Flirting Collection (page 9)

Young Woman Smiling in the Moonlight, c. 1925 (gouache on paper)
7083853 Young Woman Smiling in the Moonlight, c.1925 (gouache on paper) by Izquierdo y Garrido, Ramon Jose (1873-1931); 41x24 cm; Museo Carmen Thyssen, Malaga, Spain

A girl flirting with a soldier on Portsouth Point. 1831 (engraving)
7234796 A girl flirting with a soldier on Portsouth Point. 1831 (engraving) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Before the Ball (oil on paper laid down on canvas)
989414 Before the Ball (oil on paper laid down on canvas) by Payen, G. (19th century); 97.1x92.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Before the Ball; Avant le Bal. G. Payen (19th century)

Patrol from a Roman legion outside a Gaulish inn in Alsace (colour litho)
5208350 Patrol from a Roman legion outside a Gaulish inn in Alsace (colour litho) by Waltz, Jean-Jacques (Hansi) (1873-1951); Private Collection; (add.info)

Women in swimsuits, c. 1908 (postcard)
7210485 Women in swimsuits, c. 1908 (postcard) by Unknown photographer, (19th-20th century); 9x14 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Oranotypie, Neue Photographische Gesellschaft A.-G, Steglitz)

The Girl, from Fables by Jean de La Fontaine (engraving, 19th century)
PER190895 The Girl, from Fables by Jean de La Fontaine (engraving, 19th century) by Huyot, Jules (1841-1921); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration for The Girl)

Coquetry, woman with a mirror (colour litho)
7150484 Coquetry, woman with a mirror (colour litho) by Vasselon, Marius (1841-1924); Private Collection; (add.info.: Coquetry, woman with a mirror)

A milkmaid rejects a rustic admirer at the village pump. 1831 (engraving)
7234793 A milkmaid rejects a rustic admirer at the village pump.1831 (engraving) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Woman in swimsuits, c. 1910 (postcard)
7210511 Woman in swimsuits, c. 1910 (postcard) by Unknown photographer, (19th-20th century); 14x9 cm; Private Collection; © AmpieVedute.art

Women in swimsuits, c. 1908 (postcard)
7210484 Women in swimsuits, c. 1908 (postcard) by Unknown photographer, (19th-20th century); 9x14 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Oranotypie, Neue Photographische Gesellschaft A.-G, Steglitz)

A Welcome Distraction, (oil on panel)
651325 A Welcome Distraction, (oil on panel) by Weiss, Emile Georges (1861-p.1921); 45.6x34.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Welcome Distraction. Emile Georges Weiss (1861-after 1921)

Hercules, Omphale and Minerva, 17th century (oil on canvas)
JEB4877773 Hercules, Omphale and Minerva, 17th century (oil on canvas) by Crayer, Gaspard de (1584-1669); 249x242 cm; Palais de Longchamp, Marseille, France; © Jean Bernard

The Lovers, from Paris: Moeurs, Costumes et Attitudes 1912-13, Vol. 1: Les Bars, published 1914 (colour litho)
STC194695 The Lovers, from Paris: Moeurs, Costumes et Attitudes 1912-13, Vol. 1: Les Bars, published 1914 (colour litho) by Lobel-Riche

Mandoline, illustration for Fetes Galantes by Paul Verlaine (1844-96) 1928 (pochoir print)
STC237078 Mandoline, illustration for Fetes Galantes by Paul Verlaine (1844-96) 1928 (pochoir print) by Barbier, Georges (1882-1932); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection

Young Woman with Shawl, c. 1925 (gouache on paper)
7083854 Young Woman with Shawl, c.1925 (gouache on paper) by Izquierdo y Garrido, Ramon Jose (1873-1931); 42x25 cm; Museo Carmen Thyssen, Malaga, Spain

The Woman with the Fan, 1919-21 (pochoir print)
781146 The Woman with the Fan, 1919-21 (pochoir print) by Brunelleschi, Umberto (1879-1949); Private Collection; (add.info.: La Femme a l eventail Illustration from La Guirlande)

A Summer Shower, 1883 (oil on panel)
704539 A Summer Shower, 1883 (oil on panel) by Hayllar, Edith (1860-1948); 53.4x44.2 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images

She coquetted with the birds round the drinking pan, illustration from More About the Squirrels by Eleanor Tyrell, c
616498 She coquetted with the birds round the drinking pan, illustration from More About the Squirrels by Eleanor Tyrell, c.1915 (colour litho) by Appleton

Flirtation, (oil on canvas)
989760 Flirtation, (oil on canvas) by Girardet, Jules (1856-1938); 102x81 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Flirtation. Jules Girardet (1856-1946). Oil on canvas

Allegorical scene with man seducing a woman as she plays guitar, , 1803 (engraving)
7233096 Allegorical scene with man seducing a woman as she plays guitar, , 1803 (engraving) by Deuchar, David (1743-1808); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Prussian in love: Poland is not yet lost (colour litho)
7201307 The Prussian in love: Poland is not yet lost (colour litho) by Wellner, Wilhelm Anton (1859-1939); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Prussian in love: Poland is not yet lost)

Cafe Society, from Paris: Moeurs, Costumes et Attitudes 1912-13, Vol. 1: Les Bars, published 1914 (colour litho)
STC194692 Cafe Society, from Paris: Moeurs, Costumes et Attitudes 1912-13, Vol. 1: Les Bars, published 1914 (colour litho) by Lobel-Riche

