Embracing Collection

Hungary, Budapest, The Green donkey (Metaphysics), 1924
Sandor Bortnyik (1893-1976), The Green Donkey (Metaphysics), 1924

The Return of the Prodigal Son, c1668. Artist: Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn
The Return of the Prodigal Son, c1668

Icon (oil on wood panel)
XBP394806 Icon (oil on wood panel) by Russian School, (18th century); Private Collection; Photo eBoltin Picture Library; Russian, out of copyright

Abelard and Heloise
ABELARD AND HELOISE French scholar and nun embracing in the scriptorium

Parisian Lovers
23rd June 1951: A young couple sharing an intimate moment in one of the pavement cafes on the Champs-Elysees, Paris. Original Publication

No, No Nanette by Frank Mandel
Promotional postcard for No No Nanette by Frank Mandel, Otto Harbach and Irving Caesar; music Vincent Youmans. (Globe Theatre, New York, 16th September 1925)

Two Young Men, One Embracing the Other, 1880s. Creator: Unknown
Two Young Men, One Embracing the Other, 1880s

Twixt Love and Duty, 1914. World War I postcard, showing a British officer saying farewell to a loved one and answering the call to duty

Public Statue of a Sailor Kissing a Nurse
Public Statue of a sailor kissing a nurse, Sarasota, Florida, black and white

Comic postcard: How we are enjoying ourselves at Bognor
Colour picture showing couple embracing sitting on a fence by the sea, c1908 Prints and Drawings Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: PD 1552

Fuxi and Nuwa, found in the tombs of Astana Cemetery, Turfan (painted silk)
LSE3512892 Fuxi and Nuwa, found in the tombs of Astana Cemetery, Turfan (painted silk) by Chinese School (7th century); National Museum, Seoul

An Allegory with Venus and Cupid, c1523-1568. Artist: Agnolo Bronzino
An Allegory with Venus and Cupid, c1523-1568. The picture is likely to be that mentioned in Vasaris Life of Bronzino of 1568. From the collection of the National Gallery, London

Anna Pavlova with her pet swan Jack, c. 1905 (b / w photo)
XJF366806 Anna Pavlova with her pet swan Jack, c.1905 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

April Fool / Coats 1924
April Fool: Two coats and hats on a stand, looking at first glance like a couple embracing

Callisto And Artemis
The nymph Callisto succumbs to the embraces of Zeus, who is disguised as the goddess Artemis. Artemis, who demanded that her nymphs remained chaste

Great Dane called Hermie is a big dog and is often taken for walks by three year old Emma Rich. 6th July 1980

Singer Kathy Kirby pictured with her husband, freelance writer Fred Pye, after their wedding ceremony at Islington Registry Office in London

Singer Kathy Kirby pictured with her husband freelance writer Fred Pye after their wedding ceremony at Islington Registry Office in London. 29th January 1975

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A marriage made in Chelsea, Judy Garland chose a London Registry Office to be the venue for the 1969 wedding to her fifth and final husband Mickey Deans

Springtime, 1873. Creator: Pierre Auguste Cot
Springtime, 1873

The Wedding of St George and Princess Sabra, 1857. Artist: Dante Gabriel Rossetti
The Wedding of St George and Princess Sabra, 1857. Painting held by the Tate, London. From The Studio Volume 69. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1916-17]

Picture No. 11769157
Grizzly Bear - pair hugging in the rain Digital Manipulation: closed eyes altered colour created sky rainbow & rain Grizzly Bear - pair hugging in the rain Digital Manipulation

WWI - Wounded soldier in the arms of his nurse
WWI - Wounded soldier (who has lost his arm) in the arms of his nurse - Comrades in Arms. Date: circa 1917

Infant Vervet Monkey (Chlorocebus aethiops), Kruger National Park, South Africa, Africa

Couple on bridge at sunset, Aruba, West Indies, Dutch Caribbean, Central America

Paolo and Francesca da Rimini, 1863 (oil on canvas)
989657 Paolo and Francesca da Rimini, 1863 (oil on canvas) by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); 280.6x193.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Paolo and Francesca da Rimini. Gustave Dore (1832-1883)

Proboscis Monkey mother and baby, Borneo, Malaysia, Southeast Asia, Asia

The firemans kiss (colour litho)
2779992 The firemans kiss (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The firemans kiss. A curious New Years Day tradition in Parisian theatres)

Lady embracing her lawyer (colour litho)
3096423 Lady embracing her lawyer (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lady embracing her lawyer. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

