Embrace Collection

The Lavender Hill Mob UK quad artwork for the release of the film in 1951
Designed by S. John Woods with illustrations by Ronald Searle to promote the release of the comedy featuring Alec Guinness and Stanley Holloway

Daphnis and Chloe. Artist: Gerard, Francois Pascal Simon (1770-1837)
Daphnis and Chloe. Found in the collection of Louvre, Paris

George Harrison and his young wife, Patti Boyd, 1966
The " Beatle" George Harrison and his young wife, Patti Boyd pose 22 June 1966 in an unidentified place. AFP PHOTO / AFP PHOTO

No, No Nanette by Frank Mandel
Promotional postcard for No No Nanette by Frank Mandel, Otto Harbach and Irving Caesar; music Vincent Youmans. (Globe Theatre, New York, 16th September 1925)

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

The Vampire II, 1895-1900. Artist: Munch, Edvard (1863-1944)
The Vampire II, 1895-1900. Private Collection

The Kiss, 1907-08 (oil on canvas)
XAM601 The Kiss, 1907-08 (oil on canvas) by Klimt, Gustav (1862-1918); 180x180 cm; Osterreichische Galerie Belvedere, Vienna, Austria; Austrian, out of copyright

COUTURE: A ROMAN FEAST. Oil on canvas, 1843, by Thomas Couture

Twixt Love and Duty, 1914. World War I postcard, showing a British officer saying farewell to a loved one and answering the call to duty

Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton - actors
Elizabeth Taylor (1932-2011), British-American actress, embraces her husband Richard Burton (1925-1984), Welsh actor. Date: 1966

An Allegory with Venus and Cupid, c1523-1568. Artist: Agnolo Bronzino
An Allegory with Venus and Cupid, c1523-1568. The picture is likely to be that mentioned in Vasaris Life of Bronzino of 1568. From the collection of the National Gallery, London

Anna Pavlova with her pet swan Jack, c. 1905 (b / w photo)
XJF366806 Anna Pavlova with her pet swan Jack, c.1905 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Art Deco statue of Jesus, known as Cristo Redentor (Christ the Redeemer), on Corcovado mountain in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

GONE WITH THE WIND, 1939. American poster, 1939, featuring Vivien Leigh and Clark Gable, for the film Gone with the Wind after the novel by Margaret Mitchell

A boy hugs a tree trunk as he prepares to take part in an attempt to create a Guinness World Record for the most number of people hugging trees for two minutes in Kathmandu June 5, 2011

Yvonne Mitchell and bulldog
in a publicity portrait for the release of Yield To The Night in 1956

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The Laidly Worm of Spindleston Heugh, 1881 (oil on canvas)
FFA151968 The Laidly Worm of Spindleston Heugh, 1881 (oil on canvas) by Crane, Walter (1845-1915); 74.5x169.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Princess Margaret was the Laidly Worm; )

Purist composition, 1926 (charcoal, w / c and indian ink on paper) (b / w photo)
FFA151363 Purist composition, 1926 (charcoal, w/c and indian ink on paper) (b/w photo) by Exter, Alexandra Alexandrovna (1882-1949); 52.4x46.4 cm; Private Collection

Kisses (colour litho)
724566 Kisses (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Kisses. Romantic Oilette postcard showing couple on a bench watching a sunset.); © Look and Learn

A marriage made in Chelsea, Judy Garland chose a London Registry Office to be the venue for the 1969 wedding to her fifth and final husband Mickey Deans

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 Robinson
Spring 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

Academy Poster for Giuseppe Patroni Griffis Il Mare (1963)
AKA THE SEA Francoise Prevost Umberto Orsini Dino Mele " a beautiful drama, set on the island of Capri"

Irene Dunne and Randolph Scott in William A Seiters Roberta (1935)
Irene Dunne and Randolph Scott in Roberta (1935)

England, London, St Pancras railway station on Euston Road, The Meeting Place statue by Paul Day

Possession, c. 1912. Found in the collection of Museu Nacional d Art de Catalunya, Barcelona

The Kiss of Judas, Scenes from the Life of Christ (mosaic)
XIR193457 The Kiss of Judas, Scenes from the Life of Christ (mosaic) by Byzantine School, (6th century); Sant Apollinare Nuovo, Ravenna, Italy; out of copyright

WWI - Wounded soldier in the arms of his nurse
WWI - Wounded soldier (who has lost his arm) in the arms of his nurse - Comrades in Arms. Date: circa 1917

