Courting Collection (page 9)

Black-browed albatross (Thalassarche melanophris) pair in courtship. Falkland Islands

Wall Paper Design, c. 1939. Creator: Henry Meyers
Wall Paper Design, c. 1939

Fan, 1935 / 1942. Creator: Frank J Mace
Fan, 1935/1942

Valentine, 1877. 1877. Creator: Catherine Greenaway
Valentine, 1877

Valentine, ca. 1875. Creator: Catherine Greenaway
Valentine, ca. 1875

Valentine, 1875-1880. Creator: Catherine Greenaway
Valentine, 1875-1880

Valentine, 1876. 1876. Creator: Catherine Greenaway
Valentine, 1876

Valentine, 1874. Creator: Catherine Greenaway
Valentine, 1874

Valentine, 1876. Creator: Catherine Greenaway
Valentine, 1876

Valentine, 1882. Creator: Catherine Greenaway
Valentine, 1882. Illustrations from " A Day in a Childs Life" and " Routledges Every Girls Annual for 1882", (edited by Miss Alicia Amy Leith)

Fortune and Misfortune, or The Broken Pitcher, 1787 Creator: Philibert Louis Debucourt
Fortune and Misfortune, or The Broken Pitcher, 1787

The Hand, 1788. Creator: Philibert Louis Debucourt
The Hand, 1788

The Rose, 1788. Creator: Philibert Louis Debucourt
The Rose, 1788

Valentine, 1881. Creator: Catherine Greenaway
Valentine, 1881

Love at First Sight, January 10th, 1796. Creator: George Shepheard
Love at First Sight, January 10th, 1796

The Lady of Monsoreau (La Dame de Monsoreau), 1830-65. Creator
The Lady of Monsoreau (La Dame de Monsoreau), 1830-65

A Feast in the park of the Duke of Mantua, c. 1595 (oil on canvas)
XOU16845 A Feast in the park of the Duke of Mantua, c.1595 (oil on canvas) by Vrancx, Sebastian (1573-1647); 146.5x190.5 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Rouen

Lovers, c. 1913 (pencil on paper) (b / w photo)
FFA145849 Lovers, c.1913 (pencil on paper) (b/w photo) by Klimt, Gustav (1862-1918); 37x56 cm; Private Collection; Austrian, out of copyright

Welcomed Attention (oil on canvas)
1769865 Welcomed Attention (oil on canvas) by Andreotti, Federigo (1847-1930); 154.9x110.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Welcomed Attention. Frederico Andreotti (1847-1930). Oil on canvas

Venus and Aeneas, 1874-c. 1919 (w / c on vellum)
1195384 Venus and Aeneas, 1874-c.1919 (w/c on vellum) by English School, (19th century); 33.5x24 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

The Courtship, 1880 (oil on canvas)
827013 The Courtship, 1880 (oil on canvas) by Rau, Emil Karl (1858-c.1897); 78.7x96.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Courtship. Emil Rau (1858-1837). Oil on canvas. Painted in 1880

Proposal of Love, 1884 (oil on canvas)
CH401601 Proposal of Love, 1884 (oil on canvas) by Bls, Eugen von (1843-1931); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Austrian, out of copyright

The Serenade (oil on canvas)
CH401395 The Serenade (oil on canvas) by Soulacroix, Joseph Frederick Charles (1825-79); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

The Huguenot, 1852 (oil on canvas)
3431771 The Huguenot, 1852 (oil on canvas) by Millais, John Everett (1829-96); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

Venus and Adonis (oil on canvas)
990268 Venus and Adonis (oil on canvas) by Aldrovandini, Tommaso (1653-1736); 93x210 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Venus and Adonis. Tommaso Aldrovandini (1653-1736). Oil on canvas

Two Peacocks on a Stone Plinth in a Garden, (oil on canvas)
990134 Two Peacocks on a Stone Plinth in a Garden, (oil on canvas) by Bogdani or Bogdany, Jakob (1660-1724); 231x150 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Two Peacocks on a Stone Plinth in a Garden)

