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Joyous Collection (#3)

"Capturing the Essence of Joy: A Glimpse into Moments of Pure Bliss" "The Coming of Spring

Background imageJoyous Collection: Tabby Cat

Tabby Cat

Background imageJoyous Collection: The Joys of Brittany, from the Volpini Suite: Dessins lithographiques, 1889. 1889

The Joys of Brittany, from the Volpini Suite: Dessins lithographiques, 1889. 1889
The Joys of Brittany, from the Volpini Suite: Dessins lithographiques, 1889

Background imageJoyous Collection: Kings Scout certificate

Kings Scout certificate
A Kings Scout certificate, with the Royal Crest at the top, signed by King George (V or VI). The wording reads: As a Kings Scout you have prepared yourself for service to God and your fellow-men

Background imageJoyous Collection: The Graces, 1773, (c1915). Artist: Sir Joshua Reynolds

The Graces, 1773, (c1915). Artist: Sir Joshua Reynolds
The Graces, 1773, (c1915). Held by the Tate Modern, London. From International Art: Past and Present by Alfred Yockney. [Virtue & Company, London, c1915]

Background imageJoyous Collection: Cupid and Psyche, 1903. Artist: Lady Diana Spencer

Cupid and Psyche, 1903. Artist: Lady Diana Spencer
Cupid and Psyche, 1903. From Lady Diana Beauclerk: Her Life and Work by Mrs. Steuart Erskine. [T. Fisher Unwin, London, 1903]

Background imageJoyous Collection: Yes I Will Go With Thee! Said Tommelise, c1930. Artist: W Heath Robinson

Yes I Will Go With Thee! Said Tommelise, c1930. Artist: W Heath Robinson
Yes I Will Go With Thee! Said Tommelise, and She Seated Herself on the Birds Back, c1930. An illustration from Tommelise by Hans Christian Andersen. From Hans Andersens Fairy Tales by Hans Andersen

Background imageJoyous Collection: The Empty Joy That Dwells In the Dreams of the Night, 1880. Artist: Flaxman

The Empty Joy That Dwells In the Dreams of the Night, 1880. Artist: Flaxman
The Empty Joy That Dwells In the Dreams of the Night, 1880. The Oneiroi were the dark-winged spirits (daimones) of dreams which emerged each night like a flock of bats from their cavernous home in

Background imageJoyous Collection: The Harvest Home, 1820. Artist: Thomas Rowlandson

The Harvest Home, 1820. Artist: Thomas Rowlandson
The Harvest Home, 1820. From The Second Tour of Doctor Syntax, In Search of Consolation, by William Combe. [Ackermann, London, 1820]

Background imageJoyous Collection: La Folie, (Joy), c1775, (1913). Artist: Jean Francois Janinet

La Folie, (Joy), c1775, (1913). Artist: Jean Francois Janinet
La Folie, (Joy), c1775, (1913). After Jean Honore Fragonard (1732-1806). From French Colour-Prints of the XVIII Century. [William Heinemann, London, 1913]

Background imageJoyous Collection: Coronation of George IV in Westminster Hall, 1897

Coronation of George IV in Westminster Hall, 1897
Coronation of George IV in Westminster Hall: The Champions Challenge, 1897. From a contemporary Engraving in Gentlemans Magazine. Reproduced in Old and New London Vol 111 by Edward Walford

Background imageJoyous Collection: Doublure in Levant Morocco, with Inlay and Tooling, c. 1880, (1914). Artist: Robert Riviere

Doublure in Levant Morocco, with Inlay and Tooling, c. 1880, (1914). Artist: Robert Riviere
Inside front cover of Endymion by John Keats, Doublure in Levant Morocco, with Inlay and Tooling, 1914. Illustrated page of the poem Endymion by John Keats (1795-1821)

Background imageJoyous Collection: Our Sports - Motoring as a novel pleasure pastime

Our Sports - Motoring as a novel pleasure pastime
Our Sports - An allegory of Motoring (cars, note the wheel and two horns) as a novel pleasure pastime in the 1900s Date: circa 1908

Background imageJoyous Collection: Nurse & Newborn Baby

Nurse & Newborn Baby
A smiling young nurse carries a newly born baby, cosily wrapped up in a blanket. Date: 1940s

Background imageJoyous Collection: FATHERs RETURN 1867

FATHERs RETURN 1867
Joyous reunion of husband and his wife and family after the days toil Date: 1867

Background imageJoyous Collection: The Prodigal Son by Hall Caine

The Prodigal Son by Hall Caine
Promotional postcard for The Prodigal Son by Hall Caine. First produced at the Grand Theatre, Douglas, 2nd November 1904 Drury Lane Theatre, 7th September 1905. Wentworth Crokes Co

