Bliss Collection

Tatler front cover 1956
Front cover design in a typical 1950s style for The Tatler Early Spring Number. A woman wearing a voluminous checked blouse has a moment to herself while surrounded by lilac blossom

Back View Of Car With Just Married Sign
UNITED STATES - Circa 1930s: Back View Of Car With Just Married Sign. (Photo by H. Armstrong Roberts/Retrofile/Getty Images)

POE: HOUSE OF USHER, 1839. Fall of the House of Usher by Edgar Allan Poe. Wood engraving, 1938, by Douglas Percy Bliss

The cast of Hay Fever, described as Noel Cowards Clean Play "by The Sketch
The cast of Hay Fever, described as Noel Cowards Clean Play " by The Sketch. Marie Tempest played the role of Judith Bliss, a bohemian ex-actress, while Graham Browne her husband, David Bliss

Pig Couple & Piglet 19C
A happy couple of pigs with their baby piglet, sitting in the garden. He wears a uniform

A little line from your Valentine will turn it upside down (colour litho)
8656777 A little line from your Valentine will turn it upside down (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: If your face is doleful and inclined to frown)

Chinese Budai: God of Contentment in Asia, Early Twentieth Century (engraved)
7485457 Chinese Budai: God of Contentment in Asia, Early Twentieth Century (engraved); (add.info.: Chinese Budai (Bu-Tai): god of contentment in Asia

The Dwarf Tracassin. circa 1910 (engraving)
6437835 The Dwarf Tracassin. circa 1910 (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: Litterature. Tales of fees. The dwarf dwarf dances around the fire)

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

The Bright Shawl, 1921 (oil on board)
823211 The Bright Shawl, 1921 (oil on board) by Shinn, Everett (1876-1953); 83x63.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Bright Shawl. Everett Shinn (1876-1953). Oil on board

Happy Guy, 1944 (oil on canvas)
650489 Happy Guy, 1944 (oil on canvas) by Shinn, Everett (1876-1953); 61x51 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Happy Guy. Everett Shinn (1876-1953). Oil on canvas. Signed and dated 1944

Autumn (colour litho)
8632363 Autumn (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Autumn. Illustration for Furious Fun (Blandford Publications Ltd, London, 1949)

A Real Tangle (colour litho)
8632360 A Real Tangle (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Real Tangle. Illustration for Furious Fun (Blandford Publications Ltd, London, 1949)

Romance (colour litho)
8634686 Romance (colour litho) by Richardson, Agnes (1854-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Romance. Illustration for The Agnes Richardson Annual (Birn Bros, nd).); © Look and Learn.

Pigs in their sty (engraving)
8652576 Pigs in their sty (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pigs in their sty. Illustration for Home Words (1885).); © Look and Learn.

The daisy chain (colour litho)
8652469 The daisy chain (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The daisy chain)

"Might Have Been's" (colour litho)
8651758 "Might Have Been's" (colour litho) by Beddington, Alice Maud (1862-1939); Private Collection; (add.info.: "Might Have Been's." Children of the Village)

On his own Account (colour litho)
8651757 On his own Account (colour litho) by Beddington, Alice Maud (1862-1939); Private Collection; (add.info.: On his own Account)

Votaries of the Weed No 43 (colour litho)
8660532 Votaries of the Weed No 43 (colour litho) by Clarke, Joseph Clayton (Kyd) (1856-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Votaries of the Weed, No 43)

Votaries of the Weed No 38 (colour litho)
8660526 Votaries of the Weed No 38 (colour litho) by Clarke, Joseph Clayton (Kyd) (1856-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Votaries of the Weed, No 38)

Let's kiss and make up! (colour litho)
8656733 Let's kiss and make up! (colour litho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Let's kiss and make up! Postcard, early 20th century)

Prehistoric diet: "A mastodon chop or an ichthyosaurus cutlet." (litho)
8634860 Prehistoric diet: "A mastodon chop or an ichthyosaurus cutlet." (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Prehistoric diet)

Ain't love the funny thing? (litho)
8656652 Ain't love the funny thing? (litho) by Horina, Hans (1865-1918); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ain't love the funny thing? A spinster wearing spectacles)

The honeymoon (colour litho)
8656637 The honeymoon (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The honeymoon. "My own little Tootsie-Wootsie." Affectionate couple in a chair)

May your life be one continuous smile (colour litho)
8656574 May your life be one continuous smile (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: May your life be one continuous smile. Postcard, early 20th century)

Splice the Main-Brace! (b/w photo)
8664052 Splice the Main-Brace! (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Splice the Main-Brace)

London workers on their annual day trip to the country by horse-brake, 1900 (b/w photo)
8626616 London workers on their annual day trip to the country by horse-brake, 1900 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Advertising card for Royal Vinolia talcum powder (chromolitho)
8677629 Advertising card for Royal Vinolia talcum powder (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Scene from Sleeping Beauty (chromolitho)
8677398 Scene from Sleeping Beauty (chromolitho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scene from Sleeping Beauty)

The Dying Year (colour litho)
8674438 The Dying Year (colour litho) by Miles, Helen J.A. (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Dying Year)

Bucherfreunde / Book Lovers (colour litho)
8666135 Bucherfreunde / Book Lovers (colour litho) by Christophe (Colomb, Georges) (1856-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bucherfreunde)

The land of Cocagne, 19th century (Epinal print)
ELD4836669 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)

