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Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton - actorsElizabeth Taylor (1932-2011), British-American actress, embraces her husband Richard Burton (1925-1984), Welsh actor. Date: 1966
No, No Nanette by Frank MandelPromotional postcard for No No Nanette by Frank Mandel, Otto Harbach and Irving Caesar; music Vincent Youmans. (Globe Theatre, New York, 16th September 1925)
Two fairies clasping each other, from The Password to Fairyland -- Then they flew together and clasped in a tight embrace. 20th century
The Humorist - Easter Number front cover, Heath RobinsonSpring Handicaps. Front cover of The Humorist magazine featuring a glorious cartoon by William Heath Robinson showing the chaos created on the roads by spring romances. Date: 1937
WWI - Wounded soldier in the arms of his nurseWWI - Wounded soldier (who has lost his arm) in the arms of his nurse - Comrades in Arms. Date: circa 1917
The Kiss by AutoriA romantic kiss imagined in Autoris distinctive angular style. 1930
English gentleman on trial in France, 18th centuryEnglish gentleman on trial in France, accused by an old hag and her virtuous niece Clara, 18th century. Before the tribunal at Avignon
The Chaperon by Joyce DennysA young woman manages to steal a few moments with her sweetheart out of sight of her chaperon (whose Victorian bathing costume can be seen)
Trysting Time is Kissing Time by Wilton WilliamsTwo 18th century lovers kiss on a balcony under a starry sky
Black Gang Chine, Alum Bay, Isle of Wight - Stuffed bearBlack Gang Chine amusement complex, Alum Bay, Isle of Wight - Stuffed bear and very brave young girl happy to accept its embrace. Date: circa 1930s
Roman suovetaurilia or suovitaurilia sacrifice ceremony. A woman offers a prayer in front of an altar to Mars, young men in laurel wreaths bring a bull, a ram and a pig for sacrifice
A Passionate Embrace, which fades out just as things are getting interesting... Date: circa 1910s
Love GameThe Umpire's Decision - A Love Game'. Young man and woman embrace across the net. Artist: AK Macdonald. Date: circa 1902
Screen LoversMatheson Lang (1879-1948) and Dorothy Chili Bouchier (1909-1999) appearing in the 1931 film Carnival'. This was a re-make of a film from 1921 of the same name, in which Lang had also starred
Christ embracing the Cross, 1610-1620, by Guido ReniGuido Reni (1575-1642). Italian painter. Christ embracing the Cross, 1610-1620. San Fernando Royal Academy of Fine Arts. Madrid. Spain. Date: 2019
Two ChildrenThis bronze sculpture shows two children in each others embrace, sat on the grass. Date: circa 1881
EmbracePainting of a man embracing a woman from behind. Date: circa 1926
The Mourning of Laszlo Hunyadi by Viktor MadaraszViktor Madarasz (1840-1917). The Mourning of Laszlo Hunyadi. 1859. Hungarian National Gallery. Budapest. Hungary
MONTAGNANA, Jacopo da (1440-/43-1499). Italian painter. MADONNA AND DEAD CHRIST. Tempera on wood. Museum of Fine Arts. Budapest. Hungary
Canoe-dlingA spot of Canoe-dling! Date: 1906
A young couple share a tender embracecirca 1910s
Two English gentlemen evaluating a horse in a paddock, 19th century. A jockey sits on Hercules, a groom Leather holds the horses head
Facey Romford dispossessed by the rightful heir, youngSporting man with gun, gaiters and hound surprised by his guests. Facey Romford dispossessed by the rightful heir, young Gilroy and his governess. Who am I? I m the mistress of this ere ouse
Portrait of a German woman with child, late 15th centuryPortrait of a German woman in turban, dress and cape, late 15th century, showing the influence of French and Dutch fashion of the era
A man and woman embrace under a hanged man. The widow of Ephesus and the sentinel canoodle under her husbands corpse hanging from a gibbet. The Ephesian matron. Le matrone d Ephise
Portrait of the Calmeady children in an embrace. Hand-tinted engraving by Frederick Christian Lewis after an illustration by Sir Thomas Lawrence from P.G
Portrait bust of artist Sir Thomas Lawrence. Engraving by Frederick Christians Lewis after an illustration by Sir Thomas Lawrence from P.G. Patmores Cabinet of Gems, Ackermann, London, 1837
Passionate couplePassionate young Dutch couple in an embrace. Holland was a very popular tourist resort in Edwardian times and was a theme captured by many postcard artists of the day. Artist: Anon. Date: circa 1908
Laura Cowie and her daughter AnneActress Laura Cowie (1892 - 1969), who in private life was Mrs John Hastings Turner, wife of the author and playwright, pictured with her daughter Anne. Date: 1923
