Courting Collection (page 4)

On a Journey to a Courtship in Wales, published June 16, 1795. Creator: Richard Newton
On a Journey to a Courtship in Wales, published June 16, 1795

Oystercatchers on the Sumida River (Sumidagawa, miyakodori), section of a sheet from... c. 1850
Oystercatchers on the Sumida River (Sumidagawa, miyakodori), section of a sheet from the series "Cutouts of Famous Places in Edo (Harimaze Koto meisho)", c. 1850

Symptoms of Crim. Con!!, published February 12, 1819. Creator: Isaac Robert Cruikshank
Symptoms of Crim. Con!!, published February 12, 1819

May, August 30, 1793. Creator: Francesco Bartolozzi
May, August 30, 1793

Plate Eleven of 38 from Oeuvres de J. B. Huet, 1796–99. Creator: Jean Baptiste Marie Huet
Plate Eleven of 38 from Oeuvres de J. B. Huet, 1796-99

At the ball, (c1900s) Creator: Knut Ekwall
At the ball, (c1900s)

Thorn farmer on courtship, 1877. Creator: Jacob Kulle
Thorn farmer on courtship, 1877. Ordinary interior with a man dressed in folk costume knocking on a door. Behind his back he hides a flower

Elk (Cervus canadensis) bull and cw sniffing noses, Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, USA. September

Rocky mountain elk (Cervus elaphus nelsoni) bull bugling during rut. Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado, USA. October

African lion (Panthera leo) and lioness after mating, Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya

Lady Amhersts pheasant (Chrysolophus amherstiae) male displaying, Kanding, Sichuan, China. April

Bee-eater (Merops apiaster) male offering wasp as nuptial gift, Hungary. June

Humpback whales (Megaptera novaeangliae) engaged in courtship, with the male hovering above the female. Vava'u, Tonga, Pacific Ocean

Ruff (Philomachus pugnax) males displaying and fighting each other at a lek, Finland. May

Common grackle pair (Quiscalus quiscula) in courtship display. Wakodahatchee Wetlands, Florida, USA, April

Wood pigeons (Columba palumbus) male and female during courtship preening display, Norfolk, England, UK, August

Mandarin duck drake (Aix galericulata) on the water, showing orange sail feathers which are used when displaying, Southwest London, UK, March

Clarks grebes (Aechmophorus clarkii) courting pair performing the Weed Ceremony in which they slowly circle breast to breast holding pond weed as nesting material, Lake Hodges, Escondido, California

Black terns (Chlidonias niger), pair on a perch, vocalizing during courtship (termed Erect Posture display), Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge, New York, USA, May

Red-footed booby (Sula sula), pair perched in tree. Genovesa Island, Galapagos

Nazca booby (Sula granti), pair billing. Genovesa Island, Galapagos. May 2015

Great bowerbird (Chlamydera nuchalis), male showing off treasures whilst female inspects bower. Lake Argyle, Kununurra, Western Australia

Common Snipe (Gallinago gallinago) autumn courtship display, Germany, August

Black grouse (Lyrurus tetrix), male at lek, Finland, April

King penguins (Aptenodytes patagonicus) at sunrise. Two males and a female, with the males fighting for the attention of the female. Falklands Islands

Andean cock-of-the-rock (Rupicola peruvianus), two males perched in tree at lek in mid-altitude montane rainforest. Manu Biosphere Reserve, Amazonia, Peru

RF - Andean cock-of-the-rock (Rupicola peruvianus), male perched in tree at a lek. Mid-altitude montane rainforest, Manu Biosphere Reserve, Amazonia, Peru

Western capercaillie (Tetrao urogallus) Tver, Russia. May

Black Grouse (Tetrao tetrix) displaying at a lek in snow, Tver, Russia. April

Northern gannet (Morus bassanus) pair, courtship display, Machias Seal Island, Bay of Fundy, New Brunswick, Canada, May

Wood pigeon (Columba palumbus) pair preening one another, The Netherlands

Capercailie (Tetrao urogallus) male displaying from branch of Scots pine tree. Cairngorms National Park, Highlands, Scotland, UK, March

