Suitor Collection

Tibullus in the House of Delia - Charles Haslewood Shannon
Oil on Canvas 76.2 x 76.2

The Interview or Miss out of her Teens, 1816 (colour etching)
XCF290984 The Interview or Miss out of her Teens, 1816 (colour etching) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Is Bicycling Bad For The Heart? Pen and ink drawing, 1897, by Charles Dana Gibson (1867-1944)
GIBSON: BICYCLING, 1897. Is Bicycling Bad For The Heart? Pen and ink drawing, 1897, by Charles Dana Gibson (1867-1944)

A Passing Cloud, 1891 (oil on panel)
MAN62980 A Passing Cloud, 1891 (oil on panel) by Stone, Marcus (1840-1921); 24.7x40 cm; Manchester Art Gallery, UK; (add.info.: by Marcus Stone); © Manchester Art Gallery

The Tiff, c. 1902 (oil on canvas)
996050 The Tiff, c.1902 (oil on canvas) by Carlyle, Florence (1864-1923); 183.8x134.6 cm; Art Gallery of Ontario, Toronto

The Story of Cupid and Psyche (panel)
FIT57602 The Story of Cupid and Psyche (panel) by Sellaio, Jacopo del (1441/42-93); 58.4x178.8 cm cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge

Patsy Cornwallis-West, Irish born aristocrat and mistress of King Edward VII (b / w photo)
6015459 Patsy Cornwallis-West, Irish born aristocrat and mistress of King Edward VII (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Merry Wives of Windsor - title page - Anne Page and Slender, an inept and unsuccessful suitor. 1862

A German Present or the Lovers Token, 1816 (coloured engraving)
XCF22519 A German Present or the Lovers Token, 1816 (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Prince Regent)

At Eve I Bring Thee Roses by Florence Hardy
A young Dutch girl sits by a spinning wheel while her suitor peers through the window having presented her with a bouquet of red roses

After a 16th century woodcut by Peter Flotner entitled The Hazards of Love. Lovers in a garden
955329 After a 16th century woodcut by Peter Flotner entitled The Hazards of Love. Lovers in a garden. Amongst the symbology, Father Time with a snake wrapped around his leg

A woman in despair
3078021 A woman in despair; (add.info.: 19th Century depiction of a woman in despair as her husband discovers a cameo depicting her lover.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Engraving depicting a fashionable couple attending a play in London, 19th century
5309028 Engraving depicting a fashionable couple attending a play in London, 19th century; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a fashionable couple attending a play in London)

Engraving depicting a girl sitting on a stile waiting for her lover who is walking down a country lane, 19th century
5309100 Engraving depicting a girl sitting on a stile waiting for her lover who is walking down a country lane, 19th century; (add.info)

Anne Hathaway's Cottage, 1945 (oil on canvas laid down on board)
828449 Anne Hathaway's Cottage, 1945 (oil on canvas laid down on board) by Bennett, Frank Moss (1874-1953); 25.4x35.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Anne Hathaway's Cottage)

An 18th century lady taking a footbath is interrupted by a suitor. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte vom Mittelalter
1000911 An 18th century lady taking a footbath is interrupted by a suitor. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte vom Mittelalter bis zur Gegenwart by Eduard Fuchs, published 1909.; Private Collection.

Alarming Prospect: Single Ladies off to the Diggings, 1853. A crowd of women in crinolines
FLO4995443 Alarming Prospect: Single Ladies off to the Diggings, 1853. A crowd of women in crinolines and bonnets stands on the dock waiting for ships to take them out to Australia and the Gold Rush

A marriage broker introducing a young woman to her suitor, 1874 (illustration)
5669654 A marriage broker introducing a young woman to her suitor, 1874 (illustration); (add.info.: russian illustration); Universal History Archive/UIG.

A suitor with eyes for only one sister
5616396 A suitor with eyes for only one sister; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a suitor with eyes for only one sister. Dated 19th Century. 01/01/1870); Universal History Archive/UIG.

The two admirers, satirical allegory on the marriage of convenience, Petr Floetner, woodcut, 16th century
UIG5414729 The two admirers, satirical allegory on the marriage of convenience, Petr Floetner, woodcut, 16th century; UIG.

Engraving depicting a well-dressed couple walking down the street, 19th century
5309026 Engraving depicting a well-dressed couple walking down the street, 19th century; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a well-dressed couple walking down the street)

19th century lovers in a drawing room. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte vom Mittelalter bis zur Gegenwart by Eduard
1000880 19th century lovers in a drawing room. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte vom Mittelalter bis zur Gegenwart by Eduard Fuchs, published 1909.; Private Collection.

Gallant Conversation, Known as The Paternal Admonition, c.1654. Creator: Gerard Terborch II
Gallant Conversation, Known as The Paternal Admonition, c.1654. A man of the world, a soldier perhaps, is looking admiringly at the young woman in the splendid satin dress

Mooy-Aal and her Suitors, c.1630-c.1640. Creator: Claes Cornelisz. Moeyaert
Mooy-Aal and her Suitors, c.1630-c.1640. Scene from Bredero's farce, "Moortje", staged for the first time in 1615 in Amsterdam

Le baiser rendu: Le baiser rendu. Creator: Charles Louis Lingée
Le baiser rendu: Le baiser rendu

Le baiser rendu: Le baiser rendu. Creator: Charles Louis Lingée
Le baiser rendu: Le baiser rendu

'A Supper Extra, 1890. Creator: Unknown
'A Supper Extra, 1890. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 42. July to December, 1890

