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"Embracing Love: A Glimpse into LGBTQ History and Identity" In the late 19th century, amidst a society that often shunned their existence

Background imageLgbtq Collection: Two Young Men, One Embracing the Other, 1880s. Creator: Unknown

Two Young Men, One Embracing the Other, 1880s. Creator: Unknown
Two Young Men, One Embracing the Other, 1880s

Background imageLgbtq Collection: Adolescent, 12, Wearing Earrings and a Suit, 1850s. Creator: Unknown

Adolescent, 12, Wearing Earrings and a Suit, 1850s. Creator: Unknown
Adolescent, 12, Wearing Earrings and a Suit, 1850s

Background imageLgbtq Collection: Radclyffe Hall, English poet and novelist (b/w photo)

Radclyffe Hall, English poet and novelist (b/w photo)
8675962 Radclyffe Hall, English poet and novelist (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Radclyffe Hall (1880-1943), English poet and novelist

Background imageLgbtq Collection: Natalie Clifford Barney and Renee Vivien, France, c.1900 (b/w photo)

Natalie Clifford Barney and Renee Vivien, France, c.1900 (b/w photo)
3434387 Natalie Clifford Barney and Renee Vivien, France, c.1900 (b/w photo); (add.info.: The American poet Natalie Clifford Barney and the British poet Renee Vivien.); Photo © CCI

Background imageLgbtq Collection: High Maintenance

High Maintenance
Vertigo Artography

Background imageLgbtq Collection: Kitty Cats Rainbow Workout

Kitty Cats Rainbow Workout
Vertigo Artography

Background imageLgbtq Collection: The Triumph of Venus, 1740. Creator: Francois Boucher

The Triumph of Venus, 1740. Creator: Francois Boucher
The Triumph of Venus, 1740

Background imageLgbtq Collection: Venus in her Bath surrounded by Nymphs and Cupids, mid-18th century. Creator: Francois Boucher

Venus in her Bath surrounded by Nymphs and Cupids, mid-18th century. Creator: Francois Boucher
Venus in her Bath surrounded by Nymphs and Cupids, mid-18th century

Background imageLgbtq Collection: The anglers, c.1744. Creator: Nicolaas Verkolje

The anglers, c.1744. Creator: Nicolaas Verkolje
The anglers, c.1744. Alternative title: Genre Scene with Elegant Young Couple in a Landscape

Background imageLgbtq Collection: Two women in Italian costume, 1851. Creator: Moritz Calisch

Two women in Italian costume, 1851. Creator: Moritz Calisch
Two women in Italian costume, 1851

Background imageLgbtq Collection: Of One Heart, 1830. Creator: Cornelis Kruseman

Of One Heart, 1830. Creator: Cornelis Kruseman
Of One Heart, 1830

Background imageLgbtq Collection: Oscar Wilde and Lord Alfred Douglas, 1894 (b/w photo)

Oscar Wilde and Lord Alfred Douglas, 1894 (b/w photo)
3025295 Oscar Wilde and Lord Alfred Douglas, 1894 (b/w photo); Private Collection; (add.info.: Oscar Fingal O'Flahertie Wills Wilde (1854 - 1900) was an Irish writer and poet

Background imageLgbtq Collection: Colonel Barker - Valerie Smith

Colonel Barker - Valerie Smith
Page from The Graphic reporting on the case of Colonel Barker (aka John Hill and Geoffrey Norton), who was born Lilias Irma Valerie Barker in 1895

Background imageLgbtq Collection: Colonel Barker - Valerie Smith Page from The Graphic reporting on the case of Colonel

Colonel Barker - Valerie Smith Page from The Graphic reporting on the case of Colonel
Page from The Graphic reporting on the case of Colonel Barker (aka John Hill and Geoffrey Norton), who was born Lilias Irma Valerie Barker in 1895

Background imageLgbtq Collection: Sketch of Anne Lister of Shibden Hall (w / c on paper)

Sketch of Anne Lister of Shibden Hall (w / c on paper)
5905677 Sketch of Anne Lister of Shibden Hall (w/c on paper) by English School, (19th century); Calderdale Museums Service, West Yorkshire, UK; (add.info.: Anne Lister (1791-1840) was a diarist

Background imageLgbtq Collection: Two Young Men in Straw Hats, One Seated in the Others Lap, 1870s-80s. Creator: Unknown

Two Young Men in Straw Hats, One Seated in the Others Lap, 1870s-80s. Creator: Unknown
Two Young Men in Straw Hats, One Seated in the Others Lap, 1870s-80s

Background imageLgbtq Collection: Gay-themed traffic light, Vienna, Austria

Gay-themed traffic light, Vienna, Austria

Background imageLgbtq Collection: Tolerance Pills

Tolerance Pills
Artem Pozdniakov

Background imageLgbtq Collection: Over the Rainbow

Over the Rainbow
Artem Pozdniakov

Background imageLgbtq Collection: Lucie Delarue-Mardrus, writer, poet and traveller

Lucie Delarue-Mardrus, writer, poet and traveller
Lucie Delarue-Mardrus (1874-1945)was a prolific poet and novelist, penning more than 70 books. As well as being married to a man for fifteen years

Background imageLgbtq Collection: Portrait of Arthur Rimbaud aged 17, 1871 (coloured photo)

