Reluctant Collection

Dog Begging Owner
Her dachshund is proposing a walk : she is reluctant to abandon her book just as its getting interesting, but she will probably yield

Hogarth before After
Before A reluctant lady and her seducer

Scene from Shakespeares Twelfth Night
A scene from Shakespeares comedy, Twelfth Night, in which Sir Toby Belch encourages the reluctant duellists, Sir Andrew Aguecheek and the page Cesario (Viola disguised)

Mr Bumble refusing Darby and Joan entry to the Workhouse together. Men and women were housed in separate wards
527877 Mr Bumble refusing Darby and Joan entry to the Workhouse together. Men and women were housed in separate wards and old couples were reluctant to spend their last days apart

The Departure of Elisabeth of France for Spain, after 1858. Creator: Eugene Isabey
The Departure of Elisabeth of France for Spain, after 1858. During his youth, this early Romantic artist joined Eugene Delacroix and Richard Parkes Bonington (1802-28)

Voyons madame, un peu de courage... 1858. Creator: Honore Daumier
Voyons madame, un peu de courage... 1858. Voyons madame, un peu de courage...Une reine ne doit pas trembler comme ca...rappelez-vous donc que vous etes une reine et que vous allez dire des vers du

Finns of the St. Petersburg province. (Ayramoiset and Savakot), 1862 Creator: Karlis Huns
Finns of the St. Petersburg province. (Ayramoiset and Savakot). 1862. Sheet 39 from the album "Description ethnographique des peuples de la Russie", volume 1

A Love Letter (Procuress), second half of 16th century. Artist: French Master
A Love Letter (Procuress), second half of 16th century. Found in the collection of the State A Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts, Moscow

Group Sketch
This sketch shows a mother holding her grown, reluctant daughter as they speak with a large gentleman wearing a top hat on the right. Date: circa 1901

The Timid Bather, 1872 (oil on panel)
MAN278074 The Timid Bather, 1872 (oil on panel) by Le Jeune, Henry (1820-1904); 30.6x25.4 cm; Manchester Art Gallery, UK

Two's Company, Three's None, c. 1892 (oil on panel)
MAN276863 Two's Company, Three's None, c.1892 (oil on panel) by Stone, Marcus (1840-1921); 31.1x51.6 cm; Manchester Art Gallery, UK; © Manchester Art Gallery

Transport in the Australian Interior, Camels and their Afghan Drivers (engraving)
1056741 Transport in the Australian Interior, Camels and their Afghan Drivers (engraving) by Durand, Godefroy (1832-1896); Private Collection; (add.info.: Transport in the Australian Interior)

No. 2: He Won't Be A Soldier, May 1, 1798. Creator: Heinrich Schutz
No. 2: He Won't Be A Soldier, May 1, 1798

Lucie Leon at the Piano, c. 1892 (oil on canvas)
CH401000 Lucie Leon at the Piano, c.1892 (oil on canvas) by Morisot, Berthe (1841-95); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lucie Leon au Piano; ); Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

Obesity: boy asking his fat father when he is going to make a balloon ascent (chromolitho)
5996012 Obesity: boy asking his fat father when he is going to make a balloon ascent (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Obesity)

Comic postcard, Man reluctant to milk a cow Date: 20th century

Against the grain, boy resisting going to school (engraving)
5227030 Against the grain, boy resisting going to school (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Against the grain, boy resisting going to school)

Bathing Horses in the Seine, 1910 (oil on canvas)
CH401242 Bathing Horses in the Seine, 1910 (oil on canvas) by Luce, Maximilien (1858-1941); 81x100.1 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: La Baignade des Chevaux; ); Photo eChristies Images; French

The Kiss (oil on panel)
615714 The Kiss (oil on panel) by Duverger, Theophile Emmanuel (1821-86); 36.8x46 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

Return to School (oil on panel)
CH466181 Return to School (oil on panel) by Geoffroy, Henri Jules Jean (1853-1924); 45x54.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: La Rentee a L Ecole; ); Photo eChristies Images; French

Farewell, 1855 (oil on canvas)
AKV406780 Farewell, 1855 (oil on canvas) by Spitzweg, Carl (1808-85); Schack Galerie, Munich, Germany; (add.info.: Der Abschied; ); eAckermann Kunstverlag; German, out of copyright

Jupiter and Callisto, 1613 (oil on canvas)
XIR190358 Jupiter and Callisto, 1613 (oil on canvas) by Rubens, Peter Paul (1577-1640); Staatliche Kunstsammlungen, Kassel

Sigurd said to himself that whatever befell, he must look on the face
IL370566 Sigurd said to himself that whatever befell, he must look on the face, illustration from The Book of Sagas by Alice S

At the Altar, 1870s (oil on canvas)
BAL167067 At the Altar, 1870s (oil on canvas) by Zhuravlev, Firs Sergeevich (1836-1901); 99x134 cm; Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow, Russia; Russian, out of copyright

Evening Consolation, pub. 1785 (hand coloured engraving)
2962527 Evening Consolation, pub. 1785 (hand coloured engraving) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Private Collection; (add.info)

Domino rose. Cover of Le Figaro Illustre, February 1896 (colour litho)
3098746 Domino rose. Cover of Le Figaro Illustre, February 1896 (colour litho) by Tenre, Charles Henry (1864-1926); Private Collection; (add.info.: Domino rose)

Le Moulin a Vent (colour litho)
3098468 Le Moulin a Vent (colour litho) by Rossi, Lucius (1846-1913); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le Moulin a Vent. Illustration from Le Figaro Illustre, February 1891.); © Look and Learn

