Romantic Collection

Little blue penguin (Eudyptula minor), two standing on rocks at night, silhouetted against Melbourne city lights. St Kilda breakwater, Victoria, Australia. December 2016

Wanderer Above the Sea of Fog
The Wanderer above the Sea of Fog by FRIEDRICH, Caspar David (1744-1840). Romanticism. Oil on canvas

Italy, Venice. Chiesa di Santa Maria della Salute and Grande Canal

Heroic fireman rescuing girl from fire
Heroic fireman rescuing a girl from a fire

Beach. Study from North Norway, c1900s. Creator: Anna Katarina Boberg
Beach. Study from North Norway, c1900s

By Jerusalem. Study, 1921. Creator: Anna Katarina Boberg
By Jerusalem. Study, 1921

View of Bristol from Clifton Wood, 1837 (oil on canvas)
2829459 View of Bristol from Clifton Wood, 1837 (oil on canvas) by Muller, William James (1812-45); 91.4x172.7 cm; Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; eBristol Museums

Under the Blossom that Hangs on the Bough, 1917 (oil on canvas)
BAL131932 Under the Blossom that Hangs on the Bough, 1917 (oil on canvas) by Godward, John William (1861-1922); 61x81.3 cm; Private Collection; Roy Miles Fine Paintings; English, out of copyright

Heroic fireman rescuing girl from fire
Heroic fireman rescuing a girl from a fire. Date: 19th century

Grace reading at Howth Bay (oil on canvas)
AGN284331 Grace reading at Howth Bay (oil on canvas) by Orpen, William (1878-1931); 45.8x50.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: the artists wife, Grace Knewstub; ); Photo eAgnew s, London; Irish

Dante Alighieri, Italian poet, sees his beloved Beatrice
Dante Alighieri, Italian poet, best known for his long narrative poem, the Divine Comedy, sees his beloved Beatrice Portinari on the Lung Arno, Florence

Recruitment poster for the RAF
Recruitment poster for the Royal Air Force -- the gateway to a brighter life. The recruitment office is in Henrietta Street, Covent Garden, London

Dedham Lock and Mill, 1820 (oil on canvas)
BAL8312 Dedham Lock and Mill, 1820 (oil on canvas) by Constable, John (1776-1837); 53.7x76.2 cm; Victoria & Albert Museum, London, UK; English, out of copyright

San Sebastian (Donostia), view of the bay after sunset, from a high terrace

The Boxer. Portrait of Boris Snezhkovsky, 1933. Private Collection

Mexico, San Miguel de Allende. La Parroquia de San Miguel Arcangel Church dominates the city at twilight

Ballerina & Snow
View from the Artists Window Romantic depiction of a young blonde ballerina looking at the snowy scene ouside

A First Rate Taking in Stores, 1818. Artist: JMW Turner
A First Rate Taking in Stores, 1818. Painting held at the Tate, London. From The Studio Volume 120 [The Studio Ltd. London & New York, 1940]

Wrights Coal Tar Soap - WW1
Advertisement for Wrights Coal Tar Soap from the Great War showing a soldier and his wife or sweetheart bidding farewell to each other

J. M. W. Turner (1775-1851). British painter. Rain, Steam an
J.M. W. Turner (1775-1851). British Romantic landscape painter. His work is regarded as a Romantic preface to Impressionism. Rain, Steam and Speed The Great Western Railway (1844)

One of the Famly - a horse joins a family meal
One of the Family by Frederick George Cotman (original in the Walker Art Gallery, Liverpool). Cotman painted this romantic scene of rustic domestic life at the Black Boy Inn at Hurley on Thames

Mary Pinnock as Ophelia by Julia Margaret Cameron
Ophelia (Mary Pinnock) by Julia Margaret Cameron. Date: 1867

Shoeburyness Fisherman Hailing a Whitstable Hoy, aka The Pilot Boat, and The Red Cap, c1809 Artist: JMW Turner
Shoeburyness Fisherman Hailing a Whitstable Hoy, aka The Pilot Boat, and The Red Cap, c1809. Painting on display at the National Gallery of Canada, Ottawa

Johannes Brahms, German composer and musician. Seen here in profile, playing a grand piano

Ulverston Sands, 1835. Creator: David Cox the elder
Ulverston Sands, 1835. One of a series of works depicting the coastal scenery of Morecambe Bay

Greece, Santorini. A picturesque blue door is surrounded by pink bougainvillea in Firostefani

Woman with greyhound dogs in the Mountains
Woman with greyhound dogs in the mountains. circa 1930s

Sand and surf at Lumahai Beach, Island of Kauai, Hawaii USA
Sand and surf at Lumahai Beach, Island of Kauai, Hawaii, USA

Portrait of John Donne, c. 1595 (oil on canvas)
BAL3911 Portrait of John Donne, c.1595 (oil on canvas) by English School, (16th century); 77.1x62.5 cm; National Portrait Gallery, London

Monk by the Sea, 1808-10 (oil on canvas)
XJL211848 Monk by the Sea, 1808-10 (oil on canvas) by Friedrich, Caspar David (1774-1840); 110z171.5 cm; Alte Nationalgalerie, Berlin, Germany; (add.info.: Der MAonch am Meer); German

LEOPARDI, Giacomo (1798-1837). Italian writer
" LEOPARDI, Giacomo (1798-1837). Italian writer. Drawing according the funerary mask on the frontispiece of his " Opere" (Florence)."

