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Proposal Collection

Background imageProposal Collection: Dropsy Courting Consumption, October 25, 1810. Creator: Thomas Rowlandson

Dropsy Courting Consumption, October 25, 1810. Creator: Thomas Rowlandson
Dropsy Courting Consumption, October 25, 1810

Background imageProposal Collection: Illustration for Wedding Proposals, 1780. Creator: Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki

Illustration for Wedding Proposals, 1780. Creator: Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki
Illustration for Wedding Proposals, 1780. Alternate Title: Heirathsantrage. An offer of marriage

Background imageProposal Collection: Christmas in Leap Year - by Florence Claxton, 1860. Creator: Gilks

Christmas in Leap Year - by Florence Claxton, 1860. Creator: Gilks
Christmas in Leap Year - by Florence Claxton, 1860. Humorous vignettes depicting a tradition, known as Bachelor's Day or Ladies Privilege

Background imageProposal Collection: Illustration for Wedding Proposals, 1780. Creator: Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki

Illustration for Wedding Proposals, 1780. Creator: Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki
Illustration for Wedding Proposals, 1780. Alternate Title: Heirathsantrage. An offer of marriage

Background imageProposal Collection: The Proposal, 1876. Creator: Alexander Fraser the Younger

The Proposal, 1876. Creator: Alexander Fraser the Younger
The Proposal, 1876

Background imageProposal Collection: The Procuress, after 1623. Creator: Unknown

The Procuress, after 1623. Creator: Unknown
The Procuress, after 1623

Background imageProposal Collection: Latinus Offering his Daughter Lavinia to Aeneas in Matrimony, 1753-1754

Latinus Offering his Daughter Lavinia to Aeneas in Matrimony, 1753-1754. Creator: Giovanni Battista Tiepolo
Latinus Offering his Daughter Lavinia to Aeneas in Matrimony, 1753-1754

Background imageProposal Collection: Portrait of Larry Clinton and Betty George, Copacabana(?), New York, N.Y. ca. Sept. 1947

Portrait of Larry Clinton and Betty George, Copacabana(?), New York, N.Y. ca. Sept. 1947

Background imageProposal Collection: 'A Story without Words -- A Proposal of Marriage, 1890. Creator: Unknown

'A Story without Words -- A Proposal of Marriage, 1890. Creator: Unknown
'A Story without Words -- A Proposal of Marriage, 1890. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 42. July to December, 1890

Background imageProposal Collection: Portrait of Larry Clinton and Betty George, Copacabana(?), New York, N.Y. ca. Sept. 1947

Portrait of Larry Clinton and Betty George, Copacabana(?), New York, N.Y. ca. Sept. 1947

Background imageProposal Collection: Esquisse pour la salle des mariages la mairie du 7ème arrondissement : La demande... 1876

Esquisse pour la salle des mariages la mairie du 7ème arrondissement : La demande... 1876. Creator: Emile Levy
Esquisse pour la salle des mariages la mairie du 7eme arrondissement : La demande. Le mariage. La famille. 1876. Proposal, Marriage, Family

Background imageProposal Collection: Esquisse pour la salle des mariages la mairie du 7ème arrondissement : La demande... 1876

Esquisse pour la salle des mariages la mairie du 7ème arrondissement : La demande... 1876. Creator: Emile Levy
Esquisse pour la salle des mariages la mairie du 7eme arrondissement : La demande. Le mariage. La famille. 1876. Proposal

Background imageProposal Collection: A Rejected Address, 1854 Creator: George Cruikshank

A Rejected Address, 1854 Creator: George Cruikshank
A Rejected Address, 1854 From "Cassells Illustrated Family Paper; London Weekly 31/12/1853 - 30/12/1854"

Background imageProposal Collection: 'Pictures of the Year - V. 'Accepted', after J Haynes-Williams, 1891. Creator: Unknown

'Pictures of the Year - V. "Accepted", after J Haynes-Williams, 1891. Creator: Unknown
'Pictures of the Year - V. "Accepted", after J Haynes-Williams, 1891. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 44. July to December, 1891

Background imageProposal Collection: Theatrical performance at Dongan Hall, 1921 May 27. Creator: Arnold Genthe

Theatrical performance at Dongan Hall, 1921 May 27. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Theatrical performance at Dongan Hall, 1921 May 27

Background imageProposal Collection: Theatrical performance at Dongan Hall, 1921 May 27. Creator: Arnold Genthe

