Desir Collection

Picus is transformed into a woodpecker by the magician Circe - The transformation of Picus into a woodpecker by
FLO4607750 Picus is transformed into a woodpecker by the magician Circe - The transformation of Picus into a woodpecker by the witch Circe. Copperplate engraving by W

English dandies slumming it incognito with Peg, Massa Piebald and a black one-legged fiddler in a beggars bar in St
FLO4662117 English dandies slumming it incognito with Peg, Massa Piebald and a black one-legged fiddler in a beggars bar in St. Giles

The feast of monks violating monastic rules. They drink wine, court the maids. 18th century (Engraving)
6437874 The feast of monks violating monastic rules. They drink wine, court the maids. 18th century (Engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: Religion Catholic religion)

Statues of Chinese gods: Kin-gan or Chin-hoan, god of tutelage, Ni-ni-fo or Fo-tek god of voluptuousness
FLO4622401 Statues of Chinese gods: Kin-gan or Chin-hoan, god of tutelage, Ni-ni-fo or Fo-tek god of voluptuousness, and god of immortality with deer and crane

Couple languidly in lace - drawing, Germany, 1908
LSE4093685 Couple languidly in lace - drawing, Germany, 1908 by Reznicek, Ferdinand von (1868-1909); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; (add.info.: Couple languidly in lace - drawing)

Les boudins de Gripandouille - Lithography, from Theatre des marionnettes du jardin des Tuileries
LSE4088961 Les boudins de Gripandouille - Lithography, from Theatre des marionnettes du jardin des Tuileries, text and drawing by Louis Edmond Duranty (1833-1880), Paris, 1863 by Duranty

Woman Couchee Painting by Hugues Traval (1728-1785) 1779 Sun. 0. 36 x 0. 44 m Towers Museum of Fine Arts
JLJ4642687 Woman Couchee Painting by Hugues Traval (1728-1785) 1779 Sun. 0.36 x 0.44 m Towers Museum of Fine Arts by Traval, Hugues (1728-1785); Musee des Beaux-Arts, Tours

Woman Between Two Ages
SCP38752 Woman Between Two Ages by French School, (16th century); Prado, Madrid, Spain; French, out of copyright

Woman in elaborate upswept hairstyle called
Woman in elaborate upswept hairstyle with curls, feathers and ribbons called Desire to Please. Coiffure au Desir de plaire with curls, feathers and ribbons

Anxious to Please - Le Desir De Plaire. 1743

Le Desir : portrait of Yvette Guilbert, 1896 (carbon print)
877316 Le Desir : portrait of Yvette Guilbert, 1896 (carbon print) by Breese, James L. (fl.1890s); 24.8x19.7 cm; Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute, Williamstown, Massachusetts

Sexy Woman and Cracked Skull
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Manuel Salvador Carmona after Jean-Baptiste Greuze, Le tendre desir, Spanish, 1734 - 1820, etching and engraving

Bourneville / Demare / Homme
DESIR-MAGLOIRE BOURNEVILLE French doctor and writer on medical reform

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"Desir: A Captivating Journey Through Art and Emotion" In the enchanting world of art, desire takes on various forms, capturing the essence of human longing and passion. From a couple languidly entwined in lace, as depicted in a delicate drawing from Germany in 1908, to "Les boudins de Gripandouille, " an intriguing lithography from Paris in 1863 that invites us into the whimsical realm of marionettes. The allure continues with Hugues Traval's mesmerizing painting titled "Woman Couchee, " created in 1779. This masterpiece, measuring 0. 36 x 0. 44 m at the Towers Museum of Fine Arts, evokes sensuality through its exquisite portrayal of a reclining woman. As we delve deeper into this exploration of desire, we encounter a captivating image titled "Woman Between Two Ages. " It portrays the timeless struggle between youth and maturity—a dichotomy beautifully captured by an unknown artist. Moving forward, we are captivated by a woman adorned with an elaborate upswept hairstyle—an embodiment of elegance and desire itself. Her presence is both alluring and mysterious; she leaves us yearning for more details about her story. Anxiety intertwines with our desires as seen in "Anxious to Please - Le Desir De Plaire. " This artwork reflects our innate need for validation and acceptance—a sentiment that resonates across time and cultures. Leaping ahead to another era, we discover the satirical cover art from "Le Rire rouge, " showcasing vibrant colors that mock societal norms while simultaneously igniting hidden desires within us all. Yvette Guilbert's portrait aptly named "Le Desir" transports us back to 1896—her piercing gaze revealing layers upon layers of unspoken longings beneath her carbon-printed visage. A juxtaposition emerges when encountering an image where a sexy woman stands beside a cracked skull.