Workers' holiday day, meals and leisure - Work men's holiday - Japan 1880-1910 - Hand coloured photo
CSO4980219 Workers' holiday day, meals and leisure - Work men's holiday - Japan 1880-1910 - Hand coloured photo; (add.info.: Workers' holiday day)

Everyday life, Victorian England: families gathered for a summer picnic by a river
NWI4882807 Everyday life, Victorian England: families gathered for a summer picnic by a river. Leisure varies, games, boating, nap, conversation... around 1870

Discover the New World: Christopher Columbus and his crew aboard the "Santa Maria' approached the New World
NWI4901168 Discover the New World: Christopher Columbus and his crew aboard the "Santa Maria' approached the New World coasts in 1492. Engraving

The land of Cocagne, 19th century (Epinal print)
ELD4836545 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)

Secession War or American Civil War (1861-1865): the arrival of the steamboat "Imperial"
NWI4831875 Secession War or American Civil War (1861-1865): the arrival of the steamboat "Imperial", the armour of the Union, in New Orleans (Louisiana), arriving from Saint Louis

The arrival of General Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de La Fayette (or Lafayette, 1757-1834), in New York Bay
NWI4943254 The arrival of General Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de La Fayette (or Lafayette, 1757-1834), in New York Bay, to begin his grand tour of the United States of America from 1824 to 1825

Cover of " Les Corbeaux (Paris)", number 173, Satirique en Couleurs, 1908_7_19: July 14
ICA4875434 Cover of " Les Corbeaux (Paris)", number 173, Satirique en Couleurs, 1908_7_19: July 14! - Anticlericalism - Separation of Church and State

The good mother. English engraving. Litography. SPAIN. MADRID (AUTONOMOUS COMMUNITY). Madrid. National Library
CUL4872008 The good mother. English engraving. Litography. SPAIN. MADRID (AUTONOMOUS COMMUNITY). Madrid. National Library; Biblioteca Nacional, Madrid, Spain; (add.info.: The good mother)

Italy, Sicily: in a village alley, children play and dance, 1890
LUX4779555 Italy, Sicily: in a village alley, children play and dance, 1890; (add.info.: Italy, Sicily: in a village alley, children play and dance, 1890); Photo © Lux-in-Fine.

First World War: France, Patriotic Map of a Woman and Daughter Visiting Husband Wounded Resting in a Field Hospital
LUX4741011 First World War: France, Patriotic Map of a Woman and Daughter Visiting Husband Wounded Resting in a Field Hospital

First World War: France, Postcard showing a couple of lovers declaring their love during a leave, 1917
LUX4736776 First World War: France, Postcard showing a couple of lovers declaring their love during a leave, 1917, it is by loving each other that happiness comes quickest into our hearts; (add.info)

First World War: France, Drawing showing the letter of the front soldier in his family, 1915
LUX4737212 First World War: France, Drawing showing the letter of the front soldier in his family, 1915; (add.info.: First World War - War 14-18 (1914-1918) - World War I (WWI or WW1): France

First World War: France, Greeting Card showing a soldier's family gathers around Christmas gifts
LUX4739539 First World War: France, Greeting Card showing a soldier's family gathers around Christmas gifts and thinking of the soldier's victorious return to the front under the arch of

First World War: France, Postcard showing a couple of lovers declaring their love during a leave, 1917
LUX4736757 First World War: France, Postcard showing a couple of lovers declaring their love during a leave, 1917, without love what is existence

First World War: France, humorous postcard showing the 3 perms of the hairy with a bonus of 3 new ones and titled
LUX4736692 First World War: France, humorous postcard showing the 3 perms of the hairy with a bonus of 3 new ones and titled: " rejoui, resigne et desespere"

American 1890's Dolls House by Bliss
3586655 American 1890's Dolls House by Bliss; (add.info.: American 1890's Dolls House by Bliss.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

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"Capturing the Essence of Bliss: A Journey through Time and Emotions" Step into a world of pure bliss as we delve into captivating moments that have defined happiness throughout history. From the iconic Tatler front cover in 1956, exuding elegance and sophistication, to the back view of a car adorned with a "Just Married" sign, symbolizing the beginning of a joyous journey. In Edgar Allan Poe's haunting tale, "The Fall of the House of Usher, " Douglas Percy Bliss's wood engraving brings forth an eerie yet mesmerizing depiction that leaves us pondering the depths of human emotions. Contrastingly, an enchanting image emerges from the 19th-century pig couple and their adorable piglet, reminding us that even in simplicity lies true contentment. Bliss takes on various forms - be it through artistic interpretations like "The Dance of Spring, " where vibrant colors dance upon canvas or in Japanese gifts crafted for felicitous events; each representing cultural celebrations filled with jubilation. Transport yourself to another era with Goldmark/Saba Liebig's evocative artwork capturing nineteenth-century Paraguayan country girls. Their radiant smiles reflect innocence and unadulterated delight amidst rustic surroundings. As H. M Bateman humorously portrays in "Where Ignorance is Bliss, " sometimes ignorance can indeed be blissful. It reminds us to find solace in life's simple pleasures rather than being consumed by worldly worries. Reflecting on significant historical events such as The Peace Conference - Treaty of Versailles (1919), we witness glimpses of hope for a better future after periods marked by turmoil and strife. Similarly, Mrs. A Scott-Elliot surrounded by her children showcases maternal love radiating pure happiness onto canvas. Bliss comes alive when we embrace these diverse facets – whether it be elegance, love, laughter or tranquility – they all intertwine to create our personal definition of bliss.