Wooing Collection (page 4)

Front cover of Jugend Magazine, 4th September, 1897 (colour litho)
STC398714 Front cover of Jugend Magazine, 4th September, 1897 (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; German, out of copyright

The Fight for the Standard at the Battle of Pinkie, near Musselburgh, Scotland, 10 September 1547, during the War of the Rough Wooing, part of the Anglo-Scottish Wars

The Battle of Ancrum Moor, near Jedburgh, Scotland, 27 February 1545, during the War of the Rough Wooing, part of the Anglo-Scottish Wars

Romeo Wooing Juliet on the Balcony, 1937 (colour litho)
3036054 Romeo Wooing Juliet on the Balcony, 1937 (colour litho) by American School, (20th century); (add.info.: Vintage illustration of Romeo wooing Juliet on her balcony)

Sally in Our Alley, illustration from A Picture Song Book, 1910 (colour litho)
IL314853 Sally in Our Alley, illustration from A Picture Song Book, 1910 (colour litho) by Howard, George, 9th Earl of Carlisle (1843-1911); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

The Serenade, 1901 (w / c on ivorine)
PNH354170 The Serenade, 1901 (w/c on ivorine) by Corsi Lalli, A. (1849-1937); 23x9 cm; Private Collection; Photo ePeter Nahum at The Leicester Galleries, London; Italian, out of copyright

A Meissen crinoline group of the rest during the case, c. 1745 (porcelain)
1766862 A Meissen crinoline group of the rest during the case, c.1745 (porcelain) by Kaendler, Johann Joachim (1706-75); Private Collection; (add.info)

European Roller; Coracias Garrula, 1862-1873 (hand-finished colour lithograph)
1195424 European Roller; Coracias Garrula, 1862-1873 (hand-finished colour lithograph) by Gould, John (1804-81) (after); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

The Nut Brown Maid, 1902 (oil on canvas)
989570 The Nut Brown Maid, 1902 (oil on canvas) by Southall, Joseph Edward (1861-1944); 99x65.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Nut Brown Maid. Joseph Edward Southall (1861-1944)

The Hurdy Gurdy Player (oil on panel)
CH401840 The Hurdy Gurdy Player (oil on panel) by Kessel, Jan van, the Elder (1626-79); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Flemish, out of copyright

The Visitor, 1881 (oil on canvas)
827116 The Visitor, 1881 (oil on canvas) by Caraud, Joseph (1821-1905); 73.3x90.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Visitor. Joseph Caraud (1821-1905). Oil on canvas. Painted in 1881

Afternoon Visitors, (oil on panel)
827523 Afternoon Visitors, (oil on panel) by Portielje, Gerard (1856-1929); 46x58.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Afternoon Visitors. Gerard Jozef Portielje (1856-1929). Oil on panel

Golden Sunlight, 1895 (oil on canvas)
650552 Golden Sunlight, 1895 (oil on canvas) by Hale, Philip Leslie (1865-1931); 76.2x63.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Golden Sunlight)

The Ball, 1903 (oil on canvas)
658739 The Ball, 1903 (oil on canvas) by Mayne, Jean (1850-1905); 205.5x260.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Ball. Jean Mayne (active 19th century). Oil on canvas. Signed and dated 1903

Idle Moments: a Boy Showing a Girl a Nest of Fledgelings in an Interior
651969 Idle Moments: a Boy Showing a Girl a Nest of Fledgelings in an Interior, (pencil and watercolour) by Heaphy, Thomas (1775-1835); 61.9x 46.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Idle Moments)

Paysage du Boulogne, 1919 (oil on canvas)
652879 Paysage du Boulogne, 1919 (oil on canvas) by Vallotton, Felix Edouard (1865-1925); 61x45.7 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Swiss, out of copyright

Competing for Attention, (oil on panel)
658241 Competing for Attention, (oil on panel) by Glindoni, Henry Gillard (1852-1913); 45.7x61 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Competing for Attention. Henry Gillard Glindoni (1852-1913)

The Proposal, (oil on canvas)
651367 The Proposal, (oil on canvas) by Becker, Carl Ludwig Friedrich (1820-1900); 120.3x125.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Proposal. Carl Ludwig Friedrich Becker (1820-1900)

Her Suitor, (oil on canvas)
989679 Her Suitor, (oil on canvas) by Soulacroix, Joseph Frederick Charles (1825-79); 52.4x40 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Her Suitor. Joseph Frederic Charles Soulacroix (1825-1879)

Moment of Suspense, 1861 (oil on panel)
CH139773 Moment of Suspense, 1861 (oil on panel) by Smith, George (1829-1901); 40.5x35.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

Cartoon, The Political Cheap-Jack -- Benjamin Disraeli, portrayed as a conman at a country fair, wooing his Buckinghamshire constituents during the General Election campaign, summer 1847. 1847

"Pray, Mr Frog, will you give us a song?"
908634 " Pray, Mr Frog, will you give us a song?" by Caldecott, Randolph (1846-86); Private Collection; (add.info)

"Pray, Miss mouse, will you give us some beer?"
908633 " Pray, Miss mouse, will you give us some beer?" by Caldecott, Randolph (1846-86); Private Collection; (add.info)