Illustrations for an edition of Carmen by Prosper Merimee (1803-70) c. 1930 (w / c and gouache on paper)
CHT171801 Illustrations for an edition of Carmen by Prosper Merimee (1803-70) c.1930 (w/c and gouache on paper) by Berty, Maurice (1884-1946); Private Collection; (add.info)

A rich widow besieged by suitors. 1831 (engraving)
7234800 A rich widow besieged by suitors.1831 (engraving) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A rich beauty besieged by suitors after the death of her husband)

La Fontaines Fables - The Young Widow
Vintage engraving from La Fontaines Fables, Illustraed by Gustave Dore. The Young Widow

La Fontaines Fables - Tircis and Amaranth
Vintage engraving from La Fontaines Fables, Illustraed by Gustave Dore. Tircis and Amaranth, The shepherd and shepherdess

La Fontaines Fables - Miller, His Son, and the Ass
Vintage engraving from La Fontaines Fables, Illustraed by Gustave Dore. The Miller, His Son, and the Ass

La Fontaines Fables - The Man badly Married
Vintage engraving from La Fontaines Fables, Illustraed by Gustave Dore. The Man badly Married

The skeleton of Death and a minstrel. 1827 (engraving)
7232997 The skeleton of Death and a minstrel. 1827 (engraving) by Dagley, Richard (c.1761-1841); Private Collection; (add.info.: The skeleton of Death and a minstrel)

Fruity sauce (colour litho)
7151035 Fruity sauce (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

Leda and the Swan, Oil on canvas
7224990 Leda and the Swan, Oil on canvas by Vinci, Leonardo da (1452-1519) (after); Villa Borghese, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: Leda and the Swan)

Leda and the Swan, Oil on canvas
7224989 Leda and the Swan, Oil on canvas by Vinci, Leonardo da (1452-1519) (after); Villa Borghese, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: VillaLeda and the Swan)

Skirt stakes (colour litho)
7151032 Skirt stakes (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

Yolande Duvernay, French ballet dancer in the role of Florinda in The Devil on Two Sticks (litho)
7153611 Yolande Duvernay, French ballet dancer in the role of Florinda in The Devil on Two Sticks (litho) by French School

Dance at the loft
7142992 Dance at the loft by Bergslien, Nils (1853-1928); 41x60 cm; Private Collection; Photo © O. Vaering

Victorian widow flirting with an author (engraving)
7172966 Victorian widow flirting with an author (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Victorian widow flirting with an author)

The Following Morning, 1880 (oil on canvas)
145456 The Following Morning, 1880 (oil on canvas) by Landaluce, Victor Patricio (1828-89); 36x27 cm; Private Collection

El Predomino, cigar label (chromolitho)
7154098 El Predomino, cigar label (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: El Predomino, cigar label)

Joseph fleeing after Potiphars wife tried to seduce him (engraving)
7172299 Joseph fleeing after Potiphars wife tried to seduce him (engraving) by European School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Conversation between a woman and a lawyer (litho)
7172188 Conversation between a woman and a lawyer (litho) by Bluhm, Oscar (1867-1912); Private Collection; (add.info.: Conversation between a woman and a lawyer)

A Serious Man (colour litho)
7172166 A Serious Man (colour litho) by Bluhm, Oscar (1867-1912); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Serious Man. Illustration from Neues Kunstleralbum: 30 Gesellschaftsbilder (Schreiber, Esslingen)

The hyena of the beach (colour litho)
7148651 The hyena of the beach (colour litho) by Heilemann, Ernst (1870-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The hyena of the beach)

Calendar of love (copper engraving)
7201573 Calendar of love (copper engraving) by German School, (17th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Calendar of love)

Public Amusement (litho)
7186059 Public Amusement (litho) by Ramberg, Johann Heinrich (1763-1840) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Public Amusement: woman holding a fan)

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"Flirting: A Timeless Art of Seduction" In the roaring 1920s, amidst the Kayser Bondor Nylons advertisement and the enchanting pages of "The It Girl" by George Whitelaw, flirting became an exquisite dance of charm and wit. Picture a smoky bar where a dapper gentleman from Polo - Its Social Aspect by Higgins catches the eye of a vivacious flapper in her shimmering gown. Just like Jeeves guiding Wooster through life's escapades in Wodehouse's tales, tenderly flirting was an art mastered by few but admired by all. As illustrated in Pride & Prejudice by Jane Austen, it was a delicate balance between coy glances and playful banter that set hearts ablaze. Fred and Adele Astaire were no strangers to this captivating game as they mesmerized audiences with their electrifying chemistry in Stop Flirting. Their graceful moves on stage mirrored the intricate steps taken when two souls intertwine. Even Hollywood embraced flirtation's allure as Diana Dors and Bonar Colleano sizzled on screen in Maurice Elveys' Is Your Honeymoon Really Necessary? Love bloomed under bright lights, leaving audiences yearning for more. Yet, long before these modern romances unfolded, William Holman Hunt captured the essence of courtship in his masterpiece The Hireling Shepherd. Amidst lush landscapes, lovers whispered sweet nothings while adorned in traditional Burmese attire or Princess Beatrice of Saxe-Coburg reveled with her family. Flirting transcends time; it is an age-old language spoken across generations. From London to Myanmar, its power remains undeniable. So next time you find yourself caught up in its tantalizing embrace remember: flirting is not just about words or gestures—it is about creating moments that ignite passion and leave lasting imprints on our hearts.