Theatrical performance at Dongan Hall, 1921 May 27. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Theatrical performance at Dongan Hall, 1921 May 27

Background imageProposal Collection: The marriage proposal, 1839. Creator: Jean Alphonse Roehn

The marriage proposal, 1839. Creator: Jean Alphonse Roehn
The marriage proposal, 1839

Background imageProposal Collection: The Proposition, plate six from A Life, 1884. Creator: Max Klinger

The Proposition, plate six from A Life, 1884. Creator: Max Klinger
The Proposition, plate six from A Life, 1884

Background imageProposal Collection: The Proposition, from A Life, 1884. Creator: Max Klinger

The Proposition, from A Life, 1884. Creator: Max Klinger
The Proposition, from A Life, 1884

Background imageProposal Collection: Marie Louise... Imperatrice des Francais, c1810, (1921). ADD info from plate 74 Creator

Marie Louise... Imperatrice des Francais, c1810, (1921). ADD info from plate 74 Creator
Marie Louise Archiduchesse d Autriche Imperatrice des Francais, c1810, (1921). Portrait of Marie Louise, Duchess of Parma (1791-1847), Archduchess of Austria, Empress of the French

Background imageProposal Collection: Powder Box, c. 1936. Creator: Thomas Holloway

Powder Box, c. 1936. Creator: Thomas Holloway
Powder Box, c. 1936

Background imageProposal Collection: Taking Advantage of Leap Year, 1860 / 1901. Creator: Anthony & Company

Taking Advantage of Leap Year, 1860 / 1901. Creator: Anthony & Company
Taking Advantage of Leap Year, 1860/1901. [Women were traditionally allowed to propose marriage every 4 years when February contained 29 days instead of 28]. Albumen print, stereocard, no

Background imageProposal Collection: The Rose, 1788. Creator: Philibert Louis Debucourt

The Rose, 1788. Creator: Philibert Louis Debucourt
The Rose, 1788

Background imageProposal Collection: The Ill-Assorted Couple, ca. 1495. Creator: Albrecht Durer

The Ill-Assorted Couple, ca. 1495. Creator: Albrecht Durer
The Ill-Assorted Couple, ca. 1495

Background imageProposal Collection: Leap Year, April 20, 1790. Creator: T. Smith

Leap Year, April 20, 1790. Creator: T. Smith
Leap Year, April 20, 1790

Background imageProposal Collection: Man Proposing to a Woman whose Face is Hidden by Hair, ca. 1830-65

Man Proposing to a Woman whose Face is Hidden by Hair, ca. 1830-65

Background imageProposal Collection: Proposal for Astor House (Park Hotel), New York (perspective), ca. 1830-34

Proposal for Astor House (Park Hotel), New York (perspective), ca. 1830-34. Astor House was the first luxury hotel in New York City

Background imageProposal Collection: The Proposal, 1872. Creator: William-Adolphe Bouguereau

The Proposal, 1872. Creator: William-Adolphe Bouguereau
The Proposal, 1872

Background imageProposal Collection: The first interview of Edgar and Elfrida, 1773. Creator: Rennoldson

The first interview of Edgar and Elfrida, 1773. Creator: Rennoldson
The first interview of Edgar and Elfrida, 1773. Elfrida or Aelfthryth, (c945-1001), third wife, but only queen, of King Edgar, married in 964 and first Queen of England

Background imageProposal Collection: Der Antrag, mid-late 19th century, (c1924). Creator: Carl Spitzweg

Der Antrag, mid-late 19th century, (c1924). Creator: Carl Spitzweg
Der Antrag, mid-late 19th century, (c1924). Soldier proposing to young woman. From " Die gute alte Zeit: Zeichnungen von Karl Spitzweg", (The Good Old Days: drawings by Karl Spitzweg)

Background imageProposal Collection: Design for the new Royal Exchange, 1839. Artist

Design for the new Royal Exchange, 1839. Artist
Design for the new Royal Exchange, 1839. Design for the interior courtyard of the new Royal Exchange by JB Bunning, following the destruction of the previous building by fire in 1838

Background imageProposal Collection: Plan of a proposal to construct a dock on the site of St Katharines Hospital, London, c1825

Plan of a proposal to construct a dock on the site of St Katharines Hospital, London, c1825. St Katharines Dock opened in October 1828

Background imageProposal Collection: Elevation of proposed houses in Victoria Street, Westminster, London, c1845. Artist

