Groping Collection

The poker game (colour litho)
3101011 The poker game (colour litho) by Weiluc, Lucien Henri (Weil) (1873-1947); Private Collection; (add.info.: The poker game.); © Look and Learn

Adam and Eve, 1511 (woodcut)
5858433 Adam and Eve, 1511 (woodcut) by Grien, Hans Baldung (1484/5-1545); 37.7x25.7 cm; National Gallery of Art, Washington DC, USA

The Fall of Mankind, 1511 (woodcut)
5858421 The Fall of Mankind, 1511 (woodcut) by Grien, Hans Baldung (1484/5-1545); 38--25.8 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; (add.info.: on upper plaque: LAPSUS HUMA: / NI GENERIS )

Self Portrait with Nude Woman and Glass, 1902 (oil on canvas)
CH402192 Self Portrait with Nude Woman and Glass, 1902 (oil on canvas) by Corinth, Lovis (Franz Heinrich Louis) (1858-1925); Private Collection; (add.info)

Morality and Vice, (pencil and oil on panel)
658348 Morality and Vice, (pencil and oil on panel) by Hampel, Walter Sigmund (1868-1949); 40x34 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Morality and Vice. Sigmund Walter Hampel (1868-1949)

The poker game. Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho)
2786388 The poker game. Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho) by Weiluc, Lucien Henri (Weil) (1873-1947); Private Collection; (add.info.: The poker game)

Ebisu flirting with a courtesan, no. 3 from a series of 12 prints, c. 1708

The Five Senses, (oil on panel)
659404 The Five Senses, (oil on panel) by Lievens, Jan the Elder (1607-74); 78.2x124.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Five Senses. Jan Lievens the Elder (1607-1774). Oil on panel

Peasant Dance (oil on panel)
XIR420043 Peasant Dance (oil on panel) by Wildens, Jan (1586-1653); 55.4x93.3 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Caen, France; (add.info.: previously titled Bacchanale; ); Flemish, out of copyright

A Duet, pub. 1792 (hand coloured engraving)
3025380 A Duet, pub. 1792 (hand coloured engraving) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Private Collection; (add.info.: Thomas Vanhagen; Turn Fair Clora, turn, ah cruel)

Debauche, 1896 (colour litho)
PNH367147 Debauche, 1896 (colour litho) by Toulouse-Lautrec, Henri de (1864-1901); 23.2x32 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

The Man of Feeling in Search of Indispensibles, or A Scene at the French Milliners
NCO189742 The Man of Feeling in Search of Indispensibles, or A Scene at the French Milliners, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1800 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray

Careless Attention, early 19th century (pen & ink and w / c on paper)
CHT176046 Careless Attention, early 19th century (pen & ink and w/c on paper) by English School, (19th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; eArchives Charmet; English, out of copyright

The Farewell; Der Abschied, 1920 (oil on canvas)
1769279 The Farewell; Der Abschied, 1920 (oil on canvas) by Gramatte, Walter (1897-1929); 95.3x77.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Farewell; Der Abschied.); Photo eChristies Images; German

Young Lovers, (oil on canvas)
659343 Young Lovers, (oil on canvas) by Fragonard, Jean-Honore (1732-1806); 63.5x50.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Young Lovers. School of Fragonard. Oil on canvas)

One of a pair of two Gourds, Nevers, c. 1680-1700 (faience)
5043318 One of a pair of two Gourds, Nevers, c.1680-1700 (faience) by French School, (17th century); height: 34 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Flattened ovoid shape)

Apollo and Ceres, 1605 (pencil, w / c and white highlighting on paper)
XKH155121 Apollo and Ceres, 1605 (pencil, w/c and white highlighting on paper) by Kilian, Wolfgang (1581-1662); 18.7x14.8 cm; Hamburger Kunsthalle, Hamburg, Germany; German, out of copyright

Postcard of a young man and woman kissing as viewed through a peephole, sent in 1913 (b / w photo)
660542 Postcard of a young man and woman kissing as viewed through a peephole, sent in 1913 (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; © Look and Learn

Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho)
2796225 Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho) by Egli, Charles Emile called Carlegle (1877-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration for Le Rire, 6 June 1903.); © Look and Learn

A Duet: Turn Fair Clora, turn, ah cruel, turn again
NCO191752 A Duet: Turn Fair Clora, turn, ah cruel, turn again published by Hannah Humphrey in 1792 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray

Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho)
2786575 Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho) by Morin, Louis (1855-1938); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration for Le Rire, 24 October 1908.); © Look and Learn

