Applause Collection

Jockeys riding in horse race, spectators in background, side view

The Poor Washerwoman - Henri Clark - Music Sheet
The Poor Washerwoman - sung with typhoons of applause by Henri Clark - Music Sheet, written by Walter Hadtings and composed by W. T. Webb

Liverpool players salute their fans in the Anfield Road stand on a lap of honour after beating Arsenal 5-0 to win the first Division Championship in 1964

A man in a barrel crossing the Niagara Falls, illustration from Le Petit Journal
XIR346392 A man in a barrel crossing the Niagara Falls, illustration from Le Petit Journal, supplement illustre, 9th October 1910 (colour litho) by French School

The Claque in action, c. 1830-40 (litho)
CHT163311 The Claque in action, c.1830-40 (litho) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; eArchives Charmet; French, out of copyright

Unified Team Line-up Applause: Brighton & Hove Albion vs. Derby County during Sky Bet Championship Match (3 March 2015)
Line up applause during the Sky Bet Championship match between Brighton and Hove Albion and Derby County at the American Express Community Stadium, Brighton on 3rd March 2015

Illustration by Frederic Bouchot (1798-1860) in " Chanson illustree", ca
ICA4841460 Illustration by Frederic Bouchot (1798-1860) in " Chanson illustree", ca. 1840 - La mere michel aux italiens - Theatre; (add.info)

Messrs. Gibson and Bright at the Free-Trade Hall, Manchester, 1858. Creator: Unknown
Messrs. Gibson and Bright at the Free-Trade Hall, Manchester, 1858. A soiree for...the Right Hon. T. M. Gibson, M.P. for Ashton-under- Lyne, and Mr. John Bright, M.P

The Prince of Wales at Home: Reception at the Royal Italian Opera on Thursday night, 1876. Creator: C.R
The Prince of Wales at Home: Reception at the Royal Italian Opera on Thursday night, 1876. The future King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra attend a London stage production

The Emperor Meeting the Crimean Troops on the Place de la Bastille, Paris, 1856. Creator: Unknown
The Emperor Meeting the Crimean Troops on the Place de la Bastille, Paris, 1856....a triumphal arch was erected near the Porte St. Martin Theatre

Arrival of the French Crimean Troops at the Place de la Bastille, Paris, 1856. Creator: Unknown
Arrival of the French Crimean Troops at the Place de la Bastille, Paris, 1856. A triumphal arch...from the designs of M. Baltard...[was] inscribed "To the Glory of the Army." In

'L'Apotheose du Droit; M. Clemenceau a la tribune de la Chambre, le 11 novembre 1918... 1918. Creator: J Simont
'L'Apotheose du Droit; M. Clemenceau a la tribune de la Chambre, le 11 novembre 1918, a quatre heures de l'apres-midi, 1918

L'Alsace et la Lorraine retrouvees; les representants de l'Alsace et de la Lorraine font... 1919
L'Alsace et la Lorraine retrouvees; les representants de l'Alsace et de la Lorraine font leur entree a la Chambre Francaise, le 8 decembre 1919, 1919

Un victime de la politesse, 19th century. Creator: Honore Daumier
Un victime de la politesse, 19th century. Musical sketches - A victim of politeness

Portrait of Louis Armstrong, Carnegie Hall, New York, N.Y. ca. Feb. 1947. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Louis Armstrong, Carnegie Hall, New York, N.Y. ca. Feb. 1947

'Well Played"; A Sketch at a Ladies Cricket Match, 1890. Creator: Edward Frederick Brewtnall
'Well Played"; A Sketch at a Ladies Cricket Match, 1890. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 42. July to December, 1890

Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Phillip visit the Thorn Lighting Factory in Spennymoor - The Queen turns on the 60 millionth Pop Pack made at the factory 15th June 1995

Any peasant, kolkhozien or individual farmer.. 1934 (litho)
FIA5373495 Any peasant, kolkhozien or individual farmer.. 1934 (litho) by Russian School (20th century); Russian State Library, Moscow, Russia; (add.info.: Tout paysan)

Liverpool injured footballers Gerry Byrne and Gordon Milne parade the FA Cup trophy to the jubilant Anfield crowd before kick off in the European Cup Semi Final First Leg match against Inter Milan

Fans of Tim Henman support the English tennis player during his Fourth Round Match of the Mens Singles with Hollands Richard Krajicek at Wimbledon Centre Court

Yorkshire v Lancashire, County Championship at Bramall Lane, Sheffield. Lancashire captain David Lloyd leads his team out on the first day at Bramall Lane. The Match was drawn. 4th August 1973

Margaret Thatcher, British Conservative Prime Minister
Margaret Thatcher (Margaret Hilda Thatcher, Baroness Thatcher, nee Roberts, 1925-2013), who served as British Conservative Prime Minister from 1979 to 1990

Cartoon of composer Jacques Offenbach (print)
PCT4278444 Cartoon of composer Jacques Offenbach (print) by Grevin, Alfred (1827-92); (add.info.: Cartoon by composer Jacques Offenbach (1819-1880) by Alfred Grevin (1827-1892) - Orphenbach in Hell

Suffragettes meeting during an election campaign (colour litho)
5207908 Suffragettes meeting during an election campaign (colour litho) by Lelong, Rene (1871-1933); Private Collection; (add.info)

In spite of the very harsh climate, there is no shortage of Italian soldiers of the Murmansk contingent
2808783 In spite of the very harsh climate, there is no shortage of Italian soldiers of the Murmansk contingent... (colour litho) by Beltrame

Nelson Landing at Yarmouth, illustration from British Battles on Land and Sea, published by Cassell, London, c
IL323216 Nelson Landing at Yarmouth, illustration from British Battles on Land and Sea, published by Cassell, London, c.1910 (litho) by Roe

