Enticing Collection

Pin-up calendar girl by David Wright, 1950
A woman with her red hair swept up in a bun, poses elegantly in some diaphanous lingerie as she speaks on a red telephone. Date: 1950

Boy Scrumping Apples
A little boy climbs a fence in order to steal some enticing- looking apples: a little dog watches approvingly

Humpty and Dumpty the rabbits find a cabbage
A Great Discovery -- Humpty and Dumpty the twin rabbits escape from their hutch and find an enticing-looking cabbage. Date: 1912

Bridge over a Stream in Assens, Funen, 1842. Creator: Dankvart Dreyer
Bridge over a Stream in Assens, Funen, 1842

Snake gathering [D]-Hopi, c1907. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Snake gathering [D]-Hopi, c1907. Group of Hopi snake priests hunting snakes

Two Idyllic Women and a cupid
Fantasy painting by Austrian born Hans Zatka, (1859-1945), depicting two idyllic ladies by a lake enticing a cupid. Date: 1905

THE SIRENS (BRIOT)
To help them seek their friend Persephone, the daughters of Achelous ask the gods for wings and tails ; they become sirens, enticing sailors to death with their singing

THE SIRENS
To help them seek their friend Persephone, the daughters of Achelous ask the gods for wings and tails ; they become sirens, enticing sailors to death with their singing

The Coffee Bearer, 1857 (oil on panel)
MAN443310 The Coffee Bearer, 1857 (oil on panel) by Lewis, John Frederick (1804-76); Manchester Art Gallery, UK; © Manchester Art Gallery

Prices Candles
An advertisement for Prices Candles depicting a group of flying angels enticing a young girl and her doll up to bed. Artist: Anon. Date: circa 1912

A dandy being courted by two masked women, from the series Le Bon Genre
CHT187106 A dandy being courted by two masked women, from the series Le Bon Genre (hand-coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

The Christmas Tree, c. 1916 (oil on canvas)
NUL396509 The Christmas Tree, c.1916 (oil on canvas) by Mosler, Henry (1841-1920); 61x52 cm; Private Collection; American, out of copyright

Gates of a Villa in Italy (watercolour on paper)
1217634 Gates of a Villa in Italy (watercolour on paper) by Sargent, John Singer (1856-1925); 35.4x49.5 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; eAshmolean Museum; American, out of copyright

Advertisement for Hygis beauty products for the skin, c. 1910 (colour litho)
PER465703 Advertisement for Hygis beauty products for the skin, c.1910 (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Creme Hygis, Poudre Hygis)

RC ENTICING NUNS 1851
How the Roman Catholics entice innocent girls into convents - letting them take the veil, and appropriating their money - an example of anti-Catholic feeling in Victorian England Date: 1851

Dance of Nautch Girls, pub. 1858. Creator: A. Soltykoff (1806?1859)
Dance of Nautch Girls, from Voyages in India, pub. by Smith, Elder & Co. 1858 (litho). In North India, Nautch is one of several styles of popular dance

Elderly Indian Snake Charmer - enticing a cobra to dance Date: circa 1900s

What D Ye Lack, Madam?, 1861, (c1915). Artist: John Pettie
What D Ye Lack, Madam?, 1861, (c1915). From International Art: Past and Present by Alfred Yockney. [Virtue & Company, London, c1915]

A Kabyles woman, Algeria, 1922. Artist: Crete
A Kabyles woman, Algeria, 1922. From Peoples of All Nations, Their Life Today and the Story of Their Past, volume I: Abyssinia to the British Empire

The Puseyite Moth and the Roman Candle, 1850. Edward Pusey (1800-1882) English theologian and leader of Oxford Movement, shown as an Anglican moth in danger of being singed by the flame of Roman

Yellowhammer (Emberiza citrinella)

Girl Wears Towel / Colour
A young blonde model dressed in white stilettos and a towel watches out of a window. She is possibly expecting a visitor with a gift to put under her Christmas tree

The card game, Pieter van den Berge, 1694-1737

Come back! Just one more time! What will the reply be? Date: circa 1905

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France, Paris, petit fours in patisserie display window