Background imageJoyous Collection: Joyous Entry of King John the Good at Douai, 1355

Joyous Entry of King John the Good at Douai, 1355. Part of a panoramic painting by Auguste Franþ»®s-Marie Gorguet (1862-1927) which he painted between 1914 and 1916. Date: 1355

Background imageJoyous Collection: Peace Day in Trafalgar Square by Eduardo Matania

Peace Day in Trafalgar Square by Eduardo Matania
Revellers in Trafalgar Square dancing and waving flags during the Peace Day celebrations in London, July 1919. Date: 1919

Background imageJoyous Collection: End of First World War, crowds at Mansion House

End of First World War, crowds at Mansion House
Joyous crowds outside Mansion House in the City of London celebrating the end of World War One on the 11th November 1918. Soldiers of all kinds of nationalities can be seen along with a sea of flags

Background imageJoyous Collection: Dancing and Clapping Zulus

Dancing and Clapping Zulus
Joyous Zulus dance clap and sing in celebration. Date: 1936

Background imageJoyous Collection: May Day - Clown Entertains Russian Crowd

May Day - Clown Entertains Russian Crowd
As part of the 1921 May-Day celebrations in St. Petersburg a deranged looking, pig-riding clown entertains the pleasantly bemused crowds. Date: 1st May 1921

Background imageJoyous Collection: Doggie Beauty Treatment

Doggie Beauty Treatment
Even dogs have their beauty parlours, and although they do not enjoy the treatment, their joyous barks show that they like the results! Off Brompton Brompton Road, London. Date: 1930s

Background imageJoyous Collection: Young Girl Daisies 1889 Oil canvas 25 5 / 8 x 21 1 / 4

Young Girl Daisies 1889 Oil canvas 25 5 / 8 x 21 1 / 4
Artokoloro

Background imageJoyous Collection: Oleanders 1888 Oil canvas 23 3 / 4 x 29 60. 3 73. 7 cm

Oleanders 1888 Oil canvas 23 3 / 4 x 29 60. 3 73. 7 cm
Artokoloro

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Artokoloro

Background imageJoyous Collection: bal costume, bench, cheerful, cheery, delight, enjoyment, entertaining, fun, happiness

bal costume, bench, cheerful, cheery, delight, enjoyment, entertaining, fun, happiness
The mayors juvenile ball at the Manchester Townhall, 1882, happiness; joy; hat; happiness; joy; cheerful; joyful; joyous; merry; paradise; cheery; rosy; hop; mingle; reception; bal costume; laughter;

Background imageJoyous Collection: after supper coming down the st bal costume, bal costume, cheerful, cheery, delight

after supper coming down the st bal costume, bal costume, cheerful, cheery, delight
The juvenile fancy dress ball in 1891, watching the cotillon; after supper coming down the stairs; supper time; happiness; joy; straw hat; happiness; joy; cheerful; joyful; joyous; merry; paradise;

Background imageJoyous Collection: broom stick, bucket, chapeau, cheery, door, door way, doorstep, flute, fluting, garden

broom stick, bucket, chapeau, cheery, door, door way, doorstep, flute, fluting, garden
Children and the Saturdays purchase, 1891, straw hat; broom stick; headpiece; chapeau; stetson; flute; sound; fluting; bucket; door; doorstep; garden, interior; sweeping; happiness, joy

Background imageJoyous Collection: The Happy Mother (oil on canvas)

The Happy Mother (oil on canvas)
BAL34200 The Happy Mother (oil on canvas) by Bruycker, Antoine de (1816-84); Josef Mensing Gallery, Hamm-Rhynern, Germany; Belgian, out of copyright

Background imageJoyous Collection: Joyous Easter - Maiden carrying Eggs and spring fronds

Joyous Easter - Maiden carrying Eggs and spring fronds
Joyous Easter. A European Easter Maiden with a yolk; on one side hangs a large basket of colourful eggs, on the other a large broken eggshell, holding some spring branches with cherry blossom buds

Background imageJoyous Collection: Christmas Card - Cupid, envelope and hearts

Christmas Card - Cupid, envelope and hearts
Joyous be your Christmastide, spake this young seraph swinging on a heart-sealed Christmas card envelope, avoiding the deadly fall of hearts which blighted his fairyland that yuletide... Date: 1907

Background imageJoyous Collection: H G Hawkers joyous arrival in London after his Atlantic fli

H G Hawkers joyous arrival in London after his Atlantic fli
H.G. Hawkers joyous arrival in London after his Atlantic flight

