Infatuation Collection

Merchant and His Partner Conversing (verso)... c1580. Creator: Unknown
Merchant and His Partner Conversing (verso), Folio from a Tutinama (image 1 of 2), c1580

Antiochus tries to hide the love for his mother Stratonice, 1775. Creator: Jean Grandjean
Antiochus tries to hide the love for his mother Stratonice, 1775

Oriental prince in adoration pose, c1900. Creator: Franz Bauer
Oriental prince in adoration pose, c1900

Pygmalion and Galatea, 1797 (oil on canvas)
MAN277434 Pygmalion and Galatea, 1797 (oil on canvas) by Gauffier, Louis (1761-1801); 67.5x51.2 cm; Manchester Art Gallery, UK; (add.info.: see 6041274 for study); © Manchester Art Gallery

Man talking to a masked woman in bed, 1905 (litho)
5208542 Man talking to a masked woman in bed, 1905 (litho) by Reznicek, Ferdinand von (1868-1909); Private Collection; (add.info.: Man talking to a masked woman in bed, 1905)

English grocer entering a dining room and surprising his family, 19th century. Mr. John Jorrocks enters to find Mrs Jorrocks in red and gold turban

English gentleman courting a young lady in a restaurant in an inn, 19th century
6337330 English gentleman courting a young lady in a restaurant in an inn, 19th century by Leech, John (1817-64) (after); (add.info)

Proserpine, 1880 (coloured chalks on paper)
PNH468065 Proserpine, 1880 (coloured chalks on paper) by Rossetti, Dante Gabriel Charles (1828-82); 119.5x56 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

The Earl of Surrey Beholding the Fayre Geraldine in the Mirror
658821 The Earl of Surrey Beholding the Fayre Geraldine in the Mirror, 1853 (watercolour heightened with white) by Corbould

Cephalus and Aurora, 1764 (oil on canvas)
PWI82872 Cephalus and Aurora, 1764 (oil on canvas) by Boucher, Francois (1703-70); 142x117.5 cm; Louvre, Paris, France; ePeter Willi; French, out of copyright

Calypso Takes Pity on Ulysses, 1926. Artist: Henry Justice Ford
Calypso Takes Pity on Ulysses, 1926. Calypso, a sea-nymph, falls in love with Ulysses (Odysseus) and compels him to stay with her for seven years until persuaded by Zeus to release him

Narcissus seeing his reflection in a Fountain becomes enamourd of himself, 1775. Artist: W Walker
Narcissus seeing his reflection in a Fountain becomes enamourd of himself, 1775. A plate from The Copper-Plate Magazine or A Monthly Treasure, London, 1775

Vintage outdoor portrait of couple

Portrait of couple dancing under full moon

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Lovesick teenage couple sitting in carnival ride, 1950s-60s

Man and woman embracing by moonlight

Teenage couple sharing soda at malt shop

Young couple in formal wear dancing

Couple kissing on amusement park ride

Portrait of a couple dancing outdoors

Couple with forehead against each other

Portrait of a young couple

Concert craze in Germany
A violinist is mobbed by his fans as he takes a bow following a performance

Wilde / Nightingale / Passes
She will pass me by.... - the young student watches his beloved pass by

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"Captivated by Illusions: Exploring the Depths of Infatuation" In Pygmalion and Galatea, 1797 (oil on canvas), we witness the power as a sculptor falls hopelessly in love with his own creation. The lines between reality and fantasy blur, leaving us questioning the nature of desire. A man talking to a masked woman in bed, 1905 (litho), portrays an enigmatic encounter fueled by infatuation's intoxicating allure. Behind masks, they hide their true selves, surrendering to passion while shrouded in mystery. An English grocer entering a dining room and surprising all captures the essence of unexpected infatuation. In this moment frozen in time, hearts skip beats as connections form amidst ordinary circumstances. The image of an English gentleman courting a young lady in a restaurant at an inn during the 19th century evokes notions of courtly love and fleeting infatuations that ignite within elegant settings. Romance blossoms over candlelit dinners and stolen glances. Proserpine, 1880 (coloured chalks on paper), depicts the mythological tale where Hades' obsession leads him to abduct Persephone into his underworld realm. This haunting portrayal reminds us that even gods can be consumed by overwhelming desires. "The Earl of Surrey Beholding the Fayre Geraldine in the Mirror" reflects unrequited longing as one gazes upon their beloved through reflective surfaces. Infatuation takes hold when admiration turns into an insatiable yearning for reciprocation. Cephalus and Aurora, 1764 (oil on canvas), showcases how dawn's beauty captivates Cephalus' heart despite being married to another. The irresistible pull towards someone new becomes entangled with moral dilemmas and forbidden passions. In "Calypso Takes Pity on Ulysses, " 1926 (Artist.