Wooing Collection (page 6)

Abelard and Heloise on a terrace (oil on canvas)
621703 Abelard and Heloise on a terrace (oil on canvas) by Eastlake, Charles Lock (1793-1865) (attr. to); 134.6x104.2 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; British, out of copyright

The Ball, c. 1790 (hand-coloured engraving)
708895 The Ball, c.1790 (hand-coloured engraving) by Lasinio, Carlo (1759-1838); Private Collection; (add.info.: From a series of prints satirising marriage.); The Stapleton Collection; Italian

Small Talk; Ein Plauderstundchen, 1887 (oil on canvas)
659018 Small Talk; Ein Plauderstundchen, 1887 (oil on canvas) by Schweninger, Karl the Elder (1818-87); 68.5x94.6. cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Small Talk; Ein Plauderstundchen)

The Rendevous, (oil on canvas)
658362 The Rendevous, (oil on canvas) by Bromley, William III (c.1815-c.88); 35.6x45.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Rendevous. William Bromley (fl.1835-1888). Oil on canvas

An Amorous Advance (oil on canvas)
CH401396 An Amorous Advance (oil on canvas) by Soulacroix, Joseph Frederick Charles (1825-79); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

Romantic postcard, c. 1910 (colour litho)
CHT231012 Romantic postcard, c.1910 (colour litho) by Manes, Josef (1820-71) (after); Private Collection; eArchives Charmet; Czech, out of copyright

Dressing the Baby Elves, and Rejected!, illustrations from In Fairyland
STC222021 Dressing the Baby Elves, and Rejected!, illustrations from In Fairyland: A Series of Pictures from the Elf-World by William Allingham and Andrew Lang (colour litho) (see also 222018)

Landscape (Moonlight), c. 1833-34 (oil on canvas)
NYH149695 Landscape (Moonlight), c.1833-34 (oil on canvas) by Cole, Thomas (1801-1848); 62.5x80.6 cm; Collection of the New-York Historical Society, USA; eNew York Historical Society; American

Nobleman and Noblewoman from Madrid, late 18th century (w / c on paper)
PFR142609 Nobleman and Noblewoman from Madrid, late 18th century (w/c on paper) by Naples school, 18th century; Private Collection; ePaul Freeman; Italian, out of copyright

Dutch Courtship, 1675 (oil on panel)
FIT167202 Dutch Courtship, 1675 (oil on panel) by Mieris, Frans van (1635-81); 27x20 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge, UK; eFitzwilliam Museum; Dutch, out of copyright

A Declaration of Love, 1887 (watercolour on paper)
989380 A Declaration of Love, 1887 (watercolour on paper) by Simonetti, Ettore (19th century); 56.5x38.1 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Declaration of Love. Ettore Simonetti (1857-1909)

Alexander and Roxana, 1635 (oil on canvas)
990089 Alexander and Roxana, 1635 (oil on canvas) by La Hire or La Hyre, Laurent de (1606-56); 169.7x145.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Alexander and Roxana. Laurent de La Hyre (1606-1656)

There Was a Little Man and He Wooed A Little Maid (colour litho)
979654 There Was a Little Man and He Wooed A Little Maid (colour litho) by Crane, Walter (1845-1915); Private Collection; (add.info.: There Was a Little Man and He Wooed A Little Maid)

The Marquis de Lafayette wooing Madame Bailly (engraving)
972621 The Marquis de Lafayette wooing Madame Bailly (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Marquis de Lafayette wooing Madame Bailly)

An Italian Contadina wooe d by a Shepherd (w / c on paper)
3060470 An Italian Contadina wooe d by a Shepherd (w/c on paper) by Pennacchini, Domenico (1860-1917); 35.6x50.8 cm; Private Collection; Italian, out of copyright

Comma (b / w photo)
3094703 Comma (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Comma. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Hyphen (b / w photo)
3094701 Hyphen (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hyphen. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Exclamation mark (b / w photo)
3094695 Exclamation mark (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Exclamation mark. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

The Dilemma, (oil on canvas)
827518 The Dilemma, (oil on canvas) by Andreotti, Federigo (1847-1930); 67.4x43.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Dilemma. Federigo Andreotti (1847-1930). Oil on canvas

"Pray, Mr Rat will you go with me"
908632 " Pray, Mr Rat will you go with me" by Caldecott, Randolph (1846-86); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Hey Diddle Diddle Picture Book published by Frederick Warne circa 1920 s)

