Wooing Collection

The Hireling Shepherd, 1851, (1948). Creator: William Holman Hunt
The Hireling Shepherd, 1851, (1948). A shepherd neglects his flock and woos a young woman with a lamb on her lap. Behind them, two bloated sheep lie on the ground poisoned by the corn

The Interview or Miss out of her Teens, 1816 (colour etching)
XCF290984 The Interview or Miss out of her Teens, 1816 (colour etching) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Mr Bumble and Mrs Corney taking tea, from The Adventures of Oliver Twist
XJF393869 Mr Bumble and Mrs Corney taking tea, from The Adventures of Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens (1812-70) 1838 (engraving) by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878); Private Collection; English

SHAKESPEARE: KING HENRY V. King Henry wooing Princess Katharine of France (Catherine de Valois): steel engraving by W. Greatbach after W.F. Yeames, A.R.A. late 19th century

A scene on the main deck of a line of battle ship in harbour, 1820 (coloured aquatint)
7342160 A scene on the main deck of a line of battle ship in harbour, 1820 (coloured aquatint) by Sutherland, Thomas (1785-1838); 41.9x66.6 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

The words Quarrel, Romance, Surprise, and Toilet, 1908 (photo)
8713225 The words Quarrel, Romance, Surprise, and Toilet, 1908 (photo); 31,5 x 25 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: in "To learn to read by Henri Manuel)

Humorous cat postcard (colour litho)
8643577 Humorous cat postcard (colour litho) by Thiele, Carl Robert Arthur (1860-1936); Private Collection; (add.info.: Humorous cat postcard)

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

Declaration of love, 1706 (oil on canvas)
8711999 Declaration of love, 1706 (oil on canvas) by Haeften, Nicolas Walraven van (1663-1715); Nivaagaards Malerisamling, Niva, Denmark; (add.info.: By Nicolas Walraven van Haeften).

Anne Hathaway's Cottage, 1945 (oil on canvas laid down on board)
828449 Anne Hathaway's Cottage, 1945 (oil on canvas laid down on board) by Bennett, Frank Moss (1874-1953); 25.4x35.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Anne Hathaway's Cottage)

A Soldier's Conquests, (oil on canvas)
989395 A Soldier's Conquests, (oil on canvas) by Waite, James Clarke (fl.1863-85); 92.1x114.9 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Soldier's Conquests. James Clarke Waite (1832-1920)

'Looking at the comet till you get a criek in the neck', 1811 (etching)
7340076 'Looking at the comet till you get a criek in the neck', 1811 (etching) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); 39.2x26.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Cleopatra visits Herod, c 33 BC (litho)
8661272 Cleopatra visits Herod, c 33 BC (litho) by Valda, John Harris (1874-1942); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cleopatra visits Herod, c 33 BC)

A Tally-Ho idyll: the meet (colour litho)
8635363 A Tally-Ho idyll: the meet (colour litho) by Thomson, Hugh (1860-1920); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Tally-Ho idyll: the meet)

The Vineyard, c. 1723-27 (oil on canvas)
XOS5871929 The Vineyard, c. 1723-27 (oil on canvas) by Lancret, Nicolas (1690-1743); 157x89 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: By Nicolas Lancret Typically found in fashionable)

The feast of monks violating monastic rules, 18th century (Engraving)
6437876 The feast of monks violating monastic rules, 18th century (Engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: Religion Catholic religion. The feast of monks violating monastic rules)

The feast of monks violating monastic rules. They drink wine, court the maids. 18th century (Engraving)
6437874 The feast of monks violating monastic rules. They drink wine, court the maids. 18th century (Engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: Religion Catholic religion)

Love in the countryside (colour litho)
8656085 Love in the countryside (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Love in the countryside. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn.

A Faint Heart Never Won Fair Lady (engraving)
8634812 A Faint Heart Never Won Fair Lady (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Faint Heart Never Won Fair Lady)

A Tally-Ho idyll: the kill (colour litho)
8635369 A Tally-Ho idyll: the kill (colour litho) by Thomson, Hugh (1860-1920); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Tally-Ho idyll: the kill)

The Swing, c.1723-27 (oil on canvas)
XOS5871933 The Swing, c.1723-27 (oil on canvas) by Lancret, Nicolas (1690-1743); 157x96 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: by Nicolas Lancret Typically found in fashionable)

Valentine's Morn, drawn by Marcus Stone, 1864. Creator: Mason Jackson
St. Valentine's Morn, drawn by Marcus Stone, 1864. 'In old times it was customary for a lover to place himself on Valentine's morn under his mistress's window

Anthony van Dyck wooing his Model, 1827. Creator: Gustaf Wappers
Anthony van Dyck wooing his Model, 1827

Of One Heart, 1830. Creator: Cornelis Kruseman
Of One Heart, 1830

Le soir. Creators: Joseph de Longueil, Charles Eisen
Le soir

L'ete. Creators: Joseph de Longueil, Charles Eisen
L'ete

La jolie fermiere. Creators: Joseph de Longueil, Charles Eisen
La jolie fermiere

Le retour a la vertu. Creator: Joseph de Longueil
Le retour a la vertu

Le baiser rendu: Le baiser rendu. Creator: Charles Louis Lingée
Le baiser rendu: Le baiser rendu

Le baiser rendu: Le baiser rendu. Creator: Charles Louis Lingée
Le baiser rendu: Le baiser rendu

