Hesitant Collection

Love / Language of Legs
The language of legs, from " I am hesitant", to " Better and better", right through to " Thats the ticket!"

Portrait of a Man, 17th century. Creator: School of Alessandro Allori
Portrait of a Man, 17th century

Jailer, 1837-1895. Creator: David van der Kellen
Jailer, 1837-1895

Wild Boar, 18th century. Creator: Unknown
Wild Boar, 18th century

White, Gilbert, Mrs. portrait photograph, 1914 June 18. Creator: Arnold Genthe
White, Gilbert, Mrs. portrait photograph, 1914 June 18

Portrait of a woman, arms crossed. Creator: Fedor Petrovic Cumakov
Portrait of a woman, arms crossed

The New Years Gift, 1858. This cartoon shows Sir Colin Campbell presenting the leashed tiger of India to Palmerston who, rather in the manner of a lion tamer, shelters nervously behind a chair

I Must Venture to the Churchyard, c1930. Artist: W Heath Robinson
I Must Venture to the Churchyard, c1930. An illustration from The Wild Swans by Hans Christian Andersen. From Hans Andersens Fairy Tales by Hans Andersen

Good Taste, published September 15, 1895. Creator: Theophile Alexandre Steinlen
Good Taste, published September 15, 1895

Hesitation (Madame Monteaux?), c. 1867. Creator: Alfred Stevens
Hesitation (Madame Monteaux?), c. 1867. [A woman looks at a letter which has been slipped under a closed door]

The Alley (oil on canvas)
CH405683 The Alley (oil on canvas) by Brun, Guillaume Charles (1825-1908); 59.5x35.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: La Ruelle; ); Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

Sigurd said to himself that whatever befell, he must look on the face
IL370566 Sigurd said to himself that whatever befell, he must look on the face, illustration from The Book of Sagas by Alice S

Hesitation, possibly Madame Monteaux, c. 1867 (oil on panel)
2970317 Hesitation, possibly Madame Monteaux, c.1867 (oil on panel) by Stevens, Alfred Emile (1823-1906); 55.5x43.2 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL, USA; Mr. and Mrs. Martin A

Elizabeth signs Marys death-warrant, illustration from Hutchinson
STC373633 Elizabeth signs Marys death-warrant, illustration from Hutchinsons Story of the British Nation, c.1923 (litho) by Schrader

Queen Elizabeth signing the death warrant of Mary Queen of Scots, engraved by C
STC418709 Queen Elizabeth signing the death warrant of Mary Queen of Scots, engraved by C. Butterworth (engraving) by Liezen-Meyer

Danae and the Brazen Tower, 1872 (oil on panel)
1217574 DanAae and the Brazen Tower, 1872 (oil on panel) by Burne-Jones, Edward Coley (1833-98); 38x19 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; eAshmolean Museum; English, out of copyright

"There was a Young Lady of Portugal, whose ideas were excessively nautical", from A Book of Nonsense
LLM386640 " There was a Young Lady of Portugal, whose ideas were excessively nautical", from A Book of Nonsense, published by Frederick Warne and Co

At the door of one stood a lady, illustration from
STC323620 At the door of one.. stood a lady, illustration from Stories of King Arthur and the Round Table by Beatrice Clay, 1st Edition, 1905 (litho) by Curtis

Little Girl by the Brook holding a Sheaf of Flowers, 1886 (oil on canvas)
989404 Little Girl by the Brook holding a Sheaf of Flowers, 1886 (oil on canvas) by Bouguereau, William-Adolphe (1825-1905); 144.9x85.1 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

How to pop the question, the shy style (colour litho)
3093639 How to pop the question, the shy style (colour litho) by Clarke, Joseph Clayton (Kyd) (1856-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: How to pop the question, the shy style)

Redshank, late 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Redshank, late 19th century

Black-Winged Stilt (Himantopus himantopus) wading. Etosha National Park, Namibia, January

Le Retour A La Maison, 1867, (1923). Artist: Jean Louis Ernest Meissonier
Le Retour A La Maison, 1867. From The Connoisseur Vol LXV [Otto Limited, London, 1923.]

Sliding on Thin Ice, 1869. Artist: John Tenniel
Sliding on Thin Ice, 1869. English converts to Rome including Newman, skating on thin ice while, on the left, Pusey and his Anglo-Catholic Ritualistic friends test the ice before committing

Pig-stickers, Beware!, 1878. Lord Lytton, the Viceroy of India, wearing a topee, tests the point of a spear as his horse rears

Group of king penguins in a snowfall waiting to enter the ocean, South Georgia Island, Antarctica
Group of King Penguins (Aptenodytes patagonicus) lined up at the waters edge in a snowfall waiting to go into the cold waters of the Southern Ocean on South Georgia Island; South Georgia, Antarctica

A baby Orang-utan holding on to tree branches

Divers at Seaside 1932
Two female swimmers, one confident, one hesitant prepare to dive into the sea watched by a group of admiring men

Young European badger - emerging from sett Cotswolds UK
MAB-569 Young European badger - emerging from sett Cotswolds UK Meles meles Mark Boulton Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

European badgers - two emerging from sett. Cotswolds UK
MAB-568 European badgers - two emerging from sett. Cotswolds UK Meles meles Mark Boulton Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

European badger - emerging from sett. Cotswolds UK
MAB-567 European badger - emerging from sett. Cotswolds UK Meles meles Mark Boulton Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

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"Hesitant: A Journey through Love and Art" Love, often described as the language of legs, speaks volumes in "The New Years Gift, 1858. " The hesitant steps towards affection are beautifully portrayed by W Heath Robinson. In "Good Taste, " published in September 15, 1895, Theophile Alexandre Steinlen captures the hesitation that comes with making choices. It reminds us to trust our instincts when it comes to matters of taste. Alfred Stevens' masterpiece "Hesitation (Madame Monteaux?)" from c. 1867 showcases a woman caught in a moment of uncertainty. Her hesitant expression leaves us wondering about her inner turmoil. With pencil on paper, an artist explores the concept of "Hesitant Steps. " Each stroke represents the cautious journey towards progress and growth. "The Alley" painted with oil on canvas depicts a scene where hesitation lingers in every corner. It serves as a reminder that sometimes we must take uncertain paths to find our way forward. Sigurd's determination is tested when he faces adversity but remains resolute. He understands that whatever befalls him, he must confront it head-on and look fearlessly into its face. Another interpretation of Alfred Stevens' work can be found in "Hesitation, possibly Madame Monteaux, " c. 1867 (oil on panel). This piece invites contemplation about the reasons behind one's hesitancy and what lies beneath their facade. Elizabeth signs Mary's death-warrant; an illustration from Hutchinson's history book takes us back to a time where even powerful rulers experienced moments of doubt before making fateful decisions. Engraved by C. , Queen Elizabeth signing the death warrant of Mary Queen of Scots reveals her hesitations amidst political turmoil. This historical event shows how even monarchs grapple with difficult choices. "Danae and the Brazen Tower" painted by an unknown artist in 1872 portrays Danae's hesitancy as she contemplates her fate.