Doux Collection

12TH NIGHT / MALVOLIO
Malvolio, tricked by his companions with a false billet-doux from Olivia, postures in what he fancies is the finery she favours... Date: first performed 1601/2

Valentine Card / Cupid
Cupid posts a billet-doux - Sweet little love letter, go on your way

Paris, France - Barriers destroyed. Date: circa 1860

Nicolas Delaunay after Nicolas Lavreince, French (1739-1792), Le Billet doux, 1778, etching

Pierre-Philippe Choffard after Pierre-Antoine Baudouin (French, 1730 - 1809), Marchez tout doux, parlez tout bas, 1782, engraving and etching

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France, aqueduct over Doux River, Ardeche Region

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France, Rhone-Alps, Tournon, The Bridge at Douce Plage

Music cover for The Keepsake, a Sequel to the Celebrated Song, The Cavalier, sung by Miss Poole. Words by W H Bellamy, music by Charles W Glover

Music cover for Valse a Deux Tems (Temps)
Music cover for Valse a Deux Tems (or Temps), meaning Waltz in Two Beats or Two-Step Waltz, a popular style of waltz in the mid-19th century

Shakespeare / Wives of W
Act I, Scene iii Falstaff dispatches his billet-doux

Art Nouveau Design
It could be a menu, it could be a billet-doux, but I think its most probably a poem written out by its author in a rather flamboyant style. The design is quite of its time

Sheraton Desk 1805
Desk by Thomas Sheraton, with pigeon-holes for your insurance certificates, bank statements and billets-doux

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"Doux: Unveiling the Barriers of Love in 12th Night's Malvolio, Paris, France" Step into the enchanting world of "doux" as we explore the captivating tale of 12th Night's Malvolio set against the backdrop of Paris, France. In this whimsical journey, barriers are destroyed and love takes center stage. Inspired by Nicolas Delaunay's masterpiece "Le Billet doux, " painted in 1778 after Nicolas Lavreince, we delve into a story that transcends time. Just like Cupid's Valentine card, love is at its peak as it dances through every corner of this romantic city. Pierre-Philippe Choffard captures our attention with his artwork "Marchez, " a visual representation that perfectly encapsulates the essence of this narrative. As we walk alongside these characters, their emotions intertwine with each step they take towards their destinies. The music cover for The Keepsake sets the tone for an unforgettable experience filled with passion and longing. It serves as a melodic reminder that even amidst chaos and uncertainty, love finds its way to prevail. Join us on this mesmerizing journey where art meets literature and history blends seamlessly with imagination. Let yourself be transported to a world where "doux" reigns supreme - where hearts are touched and souls find solace in one another's embrace.