Courting Collection (#19)

The Younger Suitor
BAL56402 The Younger Suitor by Ricci, Arturo (1854-1919); Josef Mensing Gallery, Hamm-Rhynern, Germany; Italian, out of copyright

Man and woman of Prussian Silesia, 1818
6338146 Man and woman of Prussian Silesia, 1818 by English School, (18th century); (add.info.: Man and woman of Prussian Silesia, 1818. The man is courting a milkmaid)

Merry Company on a Terrace, 1616-17 (oil on canvas)
5863928 Merry Company on a Terrace, 1616-17 (oil on canvas) by Buytewech, Willem Pietersz (1591/2-1624); 71x94 cm; Mauritshuis, The Hague, The Netherlands; Dutch, out of copyright

Scene from The Man Hunt (litho)
6001499 Scene from The Man Hunt (litho) by Fisher, Harrison (1875-1934); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scene from The Man Hunt)

Man waits for an answer from a young woman (colour litho)
6001413 Man waits for an answer from a young woman (colour litho) by Fisher, Harrison (1875-1934); Private Collection; (add.info.: Man waits for an answer from a young woman)

Gustave Dores Don Quixote: "Here the courting damsel ended her song"(engraving)
6008402 Gustave Dores Don Quixote: " Here the courting damsel ended her song" (engraving) by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); Private Collection; (add.info)

Taking the temperature of lovers (colour litho)
6031728 Taking the temperature of lovers (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Taking the temperature of lovers)

Romantic couple sitting on a sofa while the womans father approaches with a look of angry disapproval (colour litho)
6000021 Romantic couple sitting on a sofa while the womans father approaches with a look of angry disapproval (colour litho) by English School

A Man Trying to embrace a Woman (oil on canvas)
3930818 A Man Trying to embrace a Woman (oil on canvas) by Moor, Karel de (1656-1738); 33x47 cm; National Museum, Stockholm, Sweden; 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)

Young Couple Walking with a Page (oil on wood)
3959961 Young Couple Walking with a Page (oil on wood) by Hals, Dirck (1591-1656); 27 x 27.5 cm; Kunstmuseum, Basel, Switzerland; (add.info.: or circle of Dirck Hals); Dutch, out of copyright

Illustration depicting an agricultural laborer in a smock courting his lover
5616407 Illustration depicting an agricultural laborer in a smock courting his lover, 1868 (engraving) by Woods, Henry (1846-1921); Universal History Archive/UIG; English, out of copyright

A couple courting, 1888 (engraving)
5616402 A couple courting, 1888 (engraving) by Edwards, Mary Ellen (1838-1934); Universal History Archive/UIG; English, out of copyright

The Kiss (colour litho)
5230177 The Kiss (colour litho) by Underwood, Clarence F. (1871-1929); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Kiss. Illustration from Girls of Today (Frederick A Stokes Company, New York)

The Sonnet, c. 1839 (oil on panel)
810408 The Sonnet, c.1839 (oil on panel) by Mulready, William (1786-1863); Victoria & Albert Museum, London, UK; The Stapleton Collection; Irish, out of copyright

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)

Vase (soft-paste porcelain with paint & gilt)
877753 Vase (soft-paste porcelain with paint & gilt) by Boucher, Francois (1703-70) (after); height: 45.2 cm; Walters Art Museum, Baltimore

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

Le Tablier Rose (The Pink Apron) (colour litho)
3098587 Le Tablier Rose (The Pink Apron) (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le Tablier Rose (The Pink Apron)

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

Howling Wolf and Feathered Bear are Courting Two Girls at the Spring Where They Were
869707 Howling Wolf and Feathered Bear are Courting Two Girls at the Spring Where They Were Getting Water, 1874-75 (pen, ink & w/c on ledger paper) by Howling Wolf (1849-1927)

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)

Folding fan with a courting scene, c. 1770-80 (gouache on double silk leaf, brass sequins
1069511 Folding fan with a courting scene, c.1770-80 (gouache on double silk leaf, brass sequins, mother-of-pearl, gilding & brass loop) by Unknown artist

