Cheerfulness Collection (#4)

Don't worry, smile! (colour litho)
8656496 Don't worry, smile! (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: "Don't worry, smile)

There are some fine jolly soles here (colour litho)
8656606 There are some fine jolly soles here (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: There are some fine jolly soles here. Faces on the sole of a foot)

Never trouble Trouble (b/w photo)
8656386 Never trouble Trouble (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: "Never trouble Trouble, Till Trouble troubles you, Keep on smiling)

"May Be's" (colour litho)
8650480 "May Be's" (colour litho) by Beddington, Alice Maud (1862-1939); Private Collection; (add.info.: "May Be's." Children of the Village)

Boys and Girls (colour litho)
8650485 Boys and Girls (colour litho) by Beddington, Alice Maud (1862-1939); Private Collection; (add.info.: Boys and Girls)

Humorous cat postcard (colour litho)
8643375 Humorous cat postcard (colour litho) by Wain, Louis (1860-1939); Private Collection; (add.info.: Humorous cat postcard. Early 20th century.); Look and Learn / Valerie Jackson Harris Collection

A popular party in the 16th century (engraving)
5944427 A popular party in the 16th century (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: Engraving A popular party in the 16th century Private collection.); Photo © Photo Josse

Bed collapsing under a happy couple (colour litho)
8656543 Bed collapsing under a happy couple (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bed collapsing under a happy couple)

Scene from The Tempest, (watercolour on paper laid on board)
657756 Scene from The Tempest, (watercolour on paper laid on board) by Dulac, Edmund (1882-1953); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scene from The Tempest. Edmond Dulac (1882-1953)

Couple ho smiles standing behind him saying: "Love is only perfume, a song, that smile" (postcard)
FGL5493335 Couple ho smiles standing behind him saying: "Love is only perfume, a song, that smile" (postcard) by Unknown photographer

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

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)

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"Embracing Cheerfulness: A Timeless Expression of Joy" In times of turmoil and uncertainty, it has served as a beacon of hope and resilience throughout history. From the patriotic WWII posters that rallied nations to The Ten Scout Laws promoting unity and camaraderie in 1923, the power of positivity shines through. Artistic masterpieces like Goya's "The Threshing Ground or Summer" depict scenes of rural bliss, where laughter echoes across fields. Even in distant lands, nineteenth-century Paraguayan country girls radiate happiness in vibrant lithographs. From "The Dance of Spring, " an oil on canvas masterpiece bursting with life and renewal, to Mrs A Scott-Elliot's tender portrayal of familial joy in 1912, art captures the essence across generations. Through captivating works such as "The Rommelpot: Interior with Three Figures, " we witness merry gatherings that transcend time. In Jan Steen's "Merry Company Before an Inn, " boisterous laughter fills the air as friends revel together. Even individual expressions reflect cheerfulness; from an Italian sailor immortalized on canvas with a radiant smile to a self-portrait etching by an artist beaming with self-assurance in 1630. Cheerfulness is not limited to art alone but also finds its place within religious narratives. Rembrandt's etching titled "Abraham caressing Isaac" showcases a moment filled with love and warmth amidst divine purpose. Finally, Martin Luther's engraving depicts his pleasure during summertime spent alongside loved ones—a testament to how shared moments can ignite boundless joy within our hearts. Across mediums and eras, these glimpses into cheerful moments remind us that even amidst adversity, there is always room for lightness and optimism. Let us embrace this timeless expression of joy as we navigate life’s challenges—spreading cheerfulness wherever we go.