Grinning Collection (page 5)

Little boy with puppy, Balham, SW London
A little boy leaning against a lamp post, holding a cute puppy, Balham, SW London. Date: circa 1961

Boy with toy gun and cowboy hat, Balham, SW London
A little boy named Freddie, age 2, with a toy gun and a cowboy hat, on a Balham street corner, SW London. Date: circa 1961

Boys with a tricycle in a Balham street, SW London. One boy is holding a toy gun, and another is wearing a mask. Date: circa 1961

Girls with their dolls in Balham, SW London
Three girls with their dolls in Balham, SW London. Date: circa 1961

Dutch boy scout eating at camp, Holland
A Dutch boy scout eating at camp, Holland

Hugh Cecil Lowther - 5th Earl of Lonsdale
Hugh Cecil Lowther, 5th Earl of Lonsdale (18571944) - English nobleman and sportsman. Date: 1926

Boy With Puzzle
A young curly harried boy holding an early 16th century puzzle and smiling with obvious glee. Date: circa 1515

Woman lying in the snow, Jasper National Park, Alberta, Canada

The Boy with the Cherries, 1859 (oil on canvas)
XIR83388 The Boy with the Cherries, 1859 (oil on canvas) by Manet, Edouard (1832-83); 65.5x54.5 cm; Museu Calouste Gulbenkian, Lisbon, Portugal; French, out of copyright

Detail of Drunken Silenus, 1626 (oil on canvas) (detail of 434192)
XIR434194 Detail of Drunken Silenus, 1626 (oil on canvas) (detail of 434192) by Ribera, Jusepe de (lo Spagnoletto) (c.1590-1652); Museo e Gallerie Nazionali di Capodimonte, Naples

Self-portrait, 1630 (etching)
XJF412258 Self-portrait, 1630 (etching) by Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn (1606-69); Private Collection; Dutch, out of copyright

Cynopithecus niger when pleased by being caressed, from Charles Darwins The
KW345560 Cynopithecus niger when pleased by being caressed, from Charles Darwins The Expression of the Emotions in Man and Animals, 1872 (litho) by Mr. Wolf (fl)

The King of Hearts arguing with the Executioner, from Alices Adventures
KW320859 The King of Hearts arguing with the Executioner, from Alices Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll, published 1891 (litho) by Tenniel

The Spider, 1887 (print)
XOS2909688 The Spider, 1887 (print) by Redon, Odilon (1840-1916); 28x21.7 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, The Netherlands; (add.info.: ); French, out of copyright

Praetor-Urbanus, Inauguration of the Coptic Mayor of Cairo, preceded by the Procureur de la Commune, Gillray, James, 1756-1815, engraving 1799, An obese, Copt, holding a mace or staff

The moment of reflection or a tale for future times, Cruikshank, Isaac, 1764 1811, engraving 1796, Catherine II horrified at the visions that beset her at the moment of death; a cloud entering at

The grinning match, a humourous scene at a country fair, engraving 1775, mezzotint. A man stands on a chair beneath a large, spreading tree on which a tri-corn hat hangs from a limb

Muscipula, engraved by John Jones (c. 1745-97) 1786 (engraving)
XYC277133 Muscipula, engraved by John Jones (c.1745-97) 1786 (engraving) by Reynolds, Joshua (1723-92) (after); 37.8x27.6 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Gift of Paul Mellon

Baby boy (2-5 months) crawling on bed

Picture No. 11071329
Dog Pug - big smile teeth and lips dummy

A London Coachman Date: 1904

Phil May receives a caricature request - duly granted
What our artist has to endure. Mr Kaddie (who has borrowed the Artists sketchbook to look through) - " Very Clever! Very Clever indeed

Arriet - a good Cockney Girl in all of her finery. Date: circa 1890s

Soviet Armenia - Collective Farmer - Ortakent Village
Soviet Armenia - Collective Farmer Matevasyan Zarmandukht - Ortakent Village, Mikoyan District. Date: circa 1930s

The Moment Of Reflection Or A Tale For Future Times, Cruikshank, Isaac, 1764 1811, Engraving 1796, Catherine Ii Horrified At The Visions That Beset Her At The Moment Of Death; A Cloud Entering At