Lust in the Kitchen, from a series of prints depicting the Seven Deadly Sins, c
STC227389 Lust in the Kitchen, from a series of prints depicting the Seven Deadly Sins, c.1850 (colour litho) by Boilly, Louis Leopold (1761-1845) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Return from the Kermesse (panel)
MHB68179 The Return from the Kermesse (panel) by Brueghel, Pieter the Younger (c.1564-1638); Private Collection; Flemish, out of copyright

A Merry Company, c. 1557 (oil on canvas)
LST204454 A Merry Company, c.1557 (oil on canvas) by Massys or Metsys, Jan (1509-75); 72.4x98 cm; Private Collection; eLawrence Steigrad Fine Arts, New York; Dutch, out of copyright

The Foolish Old Man and the Young Girl, c. 1480 / 1490. Creator: Israhel van Meckenem
The Foolish Old Man and the Young Girl, c. 1480/1490

L Eventail casse. Creator: Louis Marin Bonnet
L Eventail casse. [The broken fan]

Dotage, April 20, 1790. Creator: T. Smith
Dotage, April 20, 1790

Susanna and the Elders, early 17th-mid 17th century. Creator: Gerrit van Honthorst
Susanna and the Elders, early 17th-mid 17th century

Blind Mans Buff, 1812, (mid 19th century). Creator: William Greatbach
Blind Mans Buff, 1812, (mid 19th century). A group of people playing a game - some young men take advantage of the situation to grab and kiss one of the women

Doctor, is this for love or duty?, Vintage French postcard, c1900

A Pair of Lovers, 1795. Creator: Kitagawa Utamaro
A Pair of Lovers, 1795

Gallant scene (oil on canvas)
XIR417066 Gallant scene (oil on canvas) by Mieris, Jan van (1660-90); Musee des Beaux-Arts, Nimes, France; (add.info.: Scene galante; ); Dutch, out of copyright

Joyful Company under a Crib (oil on canvas)
XIR184090 Joyful Company under a Crib (oil on canvas) by Steen, Jan Havicksz. (1625/26-79); 73.5x59.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Compagnie Joyeuse sous un Berceau; ); Dutch, out of copyright

Woman Between Two Ages (oil on panel)
XIR156883 Woman Between Two Ages (oil on panel) by French School, (16th century); 117x170 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Rennes, France; (add.info.: la femme entre les deux ages; ); French

Scene of Love or, The Gallant Conversation (oil on canvas)
XIR197865 Scene of Love or, The Gallant Conversation (oil on canvas) by Rubens, Peter Paul (1577-1640); Musee Bonnat, Bayonne

Indias Cities & Landmarks
Groping carved statue, at the Khajuraho Group of Monuments. Chhatarpur, Madhya Pradesh, India

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"Groping: Exploring the Intricate Dance of Desire and Boundaries through Art" In a world where human interaction is complex, art has always been a powerful medium to explore the nuances of desire and boundaries. From ancient woodcuts like "Adam and Eve" (1511) depicting the first temptation, to more modern works like "Self Portrait with Nude Woman and Glass" (1902), artists have captured moments that delve into the delicate balance between attraction and consent. The poker game serves as an intriguing metaphor for this dance. In its vibrant lithographic form, it symbolizes how individuals navigate their desires within social constructs. Similarly, in "The Fall of Mankind" (1511), we witness Adam and Eve grappling with their newfound knowledge of sensuality while facing consequences. Moving forward in time, we encounter scenes from commedia dell'arte where a girl resists advances from a comedian. This black lead sketch highlights the struggle faced by women when confronted with unwanted attention. Meanwhile, "Morality and Vice" showcases pencil strokes exploring themes of temptation versus virtue. Artistic expressions also capture flirtation throughout history; Ebisu's courtesan print from 1708 reveals playful interactions rooted in seduction. Equally captivating are depictions such as "The Five Senses, " which showcase how touch can be both pleasurable and invasive. Peasant dances evoke communal celebrations but may also hint at blurred lines between revelry and impropriety. Likewise, hand-colored engravings like "A Duet" offer glimpses into intimate connections shared behind closed doors during the late 18th century. Finally, we arrive at Debauche's color lithograph titled "Debauche. " It confronts us head-on with provocative imagery that challenges societal norms surrounding sexuality. Through these diverse artworks spanning centuries, one thing becomes clear: groping is not merely physical contact but rather an exploration of power dynamics intertwined with desire.