Cheerful Collection (page 5)

The return of the sailor, reuniting with his family on the threshold of his cottage
MMM5460193 The return of the sailor, reuniting with his family on the threshold of his cottage. Oil on canvas, 18th century, by Thomas Stothard (1755-1834)

A recreation ground with a slide in a London setting
5310193 A recreation ground with a slide in a London setting; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a recreation ground with a slide in a London setting, as a group of young girls play on a swing)

A young couple. Engraving 1866
JAB4121485 A young couple. Engraving 1866; (add.info.: A young couple. Engraving 1866); Photo ©Jaime Abecasis.

Illustration by Luigi Morgari for the "Boheme" by Giacomo Puccini - Civica Raccolta Bertarelli, Milan
XEE5027259 Illustration by Luigi Morgari for the "Boheme" by Giacomo Puccini - Civica Raccolta Bertarelli, Milan; (add.info)

His Majesty Kalakaua, King of the Sandwich Islands, 1870s
NWI4951519 His Majesty Kalakaua, King of the Sandwich Islands, 1870s.; (add.info.: His Majesty Kalakaua, King of the Sandwich Islands, 1870s.); Photo © North Wind Pictures.

La Caricature (1830) politique, Satirique en N & B, 1830_12_23: Archeveche, 29 July - Anticlericalism
ICA4930068 La Caricature (1830) politique, Satirique en N & B, 1830_12_23: Archeveche, 29 July - Anticlericalism, Religion - Cures, Eveques

The land of Cocagne, 19th century (Epinal print)
ELD4836636 The land of Cocagne, 19th century (Epinal print); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mythical land of plenty, an imaginary place of extreme luxury and ease where physical comforts)

A traditionnal festival in the streets of a japanese city Engraving from Charles Delon, 1905 Private collection
ELD4842148 A traditionnal festival in the streets of a japanese city Engraving from Charles Delon, 1905 Private collection; (add.info)

France, Brittany: a family dances feet in the water, circa 1900
LUX4807227 France, Brittany: a family dances feet in the water, circa 1900; (add.info.: France, Brittany: a family dances feet in the water, circa 1900); Photo © Lux-in-Fine.

Women running along the beach at Tower Bridge, 1947 (photo)
7340361 Women running along the beach at Tower Bridge, 1947 (photo); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: PA Reuter Photos Ltd Six women running along the beach at Tower Bridge)

Families of Swedish immigrants crossing Boston, Massachusetts, en route to the Midwest, circa 1850
NWI4891061 Families of Swedish immigrants crossing Boston, Massachusetts, en route to the Midwest, circa 1850. Colour engraving

Celebration of the centenary of the American National Feast on July 4, in front of the Independence Hall
NWI4880316 Celebration of the centenary of the American National Feast on July 4, in front of the Independence Hall (or Pennsylvania State House) in Philadelphia, 1876

Description of the land of Cocagne, 19th century (Epinal print)
ELD4836082 Description of the land of Cocagne, 19th century (Epinal print); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mythical land of plenty)

Description of the land of Cocagne, 19th century (Epinal print)
ELD4836080 Description of the land of Cocagne, 19th century (Epinal print); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mythical land of plenty)

French Revolution (1789-1799): the celebration of victory by the people at the Palais Royal in Paris
NWI4835655 French Revolution (1789-1799): the celebration of victory by the people at the Palais Royal in Paris. Coloured water

Franco-Canadian settlers having fun and dancing in Quebec, Canada. 19th century engraving
NWI4867260 Franco-Canadian settlers having fun and dancing in Quebec, Canada. 19th century engraving.; (add.info.: Franco-Canadian settlers having fun and dancing in Quebec, Canada)

Cover of " The Laughter", Satirical in Colors, 1908_10_24: The famous worms - Literature, Love, Fashion
ICA4862639 Cover of " The Laughter", Satirical in Colors, 1908_10_24: The famous worms - Literature, Love, Fashion, Men's Fashion

Rustics laughing as they share a bootle of liquor. Copperplate engraving after a satirical illustration by Timothy
FLO4717820 Rustics laughing as they share a bootle of liquor. Copperplate engraving after a satirical illustration by Timothy Bobbin (John Collier) from Human Passions Delineated, John Haywood

Two ugly rustic drunks enjoying a jar of moonshine or cheap gin. Copperplate engraving by Thomas Sanders after a
FLO4717802 Two ugly rustic drunks enjoying a jar of moonshine or cheap gin. Copperplate engraving by Thomas Sanders after a satirical illustration by Timothy Bobbin (John Collier) (1708-1786)

France: photograph of a group of students fetching their promotion, 1920
LUX4724721 France: photograph of a group of students fetching their promotion, 1920; (add.info.: France: photograph of a group of students fetching their promotion, 1920); Photo © Lux-in-Fine.

