Enthusiasm Collection (#7)

Why Shouldn t Girton Rink, When Cambridge Rows?, 1876. Artist: George Du Maurier
Why Shouldn t Girton Rink, When Cambridge Rows?, 1876 Lady students from Girton College on the towpath waving to crews rowing on the river Cam

Rink to me only with thine eyes, 1876. Artist: George Du Maurier
Rink to me only with thine eyes, 1876. The increasing popularity of roller-skates perhaps gave romantic young couples a better opportunity to be together without chaperones

Waitresses on roller skates in a Berlin beer cellar, 1851. The first recorded roller-skates appeared in London in 1760 and the first successful ones date from the early 1820s

British soldiers leaving for the Crimean War (Russo-Turkish War) 1853-1856, (c1860). Grenadier Guards departing from Trafalgar Square, London, 22 February 1854, en route for the Crimea

VE Day celebrations, Paris, 8 May 1945. A soldier smothere with kisses by jubilant women

Liberation of Paris, 25 August 1944. Gendarmes, soldiers and Resistance fighters escorting German prisoners through crowds of jubilant civilians in front of the Opera

The Procession of the Trojan Horse into Troy, c1760. Artist: Giovanni Battista Tiepolo
The Procession of the Trojan Horse into Troy, c1760. From the National Gallery, London

View of the interior of the Teatro San Carlo, Naples, 19th century. From the Bibliotheque Nationale de l Opera, Paris

The Oath of the Tennis Court (unfinished), detail, 1791-1792. Artist: Jacques-Louis David
The Oath of the Tennis Court (unfinished), detail, 1791-1792. From the Musee National du Chateau de Versailles, France

San Rocco in Glory, 1564. Artist: Jacopo Tintoretto
San Rocco in Glory, 1564. From the Scuola San Rocco, Venice, Italy

The Tournament, 1812. Artist: Pierre Henri Revoil
The Tournament, 1812. Musee des Beaux-Arts, Lyons

The Oath of the Rutli, 1778-1781. Artist: Henry Fuseli
The Oath of the Rutli, 1778-1781

The Glorification of St Sebastian, late 17th / early 18th century. Artist: Sebastiano Ricci
The Glorification of St Sebastian, late 17th/early 18th century. From the Musee du Louvre, Paris

Jasper Hoiby, 2017. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
Jasper Hoiby, Jasper Hoibys Phronesis, Cheltenham Jazz Festival, 2017

Anton Eager, 2017. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
Anton Eager with Jasper Hoibys Phronesis, Cheltenham Jazz Festival, 2017

Triptych with Descent of the Holy Spirit. 16th century. Disc
Disciples of Lucas van Leyden (1494-1533). Triptych with Descent of the Holy Spirit. 16th century. Catharijneconvent Museum. Utrecht. Netherlands

Descent of the Holy Spirit. Haarlem?. Late 15th century. Anonymous. Catharijneconvent Museum. Utrecht. Netherlands

The Black Bottom
Two young things demonstrate the Black Bottom for their elders, with immense enthusiasm and a display of leg which both shocks and delights the male spectators. Date: 1927

Boers before the tribunal during the Boer War
In the Transvaal during the Boer War, Boers have to appear before tribunals who decide if they have defended their homes with too much enthusiasm. Date: 1900

Group of young people at a rock and roll convention in Cornwall, wearing 1950s style costume. Date: 1985

The Monitor: Automatic but not fool-proof by H. M. Bateman
" The Monitor. Automatic, but not fool-proof: a war-drama in nine fits." This Bateman cartoon from World War One sends up the jingoistic, often misguided

How Big Bill Answered the Call by H. M. Bateman, WW1
An American cowboy hears that the USA has entered the war and gallops off on his horse to enlist, encountering unbelievable obstacles on the way including killer eagles

WW2 Christmas card, Good Voyage, Churchill. The message inside the card reads: The Prime Minister, on his passage home in RMS Prince of Wales after the signing of the Atlantic Charter with President

Duncan Goodhew, British Olympic swimmer
Duncan Goodhew (b. 1957), British Olympic swimmer, seen here giving a demonstration to young swimmers at the St Clare Swimming Pool, Penzance, Cornwall

People at a rock and roll convention, in 1950s style costume. 1985

Gathering of rock and roll fans

German and Austrian troops setting off for WW1
German and Austrian troops setting off with great optimism and enthusiasm at the beginning of the First World War. Date: 1914