Winding Yarn (Interior of a Nantucket Kitchen), 1872 (oil on board)
XOS5885349 Winding Yarn (Interior of a Nantucket Kitchen), 1872 (oil on board) by Johnson, Eastman (1824-1906); 70.2x85.4 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Out In An Automobile Song, c.1770-1959 (print)
3672562 Out In An Automobile Song, c.1770-1959 (print) by Jerome H. Remick & Co. (early 20th century); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois

You Look Good to Me, (print)
3673951 You Look Good to Me, (print) by Jerome H. Remick & Co. (early 20th century); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois, USA; (add.info)

Youve Got To See Mamma Evry Night (or you cant see Mamma at all), 1923 (print)
3673086 Youve Got To See Mamma Evry Night (or you cant see Mamma at all), 1923 (print) by Leo Feist, Inc. (1897-1934); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois

Loves Review, c.1770-1959 (print)
3671847 Loves Review, c.1770-1959 (print) by American School, (19th century); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois, USA; (add.info)

Child of the West, A Highland Ballad, c.1770-1959 (print)
3671835 Child of the West, A Highland Ballad, c.1770-1959 (print) by Hewitt, John Hill (1801-90); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois

Wheels, c.1770-1959 (print)
3672890 Wheels, c.1770-1959 (print) by Jerome H. Remick & Co. (early 20th century); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois, USA; (add.info)

Theres Lots of Stations On My Railroad Track, c.1770-1959 (print)
3673180 Theres Lots of Stations On My Railroad Track, c.1770-1959 (print) by Leo Feist, Inc. (1897-1934); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois

Fetching Water From The Well, c.1770-1959 (print)
3673824 Fetching Water From The Well, c.1770-1959 (print) by Firth, Pond & Co. (19th century); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois

"On the Road to Mexico", "Through Dixieland" Song, c.1770-1959 (print)
3672348 "On the Road to Mexico", "Through Dixieland" Song, c.1770-1959 (print) by Jerome H. Remick & Co

Who Are You With To-Night?, c.1770-1959 (print)
3673081 Who Are You With To-Night?, c.1770-1959 (print) by Jerome H. Remick & Co. (early 20th century); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois

Oh Say! Can I See You To-Night, c.1770-1959 (print)
3673047 Oh Say! Can I See You To-Night, c.1770-1959 (print) by Jerome H. Remick & Co. (early 20th century); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois

The Great Lover, c.1770-1959 (print)
3673143 The Great Lover, c.1770-1959 (print) by Leo Feist, Inc. (1897-1934); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois, USA; (add.info)

Hang out the front door key, c.1770-1959 (print)
3673148 Hang out the front door key, c.1770-1959 (print) by Jerome H. Remick & Co. (early 20th century); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois

Keep Away From the Fellow Who Owns An Automobile, 1912 (print)
3672557 Keep Away From the Fellow Who Owns An Automobile, 1912 (print) by Waterson, Berlin & Snyder Co. (early 20th century); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois

The Same Old Yarn, 1918 (watercolour, gouache and pencil on board)
823237 The Same Old Yarn, 1918 (watercolour, gouache and pencil on board) by Christy, Howard Chandler (1873-1952); 88.9x64.1 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Same Old Yarn)

Shes Bound to Shine, c. 1885 (oil on canvas)
650411 Shes Bound to Shine, c.1885 (oil on canvas) by Henry, Edward Lamson (1841-1919); 34.3x41.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Shes Bound to Shine. Edward Lamson Henry (1841-1919)

The Gore Family with George, third Earl Cowper, c1775, (1942). Creator: Johan Zoffany
The Gore Family with George, third Earl Cowper, c1775, (1942). Portrait of Englsih art collector and patron George Clavering-Cowper, 3rd Earl Cowper (1738-1789), with Emilie Gore, Elizabeth Gore

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"Wooing: A Timeless Dance of Love and Desire" In the realm of art, the concept has been beautifully depicted throughout history. From William Holman Hunt's enchanting painting "The Hireling Shepherd" in 1851 to the vibrant colors of "The Interview or Miss out of her Teens" by an anonymous artist in 1816, these masterpieces capture the essence of courtship. Even literary works like Charles Dickens' "Oliver Twist" showcase Mr Bumble and Mrs Corney taking tea, a subtle yet significant moment where their hearts intertwine amidst sips and delicate conversation. Shakespeare himself immortalized wooing on stage with his play "King Henry V, " portraying King Henry passionately pursuing Princess Katharine of France. This tale is vividly brought to life through W. F. Yeames' steel engraving, evoking emotions that transcend time. Love knows no boundaries, as seen in scenes such as "Getting Entangled, " where a young fisherman casts his net not only for fish but also for the heart of his beloved. Meanwhile, an imaginary Renaissance palace transports us to a world filled with grandeur and romance. An open-air party from 1615 invites us into a joyous celebration where love blossoms amidst laughter and music. And who can resist the charm captured in paintings like "Two Strings to her Bow" or "Two's Company, Three's None"? These artworks remind us that sometimes it takes more than one attempt at wooing before finding true love. From palaces adorned with gold to intimate encounters between man and woman depicted on paper, each piece tells its own story about longing and desire. Take Rinaldo and Armida's passionate embrace in 1642 or Vertumnus' pursuit of Pomona carved meticulously in marble - all capturing moments when hearts collide. Through centuries-old brushstrokes or chiseled stone sculptures, we are reminded that a timeless dance of love and desire.