drawing by John Flaxman

Woman posing in studio, showing legs (B&W), portrait

ULYSSES AND THE SIRENS. Ulysses, tied to the mast of his ship, hears the music of the Sirens who lure sailors to their destruction. Line engraving, 16th century

Montfort underwear advert by David Wright
Advertisement for Montfort Undies by the pin-up artist David Wright, with the tag line, Because I like nice things. Well, don t we all? Date: c.1947

Woman Wearing Risque Clothing. ca. 1940, Woman Wearing Risque Clothing

Eve, 1531. Found in the collection of Dresden State Art Collections

Eve, 1533. Found in the collection of Museum der Bildenden Kunste, Leipzig

Adam and Eve, 1920-1925. Found in the collection of Stadtische Galerie im Stadelschen Kunstinstitut, Frankfurt am Main

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"Seduction: A Timeless Art Captured in Masterpieces" From the alluring gaze of the Venus of Urbino to the playful charm of a pin-up calendar girl, it has been an eternal theme that transcends time. Artists like Titian and David Wright have skillfully depicted this captivating dance between desire and temptation throughout history. In 1538, Titian's masterpiece, the Venus of Urbino, mesmerized viewers with its sensual portrayal of a reclining woman. Her inviting pose and provocative expression invite us into her world, where seduction reigns supreme. Fast forward to 1950 when David Wright's pin-up calendar girl graced walls across the globe. With her coy smile and flirtatious demeanor, she became an icon of allure for generations to come. Even in times of war, seduction played its part. The propaganda poster "careless talk costs lives" warned against loose lips while subtly hinting at the consequences that could arise from succumbing to temptation. The biblical tale captured by Jan Brueghel depicts animals entering Noah's Ark but also symbolizes mankind's struggle with temptation. As they resist their primal instincts, we are reminded that even in our most vulnerable moments, seduction lurks nearby. Sir Gawain faced his own battle with temptation as Lady Bercilak tested his loyalty in Arthurian legend. The Temptation of Sir Gawain showcases how easily one can be swayed by desires yet also highlights the strength it takes to resist them. David Wright continued his exploration of sensuality through art with pieces like Warpaint and Topless Woman. These evocative works celebrate feminine beauty while leaving much to imagination – a delicate balance between revealing just enough without giving away everything. Reginald Higgins' Strange Incense adds an air of mystery as swirling smoke intertwines with human figures. It reminds us that sometimes seduction lies not only in physical form but also in the intangible, captivating our senses and leading us astray.