Illustration from Toute la Lyre, 19th Century (b / w engraving)
909606 Illustration from Toute la Lyre, 19th Century (b/w engraving) by Willette, Adolphe Leon (1857-1926); Private Collection; (add.info.: Published in Cent dessins)

Hudibras Wooing the Widow (Seventeen Small Illustrations for Samuel Butlers Hudibras, no. 13), 1721-26

Valentine, 1876. Creator: Walter Crane
Valentine, 1876

The Proposal, 1872. Creator: William-Adolphe Bouguereau
The Proposal, 1872

Krishna Woos Radha: Page from the Dispersed Boston Rasikapriya (Lovers Breviary), ca
Krishna Woos Radha: Page from the Dispersed " Boston" Rasikapriya (Lovers Breviary), ca. 1610

Der Schüchterne Freier, mid-late 19th century, (c1924). Creator: Carl Spitzweg
Der Schuchterne Freier, mid-late 19th century, (c1924). The bashful suitor. Young man wooing a young man. From " Die gute alte Zeit: Zeichnungen von Karl Spitzweg"

Henry wooing Catherine Parr, 1897. Creator: John Leech
Henry wooing Catherine Parr, 1897. An obese King Henry VIII kneels and takes the hand of Catherine Parr. (Henry and Catherine, his sixth and last wife, were married from 1543 until his death in 1548)

Gallant scene, or The Passions (oil on canvas)
898971 Gallant scene, or The Passions (oil on canvas) by Vos, Guillam de (1610-80); Musee de Picardie, Amiens, France; (add.info.: ScAeAšne galante ou Les Passions. ); out of copyright

Death the Wooer, c1895, (1923). Artist: Alphonse Legros
Death the Wooer, c1895, (1923). From The Studio Volume 84. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1923]

The Wooing of the Princess Royal, 1850s, (1888). Emperor Frederick III presents an engagement ring to Victoria, Princess Royal, daughter of Queen Victoria. They were married in 1858

Henry and Emma, late 18th-early 19th century, (1912). Artist: Francesco Bartolozzi
Henry and Emma, late 18th-early 19th century, (1912). A print from The Connoisseur, (London, 1912)

Rajasthani miniature painting from Rajasthan, India. Probably late 19th century or early 20th century. A man courts a woman in a boudoir scene

Thus Week By Week And Day By Day / His Life Inglorious Glides Away. After An Illustration By Percy Macquoid In The
Thus Week By Week And Day By Day/His Life Inglorious Glides Away. After An Illustration By Percy Macquoid In The Bridal Of Triermain By Sir Walter Scott, Published By The Art-Union Of London 1886

A Frog He Would A Wooing Go

The Frog Who Would A Wooing Go From Old Mother Gooses Rhymes And Tales Illustration By Constance Haslewood Published By Frederick Warne & Co London And New York Circa 1890s Chromolithography By Emrik

She thank d me: plate 2 from Othello (Act 1, Scene 3), 1844. Creator: Theodore Chasseriau
She thank d me: plate 2 from Othello (Act 1, Scene 3), 1844

Romantic couple on boat, Ceylon (Sri Lanka)
Romantic couple on a boat, Ceylon (Sri Lanka), with verse. circa 1910

First and Second Impressions by H. M. Bateman
The Majors speaking voice was simply charming. Maisie was rapidly succumbing to its spell. Until one day she heard him use it on parade! Cartoon by H. M

The Wooing of La Belle, by Felix de Gray
The Prince Charming who became a Monster, The Wooing of La Belle, by Felix de Gray. 1926

The Old, Old Tune, 1873. Artist: Joseph Swain
The Old, Old Tune, 1873. Prince Alfred serenades his bride to be. Her Russian ancestry is illustrated in the two bears on the crest beneath her windowsill

Shakespeare - Loves Labours Lost - Biron: Where lies thy grief, O tell me, good Dumain? circa 1830

Advert for State Express Cigarettes 1912
An Inspiration - an advertisement for State Express Cigarettes, showing a very smart dapper young gent wooing his beloved

The Wooing of Florine, by Felix de Gray -- The Prince Charming who became a Blue Bird. 1926

Fisherman wooing a young woman on the seashore. circa late 19th century

Snap card - A frog he would a-wooing go
Nursery Rhyme Snap card - A frog he would a-wooing go. early 20th century

Couple courting: The Triumph of Poetry
The Triumph of Poetry. Date: 19th Century

Five humanised pigs on a Christmas card, with a comic verse. Date: circa 1890s

Nursery Rhymes -- A Frog He Would A-Wooing Go. A white cat catches Uncle Rat (above), and a white goose catches the Frog (below). Date: early 20th century

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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.