Lovesick Collection

Todi Ragini, Second Wife of Hindol Raga, Folio from a Ragamala (Garland of Melodies), c1750. Creator: Unknown
Todi Ragini, Second Wife of Hindol Raga, Folio from a Ragamala (Garland of Melodies), c1750

A Glass of Lemonade, c1664. Creator: Gerard Terborch II
A Glass of Lemonade, c1664. An attentive young man tenderly mixes a "restorative" glass of lemonade for the young woman

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

A Young Girl in Jutland Writing her Beloved's Name on a Misty Window, 1852. Creator: Christen Dalsgaard
A Young Girl in Jutland Writing her Beloved's Name on a Misty Window, 1852

"How Lisa Loved The King"; "Lisa, the only child of a rich merchant of Palermo, 1890. Creator: Unknown
'How Lisa Loved The King"; "Lisa, the only child of a rich merchant of Palermo, having fallen ill through love of King Pietro of Sicily, asks his favourite musician

Télémaque ravagé par l'amour, 1842. Creator: Honore Daumier
Telemaque ravage par l'amour, 1842. Telemachus ravaged by love. En depuit de Mentor qui le grognait sans cesse / Il butinait chaque matin / Les plus brillantes fleurs pour sa tendre maitresse

Lady with a Hawk, Pahari Style, Punjab Hills, c. 1750 (paint on paper)
BAL106924 Lady with a Hawk, Pahari Style, Punjab Hills, c.1750 (paint on paper) by Guler School (18th Century); 20.6x11 cm; Victoria & Albert Museum, London, UK

Farewell Fair Lily, illustration from Idylls of the King by Alfred Tennyson (1809-92), published by Hodder & Stoughton
IL274113 Farewell Fair Lily, illustration from Idylls of the King by Alfred Tennyson (1809-92), published by Hodder & Stoughton, 1910 (colour litho) by Fortescue-Brickdale

Coles Phillips Girl, Illusion (colour litho)
5996374 Coles Phillips Girl, Illusion (colour litho) by Coles Phillips, C. (1880-1927); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illusion)

Krishna comes to the lovesick Radha, c. 1700 (opaque w / c & gold on paper)
3505445 Krishna comes to the lovesick Radha, c.1700 (opaque w/c & gold on paper) by Indian School, (18th century); 32x25.4 cm; San Diego Museum of Art

The Majors Daughter, 1862 (wood engraving)
5672883 The Majors Daughter, 1862 (wood engraving) by Whistler, James Abbott McNeill (1834-1903); Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Viendra-t-il? (Will he Come?). Cover of Le Figaro Illustre, December 1897 (colour litho)
3098858 Viendra-t-il? (Will he Come?). Cover of Le Figaro Illustre, December 1897 (colour litho) by Flameng, Francois (1856-1923) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Viendra-t-il? (Will he Come)

Cupid consoling a woman by showing her a portrait of her love (colour litho)
6031992 Cupid consoling a woman by showing her a portrait of her love (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Thinking of you: lovesick man embracing a shop dummy (colour litho)
5996090 Thinking of you: lovesick man embracing a shop dummy (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Thinking of you: lovesick man embracing a shop dummy)

Isolde the Fair attempts to kill herself, from The Story of Tristan and Isolde
BRA76577 Isolde the Fair attempts to kill herself, from The Story of Tristan and Isolde, William Morris & Co. (stained glass) by Burne-Jones

The Savoyard Girl, 1749 (oil on canvas)
HEH416456 The Savoyard Girl, 1749 (oil on canvas) by Hogarth, William (1697-1764); 41.9x33 cm; Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens, San Marino, CA

Near Woodstock Town, song illustration from Pan-Pipes
DGC452050 Near Woodstock Town, song illustration from Pan-Pipes, A Book of Old Songs, Newly Arranged and with Accompaniments by Theo

Laus Veneris, c. 1873-75 (oil on canvas)
TW426910 Laus Veneris, c.1873-75 (oil on canvas) by Burne-Jones, Edward Coley (1833-98); 122.5x183.3 cm; Laing Art Gallery, Newcastle-upon-Tyne

Lovesick man in the woods (colour litho)
6032003 Lovesick man in the woods (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lovesick man in the woods.); Look and Learn / Valerie Jackson Harris Collection

The Madness of Sir Tristan, from The Story of Tristan and Isolde
BRA76578 The Madness of Sir Tristan, from The Story of Tristan and Isolde, William Morris & Co. (stained glass) by Burne-Jones, Edward Coley (1833-98); 68x60.5 cm; Bradford Art Galleries and Museums

Chagrin D Amour, early C19th (engraving)
740549 Chagrin D Amour, early C19th (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; French, out of copyright