First World War: France, Postcard showing a couple of lovers declaring their love during a leave, 1917
LUX4736753 First World War: France, Postcard showing a couple of lovers declaring their love during a leave, 1917, a kiss is very little and yet we have; (add.info)

First World War: France, Postcard showing a couple of lovers declaring their love during a permission, 1917
LUX4736732 First World War: France, Postcard showing a couple of lovers declaring their love during a permission, 1917, we can love each other without saying it but a look can translate everything;

Crowds cheer on a horse-drawn sledge during celebrations in Paris, 1850
3331092 Crowds cheer on a horse-drawn sledge during celebrations in Paris, 1850; (add.info.: Crowds cheer on a horse-drawn sledge during celebrations in Paris)

Ancient mythology: Comus (Komos), god of joy and good dear, Themis, goddess of justice, law and equity
FLO4680079 Ancient mythology: Comus (Komos), god of joy and good dear, Themis, goddess of justice, law and equity, and Momus (Momos), deity of mockery

Title page with vignettes of high and low life in London, from the Corinthian Capital to the Basement
FLO4661914 Title page with vignettes of high and low life in London, from the Corinthian Capital to the Basement, with three dandies drinking wine in the centre

The Virgin seated on a throne, surrounded by festive angels. Illustration of Canto XXXI in Paradiso of The Divine
3561262 The Virgin seated on a throne, surrounded by festive angels. Illustration of Canto XXXI in Paradiso of The Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri

Capital letters Plate in "Picturesque alphabet or New informative and picturesque alphabet", 1892 (engraving)
DUV4220417 Capital letters Plate in "Picturesque alphabet or New informative and picturesque alphabet", 1892 (engraving); 27x17.5 cm; (add.info)

Letter I and J: Insolent and Merry. Engraving in " Usual Alphabet"
DUV4207416 Letter I and J: Insolent and Merry. Engraving in " Usual Alphabet". Illustrations on the theme of quality and defect in children. A. Quinn, printer-publisher, 1885

Stadium
Jukyong Park

Stadium
Jukyong Park

Stadium
Jukyong Park

Stadium
Jukyong Park

Stadium
Jukyong Park

Their cup of happiness is full (colour litho)
8629525 Their cup of happiness is full (colour litho) by Ralph, Lester (1876 or 1877-1927); Private Collection; (add.info.: Their cup of happiness is full. Loose small print.); © Look and Learn.

"For who's so bold and fierce as I?" (colour litho)
8632371 "For who's so bold and fierce as I?" (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: "For who's so bold and fierce as I)

Winter (colour litho)
8632364 Winter (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Winter. Illustration for Furious Fun (Blandford Publications Ltd, London, 1949)

The Lion and the Unicorn (colour litho)
8632369 The Lion and the Unicorn (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Lion and the Unicorn)

In tow, man in the street with two young girls (engraving)
8631298 In tow, man in the street with two young girls (engraving) by Rainey, William (1852-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: In tow, man embraced in the street by two young girls)

Now laugh everybody! (b/w photo)
8655856 Now laugh everybody! (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: "Now laugh everybody!" Laughing baby in a white gown)

This is jolly (coloured photo)
8655934 This is jolly (coloured photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: This is jolly. Boy in a bathtub. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn.

African American wedding (colour litho)
8677453 African American wedding (colour litho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: African American wedding.); Look and Learn / Barbara Loe Collection.

In time of peace (engraving)
8672563 In time of peace (engraving) by Bundy, Edgar (1862-1922) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: In time of peace. After the English Civil War, a woman with a baby)

Pig examining a cow pat (chromolitho)
8672143 Pig examining a cow pat (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pig examining a cow pat)

The Triumph of Art (engraving)
8672756 The Triumph of Art (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Triumph of Art)

Saving for the war effort, World War II (b/w photo)
8672696 Saving for the war effort, World War II (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Saving for the war effort, World War II)

Happy as a King (colour litho)
8627007 Happy as a King (colour litho) by Collins, William (1788-1847); Private Collection; (add.info.: Happy as a King. Illustration for The People's Magazine)

I'm engaged! (colour litho)
8656782 I'm engaged! (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: "I'm engaged!" A happy but unattractive spinster)

She was only a landlady's daughter and she sure landed me (colour litho)
8656693 She was only a landlady's daughter and she sure landed me (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

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"Embracing the Joy: A Symphony Moments" Leonard Bernstein's music fills the air, setting the stage for a symphony of cheerfulness. Love and laughter take center court as a couple jumps with glee on a tennis court, while a woman leaps in the foreground, radiating pure joy. Smiles abound as another couple joins in on the fun, jumping high amidst their game of tennis – happiness knows no bounds. From Weimaraners to various furry friends, dogs wag their tails and bring boundless cheer to our lives. Amidst colorful wildflowers, an elegant European Roe Deer doe finds delight in nature's vibrant tapestry. Laughter echoes through every corner as friends gather at a typical pub scene - sharing stories and creating memories that warm hearts. Princess Elizabeth's radiant smile illuminates Buckingham Palace during her betrothal to Lieutenant Philip Mountbatten - love blossoms amidst royal splendor. Vibrant colors burst forth from a photograph capturing moments of celebration as a black man enjoys slices of juicy watermelon – savoring life's simple pleasures. In an enchanting engraving, we witness contrasting worlds colliding - where even paupers find reasons to be cheerful alongside fat rich men who revel in abundance. The circus comes alive with giggles and mirth as happy clowns paint smiles on faces young and old alike - spreading contagious joy under the big top. Wander down narrow streets adorned with colorful facades in Bologna's old town; each step brings newfound delight around every charming corner. Surfers from the 1960s run through crashing waves with unbridled enthusiasm – riding nature's exhilarating rhythm while embracing carefree moments. In this symphony hints lies an invitation for us all to embrace life’s joyful melodies and dance along its vibrant rhythm.