Flirtatious Collection

Bathing Belle on Pier
A flirtatious young woman in a two-piece bathing costume of side lacing shorts & striped tunic adjusts her black stockings. N.B espadrilles with ribbon lacing

Tenderly flirting, illustration from Pride & Prejudice by Jane Austen
XJF451387 Tenderly flirting, illustration from Pride & Prejudice by Jane Austen, edition published in 1894 (engraving) by Thomson

London Life front cover, March 1966 - The Things London Girl
Front cover of London Life magazine with the provocative headline, " The Things London Girls Do for Money" and a photograph of a flirtatious woman called Marilyn Rugg with impressively

The Peachcomber by Rick Elmes
A dapper chap in a sharp white suit and cane enjoys the attentions of several young women in bathing suits on a beach. Date: 1927

The Tatler Summer Number front cover 1932
Jolly front cover design for the Tatlers Summer Number featuring two cheery beach belles wearing fashionable pyjama suits. One smokes a cigarette while the other grins under a wide brimmed sun hat

The Hunt the Slipper Ball at the savoy Miss Sonia Surovova and a military friend 17 February 1920

Winter Sportings by Lewis Baumer
I looked at her, she looked at me. Illustration showing a flirtatious glance between two winter sports enthusiasts

Britannia and Eve front cover, September 1947
Front cover of Britannia and Eve magazine featuring an illustration of a pretty young woman with blonde, wavy hair, red lipstick and a smart, striped blouse

WW1 era - Saucy French postcard
" Why do you keep your helmet on?" " Its because I hope to go scouting." !!! Date: circa 1915

Conchita Montenegro
Spanish actress Conchita Montenegro (1911-2007) near the beginning of her Hollywood career. She appeared in several films in the 1930s and 40s. Date: circa 1931

A Merry Company in an Interior (oil on panel)
EH402374 A Merry Company in an Interior (oil on panel) by Hals, Dirck (1591-1656); 23.1x27.9 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images

Haddon Hall with elegantly dressed figures in the foreground, 1881. Creator: After Ignacio de Leon y Escosura
Haddon Hall with elegantly dressed figures in the foreground, 1881

The Duchess, c. 1930 (watercolour on paper)
3026002 The Duchess, c. 1930 (watercolour on paper) by Barbier, Georges (1882-1932); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection

Illustration from Les Liaisons Dangereuses by Pierre Choderlos de Laclos (1741-1803) pub. 1934 (pochoir print)
3025982 Illustration from Les Liaisons Dangereuses by Pierre Choderlos de Laclos (1741-1803) pub. 1934 (pochoir print) by Barbier, Georges (1882-1932); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection

Die Jagd auf den Mann (litho)
3646179 Die Jagd auf den Mann (litho) by Reznicek, Ferdinand von (1868-1909); Private Collection; (add.info.: Die Jagd auf den Mann)

Danceny declaring his love to Cecile, Illustration from Les Liaisons Dangereuses by Pierre Choderlos de Laclos
3025987 Danceny declaring his love to Cecile, Illustration from Les Liaisons Dangereuses by Pierre Choderlos de Laclos (1741-1803) pub

Young woman in a fawn dress (oil on canvas)
992455 Young woman in a fawn dress (oil on canvas) by Mercier, Philippe (1689-1760); 127x101.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Seated on a chaise longue in an interior)

Le triomphe de la coquetterie, 18th century. 18th century. Creator: Anon
Le triomphe de la coquetterie, 18th century

La Finette, from Personages de Comedie, pub. 1922 (pochoir print)
2966862 La Finette, from Personages de Comedie, pub. 1922 (pochoir print) by Barbier, Georges (1882-1932); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection

Before the Ball (oil on paper laid down on canvas)
989414 Before the Ball (oil on paper laid down on canvas) by Payen, G. (19th century); 97.1x92.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Before the Ball; Avant le Bal. G. Payen (19th century)

Illustration from Les Liaisons Dangereuses by Pierre Choderlos de Laclos (1741-1803) pub. 1934 (pochoir print)
3025973 Illustration from Les Liaisons Dangereuses by Pierre Choderlos de Laclos (1741-1803) pub. 1934 (pochoir print) by Barbier, Georges (1882-1932); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection

A Welcome Distraction, (oil on panel)
651325 A Welcome Distraction, (oil on panel) by Weiss, Emile Georges (1861-p.1921); 45.6x34.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Welcome Distraction. Emile Georges Weiss (1861-after 1921)

Walk in the Forest, illustration for Fetes Galantes by Paul Verlaine (1844-96) 1928 (pochoir print)
STC237081 Walk in the Forest, illustration for Fetes Galantes by Paul Verlaine (1844-96) 1928 (pochoir print) by Barbier, Georges (1882-1932); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection

The Woman with the Fan, 1919-21 (pochoir print)
781146 The Woman with the Fan, 1919-21 (pochoir print) by Brunelleschi, Umberto (1879-1949); Private Collection; (add.info.: La Femme a l eventail Illustration from La Guirlande)

Flirtation, (oil on canvas)
989760 Flirtation, (oil on canvas) by Girardet, Jules (1856-1938); 102x81 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Flirtation. Jules Girardet (1856-1946). Oil on canvas

The Swing (oil on canvas)
XIR156532 The Swing (oil on canvas) by Fragonard, Jean-Honore (1732-1806) (after); Musee Lambinet, Versailles, France; French, out of copyright