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France, Paris, desserts in patisserie display window

Bakery and patisserie on a French street
A bakery and patisserie on a French street. The window display is enticing, with various pastries on display, as well as a sticker advertising ice cream. Date: circa 1950s

Boy / Girl with Cherries
A boy and a girl with an enticing bowl of cherries

Brunette in Boat
Dimple-cheeked brunette model wearing a red & black outfit of strapless, terry towelling sun-top & shorts (or bathing costume) sips orangeade as she sits in a rowing boat

Pin-Up in Bathrobe 4 / 5
Brunette model, dressed in blue slingbacks & a bathrobe kneels on the bed & pauses from looking out of the window at the snow. Is she looking for Father Christmas?

Pin-Up in Bathrobe 2 / 5
Smiling brunette model, dressed in blue slingbacks & a bathrobe kneels on the bed next to a Christmas tree. Is she waiting for someone to come & fill her stocking?

Pin-Up in Bathrobe 5 / 5
Eager brunette model, in blue slingbacks & a bathrobe stands next to a Christmas tree while pausing from looking out of the window at the snow. Is she waiting for Father Christmas?

Pin-Up in Bathrobe 1 / 5
Smiling brunette model, dressed in blue slingbacks & a bathrobe kneels on the bed to look out of the window at the snow covered scenery. Is she waiting for someone?

Pin-Up in Bathrobe 3 / 5
Smiling brunette model, dressed in blue slingbacks & a bathrobe kneels on the bed next to a Christmas tree. Is she waiting for someone to come & fill her stocking?

HIBISCUS GIRL 1950S 1 / 4
Brunette model with a red hibiscus flower in her hair, a white shell necklace and a low cut red striped, strapless bathing costume, sips soft drink from a pop bottle

Blonde on Lilo / Woof
Pretty blonde bathing beauty, wearing white court shoes & a pale blue, halter-neck one- piece bathing costume, poses on an inflatable lilo on a sandy beach

White Bathing Costume
Fifties blonde wears a backless, white one-piece bathing costume while sitting on a sandy beach

Fishing for Frogs / China
Fishing for frogs in China using a small blaze in a metal basket to attact the creatures to the surface

Desserts & Savouries 20C
An enticing array of desserts and savouries

Advert page, illustrated books for children
Advertisements for illustrated books for children, including such enticing titles as Peas-Blossom, Honor Bright, and Robin and Linnet

RED SKIRT
She holds out her red full circle skirt. Each tier is composed of tiny pleats to add fullness. The V neck top in transparent chevron print ties on the shoulders

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"Captivating and Alluring: A Glimpse into the World Artwork" Step back in time to the enchanting era of 1950 with David Wright's Pin-up calendar girl, as she exudes timeless allure. In another masterpiece by Wright, a Nude figure gracefully embraces her vulnerability, leaving viewers captivated by her beauty. Meanwhile, a mischievous Boy Scrumping Apples reminds us of the innocent pleasures found in simple joys. Humpty and Dumpty, two adorable rabbits stumbling upon a cabbage, create an endearing scene that tugs at our heartstrings. Moving on to Two Idyllic Women and a cupid; their ethereal charm transports us to a realm where love reigns supreme. Briot's THE SIRENS beckon with their irresistible melodies, tempting even the strongest-willed individuals. The Coffee Bearer from 1857 mesmerizes us with its rich aroma and intricate details captured on panel. Prices Candles illuminate our imagination as we envision warm candlelight casting dancing shadows across a room filled with anticipation. Le Bon Genre series introduces us to a dandy being courted by two masked women - an enticing game of seduction unfolds before our eyes. The Christmas Tree painting from c. 1916 evokes nostalgia for festive celebrations filled with joy and wonder. Lastly, Gates of a Villa in Italy invites us into its picturesque landscape through delicate watercolors on paper – it whispers promises of hidden treasures waiting to be discovered within those walls. Each artwork holds its own unique power to entice and captivate our senses – transporting us beyond reality into realms where dreams come alive.