Shyness Collection

The Language of Eyes - each expression of the eyes conveying a different feeling, emotion or reaction. Date: circa 1910s

A composite photograph and illustration, on the theme of shyness. Date: 1954

Queen Sirikit of Thailand her daughter Princess Chulabhorn
Queen Sirikit of Thailand (1932-) and Princess Chulabhorn Walailak (1957-) pose for a large gathering of press photographers. Taken during a ten-week private visit to the UK. 1966

Shy by Lawrence Alma-Tadema (1836-1912), engraved by Theodor Knesing (1840-?). Date: 1884

Taking the Waters - I hope no ones looking! A glamorous lady takes the Strong Sulphur waters and hopes nobody spots her... Date: circa 1905

Amorous Gent makes his move
A suave gent takes advantage of his position and makes his move on his lady love, although his boldness doesn t seem guaranteed to bring success with the coy target of his affections

Sweet Little man making his case to bathing beauties
Sweet Little man making his case to three bathing beauties: " I may not be much to look at, Girls, but I m Reliable." Date: circa 1925

Avoiding the Crush by Reginald Higgins
A man smoking a pipe and a young woman with a fashionable eton crop, studiously ignore each other and sit as far apart as possible on a row of deckchairs at a smart seaside resort

Entangled - two lovers play with wool
Entangled - two lovers play with a ball of wool. Date: mid 19th century

The Ambush
A suitor greets a young woman in a clearing. Illustration by Charles Robinson

Shy Man in Train
A shy traveller is disturbed by a group of females who invade the railway compartment he hoped to have all to himself

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