Wooing Collection (#8)

Anon 2. A frog he would a-wooing go

A Frog He Would a-wooing Go, heigho, says rowley, whether his mother would let him or no. With a Rowley powley, gammon and spinach, heigho, says Anthony Rowley! Date: circa 1874

Origin Species, CH Bennett, Courting man - frog
He would a-wooing go. Satire on Darwins Origin of Species showing the evolution of a rotund man, from a frog. Middle aged

Oh! Lucky Jim! - Lawson Wood Postcard
Oh! Lucky Jim! A young lad is less than delighted for his pal, who is seemingly having more success in wooing the object of both boys affections

Loves Questioning by Florence Hardy
An 18th century scene depicting a man in a powdered wig wooing a young lady who is playing a piano or harpsichord

Overture by Leo Bates
A Spanish senorita, with an off the shoulder, fringed dress, a flower in her hair, a fedora hat and a cigarette holder, glances back at a potential suitor

Army Club Cigarettes
An army officer celebrates the end of the First World War by wooing a sweetheart with the gift of Army Club cigarettes and a barely concealed bunch of mistletoe

Planets - Venus
VENUS (Aphrodite) drives her chariot drawn by two doves over the Earth where people are dancing, wooing, courting, hugging, music-making and love-making

Napoleon III Guyed
English satire on Napoleons foreign policy - depicting him as a serenader wooing Germany and other potential allies

Goethe / Friederike Brion
JOHANN WOLFGANG VON GOETHE German writer, as a young man, with his friend Friederike Brion

Henri II of Navarre wooing Marguerite de Valois
Henri II de Navarre (1503-1555, reigned from 1517), wooing his future wife Marguerite de Valois (1492-1549) -- they married in 1526, and she then became known as Marguerite de Navarre

Wooing the Voters
Wooing the voters. Churchill meets Leicester footballers, Lady Astor at an open-air meeting at Portsmouth and Lloyd George canvassing in Lancashire

Frog A-Wooing 4 / 4
A frog he would a-wooing go 4 of 4

Frog A-Wooing 3 / 4
A frog he would a-wooing go 3 of 4

Frog A-Wooing 2 / 4
A frog he would a-wooing go 2 of 4

Frog A-Wooing 1 / 4
A frog he would a-wooing go 1 of 4

Henri Ii, French Royalty
Henri II de Navarre (1503-1555), grandfather of Henri IV) wooing his future wife Marguerite de France (1492-1549), also known as Marguerite of Valois, sister of Francois 1

Scene from Shakespeares Henry V
A scene from Shakespeares history play, Henry V, depicting his wooing of Catherine de Valois, whom he married in 1420

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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.