Portrait of a Young Lady surrounded by her Admirers, (black and white chalk on paper)
990031 Portrait of a Young Lady surrounded by her Admirers, (black and white chalk on paper) by French School, (19th century); 30.3x46.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Flirtation, (oil on canvas)
989904 Flirtation, (oil on canvas) by Soulacroix, Joseph Frederick Charles (1825-79); 71.8x52.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Flirtation. Joseph Frederic Charles Soulacroix (1825-1879)

Three Decorative Panels with Allegories of Winter, Summer and Autumn (3 of 3
659358 Three Decorative Panels with Allegories of Winter, Summer and Autumn (3 of 3) (oil on canvas) by Lancret, Nicolas (1690-1743) (school of)

A Courtyard in the Olden Time, (oil on panel)
658582 A Courtyard in the Olden Time, (oil on panel) by Landseer, Edwin (1802-73); 43.8x59 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Courtyard in the Olden Time. Sir Edwin Henry Landseer (1802-1873)

Folio from a miniature Book of Hours, use of Rome, Bruges
492879 Folio from a miniature Book of Hours, use of Rome, Bruges, 1530-35 (tempera on vellum) (see also 492863-81) by Bening

A gentleman courting a lady music making in a courtyard, 1668 (oil on canvas)
487074 A gentleman courting a lady music making in a courtyard, 1668 (oil on canvas) by Fourmentrou, Jacob de (fl.1668); 38.1x28 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Belgian

Along the River; Au Bord de la Riviere, (oil on canvas)
651451 Along the River; Au Bord de la Riviere, (oil on canvas) by Ballavoine, Jules Frederic (1880-1901); 26.7x35.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Along the River; Au Bord de la Riviere)

Afternoon Pastimes, (oil on canvas)
827363 Afternoon Pastimes, (oil on canvas) by King, Edward R. (active 1883-1924); 50.8x76.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Afternoon Pastimes. Edward R. King (active 1883-1924). Oil on canvas

Courting People (colour litho)
3621884 Courting People (colour litho) by Emmerson, Henry Hetherington (1831-95); Private Collection; (add.info.: Courting People)

Rules for lovers: "Don t be bashful"(colour photo)
3627182 Rules for lovers: " Don t be bashful" (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rules for lovers: " Don t be bashful")

A depiction of Courtly Love in the Provence region of France (engraving)
3647872 A depiction of Courtly Love in the Provence region of France (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

"Shall I marry you my pretty maid?", from The Hey Diddle Diddle Picture Book
3506758 " Shall I marry you my pretty maid?", from The Hey Diddle Diddle Picture Book, pub.1882 (colour engraving) by Caldecott

"Shall I go with you my pretty maid?", from The Hey Diddle Diddle Picture Book
3506757 " Shall I go with you my pretty maid?", from The Hey Diddle Diddle Picture Book, pub.1882 (colour engraving) by Caldecott

La Dispute de la Rose
3788077 La Dispute de la Rose by Boilly, Louis Leopold (1761-1845); (add.info.: La Dispute de la Rose (The Argument of the Rose), after engraving by Joseph Eymar

Not Here (colour litho)
5230178 Not Here (colour litho) by Underwood, Clarence F. (1871-1929); Private Collection; (add.info.: Not Here. Illustration from Girls of Today (Frederick A Stokes Company, New York)

A farmer pauses in his work to flirt with a young woman (litho)
6001474 A farmer pauses in his work to flirt with a young woman (litho) by Fisher, Harrison (1875-1934); Private Collection; (add.info.: A farmer pauses in his work to flirt with a young woman)

Woman picking flowers with a male admirer (litho)
6001446 Woman picking flowers with a male admirer (litho) by Fisher, Harrison (1875-1934); Private Collection; (add.info.: Woman picking flowers with a male admirer)

Rococo in miniature (engraving)
6001372 Rococo in miniature (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rococo in miniature)

Two Obstacles (colour litho)
6001241 Two Obstacles (colour litho) by Granville-Smith, Walter (1870-1938); Private Collection; (add.info.: Two Obstacles)

Loves Idleness: two couples releaxing in the shade beneath a tree in a garden (colour litho)
6001229 Loves Idleness: two couples releaxing in the shade beneath a tree in a garden (colour litho) by Granville-Smith, Walter (1870-1938); Private Collection; (add.info.: Loves Idleness)

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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.