1940s romance. The Cunard White Star liner Queen Elizabeth completed her last voyage
The Cunard White Star liner " Queen Elizabeth" completed her last voyage as a war transport when she docked at Southampton today, Wednesday

GONE WITH THE WIND, 1939. Vivien Leigh and Clark Gable in a scene from the film, Gone With The Wind, 1939

Infant Vervet Monkey (Chlorocebus aethiops), Kruger National Park, South Africa, Africa

Paolo and Francesca da Rimini, 1863 (oil on canvas)
989657 Paolo and Francesca da Rimini, 1863 (oil on canvas) by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); 280.6x193.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Paolo and Francesca da Rimini. Gustave Dore (1832-1883)

The firemans kiss (colour litho)
2779992 The firemans kiss (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The firemans kiss. A curious New Years Day tradition in Parisian theatres)

English gentleman on trial in France, 18th century
English gentleman on trial in France, accused by an old hag and her virtuous niece Clara, 18th century. Before the tribunal at Avignon

Where theres a will, theres a way: short man standing on a pile of books to kiss a much taller woman (colour litho)
5999970 Where theres a will, theres a way: short man standing on a pile of books to kiss a much taller woman (colour litho) by English School

Lady embracing her lawyer (colour litho)
3096423 Lady embracing her lawyer (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lady embracing her lawyer. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

The happy couple
IB Ross Rossi

The Kiss by Autori
A romantic kiss imagined in Autoris distinctive angular style. 1930

Study for The Blessed Damozel, c. 1876 (graphite on paper)
XJF417334 Study for The Blessed Damozel, c.1876 (graphite on paper) by Rossetti, Dante Gabriel Charles (1828-82); Private Collection; (add.info)

CARTOON: NAPOLEON, c1807. The Imperial Embrace on the Raft or Boneys New Drop. Drawing by Charles Williams, c1807

An intimate scene from Plenty (1985)
Meryl Streep and Sam Neill in PLENTY (1985) directed by Fred Schepisi in 1985

Silent Film Still: Couples

Charity (engraving)
778191 Charity (engraving) by Reynolds, Joshua (1723-92) (after); Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College, Oxford; (add.info)

Brunnhilde throws herself into Siegfrieds arms, illustration from
STC324259 Brunnhilde throws herself into Siegfrieds arms, illustration from Siegfried and the Twilight of the Gods, 1924 (colour litho) by Rackham

The Chaperon by Joyce Dennys
A young woman manages to steal a few moments with her sweetheart out of sight of her chaperon (whose Victorian bathing costume can be seen)

The Musical Pair in the Hammock. Artist: American Stereoscopic Company
The Musical Pair in the Hammock. Stereoscopic card detail

Return of the Prodigal Son, 1636 (etching)
XJF416570 Return of the Prodigal Son, 1636 (etching) by Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn (1606-69); Private Collection; Dutch, out of copyright

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"Embrace: A Timeless Gesture of Love and Connection" In the world of art, the concept of "embrace" has been beautifully captured throughout history. From iconic paintings to mesmerizing sculptures, this simple yet profound act holds a universal significance that transcends time. One such depiction is seen in The Lavender Hill Mob UK quad artwork for the release of the film in 1951. In this captivating image, two figures are locked in an embrace, symbolizing trust and unity amidst chaos. The renowned works by Edvard Munch and Auguste Rodin also explore the theme of embrace. MUNCH: THE KISS (1895) portrays an intimate moment between lovers, while RODIN: THE KISS (1886) showcases a passionate embrace frozen in marble. Even beyond art's realm, famous personalities have embraced each other with love and tenderness. George Harrison and his young wife Patti Boyd's affectionate embrace from 1966 captures their deep connection amidst fame and fortune. Literature too has celebrated embraces as seen in Daphnis and Chloe by Gerard Francois Pascal Simon (1770-1837), where two young lovers find solace within each other's arms. Similarly, Twixt Love and Duty (1914) explores the conflict between duty-bound responsibilities versus embracing true love. Agnolo Bronzino's An Allegory with Venus and Cupid depicts a divine embrace that signifies eternal love itself. This masterpiece reminds us that embracing someone can be a sacred act filled with passion and devotion. The world of cinema witnessed unforgettable embraces when Elizabeth Taylor shared heartfelt moments with Richard Burton on-screen as well as off-screen during their tempestuous relationship. Artistic genius Edvard Munch further delves into intense emotions through his painting The Vampire II (1895-1900). Here, an alluring but dangerous embrace captivates viewers' attention, exploring themes of desire intertwined with vulnerability.