Esquisse pour la salle des mariages la mairie du 7ème arrondissement : La demande... 1876. Creator: Emile Levy
Esquisse pour la salle des mariages la mairie du 7eme arrondissement : La demande. Le mariage. La famille. 1876. Proposal

The presentation, 1902. Creator: Pierre Georges Jeanniot
The presentation, 1902

After the Ballet, n.d. Creator: Constantin Guys
After the Ballet, n.d

Reception, 1850/1855. Creator: Constantin Guys
Reception, 1850/1855

A Contented Cuckhold in the new fashion, c. 1680
A Contented Cuckhold in the new fashion, pub. c.1680 (bw engraving). with Note that his hair has been made to look like horns to symbolise he is a cuckold

Radha, one of Krishna's wives
DND184179 Radha, one of Krishna's wives by Indian School; Private Collection; (add.info.: most important wife of Krishna;); Dinodia

Shes Bound to Shine, c. 1885 (oil on canvas)
650411 Shes Bound to Shine, c.1885 (oil on canvas) by Henry, Edward Lamson (1841-1919); 34.3x41.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Shes Bound to Shine. Edward Lamson Henry (1841-1919)

The suitor's visit, 1855-1856. Creator: Wilhelm Marstrand
The suitor's visit, 1855-1856

Penelope carrying the bow of Ulysses to the suitors. From "Stories From Homer" by the Rev. Alfred J. Church, M.A.; illustrations from designs by John Flaxman

Penelope surprised by the suitors. From "Stories From Homer" by the Rev. Alfred J. Church, M.A.; illustrations from designs by John Flaxman

Ulysses killing the suitors who vied for Penelope's hand in marriage. From "Stories From Homer" by the Rev. Alfred J. Church, M.A.; illustrations from designs by John Flaxman

The Flirt
Coquettish young woman being pursued by a suitor. Date: 1905

Queen Mary surprising Courtenay and Princess Elizabeth
Queen Mary I surprising Edward Courtenay, 1st Earl of Devon, and Princess Elizabeth. Although they were all related as second cousins

The Suitor
An illustration of a gentleman looking confidently casual as he speaks with a woman leaning forwards to pick up a bucket from the well. Date: circa 1901

Tibullus In The House Of Delia
A painting depicting a scene with figures sat at a table, clashing goblets together, the central figure is that of a woman with brown hair, touching a pendant that hangs around her neck, her suitor

Two Strings to her Bow, 1887 (oil on canvas)
GLS219809 Two Strings to her Bow, 1887 (oil on canvas) by Pettie, John (1839-93); 84x120.8 cm; Art Gallery and Museum, Kelvingrove, Glasgow, Scotland; © CSG CIC Glasgow Museums Collection

Two's Company, Three's None, 1860-92 (oil on canvas)
2655439 Two's Company, Three's None, 1860-92 (oil on canvas) by Stone, Marcus (1840-1921); 31x52 cm; Manchester Art Gallery, UK; © Manchester Art Gallery

On the Threshold, 1900 (oil on panel)
MAN63008 On the Threshold, 1900 (oil on panel) by Leighton, Edmund Blair (1853-1922); 35.6x25.5 cm; Manchester Art Gallery, UK; (add.info.: by Edmund Blair Leighton); © Manchester Art Gallery

Stages of Cruelty, 1856-90 (oil on canvas)
MAN62928 Stages of Cruelty, 1856-90 (oil on canvas) by Brown, Ford Madox (1821-93); 73.3x59.9 cm; Manchester Art Gallery, UK; (add.info.: by Ford Madox Brown); © Manchester Art Gallery

Two's Company, Three's None, c. 1892 (oil on panel)
MAN276863 Two's Company, Three's None, c.1892 (oil on panel) by Stone, Marcus (1840-1921); 31.1x51.6 cm; Manchester Art Gallery, UK; © Manchester Art Gallery

The Soldier's Return
GG33615 The Soldier's Return by Wheatley, Francis (1747-1801); Private Collection; (add.info.: by Francis Wheatley); Photo © Gavin Graham Gallery, London, UK

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"The Suitor: A Tale of Love and Intrigue" In the enchanting painting "Tibullus in the House of Delia" by Charles Haslewood Shannon, we are transported to a world where passion and desire intertwine. The suitor, Tibullus, stands before Delia's house, his heart filled with hope and anticipation. Will he win her affection? As we delve into history, we encounter Patsy Cornwallis-West, an Irish-born aristocrat who captivated none other than King Edward VII himself. In their black-and-white photo together, one can almost sense the intensity of their forbidden love. Moving on to literature, "The Interview or Miss out of her Teens" takes us back to 1816 through a vibrant color etching. Here we witness a young lady being courted by an eager suitor who seeks to win her hand in marriage. Will she succumb to his charms? But let us not forget the whimsical side of courtship. Charles Dana Gibson's pen and ink drawing from 1897 titled "Is Bicycling Bad For The Heart?" depicts a comical scene where a suitor attempts to impress his beloved while riding a bicycle. Can love conquer all obstacles – even those on two wheels? Love stories have been told since ancient times; such is the case with "The Story of Cupid and Psyche. " This captivating panel transports us into Greek mythology as Cupid ardently pursues Psyche against all odds. Shakespearean comedy comes alive in "The Merry Wives of Windsor, " as depicted on its title page. Suitors flock around Mistress Page and Mistress Ford like bees drawn to nectar. Who will succeed in winning their hearts amidst this merry chaos? A touch of humor graces our journey through time with "A German Present or the Lovers Token. " This colored engraving from 1816 shows how suitors would go to great lengths, even presenting peculiar gifts, to impress their beloveds.