A lily white duck gobbled him up
908636 A lily white duck gobbled him up by Caldecott, Randolph (1846-86); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Hey Diddle Diddle Picture Book published by Frederick Warne circa 1920 s); English

Amorous Attentions, c. 1800 (w / c on paper)
BOU202931 Amorous Attentions, c.1800 (w/c on paper) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); Private Collection; Bourne Gallery, Reigate, Surrey; English, out of copyright

The three maidens swam close to the shore, from The Stories of Wagner
STC323681 The three maidens swam close to the shore, from The Stories of Wagners Operas by J. Walker McSpadden (1874-1960), 1905 (colour litho) by Leeke

The Rhinemaidens teasing Alberich, illustration from
STC324212 The Rhinemaidens teasing Alberich, illustration from The Rhinegold and the Valkyrie, 1910 (colour litho) by Rackham

Ms 493 fol. 15v The shepherd Menalcas and his unrequited love
XIR187865 Ms 493 fol.15v The shepherd Menalcas and his unrequited love, from The Eclogues by Virgil with a commentary by Servius, 1469 (vellum) by French School

Lorenzo and Jessica, illustration from The Merchant of Venice, c
IL314898 Lorenzo and Jessica, illustration from The Merchant of Venice, c.1910 (colour litho) by Linton, James Dromgole (1840-1916); Private Collection; (add.info)

She looked with angry woe at the straining and snarling horde below
3514720 She looked with angry woe at the straining and snarling horde below. from The Wooing of Becfola in Irish Fairy Tales by Rackham

The way to woo (engraving)
3640720 The way to woo (engraving) by Du Maurier, George (1834-96) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The way to woo)

American Racial Stereotypes - Wooing. 19th century

The Wooing of Katharina, Taming of the Shrew (engraving)
1095907 The Wooing of Katharina, Taming of the Shrew (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Wooing of Katharina, Taming of the Shrew)

Rivals at the theatre 1906
Smartly dressed gentlemen in tuxedos trying to get the attention of a flirtatious woman. 1906

Flowers for her Ladyship, 1875 (oil on panel)
658933 Flowers for her Ladyship, 1875 (oil on panel) by Detti, Cesare-Auguste (1847-1914); 30.5x40.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Flowers for her Ladyship. Cesare Auguste Detti (1847-1914)

On the Bank, 1889 (oil on canvas)
658837 On the Bank, 1889 (oil on canvas) by Ilsted, Peter Vilhelm (1861-1933); 40.6x53.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: On the Bank. Peter Ilsted (1861-1933). Oil on canvas. Dated 1889

The Suitor, (pencil and watercolour)
658454 The Suitor, (pencil and watercolour) by Pradilla y Ortiz, Francisco (1848-1921); 47x30 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Suitor. Francisco Pradilla Ortiz (1848-1921)

The Sweethearts Lunch, c. 1895 (oil on canvas)
CH401829 The Sweethearts Lunch, c.1895 (oil on canvas) by Boldini, Giovanni (1842-1931); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pranzo d Innamorati; ); Photo eChristies Images; Italian, out of copyright

The wooing of king Henry V (engraving)
670729 The wooing of king Henry V (engraving) by Yeames, William Frederick (1835-1918); Private Collection; (add.info.: The wooing of king Henry V)

Henry Wooing Catherine Parr (engraving)
670621 Henry Wooing Catherine Parr (engraving) by Leech, John (1817-64); Private Collection; (add.info.: Henry Wooing Catherine Parr)

The Broken Fan, end eighteenth century (colour engraving)
CHT293229 The Broken Fan, end eighteenth century (colour engraving) by Huet, Jean-Baptiste (1745-1811) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: L Eventeil Brise ; ); eArchives Charmet; French

Flirtation, 1910 (oil on panel)
BOU202960 Flirtation, 1910 (oil on panel) by Pannett, Reginald (fl.1850-1910); 12.7x17.8 cm; Private Collection; Bourne Gallery, Reigate, Surrey; English, out of copyright

Poor little Birdie teased, and Courtship cut short, illustrations from In Fairyland
STC222010 Poor little Birdie teased, and Courtship cut short, illustrations from In Fairyland: A Series of Pictures from the Elf-World by William Allingham and Andrew Lang (colour litho) by Doyle

"Where are you going, my Pretty Maid?", illustration from The Milkmaid, pub
STC340839 " Where are you going, my Pretty Maid?", illustration from The Milkmaid, pub. by Frederick Warne & Co

A scene from an amateur production of a play titled "The Butterflies"
MNY381292 A scene from an amateur production of a play titled " The Butterflies" presented at Barnard College, New York (silver gelatin print) by Byron Company (fl.1890-1942)

The Lantern Makers Courtship, A Street Scene in Cairo, 1861 (oil on canvas)
BIR104478 The Lantern Makers Courtship, A Street Scene in Cairo, 1861 (oil on canvas) by Hunt, William Holman (1827-1910); 54.8x34.7 cm; Birmingham Museums and Art Gallery; English, out of copyright

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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.