2 in the Shade by Marchant SmithIllustration showing a couple on a boat hidden behind a parasol, except a reflection in the river reveals they are enjoying a romantic kiss. 1923
WW2 - Returning soldier is giving a fulsome welcome home" Let us Strive without failing in faith or in duty" - Winston Churchill Encirclement ! A returning soldier is giving a fulsome welcome home by his wife and small son. Date: 1944
Doris Keane and Basil Sydney in RomanceMiss Doris Keane (1881-1945) and Mr Basil Sydney (1894-1968) in the stage production Romance. The pair were married between 1918-1925. 1915
Lovers Intimate Embrace Date: 1881
The Meeting of St. Anthony and St. Paul by Sassetta (1392-1450) - Sienese - painted on wood panel Date: circa 1450
Young couple kissingA young couple in a warm embrace. Artist: Dorothy Kuck. Date: circa 1930
Promotional postcard for So This Is Love by Stanley Lupino and Arthur Rigbyae music Hal BrodPromotional postcard for So This Is Love by Stanley Lupino and Arthur Rigby music Hal Brody. First produced at the Winter Garden Theatre, London (now New London Theatre) 25th April 1928
Love at its Height - a couple embrace at top of stepladderLove at its Height - a couple embrace at the top of a wooden stepladder Date: circa 1920s
Ernest Louis Aquilas Christophe - Le Baiser supremeThe final work by Ernest Louis Aquilas Christophe (1827-1892) entitled Le Baiser supreme ( The Supreme Kiss or The Sphinx ) (marble), exhibited posthumously at the Salon of 1892
Tomb of Amen Khopshef. Goddess Hathor with the prince. VallTomb of Amen Khopshef, son of Ramses III. Polychrome reliefs decorating the walls of the burial chamber. Goddess Hathor with the prince. Twentieth dynasty. New Kingdom. Valley of the Queens. Egypt
Boy home on LeaveTHEREs A BOY COMING HOME ON LEAVE A soldier embraces his sweetheart as he arrives home
Nina Rosa by Otto HarbachPromotional postcard for Nina Rosa by Otto Harbach; music Sigmund Romberg (Majestic Theatre, New York, 20th September 1930). First produced in England at the Lyceum Theatre, 7th July 1931
The Hypocrites by Henry Arthur Jones. First produced in in England at the Hicks Theatre, 27th August 1907. The image shows Leonard Wilmore kisses Rachel Neve
Couple embracing WWICouple saying goodbye to each other, before the American soldier goes off to War. Date: 1917
Couple pose by cupid statueA happy couple stand in front of a young child dressed as cupid, whos powers of matchmaking seem to have worked a treat. Date: c.1910
Couple kissing on boating lakeA couple get lost in a kiss while rowing a boat on a lake in a park, probably the Serpentine in Hyde Park, London. 1940s. c.1945
Sapphic loversTwo women, barely clad in diaphanous classical togas embrace each other, while a statue of pan plays pipes in the twilight
Dear Love by Dion Titheradge, Laurie Wylie & Herbert ClaytonDear Love by Dion Titheradge, Laurie Wylie and Herbert Clayton, with music by Haydon Wood, Joseph Turnbridge and Jack Waller
The Edge O Beyond by Roy Horniman and Ruby MillerThe Edge O Beyond by Roy Horniman (18721930) and Ruby Miller (14 July 1889 - 2 April 1976), from the novel by Gertrude Page (1872 - 1922) written in 1908
Kissing Baby under the Mistletoe by Charles RobinsonThis illustration shows a young girl Kissing Baby under the Mistletoe. Date: 1906
Dick Whittington. Artist Albert MorrowDick Whittington. Another fine poster by Albert Morrow, showing Dick saying goodbye to Alice on the quay, before setting out for Morocco
Art deco sketch by G. Peres titled November of a fashionably dressed women in an embrace with a man behind a curtain at a dance venue, London, 1922 Date: 1922
Romance in the back seat of carCouple about to embrace in the back seat while their chauffeur drives the car (Swedish). Date: circa 1930
Monastery of San Juan de la Pena. The Visitation. Capital ofMonastery of San Juan de la Pena. Relief of a capital depicting The Visitation. Romanesque Cloister. Aragon. Spain
Vestrys Gate of the Cathedral of Granada by Diego Siloe. 16Diego Siloe (1495-1563). Spanish architect and sculptor. Vestrys Gate, 1534. Cornice depicting the Virgin and Child and statues of St. Peter and St. Paul to the sides. Cathedral of Granada. Spain
Wooden relief of Virgin with Infant by Diego Siloe. 1544Diego Siloe (1495-1563). Spanish architect and sculptor. Virgin with Infant, 1544. Wood. From the Priory chair of the Monastery of Saint Jerome, Granada. Museum of Fine Arts. Granada. Spain