Portrait of Arthur Rimbaud aged 17, 1871 (coloured photo)
7286041 Portrait of Arthur Rimbaud aged 17, 1871 (coloured photo) by Carjat, Etienne (1828-1906); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageLgbtq Collection: Harmony 2

Harmony 2
Prithul Das

Background imageLgbtq Collection: Llama with big eye lashes wearing tiara ad rainbow sunglasses

Llama with big eye lashes wearing tiara ad rainbow sunglasses Date: 13-03-2018

Background imageLgbtq Collection: Miniature of Anne Lister of Shibden Hall (w / c on paper)

Miniature of Anne Lister of Shibden Hall (w / c on paper)
5905678 Miniature of Anne Lister of Shibden Hall (w/c on paper) by English School, (19th century); Calderdale Museums Service, West Yorkshire, UK; (add.info.: Anne Lister (1791-1840) was a diarist

Background imageLgbtq Collection: Photographic postcard of Mr. Robinson, 1918-1930. Creator: Unknown

Photographic postcard of Mr. Robinson, 1918-1930. Creator: Unknown
Photographic postcard of a man identified as Mr. Robinson. Robinson is pictured holding a hat and leaning on a small column

Background imageLgbtq Collection: Sappho (Sapho), 1871. Creator: Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot

Sappho (Sapho), 1871. Creator: Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot
Sappho (Sapho), 1871

Background imageLgbtq Collection: Scene with Misericordia and Veritas in a Circle at Center, 1580-1600

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

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

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

Background imageLgbtq Collection: Two Young Men Seated with Their Arms Around Each Other, 1860s. Creator: Unknown

Two Young Men Seated with Their Arms Around Each Other, 1860s. Creator: Unknown
Two Young Men Seated with Their Arms Around Each Other, 1860s

Background imageLgbtq Collection: Two Men Seated on a Bench, One with His Hand on the Leg of the Other, 1870s-80s

Two Men Seated on a Bench, One with His Hand on the Leg of the Other, 1870s-80s

Background imageLgbtq Collection: Young Man in a Striped Jacket, Sitting on the Lap of Another Man in Front of Painted

Young Man in a Striped Jacket, Sitting on the Lap of Another Man in Front of Painted Outdoor Backdrop, 1860s-80s

Background imageLgbtq Collection: Two Seated Young Men Holding Hands, 1880s. Creator: Unknown

Two Seated Young Men Holding Hands, 1880s. Creator: Unknown
Two Seated Young Men Holding Hands, 1880s

Background imageLgbtq Collection: Two Seated Young Men Holding Ivory-topped Walking Sticks, 1850s. Creator: Unknown

Two Seated Young Men Holding Ivory-topped Walking Sticks, 1850s. Creator: Unknown
Two Seated Young Men Holding Ivory-topped Walking Sticks, 1850s

Background imageLgbtq Collection: Two Men Seated, One in the Others Lap, with Their Hands in Suggestive Positions, 1880s

Two Men Seated, One in the Others Lap, with Their Hands in Suggestive Positions, 1880s

Background imageLgbtq Collection: Two Young Men, One Embracing the Other, 1870s-80s. Creator: Unknown

Two Young Men, One Embracing the Other, 1870s-80s. Creator: Unknown
Two Young Men, One Embracing the Other, 1870s-80s

Background imageLgbtq Collection: Young Woman Seated Next to a Table with Elbow Resting on a Book, 1840s. Creator: Unknown

Young Woman Seated Next to a Table with Elbow Resting on a Book, 1840s. Creator: Unknown
Young Woman Seated Next to a Table with Elbow Resting on a Book, 1840s

Background imageLgbtq Collection: Two Young Men Crossing Their Walking Sticks, 1880s. Creator: Unknown

Two Young Men Crossing Their Walking Sticks, 1880s. Creator: Unknown
Two Young Men Crossing Their Walking Sticks, 1880s


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"Embracing Love: A Glimpse into LGBTQ History and Identity" In the late 19th century, amidst a society that often shunned their existence, two young men found solace in each other's arms. This captivating photograph from the 1880s captures a tender moment of love and defiance against societal norms. Moving forward to the vibrant atmosphere of Parisian nightlife in the 1890s, we encounter La Goulue at the Moulin Rouge. Created by Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, this painting hints at an inclusive world where individuals express themselves freely, regardless of gender or sexual orientation. Lucie Delarue-Mardrus emerges as a beacon of inspiration – a writer, poet, and traveler who defied conventions with her unapologetic queerness. Her work challenged societal expectations and paved the way for future generations to embrace their true selves. Anne Lister's story unfolds through sketches and miniatures that offer glimpses into her life at Shibden Hall. Known for her audacity in expressing her lesbian identity during the early 1800s, she remains an icon whose courage continues to resonate today. Another intriguing glimpse into history reveals two young men donning straw hats; one seated on another's lap. This enigmatic photograph from the late 19th century challenges preconceived notions about same-sex relationships existing only in modern times. Advocacy takes various forms throughout history – even through unconventional means like gay-themed traffic lights in Vienna. These symbols remind us that inclusivity can be woven into everyday life, promoting acceptance and understanding among all individuals. The portrait of Arthur Rimbaud aged seventeen showcases his undeniable talent as well as his own exploration of his sexuality during a time when such self-discovery was heavily stigmatized. His journey serves as an inspiration for those seeking authenticity within themselves. Adding whimsy to our narrative is a delightful image of a llama, adorned with big eyelashes, a tiara, and rainbow sunglasses.