Liking Collection (#3)

Sleeping Venus, c. 1510-76 (oil on canvas)
7240827 Sleeping Venus, c.1510-76 (oil on canvas) by Titian (Tiziano Vecelli) (c.1488-1576) (after); 104x168.9 cm; The Weston Park Foundation, Shropshire, UK; (add.info.: Sleeping Venus)

Portrait of William Wordsworth (1770-1850), c. 1822-50 (oil on canvas)
7240934 Portrait of William Wordsworth (1770-1850), c.1822-50 (oil on canvas) by Carrick, Thomas Heathfield (1802-74); 16.5x14 cm; The Weston Park Foundation, Shropshire

Time Clipping the Wings of Love, Chelsea-Derby Porcelain Factory, c. 1775 (soft-paste porcelain)
449819 Time Clipping the Wings of Love, Chelsea-Derby Porcelain Factory, c.1775 (soft-paste porcelain) by English School, (18th century); The Holburne Museum, Bath

Time Clipping the Wings of Love, Chelsea-Derby Porcelain Factory, c. 1775 (soft-paste porcelain)
449816 Time Clipping the Wings of Love, Chelsea-Derby Porcelain Factory, c.1775 (soft-paste porcelain) by English School, (18th century); The Holburne Museum, Bath

Couple bathing in the forest
7231830 Couple bathing in the forest by Folkestad, Bernhard Dorotheus (1879-1933); 120x135 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Artist: Bernhard Folkestad (1879-1933)); Photo © O. Vaering

The horse stands between his master and the enemy (colour litho)
7193519 The horse stands between his master and the enemy (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The horse stands between his master and the enemy)

Leda and the Swan, Oil on canvas
7224990 Leda and the Swan, Oil on canvas by Vinci, Leonardo da (1452-1519) (after); Villa Borghese, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: Leda and the Swan)

Leda and the Swan, Oil on canvas
7224989 Leda and the Swan, Oil on canvas by Vinci, Leonardo da (1452-1519) (after); Villa Borghese, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: VillaLeda and the Swan)

Illustration by Walter Crane for A Flower Wedding (colour litho)
7151282 Illustration by Walter Crane for A Flower Wedding (colour litho) by Crane, Walter (1845-1915) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

German pride (colour litho)
7148645 German pride (colour litho) by Heilemann, Ernst (1870-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: German pride)

Black man looking alarmed in the embrace of a white woman (colour litho)
7147420 Black man looking alarmed in the embrace of a white woman (colour litho) by Reznicek, Ferdinand von (1868-1909); Private Collection; (add.info)

A scene from Daphnis and Chloe (colour litho)
7150460 A scene from Daphnis and Chloe (colour litho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A scene from Daphnis and Chloe, an ancient Greek novel by Longus)

Mazeppa - "Again He Urges on His Wild Career", satire depicting King William IV tied to the wild horse of
7148292 Mazeppa - " Again He Urges on His Wild Career", satire depicting King William IV tied to the wild horse of Reform, 1832 (engraving) by Doyle

Faces in the Flames: woman and child looking into a fire (colour litho)
7148232 Faces in the Flames: woman and child looking into a fire (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Faces in the Flames)

Vinolia soap, advertisement (chromolitho)
7154213 Vinolia soap, advertisement (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vinolia soap)

The sailors return: a sailor returns home to his family (chromolitho)
7153587 The sailors return: a sailor returns home to his family (chromolitho) by Dickes, William (fl.1843-81); Private Collection; (add.info.: The sailors return)

Young woman feeding the birds being surprised by her lover (colour litho)
7153515 Young woman feeding the birds being surprised by her lover (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

"Now I would like to organize the whole World"(litho)
7168503 " Now I would like to organize the whole World" (litho) by Pont (Graham Laidler) (1908-40); Private Collection; (add.info)

Aesops Fables: The Lion in Love (colour litho)
7164643 Aesops Fables: The Lion in Love (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Lion in Love)

Le Floriste Francois (colour photo)
7162427 Le Floriste Francois (colour photo) by French School, (17th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le Floriste Francois)

Love and a Cottage (engraving)
7167131 Love and a Cottage (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Love and a Cottage)

The Rivals (engraving)
7161633 The Rivals (engraving) by Garland, Charles Trevor (fl. 1880-1901) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Rivals)

The pilot and his wife, 1881
7143011 The pilot and his wife, 1881 by Lorck, Carl Julius (1829-82); 19x13 cm; Private Collection; Photo © O. Vaering

The sick child
7143008 The sick child by Krohg, Christian (1852-1925); Private Collection; Photo © O. Vaering

Love your horse, and your horse will love you (engraving)
7180737 Love your horse, and your horse will love you (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Love your horse, and your horse will love you)