Russia. Moscow. 1856. Ceremony to welcome the participants in the siege of Sevastopol defense, during the Crimean War (1853-1856). Lithography by Vasili Fedorovich (George Wilhelm) Timm (1820-1895)
National World War II Memorial. Washington D. C. United StateNational World War II Memorial. Relief depicting the homecoming of the victorious soldiers. Washington D.C. United States
Reliefs depicting a kneeling woman and man with a childReliefs depicting a kneeling woman with a child and carrying on her head a shield with two arrows (female Ka), and kneeling man with a child and worn the male ka. Duality. Temple of Hatshepsut
Swan, Love Master KeyLOVE, THE MASTER KEY (Annies Swan) They embrace... Date: 1920s
Franco-Russian EntenteFrance & Russia (Tsar Nicholas II) in a passionate embrace symbolising the Franco-Russian Entente. Date: 1899
Pompeii Daily LifeEveryday scenes in Pompeii : two friends embrace each other when meeting, two other men call for wine in a tavern Date: before 63
Family / All / France, C18A French father is reunited with his daughter. Come and embrace thy astonished father Date: 18th Century
HelpAn unwelcome embrace from a pretty Dutch girl. Artist: Ethel Parkinson Date: 1915
Music sheet: I m knee deep in daisiesMusic sheet cover for I m knee deep in daisies and head over heels in love. Two lovers embrace in a beautiful countryside backdrop. Date: 1925
Love Lies by Stanley Lupino and Arthur RigbyPromotional postcard for Love Lies by Stanley Lupino and Arthur Rigby; music Hal Brody (a team of British song writers trying to seem American). First produced Gaiety Theatre, 20th March 1929
Love and a Throne by Charles A ClarkePromotional postcard for Love and a Throne by Charles A. Clarke. First produced at the Elephant and Castle Theatre, 24th March 1913. Date: circa 1913
The Kiss Cure by Ronald JeansPromotional postcard for The Kiss Cure by Ronald Jeans. First produced at the Gaiety Theatre, Manchester, and the Kingsway Theatre, 3rd May 1915. A Comedy of Youth, Sunshine and Kisses
Home Once More by Emma LitchfieldPromotional postcard for Home Once More by Emma Litchfield. First produced in Macclesfield, 26th July 1915 and at the Elephant and Castle Theatre, 24th January 1916. Date: 1916
His Majestys Servant by Sarah Barnwell and Maud HosfordPromotional postcard for His Majestys Servant by Sarah Barnwell & Maud Hosford. First produced at the Imperial Theatre, 6th October 1904
Royal princes return on H. M.s Bacchante, 1880Welcome Home! The Princess of Wales(Alexandra of Denmark, later Queen Alexandra, consort to King Edward VII of Britain)(1844 1925)
A World War I soldier and his sweetheartA World War I soldier embraces his sweetheart as he prepares to fight For King and Country. Date: 1914-18
Little boy with his grandmother Date: c.1910
Island Love - front cover by Reginald HeadeFront cover of Island Love by Catherine Whitby showing a couple on a balcony gazing (a little stiffly) into each others eyes. Date: c.1950
Romance - 1917 by Bruce Bairnsfather, WW1 cartoon" Darling, every potato that I have is yours" (Engaged). Cartoon in The Bystander by Captain Bruce Bairnsfather showing a couple locked in an embrace having agreed to get engaged
Night-time embraceLoving couple embrace out on a balcony at a dance. Artist: J Sala Date: 1926
Couple embracingFront cover of Pan magazine, featuring a couple in fancy dress, holding each other close about to kiss. Date: 1920
When Three ARE Company by A. K. MacdonaldAn amorous couple sit entwined in a boat on a river at nightime while a cupid watches over them to ensure the romance goes smoothly. Date: 1922
Bystander Summer Number front cover, 1919Front cover of The Bystander magazines summer number for July 1919, featuring a back view of a couple in their bathing costumes, embracing as they gaze out to sea. Date: 1919
Children kissingCharming photograph of two children, perhaps a brother and sister, sitting in a wicker chair in a garden and exchanging a friendly kiss. Date: c.1925
A soldier and his sweetheart embrace. Date: 20th Century
Snow Babies -- Trespassers will be ProsecutedTwo snow babies, appearing as the snow flakes fall sit on a " No Trespassing" sign and embrace by the light of a large yellow moon. Date: c.1925
Sharing a loving moment behind The TimesA couple share a loving moment behind The Times ! Date: 1916
WW1 - Cute patriotic British postcard - emulating ancestorsWW1 - Cute patriotic British postcard - a little boy strives to emulate the military feats of our ancestors, or in this case his elders! Date: circa 1916