La Joie de Vivre (pen, watercolour and bodycolour on card)
1764983 La Joie de Vivre (pen, watercolour and bodycolour on card) by Scoppetta, Pietro (1863-1920); Private Collection; (add.info.: La Joie de Vivre. Pietro Scoppetta (1863-1920)

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

Idyll, 1851-52 (oil on canvas)
989561 Idyll, 1851-52 (oil on canvas) by Bouguereau, William-Adolphe (1825-1905); 84.5x63.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Idyll; Idylle. William Adolphe Bouguereau (1825-1905). Oil on canvas

After the Bath, (oil on canvas)
989508 After the Bath, (oil on canvas) by Zatzka, Hans (1859-1945); 63.5x48.9 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: After the Bath. Hans Zatzka (1859-1945). Oil on canvas

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)

Flirtation, 1885 (pencil, watercolour and bodycolour on paper)
659716 Flirtation, 1885 (pencil, watercolour and bodycolour on paper) by Zorn, Anders Leonard (1860-1920); 59.7x40.1 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Flirtation. Anders Leonard Zorn (1860-1920)

Mrs Hone in a Striped Dress, c. 1912 (oil on canvas)
657110 Mrs Hone in a Striped Dress, c.1912 (oil on canvas) by Orpen, William (1878-1931); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mrs Hone in a Striped Dress. Sir William Orpen (1878-1931). Oil on canvas

The Flower Seller, (watercolour and bodycolour)
659084 The Flower Seller, (watercolour and bodycolour) by Stahl, Friedrich (1863-1940); 42x30 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Flower Seller. Friedrich Stahl (1863-1940)

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)

Flirting, 1910 (oil on canvas)
822938 Flirting, 1910 (oil on canvas) by Witkowski, Karl (1860-1910); 76.2x63.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Flirting. Karl Witkowski (1860-1910). Oil on canvas

A New Form of Prayer, (pencil, pen and watercolour)
651846 A New Form of Prayer, (pencil, pen and watercolour) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); 32.4x25.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A New Form of Prayer. Thomas Rowlandson (b)

Elegant Company Playing Cards in an Interior, c. 1650s (oil on canvas)
827723 Elegant Company Playing Cards in an Interior, c.1650s (oil on canvas) by Eeckhout, Gerbrandt van den (1621-74); 51.5x61.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

The Coquette, (oil on canvas)
827489 The Coquette, (oil on canvas) by Hernandez, Daniel (1856-1932); 55.3x38.1 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Coquette. Daniel Hernandez (1856-1932). Oil on canvas

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 Playing the Cittern, c. 1662 (oil on panel)
5863945 Woman Playing the Cittern, c. 1662 (oil on panel) by Steen, Jan Havicksz. (1625/26-79); 31x37.5 cm; Mauritshuis, The Hague, The Netherlands; Dutch, out of copyright

Couple Courting, 1887 (oil on canvas)
NUL386990 Couple Courting, 1887 (oil on canvas) by Bls, Eugen von (1843-1931); 267x173 cm; Private Collection; Austrian, out of copyright

Advertisement for Higgins German Laundry Soap, c. 1880 (colour litho)
HGL396920 Advertisement for Higgins German Laundry Soap, c.1880 (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Hagley Museum & Library, Wilmington, Delaware

A Rest After Boating, 1885 (oil on canvas)
NUL396491 A Rest After Boating, 1885 (oil on canvas) by Croegaert, Georges (1848-1923); 27x40.5 cm; Private Collection; Belgian, out of copyright

Stalking, 1865-70 (w / c on paper)
AKV406781 Stalking, 1865-70 (w/c on paper) by Spitzweg, Carl (1808-85); Private Collection; (add.info.: Auf Dem Pirschgang; ); eAckermann Kunstverlag; German, out of copyright

Bathing Belle
Im looking out for you here. A flirtatious bathing belle at the door of her bathing machine. Date: circa 1910

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Captivating and coy, these flirtatious hints transport us to a world of tenderly flirting hearts. From the pages of Pride & Prejudice by Jane Austen, where love blossoms amidst subtle glances and playful banter, to the vibrant illustration of a Bathing Belle on Pier, exuding charm with every step. London Life's front cover in March 1966 introduces 'The Things London Girl' - a modern-day enchantress who knows how to captivate with her irresistible allure. In Winter Sportings by Lewis Baumer, we witness the artistry of flirtation on ice as couples twirl and glide together, their eyes locked in an unspoken promise. The Peachcomber by Rick Elmes takes us on a whimsical journey through tropical paradise, where coquetry is as abundant as the lush foliage that surrounds it. Traveling back in time to 1932 with The Tatler Summer Number front cover, we encounter elegant ladies adorned in exquisite gowns at The Hunt the Slipper Ball at the Savoy. Miss Sonia Surovova steals hearts alongside her military friend – their chemistry palpable even through black-and-white photographs. Britannia and Eve's September 1947 front cover showcases Conchita Montenegro; her smoldering gaze leaves admirers weak-kneed while an advert for Eau de Cologne promises to enhance one's natural magnetism. A saucy French postcard from WW1 era reminds us that even during times of turmoil, playfulness can still ignite sparks between lovers. Coquetry dances across each hint like whispers carried on a summer breeze – reminding us that sometimes all it takes is a knowing smile or a gentle touch to awaken desire.