Frivolity Collection

Dilettanti Theatricals, or A Peep at the Green Room, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1803
NCO189740 Dilettanti Theatricals, or A Peep at the Green Room, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1803 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray

Frivolity (w/c)
5669016 Frivolity (w/c) by Reynolds, Frank (1876-1953); Photo © AF Fotografie.

Two young women at a table, 1870. Creator: David Joseph Bles
Two young women at a table, 1870. One reads the Bible and does embroidery while the other teases a kitten with a yo-yo

Allegory - Religious Frivolity. Creator: Hans Weiditz
Allegory - Religious Frivolity

Those to whom fools propound, illustration from Rabbi Ben Ezra by Robert Browning (colour litho)
IL370473 Those to whom fools propound, illustration from Rabbi Ben Ezra by Robert Browning (colour litho) by Partridge, Bernard John (1861-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

La Main Chaude (oil on canvas)
623101 La Main Chaude (oil on canvas) by Janssens, Hieronymus (1624-93) (circle of); 58.4x79.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Satirical subject with characters from the Commedia dell
CTS413003 Satirical subject with characters from the Commedia dell Arte (pen & brown ink on paper) by Guercino (Giovanni Francesco Barbieri) (1591-1666); 18.3x27 cm; eThe Devonshire Collections

Exaltation of Faros Daughters, pub. 1796 (hand coloured engraving)
3035670 Exaltation of Faros Daughters, pub. 1796 (hand coloured engraving) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Private Collection; (add.info.: Albinia, Countess of Buckinghamshire (d)

An American seaside resort, c. 1890 (b / w photo)
STC306620 An American seaside resort, c.1890 (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; American, out of copyright

Nymphs and Satyr, 1873 (oil on canvas)
CLK339920 Nymphs and Satyr, 1873 (oil on canvas) by Bouguereau, William-Adolphe (1825-1905); 260.4x182.9 cm; Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute, Williamstown, Massachusetts, USA; French

Figures Feasting (oil on canvas) (pair with 59189)
RAF59188 Figures Feasting (oil on canvas) (pair with 59189) by French School, (18th century); Private Collection; Photo eRafael Valls Gallery, London, UK; French, out of copyright

Group portrait of Sydney Dillon Ripley with three others at the James Hazen Hyde Ball
MNY381607 Group portrait of Sydney Dillon Ripley with three others at the James Hazen Hyde Ball, New York, January 31, 1905 (silver gelatin print) by Byron Company (fl.1890-1942)

Figures Feasting (oil on canvas) (pair with 59188)
RAF59189 Figures Feasting (oil on canvas) (pair with 59188) by French School, (18th century); Private Collection; Photo eRafael Valls Gallery, London, UK; French, out of copyright

Leaving off Powder, or A Frugal Family saving the Guinea
NCO191734 Leaving off Powder, or A Frugal Family saving the Guinea, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1795 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray

The Loss of the Faro Bank, or The Rooks Pigeon d
NCO191286 The Loss of the Faro Bank, or The Rooks Pigeon d, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1792 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray

Dance in a Park, Aubusson Tapestry Workshop, c. 1782 (wool & silk)
747321 Dance in a Park, Aubusson Tapestry Workshop, c.1782 (wool & silk) by French School, (18th century); 311.8x541.7 cm; Minneapolis Institute of Arts, MN

At the Town there was a Fair kept, called Vanity Fair, illustration from
STC308577 At the Town there was a Fair kept, called Vanity Fair, illustration from The Pilgrims Progress by John Bunyan, told by Mary Macgregor, published by T.C. and E.C

And catch the living Manners as they rise, published by Hannah Humphrey
NCO191293 And catch the living Manners as they rise, published by Hannah Humphrey (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College

High Change in Bond Street, or La Politesse du Grande Monde
NCO191285 High Change in Bond Street, or La Politesse du Grande Monde, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1796 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray

Lady Godivas Rout, or Peeping-Tom spying out Pope-Joan
NCO191711 Lady Godivas Rout, or Peeping-Tom spying out Pope-Joan, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1796 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray

The Swing (oil on canvas)
FIT282887 The Swing (oil on canvas) by Pater, Jean-Baptiste Joseph (1695-1736); 45x55.4 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge, UK; (add.info.: La Balancoire; ); eFitzwilliam Museum; French

Lady Godivas Rout - or - Peeping Tom Spying out Pope Joan
BAL42843 Lady Godivas Rout - or - Peeping Tom Spying out Pope Joan, 1796 (hand-coloured engraving) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); O Shea Gallery, London

The Bustle, published by Thomas McLean, London (coloured etching)
STC188358 The Bustle, published by Thomas McLean, London (coloured etching) by Heath, William (1795-1840); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Dilettanti Theatricals or a Peep at the Green Room, vide. Pic-Nic-Orgies, pub
2962493 Dilettanti Theatricals or a Peep at the Green Room, vide. Pic-Nic-Orgies, pub. 1803 (hand coloured engraving) by Gillray

Curtain Design for the Free Theatre in Moscow, 1913 (w / c on paper)
BAL240153 Curtain Design for the Free Theatre in Moscow, 1913 (w/c on paper) by Somov, Konstantin Andreevic (1869-1939); 75.5x96.7 cm; State Central A.A

Exaltation of Faros Daughters, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1796
NCO191727 Exaltation of Faros Daughters, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1796 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College

Lurking demon in the corn
A demon lurks among the cornstalks, waiting to ensnare the innocent girl as she pursues a butterfly, symbol of frivolity... Date: 1866

Sandwich Carrots: dainty Sandwich Carrots, 1796
Sandwich Carrots: dainty Sandwich Carrots pub Hannah Humphrey 3rd December 1796. Lord Sandwich (1743-1814) fondling a barrow girl

Fairground at Burntisland, Fife, Scotland
A fairground at Burntisland, Fife, Scotland, with a helter skelter at the centre. Date: circa 1920s

Pagans & Puritans
Two Elizabethan Pagan dandies, hand in hand with a young woman gaily dressed in pink, are berated by Puritans for spurning the church for frivolity and licentiousness. 16th century

Hans Weiditz, II (German, 1500 or before - c. 1536), Allegory - Religious Frivolity, woodcut

Miss Kitty Dressing, 1781 (mezzotint)
XYC286291 Miss Kitty Dressing, 1781 (mezzotint) by Wright of Derby, Joseph (1734-97) (after); 45.4x33 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

British Frivolity During a Raid
Terrible revelation of British frivolity during a raid on the East coast. A Zeppelin knocks down a vertiginous house revealing a kissing couple

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"Frivolity: A Glimpse into the World of Playful Distractions" Step back in time to 1803 with "Dilettanti Theatricals, or A Peep at the Green Room, " a publication by Hannah Humphrey that offers a delightful peek behind the scenes of theatrical frivolity. Immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere of Burntisland, Fife, Scotland's Fairground, where laughter and merriment fill the air. Indulge your senses with "Sandwich Carrots: dainty Sandwich Carrots, " a hand-coloured engraving from December 1796. These whimsical illustrations by Hannah Humphrey transport you to an era when even vegetables were transformed into works of art. Experience the joyous absurdity captured in "Les jets d'eau, " a captivating pencil wash drawing from c. 1765-70. This enchanting artwork transports you to a world where water fountains dance and playfully entertain all who behold them. Delve into literary satire with Robert Browning's "Those to whom fools propound. " This colour lithograph illustration brings to life Browning's words, inviting us to question society's follies through clever wit and humor. Explore the mischievous allure of La Main Chaude, an oil painting on canvas that captures moments filled with playful pranks and secret gestures among friends. Let this artwork remind you not to take life too seriously but instead embrace lightheartedness and camaraderie. Immerse yourself in Commedia dell'arte characters depicted in satirical subjects like never before. Witness their exaggerated expressions and flamboyant costumes as they bring laughter and amusement wherever they go. Marvel at Faros Daughters' exaltation through a hand-coloured engraving published in 1796. This whimsical portrayal showcases these mythical beings reveling in their own beauty while reminding us all of the joy found in celebrating life's pleasures.