The Gondo-liar by Leon Heron
A gondolier who, according to the pun in the title, is less than honest, reaches over his lady passenger as if to kiss her. A large moon hangs over the Venetian canal. Date: 1930

Two Men Contemplating the Moon, ca. 1825-30. Creator: Caspar David Friedrich
Two Men Contemplating the Moon, ca. 1825-30

Music cover, Thats Amore, words by Jack Brooks, music by Harry Warren. Showing Dean Martin, Jerry Lewis and Donna Reed on a golf course in the film The Caddy. 1953

Sunset over the Na Pali Coast from Ke e Beach, Haena State Park, Kauai, Hawaii USA
Sunset over the Na Pali Coast from Ke e Beach, Haena State Park, Kauai, Hawaii, USA

Handwriting and signature of Percy Bysshe Shelley, 1819 (pen & ink on paper)
KW478296 Handwriting and signature of Percy Bysshe Shelley, 1819 (pen & ink on paper) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Percy Bysshe Shelley (1792-1822)

Advertisement for Cadburys Golden Key -- male and female models (Barry Trengove and Geraldine Hill) posing. 1959

MAN UP (2015) poster
UK Quad artwork featuring Simon Pegg and Lake Bell, a romantic comedy written by Tess Morris and directed by Ben Palmer

An intricate heart design 2011

Dewars 1930s UK whiskey alcohol dinners

La Vie Parisienne 1938 1930s France magazines couples kissing kisses tennis rackets nets affairs courting dating

John Bull 1958 1950s UK holidays hiking walking trekking outdoors magazines hikers

La Vie Parisienne 1935 1930s France magazines mens womens ballet dancers gifts presents menÕs dancing

MG SA Britain British

Stephen Tennant as Prince Charming
Stephen Tennant in fancy dress at the Pageant of Romantic Historical Lovers. The party was organised by Olga Lynn for Marie Tempests London Pride matinee at the New Theatre

Sunset over the magnificent Victoria Falls. The Falls are more than a mile wide and are one of the worlds greatest natural wonders

Pynes House, Exeter, Devon, 1825
Pynes House, Exeter, Devon, the seat of Sir Stafford Henry Northcote 1792-1850. Queen Anne style red brick house with slate roof and four brick chimney stacks built by architect Inigo Jones

Sir Richard Steeles Cottage, Hampstead, 1831 to 1832. Creator: John Constable
Sir Richard Steeles Cottage, Hampstead; A View of London, with Sir Richard Steeles House; Sir Richard Steeles Cottage; Hampstead Heath; Sir Richard Steeles Cottage at Hampstead; View of London with

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"Capturing the Essence of Romance: A Journey Through Time and Emotion" In a mesmerizing display, two little blue penguins stand on rocks at night, their silhouettes beautifully framed against the twinkling lights of Melbourne city. This enchanting scene, captured in December 2016 during the COP26 Countdown Photo Competition, reminds us that even amidst urban landscapes, love finds its way. A hero emerges from the flames, a fearless fireman rescuing a young girl with unwavering determination. In this heart-stopping moment, we witness not only bravery but also an undeniable bond between two souls intertwined by fate's fiery grip. Inspired by Caspar David Friedrich's masterpiece "Wanderer Above the Sea of Fog, " we find ourselves immersed in a world where romance meets introspection. The lone figure gazes into the vastness before him, contemplating life's mysteries while yearning for connection and companionship. Echoing Dante Alighieri's profound encounter with his beloved Beatrice, our hearts are stirred as we witness their reunion through artistry. Their eyes lock in an eternal embrace as passion transcends time and space—a testament to love's enduring power throughout history. Amidst the chaos of World War I, Wrights Coal Tar Soap becomes more than just a product—it symbolizes hope and tenderness amid despair. As soldiers cleanse themselves after battle, they carry within them memories of loved ones left behind—an intimate reminder that love can heal even the deepest wounds. J. M. W Turner paints Rain Steam and Speed—his brush strokes capturing both nature's majesty and man's indomitable spirit. Amidst turbulent skies and rushing locomotives lies an unspoken narrative—a tale of lovers defying all odds to be together despite life's relentless storms. San Miguel de Allende comes alive with vibrant colors as La Parroquia de San Miguel Arcangel Church dominates its skyline.