Lesbians Collection

Lesbians Kiss 1908
Lesbian lovers steal a kiss

A sketch of a rather jolly scene from a lesbian bar or dancing in Paris, 1920s Date: 1920s

Tango for Two C1912
Two stylishly dressed ladies dance the tango stylishly together

The Sleepers (Le Sommeil). Artist: Courbet, Gustave (1819-1877)
The Sleepers (Le Sommeil). Found in the collection of Petit Palais, Musee des Beaux-Arts de la Ville de Paris

Saucy Postcard - Lady lovers bemoan (?) bad weather
Saucy Seaside Postcard - Two lady lovers bemoan (?) the bad weather, which opens up new opportunities for fun... Date: 1946

Dorothy Violet Wellesley, Duchess of Wellington (1889-1956), styled Lady Gerald Wellesley between 1914 and 1943, born Dorothy Violet Ashton, socialite, author, poet and literary editor

Radclyffe Hall and Una Vincenzo (b / w photo)
XJF115812 Radclyffe Hall and Una Vincenzo (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

A group of three transvestites
Three transvestite ladies in suits and smart hats stand arm-in-arm

Reclining woman in red trousers and standing female nude, 1912 (gouache
CH398595 Reclining woman in red trousers and standing female nude, 1912 (gouache, w/c & pencil on paper) by Schiele, Egon (1890-1918); 45.2x31.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Two women in fancy dress with tankards
Two women in fancy dress costumes comprising of knickerbockers, shirts and waistcoats, raise a tankard of beer each - presumably they re meant to be some kind of 17th century roisterers? c.1928

Two Women Embracing, 1913. Creator: Schiele, Egon (1890-1918)
Two Women Embracing, 1913. Found in the Collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Brides first look pre-wedding ceremony, Corona, California, United States of America, North America

Two Young Women Kissing (Deux jeunes femmess embrassant), ca 1790-1794. Creator: Boilly
Two Young Women Kissing (Deux jeunes femmess embrassant), ca 1790-1794. Found in the Collection of The Ramsbury Manor Foundation

Newlyweds first look post wedding ceremony, Corona, California, United States of America, North America

Mascarades et Amusettes, 1933. Private Collection

Two friends, 1912. Artist: Schiele, Egon (1890-1918)
Two friends, 1912. Private Collection

Two embracing female nudes, 1918 (conte crayon on paper)
1121478 Two embracing female nudes, 1918 (conte crayon on paper) by Schiele, Egon (1890-1918); 45.7x28.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Two female nudes, reclining and kneeling (The Friends), 1912 (w / c & pencil on paper)
993640 Two female nudes, reclining and kneeling (The Friends), 1912 (w/c & pencil on paper) by Schiele, Egon (1890-1918); 35x46 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images

Two Friends, 1912 (gouache & pencil on paper)
CH376797 Two Friends, 1912 (gouache & pencil on paper) by Schiele, Egon (1890-1918); 44.5x30.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images

Two Women Embracing, 1915 (pencil, w / c & gouache on paper)
BAL53602 Two Women Embracing, 1915 (pencil, w/c & gouache on paper) by Schiele, Egon (1890-1918); 48.5x32.7 cm; Museum of Fine Arts (Szepmuveszeti) Budapest, Hungary

Female nudes, illustration from Les Mythes by Paul Valery (1871-1945) published 1923 (pochoir print)
STC227560 Female nudes, illustration from Les Mythes by Paul Valery (1871-1945) published 1923 (pochoir print) by Barbier, Georges (1882-1932); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection

Black Coffee, 1895. Creator: Aubrey Beardsley
Black Coffee, 1895. A rare depiction of same-sex relationships; two women at a cafe table, one has her hand in the others lap

Sleep, 1866 (oil on canvas)
XIR6813 Sleep, 1866 (oil on canvas) by Courbet, Gustave (1819-77); 135x200 cm; Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee du Petit-Palais, France; French, out of copyright

Female lovers in the country (b / w photo)
3093533 Female lovers in the country (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Female lovers in the country)

Joe Carstairs in her motor boat, 1925
Canvas and power: Miss M B Carstairs in her racing motor-boat, part of the Women in Sport series in the Illustrated Sporting and Dramatic News

Two Models Embracing, 1904 (cyanotype)
LSH239496 Two Models Embracing, 1904 (cyanotype) by Sambourne, Edward Linley (1844-1910); 16.5x12 cm; Linley Sambourne House, London, UK; eLinley Sambourne House; English, out of copyright

Sapho a Lesbos (colour litho)
2802035 Sapho a Lesbos (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sapho a Lesbos. Illustration for Le Livre D Amour (Boulanger, c 1890).); © Look and Learn