Common goldeneye (Bucephala clangula) male performing its mating display. Southern Norway. March

Spotted owlet (Athene brama) pair on a branch, Bharatpur / Keoladeo Ghana National Park, India

Red deer (Cervus elaphus) stag bellowing during rut, at night with full moon, Derbyshire, UK

Guianan Cock-of-the-rock (Rupicola rupicola), during courtship display, Guianan Shield, Suriname

Great frigatebird (Fregata minor) male displaying inflated gular sac, Galapagos, Ecuador

Green-winged macaws (Ara chloroptera) preening each other. Brazil. South America

The Swing, c1767. Artist: Jean-Honore Fragonard
The Swing, c1767. Painting housed in the Wallace Collection, London. From The Worlds Greatest Paintings, edited by T. Leman Hare. [Odhams Press Ltd, London, 1934]

Pastoral Subject, 18th century. Artist: Francois Boucher
Pastoral Subject, 18th century. From The Connoisseur Extra No. 4 - Boucher by Haldane Macfall [The Connoisseur Magazine, London, 1908.]

Adult pair of courting flightless cormorants (Nannopterum harris), Fernandina Island, Galapagos Islands, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Ecuador, South America

Double dance
Cheng Chang

Winding Yarn (Interior of a Nantucket Kitchen), 1872 (oil on board)
XOS5885349 Winding Yarn (Interior of a Nantucket Kitchen), 1872 (oil on board) by Johnson, Eastman (1824-1906); 70.2x85.4 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Out In An Automobile Song, c.1770-1959 (print)
3672562 Out In An Automobile Song, c.1770-1959 (print) by Jerome H. Remick & Co. (early 20th century); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois

You Look Good to Me, (print)
3673951 You Look Good to Me, (print) by Jerome H. Remick & Co. (early 20th century); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois, USA; (add.info)

Youve Got To See Mamma Evry Night (or you cant see Mamma at all), 1923 (print)
3673086 Youve Got To See Mamma Evry Night (or you cant see Mamma at all), 1923 (print) by Leo Feist, Inc. (1897-1934); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois

Loves Review, c.1770-1959 (print)
3671847 Loves Review, c.1770-1959 (print) by American School, (19th century); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois, USA; (add.info)

Child of the West, A Highland Ballad, c.1770-1959 (print)
3671835 Child of the West, A Highland Ballad, c.1770-1959 (print) by Hewitt, John Hill (1801-90); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois

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"Courtship: A Dance of Love and Connection" In the enchanting realm of nature, courtship takes on many forms. From the mesmerizing Blue-footed booby pair gracefully courting on Santa Cruz Island's South coast to the adorable Atlantic Puffins engaging in bill rubbing rituals on Skomer Island, love is in the air. Even the majestic King penguins partake in pre-mating behaviors, showcasing their affectionate bond. As if inspired by celestial romance, Hesperus, the Evening Star, stands as a symbol sacred to lovers since 1855. Love knows no bounds; it transcends species and embraces all beings. Jim and Jeanette find solace and joy amidst lush green grasses as they embark on their own journey of courtship. The Japanese crane displays its wings in a heart shape during February's winter embrace in Hokkaido, Japan. Meanwhile, Andean cock-of-the-rock males gather at leks high up in trees to showcase their vibrant plumage for potential mates. Even Mountain hares engage in playful boxing matches amidst Scotland's snowy landscapes during December - a testament to love's spirited nature. Australasian crested grebes perform an elegant courtship display while Great crested grebes engage in their whimsical weed dance - both captivating spectacles that celebrate unity and devotion. Finally, Atlantic Puffin pairs continue their ritualistic bill rubbing as an expression of affection during this enchanting courtship season. In these moments captured across time and space, we witness nature's intricate tapestry woven with threads of love. Courtship reminds us that connection is universal - whether through graceful dances or tender gestures - it is through these acts that hearts intertwine and souls find solace together.