Two Sweethearts Collection

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

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)

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)

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.

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

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

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

A Visit to his Fiancee (oil on canvas)
XMB43216 A Visit to his Fiancee (oil on canvas) by Loubon, Emile (1809-63); Musee des Beaux-Arts, Marseille, France; (add.info.: by Emile Loubon)

An Evening at Cafe Victor (oil on canvas)
XOU203253 An Evening at Cafe Victor (oil on canvas) by Adler, Jules (1865-1952); 92x73 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Rouen, France; (add.info.: One Evening at Cafe Victor;)

Nan Britton (1896-1991) mistress of Warren G. Harding (1865-1923) (b/w photo)
PNP256545 Nan Britton (1896-1991) mistress of Warren G. Harding (1865-1923) (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: bore child of Harding)

The Engagement (oil on panel)
471495 The Engagement (oil on panel) by Leyden, Lucas van (c.1494-1533); 30x32 cm; Koninklijk Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Antwerp, Belgium; © Art in Flanders

Lovers in the Park (oil on panel)
471329 Lovers in the Park (oil on panel) by Lies, Jozef (1821-65); 89.3x103.5 cm; Koninklijk Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Antwerp, Belgium; © Art in Flanders

Village Sweethearts (oil on canvas)
490042 Village Sweethearts (oil on canvas) by Berghe, Frits van den (1883-1939); 96.5x120 cm; Groeningemuseum, Bruges, Belgium; © Art in Flanders

Ill-matched lovers (oil on panel)
471436 Ill-matched lovers (oil on panel) by Massys or Matsys, Quentin (c.1466-1530); 41x56 cm; Koninklijk Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Antwerp, Belgium; © Art in Flanders

Illustration from Les Liaisons Dangereuses by Pierre Choderlos de Laclos (1741-1803) pub. 1934 (pochoir print)
3025975 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 maid dish (colour litho)
7151033 A maid dish (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Comic postcard on a food related theme. Early 20th century. Signed; GAS.); © Look and Learn

Honey pears, or pairs (colour litho)
7151030 Honey pears, or pairs (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Comic postcard on a food related theme. Early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Couple embracing in a cupboard (colour litho)
7151049 Couple embracing in a cupboard (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Comic postcard on a food related theme)

Couple kissing, a table spoon (colour litho)
7151047 Couple kissing, a table spoon (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Comic postcard on a food related theme)

Duck and mash (colour litho)
7151031 Duck and mash (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Comic postcard on a food related theme. Early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Romantic couple having a picnic (colour litho)
7151028 Romantic couple having a picnic (colour litho) by Maurice, Reg (fl.c.1900-30); Private Collection; (add.info.: Comic postcard on a food related theme)

Cod (litho)
7150989 Cod (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Comic postcard on a food related theme. Early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Courting Scene, 1644 (oil on canvas)
IND113011 Courting Scene, 1644 (oil on canvas) by Hals, Dirck (1591-1656); Frans Hals Museum, Haarlem, The Netherlands; Index Fototeca

Chapters on marriage, 1676 (ink on paper)
354833 Chapters on marriage, 1676 (ink on paper) by Spanish School, (17th century); Museo Commarcal de Cervera, Lleida, Spain; Index Fototeca

Love Scene, detail of panelling from the Penafiel Castle, Valladolid, workshop of Claustro de Silos (oil on panel)
IND47249 Love Scene, detail of panelling from the Penafiel Castle, Valladolid, workshop of Claustro de Silos (oil on panel) by Spanish School, (14th century); Museo Episcopal de Vic, Osona

Hernan Cortes (1485-1547) and Dona Maria (colour engraving)
IND113592 Hernan Cortes (1485-1547) and Dona Maria (colour engraving) by French School, (19th century); Museo de America, Madrid, Spain; Index Fototeca

Detail from the Altarpiece of Love (oil on panel)
IND112788 Detail from the Altarpiece of Love (oil on panel) by Romero de Torres, Julio (1880-1930); Museu d Art Modern, Barcelona, Spain; Index Fototeca

Man at womans feet: I just can t help loving you! (colour litho)
2800564 Man at womans feet: I just can t help loving you! (colour litho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Man at womans feet: I just can t help loving you)

Des Canons, Des Munitions (colour litho)
2797031 Des Canons, Des Munitions (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Des Canons, Des Munitions. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

The sender of the orchids (colour litho)
2800957 The sender of the orchids (colour litho) by Underwood, Clarence F. (1871-1929); Private Collection; (add.info.: The sender of the orchids)

Unwelcome Attentions, 1839 (oil on canvas)
BOU202941 Unwelcome Attentions, 1839 (oil on canvas) by Buss, Robert William (1804-75); Private Collection; Bourne Gallery, Reigate, Surrey

Fashionable Jockeyship, published by Hannah Humphrey, 1796 (coloured engraving)
NCO189709 Fashionable Jockeyship, published by Hannah Humphrey, 1796 (coloured engraving) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College

Abuse of trust (chromolitho)
964225 Abuse of trust (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Abuse of trust (un abus de confiance), 15th-century France

The Lesson Well Learned, 1919 (pochoir print)
781120 The Lesson Well Learned, 1919 (pochoir print) by Barbier, Georges (1882-1932); Private Collection; (add.info.: La Lecon bien apprise Illustration from La Guirlande)

Sweet Seventeen (coloured engraving)
958010 Sweet Seventeen (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sweet Seventeen.); © Look and Learn

La Vertu Irresolue, engraved by Louis Dennel (1741-86) (engraving)
1202216 La Vertu Irresolue, engraved by Louis Dennel (1741-86) (engraving) by Vigee-Lebrun, Elisabeth Louise (1755-1842) (after); 39x26 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images

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"Two Sweethearts: A Tale of Love and Scandal" In the world of forbidden love, Patsy Cornwallis-West stands as an emblematic figure. An Irish-born aristocrat, she captivated the heart of none other than King Edward VII himself. As we gaze upon her black and white portrait, a sense of mystery surrounds this captivating woman. "The Bluidie Tryst, " an oil on canvas masterpiece from 1855, depicts a clandestine meeting between two lovers amidst a secluded forest. Their passion is palpable, their connection undeniable, and is said that this painting was inspired by the tumultuous affair between Patsy and the king. But Patsy's allure did not end there; "Two Strings to her Bow, " another mesmerizing oil on canvas artwork from 1887, showcases her irresistible charm. With suitors vying for her affection, she effortlessly held their hearts in delicate balance. Yet amidst all the romantic entanglements depicted in "Two's Company, Three's None" (1860-92), it was clear that Patsy only had eyes for one man – King Edward VII. This series of paintings captures stolen moments filled with longing glances and secret rendezvous. As time passed and new eras dawned upon them both, "On the Threshold" (1900) portrays a matured love story that weathered storms together. The couple found solace in each other's arms despite societal pressures and expectations. "A Passing Cloud" (1891) hints at fleeting moments of happiness shared by these star-crossed lovers. They cherished every stolen second knowing that their love could never be fully realized or accepted by society. "The Soldier's Return, " "A Visit to his Fiancée, " and "An Evening at Cafe Victor" are snapshots into their lives – fragments of memories etched onto canvases forevermore.