Antiochus and Stratonice, c. 1470 (tempera on panel)
HEH416361 Antiochus and Stratonice, c.1470 (tempera on panel) by Ciampanti, Michele (fl.1463-d.1521); 43.2x109.2 cm; Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens, San Marino, CA

Love Offerings (oil on canvas)
CH402085 Love Offerings (oil on canvas) by Harlamoff, Alexei Alexevich (1842-1922); 54.6x40.4 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Russian, out of copyright

Indiscreet (colour litho)
977957 Indiscreet (colour litho) by German School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Indiscreet.); © Look and Learn

The Lovesick Maiden, ca. 1660. Creator: Jan Steen
The Lovesick Maiden, ca. 1660

Brunnhilde kisses the ring that Siegfried has left with her, 1924. Illustration from Siegfried and the Twilight of the Gods

Tell Me Daisy Does He Love Me?. Artist: American Stereoscopic Company
Tell Me Daisy Does He Love Me?. Stereoscopic card detail

The Garden of Pere Lathuille, 1879 (1938). Artist: Edouard Manet
The Garden of Pere Lathuille, 1879 (1938). Found in the collection of the Musee des Beaux-Arts, Tournai, Belgium. Plate taken from Manet, by Robert Rey, published by William Heinemann Ltd (1938)

Antiochus and Stratonice, 17th or early 18th century. Artist: Luca Giordano
Antiochus and Stratonice, 17th or early 18th century. Antiochus I Soter (d261 BC) was a king of the Hellenistic Seleucid Empire

Antiochus and Stratonike, 18th century. Artist: Gaspare Diziani
Antiochus and Stratonike, 18th century. Antiochus I Soter (d261 BC) was a king of the Hellenistic Seleucid Empire. He married his stepmother, Stratonice, after his father, Seleucus I Nicator

In Love, French Postcard, c1900. Private collection

The Lovesick Maiden, c1660. Artist: Jan Steen
The Lovesick Maiden, c1660. From the collection of the The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Antiochus and Stratonice, 18th century. Artist: Francesco Fontebasso
Antiochus and Stratonice, 18th century. Antiochus I Soter (d261 BC) was a king of the Hellenistic Seleucid Empire. He married his stepmother, Stratonice, after his father, Seleucus I Nicator

British soldier dreaming of his country sweetheart at home, World War I, 1914-1918. Sentimental postcard

The Gardener offers flowers to his mistress (oil on panel)
XIR352329 The Gardener offers flowers to his mistress (oil on panel) by Le Nain, Mathieu (1607-77); 92 x 121 cm; Wallraf-Richartz Museum, Cologne, Germany; French, out of copyright

The Seven Ages of Man, Third Age, Act II, Scene VII, from As You Like It
KW323342 The Seven Ages of Man, Third Age, Act II, Scene VII, from As You Like It, from The Boydell Shakespeare Gallery, published late 19th century (litho) by Smirke

Scenes from Tebaldeos Eclogues, c. 1505 (oil on wood)
XCF285196 Scenes from Tebaldeos Eclogues, c.1505 (oil on wood) by Previtali, Andrea (c.1470-1528); 45.2x19.9 cm; National Gallery, London

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"Lovesick: A Melancholic Journey Through Art and Literature" This captivating collection of artworks takes us on a poignant journey through the depths of lovesickness, exploring the universal theme of unrequited love and longing. In "Lady with a Hawk, Pahari Style, Punjab Hills, " we witness a woman lost in her thoughts, perhaps pining for an unattainable love. The delicate brushstrokes and vibrant colors transport us to 18th-century India. "Farewell Fair Lily" from Idylls of the King captures the heart-wrenching moment when two lovers bid each other goodbye. The exquisite lithograph by Alfred Tennyson evokes both sorrow and hope as they part ways. The Coles Phillips Girls series portrays different facets of lovesickness; from illusionary infatuation to yearning for a sailor's return or even finding solace in dreams woven by the Sand Man. These colorful lithographs beautifully depict various stages of being lovestruck. "Krishna comes to the lovesick Radha" transports us back to ancient times where divine intervention consoles those consumed by love's torment. This enchanting painting showcases Krishna's arrival offering solace to Radha's lovelorn soul. "The Major's Daughter, " captured in an intricate wood engraving, tells a tale of forbidden love during tumultuous times. It reminds us that societal boundaries can intensify one’s lovesickness but also ignite resilience and determination. The cover art "Viendra-t-il? (Will he Come?)" from Le Figaro Illustre depicts anticipation and uncertainty surrounding awaited affection—a sentiment familiar across generations—rendered vividly through striking lithography. "Cupid consoling a woman by showing her a portrait of her love" reveals how art itself becomes medicine for heartsick souls seeking comfort amidst despair. This tender scene encapsulates Cupid’s timeless role as healer in matters of passion.