Background imageJoyous Collection: Last Day Of School

Last Day Of School
Unites States: c. June, 1954. Students rushing out of the school building for summer vacation on the last day of classes

Background imageJoyous Collection: Last Day Of School

Last Day Of School
United States: c. June, 1954. Students rushing out of the school building for summer vacation after the last day of classes

Background imageJoyous Collection: Early VE-Day On Wall Street

Early VE-Day On Wall Street
New York, New York: May 7, 1945. An erroneous Associated Press announcement has New Yorkers celebrating VE-Day and dancing on Wall Street

Background imageJoyous Collection: A Flapper In Her Bathing Suit

A Flapper In Her Bathing Suit
Los Angeles, California c. 1922 A flapper in her bathing suit on a rock at the beach

Background imageJoyous Collection: A Woman Dancing On The Shore

A Woman Dancing On The Shore
United States: c. 1925. A graceful dance along the shore by a single woman

Background imageJoyous Collection: An Exuberant Dance To Spring

An Exuberant Dance To Spring
St. Petersburg, Florida: c. 1934. An exuberant soaring dance to spring by a young woman on the beaches of Florida

Background imageJoyous Collection: The joyous ides of March

The joyous ides of March. Illustration shows at center, President Theodore Roosevelt showing Uncle Sam and Columbia a large plant with flowers showing the members of his cabinet

Background imageJoyous Collection: Little girl in green dress on birthday postcard

Little girl in green dress on birthday postcard

Background imageJoyous Collection: HOME TIME! 1930S

HOME TIME! 1930S
Schools out! A group of joyous, smiling schoolchildren, running out of their school at the end of the day. Date: 1930s

Background imageJoyous Collection: Alsace Vineyard Festival

Alsace Vineyard Festival
A joyous procession moves through the streets of Alsace during the fete de vendanges (or vineyard festival). Date: 1922

Background imageJoyous Collection: Woman with shopping bags

Woman with shopping bags
MODEL RELEASED. Woman with shopping bags

Background imageJoyous Collection: Soviet transpolar flight crew, USA, 1937

Soviet transpolar flight crew, USA, 1937
Soviet transpolar flight crew, in Los Angeles, USA, in July 1937. From left to right, the three Soviet pilots are: Andrei Yumashev, Sergei Danilin and Mikhail Gromov

Background imageJoyous Collection: Happy elderly woman

Happy elderly woman
MODEL RELEASED. Happy elderly woman

Background imageJoyous Collection: Smiling man

Smiling man
MODEL RELEASED. Smiling man. He is nineteen years old

Background imageJoyous Collection: Soviet children and model rocket, 1964

Soviet children and model rocket, 1964
Soviet children launching a model rocket in 1964. This was the era when the Soviet Union and the USA were engaged in the Space Race, vying to outdo each other with their achievements in space

Background imageJoyous Collection: Teenagers playing in floodwaters

Teenagers playing in floodwaters. This flooding occurred following heavy rains. Photographed in July 2007, in Chebokshary, a town in the Republic of Chuvash, Russia




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"Capturing the Essence of Joy: A Glimpse into Moments of Pure Bliss" "The Coming of Spring, 1899: Edward Atkinson Hornel's masterpiece radiates joy as nature awakens in vibrant colors. " "HRH Queen Elizabeth II embodies grace and joy, spreading warmth wherever she goes. " "Edward Atkinson Hornel's 'The Earths Awakening' transports us to a world bursting with life and pure joy. " "Christopher Woods' 'Dancing Sailors, Brittany' captures the infectious energy and carefree spirit of dancers lost in their joyful movements. " "A healthy heart symbolizes the boundless joy that comes from taking care of oneself both physically and emotionally. " "Gazing towards Harter Fell above the clouds, a woman walker finds solace in nature's beauty, experiencing a moment filled with pure joy. " "WW2 Alphabet Valentines Card brings back memories of love and happiness during challenging times - spreading joy through heartfelt messages. " "Transporting us to the 1920s, this Joyous Christmas Card reminds us of the simple pleasures that bring immense delight during festive seasons. " "'The Children's Swimming Pool', Grants Pass Park, Oregon USA - where laughter echoes and innocent play fills hearts with unadulterated joy. " "'Popular Rejoicings on Bastille Day' showcases collective jubilation as communities come together to celebrate freedom and unity. "'Negro Dance, ' an illustration from West India scenery (1836), bursts with vivaciousness as it portrays exuberant dance moves steeped in cultural heritage - an expression of sheer bliss. "Maquette for Joie de Vivre (1927) encapsulates the essence of living life to its fullest; this plaster sculpture emanates unparalleled joie de vivre. " In these diverse artworks and moments captured throughout history, joy shines through in various forms.