Babys Birthday (colour litho)
7181602 Babys Birthday (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Babys Birthday. Illustration for Bubbles edited by Dr Barnardo (1900).); © Look and Learn

Elderly couple receiving a visit from their children and grandchildren (litho)
7172635 Elderly couple receiving a visit from their children and grandchildren (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Return of the Prodigal Son (engraving)
7172456 Return of the Prodigal Son (engraving) by European School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Return of the Prodigal Son (Luke 15)

Woman trying to evade her suitors marriage proposal (litho)
7172183 Woman trying to evade her suitors marriage proposal (litho) by Bluhm, Oscar (1867-1912); Private Collection; (add.info.: Woman trying to evade her suitors marriage proposal)

Woman asking her friend how her husband to be proposed to her (colour litho)
7172169 Woman asking her friend how her husband to be proposed to her (colour litho) by Bluhm, Oscar (1867-1912); Private Collection; (add.info)

Casanovas echappant des plombs de Venise (engraving)
7179269 Casanovas echappant des plombs de Venise (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Casanovas echappant des plombs de Venise)

Cross d in Love (engraving)
7177919 Cross d in Love (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cross d in Love. Illustration for The Comic Annual by Thomas Hood)

"We ll be Friends"(engraving)
7165835 " We ll be Friends" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: " We ll be Friends." Illustration for Our Darlings)

Yasemeen from the Arabian Nights (oil on canvas)
6201847 Yasemeen from the Arabian Nights (oil on canvas) by Wontner, William Clark (1857-1930); Private Collection

Farewell mother, 1898
7215869 Farewell mother, 1898 by Kittelsen, Theodor Severin (1857-1914); Private Collection; Photo © O. Vaering

Cupid delivers a love letter. 19th century (print)
7212201 Cupid delivers a love letter. 19th century (print) by Mallet, Jean Baptiste (1759-1835) (after); (add.info.: L Amitie reste, or Friendship Remains)

Tristan, Iseult and the separating sword (woodcut)
7186089 Tristan, Iseult and the separating sword (woodcut) by German School, (16th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tristan, Iseult and the separating sword)

The Broken Fan (litho)
7186058 The Broken Fan (litho) by Huet, Jean-Baptiste (1745-1811) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Broken Fan)

The Love Swing, 1902 (oil on canvas mounted on wood)
6431746 The Love Swing, 1902 (oil on canvas mounted on wood) by Stuck, Franz von (1863-1928); 56x78 cm; Private Collection

S Maria Magdalena (chromolitho)
7188685s Maria Magdalena (chromolitho) by Austrian School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.:s Maria Magdalena)

Triton and Nereid (oil painting)
7186251 Triton and Nereid (oil painting) by Klinger, Max (1857-1920); Private Collection; (add.info.: Triton and Nereid. Illustration from Bilder-Lexicon Sexualwissenschaft)

Youth and Age (colour litho)
7184051 Youth and Age (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Youth and Age. Illustration for The Prize, 1896.); © Look and Learn

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"Liking" takes many forms throughout history and art. From Shakespeare's "The Merchant of Venice" to the vibrant colors of love in the kitchen, these artworks capture the essence of affection and desire. In an oil on canvas painting from 1892, we witness a timeless tale unfold, reminding us that love knows no bounds. Moving into the heart of domesticity, a color lithograph titled "Love in the Kitchen" showcases passion simmering amidst pots and pans. A maid dish also joins this visual feast with its own colorful lithograph representation, emphasizing that even mundane tasks can be infused with tenderness. Nature's sweetest offerings are not forgotten either; honey pears (or pairs) make their appearance in another vivid lithograph. The delicate beauty depicted reminds us that love can be as fragile as fruit ripening under golden sunlight. Aphrodite herself graces our presence through a captivating color lithograph. As the goddess of love emerges from her ethereal realm, she serves as a reminder that passion is both divine and human. An egg and spoon become unexpected symbols of connection in yet another lively lithographic piece. This whimsical image demonstrates how even ordinary objects can take on new meaning when shared between two hearts. Intriguingly tucked away within cupboards lies an embrace between lovers captured in vibrant colors. Their secret rendezvous immortalized forever through this intimate depiction evokes feelings of excitement and hidden desires. A couple locked in an ardent kiss shares their momentary bliss while being observed by none other than a table spoon - perhaps serving as a silent witness to their passionate encounter. Love finds its way into every corner of life, even where we least expect it. Triumphal procession unfolds before our eyes through an ancient Greek engraving dedicated to Eros - God of love and sex himself. This grand spectacle reminds us that throughout time immemorial, humanity has celebrated love's triumphs with great pomp and splendor.