Jonathan Edwards Family Triple Jump World Athletics Championships Stade De France, St Denis, Paris, France 25 August 2003 Date: 25 August 2003

Jonathan Trott Walks Off To Applause 5th Ashes Test Match 5th Ashes Test Match, Npower Test Series 2009 The Brit Oval, London, England 22 August 2009 Date: 22 August 2009

Andrew Strauss Walks Off To Loud Applause After 75 Runs 5th Ashes Test Match 5th Ashes Test Match, Npower Test Series 2009 The Brit Oval, London, England 22 August 2009 Date: 22 August 2009

Stuart Broad Leaves The Field With A Huge Applause From The Crowd 4th Ashes Test Match 4th Ashes Test Match, Npower Test Series 2009 Headingley, Leeds, England 09 August 2009 Date: 09 August 2009

Royal Applause Ridden By Michael Hills 06 May 1996 Date: 06 May 1996

Royal Applause Wins Gimcrack Ridden By Walter Swinburn 18 August 1995 Date: 18 August 1995

Royal Applause Wins Coventry Ridden By Walter Swinburn 30 June 1995 Date: 30 June 1995

Ovation to Charles Garnier on leaving the Opera, during the inauguration, 1875 (engraving)
7211619 Ovation to Charles Garnier on leaving the Opera, during the inauguration, 1875 (engraving) by Lix, Frederic Theodore (1830-97); (add.info)

Illustration pour "Le Livre de la Marquise"de Franz Blei (Illustration for the Book of Marquise by Franz Blei)
FIA5370164 Illustration pour " Le Livre de la Marquise" de Franz Blei (Illustration for the Book of Marquise by Franz Blei) (une marquise souleve un rideau de scene de theatre)

Krishna Watches a Juggler, from a copy of the Seven Hundred Verses (Sat Sai) of Bihari, c. 1750/90

Ovation of an actor during a performance at the Theatre des Italians in Paris
LRI4730899 Ovation of an actor during a performance at the Theatre des Italians in Paris, 1843 (engraving) by Lami, Eugene-Louis (1800-90); Private Collection; (add.info)

Hernanis sublime, romantic dish - cartoon on Victor Hugos play "
LSE4076917 Hernanis sublime, romantic dish - cartoon on Victor Hugos play " Hernani" (" The Battle of Hernani" ), anonymous lithography, 19th century by Unknown Artist

Spectators at the races, 1890
LSE4087607 Spectators at the races, 1890 by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; (add.info.: Spectators at the races)

Dancer in a tavern. Painting by Manuel Rodriguez de Guzman (1818-1867), oil on canvas
LSE4317725 Dancer in a tavern. Painting by Manuel Rodriguez de Guzman (1818-1867), oil on canvas, 1854. Museum of Fine Arts in Seville, Spain

Drama sketch: "He was your lover Madame... "
JEB4854006 Drama sketch: " He was your lover Madame..." Engraving by Honore Daumier (1808-1879) in " Le Charivari". Palais Longchamp, Musee des Beaux Arts de Marseille

At the Graffard Meeting Hall (Reunion a la salle Graffard) (situee au 138
FIA5401980 At the Graffard Meeting Hall (Reunion a la salle Graffard) (situee au 138, boulevard de Menilmontant a Paris ) par Beraud, Jean (1849-1936), 1884 - Oil on canvas

The effects of music: spectators of a theatre expressing their joy with shouts
XEE4140006 The effects of music: spectators of a theatre expressing their joy with shouts, applause and flowering flowers. Anonymous illustration from 1925. Private collection

At the racecourse: the winner (chromolitho)
1093258 At the racecourse: the winner (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: At the racecourse: the winner)

Greek dancing during dinner
LLM454254 Greek dancing during dinner by Baixeras-Verdaguer, Dionisio (1862-1943); Private Collection; (add.info.: Greek dancing during dinner)

Artists from Londons variety theaters who got to go and play the fighters in the fields... (colour litho)
2815714 Artists from Londons variety theaters who got to go and play the fighters in the fields... (colour litho) by Beltrame

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"Applause echoes through the air as jockeys race by, their determination evident in every stride. In the background, spectators cheer and wave their hats, caught up in the thrilling atmosphere of the horse race. A side view reveals the intensity on their faces, a mix of excitement and anticipation. Meanwhile, Henri Clark's "The Poor Washerwoman" plays softly in the background, its haunting melody adding depth to this scene of jubilation. The claque is also in action during this time period, their orchestrated applause filling theaters with enthusiasm and appreciation for performers. But applause isn't limited to entertainment alone; it extends to incredible feats like a man crossing Niagara Falls in a barrel. As illustrated in Le Petit Journal, people gather at the edge of greatness to witness his daring act and erupt into thunderous applause when he emerges safely on the other side. Sportsmanship also evokes resounding applause - Liverpool players salute their fans from Anfield Road stand after an impressive victory or Brighton and Hove Albion v Derby County match where both teams receive ovation for their efforts on the field. In politics too, we see Richard J. Daley acknowledging cheers as he arrives at a convention floor amidst roaring applause from supporters who believe in his vision for change. Margaret Thatcher receives similar adulation during her tenure as British Conservative Prime Minister while Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Phillip are met with enthusiastic applause during their visit to Thorn Lighting Factory. Even injured footballers Gerry Byrne and Gordon Milne parade proudly with FA Cup trophy amidst deafening cheers from loyal fans who appreciate not just victories but resilience against all odds. Lastly, Tim Henman experiences unwavering support from English tennis enthusiasts during his Fourth Round Match – they applaud each point won or lost because they understand that true champions rise above defeat. "