Courting Collection (page 5)

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

Painting from a set of four illustrations for a poem about courtship (w/c on paper) (see also 423487-88)
BCC423489 Painting from a set of four illustrations for a poem about courtship (w/c on paper) (see also 423487-88) by Stelletsky (Stelletskij)

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)

Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae australis) courtship, with the female above showing her abdomen and the male below. Vava'u, Tonga. Pacific Ocean

Two Great egrets (Ardea alba) standing opposite each other with Grey heron (Ardea cinerea) in between. Lake Csaj, Pusztaszer, Hungary, January

Male Black grouse (Tetrao / Lyrurus tetrix) displaying at lek. Kuusamo, Finland, April

Black Grouse (Tetrao tetrix) males at lek, Utajarvi, Finland, April

Annas hummingbird (Calypte anna) male dancing in flight and displaying his bright pink throat feathers to a female, Montana, USA. June

Firefly (Lamprohiza splendidula) light trails of males in forest at dusk, Bavaria, Germany. July

Greater Prairie-Chicken (Tympanuchus cupido) male displaying on lek. Fort Pierre National Grassland, South Dakota, USA. When displaying

Comic postcard, Couple at seaside - letter from wife Date: 20th century

Galapagos penguin (Spheniscus mendiculus), pair courting, Isabela Island, Galapagos Islands

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)

Red fox (Vulpes vulpes) pair nuzzling. London, UK. February

Male Black grouse (Tetrao / Lyrurus tetrix) in flight. Kuusamo, Finland, April

Boat-tailed grackle pair (Quiscalus major) in courtship display. Wakodahatchee Wetlands, Florida, USA, April

Lawess parotia (Parotia lawesii) male displaying. Papua New Guinea

Red Bird-of-Paradise (Paradisaea rubra) male performing practice display at tree-top lek, Raja Ampat, Indonesia. *Medium repro only

Red Deer (Cervus elaphus) stags fighting during the rutting season. Bushy Park, London, UK. October

Manchurian crane (Grus japonensis) pair in courtship dance during snowstorm. Hokkaido, Japan. March

Fireflies (Luciola parvula himebotaru) flashing at night for courtship and reproduction. Gifu, Japan. Composite image

Tartar Officer with Blonde Lady, 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Tartar Officer with Blonde Lady, 19th century

Tartar Officer Courting Blond Lady. Creator: Unknown
Tartar Officer Courting Blond Lady

Eared grebes (Podiceps nigricollis) stand erect in water during courtship, North Park, Colorado, USA. June

Amur / Siberian tigers (Panthera tigris altaica) pair nuzzling each other in snow
Amur/ Siberian tigers (Panthera tigris altaica) pair nuzzling each other in snow. Captive in tiger park, Heilongjiang Province, China. February

Fallow deer (Dama dama) buck bellowing in autumn vegetation, Bradgate Park, Leicestershire, UK, October

Black-browed albatross, typical courtship and greeting behavior, Falkland Islands

Great frigatebird (Fregata minor) male displaying inflated gular sac, Galapagos, Ecuador

Great frigatebird (Phaethon aethereus) male at nest site, with gular sac inflated to attract females. Genovesa Island, Galapagos, May

Sarus crane (Grus antigone), male displaying, Keoladeo NP, Bharatpur, India

Lioness (Panthera leo), aggressively rebuffing male lion banks of the Luangwa river, South Luangwa National Park, Zambia

Clothing during the time of 1620-1670, 1903, (1937). Creator: Sophie B Steel
Clothing during the time of 1620-1670, (1903), 1937. From " History of American Costume - Book One 1607-1800", by Elisabeth McClellan. [Tudor Publishing Company, New York, 1937]

Northern gannets (Morus bassanus) performing sky-pointing display with outspread wings as part of courtship, Cape St. Marys Ecological Reserve, Newfoundland, Canada. June

Red-breasted Mergansers (Mergus serrator) male in foreground performing courtship display to female in background (left), Aurora, New York, USA, April

Western Grebe (Aechmorphus occidentalis), pair during rushing courtship display in which they run across waters surface in synchrony, near Escondido, California, USA, January

American oystercatchers (Haematopus palliatus) courting pair performing Piping Display, calling as they walk along together, Fort DeSoto Park, Florida, USA, March

White stork (Ciconia ciconia) pair performing an up-down display with bill clattering on their nest in an Oak tree, Knepp estate, Sussex, UK, April 2019

Red deer (Cervus elaphus) herd during rut in morning light. Derbyshire, England, UK. October

Nazca booby (Sula granti), pair billing on coastal cliff in evening light. Wolf Island, Galapagos. August 2016

Jaguars (Panthera onca) courting pair on a sand bank. Cuiaba River, Northern Pantanal, Mato Grosso, Brazil

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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.