Affair Collection

Stephen Wards sketches of celebrities, 1960
Through a doctors eyes: a page of celebrities drawn by osteopath and gifted amateur artist Doctor Stephen Ward(1912-1963), as featured in The Illustrated London News in 1960

Tango. Watercolor by Marcel Vertes (1895-1961) published in l Illustration on November 26, 1925. Watercolour

Tango, 1912. Dance originating in Argentina that was introduced in Europe after World War I

Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, by Dr. Stephen Ward, 1961
Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, as drawn from life at Buckingham Palace by Doctor Stephen Ward, at a sitting specially granted to the Illustrated London News in 1961

Music cover, Our Love Affair, Mickey Rooney & Judy Garland
Music cover, Our Love Affair, words and music by Arthur Freed and Roger Edens, from the MGM film Strike Up The Band, starring Mickey Rooney and Judy Garland. 1940

Zola in Court / Dreyfus
Emile Zola in court after the publication of his denunciation " J Accuse" of the army cover-up. Date: 26 February 1898

Covent Garden Advert
A stall at Covent Garden would cost you a guinea in the 1880s, (say x 100 today) showing that opera-going has always been an expensive, elitist affair. Date: circa 1880

The infamous hat known as the Cagliostro or the Queen's necklace
5856316 The infamous hat known as the Cagliostro or the Queen's necklace.; (add.info.: The infamous hat known as the Cagliostro or the Queen's necklace)

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

Two rustics Hal and Dick fighting over a rumour of infidelity about Hal's wife Doll
FLO4718022 Two rustics Hal and Dick fighting over a rumour of infidelity about Hal's wife Doll. Copperplate engraving after a satirical illustration by Timothy Bobbin (John Collier) (1708-1786)

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.

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)

A Soldier's Conquests, (oil on canvas)
989395 A Soldier's Conquests, (oil on canvas) by Waite, James Clarke (fl.1863-85); 92.1x114.9 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Soldier's Conquests. James Clarke Waite (1832-1920)

Cover of a French opera about Cervantine affair, with music by Franacois-Andre Philidor Danican
3118874 Cover of a French opera about Cervantine affair, with music by Franacois-Andre Philidor Danican; (add.info.: Cover of a French opera about Cervantine affair)

Front page of the French newspaper Le Figaro, march 13, 1914, the proof that Mr Caillaux (1863-1944)
1756882 Front page of the French newspaper Le Figaro, march 13, 1914, the proof that Mr Caillaux (1863-1944) did secret plots

Joseph Caillaux (r), French minister of finances, working with Francois Pietri and Jacques Duboin (standing), 1926
1757350 Joseph Caillaux (r), French minister of finances, working with Francois Pietri and Jacques Duboin (standing), 1926; (add.info.: Joseph Caillaux (r), French minister of finances

Roger de Saint-Lari, Duke of Bellegarde, royal master of the horese to Henry IV and Louis XIII, c.1852 (litho)
FLO4571721 Roger de Saint-Lari, Duke of Bellegarde, royal master of the horese to Henry IV and Louis XIII, c.1852 (litho); (add.info.: Roger de Saint-Lari, Duke of Bellegarde)

Mrs Henriette Caillaux, wife of politician Joseph Caillaux, she killed Gaston Calmette, director of paper Le Figaro
1750641 Mrs Henriette Caillaux, wife of politician Joseph Caillaux, she killed Gaston Calmette, director of paper Le Figaro, here c

Joseph Caillaux arriving at courtroom for his trial in the Caillaux affair 1914
1744603 Joseph Caillaux arriving at courtroom for his trial in the Caillaux affair 1914; (add.info.: Joseph Caillaux arriving at courtroom for his trial in the Caillaux affair 1914); Photo

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.

Mrs Henriette Caillaux, wife of politician Joseph Caillaux, she killed Gaston Calmette, director of paper Le Figaro
1750888 Mrs Henriette Caillaux, wife of politician Joseph Caillaux, she killed Gaston Calmette, director of paper Le Figaro, in 1914; (add.info.: Mrs Henriette Caillaux)

Mrs Henriette Caillaux going out from the chambers of the examining magistrate, 1914 (photo)
1703797 Mrs Henriette Caillaux going out from the chambers of the examining magistrate, 1914 (photo) by Unknown photographer

Henri Desire Landru (1869-1922) French serial killer known as 'the modern Bluebeard' photographed in the dock
1760823 Henri Desire Landru (1869-1922) French serial killer known as 'the modern Bluebeard' photographed in the dock during his trial in 1921; (add.info)

Joseph Caillaux (1863-1944) French minister of Finances after trial in 1914
1756294 Joseph Caillaux (1863-1944) French minister of Finances after trial in 1914 (his wife was accused of mururder of Figaro paper director GastonCalmette); (add.info)

Joseph Caillaux (1863-1944) French minister of Finances (in 1914, his wife was accused of mururder of Figaro paper)
1760853 Joseph Caillaux (1863-1944) French minister of Finances (in 1914, his wife was accused of mururder of Figaro paper director GastonCalmette); (add.info)

The cheated wife, 1830-1831. Creators: Anon, Nicolas-Louis Delaunois, Martinet Hautecoeur
The cheated wife, 1830-1831. Woman with a child on her lap, waiting for the return of her husband, who kisses another woman in the corridor outside