John, King of England, 1870 (engraving)
2563384 John, King of England, 1870 (engraving) by Chappel, Alonzo (1828-87) (after); Free Library of Philadelphia; (add.info.: John (24 December 1166 - 19 October 1216), also known as John Lackland

King John signing Magna Carta, 1215 (engraving)
972352 King John signing Magna Carta, 1215 (engraving) by Chappel, Alonzo (1828-87) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: King John signing Magna Carta, 1215)

Elizabeth signs Marys death-warrant, illustration from Hutchinson
STC373633 Elizabeth signs Marys death-warrant, illustration from Hutchinsons Story of the British Nation, c.1923 (litho) by Schrader

The Devils Bridge, 1931 (oil on canvas)
BAL347486 The Devils Bridge, 1931 (oil on canvas) by Grekov, Mitrofan Borisovic (1882-1934); State Central Military Museum, Moscow, Russia; Russian, out of copyright

Back to school - then and now (colour litho)
2818336 Back to school - then and now (colour litho) by Meyer, Henri (1841-99) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Back to school - then and now. La rentree des classes. Autrefois. Aujourd hui)

Cover illustration for Jugend magazine, 1896 (colour litho)
6000170 Cover illustration for Jugend magazine, 1896 (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cover illustration for Jugend magazine, 1896)

Two policemen watching a couple having an affair (chromolitho)
5236003 Two policemen watching a couple having an affair (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Matrimonial office (colour litho)
5996059 Matrimonial office (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Matrimonial office. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

The Reluctant Mistress (oil on canvas)
989590 The Reluctant Mistress (oil on canvas) by Madrazo y Garreta, Raimundo de (1841-1920); 81.5x65.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Reluctant Mistress)

M Alfred Marche Dans L Afrique Occidentale (engraving)
2789313 M Alfred Marche Dans L Afrique Occidentale (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: M Alfred Marche Dans L Afrique Occidentale)

The Lesson, 1865 (oil on canvas)
Ma447048 The Lesson, 1865 (oil on canvas) by O Neil, Henry Nelson (1817-80); 24 x 18.75 inches cm; Private Collection; Photo eThe Ms Gallery, London; English, out of copyright

Francis II of France informing deputies of parliament that he has chosen his uncles, the Duke of Guise and Charles
969169 Francis II of France informing deputies of parliament that he has chosen his uncles, the Duke of Guise and Charles, Cardinal of Lorraine, to govern for him, 1559 (engraving) by French School

Is Jack ready for Sunday School? (colour photo)
3102599 Is Jack ready for Sunday School? (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Is Jack ready for Sunday School)

Moeurs Et Coutumes Annamites (engraving)
2789024 Moeurs Et Coutumes Annamites (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Moeurs Et Coutumes Annamites)

Marriage Proposal of the Windbag (engraving)
3648124 Marriage Proposal of the Windbag (engraving) by Chodowiecki, Daniel Nikolaus (1726-1801) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Marriage Proposal of the Windbag)

Marriage Proposal of the Antiquary (engraving)
3648121 Marriage Proposal of the Antiquary (engraving) by Chodowiecki, Daniel Nikolaus (1726-1801) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Marriage Proposal of the Antiquary)

No, no... definitely NO
Deborah Gugeri

The Abbess, from the Dance of Death, 1651. Creator: Wenceslaus Hollar
The Abbess, from the Dance of Death, 1651

The Monk, from the Dance of Death, 1651. Creator: Wenceslaus Hollar
The Monk, from the Dance of Death, 1651

Abbot, from the Dance of Death, 1651. Creator: Wenceslaus Hollar
Abbot, from the Dance of Death, 1651

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The child who wanted to play by himself: President Wilson drags a reluctant USA to join other countries in the Temple of Peace Date: 1919

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"Reluctant: A Collection of Unwilling Moments Captured in Art" Dog Begging Owner: With pleading eyes and a wagging tail, this reluctant pup tries to convince its owner for just one more treat. Hogarth Before After: In a series of contrasting images, witness the transformation of a reluctant individual as they succumb to societal pressures and expectations. Scene from Shakespeare's Twelfth Night: Love triangles and mistaken identities create an atmosphere of reluctance as characters navigate their tangled emotions in this classic play. Group Sketch: Amongst a sea of eager artists, one figure stands out - their hesitant strokes revealing their inner struggle with self-expression. The Timid Bather, 1872 (oil on panel): Delicate brushstrokes capture the vulnerability and hesitation of an individual stepping into unknown waters. Two's Company, Three's None, c. 1892 (oil on panel): A trio caught in an awkward moment where one person feels left out - showcasing the discomfort that can arise when dynamics shift unexpectedly. A Love Letter (Procuress), second half of 16th century: Through intricate details and hidden glances, we glimpse the hesitance and uncertainty that often accompanies matters of the heart. Transport in the Australian Interior, Camels and their Afghan Drivers (engraving): The stoic faces of Afghan drivers reveal both resilience and reluctance as they navigate harsh landscapes with their trusty camels by their side. No. 2: He Won't Be A Soldier, May 1, 1798: An artist captures the defiance in a young man's eyes as he resists societal pressure to join the military during turbulent times. Lucie Leon at the Piano, c. 1892 (oil on canvas): Fingers hovering over keys show Lucie Leon's apprehension before playing her masterpiece, a moment vulnerability. Obesity.