Soir (Evening), 1780s. Creator: Nicolas-Francois Regnault
Soir (Evening), 1780s

Petit Point Embroidery, c. 1937. Creator: Phyllis Dorr
Petit Point Embroidery, c. 1937

The Promenade, c. 1617. Creator: Jacques Callot
The Promenade, c. 1617

The Promenade, c. 1622. Creator: Jacques Callot
The Promenade, c. 1622

Pied Stilt 18
Kurien Yohannan

Double dance - 2
Cheng Chang

Double dance - 3
Cheng Chang

Communication: Telephone Dating. "For the boys didn
Communication: Telephone Dating. " For the boys didn t have to march shyly across the dance floor and stammer out a Can I have this dance please

Television programme - A scene from Dr Finlays Casebook staring Bill Simpson and Tracy Reed - 1 September 1967 circa

Bilingual frog (Crinia bilingua) adult male calling, Adelaide River, Northern Territory, Australia, January

James. Sticking his neck out on a blind date. The Trouble with a shy bachelor like James was that he would never come out of his shell. And females, of course, go for the racy type

These courting Flamingos are getting quite amorous at the Wildlife and Wetlands Centre in Washington

In the Garden (Rustic Courtship), 1874. Creator: Winslow Homer
In the Garden (Rustic Courtship), 1874

A Shepherd and a Young Woman With Their Feet in a Brook, 1764. Creator: Salomon Gessner
A Shepherd and a Young Woman With Their Feet in a Brook, 1764

One Day in June, ca. 1880-1885. Creator: William Thomas Smedley
One Day in June, ca. 1880-1885

Two Black-browed albatross (Thalassarche melanophris) rub their bills together - part of a bonding ritual. West Point Island, The Falkland Islands

Aerial view of Lesser flamingos (Phoeniconaias minor), mating display Lake Magadi, Rift Valley, Kenya

The Suitors Visit, c. 1658. Creator: Gerard Terborch II
The Suitors Visit, c. 1658

Parade Saddle, German or Tyrolean, ca. 1450. Creator: Unknown
Parade Saddle, German or Tyrolean, ca. 1450

Parade Saddle, German or Tyrolean, 1400-1450. Creator: Unknown
Parade Saddle, German or Tyrolean, 1400-1450

Double cobweb valentine with Venetian scene, 1830-50. Creator: Anon
Double cobweb valentine with Venetian scene, 1830-50

Valentine, 1876. Creator: Anon
Valentine, 1876

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"Courtship: A Dance of Love and Connection" In the enchanting realm of nature, courtship takes on many forms. From the mesmerizing Blue-footed booby pair gracefully courting on Santa Cruz Island's South coast to the adorable Atlantic Puffins engaging in bill rubbing rituals on Skomer Island, love is in the air. Even the majestic King penguins partake in pre-mating behaviors, showcasing their affectionate bond. As if inspired by celestial romance, Hesperus, the Evening Star, stands as a symbol sacred to lovers since 1855. Love knows no bounds; it transcends species and embraces all beings. Jim and Jeanette find solace and joy amidst lush green grasses as they embark on their own journey of courtship. The Japanese crane displays its wings in a heart shape during February's winter embrace in Hokkaido, Japan. Meanwhile, Andean cock-of-the-rock males gather at leks high up in trees to showcase their vibrant plumage for potential mates. Even Mountain hares engage in playful boxing matches amidst Scotland's snowy landscapes during December - a testament to love's spirited nature. Australasian crested grebes perform an elegant courtship display while Great crested grebes engage in their whimsical weed dance - both captivating spectacles that celebrate unity and devotion. Finally, Atlantic Puffin pairs continue their ritualistic bill rubbing as an expression of affection during this enchanting courtship season. In these moments captured across time and space, we witness nature's intricate tapestry woven with threads of love. Courtship reminds us that connection is universal - whether through graceful dances or tender gestures - it is through these acts that hearts intertwine and souls find solace together.