The Love Letter, 1808. Creator: Willem Bartel van der Kooi
The Love Letter, 1808

Tiens... ma femme avec un monsieur... 19th century. Creator: Honore Daumier
Tiens... ma femme avec un monsieur... 19th century. Hold... my wife with a gentleman

Singer, Paris E. Mr. and Isadora Duncan, portrait photograph, 1916 Sept. 30. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Singer, Paris E. Mr. and Isadora Duncan, portrait photograph, 1916 Sept. 30

Duncan, Isadora, and Paris Singer, portrait photograph, between 1916 and 1918. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Duncan, Isadora, and Paris Singer, portrait photograph, between 1916 and 1918

Let's Do Together
The Art Concept

Renaissance Romanse - Altered Art
The Art Concept

John Hurt and his partner Jo Dalton arrive at The Odeon Leicester Square, London for the film premiere of Scandal. John Hurt stars in Scandal, the story of The Profumo Affair

The Same Old Yarn, 1918 (watercolour, gouache and pencil on board)
823237 The Same Old Yarn, 1918 (watercolour, gouache and pencil on board) by Christy, Howard Chandler (1873-1952); 88.9x64.1 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Same Old Yarn)

Comic postcard, Couple at seaside - letter from wife Date: 20th century

WW1 - Gun - L Battery at Nery
WW1 - A British Gun Battle of Nery, WW1, where L Battery, Royal Horse Artillery kept up a steady fire for two and a half hours, against a full battery of German artillery

WW1- L Battery in action at Nery
WW1 - L Battery Royal Horse Artillery in action at Nery - September 1, 1914. A British cavalry brigade preparing to leave their overnight bivouac were attacked by a German cavalry division of about

A goddess and her handmaidens - in unique figurines of 4500 years ago, part of the royal treasure of Dorak from the Yortan culture

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)

Lynn Taylor, sales executive, who claims she had a secret affair with Transport minister Steven Norris. 8th October 1993

FALL / K. C. SPANIEL / 1986
LOVE AFFAIR AT AMANTRA Pet name: Dominic. Owned by Mrs D. Fry and Mrs T.M. Jackson. Colour: tri-colour. Date: 1986

The Amazing Affair Of The Shipyard Sabotage
An illustrated front cover for The Amazing Affair Of The Shipyard Sabotage, written by Stanton Hope, no. 736 in the pulp fiction series, The Sexton Blake Library

The Affair Of The Spiv's Secret
An illustrated front cover for The Affair Of The Spiv's Secret, written by John Hunter, no. 170 in the pulp fiction series, The Sexton Blake Library

The Subtle Seducer and The American Financier, Richard Price
The Subtle Seducer and The American Financier - Richard Price, British philosopher, nonconformist minister, mathematician, supporter of American independence

April Love
A Pre-Raphaelite portrait painting exhibited at the Royal Academy in 1856, a depiction of young love, showing a girl holding her scarf, as she looks around a corner

Helena Potocka (1763-1815) by Franciszek Smuglewicz
Helena Potocka (1763-1815). Polish Noblewoman. Portrait by Franciszek Smuglewicz (1745-1807), 1788-1792. Oil on canvas. 19th Century Polish Art Gallery (Sukiennice Museum). National Museum of Krakow

Gallant Affair of the Hecla and Arrogant, 20 May 1854 - cutting out a Russian barque from under the batteries of Eckness. The Arrogant, anchoring off the batteries, kept up a furious cannonade

Graham Greene, English writer, in old age
Graham Greene (Henry Graham Greene, 1904-1991), English author, playwright and literary critic, best known for his novels focusing around Roman Catholicism and morality: Brighton Rock

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"Unveiling the Passion: A Journey through the Affair of Tango, Art, and Scandal" Step into a world where desire ignites with every step. Tango, a dance originating in Argentina that captivated hearts since 1912, transcends mere movement to become an affair between two souls entwined on the dance floor. Marcel Vertes' enchanting watercolor masterpiece published in his book "Tango" captures the raw intensity and sensuality of this forbidden liaison. Intrigue deepens as we delve into Stephen Ward's scandalous sketches of celebrities from 1960. Among them is Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh himself, immortalized by Dr. Stephen Ward just a year before their paths would intertwine in an unexpected twist. Music becomes the soundtrack to our clandestine rendezvous as Mickey Rooney and Judy Garland serenade us with "Our Love Affair. " The Covent Garden Advert lures us into its seductive embrace, promising nights filled with passion and secrets whispered under moonlit skies. But they are not confined to ballrooms alone; they seep into history's most gripping tales. From Zola's courtroom battle during the Dreyfus affair to thrilling mysteries like "The Amazing Affair Of The Shipyard Sabotage" and "The Affair Of The Spiv's Secret, " we witness how love can be both exhilarating and dangerous. Yet even beyond these captivating stories lies another realm where affairs unfold within pages turned discreetly behind closed doors. Richard Price unveils hidden desires in his novels "The Subtle Seducer" and "The American Financier, " leaving readers spellbound by characters who navigate treacherous waters for love. As we journey further back in time, Helena Potocka emerges from Franciszek Smuglewicz's brushstrokes—a woman whose affair with destiny shaped her life forever.