The Grinning Match, A Humourous Scene At A Country Fair, Engraving 1775, Mezzotint. A Man Stands On A Chair Beneath A Large, Spreading Tree On Which A Tri-corn Hat Hangs From A Limb

Praetor-urbanus, Inauguration Of The Coptic Mayor Of Cairo, Preceded By The Procureur De La Commune, Gillray, James, 1756-1815, Engraving 1799, An Obese, Copt, Holding A Mace Or Staff

Jugend front cover, two soldiers with poultry
Front cover design for Jugend magazine, depicting two rather ugly soldiers in red uniform, leering at a turkey and a goose. Perhaps they are looking forward to cooking and eating them. Date: 1898

Four year old girl sledding in the winter at Mt. Rainier National Park, Washington. (MR)

Sea Scouts on deck
Sea Scouts on the deck of a boat or ship. circa 1950s

Policeman helping a young boy cross the road
A Metropolitan Police officer from the Holborn Division, helping a young boy cross the road safely. The white arm sleeves show that the officer is on point duty. Date: circa 1930s

A mischievous couple
An eccentric Welsh couple from Abertillery in South Wales stand out on their balcony, grinning cheekily and posing with silly expressions for the camera

Barmaid Grins & Bears It
An insincere barmaid laughs at a customers bad joke as she serves him a frothy tankard of ale! Date: 1967

Alice: cats Head in Cloud
The Cheshire Cats head appears in the sky Date: First published: 1865

Smiling boy
MODEL RELEASED. Smiling boy. He is six years old

Death, skeleton
A wonderfully macabre grinning skeleton with a full head of hair and wearing a robe, crouches by a fire of burning human remains to warm its hands

Black Algerian Musician
A grinning Black Algerian Musician standing in front of a brick wall and singing a song entitled " O, Madame Bono"

Four happy Algerians
Four happy black Algerians, seated outside a building

Young Sudanese Dervish
A Young Sudanese Dervish, holding a dagger and grinning widely

Five Jolly Africans from Algeria
Five very jolly black Africans from southern Algeria

Cetewayo / Zulu / Vf 1882
CETEWAYO or CETSHWAYO Zulu king (1873-79) in 1882, the year he was taken to England

Happy Evacuees 1940S
Not all evacuees were sad to leave the city for the country. Here are two boys (brothers), grinning with excitement in anticipation of the adventures to come

Festival Nell Gwyn 1951
A " Nell Gwyn" Orange Girl at Battersea Pleasure Gardens, one of the attractions of the Festival of Britain. Costume styled by Peggy Page, fabric by Balcora

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"Grinning: A Timeless Expression of Mystery and Joy" In the whimsical world of Alice in Wonderland, Alice encounters the enigmatic Cheshire Cat with its mischievous grin. The illustration captures the essence of a smile that holds secrets untold. Even Charles Darwin, renowned for his scientific discoveries, couldn't resist a playful grin when caricatured in Vanity Fair. It reminds us that even the most serious minds can find delight in life's little moments. Alice's encounter with the Cheshire Cat resurfaces once more, reminding us that grinning is not limited to humans alone. Death personified on a Tarot card wears an eerie yet intriguing smirk, leaving us pondering its meaning. From amusement parks to Hollywood classics like Captain January starring Shirley Temple, grins have always been synonymous with joy and excitement. The Ferris wheel stands tall as people revel in laughter while Rudi Schneider's youthful face beams with innocence and happiness. Sports too witness contagious smiles; George Studdy's "Hard lines on the hard court" portrays athletes finding solace amidst competition through their radiant expressions. The Jolly Grape Pickers remind us of simpler times when labor was accompanied by camaraderie and shared laughter. Their beaming faces reflect contentment found within unity and hard work. Yet sometimes grins hold bittersweet undertones - Death Waits for Titanic depicts an unsettling smile as tragedy looms over history's ill-fated voyage. Even amidst darkness, there remains an undeniable power behind a knowing grin. Charles Darwin himself understood this complexity; his portrait from 1871 showcases both wisdom and mirth intertwined within his expression – a testament to humanity’s ability to embrace life’s contradictions while wearing a smile. In all these instances, whether it be curiosity or celebration, mischief or resilience – grinning transcends time and culture as an emblematic symbol of human emotions. So let your own grin shine forth today.