Bonzo persuades a friend to throw a stone by George Studdy
Bonzo persuades a friend to throw a stone. The stone lands on a man lying on the beach, reading a newspaper, which means that Bonzo and the Bonzolines run right across him

The over-enthusiasm of some sportsmen in the trenches
" Libellous? - With a sporting battalion at the front: Highly imaginative drawings" The over-enthusiasm of Harry Lows sporting battalion certainly raises a smile

Amateur wireless hobbyists
Two amateur wireless hobbyists listening on their headphones

Man lying in bubble bath holding sheet of musical notations in one hand, scrubbing his back with brush in the other, singing with notes flying up in the air above him

Republican Enthusiasm in New York, the Grand Procession October 11, Politics, Political, Politic, Campaign, Patriotic, Engraving 1880, Us, Usa, America

A Race of the Knavesmire at York (pen & ink with w / c on paper)
XYC322081 A Race of the Knavesmire at York (pen & ink with w/c on paper) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); 21.6x35.6 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection, USA; English

Doctor Syntax loses his money on the Race Ground at York (pen & ink with w / c on paper)
XYC322079 Doctor Syntax loses his money on the Race Ground at York (pen & ink with w/c on paper) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); 21.6x35.6 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

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Festival of the Federation, 14 July 1790, at the Champ de Mars, late 18th century
XIR183289 Festival of the Federation, 14 July 1790, at the Champ de Mars, late 18th century, engraved by Isidore Stanislas Helman (1743-1809) (engraving) by Monnet

Racecar Driver in Racecar

NEW YORK: UNION SQUARE. Close-up view of a crowd at Union Square in New York City. Photographed c1912

WORLD WAR I: RECRUITS, 1917. U. S. Army recruits from New York show their enthusiasm
WORLD WAR I: RECRUITS, 1917. U.S. Army recruits from New York show their enthusiasm for a photographer as they travel by train to Fort Upton, Long Island, 19 September 1917. War Department photograph

Woman in apron posing in studio, (B&W), , portrait

Man hanging from diving board (B&W)

Man standing behind woman, covering her eyes (B&W)

Man pulling sides of jacket apart to reveal tie, portrait

Boy (10-11) on way to school, (B&W)

Two brothers (6-7, 10-11) on way to school, (B&W)

Young woman shaking head in studio, (B&W), portrait

Woman raising arms, studio shot

WW1 - German soldiers on a train on their way to the front
German soldiers on a train on their way to the front in Germany. On the train are inscribed messages showing enthusiasm of the departing soldiers. Date: circa 1915

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"Capturing the Essence of Enthusiasm: A Global Journey" Embark on a revolutionary art expedition at the Museum of the Revolution in Havana, Cuba. Immerse yourself in vibrant paintings and sculptures that exude enthusiasm, igniting a fire within your soul. Travel across continents to British Columbia, Canada, where a Shaman mask from Queen Charlotte Islands awaits. Its intricate details and powerful symbolism embody the fervent spirit of ancient rituals, leaving you awe-inspired by its unyielding enthusiasm. Unchilled enthusiasm takes center stage as brave souls partake in winter bathing in the Serpentine. Witness their unwavering determination as they plunge into icy waters with sheer excitement, defying nature's cold embrace. Venture further into Vietnam's history as you witness a courageous man entering an underground tunnel. His unwavering commitment to his cause radiates boundless enthusiasm for freedom and justice. Step onto Lambeau Field during a football game in 1965 and feel the electric atmosphere pulsating through every fiber of your being. Defensive tackle Roger Brown's exultation after sacking quarterback Bart Starr epitomizes unbridled enthusiasm that fuels both players and fans alike. Trace back time to 1825 when railways revolutionized transportation forever. The inaugural journey symbolizes humanity's insatiable thirst for progress and innovation – an embodiment of collective enthusiasm propelling us forward. Join Scrooge and his nephew on their transformative Christmas Eve encounter as they rediscover joy amidst adversity. Their heartfelt exchange reminds us that even cynics can be touched by genuine enthusiasm if given the chance. Marvel at a young girl playing piano with utmost passion; her fingers dancing effortlessly across ivory keys evoke pure delight. Her musical expression embodies youthful exuberance and serves as a reminder to nurture our own passions with unrelenting zeal. Innocence meets harmony as four young children sing together, their voices blending seamlessly like rays of sunshine breaking through clouds.