Two reclining nudes, c. 1913 (pen & ink and crayon on paper)
469723 Two reclining nudes, c.1913 (pen & ink and crayon on paper) by Klimt, Gustav (1862-1918); 37x56.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Plas Newydd, near Llangollen, Seat of the Late Lady Eleanor Butler (c
STC126793 Plas Newydd, near Llangollen, Seat of the Late Lady Eleanor Butler (c.1745-1829) and Miss Sarah Ponsonby (d.1831)

Two Models embracing, 1904 (cyanotype)
LSH239495 Two Models embracing, 1904 (cyanotype) by Sambourne, Edward Linley (1844-1910); 16.5x12 cm; Linley Sambourne House, London, UK; eLinley Sambourne House; English, out of copyright

Two Girls Bathing (oil on panel)
Ma283732 Two Girls Bathing (oil on panel) by Etty, William (1787-1849); 47x38.7 cm; Private Collection; Photo eThe Ms Gallery, London; English, out of copyright

The Kiss, 1900 (oil on canvas)
MIB120361 The Kiss, 1900 (oil on canvas) by Granie, Joseph (1866-1915); 75x90 cm; Private Collection; eWhitford Fine Art, London, UK; French, out of copyright

Female lovers in the country (b / w photo)
3093536 Female lovers in the country (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Female lovers in the country)

Two queens sharing a drink, from Lovers embrace in an alcove, c
874532 Two queens sharing a drink, from Lovers embrace in an alcove, c.1780 (opaque w/c & gold on paper) by Indian School, (18th century); 22 x18.5 cm; San Diego Museum of Art

Two friends (pastel)
PWI83679 Two friends (pastel) by Toulouse-Lautrec, Henri de (1864-1901); 45.5x67.5 cm; Private Collection; ePeter Willi; French, out of copyright

Two Women in a Bed disturbed by a Cat (oil on board)
RAF227489 Two Women in a Bed disturbed by a Cat (oil on board) by Roehn, Jean Alphonse (1799-1864); 54.5x67.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eRafael Valls Gallery, London, UK; French, out of copyright

The Nest (coloured engraving)
5999562 The Nest (coloured engraving) by Scalbert, Jules (1851-1928) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Nest. Illustration from Moderne Kunst in Meister-Holzschnitten (Richard Bong, Berlin)

Le amiche (The friends), 1924. Creator: Oppi, Ubaldo (1889-1942)
Le amiche (The friends), 1924. Private Collection

Scene with Misericordia and Veritas in a Circle at Center, 1580-1600

Jupiter and Callisto, 1537-40. Creator: Pierre Milan
Jupiter and Callisto, 1537-40

Brides first look pre-wedding ceremony, Corona, California, United States of America, North America

Ein Liebesmysterium, 1913. Creator: Uhl, Joseph (1877-1945)
Ein Liebesmysterium, 1913. Private Collection

Two Reclining Nudes, 1911. Creator: Schiele, Egon (1890-1918)
Two Reclining Nudes, 1911. Found in the Collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Mimes des courtisanes de Lucien. Illustration, . Private Collection

Scene in a monastery. Found in the Collection of Muzeum Narodowe, Gdansk

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"Lesbians: Celebrating Love, Courage, and Freedom Through the Ages" Step back in time to 1908 with "Lesbians Kiss, " a groundbreaking moment captured on film that challenged societal norms. This sketch of a jolly scene from a lesbian bar or dan reminds us of the vibrant spaces where love thrived despite adversity. In 1912, "Tango for Two" showcased the passion shared by same-sex couples during an era when their love was often hidden. Dorothy Violet Wellesley, Duchess of Wellington, defied expectations and embraced her true self unapologetically. Even saucy postcards couldn't dampen the spirits of lady lovers who bemoaned bad weather but found solace in each other's arms. Radclyffe Hall and Una Vincenzo's powerful black-and-white photo symbolizes their unwavering bond amidst a world that tried to silence them. Artistic expression knew no bounds as seen in the reclining woman in red trousers and standing female nude gouache painting from 1912. Egon Schiele's "Two Women Embracing" (1913) beautifully captures intimacy between women without fear or shame. Diversity within LGBTQ+ communities shines through with a group of three transvestites proudly embracing their identities. Two women adorned in fancy dress with tankards remind us that joy knows no gender boundaries. Love transcends time as we witness a bride's first look before her wedding ceremony in Corona, California—a testament to how far society has come while acknowledging there is still progress to be made. Finally, let us not forget history's pioneers like Boilly whose masterpiece "Two Young Women Kissing" (ca 1790-1794) challenges our assumptions about same-sex relationships throughout centuries past. These glimpses into lesbian lives throughout history remind us that love conquers all obstacles—celebrating resilience, authenticity, and the enduring power of love.