The Meeting of Saint Anthony and Saint Paul, c1430-1435. Artist: Sano di Pietro
The Meeting of Saint Anthony and Saint Paul, c1430-1435. The painting is part of the Kress Collection, National Gallery of Art, Washington DC

Study for The Blessed Damozel, c. 1876 (graphite on paper)
XJF417334 Study for The Blessed Damozel, c.1876 (graphite on paper) by Rossetti, Dante Gabriel Charles (1828-82); Private Collection; (add.info)

Charity (engraving)
778191 Charity (engraving) by Reynolds, Joshua (1723-92) (after); Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College, Oxford; (add.info)

Brunnhilde throws herself into Siegfrieds arms, illustration from
STC324259 Brunnhilde throws herself into Siegfrieds arms, illustration from Siegfried and the Twilight of the Gods, 1924 (colour litho) by Rackham

The Chaperon by Joyce Dennys
A young woman manages to steal a few moments with her sweetheart out of sight of her chaperon (whose Victorian bathing costume can be seen)

The Musical Pair in the Hammock. Artist: American Stereoscopic Company
The Musical Pair in the Hammock. Stereoscopic card detail

Return of the Prodigal Son, 1636 (etching)
XJF416570 Return of the Prodigal Son, 1636 (etching) by Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn (1606-69); Private Collection; Dutch, out of copyright

All Tickets Please - Conductor interrupts a Romantic Moment
" All Tickets Please!" A British Rail Ticket Conductor interrupts a Romantic Moment in First Class. We will never know if they did have a Ticket to Ride, but she don t care

The Reunion of the Soul and the Body, pl. 13, illustration from The Grave, A
XYC290782 The Reunion of the Soul and the Body, pl.13, illustration from The Grave, A, Poem by William Blake (1757-1827), engraved by Luigi Schiavonetti (1765-1810), 1808 (etching) by Blake

"Karl and woman-dressed, Ljusdahl, 1840", Creator: Vilhelm Wallander
"Karl and woman-dressed, Ljusdahl, 1840"

Child and calf, between c1900 and c1930. Creator: Unknown
Child and calf, between c1900 and c1930

The International Exhibition - "L'Innominato", painted by Guardassoni, of Bologna, 1862. Engraving of a painting

Europeans Embracing (image 3 of 3), c1590. Creator: Unknown
Europeans Embracing (image 3 of 3), c1590

The Wedding of St George and the Princess Sabra, 1857. Creator: Dante Gabriel Rossetti
The Wedding of St George and the Princess Sabra, 1857. Sabra threads a lock of her hair through St Georges helmet; in the corner is the severed head of the dragon he has just killed to rescue her

Short man kissing a tall woman (colour litho)
3096447 Short man kissing a tall woman (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Short man kissing a tall woman)

John Bindon actor reunited with Vicki Hodge

Actress Helen Mirren (18) April 1965 At a rehearsal Playing the Egyptian queen Cleopatra in the National Youth Theatre Anthony And Cleopatra at the Old Vic

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"Embracing the Beauty of Art: A Journey Through Time and Emotion" In Rembrandt's masterpiece, "The Return of the Prodigal Son, " we witness a poignant embrace that symbolizes forgiveness and redemption. The artist captures the essence of human connection, reminding us to embrace compassion in our own lives. Moving forward to Parisian Lovers, we are transported to a romantic rendezvous where two souls intertwine in an intimate embrace. Love knows no boundaries as these lovers surrender themselves to passion and affection. Hungary's enigmatic painting, "The Green Donkey (Metaphysics), " invites us into a realm of mystery and contemplation. Here, we learn to embrace the unknown and delve into the depths of our imagination. In "Twixt Love and Duty, " painted during World War I, love is torn between duty and sacrifice. This emotional piece urges us to find balance in our own lives by embracing both responsibilities and matters of the heart. An Icon on wood panel speaks volumes about faith and spirituality. As we gaze upon this sacred image, let us open our hearts to divine guidance while embracing the power of belief. Abelard and Heloise's tragic tale unfolds through their passionate embrace. Their forbidden love teaches us about longing, sacrifice, but also reminds us that sometimes it is worth risking everything for true happiness. Agnolo Bronzino's allegorical masterpiece portrays Venus embracing Cupid with tenderness. It serves as a reminder that love can conquer all obstacles when embraced wholeheartedly. The iconic Public Statue of a Sailor Kissing a Nurse immortalizes an exuberant moment at the end of World War II—a celebration not only for victory but also for unity among nations. Let this statue inspire us all to embrace peace and harmony wherever we may be. Humor takes center stage with comic postcard "How We Are Enjoying Ourselves at Bognor.