Elevation of proposed houses in Victoria Street, Westminster, London, c1845. Artist
Elevation of proposed houses in Victoria Street, Westminster, London, c1845

Background imageProposal Collection: Trafalgar Square, Westminster, London, 1828. Artist: John Nash

Trafalgar Square, Westminster, London, 1828. Artist: John Nash
Trafalgar Square, Westminster, London, 1828. View showing the design for a building to house the Royal Academy of Arts with Kings Mews in the distance

Background imageProposal Collection: Design for a new footbridge at the crossing Ludgate Hill and Fleet Street, City of London, 1862

Design for a new footbridge at the crossing Ludgate Hill and Fleet Street, City of London, 1862. Street scene showing a congestion of foot

Background imageProposal Collection: Proposed scheme for redecorating the Painted Chamber, Old Palace of Westminster, London, c1817(?)

Proposed scheme for redecorating the Painted Chamber, Old Palace of Westminster, London, c1817(?). Possibly the west view, showing tile pavement discovered in 1817 beneath the boarded floor

Background imageProposal Collection: Design for a triumphal arch at Hyde Park in commemoration of the victory at Waterloo in 1815

Design for a triumphal arch at Hyde Park in commemoration of the victory at Waterloo in 1815, 1826

Background imageProposal Collection: Suggestions for alterations to the buildings adjoining Westminster Hall, London, c1825

Suggestions for alterations to the buildings adjoining Westminster Hall, London, c1825
Suggestions for an alteration of the exterior of the buildings adjoining Westminster Hall, London, c1825

Background imageProposal Collection: The Proposed Gravesend Railroad, 1835. Artist: Charles Joseph Hullmandel

The Proposed Gravesend Railroad, 1835. Artist: Charles Joseph Hullmandel
The Proposed Gravesend Railroad, 1835. The proposed Greenwich and Gravesend rail road, as it would appear in Greenwich Park from the Observatory

Background imageProposal Collection: Proposed development off Harrow Road, Paddington, London, 1847. Artist: GL Lee

Proposed development off Harrow Road, Paddington, London, 1847. Artist: GL Lee
Proposed development off Harrow Road, Paddington, London, 1847. View of a terrace, crescent and street, intended to be erected on the south side of Harrow Road, adjoining the Westborne nursery

Background imageProposal Collection: Proposed design for Forest Hill Station, Lewisham, London, 1851. Artist

Proposed design for Forest Hill Station, Lewisham, London, 1851. Artist
Proposed design for Forest Hill Station, Lewisham, London, 1851. Architects perspective design for the station, on the London and Brighton Railway. The station was never built to this design

Background imageProposal Collection: View of an improvement scheme for the area around Charing Cross, Westminster, London, c1860

View of an improvement scheme for the area around Charing Cross, Westminster, London, c1860

Background imageProposal Collection: Greenwich Park, Greenwich, London, 1835. Artist: Chapman & Co

Greenwich Park, Greenwich, London, 1835. Artist: Chapman & Co
Greenwich Park, Greenwich, London, 1835. The proposed Greenwich and Gravesend railroad crossing Greenwich Park, viewed from the Observatory. This scheme was never realised

Background imageProposal Collection: Inigo Joness intended Whitehall Palace, London, 1749. Artist: DM Muller

Inigo Joness intended Whitehall Palace, London, 1749. Artist: DM Muller
Inigo Joness intended Whitehall Palace, London, 1749. View showing the palace, designed in 1638, as it would have appeared from St Jamess Park

Background imageProposal Collection: Cheyne Walk, Chelsea, London, c1846. Artist

Cheyne Walk, Chelsea, London, c1846. Artist
Cheyne Walk, Chelsea, London, c1846. Design for the improvement of Cheyne Walk, Chelsea, from Oakley Street to Battersea Bridge

Background imageProposal Collection: Map of Greater London showing the Metropolitan Railways and improvements in 1866

Map of Greater London showing the Metropolitan Railways and improvements in 1866. With a table inset listing the proposed lines

Background imageProposal Collection: Temple Gardens, City of London, c1840. Artist

Temple Gardens, City of London, c1840. Artist
Temple Gardens, City of London, c1840. Proposal for a covered riverside promenade in the Temple Gardens which would leave the gardens open to the Thames

Background imageProposal Collection: Proposed London Bridge, London, 1802. Artist

Proposed London Bridge, London, 1802. Artist
Proposed London Bridge, London, 1802. View of the proposed improvements to the Port of London showing George Dances proposed double bridge as a replacement to the old London Bridge



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